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Recovery centre in talks for Red Deer’s downtown BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

A new recovery centre has been in discussion for the City’s downtown. Krista Black, who came up with the idea and will be the centre’s program director, has been working with others, including a board of directors to plan for a new recovery centre. Black has been a big recovery advocate, has been the event coordinator for Red Deer Recovery Day for the last few years, and has been part of the recovery community for the last 10. “I see this great need in our community and communities all across Canada to fill in these gaps where there’s missing space for addicts that are trying to achieve recovery,” said Black. She said there are many resources for those who are suffering; for those who are addicts, those who are homeless, but the system has huge gaps when it comes to support for those trying to get clean from drugs and alcohol. “The problem is the government funding isn’t going to these places, like the detox centre and the treatment centres that need more beds. There’s just not enough space, so there’s these huge wait times and struggle to even get in to those programs.” Black said a lot of times people will get out of treatment and not have the funds and means to live if they’re on short term disability from work. She said they have to go directly back to work after treatment, but need that self care time to focus on themselves so they can get integrated back into their life in an appropriate time and space. She said the recovery centre, which she said will be named Red Deer Community Recovery Centre, will act as a safe place for people to be at in between services. She said it will be a community recovery centre where they will provide a safe environment for people to obtain from drugs and alcohol in a safe environment with peer support, resources and referrals to other resources in the community. One of the objectives for the centre is to provide accessible services and hope for any person desiring help with regards to recovery from any addiction related concerns including all those affected. “The individuals affected might be family members as well who are struggling. There needs to be resources for them as well,” she said, adding there

isn’t much support for family members struggling with addicted children or spouses. Their next objectives are to provide a safe and stable environment for individuals to achieve and maintain recovery from addictions, to provide a referral service to individuals, to local services and organizations to suit their needs, to promote, participate in and restore individual, family and community wellness for improved lives and enhanced community, and to support, advocate, educate and celebrate recovery in our community. The potential location is downtown, Black added. “We’re trying to reach as much of the population that needs access to this as possible,” she said, adding the downtown is close enough to the other resources if they need to refer people. The Recovery Centre, she said, will hopefully be community sponsored, and a non-profit run by a board of directors. They do not fall under the umbrella of any other organization, Black added. She said they are just getting started and are waiting for their approval from the Society’s Act, so they are approved as a non-profit, which should come in the next month or two, and from there Black said they can start fundraising. “As we are right now all of our fundraising is going to come from community grants, government grants and community sponsorship and things like that.” She said they are currently looking for a fundraising committee to help them to get going on that. In addition, they are just starting to make the cause publicly known and are getting lots of support from community members. “We want to help people help themselves.” She said they hope to have the centre up and running by summer of 2018. “Our mission is to provide a safe and stable environment in which individuals and their families are empowered to facilitate recovery and inspire community connection and wellness for all.” A documentary called The Anonymous People will be shown this weekend at Carnival Cinemas at 10 a.m. It will be free to the public, but donations will be accepted, and will go to Red Deer Recovery Day. Information sessions and public meetings will be discussed at their next meeting. STANDING TOGETHER - Some of the board of directors for a potential new recovery centre for For more information people can email reddowntown Red Deer throw in their hands for support of the cause. photo submitted deerrecovery@hotmail.com.

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Former Red Deer singer on her way to prestigious Philadelphia school Olivia Smith, 18, has been building her outstanding vocal skills since childhood BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

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ormer Red Deerian and extremely gifted soprano Olivia Smith is off to Philadelphia to attend the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music. “Last year, in New York, one of the teachers had mentioned, ‘You have to apply to Curtis,” she explained. “The teacher I had been working with - Ruth Falcon - said she had been teaching a lot of students there and told me that I should apply - that it would be really great for me.” Smith had had her eye on the Curtis Institute of Music for awhile, having followed a student there via postings on social media. It’s not easy to get into, but Smith gave it a shot and the doors opened. Talk about your dreams coming true. “It’s wild - I still can’t believe it,” she said during a chat from Kelowna just one day before she was to fly down to Philadelphia. “I have to pinch myself - it’s finally getting real. “It’s a dream come true - I don’t think it will sink in, what a blessed opportunity this is, until I am there. I am so grateful to even have had the chance to audition there,” she said, adding how thankful she is to those who have helped her realize her dreams. The program extends over four years, and offers all kinds of amazing opportunities for her to continue to perfect her craft and learn so much about music in general. “The school’s motto is ‘Learn by Doing’ so they really like to integrate you into things they do lots of operas, and productions where you work with all the orchestra students,” she said. “It’s really amazing how they fully immerse their students into that. “I know that’s one of the central points of it - along with a lot voice lessons, working on vocal technique and master classes.” According to the Institute’s web site, “Curtis’s rare tuition-free policy was established in 1928 and to this day provides merit-based full-tuition scholarships for all Curtis students, undergraduate and graduate alike. Students continue to be accepted for study at Curtis solely on the basis of their artistic talent and promise. “Since its founding in 1924, the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia has been considered one of the world’s leading classical music conservatories.” Smith, 18, has been wowing audiences for several years via her exquisite vocal stylings - and all along the way, she’s had tremendous support from friends, family, and acclaimed instructors who have been helping to guide her. She’s been living with her family in Kelowna for the past several years, continuing with her training which has included exciting learning

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ACCOMPLISHED - Former Red Deer singer Olivia Smith is off to the prestigious photo submitted Philadelphia school Curtis Institute of Music. opportunities in New York City. Moving to Kelowna allowed for some more She is also well-known to local audiences exciting opportunities, including singing here in Red Deer, having performed with with Opera Kelowna along with continue to Central Alberta Theatre, the Kiwanis Music receive vocal instruction. Last summer, she Festival and various other community events was accepted into the International Vocal as well. Arts Institute in New York City. Her voice is indeed magical, and from the It was on a previous trip that Smith had time she was about seven-years-old, she knew met the very accomplished Joan Dornemann, that she wanted to be a performer. who is connected to the International Vocal For about eight years, Arts Institute, and who had also encouraged Smith to she studied with Cheryl ▾ Valentine in Red Deer, and apply for the program de“IT’S A DREAM that’s a partnership that has spite her only being 17 at COME TRUE - I DON’T the time. continued over the years as THINK IT WILL SINK well. “It’s been wonderful to “We spent three weeks have had all these opportuIN WHAT A BLESSED there, and it was the most nities to perform, but I think amazing experience of my OPPORTUNITY THIS as a young student, the best life,” she said. “I couldn’t IS, UNTIL I AM thing you can do for yourself even believe that I had that THERE.” is to take the time to nurture opportunity to go at my age.” your voice. As exciting as it Ultimately, for Smith, there Olivia Smith is to have the chances to peris nothing like studying ▴ form, sometimes it isn’t the music, honing her remarkable craft and performing. best for a young voice - you need that time to ‘settle in’ and work on your She has an enduring passion for classical technique and all of the different changes that music as well. “There’s something about are happening your own voice (at this stage). hearing that music from so long ago. It’s like “Cheryl is so wonderful - I would not be being able to touch the past a little bit - with opera, especially. You get that connection. where I am without her.” Interestingly, she first had set her sights on “I just remember the first time I was incountry singing. But her parents wanted her troduced to opera, and to classical music. to pursue classical training to begin with. You don’t hear it often, but when you do - I Over time, she grew to love the genre, and just have such an appreciation for it. There today, it’s clear that studying classical music is nothing quite like it.” She also wants to has provided her with a foundation that help inspire others to feel that same way, too. opens doors to nailing any number of styles. “I think it’s just something that is so sacred.”

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Discussion on the impacts of fentanyl held at Poplar Ridge Hall BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

A discussion on the fight against the deadly impact of fentanyl - from both medical and law enforcement perspectives - was held last week at the Poplar Ridge Community Hall. Cpl. Brad McIntosh of the RCMP Clan Enforcement & Response Team (C.L.E.A.R) out of ‘K’ Division and Dr. Martin Davis, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Alberta, were the featured speakers. McIntosh described not just the toll that fighting the spread of fentanyl takes from the law enforcement side of things, but he also touched on the role of harm reduction as well. But first he talked about the startling nature of how fentanyl affects the body. “About 75 micrograms will fix most pain for about 20 minutes,” said McIntosh of the drug’s powerful effect. “Double that up and you are down to about six breaths per minute.” Such a severe drop in respiratory function most often leads to death. “After your blood goes without oxygen for a certain length of time, your heart starts to beat irregularly and then it fails eventually - that’s where the death is caused.” An intake of 250 micrograms will stop someone from breathing altogether. A treatment of naloxone will reverse even relatively deep stages of overdose, but as McIntosh pointed out, it takes just a couple of minutes for brain damage to occur. “We’re having people who have recovered from their overdoses, but there are the ripple effects of (that kind) of damage as well,” he explained. Tragically, many users are willing to tread very close to death in an effort to get as high as they can get, he said. “I’d certainly have a world with naloxone rather than a world without it because it gives people that second chance,” he added. “People deserve

a second chance.” Unbelievably, he noted that he’s heard of dealers on B.C.’s lower mainland who will also sell naloxone kits along with the drugs. “They want to keep their customers.” As to harm reduction in general, McIntosh said the concept also branches out to other strategies, like helping people prior to their becoming trapped in such a dangerous addiction. This includes bolstering community ties - as often, a failed relationship and other personal and social problems can lead people to experiment with drugs. McIntosh said ultimately, there also needs to be more education and more gatherings like the one at Poplar Ridge where folks can openly talk about the realities and dangers of fentanyl and other similar drugs that are plaguing many parts of society today. “We can’t arrest our way out of this,” he said, referring to those who are hooked. Of course, it’s the providers of drugs like fentanyl that are the target for arrest. “People with addictions - sometimes it’s medical, sometimes it’s emotional or about something lacking in their lives. Something is missing in their lives, so there is mental health support there too if a person wants it,” he said, referring to the overall harm reduction concept. “There is social support there also - with these harm reduction sites, it’s a ‘wrap-around’ health care.” Sometimes, addicts will find the support they’ve been looking for via harm reduction programs. “They develop that relationship and a sense of trust, and at some point, the message kicks in,” he said. “Thirty per cent of people who attend the harm reduction site will more often go into medical treatment for addiction than people that don’t. That’s a pretty significant number of people, and it’s a great ripple effect for the costs of treating someone with an addiction, too, that overdoses on the street everyday and requires a paramedic to take them to the hospital in an

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION - A meeting was held at the Poplar Ridge Community Hall last week Mark Weber/Red Deer Express regarding fentanyl and its impact on communities. ambulance,” he said. “I don’t think it’s condoning drug use - it’s giving people a second chance,” he said, noting that if vulnerable people in general could receive help with mental health and relational issues, for example, early on they might not be swayed to get stuck in addiction. He said there needs to be discussion amongst communities that have decided to come back together and not struggle in such an individualistic society. “Often (with people with addictions) it was that second chance, or that third chance, or that 27th chance where something clicked and they realized there was a way out of where they were at,” he said, adding he’s certainly not soft on dealers. “But if a person is an addict, and they are passed out on the street, what have I done to move that person along by arresting them at that point instead of getting them some help? You go after the ones who are selling the drugs.” Davis provided a thorough look at the physiological side of fentanyl. The family of drug that it’s from has a lengthy

history, and what has happened over the decades is that, aside from its rapid and powerful pain killing abilities, it has also surfaced in more purified forms on the street which has added to its strikingly dangerous nature. Davis said fentanyl also interferes with the communication between neurons in the brain, but of course it can have detrimental effects on body systems and organs in general. “The brain that you have after you’ve taken drugs, is not the same one you had before you started,” he said, pointing out how addicted persons get stuck on the euphoria that getting high can bring. “There is no naturally occurring stimulus that comes anywhere close to the kind of response you get with some of these drugs,” he said. “When you see this, you should realize that you should never, ever dabble in drugs. You are exposing your brain to a dopamine level that it’s not designed to handle. “And it’s not that there is not will power. The brain just isn’t the same one they had before they started. So it’s very difficult once these changes have occurred - to change them back. Sometimes it doesn’t happen.”

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This summer has certainly been a devastating season for many in terms of the unprecedented raging wildfires in B.C. and in Southern Alberta and for our neighbours to the south with the recent hurricanes. Earlier this week, the Waterton Lakes National Park area was evacuated, and as fires still continue to grow in that region, the threat remains high. As well, much of B.C. continues to be on alert as that province has battled wildfires for much of the season and as new fires continue to pop up, it’s a battle that currently has no end in sight at this time.

To the south, it has been hard to escape the images coming out of Florida this past weekend as Hurricane Irma devastated much of the Florida coast. It was one of the most severe storms to hit the region in decades - officials say it was the most intense hurricane to make landfall since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Hurricane Irma also caused catastrophic damage to Barbuda, Saint Martin, Anguilla, the Virgin Islands and Cuba. The images coming out of those areas is absolutely horrendous. The clean up

has begun and many predict it will not only take months but even years. And we can’t forget about Houston, Texas, which saw Category 4 Hurricane Harvey late last month. Rebuilding is well underway, but again, full restoration is a ways off. So what can we do to help make a difference? Organizations like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army are providing assistance to those impacted by the storm. The American Red Cross is also working around the clock to provide safe shelter and comfort for the hun-

dreds of thousands of people impacted by these disasters. According to their social media, on Monday night, 108,000 people were provided refuge from Hurricane Irma in the Florida area in government and Red Cross evacuation centres. Any help, whether it’s as little as $5, can make a difference. If everyone gave a small amount it can make a profound impact for thousands of lives. It’s not just donations for the current time, but these residents affected face a very uncertain future with rebuilding that can take years.

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The 2015 federal election campaign may be fading from our memory but we can’t forget that in that pivotal campaign the Liberals painted a balanced and attractive picture of Canada’s future. Led by the unproven but photogenic Justin Trudeau, the Liberals promised to be more aggressive in protecting the environment and advancing the interests of historically disadvantaged groups. But the primary focus of a Liberal government, he promised, would be to strongly support Canada’s broad middle-class voting majority. Justin, the son of Pierre Trudeau, went out of his way to convince voters that he’d be a friend to the West. If elected, his government would support responsible resource development, approving pipelines and other energy projects that provide much-needed middle-class jobs in Western Canada. How quickly things change. It looks like Prime Minister Trudeau is about to make the same mistake as his father. As prime minister, Pierre Trudeau lost support for the Liberals in the West for de-

cades with his federal interference into provincially-owned resources. His son risks a similar fate if he allows the radical wing of his party to undermine the economy. Few of us realized during the campaign that Trudeau’s balanced approach would, in two short years, morph into a radicalism. Consider recent changes to the National Energy Board’s pipeline application process. Now, companies like TransCanada must somehow consider how their pipelines contribute to both upstream and downstream greenhouse gas emissions. The real carbon culprits aren’t the energy delivery systems, they’re the countless carbon-emitting automobiles and factories of Central Canada. Dumping this carbon responsibility on a pipeline may be politically satisfying to radicals (who can’t or won’t tackle the problem at its source) but it’s just another example of politicians shooting the messenger.

Everyone knows the end of oil is coming. Nevertheless, a recent poll by Abacus Data shows that a large majority of Canadians still support adding pipeline capacity. Canadians are pragmatic enough to know we need reliable access to domestic energy. And yet radicals in the Liberal party seem to be obsessed with poisoning the well for companies wanting to help achieve that goal. If the 20th century proved anything, it’s that bureaucratic centralization of the economy is the enemy of growth and the middle class. But it seems the Liberals are hell-bent on doing precisely that. If Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has her way, she’ll further burden resource companies with mind-numbing complications by adding new social, health and gender repercussions to the already overburdened project approval process. Where this obsession ends is anyone’s guess but – like the Liberals’ new small business

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tax obsession – it’s ideologically driven urban elitism. The only winners are anti-development groups and central planners in Ottawa. The losers are also obvious: middle-class Canadians and the West. Regrettably, history is repeating itself. Western Canadians are still traumatized by the spectre of Pierre Trudeau and his sidekick Mark Lalonde (then minister of Energy, Mines and Resources) cynically launching their National Energy Program in the early 1980s. This ideologically-driven attempt to federalize and centralize resource development in Canada ended badly for the nation and left the federal Liberals politically radioactive in the West. Justin Trudeau is not yet unpopular in Western Canada. Many westerners voted for the Liberals in the last election in the hope that a new generation would steer a balanced course between the needs of the environment and economic growth. However, it’s clear that activists like Finance Minister Bill Morneau and McKenna are gaining the upper hand

in cabinet and driving this government off its balanced position. The backlash has been furious. Thousands of small business owners are rising up in anger at the government’s attempt to paint them as tax cheats. This unwarranted attack on hard-working professionals is darkening the political sky like a giant prairie thunderstorm. Now resource companies are withdrawing from what they consider a rigged pipeline approval process. Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer may be the luckiest politician in the land. Often criticized for being boring and inexperienced, he only has to occupy the recently vacated middle ground to win the next federal election in a landslide. Robert McGarvey is chief strategist for Troy Media Digital Solutions Ltd., an economic historian and former managing director of Merlin Consulting, a London, U.K.-based consulting firm. Robert’s most recent book is Futuromics: A Guide to Thriving in Capitalism’s Third Wave. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Doctors, patients give feedback on Red Deer Regional Hospital

Second rally held on Sunday sees hundreds of supporters

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The parking lot of the Memorial Centre was packed with Central Albertans voicing and hearing the opinions at a rally regarding the Red Deer Regional Hospital. In 2014, it was identified the hospital needed 96 new hospital beds, three fully functioning operating rooms and 18 emergency stretchers. The hospital was on the provincial list with that in mind for two years in a row, but was dropped off that list in 2016. “We serve about 400,000 Central Albertans through our hospital and over the last 20 years we have not seen a new hospital bed and we have been at capacity for many years,” said Paul Hardy, general surgeon at Red Deer’s hospital. The second rally, held Sept. 10th in the Memorial Centre parking lot, served as a follow up from the Feb. 28th meeting, informing members of the public on the issues of the hospital, so they can advocate to politicians. “We believe that Central Albertans have not received their fair share of health care funding over the past 20 years, and if this doesn’t change, more and more people will have to go to Edmonton and Calgary to get basic care that they should be getting in Red Deer,” said Hardy. Central Albertans wait longer for elective surgery, despite the fact they are travelling to

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Edmonton and Calgary to get surgery because the waits are too long. People also wait a long time for emergency surgery, waiting days for fractures to be fixed or gallbladders that are inflamed to be taken out. Some are left waiting and some go elsewhere. “A big area of stress here we’re seeing is joint replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement. People are waiting 18 months to see a surgeon and then another 12 to 18 months to get into the operating room,” he said.

Many are just not even being referred to Red Deer as their family doctor sends them to Edmonton or Calgary. “We don’t believe that your postal code or your address should affect your access to health care.” Kathy Atchison, a family physician who has practiced for the last 20 years in Red Deer said she has seen the population double and the complexity of patients in their health problems increase. The medical community, she

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there are shorter,” said Atchison. She said this means greater costs to patients for travel, hotels and meals. Depending on their length of stay, they can also suffer from isolation from their friends and family, which in turn affects their healing time and recovery. And it’s this issue among others that is because the Red Deer Hospital can’t expand due to lack of funding. “I’ve had patients in hospital with cancer, with diarrhea and abdominal pain who are placed in TV rooms with no bathroom, no privacy and no call bell.” She said it’s time the people of Red Deer and Central Alberta get the medical facility they deserve so they can receive the care they need at home. With many health care professionals and even patients getting up to tell their stories and share their frustration came Councillor Ken Johnston, who’s had a personal struggle he shared with the public. His primary issue he came into contact with was the cardiac catheterization. Johnston’s wife suffered a heart attack in November of last year and subsequently passed away in March. She had to be air lifted by STARS

to Calgary and later spent 100 days in the ICU. “In those hundred days I certainly got a very good look at the hospital and certainly I just admire the way that our professionals here tried to save her life and get her recovered but unfortunately the damage to her heart was too great.” He said Red Deer’s hospital has what they call an over crowded protocol, which means they are full and have patients that need space. They then modify hallways, lounges and bathrooms for bed space. He said in the 100 days he was with his wife in Red Deer, that protocol was announced at least every second day. “There are days I wondered am I in the third world?” He said he would like to get a treatment centre that enables us to give cardiac care to people. “The mortality statistics are 50 to 60 per cent higher here than they are in Calgary or Edmonton.” Johnston has also been advocating this issue with the hospital in council too. “There’s no issue in the world that’s strictly provincial, strictly municipal, strictly federal. Any issue involving any person involves any government.”

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VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF THE LEAGUE Almost every sports league in this country runs because volunteers quietly do their work in the background. A para-sports league is no different. In a lot of ways volunteers are even more important, because they will wear multiple hats. This fall at the Penhold Multiplex, the Central Alberta Power Hockey League will hold games every weekend. The focus will be on the competition, the players and the sport itself. But less attention will be paid to the people that make the game possible. This being the inaugural season we haven’t met many of you yet so let this serve as a brief, heartfelt tribute to all of you who will make this wonderful year possible. The coaches guiding their teams and teaching them the sport will not be paid millions of dollars like those in the in NHL. Instead, like many of their counterparts across able bodied hockey, they will be behind the

bench every week because they love their players and the sport. Volunteers may also act as amateur wheelchair repair people when the play inevitably gets physical. No amount of thanks is enough for all that volunteers do, and without coaches the games couldn’t happen. The same could be said of any volunteer, from scorekeepers, referees, and the people you don’t see on game day who’ll help give the league its shape and run its day to day operations, holding meetings, fundraising and doing all the detail tasks.From the board of directors, to parent volunteers and including parents who simply drive their children to the games every week: we haven’t met many of you yet but make no mistake we could not play without you. You are the heart of the league. Submitted by Jason McGregor, Central Alberta Power Hockey League

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Former City Councillor Vesna Higham seeks spot on council BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

citizens can do themselves. “There is no magic bullet of tackling crime. One of the undercurrents that drives crime is the opiate addiction crisis. Former City Councillor Vesna Higham is back in the running We desperately need an addiction centre here, so that we can as she has announced her candidacy for this fall’s municipal give people back their lives and get them off the streets. So election. much of the property crime is fueled Higham sat on City council from 2001by addiction,” she said. “The very best 2004. About six weeks before the 2004 we can hope for from City council is to election, Higham had her youngest child. have a vision of what direction can we “At the time I was quite certain I would take this issue in. My vision is for this take a run in the next election, my youngmulti-pronged approach that intersects est would have been three, but as things all levels of government - council works go with the dynamics of a family and as with K-Division, council works with the the kids got older and they were involved federal government, council works and in more - the timing never felt right for lobbies the provincial government.” our family,” she said. “The timing for me Higham said she would also advocate is just right, right now.” for fiscal financial stewardship if elected. Looking at her campaign, community “I believe in balanced restraint and a safety and security is of highest priority common sense approach to spending our for Higham. hard earned tax dollars,” she said, adding “I think the City is on the right track her and her husband have raised their they have done a lot of things well. The children on a single household income introduction of an annual policing plan for most of the last 23 years. “While our is something that I strongly support,” she local economy shows signs of recovery, said. “Property crime is the number one council must be guided by a cautious priority that is being targeted for in the approach both on the capital and ongoing VESNA HIGHAM 2017/2018 Policing Plan. In terms of the operations.” last two or three years property crime is Higham added another issue she would what has been driving citizens’ sense of concern because it’s on like to tackle is better cohesion of City buses. the rise from four or five years ago.” “One of my pet peeves is looking at all these buses running She added there needs to be greater connection between City around on their routes late at night empty. If we can look at the Hall, City administration, City council and with the public and possibility of two fleets or having a second smaller fleet, that police in helping, advising and getting the message out of what would be cheaper to run - whether it would actually work -

that is something I would like to explore,” she said, adding she would also like to look at having one transit bus travel up and down Gaetz Ave. to help move people quicker and in a more efficient way. Other issues Higham hopes to address if elected include synchronizing traffic lights throughout the City, the need at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and to continue to advocate for top-notch ambulance service. Meanwhile, Higham said she is running for council because ultimately she wants to make a difference in the community. “There are three words that describe me and my candidacy - integrity, experience and common sense. It’s what I bring to the table. I have a term on council and I think that is a huge thing - I know what it takes.”

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“We would love to generate that excitement and get as many people out as we can There is some exciting horse on September 17th,” she said. racing action on the way for “It also shows that there is The Track on 2 - Horse Racing tremendous promise for us & Event Centre (formerly here for this to be a very active known as Alberta Downs). race track in the future.” “We are partnering with the Just last month, it was anAlberta Standardbred Horse nounced that the Alberta Association to host exhibi- Downs horse racing track tion races on in Lacombe was ▾ September 17th landing a bright starting at 1 p.m. new future as “WE WOULD and running Central Alberta LOVE TO until approxiand raised GENERATE THAT born mately 4 p.m. entrepreneurs had EXCITMENT People can also partnered to purfind more inchase the property. AND GET AS formation about The track, which MANY PEOPLE st andardbre d is located just outOUT AS WE CAN side of Lacombe horse racing at ON SEPTEMBER on the QEII www.asha.ab.ca,” said Kyla Belich, 17TH.” Hwy., is the only who co-owns the one mile dirt track property with Kyla Belich and 7/8 mile grass Kurt Belich and track in western ▴ Ross Morrison. Canada. Work is ongoing at the site to The facility also includes a fully prepare it for next spring, large grandstand, a number of but as Kyla pointed out, the stables and an area for warmcoming event later this month up. is a fantastic way to generate Meanwhile, details of future some more excitement about plans for the racetrack will what the future holds at the be unveiled in the coming site. months.

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Bobbi McCoy puts her name into run for City council BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

Bobbi McCoy has put her name in for the running for Red Deer City council. Originally from North Vancouver, McCoy moved to Red Deer in 2003 and says it’s an incredible community and she’s never seen anything like it. “We’ve had two economical crashes since I’ve moved here and people still come together and help each other,” she said, adding the City is very community oriented and she’d like to be a part of that. She said one of the big issues in the City is the drug problem. “I know they’ve cracked down a lot on them, but it’s sad to hear that people are still dying from drug overdoses and fights.” McCoy said she has a soft spot in her heart for the homeless and likes to help

them out in any way she can. “I do take out the time in the winter myself and go out and give scarves and toiletries and plastic bags and whatnot,” she said, adding that that’s when it’s the critical time. She said every little bit helps and that it’s important to make sure they’ve got the resources and know where they can go. “If I suspect one’s a veteran I will send them to the legion, and there’s possibility if they are a veteran they can start the paperwork with Veterans Affairs and help them out.” McCoy said she’s really been pushing at her campaigning. With two grandchildren in Red Deer, she said she wants to make sure they have a future. “Even though we’re a city, we’ve got that community atmosphere. I don’t want that to ever go away. As we grow, and we need the growth, I still want

BOBBI MCCOY that community aspect to stay in place to keep people active in Red Deer,” she said.

One of the things she would like to work on if she were voted in is helping with veterans and seniors, so that the City doesn’t lose that history, along with helping Red Deer’s homeless. She said she’d also like to work on eliminating the crime and drug use even more. With over 30 years of volunteering, McCoy still continues on with it. She has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, currently holding a life membership with the Red Deer Branch. She is also First Vice President of the Alberta NWT Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. “I’ll be going for president for that as well, so that’s a lot more issues dealt with in Alberta,” she said. McCoy is also co-founder of Riders & Cruisers Alberta ‘raising funds for homeless, at sick veterans and first responders.’ They have since added first respond-

ers to their list. “We found that first responders are also suffering with PTSD and need help.” With all of her many hours of volunteerism, McCoy has been awarded for her work with many certificates and plaques of appreciation. In 2013, she received The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation in 2015 and Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in 2016. She has sat on the committee for a short time for Green Deer, has helped in the opening of Veterans’ Park and was instrumental in getting free meter parking for veterans. She has also volunteered at the Rotary Black Tie event and silent auction. With a passion for making a difference in the community, McCoy said she will bring her dedication and experienced volunteerism to the community.

Games Celebration Plaza well underway BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

The 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society and the City of Red Deer held a joint press conference last week to give an update on the Central Elementary School Revitalization Project. The project, which is currently underway with renovations taking place until summer 2018, will be the Celebration Plaza during the 2019 Canada Winter Games. After the Games, which will take place in February 2019, the facility will be used for the City’s Culture Services department. “We are preserving a heritage building in Red Deer’s downtown with the intent to re-purpose it into a vibrant community and cultural centre that is possible as a result of a partnership between

the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society and Red Deer Public Schools to save this heritage resource,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “The day after the Winter Games this building will be re-purposed for Culture Services. Right now Culture Services is located in the suburbs of Red Deer, so we will bring those services back downtown. Moving culture services back into the hear of downtown will bring activity and revitalization back to our downtown.” Recently, City council approved burying powerlines along 48th Ave. Through a wider sidewalk, lighting, landscaping, street furniture and pageantry, there will be improved pedestrian connectivity from this future cultural hub to Ross Street, City Hall and to downtown as a whole. Lyn Radford, board chair of the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society said the Celebration

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Plaza will play a key role come Games time. “A gathering place to have the festival is what is really going to be an exciting part of the Games. This space will create that gathering space,” she said. “It’s somewhere where the athletes can come down and maybe receive their medals. It’s a place

for the spectators to come and have some place to gather in the evenings. We’ll be hosting concerts every evening, both local and national names. This is where it’s all going to happen. We are very excited about it. It’s a very integral part of the Games.”

2017 Business of the Year finalists announced The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce announced the 2017 Business of the Year finalists today for central Alberta’s most prestigious business awards. An independent adjudication committee comprised of local business leaders selected 12 finalists from more than 60 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence. In the 1-10 full-time equivalent employees category, the finalists are: Breathing Room Yoga Studio & Cafe, Fetch Haus Red Deer and The Bra Lounge. For the 11-20 full-time equivalent employees category, the finalists are: 360 Fitness Personal Training Red Deer, Dance Magic Studio and Shek Interiors Ltd. In the 21 or morefull-time equivalent employees the finalists are Central Alberta Tile One Inc, Collins Barrow

Red Deer LLP and Olymel. This year, the Chamber saw 22 nominees for the Young Entrepreneur Award, which was more than double of the nominations received for last year’s inaugural award. This year, the finalists in the Young Entrepreneur category are Postma Electrical Services Ltd., The Curvy Brush Painting Company and Wild Brewing Co. “It’s exciting to see a record number of nominations for this year’s awards,” said Robin Bobocel, CEO of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, “The quality of these finalists is a strong reminder of the innovative nature and resiliency of central Alberta’s business community. I’m particularly proud of the number of young and new entrepreneurs that we are seeing

as part of this process; it signals a bright future for the region’s economy.” Businesses are nominated by the public, and chamber volunteers interview nominees to develop material for the adjudication committee. The committee then conducts a comprehensive evaluation to determine the finalists. As an outcome of this process, the winners are also determined, however the results are sealed and embargoed until the awards ceremony. Winners of the 2017 Business of the Year Awards will be announced at an annual ceremony, to be held at the Red Deer College Arts Centre on Oct. 18th. Tickets for this exciting event are available online at www. reddeerchamber.com or at the Chamber office, 3017 Gaetz Ave. - Fawcett

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Delay of proceedings application denied in Castor-area murder case BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

An application regarding a delay of proceedings has been denied in the case of two men accused of murdering a Castorarea family. The application was heard in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench Aug. 24th. The decision to deny the application came down on Sept 6th. Jason Gordon Klaus has been charged with three counts of first-degree mur-

der and one count of arson in relation to the deaths of his father Gordon Klaus, 61, his mother Sandra Klaus, 62 and his sister Monica Klaus, 40, in December 2013. Joshua Gregory Frank has also been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths as well as one count of arson and one count of injuring or endangering an animal in relation to the shooting death of the family dog. The remains of Gordon and

Monica were found in what was left of a burnt-out house in Castor on Dec. 8th, 2013. The body of Sandra has never been found and during a press conference in Calgary in 2014, RCMP Insp. Tony Hamori, operations officer for the Calgary RCMP Major Crimes Unit, said police believe her remains were consumed by the fire. Hamori added Jason was arrested in August 2014 at Monica’s residence in Stettler while Frank was arrested at his brother’s residence in Castor.

He said the arrests were made after a “Key piece of evidence” was found by an RCMP dive team from B.C. in Big Knife Provincial Park during a dive on July 26th and July 27th, 2014. He said that evidence played a major role in laying the charges against the two suspects. Meanwhile, the application filed, also known as the Jordan decision, was handed down by the Supreme Court of Canada. It set out new guidelines for what constitutes a reasonable

delay, with a ceiling of 18 months set for provincial court and 30 months in the Court of Queen’s Bench to go to trial

after charges are laid. The six-week trial will begin in Red Deer Provincial Court on Oct. 10th.

Red Deer school bus driver pleads guilty to impaired driving BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

A Red Deer school bus driver has pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle over 80mg after an incident this past June. Shelly Joy Kolodychuk, 42, of Red Deer was also charged with impaired operation of motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to remain at the scene of a collision. She pleaded guilty to the one charge. In an Agreed Statement of Facts, court heard that on June 4th at 4 p.m., Kurt Stenberg, a resident of Vanier Woods, observed a school bus hit a tree and a stop sign in the neighbourhood. He then observed the bus, which was carrying 18 children from École Barrie Wilson School, drive on the sidewalk for a few metres before swerving back on the road. The bus eventually came to a stop. He then called 9-1-1. The Agreed Statement of Facts indicated when RCMP arrived, Kolodychuk had a slight smell of alcohol on her and her speech was slightly slurred. She was also crying. RCMP found a drink container near the driver’s seat that appeared to contain alcohol. Kolodychuk was arrested and taken to the detachment where two breath samples were administered. The Agreed Statement of Facts stated Kolodychuk blew 200mg - two and a half times over the legal limit. Kolodychuk will be sentenced Nov. 6th in Red Deer Provincial Court. Outside the courthouse, Crown Prosecutor Ed Ring said jail time is in the realm of a possible sentence in the matter.

GUILTY PLEA - Shelly Kolodychuk, centre in white dress and sunglasses, leaves Red Deer Provincial Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle over 80mg. The incident happened when she was driving a school bus in Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express Red Deer this past June.

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Police Briefs MAN SHOT WITH BB GUN Red Deer RCMP were on scene in the alley north of Ross Street, between 48th Ave. and 49th Ave. on Monday afternoon in response to an unfolding incident in which a man received non-life-threatening injuries from a small calibre projectile. RCMP were called to the alley shortly after 2 p.m. after a man was injured in a drive-by assault by what police believe may be a BB gun. RCMP are looking for a smaller blue twodoor car that sped from the area and believe at this point in the investigation that the assault was targeted and that the public is not in danger. The victim is being treated at hospital for his injuries. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

MAN WITH A HANDGUN ARRESTED Red Deer RCMP arrested two men Saturday evening after responding to a report of a man with a handgun in a residential street in the Highland Green neighbourhood. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sept. 9th, RCMP received the report of an altercation between several men on Hewson Avenue that involved a handgun. RCMP determined which residence the suspects had entered and contained the area while they contacted the three occupants of the home and orchestrated a safe exit plan for each. Due to the

potential risk to public safety, RCMP presence in the area was heavy and included support from Police Dog Services. The two men and one woman occupying the residence followed police instruction and were taken into custody without incident; the woman was later released without charge. RCMP located parts of a handgun and bullets inside the residence, and continue to investigate. A 35-year-old man and a 41-year-old man face criminal charges; their names will be released once those charges have been sworn before the courts. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

WOMAN CARJACKED IN NORMANDEAU Red Deer RCMP are investigating a carjacking after two men crashed the stolen vehicle they were driving, then stole a woman’s car in the Normandeau neighbourhood last week. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 5th, a woman was standing at her parked vehicle on Nash Street when she witnessed two men crash a red Ford Escape into the side of a nearby building. The suspects then approached the woman, wielding a machete, demanded her car keys, and sped away in her white Volkswagen Jetta. RCMP began an immediate search for the suspects and located the white Jetta short-

by Erin Fawcett ly afterward, after it struck a dumpster in the Highland Green neighbourhood and was abandoned. The victim’s purse was still in the car but all the cash had been stolen from her wallet. The Ford Escape had been reported stolen out of Sylvan Lake earlier the same day. The victim was not injured in the incident. Suspect #1 (driver) is described as Aboriginal, with short, messy black hair and a thin build. He is about 5’4” tall, in his 20s and was wearing gloves, a baggy dark-coloured sweater and jeans. He carried a machete. Suspect #2 (passenger) is described as Caucasian, clean-shaven, about 5’6” tall, with a thin build. He is about 20-years-old and was wearing a grey sweater and jeans. RCMP continue to investigate. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Task Force search warrant that netted 10,000 prescription pills and saw a Red Deer man charged with drug trafficking. Allie Gader, 58, was charged at the time with numerous counts of drug trafficking and one count of possession of stolen property; he now faces additional charges for laundering the proceeds of crime, fraud, trafficking in stolen property over $5,000 and possession of stolen property over $5,000. At the time of the initial search warrant and arrest in June 2015, RCMP seized more than 10,000 prescription pills and over $15,000 cash. The new charges are the result of a detailed investigation into money laundering led by the Red Deer RCMP Fraud Unit’s financial crimes investigator and supported by FINTRAC, Canada’s national financial intelligence unit; the investigation involved detailed review of numerous documents that led to the money laundering charges.

The house, located at 37 Wells Street, and the cash have now been restrained under the laws of the Civil Asset Forfeiture Program. The outcome of the RCMP’s application to seize the house and the cash will be determined at a property disposal hearing scheduled for Sept. 18th, which will be overseen by Alberta Justice in a civil litigation process. In Alberta, proceeds seized under the Civil Asset Forfeiture Program are prevented from being sold until the courts make a final ruling about whether it should be returned or disposed of. If the court finds that the property was obtained by crime or used to commit crime, then the court can direct the proceeds to compensate victims, reimburse expenses and/or be forfeited to the Civil Forfeiture Fund.

for public assistance to locate 52-year-old Joyce Emmarie Southworth. Southworth was last seen in Red Deer on Aug. 26th and RCMP wish to verify her well-being. Southworth is described as Caucasian, 5’3” tall, 130 lbs, with short red hair and blue eyes. She has a number of tattoos including a bear, flower and bird on right arm; wolf on right back shoulder; cougar on left front shoulder; two raccoons on left back shoulder Anyone who has been in contact with Southworth or who has information on her whereabouts, is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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Community Calendar The Red Deer Action Group Society is seeking volunteer board members who have a interest in transportation for individuals who are disadvantaged or disabled. If you are interested, please email rdag@telus .net for further details.

St. Leonard’s Garage Sale runs Sept. 14th and Sept. 15th from 2 to 6 p.m. both days. Proceeds go to support the community.

Red Deer Christmas Bureau Needs Volunteers! Annual general meeting runs Thursday, Sept. 28th at 7 p.m. at 7428 - 49 Ave. Call 403-347-2219 for more information.

Join the Council of Canadians, Red Deer Chapter, for a lively and informative afternoon of presentations and discussion. Brenda Corney, President of the Red Deer Chapter of Friends of Medicare, will speak on Pharmacare, and Joel French, Executive Director of Public Interest Alberta, will present on Electoral Reform. When: Saturday, Sept. 16th at 1 p.m.; Where: Snell Auditorium in the downtown Red Deer Public Library; admission: $10 per person ($5 for low income, seniors and students). For more information, contact Chris at 403-347-8216.

Living Stones Church is hosting a seniors’ luncheon on Sept. 20th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall. The guest singers are the Joyful Melody Trio.

We are excited to invite you to our free Canada 150+ event on Sept. 23rd from 1 to 4 p.m. at Festival Hall. The event is cosponsored by the Central Alberta Refugee Effort and the Red Deer Native Friendship Society. Sponsored by the City of Red Deer and Heuer Design. In celebration of 150 years since confederation, we would like to acknowledge peoples of Canada and to offer an opportunity for participants to be engages in sharing their stories. Register by visiting www.eventbrite.ca/e/canada-150-peace-andunity-moving-forward-tickets-37467257576.

The Manufacturers’ Health & Safety Association (MHSA) will be hosting a celebration for its 25th anniversary on Sept. 27th. This will mark 25 years of delivering health and safety education to manufacturers across the province. MHSA was established in 1992 in Edmonton, Alberta. The not-for-profit organization began offering health and safety services to manufacturing companies within the city and surrounding areas. From there, it grew to acquire two more locations in Alberta (Rocky View and Red Deer), integrating a focus on preventative measures and controls in the workplace. From safety courses to COR certification, MHSA constantly strives to help manufacturers create a safer work

environment and promote a culture of safety. The event runs Sept. 27th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 54 Queensland Crescent in Red Deer.

Two Sunrise Toastmasters club members, Jock Mackenzie and Roxane Parsons, will be helping us improve our public speaking skills, and how to talk confidently with others about our businesses. Please join us at the Baymont Inn and suites, 4311 49th Ave., Red Deer (formerly Red Deer Lodge) in the Indoor Tropical area for the Independent Achievers Business Women’s monthly luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Thurs. Sept. 14th. Cost is $28 Guests; $25 Members. Please pre-register on the website: www.independentachievers.com.

Central Alberta Lyme Support - this support group is for people who have or suspect they have Lyme disease or any of the co-infections, and for their caregivers and families. Meetings take place the last Thursday of each month at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Suicide Information & Education Services is currently taking registration for “Living Beyond Suicide Loss” a free 12 week support group beginning Sept. 28th for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. Registration is also open for the Grief Recovery Method® support group which is an eight-week step by step process to complete any type of loss (including but not limited to: death, divorce, health, relationships). Cost is $295 which someone benefit plans may cover. No one is turned away due to finances. Please call 403342-4966 for more information or to register.

Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Art of Friendship which is a course that helps people who feel lonely or isolated learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends. The daytime class will start on September 19 and will run weekly on Tuesdays until Nov. 7th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The evening class will begin on October 4 and will run weekly on Wednesdays until November 22 from 6-8 p.m. The material supply cost is $25. Bursaries may be available to people with limited incomes. Please call 403-342-2266 and speak to education staff or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.

ARE YOU LISTENING? is a film that will provide tools to help people become better listeners in their personal lives. Cache Productions and Reinholdt Productions are very pleased to be hosting the Release Part to this TELUS funded film. The film is a Central Alberta story about Mental Health, including suicide. This narrative documentary follows Josie, a Mental Health Advocate, as she models listening in her life. We want this film

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Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Wellness Recovery Action Planning. Thousands of people, world-wide, have successfully used what they learned at an eight-week WRAP™ course to live happier and more satisfying lives while improving connections to their families, their friends, and their community. The evening course will start on Oct. 5th and run weekly on Thursdays until Nov. 23rd from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. A weekend Family WRAP™ course will be offered in late October. The material supply cost is $50. Bursaries may be available for people with limited incomes. For more info please visit our website at www.reddeer.cmha.ca . Please call 403342-2266 and speak to education staff or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.

your support. To find out other charities and locations contact COSMOS at 403-343-0715.

Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Art of Friendship which is a course that helps people who feel lonely or isolated learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends. The daytime class will start on Sept. 19th and will run weekly on Tuesdays until Nov. 7th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The evening class will begin on Oct. 4th and will run weekly on Wednesdays until Nov. 22nd from 6-8 p.m. The material supply cost is $25. Bursaries may be available to people with limited incomes. Please call 403-342-2266 and speak to education staff or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.

Town and Country Dance Club invites you to Dance the Night Away with JukeBox Rock Dance Band (Swing, Rock & Roll & Country) at the Innisfail Legion Auditorium on Sept. 23rd. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Cash Bar. Admission is $15 per person at the door, evening lunch provided. Contact Doug 0r Doris at 403-728-3333 or 403-391-3016 or email townandcountrydance@airenet.com.

‘Mindfulness, Meditation and the Body’ runs Sept. 28th to Nov. 16th from 7 – 8 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Facilitator: Maxine Evans, B.Ed and M.Ed Instructor at Red Deer College. This meditation course will help you develop a daily practice of formal and informal mindfulness. Cost is $20. Contact Marianne 403-307-5874 for further information.

Recycle Your Bottles for a Cause! COSMOS Bottle Depot has entered into agreements with some local charities to help them raise program dollars by placing yearround blue collection bins in specific locations throughout the city. Shalom Counselling Centre has just placed a bin in the gas bar area at Sinnott’s Independent Grocers, Clearview Market Square. All proceeds from this bin will be used to provide affordable counselling for emotional and wellness concerns to those coming to Shalom. Thank you in advance for your support. To find out other charities and locations contact COSMOS at 403-343-0715.

The Central Alberta Refugee Effort and the Red Deer Native Friendship Society would like to invite you to attend our exciting event Canada 150+ Peace and Unity Moving Forward to commemorate International Peace Day. It runs Sept. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Festival Hall. In celebration of 150 years since Confederation, we would like to acknowledge the history of the indigenous and newcomer peoples of Canada and to offer an opportunity for participants to be engaged in the sharing of stories. A question and answer session will be included, followed by discussions. Guest speakers are Russel Burns, Charlene Burns, Ola Zeinalabadin and Lyselle Rosario. Refreshments will be served. Entertainment by Trent Agecoutay.

Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Wellness Recovery Action Planning. Thousands of people, world-wide, have successfully used what they learned at an eight-week WRAP™ course to live happier and more satisfying lives while improving connections to their families, their friends, and their community. The evening course will start on Oct. 5th and run weekly on Thursdays until Nov. 23rd from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. A weekend Family WRAP™ course will be offered in late October. The material supply cost is $50. Bursaries may be available for people with limited incomes. For more info please visit our web site at www.reddeer.cmha.ca . Please call 403342-2266 and speak to education staff or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.

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City of Red Deer looking into derelict and vacant properties BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

The City of Red Deer will be looking into vacant and derelict properties in response to a Notice of Motion brought forward by Councillor Paul Harris. “There’s a number of buildings in our City, particularly in our downtown which are causing a negative influence both on economic development, on crime and safety,” said Harris. He said for him it was important to take this forward as they approach the end of this municipal term to make sure there’s some action being taken. “We don’t have a Derelict Buildings Bylaw in the City of Red Deer, and so we need to have one in place. We need to upgrade our Community Standards Bylaw so that we can really address derelict buildings when they are causing a draw on our economic development, and we need to make some changes to the Municipal Government Act to allow us to have stronger teeth and more levers to pull,” he said. He said they don’t, for example, have any ability to change the tax rate on a building that’s causing a negative impact on the community. When it comes to particular buildings that stand out, Harris said one would just need to walk through the downtown to see some that are sitting vacant and have been vacant for the last 20 years. “Some of them you can smell, there’s so much mold in them.” He pointed out one particular building on 48th Ave. near Saros Restaurant that’s been boarded up for nearly 20 years that so bad, one can smell mold coming out of it, among other negative implications. “People are taking down the boarding and they’re going into that building and they’re using it to feed their addictions,” he said, among other negative activities. Although that particular building is now boarded up, it can still

Requests for special election ballots now accepted Individuals who are unable to vote on Election Day or during advance polls can still cast a ballot in the 2017 Election by way of Special Ballot. Requests for a Special (mail-in) Ballot must be made in advance of Election Day. Requests can be made in writing, by telephone, fax, email, or in person at Red Deer City Hall. Ballots are mailed to voters after nominations close on Sept. 19th and must be returned in the envelope provided and received by the Returning Officer before 4:30 p.m. on Election Day on Oct. 16th. “We want as many citizens as possible to vote in the election.” said Frieda McDougall, returning officer. “Special Ballots are mail-in ballots made available to residents who are temporarily living outside of Red Deer during the election, like snowbirds or students away attending school. They are also available to those who are physical-

ly unable to get to a voting station, or require assistance voting.” City of Red Deer electors are voting for the mayor, eight City councillors and seven public or five Catholic school board trustees. To be eligible to vote, an elector must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, have lived in Alberta for the last six consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day (since April 16th) and a resident of the City of Red Deer on election day. Voters must provide proof of identification that shows both their name and current address. Requests for a special ballot can be made by telephone at 403-3428132, fax at 403-346-6195 or email at elections@reddeer.ca. Requests can also be made in person at City Hall, second floor (4914-48th Ave.), by mail to Returning Officer, The City of Red Deer, Box 5008, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3T4. - Fawcett

cause problems in the community. “That’s just one, there are many in this community, not just in the downtown, but throughout our community that really have a negative influence.” With Harris’ fellow councillors in support of his motion, administration was directed to explore all options, including changes to the

Community Standards Bylaw and enforcement practices that will allow the City to use mechanisms like condemning, expropriating or removing vacant and derelict properties. Council will also request the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Economic Development revise legislation such as the Municipal Government Act to enable municipalities to deal with vacant and derelict properties.

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Mattie McCullough reveals first barrier-free playground BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

Red Deer recently created a more inclusive environment when Mattie McCullough opened the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Barrier Free Playground over the weekend. The playground, which was the culmination of fundraising by many community groups, allows for students and the community to play, engage and have fun regardless of any physical impairment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is imperative that we have places like this,â&#x20AC;? Mattie McCullough Vice Principal Kim Kirkwood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imperative we have places for everyone with no barriers for anyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal was to create a play space where families would have no barriers and would be able to play together.â&#x20AC;? Kirkwood noted many students, staff and people throughout the community will now have a place to play and take part. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have many students that have different types of accessibility issues. We also have many, many individuals in the community and staff members who are in wheelchairs who will now be able to access a place that they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to before.â&#x20AC;? Kirkwood said the effort from within the school came from young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The drive for this playground came from

Mattie McCullough students,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was students who saw other students werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to access the playground. It was them who came forward and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We need to fix thisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What can we do?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are talking about kids who were sevenyears-old and recognized the issues with our playgrounds and wanted to make a difference for their friends.â&#x20AC;? Paralympian swimmer Tammy Cunnington, who spoke at last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand opening, is excited that Red Deer is at the front of addressing accessibility issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really exciting day to open that playground in our community,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children with physical impairment and challenges can play alongside their able bodied peers. The more they can play with their peers, the more they will be accepted and the less the differences will be between them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is starting to pick up traction throughout the country. It is exciting for a community the size of Red Deer to be a trendsetter.â&#x20AC;? Cunnington feels accessibility is something that is beginning to be addressed in Red Deer as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are still areas that are challenging but I think our mayor and council really pay attention to it when they are developing properties,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think nationwide, it is becoming more in the forefront. That is really great to see. It is a

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE - The new barrier-free playground opened up at Mattie McCullough photo submitted Elementary School over the weekend. new era for children with disabilities.â&#x20AC;? Cunnington, who is currently in California training for the world championships in Mexico City, believes that playgrounds like this could be the start of a strong Canadian Paralympian legacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For most children, athletics comes from starting out on the playground,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a chance for a new era for children with physical impairments to start being active right from

Grade 1. Hopefully, that build a new generation of para-athletes.â&#x20AC;? Kirkwood hopes this playground can be an example for other communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal is for the information about this to get out so that other communities see that this is a possibility and there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t barriers to building playgrounds. There is an opportunity for every community to feel the drive and passion to build something similar,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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The two-way, back and forth relationship between a mentor and mentee positively impacts brain development and equips youth with the skills needed to deal with adversities and stress they face in a complicated world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It may be a youth in your neighbourhood or one across town who may be facing challenges that if only someone took the time to listen and encourage them, they may be motivated and confident enough to tackle them,â&#x20AC;? said Jacquie Boyd, executive director of Youth HQ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The investment of time is minimal but the payback is huge. The rewards can be significant for the youth mentee, the adult mentor, and our community.â&#x20AC;? Youth who have been mentored through Big Brothers Big Sisters programming are 17%

more likely to be gainfully employed as adults and they earn 13% more on average in those jobs. This newly launched national recruitment campaign, which features the slogan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Imagine who they will become because of youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; captures the impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters programming by showcasing current mentoring relationships across Canada. Presented by Manulife, the campaign gives potential volunteers and donors a glimpse of the community change they can support with their time and donations. Some celebrities supporting the cause include country music star Gord Bamford and Sean Monahan of the Calgary Flames. More information can be found at imagineBBBS.ca. - Connolly

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Laurence A. Banting - a true community visionary This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Red Deer College being located on its current campus. Initially, the College was temporarily located in a wing at the Lindsay Thurber Composite High School. However, it was always understood that a large permanent campus location would have to be acquired. One spot north of the City was to be investigated, but a large security dog kept the officials from inspecting the site. Another location was considered in Oriole Park, but it was soon determined that this would not provide the College with what would be needed. The Red Deer Planning Commission suggested a site east of Red Deer, but it was decided that a ring road would have to be constructed to make that location properly accessible. Finally negotiations commenced with Laurence Banting who owned a 260 acre farm on the south side of West Park. Banting was planning to retire and was willing to consider offers on his property. Laurence Ashley Banting was born on Aug. 27th, 1898 in Kent, England, the only son of Edgar and Eveline Banting. His father was a wealthy lawyer and insurance underwriter. He grew up in a luxurious home at Surbiton, a suburban area on the south western side of London, along the River Thames. There were four live-in ser-

vants to help run the household and raise Banting and his younger sister Gladys. Despite the very comfortable life style, Laurence ran away when he was 16 to join the military at the start of the First World War. He was initially a bugler. He then became a gunner in the Honourable Artillery Company (H.A.C.) and earned a commissioned rank by the time the War ended in 1918. Laurence decided not to return home after his discharge from the H.A.C. Instead he decided to emigrate to Canada to explore the opportunities of the Canadian west. He went to Alberta in 1919 and started a small ranch at Pine Lake (Heart of Hills Ranch) with a partner, Norman Tikerington. In 1922, after a couple of years of drought, he bought 200 acres of land, south west of the City. He later acquired additional land adjacent to his farm and along Waskasoo Creek. In 1924, Laurence decided to host one of Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first stampedes on his farm. There were to be the usual rodeo events, but also chuckwagon races. Despite the participation of some first rate cowboys such as Tom Lauder, Ray Baggley and Jim Ross, the event was not a particular success. Many people blamed the weak attendance on the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distance outside the City limits. Laurence remained a bach-

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PIONEER - Laurence Banting on his horse Diamond on his new farm south of West Park in Red Deer, 1923. The houses and Red Deer Archives P6145 acreages in the old (north) part of West Park can be seen in distance. elor. Despite many challenges, such as the Great Depression, he built up a high quality farm. He also kept a large and well-tended vegetable and flower garden. Laurence received periodic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;remittancesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and inheritances from wealthy relatives back in England. He, in turn, was very generous with his neighbours.

He often provided young couples with the funds to help them get established. Later, when he began getting pension cheques, he donated them to charity. In 1963, Laurence agreed to sell the farm to the Public School Board and in turn, to the City of Red Deer, for $1,000 per acre. Part of the land was used for the south extension of the

2017 GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Notice is hereby given that NOMINATION DAY for RED DEER CATHOLIC REGIONAL DIVISION #39, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA is, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and that nominations for the election of candidates for TRUSTEE of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division #39 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Deer Area Ward (includes Penhold, Blackfalds and portions of Red Deer County) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 Positions will be received at: Location

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Boundaries of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division #39 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Deer Area Ward extends into Penhold, Blackfalds, and a portion of Red Deer County areas. Eligible residents may be nominated for the Office of Trustee of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division #39 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Red Deer Area Ward. For information on exact boundaries contact Legislative Services at 403.342.8132 or check online at elections.reddeer.ca. DATED at the city of Red Deer in the Province of Alberta, this 13th day of September, 2017. Frieda McDougall Returning Officer Nomination papers are available at: LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, 2ND FLOOR, CITY HALL, RED DEER AND MULTIPLEX 1 WASKASOO AVENUE, PENHOLD

West Park subdivision. However, under the agreement, 130 acres were donated by the City for the College campus site. Laurence retained the use of his home and the adjoining 12 acres until he moved elsewhere or passed away. Laurence was an avid diarist. He made entries virtually every day of his adult life. Many of

those diaries (1932 to 1973) are now in the collections of the Red Deer Archives. Laurence Banting died at the University Hospital in Edmonton on Jan. 9th 1975. While inheritances from his estate were given to family members, a fund was also established to assist students attending Red Deer College.

2017 GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Notice is hereby given that NOMINATION DAY for THE CITY OF RED DEER, RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT No.104, and RED DEER CATHOLIC REGIONAL DIVISION #39, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA is, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and that nominations for the election of candidates will be received at: Location

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Division 4 County councillor hopes to advocate for community in next term BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

Continuing to advocate for constituents is a top priority for Red Deer County Division 4 Councillor Connie Huelsman in the upcoming election this fall. Huelsman feels she was able to accomplish many things due to her ability to listen to her community. “I feel that in my first term I accomplished some things, but I have some projects that are still ongoing and I would like to see them through,” she said. “I think two terms is a nice transition. You get started and you want to finish what you started. “Once you get out and talk to people - that experience helps you more. Once you listen to your constituents, they teach you a lot and that experience has changed me as a person. I have a stronger connection to my community.” Huelsman takes great pride in being able to provide a voice for her

community. “I want to keep supporting my community,” she said. “I am a proven leader and fiscal responsibility is something I feel very strongly about. I have a strong work ethic and I am out there for my constituents. If they call me, we will work together to try to solve issues. “You can’t always please everyone but the key thing is to listen to people. That is what people want.” Infrastructure is a key need throughout Red Deer County, according to Huelsman. “I think we are growing and we have infrastructure needs,” she said. “I know in my area, we have some roads I’d like to take a look at in the future that we could use for connector roads. As a County, we are growing and spreading especially in the area of the QEII and Highway 42. “I know in my area around Bowden, we have done an area structure plan with the Town of Bowden. We are growing and we need to meet the needs of our communities, both in terms of

Connie Huelsman infrastructure and right now.” Huelsman hopes that infrastructure needs, including a new seniors’ facility in Innisfail, will be achieved through community and provincial advocating. “We have to advocate and work within our communities.,” she said. “That was one of my platforms from the last election to see if we could get a new

seniors facility in Innisfail. We had it announced and then the government changed so we had to go back to the drawing board. “You have to keep advocating and have the contacts in government and your community to get things done.” Huelsman explained the current council became a very effective unit throughout the course of the term. “We get along well and we have a good working relationship,” she said. “We all worked together well. We have a lot to be proud of in the County of Red Deer and we accomplished all of our staff goals that we set up during our first planning session and then some. We worked well as a team.” Fiscal responsibility is something which remains on Huelsman’s agenda. “We have to keep advocating to ensure that we are one of the municipalities that receive funding,” she said. “We have to prioritize spending, which comes from workshops and strategic planning sessions. We have to ensure that what we are doing with taxpayer

dollars is what they actually want and need.” Huelsman noted the issue of rural crime and safe communities is something that is very important to her. “I really want to make a better future for our children and generations to come,” she said. Huelsman hopes her experience and community mindfulness will lead her into another term. “I believe voters will choose a candidate who has an exemplary track record and that is a strong leader in this community,” she said. “I have been in this community for almost 40 years and I have very strong ethical standards for myself. I believe I represent the public interest - they know me personally and professionally in the community.” She added, “I am a hardworking business woman and I care about the future of rural Alberta. I am a proven leader, strong community partner and I always play an active role in supporting the community.”

City looks to explore alternate solutions to property crimes BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

In a Notice of Motion submitted last week by Councillor Buck Buchanan, the City of Red Deer will look at exploring al-

ternate solutions to property crimes. “We know these are the fastest growing crimes and they don’t necessarily fall into the same priority as serious and violent crimes,” said Buchanan. “What

this Notice of Motion is for is really to ask the people involved in law enforcement to take a long hard look in regards to creating something to expediate that process.” A Supreme Court of Canada

Con cer ned abou t { Dentist Fees? The media is buzzing over the fight between the Health Minister and the dental authority over the cost of dental care. A number of years ago we noticed check-ups, x-rays and cleanings were getting a bit out of reach for the average person and we made significant changes.

If we compare our ‘4 BW x-ray fee’ with the REDUCED fee guide, our fee is already 61% less. A routine check-up is 35% less. Some of our fees are a little higher, but we have to pay more than average for staffing due to our evening and weekend hours.

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The real cost of care relates more to treatment plan and the quality of the restorations/treatment… your homecare, diet, habits, and general health also have an effect. One dentist may find three cavities and another finds four. Who is right? Good dentists disagree on ideal treatment so it is more important to find a dental professional you trust. If the treatment presented is outside your budget simply ask for some alternatives. Some dentists are taking an active role in pushing for changes in the profession including reducing over-regulation of advertising where for example even ‘free consultations’ are frowned upon. Some dentists are punished for charitable initiatives. Dental hygienists in Alberta require about six years of education, while in other provinces some graduate in two years. Sterilization guidelines are more expensive in Alberta and this is under government control. Together we can push for changes that help Albertans keep smiling. If you are overdue for dental care and want to discuss costs/ alternatives call BOWER DENTAL for an appointment with any of our general dentists at 403-347-8008.

ruling, known as the Jordan decision, places new limits on how long accused people must wait for their matters to go on trial. Court of Queen’s Bench case trials must now be concluded within 30 months and provincial court matters within 18 months, with an extension to 30 months if the case includes a preliminary inquiry. Although crimes against property are the fastest growing category of crime, they will fall in priority to more serious and violent crimes. This is in accordance with the Prosecution Service Practice Protocol, which is designed to provide a standardize method for prosecutors to assess and review files to determine which files can proceed where resources are not adequate to prosecute all otherwise viable charges. “We need to try to get something in place for everybody that’s dealing with this and

that’s all law enforcement across Canada,” said Buchanan. His fellow councillors were, too, in support of his motion. “The reality is we’re seeing more property crime in our community and so if that is a crime that you’re impacted by as a citizen and you think about the law enforcement that investigate the crime, that spend their time and our tax dollars, when the time comes and a court has to decide which crime they’re going to here, a property crime or a serious crime, it will go likely, because of the timeline, to the serious crime,” said Councillor Dianne Wyntjes. She said while she appreciates the advocacy the City will do, this has clearly been a federal court decision that has major implications for safety and justice in the system. Councillor Lawrence Lee said enforcement is one end of the spectrum.

“We talk to our youth in the community and we try to address crime proactively in a lot of those forums, and to me this resolution speaks to that as well. What does it say to the offenders that are charged with a property crime and then suddenly their off the hook? What does that say to them?” he said. The City of Red Deer will advocate to Alberta Justice and Solicitor General and K Division to engage with other policing stakeholder to explore alternate solutions to property crimes such as dedicated courts. This is so that enforcement is not impeded by systems and processes that apply priority based on the type of crime. The City of Red Deer will also request that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities accept this as an advocacy priority on behalf of municipalities across the country.

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Volunteer opportunities in Central Alberta To browse more than 125 volunteer opportunities in central Alberta, to learn more about volunteering, or if your organization would like help recruiting volunteers, connect with Volunteer Central today. Visit www.VolunteerCentral.ca, email info@volunteercentral.ca or call 403-346-3710. Volunteer Central - Are you the kind of person who hates it when other people complain about volunteers but do not step up themselves? When someone at a meeting says, “we should do something about this” do you understand that you are part of that “we”. Well, if this sounds like you and you want to combine your passion for volunteering with a desire to give back to the community, join our Board of Directors. Find more information on the Volunteer Opportunities page at www.volunteercentral.ca or call 403-346-3710. Life Long Learning Council, Red Deer - The Board and staff of Lifelong Learning Council of Red Deer work passionately in our position as a grant maker, to remove barriers for adult learners and to help ensure the success of relevant community programs. Our board members commit approximately 2 hours a month to helping support our vision and mission. If you are interested in joining our board, please email a resume or expression of interest to Board Chair, Kurt Spady, board@learningrd.ca. Visit our web site (www.learningrd.ca) to learn more about our goals and our funding recipients. Canadian Cancer Society, Red Deer - The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to for CIBC Run for the Cure, contact at volunteer@ cancer.ab.ca. Canadian Blood Services, Red Deer - The Canadian Blood Services is looking for In-Community Volunteers: participate in local events and promote community awareness regarding the importance of blood donations. Contact at RedDeer.VR@blood.ca. City of Lacombe- The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint a number of community- minded citizens to serve on a variety of municipal boards and committees. Contact at mail@ lacombe.ca or 403-782-1287. Canadian Cancer Society, Red Deer - The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking enthusiastic committee volunteers to lead event planning and implementation of our Relay For Life event in Central Alberta, contact at volunteer@ cancer.ab.ca or (800) 661-2262.

Canadian Cancer Society, Red Deer - Help eradicate cancer, enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer, and have fun while doing it by volunteering during our upcoming Casino event at the Jackpot Casino in Red Deer on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th, 2017. Many shifts/positions are available as follows - General Manager; Banker; Cashier; Chip Runner and Count Room Worker, contact at volunteer@ cancer.ab.ca or (800) 661-2262. The Mustard Seed, Red Deer - The Mustard Seed is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver lunches as part of the School Lunch Program. We currently pack 385 lunches daily and deliver to over 30 schools across Red Deer, contact at lindacaponpon@theseed. ca or 403-347-1844. Family Services of Central Alberta, Red Deer - Looking for Board members with Fund development and Marketing and HR experience. We would also like to have a senior on our Board. Our meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month, contact at lleinweber@fsca.ca or (403) 309.8215. Family Services of Central Alberta, Red Deer - Volunteers needed in childcare room, daytime programs, starting in September, contact at lleinweber@fsca.ca or (403) 309.8215. Central Alberta Power hockey League, Red Deer– Looking for Referee. As an electric wheelchair hockey league, we are in need of two referees to officiate our games, which happen every Saturday (with November happening on Sunday). For more information, contact at info@ caphl.org or (403) 3506305. Shalom Counselling Centre, Red Deer– Looking for Planning Committee Volunteer.For more information, contact at bonnie@ shalomcounselling.com or (403) 342.0339. Lending Cupboard, Red Deer– Looking for Maintenance & Cleaning Team Volunteers. For more information, contact at volunteer@lendingcupboard. ca or (403) 356-1678. Lending Cupboard, Red Deer– Looking for Delivery driver and Telecare Terminal Deliveries Volunteers. For more information, contact at volunteer@lendingcupboard.ca or (403) 356-1678. Lending Cupboard, Red Deer– Looking for Customer Service Store Front Support Volunteers. For more information, contact at volunteer@lendingcupboard. ca or (403) 356-1678.

Central Alberta FASD Network, Red Deer– Looking for 4 Volunteers for FASD Day on Sept 9th. The Volunteers would be setting up and managing the BBQ/ Cooking burgers, and clean up afterwards. For more information, contact at cpander@fasdca.ca. Diabetes Canada – Planning Council Team Members and volunteer members for the Strike Out Stigma Organizing Committee are needed. The impact of volunteers increases the capacity of Diabetes Canada to deliver program, raise awareness, and raise funds for services. For more information about both these initiatives, contact Jackie Morrison at Jackie.morrison@ diabetes.ca or at 403-346-4631. Canadian Mental Health Association, Red Deer– Looking for various volunteer roles - registration, route control, snack distribution, route support, refreshment station, finish/greeters, etc. Email tmayer@reddeer.cmha. ab.ca or phone (403) 342-2266 for details. Canadian Mental Health Association, Red Deer– Looking for volunteers to support in cooking and serving a pancake breakfast. Email tmayer@reddeer. cmha.ab.ca or phone (403) 3422266 for details Bethany Collegeside, Red Deer - Art expression volunteers will be working along side of a resident on an art project. They will also be keeping notes on the stories the resident tells

ALL SMILES - Three-year-old Wyatt Murray has fun playing in a constructed car as dad, Dave Murray, helps him with the wheel at the second Adventure Playground earlier this month at Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express Rotary Park. them about their artwork. This project will be starting as a trial in August and in full swing in September and will run every Wednesday morning from 10 until 11:30. Email ann.vanhemmen@bethanyseniors.com or phone (403) 357-3702 for details. Central Alberta Film Festival Association, Red Deer – Looking for individual positions for social media marketer (mainly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), website updater, graphic designer, film makers/ videographers, photographers & office administration. Email info@cafilmfestival.ca or phone (403) 347-2627 for details.

Bethany College side, Red Deer– Looking for Piano player for pastoral services. Email ann. vanhemmen@bethanyseniors. com or phone (403) 357-3702 for details. Lending Cupboard, Red Deer– Looking for volunteers for Customer Service, Cleaning/

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Operation Tom Cat giving free cat neuters and spays BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

Operation Tom Cat, which launched last month, is a no cost neuter project for male cats owned by low income families in Central Alberta. Operated by Whisker Rescue, the project is funded primarily by a $12,000 grant through the Alberta Government’s Community Initiatives Program, along with donations from local vet clinics, including Whisker Rescue and Zoetis, an animal health company who is donating all the vaccines, some of the dewormers and ear mite treatment. “We’re going to do 200 male cats in one year time. That is our goal,” said Amy Lockhart, president of Whisker Rescue and project manager for Operation Tom Cat. This will be the third highest volume project Whisker Rescue has taken part in. They did a Rural Cat Roundup, which was a spay/neuter project for farm and acreage owners where they spayed and neutered 225 cats. They also did one through the CALICO project, which stands for Caring About Low Income Cat

Owners, where they spayed or neutered 100 cats. “Once this one is done, we will have done over 500 cats,” she said. Operation Tom Cat will run for a whole year until next August. She said they believe strongly in these high volume spay and neuter projects because every year, spring and summer, Whisker Rescue, other rescue facilities and animal control are overwhelmed with kittens. “All of us put together can’t keep up, so the only humane solution is the spay and neutering, which has proved to bring down the population, and you can have a healthier population,” said Lockhart. She said they could always run an adoption program, but that never solves the problem, as their will always be a never ending amount of cats going through their facility. “This is hopefully a way for us to get control of the cat population.” Lockhart said there are many important benefits to neutering cats, including a healthier population with less kittens on the streets and less cats facing neglect and suffering.

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“We’ve had so many little kittens get hit on the side of the road this summer because they’re out and they’re stray, so it helps other cats, but neutering your own cat also helps your own cat. It lowers the need to roam.” She said neutering is also supposed to lower aggression in the cat, so they aren’t fighting with other cats or even family members. “This project is also vaccinating all the cats. They’re going to be vaccinated against three major viruses, so it’s better for all the cats out there, but it’s also better for your own cat as well.” Lockhart recommends people get their cat neutered around the six month mark. Application forms for this program can be found at a few vet clinics around the area, including Deer Park Pet Hospital, Central Animal Clinic, Lacombe Vet Centre and Animal Emergency Hospital. People can also download the form from whiskerrescue.com to apply. “There’s clinics in Red Deer helping and clinics in Lacombe helping and you can apply pretty much as long as you live in Central Alberta.” Meanwhile, Lockhart added the issue

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“When we’re at capacity, we’re at capacity,” she said, adding that every year they hit capacity, but more and more cats keep showing up. And it’s not just a Red Deer issue, she said. It’s a provincial and North American problem too. Whisker Rescue started in 2008 and has rescued over 3,000 cats.

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this year, organizers are excited to welcome Melitta as their coffee sponsor. All funds raised locally also stay in the community and help the Society deliver vital services like day programs, support groups, counselling and respite care. But as officials point out, Coffee Break events can be held virtually any time through the year, although they are primarily held in September and October. Plus, organizers are pleased to say they are there to help anyone with their Coffee Break events by providing lots of useful supplies for the event and even the coffee. Last year, on the local front, 14 Coffee Breaks were held, said Kerri Jobs, regional lead - community relations for the Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories office in Red Deer. “This year, I’m already at 10 events. And hopefully, I’ll be doubling that as well,” she said, adding that it doesn’t just have to be restricted to the provision of coffee. These events can have a number of dimensions to them, from adding elements of yard sales and bake sales. One of the seniors’ homes in Red Deer is even hosting a choir and displaying some art work as well during the event, for example.

“Everyone is putting a little different of a spin on it.” With 25,0000 more Canadians developing dementia each year, these services are needed more than ever to give people living with dementia and their caregivers the best quality of life possible, noted a release. Meanwhile, hosting a Coffee Break event is easy - find a venue, which could be your home, your office, your community centre or your favourite hangout. Next, invite friends, co-workers and family members. Also, sign up on the Society’s web site to receive your host package and see the ‘perk up’ tips to make your event fun and successful. Folks can also participate in Coffee Break from their computers by donating online or from their phones by texting ‘Coffee’ to 45678 to donate $5. To brew an event, visit the Coffee Break web site at www.alzheimercoffeebreak.ca and follow the links. Here in Red Deer, call Kerrie Jobs at 403-342-0448 or email kjobs@alzheimer.ab.ca. Those who take part are also encouraged to follow the Society on facebook and Twitter, and to share their event photos on Instagram, too.

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City Briefs BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS DOUBLE FROM LAST YEAR

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Building permits saw a healthy jump in August, more than doubling in value over the same month in 2016. The total for building permits last month were valued at $15.4 million, compared to $6.5 million in August 2016. All sectors performed better than in August of last year, with industrial permits leading the way with a value of $5.8 million. Residential permits were also strong in August at $5.4 million, compared to $4.5 million last August. Year to date totals overall lag behind last year; however, residential and industrial permits exceed last year’s permits so far for 2017. Notable permits last month include a permit valued at $5 million for a new Quinn Artificial Lift Services facility, and a permit for a building at Timberlands Drive, valued at $900,000. Monthly permit statistics are available on the City’s web site.

Non-profit groups can access funding to enhance their ability to deliver recreation programs, services and events in Red Deer through the new Community Recreation Enhancement Grant program launched by the City of Red Deer. “We recognize the important contribution made by non-profit recreation organizations that offer recreation opportunities and events in our community,” said Deb Comfort, Recreation’s Neighbourhood Facilities and Sport supervisor. “This micro grant program supports fitness, play, sport, activity and outdoor pursuits for Red Deerians.” Applications will be accepted two times per year. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the deadlines of April 1st or Oct. 1st of the funding year. Visit www.reddeer.ca/RecreationGrants for more information and to access the application and reporting forms.

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With the new school year upon us, Alberta Health Services (AHS) would like to remind parents about an online tool to help them manage common childhood illnesses and injuries that don’t require treatment in an emergency department. The HEAL (Health Education and Learning) web site, which launched last year, offers accessible, reliable information about common minor illnesses and injuries in children, including croup, coughs, common colds, ear pain, nosebleeds, head injuries, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, febrile seizures and rashes. The site also includes detailed descriptions of illnesses and injuries, symptoms, treatment and advice on when to seek immediate medical attention. The HEAL web site also contains videos about the role of emergency staff, as well as what to expect when coming to the hospital to make both parents and patients more comfortable with their hospital experience. The web site has been reviewed by staff and families to ensure it is user-friendly, understandable and easy to navigate. The information is also available in a mobile-friendly format. Visit HEAL at www.ahs.ca/heal or www.albertahealthservices.ca/heal.

A garlic festival fundraiser is planned for Sept. 30th to help rebuild the barn at Piper Creek Community Gardens in south Red Deer. Since 2016, ReThink Red Deer has been operating a weekly farmers market called, Garden City Market. On Sept. 30th a special pop-up version is being planned to double as Red Deer’s first garlic festival. Appropriately, the name of this special event is, ‘Garlic City Market’. For the last four years, ReThink Red Deer has been sourcing and growing over 40 varieties of #BeyondOrganic B.C. garlic. “We’re planning to make the best varieties for our climate available as seed garlic to local growers in support of our Community Seed Bank through the new ‘Guardians of the Garlic Seed’ initiative,” said Project Lead, Rene Michalak. This event will feature local garlic growers and many familiar local market vendors selling their wares and fall harvest produce including, Steel Pony Farm, Earth Works Farm, Country Thyme Farm, and CCBee’s Natural Products; all current or past Garden City Market vendors. The market is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with free general entrance, but donations are encouraged and welcome where all proceeds go towards rebuilding the Piper Creek Barn.

by Mark Weber The barn is an historic part of the community garden and has recently been removed for safety reasons by the City of Red Deer. As part of the ongoing Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project on site, organizers plan to rebuild the barn as an open-air timber frame structure and include rainwater and solar energy harvesting technologies with a potential greenhouse to support the community gardeners and ongoing restoration work. Featured festival attractions include - a handson timber framing workbee that will be ongoing throughout the day starting at 10 a.m. ($10 contribution requested to participate) to build a ‘spiffy biffy’ - a ‘hers and his’ timber frame outhouse. Rocky Turel will show off his blacksmithing techniques alongside his portable forge to help craft the handles and hinges for the spiffy biffy timber frame outhouse. There may also be a horseshoe or two to practice throwing around for a quick game. ‘Meet & Bleet’ (petting zoo) with the goats and shepherds from Baah’d Plant Management and Reclamation; the goats have been helping out on site by eating noxious and invasive weeds. These goats are cute as a button and great with kids but they have a serious appetite! Scythe VS Brushcutter Challenge - who will win - the traditional human-powered scythe blade or the modern gas-powered Stihl brushcutter?? Either way, the goats can clean up the mess. Try your hand at both if you’re up for the challenge. Or just watch the pros go head to head For more information on Garlic City Market, contact Rene Michalak, Project Lead at 403-505-4550 or by email info@rethinkreddeer.ca.

VOLUNTEERS BRING PATIENT, FAMILY VOICES TO THE FRONT LINES A dedicated group of volunteers is improving the patient experience at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Patient experience advisors have face-to-face conversations with patients and families about their experiences, care and concerns, reducing any fears or anxieties they may have. The advisors also take time to develop relationships with long- or short-stay patients to help them feel calm and comfortable during their stay in hospital. The advisors can answer questions, walk patients through hospital procedures, or just stop by to say, “Good morning” and share a smile. “This partnership can have a significant impact on patient experience outcomes,” said Karen Tingley, Manager of Clinical Quality Improvement in the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services. “As part of the unit collaborative care team, our patient experience advisors ask questions outside of the clinical care realm — catching critical needs, concerns or compliments — and passing them on to the appropriate interdisciplinary care team member.” Many patients have remarked the patient experience advisors improve their care experience. Patient experience advisors are recruited from an existing pool of volunteers at the hospital. Initially, the role was piloted on a single unit at the hospital November 2016, with a second pilot in early 2017. The program is now being rolled out to more units. Its impact on the patient experience has already garnered recognition in the healthcare community; earning a 2017 Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) Patient Experience Award.

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Singer Kaylee Rose ventures into new musical journey BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

Local singer Kaylee Rose will be starting a new adventure in her musical career as she heads for Drayton Valley come November. Newly engaged with her first EP, Closer out, Rose will be shifting her music to writing more faith-based songs, and is interested in writing more songs about her world view opposed to just writing about herself. Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Rose got her start in music from a young age, as her immediate family had always been quite musical, her father playing a huge influence in her life, being in bands like The Boom Chucka Boys and St. James’ Gate. His main focus, however, has been as a worship leader. “He really influenced me in a big way, so at a young age I started singing songs that he had written in talent shows, and I would always be in musical productions,” said Rose. When Rose went off to Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, she was in the ladies’ jazz choir, but later decided to channel her energy into sports. She still loved the creative aspect of things, however, and it wasn’t long before she hopped right back into music. “When I finished high school I wasn’t really into music as much, I was just playing it on the side. “I’d jam with friends and stuff like that, but then when I was 21, 22, I was like, ‘I really want to go to Red Deer College and take the jazz and classical program for singing,’” she said, adding that she has a diploma in voice. She later became heavily involved in Red Deer’s music scene, becoming involved with a band. “It was a cool learning curve for me to just really dive into the music scene and see what the performance side of things looks like for making a living and the hard work that it takes.” Fast forward to June of this year - Rose now has her first solo EP under her belt, which she recorded with Heath West at The Space. “From that I’ve been doing some little shows here and there.” Closer was a collection of six songs written over a long period of time. “As a young woman it’s a journey through seeking something, and finding out who I really am in the big scheme of things,” she said. Rose said it’s about different parts of her journey, and things she’s worked through, all relationship-based. She typically draws inspiration from God, people and love when it comes to her songwriting. “I think that everyone has a story to tell and we’re all so valuable, and I think that no matter who you meet, they may be in a different place, a different walk in life, but you can come alongside them and find similarities. “I firmly believe we’re created in the image

LOCAL TALENT - Red Deer singer Kaylee Rose will be performing alongside other musicians at the Food Bank Fiesta at The Elks Lodge Sept. 23rd. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

of a creative God and that we all have so much creativity to release to the world.” With her wedding coming up in just a couple of months, Rose has a few things left to do in Red Deer before she goes, including a performance presented by the Central Music Festival Society at The Elks Lodge on Sept. 23rd with Nice Horse, Bill Bourne and Ross Stafford.

The night will be part of the ‘Food Bank Fiesta’ with the Red Deer Food Bank serving up burgers and hot dogs in the parking lot from 5 to 7 p.m. Music will start inside at 7:30 p.m and admission is a $20 donation to the Food Bank. Rose said in looking ahead, she’d like to still do lots of singing and plans to have music a part of her for the rest of her life.

“I don’t think I could ever not write songs. It’s just something in me. “I have to formulate an idea or a sound of something that’s happened in my life and just release it.” She will be heading off to Drayton Valley in a few months time and will be working as part of the worship team at the Life Church and will also be working with youth.

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Entertainment Sherlock Holmes’ A Study in Scarlet opens at the Nickle Studio Sept. 14th BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com

Fans of the world’s most famous sleuth won’t want to miss the first in what promises to be a terrific run of theatrical episodes featuring Sherlock Holmes. Hosted by The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Series and adapted and directed by Albertus Koett, A Study in Scarlet kicks things off in the Nickle Studio on Sept. 14th with additional shows Sept. 15th and Sept. 16 as well. Curtain for the Central Alberta Production is at 7:30 p.m. According to a synopsis, “The world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his trusty sidekick, Dr. John Watson, team up in their first adventure together as they attempt to uncover a murder mystery that has Scotland Yard baffled. “Taking place in Victoria era London, this play is the first in a series of plays to be presented over the season.” As mentioned, A Study in Scarlet will be the first in this episodic theatrical series - with more adventures slated for next February and June as well, said Koett. “Every performance will feature a play adapted for the stage by Koett based on the works of Sir

Arthur Conan Doyle.” As to the initial inspiration for the project, Koett said that back in January, he and his wife decided they would launch their own 30 books in 2017 challenge. “We were going on a trip, and I pretty much grabbed the first thing that I saw on the book shelf - volume one of the Sherlock Holmes collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,” he recalled. “I started reading it in the airport, then on the plane - and I just couldn’t stop reading it! I was amazed at how accessible it was, and I started thinking how this is something that could be adapted to the stage. The idea really just went from there, and there is so much source material to go from, too. “I thought I could create sort of an episodic, theatrical series with it.” He envisions productions not just for the upcoming season, but beyond that as well. There is little doubt local fans will be thrilled, as Sherlock Holmes is indeed one of those legendary literary characters who certainly endures in popular culture and beyond. Doyle’s abilities as such a clever author are astounding as well. “Holmes can deduce things that no normal human being can,” added Koett. “Someone may look at

something and say, ‘Well, how could he possibly figure that out? How could he possibly know that? He’s Sherlock Holmes!” Koett said that when it came time to adapting A Study in Scarlet, the process went quite smoothly. “I’m setting it in the same era, and we are sticking fairly close to the source material as well,” he said, adding there are a few changes along the way. “Another thing I’ve had to do is think ahead to future shows - one think Doyle didn’t do was to really link any of his stories. You can open up the complete collection, go to anywhere, and you don’t need to really know anything else (in relation to the other stories).” Koett has had to provide a bit of a connection therefore between the productions - that way, things can build in momentum and reach a kind of dramatic climax in June with the season’s final show, he said. “It’s been fun and I’ve really enjoyed the process,” he added. “I really enjoy adapting. We are also being really respectful of Doyle and the source material.” He’s also been working with a fairly large cast numbering about 14, although typically only four or five are on the stage at any given time. In the lead role is local actor Jason Steele. Paul Sutherland

stars at Dr. Watson and Lorraine Stuart plays the part of Mrs. Hudson. Although Doyle did come to tire of his ubiquitous sleuth after years of penning stories, there is no doubt he had a passion for crafting such tremendous stories - and an amazing skill to do so as well. “He had a love for giving people this character and this experience and this sense of adventure of wanting to take people on this adventure with him.” Interestingly, when Doyle has Sherlock Holmes killed off in one of the stories, people in and around London in particular were both devastated and outraged. “There was a public outcry,” explained Koett with a chuckle, adding that some people even wore black arm bands as a symbol of grief in losing such a beloved character. To their relief, Holmes re-appeared about six years later in further tales. “People just loved Sherlock Holmes!” Koett said each show will also include some tunes by the Baker Street Band, which will feature local musicians plus lots of other treats and surprises to round out a really enjoyable evening. Tickets are $12 at the door or are also available through the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre by visiting www.blackknightinn.ca.

Ignition Theatre announces brand new season line-up Ignition Theatre is proud to reveal their 2017/2018 lineup after previously announcing a return to seasonal programming through 2020. “When considering our programming over the course of the next three seasons, we decided that in order to best satisfy the appetite of our patrons, we needed to diversify. “Our focus this season was to present a broad range of entertainment options, to encourage and support new work, establish meaningful relationships with other content creators and cultural supporters in our community and, as usual, push the boundaries of expectations while delivering high caliber, professional productions,” said Matt Grue, the company’s artistic director. “This season, rather than producing three conventional plays, we are beyond pleased to present an original feature film, an original comedy sketch/variety show and, of course, the kind of dynamic and rewarding professional theatre from which we’ve established our reputation as one of the province’s most exciting and prolific theatre companies. “In the past, we’re customarily produced our work in 100-plus seat venues (ranging from 100 to 700 seats), but this season we’ve made the very conscious decision to transition to extremely intimate work in the Nickel Studio, which for theatrical productions will only seat 34 patrons an evening.” Grue said they’ve also engaged their patrons in several surveys to best suit their needs and requests for upcoming seasons and have implemented several changes in addition to broader programming options. Tickets will now be available

exclusively online and at the door. Curtain will remain at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances. First up is Break on Through, presented in association with Red Deer College and Red Deer College Motion Picture Arts Oct. 14th-18th at the Welikoklad Event Centre. Shows run nightly at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee screening on Oct. 15th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. A group of strangers find themselves trapped in an abandoned, isolated farmhouse during a potentially cataclysmic world event. As their fear and confusion mounts, they must learn to trust one another if they have any hope of survival. “After successfully adapting our original stage musical Year After Year into a feature film (with five AMPIA nominations), we were eager to get back behind the camera to create something entirely original. “We want Ignition to be known for more than just great theatre; we want to be known for great art. “Having assembled top tier talent from across the nation and combined with a bold, exciting script, we’re thrilled to present the first theatrical run of Break On Through in the same backyard in which it was made,” said Grue. Following that is The Strapping Young Lads which runs Nov. 30thDec 2nd and 5th-9th. Shows run in the Nickel Studio at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $25 for the Fridays and Saturdays - all other shows are $20. Tickets are available at www. ignitiontheatre.ca or at the door. The production features a, “Shining collection of brand spanking new material as well as some of the Lads’ best stuff

compiled throughout the years. “Their funniest sketches, their finest characters, their most memorable scenes, all jam packed into an evening of raucous comedy. This show will feature classic sketches like ‘God Hates Mixed Linens!’ and ‘92.1 The Dick FM’, favourite characters such as ‘Fred the Carrot’ and ‘The Cockatrice’, a red hot dance number sure to keep Fred Astaire shuffling off to Buffalo in his grave, and much more!” The show was conceived by and features Christopher Schulz and Christoff Lundgren. “Mr. Schulz and Mr. Lundgren

are two of the most subversive comedy writers/performers working in our province and we’re thrilled they didn’t have us arrested when we blindfolded them, threw them in the trunk of our car, drove them to the middle of a field with two pre-dug graves and forced them to sign a contract,” joked Grue. Wrapping up the season is the year of Magical Thinking - a play by Joan Didion which is based on her best-selling memoir. The show runs April 5th-7th and 10th-14th at 7:30 p.m. nightly. In this dramatic adaptation of her award-winning, bestselling

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memoir, Didion transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a stunning and powerful one-woman play. “A trip to New York 10 years ago led my wife to a hole in the wall bookstore where she discovered Magical Thinking. “After devouring it in a single afternoon in Central Park, she implored me to read the play. It only took ten years. The wait was worth it. As the play seemed to find her at the exact right time, it too found me, as fate would dictate, when questions of mortality were especially prevalent in my own life.

“It also represents exactly the kind of theatre Ignition intends to focus on producing over the course of the next three seasons; so I have to wonder if a little divine intervention didn’t play a part in my discovering this play just as I was beginning to explore programming options for the upcoming season. “It is beautiful, heart-wrenching and often hilarious; and I’m certain it’ll be the hottest ticket in town this season,” said Grue. For more information about any of the productions, or for tickets, visit www.ignitiontheatre.ca. -Weber

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Getting back into an exercise routine this fall This may not apply to you, but most folks take the summer ‘off ’ from fitness in many respects. We see this by the drastically reduced number of visits to our gym in summer, and the big turnout of people in September. You may have been active and busy, but more like coasting than being ‘on purpose’. Time off tends to be more frequent and barbeques happen quite often, so does ice cream, and ice cold beverages that are yummy, but pack a caloric punch! And that’s cool - it’s perfect, it’s what summer can be all about - fun, food, friends and good times! Absolutely! It just speaks to what we see in the gym every September; folks coming back now that life has settled back down and things are into the routine again and many people are up 20 lbs or more since May. So now what? What is the strategy to get back on track, and drop that holiday weight? The biggest tip I can give you is one I give the athletes I coach for triathlon - start easy. And if you are wondering where I get my article ideas sometimes – well, from my own experience and the people around me, would be the answer. I sit here at my desk with abs that are so sore from a

‘back at it’ workout several days ago, that I can barely stand up straight or sleep. Yes, I know better, but even after 18 years or so as a trainer I am still a person, just like you, who thinks they can just pick up where they left off. In the middle of a big workout I did 55 situps with a 20 lb medicine ball - sure! (dummy). You might think that just because I finished an Ironman two weeks ago I am in great shape, and that is sort of true, if you are talking about swimming, biking and running. But I have not done any serious strength training since spring, and it shows. So start easy. Use lighter weights, take more rest breaks, drink plenty of fluids and give yourself permission to build back up. In endurance training, we call this a ‘negative split’ where the second half of the event is faster than the first half (usually referred to in running, but it applies to pretty much everything). This works best if you have a set amount of time in place to work with, so for your general fitness, let’s look at fall

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November we are dealing with some shorter days and colder weather so we are inside a lot more. Vitamin D production is at a drastic reduction from summer’s sunshine and it is more likely you might get a cold or flu. This is the time to make sure you get extra vitamins, supplement with Vitamin D or even a few short sessions per month in a tanning bed. Not enough time to change skin colour even, but enough to make Vitamin D naturally. Your workouts should be getting really intense and powerful as you are fully engaged and in the zone. Fat loss happening fast, strength coming on board more every day and results evident. December will likely be like summer - more coasting. Parties, dinners, treats, snacks and fun! It’s ok, you can manage it. Stay as on track as you can, keep moving, keep up with training but allow that little break. Mentally and physically you need and can handle this. Then it will be January and you can start the next phase of your fit, healthy lifestyle and get back to summer. Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and the owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake. standing on ‘hard flooring’ or if they want to avoid cold floors. Sheet vinyl is easy to clean and maintain, and is one of the most problem free flooring choices on the market. Stop by our showroom and we will show you what is available, you will be pleasantly surprised!

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Annual Scotiabank Aids Walk coming this month BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

Turning Point Society of Central Alberta will be hosting the annual Scotiabank Aids Walk for Life on Sept. 24th. Scotiabank has been the title sponsor of the event since 2008. The walk will take place at Bower Ponds starting at 4 p.m. with registration beginning at 3 p.m. “After the walk for the participants and their families, there will be a free barbecue and live music, and there will be door prizes and a prize for the person who raises the most too for the Aids Walk,” said Shai Silvey, administrative assistant with Turning Point. In 2011, Scotiabank announced the introduction of a Global HIV/AIDS Strategy

to unite and strengthen its programs and initiatives across more than 55 countries aimed at addressing this life-threatening disease. “It’s to spread awareness of HIV and AIDS and help end the stigma against it. All the money raised from it stays in the community,” said Silvey. It’s the largest awareness and fundraising event for HIV/AIDS in the country, with certain establishments chosen from across Canada to run it. Silvey said the community has responded to the walk positively. “This year it’s been lower than normal because of the recession, and some companies are just trying to rebuild, but I’ve been told we usually get up to 200 people responding,” she said. They also get different companies who

will create teams within their staff, and their whole team will raise money, setting a goal. “People can either contribute by donating to the cause, they can register themselves and join the walk or they can come down and volunteer on the day and actually help do the whole thing.” Participants in the annual walk will be demonstrating their solidarity with the over 75,500 HIV positive people in Canada, raising funds that stay in the community to directly improve the lives of people living with or affected by HIV in Red Deer. People can also donate by visiting scotiabankaidswalk.ca and find their walk in Red Deer or other areas across Canada. They are also welcome to donate barbecue food, eating utensils and various snacks. WALKING FOR CAUSE - Pictured here are participants at last For more information, call Turning Point year’s Scotiabank Aids Walk. This year’s walk takes place Sept. photo submitted 24th at Bower Ponds. at 403-346-8858.

Has the Texas disaster taught us a lesson? I recently predicted our planet Today, we kill one another was doomed due to either nu- because of the colour of skin, clear holocaust, viral pandemic or they don’t believe as we do. or azoospermia (lack of sperm). Keep up the good work and do Biology 101 proves that add- monitor the sperm count even ing 70 million people a year though it only takes one to the to our world will result in cat- same damage.” astrophic consequences. The JC replies, “Your comments Texas flood disaster are informative, inhelps to prove this sightful, and often fact. Here is what Dr. Gifford have a touch of hureaders had to say. mour to lighten one’s JW writes, “For the day. The real issue sake of our planet I is not the number pray your prediction of sperm, but their is right, namely the energy to travel and gradual reduction in locate and penetrate male sperm and rethe egg. Regarding a turning the world to pandemic, it doesn’t animals. If that haptake much for a virus pens, perhaps evoin a civet cat to start lution would reduce a global SARS epithe scourge of human demic. Or, to have curse that we are experiencing a strain of the Ebola virus to today. If only governments had wipe out monkeys in a holding the ‘balls’ to curb population area in Restron, Virginia, near growth like China. But it won’t Washington.” happen here where religion plays The writer goes on to say that a powerful role.” the real worry is the ‘Stupid He continues, “Your research Factor’. about rats fighting when more For example, he reports, “A are added to the cage is very technician opened a cabinet interesting. Humans are able and discovered six unlabeled to pick up a club and have no containers. Luckily she did not problem slaughtering each other open them. Later, it was discovwhen guarding a food supply. ered they contained the smallpox

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virus that is deadly and spreads easily.” Here are thoughts from a mathematician. “It’s refreshing to read a column dealing with population explosion, a topic politicians avoid at all costs. Years ago when teaching exponential function I used to point out the world’s population as doubling every 45 years. If that is the case, the population in 2100 will be 18 billion. “I hope this will become a widely discussed subject before the problem becomes too difficult to solve peacefully.” He continues, “As far as I know China is the only country to have tackled the population problem by limiting families to one child. But I understand they have changed this rule and allow more than one child. But I believe you’re right and one or another problem will end life on our small planet.” From the Times Colonist in Vancouver, RR replies, “Education may save humanity. Educated societies have fewer birth rates. This means helping people to become aware of their own unique capabilities where they develop esteem and self-confidence.”

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A woman, MA, says, “Love your columns. I too think we are spinning out of control, the stupidity of our species knows no bounds. I have little faith in our species to do the right thing.” Finally, JC remarks, ”Our human world is crazy. Where are all the brilliant minds that could lead us to peace and sensibility? Think of the stupid cities with too many people. I enjoy your columns and wonder if you get realistic responses?”

I certainly do, and some readers disagree with me. For instance, some challenged the effects of overpopulation. Others said that God controls the universe and I should spend more time reading the Bible. And many thanked me for the opportunity to vet their opinions. But have we learned anything from the Texas disaster? One, realize you can’t beat nature when extreme conditions strike. Two, good sense dictates

you can’t cover up wetlands with shopping malls and homes and expect water to pass through concrete. Third, extreme conditions of climate change will get worse in the years ahead. This is not surprising. The only thing that’s surprising is that what we learn from history is that we don’t learn from history. Go online to docgiff.com. For comments, email info@ docgiff.com.

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Sylvan Lake man overcomes huge obstacles to compete at Ironman BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

Central Alberta’s Scott McDermott is one of the select athletes in the world to compete at the Ultraman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. The race, which McDermott competed in November of 2015, is a yearly 10 km open ocean swim, a 421 km cross-country bike ride, and an 84 km ultra-marathon run. McDermott was sitting in 10th place on the second day of the event during the bike, after completing the swim ahead of time. He was looking to make a jump into ninth, after passing his friend Peter Hudson of Australia. “We were coming up to a place we call Tex, where they make malasadas - which is kind of like a Hawaiian doughnut,” McDermott said. “It is a thing you look forward to because Tex is about 190-200 kilometres in the race. I was ripping along, it was a bit of a downhill and it was raining a bit. The section we were in was basically where they had cut a hole through the jungle—so there are 100 foot trees on either side. “My Garmin showed me in the high 60 kilometres per hour going across the bridge when everything changed.” The course features many of these bridges that force the biker to veer off the shoulder of the road onto the sidewalk because of the danger of the road gutters on the bridge. “I don’t remember anything but apparently, this up-ramp had algae on it,” he said. “My wheel slid out and we know from the crash that I put my arm down because I sprained my fingers, broke my wrist, broke my arm in half, broke my shoulder in four pieces and broke four ribs. After that, I did a cartwheel - my helmet twisted and I broke my skull open on a concrete curb.” Hudson, McDermott said, heard a sickening thud before seeing McDermott ahead of him tumbling on the bridge. Hudson veered around the crash site and then dismounted to help McDermott’s crew team attend to the accident. “They rolled me over and got me breathing again,” he said. “Apparently, I threw up all over the place - which they were happy to see because I was still alive. Apparently, I was swearing at them because I wanted to get back on the bike.” McDermott was airlifted to the Honolulu Brain Trauma ICU. His next memory was the gruelling pain of the doctors stapling his skull back together, followed by him waking up in the ward. “They cleared me after three and a half days. We went back to Kona and then flew back to Canada,” he said. His arrival in Canada would be the beginning of McDermott’s recovery. “The brain injury was really tough because I could only stay awake for an hour and a half at a time,” he said. “I then had to sleep for four

LOCAL INSPIRATION - Scott McDermott recently completed his first Ironman race in Coeur d’Alene after suffering a horrific accident at the photo submitted Ultraman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. to six hours. I was on lots of painkillers and I wasn’t very useful.” Despite his struggles, McDermott didn’t lose sight of his goals of competing. “I set my sights on getting better,” he said. “I started running again because I was allowed to run after a month. I velcroed my arm to my chest and went for a run - it wasn’t much of a run but it made me feel better. That allowed me to stop taking Percocet.” Not being on addictive painkillers was an important step. McDermott then set his sights on the removal of the metal rods from his shoulder and arm. “It was July 2016 when they pulled the metal out, which felt good because I couldn’t lift my arm before that,” he said. “I couldn’t swim or do a lot of things. I’m also left-handed.” McDermott spoke about how important it is to him to throw an anchor in front of him rather than behind - or in simpler terms - setting large goals. “I had signed up for a 50 kilometre Ultramarathon at the end of October 2016 and started to train for it, but every time I bumped my mileage up - my knee started to complain. I was also having all sort of problems with perception. My left hand was always a split second off - I would go to turn off the light switch and miss. “I started seeing a sports neurologists and he started doing all this neurological retraining of my eyes. We made huge advances.” McDermott also made huge strides in his re-

covery using a hyperbaric chamber. “I also used a hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which really is the reason my brain recovered as much as it did,” he said. Despite the progress, McDermott was forced to withdraw for the Ultramarathon due to the ongoing knee pain. After suffering an injury at a conference in the U.S., McDermott found out what was wrong with his knee. “The theory was that my MCL and meniscus had actually healed together as one piece,” he said. “They fused and that is what was not allowing me to run for long.” The injury in the U.S. broke the fused tendons apart, leaving only a torn meniscus to deal with - something more fixable than a torn MCL. “I was stunned at how fast I could walk after the surgery,” he said. “I waited two weeks after the surgery and then I planned a basic run program for myself that was a five kilometres - wait three days; an eight kilometre - wait three days; a five kilometre - wait three days, etc. I had six weeks to build up before Ironman and I got myself to a half marathon running a 21 kilometres.” The run program was building up McDermott’s eventual breakthrough in August, when he completed his first race since the accident in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. “It crossed so many barriers of awesome,” he said. McDermott said not remembering the crash helped him not be afraid of getting back on the bike, however, he did have some teary moments.

“The bigger moments I had when I was on the second lap of the bike course,” he said. “When I was thinking of finishing the bike, my eyes began to well up. When I came into town to transition, that’s when it hit me. I was safe, I made it and I was going to be okay. My whole body wanted to stop. It hurt and I was not in the shape I need to be. I am 20 pounds overweight and I haven’t run over 21 kilometres in two years. “Nothing was in support of me running a marathon after a six-hour bike, but I knew it was all mental. It was about deciding to keep on going. I got pretty choked up when I ran across the finish line.” Getting the first race out of the way was something McDermott needed. He now intends to shed 20 lbs. and start training for the 2018 Ultraman in Kona - the same race of his accident. The Ironman race allowed McDermott to have a qualifying time for Ultraman. McDermott hopes that his journey back to racing can be an inspiration to others. “Life doesn’t just hand you one problem,” he said. “If life handed you a problem - you would solve it and move on. Life hands you 13 problems at once. I have all those problems and that I am still moving ahead. I love being able to share that journey with people. “Life isn’t easy and I don’t think we would want it to be. We grow through our challenges. Nobody plans on hitting a bridge, but it happens. Hopefully, I can inspire people to keep going and not quit.”

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Sports Taryn Baumgardt is hoping to join the Calgary Inferno blueline BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

The Calgary Inferno - Calgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hockey team - recently added some Central Albertan talent in the first round of the Canadian Women Hockey League (CWHL) draft. Defencemen, Innisfail product and Quinnipiac University graduate Taryn Baumgardt was recently selected in the first round and is on her way to the training camp of the 2015-16 Clarkson Cup Champions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a tremendous honour, an amazing feeling and something that I will never forget,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very grateful for the opportunity.â&#x20AC;? As a young player, Baumgardt is looking to help the Inferno - who went 20-4-0-0 last regular season, but came up short to the Les Canadiennes Montreal - who walked away with the Clarkson Cup.

HIGH HOPES - A pregame huddle as the Calgary Inferno hosted the Toronto Furies in CWHL semi-final playoff action last February. Innisfail Defencemen photo submitted Taryn Baumgardt is hoping to make the Inferno this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully, I move forward with the team and I will look to help the team

in any role I can,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will play within my abilities and hopefully, help

the team be successful.â&#x20AC;? Baumgardt will play under new Inferno coach Tomas Pacina, who worked with the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian National team from 2001-2003 as a skills coach. He has worked alongside multiple NHL teams. Baumgardt has been training hard to capitalize on her opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been training all summer and have been trying to get on the ice as much as possible before camp starts,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a pretty special feeling. There is so much talent in Central Alberta and my years here have really helped me become the player I am.â&#x20AC;? Baumgardt believes she is the beginning of a wave of talent coming out of Central Alberta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a pretty special feeling,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much talent in Central Alberta and my years here have really helped me become the player I am. The number of girls playing now compared to when I started out is tremendous.

There has been a lot of growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so much more programs and the level of hockey has improved so much. It is so much more competitive now, which is awesome to see.â&#x20AC;? Baumgardt, when asked what her hockey aspirations are beyond the Inferno, kept her intentions close to the chest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am always looking to grow my game and I want to be an impact player, striving to help the team any way possible,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, my goal is to make the Inferno first.â&#x20AC;? Baumgardt took the time to thank those who have helped her reach this opportunity with the Inferno. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a number of coaches - both male and female,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The support from them and their knowledge of the game have really helped me grow. I owe a lot to the coaches I have had in Central Alberta, as well as in college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking forward to this opportunity.â&#x20AC;?

The NFL is discouraging the right to free speech Former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick should be an NFL quarterback. The former pivot who was once entrusted with the keys to one of the most prestigious NFL teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offences has been engaged in a year-long stand-off with NFL teams over his decision to protest the star-spangled banner last season. The choice, according to Kaepernick, was to protest the oppression of people of colour in the United States - something that was thrown to the forefront of the national dialogue after the high-profile murders of black Americans by police officers throughout that country in the

last two years. The choice by Kaepernick was both panned and praised by players, commentators, coaches, owners and the public. The choice has led to the embattled pivot not owning one of the 64 QB positions available on NFL rosters. This is simply astounding - especially considering if you watched week one and saw some of the brutal quarterback play throughout the league. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s astounding that in a capitalist country that apparently awards skill and hard work with earning power, that Kaepernick cannot find a job. Even more appalling is that NFL owners are not signing the outspoken player due to him

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expressing a fundamental right of any democratic society - free speech. Maybe someone sitting during an anthem is not your form of protest, but that does not mean he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the constitutional right to freely do so. I understand that the NFL is a corporation, and corporations tend to only ensure their investors are kept happy - however much of the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own marketing relies on coming off as quintessentially American. This means that football is equated to apple pie, the Alamo and fast food - to name a few. If the NFL insists on creating this equivalence, then they must also realize that freedom of speech is something equally as American as apple pie. The argument is often made that Kaepernickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form of free speech equates to an anti-Amer-

ican military sentiment - the classic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;he hates the troops argumentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This, while understandable misses the point that a democratic militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is the protect democratic freedoms like free speech.

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‘If these walls could really talk’ Life has a way of throwing us curve balls and it can hurt quite a bit if you aren’t good with a bat. Since March I have attended six funerals for people close in my life ranging in age from 23-98. Every service had a different vibe depending on age, faith and reasons for death and I have found that everyone discovers grief in their own way. Every person lived a completely different life and resided in different homes; some large and some small, some humble and some grand. For the death of my granny who was 98, her room at the seniors home was quickly cleared out and given to the next person in line. For some of the other funerals I have attended where fathers and sons were lost, the spaces they inhabited have been preserved and untouched while the families take time to process what has happened. Cherished items are stored or given to family and everyone takes their memories with them to be dusted off and viewed at a time when the heart is ready. For some, it is the comfort of the items being near that keeps the tears away and for others everything needs to go into a box and be tucked away out of

sight. It can be easier to rearrange everything that reminds you of that person – especially after a long and drawn out illness, yet with a sudden and unexpected passing it is often easier to leave everything as if time has stood still. However you choose to manage grief it can still jump in unexpectedly; the other day I made an apple crisp to welcome fall and to enjoy the bounty of our tiny yet brave apple tree. When I opened the oven and the fragrance came pouring into the kitchen, my sweetie reached for the phone and then stopped himself, ‘I was gonna call my Dad’. The items belonging to his father have been stored but the scent of apples and cinnamon brought him rushing back as if he was still just up the road, waiting for an invitation to coffee. Our homes house a lifetime of memories, laughter, tears and grief and no amount of redecoration or modification will quiet those voices that have travelled up and down your halls. The phrase ‘if these walls could talk’ is closer to truth than we may realize. The home that we have chosen to live in gives us more than shelter and identity – it gives

us a protective coating to live our lives in privacy and peace. There are very few places in life where we can curl up in a corner and cry when life gets hard and when we are missing those we love.

For a structure with four walls and a little bit of wood and mortar stuck together, our homes are a wondrous fortress for our lives. Whether we choose to immortalize those who have lived before or decide to whitewash

the memories and start again, our homes continue to be the memorial and keeper of our life and its history. Even after we have moved on, that house is still a mighty tribute to the lives that have lived within its

walls and we pay homage to its sentry with every shelf we paint and every repair we undertake. Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Designer/Ask a Realtor’.

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OPEN CONCEPT - This well lit kitchen is one of the many features of this Riser Homes show home in Blackfalds. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express

Housing costs versus the cost of taxes Jean-Guy Turcotte

In Canada, and certainly in the large urban centres, there are few topics that get more press than real estate these days. It seems that few conversations are capable of lasting more than a single digit number of minutes before some aspect of the topic arises. Much of the talk is about how action should be taken to rein in rising prices — and to be fair, even those who currently own property are part of this group, as many are parents who would one day like to see their adult children living in homes of their own.

According to a new study by the Fraser Institute, the average Canadian family spent more on taxes in 2016 than any other one thing. The study cites average family earnings in 2016 as $83,105. Housing costs, which considered both rents and mortgage payments, combined with food and clothing, totaled $31,069. Total taxes came to $35,283. Housing costs alone stood at 22.1% of household costs, yet taxes took a 42.5% share.

While taxes are important, as of course they fund many critical public services that we rely on, there is still some question as to the return on investment of our tax dollars. Perhaps there is a certain sense of futility we feel when it comes to changing taxation in any way, and perhaps that is why there are few rallies to reduce taxes, or to encourage more efficient use of tax dollars, as compared to rallies for action on affordable housing. The level of futility seems to be growing when it comes to real estate though. And

no doubt it is always a concern when governments do take specific actions in a free market society, as often those actions have unintended consequences. In any event, it would be interesting if, instead of discussing real estate, an equal amount of time, energy, and media attention focused on where our tax dollars go, and why the government requires so many of them. Jean-Guy Turcotte is a mortgage professional with Dominion Lending Centres-Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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60’ X 40’ fenced storage lots c/w 40’ Sea-can. 3 currently available. 24 hour access available @400.00/month. We can custom make a lot to suit your needs, please inquire. Located in Chiles Industrial Park, Red Deer. Power will Wanted be available for additional To Buy cost. More info call: 780.720.0742 or 403.505.3457 GELDING horse to ride & drive single 403-747-2740

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Farm Equipment

2010

2 GLEANER R7 COMBINES. Both in working order. $15,000 and $10,000 obo. 1991 Versatile 4750 Swather, Ford diesel, 22’, great condition, $11,000 obo. 403-994-2609.

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

LOOKING for retired couple to rent furnished, luxury vacation home by the ocean, in gated community just North of Qualicum Beach (Vancouver Island BC), no pets and non-smoking for the September to May period, $1500 per month plus utilities, tom_faraone@telus.net or 604-309-3670

Mobile Lot

3190

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Acreages

4050

315 ACRES of recreational land located on Hwy #20 north of Rimbey. Very private setting with modest home on waters edge. $625,000. Bob Wilson Re/Max real estate central Alberta 403-304-4601.

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4070

Out Of Town Property

4170

FARM LAND FOR SALE THINKING of Relocating? By Tender: Call The Municipality of NE18-37-5-W5TH Pembina Home! Located in (approximately 125 acres). South Central Manitoba, The Land is agricultural we welcome you to our land and is bordered on warm and safe community. the North East by the Raise your family here North Raven River. retire here. Affordable The Land has two (2) Housing - Low taxes. Clearwater County Great Amenities -local approved watering sites for shopping, education, livestock. The Land is health care, indoor and fenced and cross-fenced outdoor sports & reand has views of the creation, culture & arts. Rocky Mountains. Please Short drive to many contact Paul Rattan at employment opportunities. Warren Sinclair LLP at Live Here- Grow Here 403-967-0023 or Play Here! Check us out at prattan@warrensinclair.com www.pembina.ca to obtain terms and conditions of the tender and a tender submission form. Submissions are due Cars at 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on 2002 Taurus SE, good September 29, 2017. condition, $1600 Call: 403-392-2328

5030

FARM LAND FOR SALE Vehicles By Tender: Plan 1623384 Wanted Block 1 Lot 1 To Buy (approximately 30.54 acres). This property FREE Removal of contains 30 acres of unwanted vehicles. highland. Trees form the 403-396-8629 south boundary. The property is fenced and it Buying or Selling backs onto an Environmental Reserve your home? and the North Raven Check out Homes for Sale River. It has picturesque in Classifieds views of the Rocky You can sell your guitar Mountains. Please contact for a song... Paul Rattan at Warren or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Sinclair LLP at and we’ll sell it for you! 403-967-0023 or prattan@warrensinclair.co m to obtain terms and Looking for a place conditions of the tender to live? and a tender submission Take a tour through the form. Submissions are due CLASSIFIEDS at 2 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Celebrate your life September 29, 2017. with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

5200

4090

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NO HASSLE. NO HAGGLE! 2804 GAETZ AVE. • RED DEER, AB • 403.346.5577 WE WILL FINANCE ANYONE!(5) WANT TO GET PREAPPROVED? CALL BRIANNE 403-346-5577 All images are for display purposes only. No two offers can be combined. One offer per customer only, limit two vehicles per household. At time of printing all vehicles were available. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Dealer retains all rebates, discounts, and incentives in order to achieve prices and payments shown in this flyer. All dealer rebates, discounts, factory incentives, prices and interest rates subject to change or end without notice as new Retail Incentive Programs are announced. Vehicle offers valid till September 30, 2017. *Guaranteed Giveaway of $10,000 in Cash. Purchase either a New or Pre-Owned Vehicle or RV and Finance it through Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep, and you will be entered to win $10,000 in Cash. Drawing will be held Monday, October 1, 2017. Must be present to win and must be willing to sign sponsor’s form of affidavit of eligibility/public release. Void where prohibited. Employees of participating dealership, mail house, associated sponsors or agencies, and their family members, as well as members of same household are ineligible. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission errors, lost or misdirected entries, website failures, computer malfunction, or Internet service failure which prevents an entry from being distributed or received. All validly claimed prizes will be awarded. Any unclaimed prizes will not be awarded. Contest sponsor: Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep, 2804 Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer, AB. Winner is responsible for all taxes, fees, and all registration, according to the rules of dealership and the Canada Revenue Service. **Discounts, Services or Products worth up to $2,000 with Facebook share (Up to $1,000 without Facebook share). Purchase may be required. Certain conditions may apply. Redemption is at sole discretion of dealer. Amounts may vary per product, service or discount. (¥) Take a qualified test drive to receive a smart watch ($45 Value), no purchase necessary, while supplies last. No cash value; One per household. Qualified test drive: Must be of legal age. All applications accepted from customers who are currently employed full-time with a minimum monthly income of $1,900. Vehicle payment totalled with current monthly payments must not exceed 50% of gross income. Must provide any documents requested by lender. Bankruptcies must be discharged. See dealer for additional information. (†) Available with purchase of select new 2017 models. No cash value. While supplies last. See dealer for full offer details. (1) 0.0% purchase financing for up to 84 months available to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance on select models. Rate/term varies by model/option package purchased. 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