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In less than one week, Red Deerians will head to the polls to elect a mayor, eight City October 20 - 22 councillors as well as school board officials • Westerner Park for both the Red Deer Public and Red Deer Catholic divisions. Election day runs Oct. 16th with voting stations open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In total 29 candidates put their names forward for City council and two candidates are running for mayor. There are also 16 candidates running for Red Deer Public School trustee and six candidates for trustee in the Red Deer Catholic division. “What we want voters to know is to not just speak out but to show up. We want them to get out and let us know what they want for their community. This is their time to influence,” said Frieda McDougall, returning officer for the City of Red Deer. Candidates for mayor include current Mayor Tara Veer and Sean Burke. Candidates for council include Sam Bergeron, Incumbent Buck Buchanan, Valdene Callin, Matt Chapin, Michael Dawe, Robert Friss, Calvin Goulet-Jones, Jason Habuza, Incumbent Tanya Handley, Vesna Higham, Ted Johnson, Incumbent Ken Johnston, Cory Kingsfield, Jim Kristinson, Incumbent Lawrence Lee, Kris Maciborsky, Doug Manderville, Bobbi McCoy, Ian Miller, Jeremy Moore, Rick More, Incumbent Lynne Mulder, Bayo Nshombo Bayongwa, Matt Slubik, Jordy Smith, Brice Unland, Jonathan Wieler, Incumbent Frank Wong and Incumbent Dianne Wyntjes. Candidates running for Red Deer Public ELECTION DAY - Red Deerians will head to the polls Oct. 16th. So far, 1,058 electors have cast their ballots in advance polls in the last two weeks. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express School Trustee include Nicole Buchanan, Matt election in 2013. than being eligible to vote. Chapin, Jason Chilibeck, Bill Christie, Dick Lemke, Dianne There are two dates remaining for the advance vote which To be eligible to vote, an elector must be at least 18 years old, Mcaulay, Bev Manning, Patrick O’Connor, Ben Ordman, Cathy Peacocke, Angela Sommers, Bill Stuebing, Jaelene Tweedle, Jim include Oct. 13th and Oct. 14th both from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at a Canadian citizen, have lived in Alberta for the last six consecutive months immediately preceding election day (since April the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery. Watters, Chris Woods and Laurette Woodward. To date 1,058 electors have cast their ballots in advance polls 16th, 2017) and a resident of the City of Red Deer on election Candidates running for Red Deer Catholic School Trustee include Anne Marie Watson, Adriana LaGrange, Cynthia Leyson, held over the last two weeks. This is an increase over the 2013 day. Voters must provide proof of identification that shows both advance vote totals from the same time frame which saw 1,005 their name and current address. Kim Pasula, Murray Hollman and Carlene Smith. For more information about the candidates running in the Meanwhile, three advance polls have been held and voters are people vote. Officials have said there are no additional qualifications, re- municipal election as well as our coverage of the election forums, taking advantage of the advance vote option this year with an increase in the number of ballots cast over the last municipal strictions or requirements to participate in the advance vote other visit http://www.reddeerexpress.com/tag/rdvotes/.
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he fourth annual Veterans Voices of Canada Flags of Remembrance was held in Sylvan Lake to kick off a season of remembrance on Saturday. The event, which is now in 12 communities across Canada, features the unfurling of 128 flags to commemorate the 128,000 Canadians who have been killed or missing in action since the South-African Conflict until the present day. Each flag has a hero plaque with the name of a servicemen or woman on it. The plaques are purchased by sponsors and individuals, with the proceeds going to support Veterans Voices of Canada, which documents and films the stories of Canada’s veterans. Allan Cameron, found-
ing executive for Veterans Voices of Canada and Flags of Remembrance, was in Sylvan Lake this year to mark the occasion, after being in his hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia last year. “To bring Flags of Remembrance to my home town of Sydney, I was quite proud of that,” he said. “This year we are in Sylvan Lake, my home away from home. I am as proud to have it here. This is where it started and where all the original support was.” The moment of seeing the flags unfurled moves Cameron every single year. “When I see the flags unfurling one by one, as tough a guy as I like to think I am, it just hits me,” he said. “Even when I was reading
the names today, I don’t know most of these people, but when I am reading the names I am overcome. It hits me in the heart. I love what I am doing with Veterans Voices of Canada.” Cameron hopes to continue to grow Flags of Remembrance in order create a season of remembrance in Canada. See our video at
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“Remembrance Day should be everyday,” he said. Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre, who spoke at the event, is pleased to have Flags of Remembrance be something that Sylvan Lake is known for nationally. “It is really incredible to
see Flags of Remembrance expand from Sylvan Lake and move out across the country,” he said. “It brings this one day of Remembrance Day and stretches it out into a season of remembrance and a season of honour for those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice. “I am very happy it has remained in Sylvan Lake and I hope it continues to remain here. It is wonderful to be part of a national movement.” Following the event, the 128 flags are placed along Hwy. 11 until Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th. “It is wonderful to see it catch on and it is wonderful to see more and more people come be part of the opening ceremonies,” McIntyre said. “People will be driving past
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Triple murder trial delayed in Red Deer Jason Klaus and Joshua Frank charged with Castor-area murders BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
The remains of Gordon and Monica were found in what was left of a burnt-out house in Castor on Dec. 8th, 2013. A seven-week triple murder trial that was supThe body of Sandra has never been found and posed to commence on Tuesday in Red Deer has during a press conference in Calgary in 2014, been delayed. RCMP Insp. Tony Hamori, operations officer Jason Gordon Klaus and Joshua Frank are on for the Calgary RCMP Major Crimes Unit, said police believe her remains were consumed by trial for the murder of Klaus’ family in 2013. The defence for the two men charged with the fire. murdering the Castor-area family asked for an adHamori added Jason was arrested in August journment on the opening day of trial yesterday, 2014 at Monica’s residence in Stettler while Frank arguing the crown missed was arrested at his brotha deadline to file paperer’s residence in Castor. ▾ work indicating whether He said the arrests were “I WISH I COULD GO BACK or not they would include made after a “Key piece IN TIME AND DO THINGS an undercover operation, of evidence” was found known as ‘Mr. Big’, as part by an RCMP dive team DIFFERENTLY. REGRETTABLY I of their evidence. from B.C. in Big Knife CAN’T.” Provincial Park during a Klaus has been charged with three counts of dive on July 26th and July Doug Taylor first-degree murder and 27th, 2014. He said that ▴ one count of arson in reevidence played a major role in laying the charges lation to the deaths of his father Gordon Klaus, 61, his mother Sandra against the two suspects. Klaus, 62 and his sister Monica Klaus, 40, in On Tuesday, defense lawyer for Frank, Andrea December 2013. Urquhart, said Justice Kirk Sisson, who retired Frank has also been charged with three counts earlier this year, laid out a number of deadlines of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths for both defense and the crown in the case to as well as one count of arson and one count of submit certain materials. injuring or endangering an animal in relation to Urquhart said the crown failed to meet those the shooting death of the family dog. deadlines and it was only 12 days ago that they Both accused pleaded not guilty to all charges found out the crown would lead with the Mr. Big operation. on Tuesday in front of a packed courtroom.
“Whether or not they lead with Mr. Big drastically changes the strategy for the defense,” she said. “It is a significant piece of evidence.” Tonii Roulston, defense lawyer for Frank, added, “How did you not know if you are leading with it or not?”, calling it very ‘willy nilly’ with how the crown has proceeded. Crown Prosecutor Doug Taylor said he had recently taken over the case in late August. “I wish I could go back in time and do things differently. Regrettably I can’t.” Justice Eric Macklin granted the defenses’
request and the trial is now expected to get underway in two weeks. Meanwhile, an application regarding a delay of proceedings in the case, also known as the Jordan decision, was filed in August, and was later denied in September. The application, handed down by the Supreme Court of Canada, 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.
Number of hot button issues at election forum BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
Community safety, a supervised drug injection site, a treatment centre and maintaining business in Red Deer were the hot topics of the night at the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce municipal election forum last week. About 250 people attended the event which was held at Westerner Park. Candidate Jim Kristinson said he would be in favour of more resources for the RCMP to help combat crime in the City. “I am more in favour of having a municipal police force work with the RCMP. We’re currently giving the RCMP $22 million a year and I don’t think they are giving us our money’s worth.” Candidate Jeremy Moore said he understands the challenges the RCMP face as his brother is a member in the force. “He talks about not being able to be on the front lines because he is tied up in the office doing paperwork. It is important to give the RCMP resources that they need so that the uniformed officers can be on the ground.” Other issues brought up on Wednesday night included whether or not Red Deer should have a drug consumption site as well as a treatment centre. Candidate Vesna Higham said a supervised drug injection site is a complex issue. “My instinct regarding the supervised drug injection site is that it is counter-intuitive to trying to combat addiction,” she said. “But given the problem with the needles (in the community), it may be shown that it can address the needles throughout the parks and on the streets in our community.” Candidate Jonathan Wieler said he would be in favour of such a site. “Stats show that people who are using fentanyl want to use a supervised site. This is a high security, medical facility - it’s
DEBATE - About 250 people were in attendance at the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce municipal election forum last week at Westerner Park. Erin Fawcett/Red Deer Express not just a place like a bar where you go and shoot up,” he said. “If City council does it right we could build this to world class standards with CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles, then you can walk by and not even know it’s there. Ninety per cent of people who use fentanyl and opiates said they would use this kind of site.” Candidate Ted Johnson said he is not in support of a supervised safe injection site. “I do not believe in feeding any addiction. Period.” In terms of developing a drug treatment centre in Red Deer, candidate Ian Miller said he is in favour of the issue. “I am absolutely in favour - it’s not a place where people go to do drugs. They go to get treated for drug addiction,” he said. “I believe it is a great way to get drug users out of the streets and give them the help they need.” Another topic that was discussed was attracting and maintaining businesses in Red Deer. “I’m a small business in Red Deer right now who has had clients who have recently moved out to the (Red Deer) County and Gasoline Alley - I have even considered it myself,” said Mayoral candidate Sean Burke. “I have to be part of the conversation myself to know exactly what is going on - honestly we
are corporate beautiful and it looks like all of the money has been spent on corporations and small businesses were left out. If we all come to the table for small businesses - come together and see what we can do.” Candidate Valdene Callin said this is a complex issue. “I don’t think there is one correct answer on this. If we’re having our citizens leaving to go out to Gasoline Alley or to other areas because it’s easier to do business or it’s cheaper to do business, then I think council has to look at ways to ensure we aren’t losing those citizens.” Candidate Lawrence Lee said the City has to make the community more attractive for businesses in terms of development and planning. Other candidates for council, who were also in attendance at Wednesday night’s forum, include Tara Veer for mayor, Sam Bergeron, Buck Buchanan, Matt Chapin, Michael Dawe, Robert Friss, Calvin GouletJones, Jason Habuza, Tanya Handley, Ken Johnston, Cory Kingsfield, Kris Maciborsky, Doug Manderville, Bobbi McCoy, Rick More, Lynne Mulder, Matt Slubik, Jordy Smith, Brice Unland, Frank Wong and Dianne Wyntjes. Bayo Nshombo Bayongwa is also running for a seat on council.
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Turning Point waits for province on supervised consumption service BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
With Canada facing a national opioid crisis and Red Deer alone having had the highest fentanyl related deaths in Alberta last year, it’s sparked the interest of one particular group to open up a supervised consumption site in the City. Turning Point Society was designated as project lead, and a Red Deer Coalition on the opioid crisis was formed to undertake a needs assessment for the consumption service in Red Deer, which was recently completed and found that the City does in fact need one. They submitted the final report to the province at the end of September and are now waiting to hear back as to whether or not one will be approved for Red Deer. “It went to our provincial coordinating body of all the harm reduction organizations in the province, and they’re going to roll out that data to a provincial context,� said Stacey Carmichael, executive director at Turning Point. Carmichael said they are hoping to hear back from the province by the end of October as to whether or not they feel that Red Deer needs a supervised consumption service. “I’m making as assumption they’ll allocate some money for us to do that work, but before we can even take that step we’re going to need to apply for federal exemption through Health Canada,� she said. She said although they haven’t identified a particular location for the site, their data shows that Turning Point will be the organization that
would operate the site. In terms of feedback from the community, she said they’ve received lots of support. “Lots of people support the concept for a variety of reasons, because they care about people who use drugs and they see it as a step in a continuum of addiction care, and the fact that it will save people’s lives while we wait for things like treatment and that type of thing.� She said there are also lots of people who don’t support the service because they feel it may be enabling folks, but she believes they have the opportunity to talk about it and educate the community on the concept. “Perhaps we might be able to garner more support from those guys,� she said, adding that it might be hard for some people to wrap their heads around. She said she hears lots of people talking about treatment options and that people should just receive treatment. “Well that’s not necessarily going to work for everybody,� she said. In the meantime they will wait to see what the province has to say, and then will begin preparing to send their federal exemption application, which will include more community consultation. “We would need to go back into the community and start talking about locations.� She said from the previous consultations they’ve held, has provided some good information from citizens. She said Turning Point has lots of desire to talk to folks if they want to learn more or have any questions about harm reduction in general.
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ON SCENE - Red Deer RCMP were on scene early yesterday morning after a vehicle allegedly photo submitted plowed into a house on Piper Drive. Red Deer RCMP arrested a 42-year-old man after a series of collisions in the Pines neighbourhood early yesterday morning that ended with a truck destroying an electrical box and colliding with a residential garage. RCMP were called to the area of Piper Drive at 12:10 a.m. on Oct. 10th in response to a report of a white truck that had collided with several parked vehicles and an electrical box in the Pines neighbourhood. The white Nissan Titan is
alleged to have struck several parked vehicles on Pamely Avenue before continuing through the intersection of Page Avenue and Piper Drive, where it struck the electrical box, collided with a GMC truck parked in a driveway, and then struck a garage and came to a stop. At that point, the driver exited the truck and began to walk in the neighbourhood, where RCMP located him and took him into custody. Several homes in the area were without power for a short
time as a result of the damage to the electrical box. No one was injured in this series of collisions. RCMP continue to investigate all potential causes for the collisions and appreciate the assistance of the numerous witnesses who spoke to police. A 42 year old man will face charges as the investigation progresses. If you have information about this investigation, contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-3435575. -Weber
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Red Deerians set to hit the polls next week We’re on the home stretch of the municipal election campaign. As Red Deerians get set to cast their ballots on Oct. 16th, we would encourage those eligible to exercise their right to vote. In total 29 candidates put their name forward for City council and two candidates are running for mayor. There are also 16 candidates running for Red Deer Public School trustee and six candidates for trustee in the Red Deer Catholic division. Candidates for mayor include current Mayor Tara Veer and Sean Burke. Candidates for council include Sam Bergeron, Incumbent Buck Buchanan, Valdene Callin, Matt Chapin, Michael Dawe, Robert Friss, Calvin GouletJones, Jason Habuza, Incumbent Tanya Handley, Vesna Higham, Ted Johnson, Incumbent Ken Johnston, Cory Kingsfield, Jim Kristinson, Incumbent Lawrence Lee, Kris Maciborsky, Doug Manderville, Bobbi McCoy, Ian Miller, Jeremy Moore, Rick More, Incumbent Lynne
Mulder, Bayo Nshombo Bayongwa, Matt Slubik, Jordy Smith, Brice Unland, Jonathan Wieler, Incumbent Frank Wong and Incumbent Dianne Wyntjes. Candidates running for Red Deer Public School Trustee include Nicole Buchanan, Matt Chapin, Jason Chilibeck, Bill Christie, Dick Lemke, Dianne Mcaulay, Bev Manning, Patrick O’Connor, Ben Ordman, Cathy Peacocke, Angela Sommers, Bill Stuebing, Jaelene Tweedle, Jim Watters, Chris Woods and Laurette Woodward. Candidates running for Red Deer Catholic School Trustee include Anne Marie Watson, Adriana LaGrange, Cynthia Leyson, Kim Pasula, Murray Hollman and Carlene Smith. Voters will have to watch closely which candidate most lines up with what they as residents hope to see established as an overall vision for the future of Red Deer – a City which continues to grow and change as the years pass.
Common themes in this year’s campaign so far run the gamut anywhere from crime and community safety, a safe injection site for Red Deer as well as the need for a treatment centre and expansion at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, to continuing to diversify the City’s economy, to continuing to make our way through the economic downturn. Meanwhile, voter turnout hasn’t been stellar for municipal elections and we encourage all eligible Red Deerians to learn about the candidates and what they stand for and on Oct. 16th exercise their right to vote. As well, two advance votes remain which will take place on Oct. 14th-15th at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery. To stay informed and up to date with our election coverage, including profiles on the candidates, videos of City council candidates and mayoral candidates as well as coverage of the election forums, visit our web site at http://www.reddeerexpress.com/tag/rdvotes/.
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As patients, caregivers and taxpayers, all Canadians care deeply about our health care system. It’s important to us that the system has the necessary resources, is accessible, and delivers high-quality treatment at an affordable and sustainable cost. Unfortunately, it’s increasingly clear that we have a high-cost system that delivers mediocre, and sometimes remarkably poor, performance. That’s especially true compared to other countries that share the same goal of universal access, regardless of ability to pay. Gone are the days when such underperformance could be swept under the rug and the American health care system could be dangled as the only alternative – the boogeyman scaring us into believing that the status quo was necessary to preserve the universal nature of Canadian health care. Rather, we’re now far more aware that Canada’s is but one way of doing universal health care. And the dire consequences of our policy choices are increasingly obvious. The Fraser Institute’s just released annual checkup compares Canada’s health care spending and performance to 28 other universal health care systems on an age-adjusted basis. We rank amongst
the highest spenders – third as a percentage of our economy and 11th on a per person basis. However, we have remarkably few medical resources to show for that spending. We rank near the bottom for the number of physicians available (25th out of 29), and dead last for acute-care beds. It’s no wonder we hear so many stories about families in need of physicians, long wait times for treatment and overcrowded hospitals. In fact, Canadians have come a long way towards understanding the deteriorating state of wait times in our country. For example, while some may quibble over methodological differences, most accept the overall conclusions of the Fraser Institute’s annual survey - that patients in Canada are waiting longer than ever and that physicians consider such wait times longer than medically reasonable. Data from other organizations such as the Commonwealth Fund defuse the notion that such wait times are a natural consequence of universal health
care. For example, 30% of Canadian patients reported waiting for two months or longer for an appointment with a specialist, compared with only 3% in Germany, 4% in France and 7% in the Netherlands. Similarly, 18% of patients in Canada reported waiting four months or longer for elective surgery compared to zero patients in top-performing Germany. To be fair, there are some areas where we do reasonably well. For example, our system delivers more consultations with family doctors, cataract surgeries and knee replacements than the average universal health care system. We also have fewer patients dying after a heart attack, and a stellar record on breast and colorectal cancer survival. On the flip side, we have higher than usual mortality after ischemic strokes, average survival rates for cervical cancer, and the worst record for obstetric trauma (injury to the mother while giving birth). Canada also reports the lowest amount of hospital activity (as mea-
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sured by discharge rates). On this measure, an optimistic view would be that our system is good at keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital. However, a more sober analysis suggests the existence of a bottleneck of patients waiting to be admitted – a view evidenced by the hundreds of thousands of Canadians waiting for treatment. And there remains the question of why our system costs so much if it delivers fewer expensive in-hospital treatments to patients. While the tireless defenders of the status quo will undoubtedly focus on the few bright spots, the wealth of evidence suggests we have a lot of work to do. Simply pumping more money into an already expensive system is not the answer. Let’s identify countries that do better than us on the 42 performance metrics identified in the Fraser Institute’s report and learn what they do differently so we can improve our system for patients who need it most. Bacchus Barua is associate director of the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Health Policy Studies. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
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New Westpark Middle School will see many unique features BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
ed by the City of Red Deer, which contributed around $200,000. There will be an office for Red Deer Minor The official sod turning ceremony took place Baseball which contributed around $100,000, last week for the new Westpark Middle School, along with a third floor teaching and observation which involved a unique opportunity - the help mezzanine for Red Deer College. of the current school’s students in the design A large part of the design elements were process. from the help of the school’s Student Design The $15.4 million project will see many unique Committee, which will continue working with features. Berry Architecture throughout the construction Because of an additional $750,000 from the process. provincial government, the school will have a Shunda Consulting & Construction and the photo voltaic system going sub-trades will also be inin that will generate close to volved with the committee ▾ 40% of the electricity used on an ongoing basis. “WE REALLY SEE THIS BEING “We created a design in the building. ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE team Other highlights of the as soon as we found SCHOOLS IN THE PROVINCE new school will involve lots out we were replacing the NOT ONLY FROM THE PROCESS school rather than modof glass features, an elevator front and centre, teaching THAT WE WORK THROUGH BUT ernizing it, so we actually spaces, a community garstudents who are now THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE have den for the Learning and currently in high school in Pathways students and SYSTEMS THAT ARE GOING IN.” Grade 9 that were on the more. original design team,” said Della Ruston, associate su“We really see this being George Berry one of the most innovative perintendent of system ser▴ schools in the province not vices for Red Deer Public only from the process that we work through but School District. the implementation of the systems that are going Ruston said the students had some pretty outin,” said George Berry of Berry Architecture + landish and creative ideas, including a non-gravAssociates and project designer for the school. ity room and thumb identification for lockers The new school will incorporate a number of instead of locks. community partnerships including a concession “There were some of the things we couldn’t and exterior washrooms for community use fund- accommodate, but we took all of their (ideas)
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Success 4 Business Expo set for this week at Westerner Park BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
SUCCESS 4 BUSINESS - Members of the community and small business owners will get the opportunity to expand their knowledge at the upcoming Success 4 Business Expo at Westerner Park Oct. 12th. photo submitted
“It’s a Central Alberta show but we get a few coming from as far as Edmonton, Calgary and Hanna as well,” she said. The Expo will see a number of keynote speakers, seminars, mentoring sessions and a whole floor of resources people can tap into. They will also be handing out a start-up entrepreneur award that night. Kolasa said there will be lots of networks and connections taking place, making it a really good day for small business. She said it’s a one of a kind event for Alberta, as there’s not many shows like it. “You get to expand your reach, you get to
The Success 4 Business Expo is back for its fifth year on Oct. 12th at Westerner Park’s Harvest Centre. Organizers with the event expect to see hundreds of people come out. “It’s basically a really great professional development day for small businesses,” said Brenda Kolasa, founder and organizer of the Expo. She said they get over 200 people come out to the event.
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DEBATE - UCP leadership candidates Brian Jean, Jason Kenney and Doug Schweitzer were in Red Deer last week to discuss the future of their party. Jeff Callaway was also present, but has since dropped out of the race. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
The United Conservative Party Leadership (UCP) debate in Red Deer focused heavily on the repeal of Bill 6, a farm and ranch workplace legislation which was enacted on Jan. 1st, 2016. All four UCP candidates - Jeff Callaway, Brian Jean, Jason Kenney and Doug Schweitzer - said they would immediately repeal Bill 6 upon taking office as premier. Callaway would bow out of the race and endorse Kenney’s bid the morning following the debate. Jean said the private sector can do a better job of ensuring workplace safety and sending incidents to the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is an error by the NDP. “There are more complaints about WCB than any of the other departments combined,” he said. “Why would we put the department with the most complaints in with our second biggest industry.” Schweitzer said farmers were already taking care of their workers on Alberta farms. “It is a matter of repealing Bill 6 and then going out and consulting with our farm families,” he said. The debate focused on three issues in Alberta, namely social services, agriculture and leadership. Callaway called out the former Wildrose Leader Jean for leading the previous party into a $322,000 deficit. “We are asking for the trust of Albertans to run a $55 billion budget and we have a $10.5 billion deficit and yet, Brian at least, can’t seem to manage a $2 million budget,” Callaway said. “He didn’t communicate with caucus and a number of MLAs in caucus are not supporting him.” Jean has promised that under his leadership, the province’s budget will be balanced in three years. “We will repeal many of the taxes and many of the regulations that have been brought forward,” he said. “We will come back to balance in three years and we will do it with the littlest amount of interest payment possible.” Kenney commented on Jean’s role during the unity process. “Mr. Jean was saying a year ago that this unity thing couldn’t happen,” he said. “He said my plan was gamesmanship, so I am thankful he finally saw the light and came on board the unity train. If had not stepped forward with this plan to unite, we would still be divided.”
In addition, Jean did comment on the current state of health care in Central Alberta. “Health care is predominant concern and the fact there is no ability to have cardiac equipment here is unacceptable. It needs to be remedied,” he said. Kenney took time during the debate to discuss the issue of public safety in Alberta, saying he would appoint judges who value law and order. “There is far too much of a revolving door,” he said. “The police in Central Alberta are telling me they are constantly rearresting repeat offenders involved with property crimes. They find them back on the street, on bail or on parole, in no time flat. That is wrong.” Schweitzer said he looks to promote a different image than conservative parties have portrayed in the past. “We need to get the social issues right,” he said. “I have been clear from day one on gay-straight alliances, we will not be outing kids. One of the biggest risks for this party is allowing the NDP to define us. We cannot allow them to define us as being homophobic. I don’t think that is this party and if we put our clear values forward, we will hold the day.” Meanwhile, Jean said his experience in federal politics and the legislature gives him an edge in experience. “My experience is enough that I think most people will recognize that I am the right person for the job. I’m passionate and I love Alberta,” he said. Kenney wants to continue to the job he started with the unity process. “We need an experienced leader who will hit the ground running on day one as a conservative premier. I am offering a lifetime of experience from being head of the Taxpayer’s Federation, to senior minister in the national government, to having led this unity movement over the last 14 months,” he said. Schweitzer looks to present a new look conservative in Alberta. “I offer this party a fresh start and an opportunity to turn the page on some of the divisive social issues of the past,” he said. “If we can turn the page on that, we can hold the NDP accountable on the economy, which is what Albertans want us to focus on.” The UCP will announce their new leader on Oct. 29th.
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Councillor candidate Ted Johnson wants to tackle crime
TED JOHNSON BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
Councillor candidate Ted Johnson wishes to make Red Deer a safe place to live, tackling the issue of crime in the City. Two summers ago, he was assaulted in downtown Red Deer a little after 7 p.m. “A police man was not dispatched until after 9 p.m. so it was at that time I realized that crime was not a priority in this City,� said Johnson.
He made reference to a Maclean’s magazine article, which stated that Red Deer was among Canada’s most dangerous cities. “This did not occur in a vacuum. It’s been a work in progress. The rate of increase in crime in Red Deer has gone up year after year after year, and it wasn’t until the article appeared that it seemed to provide some sort of embarrassment for the City council, so they then did some tweaking.� He said a partial response was the motion put forward at City council which was a hybrid municipal police force with the RCMP, which he believed failed. Johnson said if he were voted in he would aim for a new system with a municipal police force. “If you look at Canada, the 10 safest cities, each one of them has its own municipal police force, not a contract service, their own. There’s a big difference between having your own or contracting the job out.� He said he doesn’t believe fighting crime or crime reduction is part of the current council’s policies, as he said they’re more intent on social issues like affordable housing. “Since when is affordable housing a municipal issue that can be dealt with at a municipal level? It isn’t,� said Johnson. He also weighed in on a drug safe injection site. “Red Deer has had for years a methadone clinic, and at the time that was going to be the be all and end all regarding Red Deer’s drug problem. “Well, that didn’t happen did it? As far as a safe injection site, since when is giving an addict their addictions or making it permissible solving the problem? You don’t give a smoker cigarettes to cure their smoking habit.�
Frank Wong seeks a fifth term on council BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
Current Red Deer City Councillor Frank Wong is seeking a fifth term on council. “I would like to see a couple of things that I started, even 10 years ago, that are almost to fruition, happen,� said Wong, a former City planner. “That is getting some serviced industrial, commercial and residential land up north of Highway 11A so that we can compete with our neighbours.� He added the neighbouring municipalities are growing on the City’s account. “Residents in those communities can get to the workplaces in Queen’s (Business Park) and Edgar (Industrial Park) faster than people living in Vanier. “I know people who have moved to Sylvan Lake and Blackfalds, but they still work in town,� he said. “I’m passionate about our growth in the north. I mentioned in my first term that we were almost out of land - we were developing Johnstone Park then and then for 15 years we’re not going to have any residential land available. We went to the southeast. Just recently we approved the major plan up there (in the north). I talked to the Hazlett family recently and they hope to get going if possible. “I hope to see some of the development get started this year, depending on the economy.� Enhancing community safety is also one of the top priorities for Wong. “I would like to see us work closer with the RCMP to enhance safety,� he said. “I would also like to keep taxes low. And I want to make sure we follow our capital plan. Last year, someone in-
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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.
Seniors’ luncheon on Oct. 18th at Living Stones Church in the Fellowship Hall with guest singer Barb Marchuk of ‘His Song Ministries’. The luncheon runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door.
Red Deer Readers’ Theatre meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Timberlands Branch of the Red Deer Public Library (300 Timothy Drive). We are currently preparing for our forthcoming performances. Readers’ Theatre enables people who enjoy activity in Theatre to participate without the need to memorize scripts and without attending a long schedule of rehearsals. We use the method of “anticipated reading”, using our voices as the instrument for delivering an interesting performance. Our group is open to all members of the public, and we invite you to attend and join us in reading playscripts and selecting those suitable for our intended audiences. We’ll have a kettle on and all the fixin’s for you to make yourself a cuppa tea, coffee or hot chocolate. It is quite an informal group and our objective is to enjoy the activity and provide entertainment where we can. There is no charge for attendance. For further information, call Lionel at 587-679-6222 or e-mail bensar@shaw.ca.
Red Deer Celiac Support Group anyone living with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten intolerance, come and learn how to manage your diet, where to buy food and about eating out and other information. We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys coffee lounge, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee. For more, call Clarice at 403-341-4351 or Karen at 403-357-2233. Email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca.
The Success 4 Business Expo is back for its fifth year on Oct. 12th at the Westerner Park Harvest Centre, as one of Alberta’s BEST professional development day for small business. Come and empower yourself with the many seminars, keynotes, mentoring sessions and resources available. Ticket options include: networking pass, keynote pass, full day pass and VIP full day pass. Booth opportunities and sponsorships still available. Go to www. Success4BusinessExpo.ca for more information and registration options, or call 403-348-0120.
Canadian Mental Health Association - want to know how to feel happier, more confident and worry less right now? Living Life to the Full offers you enjoyable and interactive courses that will help you understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and what to do about them! The course will run on Thursday evenings starting Oct. 12th until Nov. 30th from 5:30 – 7 p.m. There is a fee for this course; however, no learner will be turned away due to an inability
to pay. Please call 403-342-2266 or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca to register.
Carswell’s 27th Annual Red Deer Antique - Vintage and Retro Show & Sale runs Oct. 21st and 22nd, Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4, in the Stockmen’s Pavilion, Westerner Park. It’s an enjoyable adventure in Antique hunting. All the proceeds from the coat check
Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society’s annual general meeting runs
18th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross St. Homemade chilli, homemade buns , pumpkin cupcakes, coffee or tea. Takeout available. Chili served in a handmade pottery bowl which is yours to keep. Cost $18. Tickets at the door Visa and MasterCard accepted. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African Grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. For further information contact Diane at 403-346-2174.
Oct. 26th at 7 p.m. at the Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds. Elections will be held for all positions on the executive and directors of the Society. BARCWS Partners in attendance: Sylvan Lake RCMP, Lacombe County Protective Services, and Red Deer County Protective Services. BARCWS Membership: $25 for five years and RCMP clearance. For more, call Dave More at 403-746-3429.
Central Alberta Historical Society Program runs Oct. 18th at 7 p.m. at Red
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is offering Family and Caregiver Programming in October. Our free drop-in support group for parents and caregivers of children and young adults with a mental health concern, Caregiver Connections, runs in the morning twice a month and in the evening twice a month. We also have four free Family Enrichment evening workshops with different topics for parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 17. To learn more, visit www.reddeer.cmha. ca and click on Services and then Family Support. Please call 403-342-2266 or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca to register.
Innisfail Circle Chase Round Dance Club - Beginner Jive (all dancers welcome). Waltz/Two step/Phase 2/2 plus. Must have basic phase 2). Club runs from Oct. 13th thru April. Contact Wendy at 403-505-4979.
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.
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 to create confidence in viewers, that they can help those they know who are challenged with mental health by listening. Please join us at the Scott Block 4816 50 Ave. on Oct. 12th at 7pm for the public viewing of this important film. Cost: Donation Refreshments and snacks including bar will be available. RSVP Susan Scott by texting 403-340-9082.
Chili for a Cause Luncheon hosted by GrammaLink - Africa runs Oct.
Deer Museum 4525 47A Ave. Celebrating Women’s History Month with a presentation of the Edmonton Grads. Women’s basketball team played from 1915-1940 and won 95% of their games. Speakers: Shirley Reaman and Michael Dawe. For further information contact, Shelia 403-304-0742.
Family Dance, Oct. 20th at 6:30 p.m. at Festival Hall, (4214-58th St.) Based on community dances of days gone by, the evening will feature live music with Black Velvet, a polka lesson and fun for the whole family. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the DJ starting at 6:30 p.m. and the live band at 7 p.m. Tickets for the Oct. 20th dance are available at the door, online at www.countrypridedanceclub.ca. $20/family/household of four; $10/adult; $5/ youth; 3 years and under free. Hot dogs, pie and ice cream available for purchase in support of the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society!
Tea and Bazaar - Saturday, Oct. 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at Sacred Heart Parish (5508 47A Ave.) Come share a light lunch for $5. Baking, preserves, plants, religious articles, and miscellaneous kitchen items for sale.
Hearts of Harmony chorus is excited to perform Hearts Sings Canada, a show to celebrate Canada’s 150th. In presenting this all-Canadian repertoire, we feature songs from Cohen’s Hallelujah, to Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi. Please join our chorus, quartets and special guests, HOJA, on Saturday, Oct. 21st, 1:30 p.m. at Living Stones Church, 2020 40th Ave. Tickets $20 from members or at the door. Please join us as we showcase Canada in song!
Travel Memories at the Library - Nov. 1st from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, Snell Auditorium. New Zealand: Join Jess as she reminisces about her New Zealand adventures - where the scenery is stunning, the food is delectable and the people are kind and genuine. If you plan to bring a group, please contact us at 403-346-4576, ext. 1500. Join us in the Snell Auditorium for light refreshments.
Canadian Mental Health Association Thousands of people, world-wide, have successfully used what they learned at an 8-week Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP™) course to live happier and more satisfying lives while improving connections to their families, their friends, and their
community. A weekend Family WRAP course will run for 3 days: Fri, Oct. 20th from 6 – 9 p.m. and Sat, Oct. 21st from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and Oct. 22nd from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There is a fee for our courses; however, no learner will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Please call 403-342-2266 or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca to register.
‘Mindfulness, Meditation and the Body’ runs 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 Dickson Store Museum and Danish Canadian Museum are having their annual Julestue on Saturday Nov. 4th, 2017 from 10am-4pm at the Spruce View Hall. Danish Restaurant Lunch service begins at 11 a.m. Visit the vendors and get some unique gift ideas and some early Christmas shopping done. Admission $2.00 included coffee and juice and a chance to win a door prize. For more information or if you would like to be a vendor call Joanne at 403-5054917 or email: joanne@danishcanadians.com.
Daytime Documentaries at the Library - Nov. 8th from 2-4:30 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch. The First Monday in May: Follows the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s most attended fashion exhibition in history, China: Through the Looking Glass, an exploration of Chinese-inspired Western fashions by Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton. The film also covers the creation of the Met Gala, headed by Anna Wintour of Vogue Magazine, which raised funding for the Costume Institute. Join us for light refreshments in the Snell Auditorium. If you plan to bring a group, please contact us at 403-346-4576, extension 1500.
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® - Improve your balance, increase your circulation and reduce stress. Meet new friends and have FUN! Tai Chi is an ancient Taoist Art that is beneficial to people of all levels of fitness and ability and designed to strengthen both mind and body. A volunteer organization, FLK Taoist Tai Chi® has accredited instructors
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Community Calendar continued from page 10 and has been offering classes in Red Deer for over 30 years. Come and try the first week for free. Bring flat soled indoor shoes and wear loose clothing. Come and play with us! For more information go to www.taoist. org. Daytime - Mon/Fri 11 a.m. to noon; Tues/ Thurs 9:30-10:30 a.m. Also, evening classes run Mon/Wed 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays from 6:308:30 p.m. Health recovery class runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes also offered in Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Rimbey and Lacombe.
HEARTS of HARMONY is welcoming new members. We are an a capella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing harmony, barbershop style. During the month of September the group will host an open house every Monday. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave). Join us any Monday night and experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women! For more information, call Yvonne at 403-986-1034 or Sheryl at 403-742-4218. Visit our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.
The Dickson Store Museum will be holding a Dinner Theatre on Nov. 24th at the Spruce View Hall. Doors open at 5:30 - dinner at 6 p.m. Performance of Turn Up Your Hearing Aid! to follow. Tickets are $45 each or a table of eight for $320. For tickets or information call 403-728-3355. Another show runs Nov. 25th. Doors open at 12:30 - performance of Turn Up Your Hearing Aid! begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 each or a table of eight for $160.00. For tickets or information call 403-728-3355.
The Family Enrichment Program is offering FREE parent workshops this September to parents in our community. These workshops have been very successful in the past for many parents that have participated in them. Please note that The Family Enrichment Program is funded by the provincial government and the workshops are just one of many supports we offer to families. The details for the workshops are as follows. The workshops for parents and caregivers focus on enhancing family relationships through increased awareness and understanding of fundamental relational skills. The workshops are open to all parents/caregivers with children ages three to 17. Sept. 26th - Exploring Solutions & Resolving Conflict with children/teens. The workshops take place at Catholic Social Services, 5104—48 Ave. Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Workshops are free, preregistration is required prior to the onset of the workshop. Call 403-347-8844, ext. 2935.
The Central Alberta Prostate Cancer Support Group is having another musical this year in an effort to increase awareness and at the same time demonstrate that there is life after a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Once again some of our members will be providing part of the entertainment during the evening along with Visions Country Gospel. Awareness Musicale will be held at Festival Hall, adjacent to the Memorial Centre, on Oct. 13th from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $20 and funds will go support individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer, and their families, in meeting expenses related to treatment and equipment that might be needed to help them remain at home, (eg: wheelchair lift, supplies, etc.) There will also be a silent auction of donated items and donations for the silent auction are greatly appreciated.
The Senior Citizens’ Downtown House Craft/Bake Sale runs Oct. 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables available by emailiing scitizen@shaw.ca Lunches served Mon. – Thurs. Watch for weekly specials. Cards on regular days at regular hours. Bingo – Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Share your heart of compassion for those facing emotional and relational challenges by attending Shalom’s annual Fall FriendRaiser on Saturday, Oct. 21st. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with program beginning at 7 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church, 16 McVicar Street, Red Deer. Client testimonials, program updates, entertainment by Joyful Melody Trio, refreshments following program. No admission; free-will offering. More info call 403.342.0339.
(for those wanting to complete any type of loss including, but not limited to, divorce, death, health etc) starting Oct. 17th in the evening or Oct. 18th in the afternoons. Cost is $295 which some benefits may cover. If you are not sure this program is for you please attend the free information session on Sept. 26th from 7-8:30 at 4101-54 Ave. to find out more. Please call 403342-4966 to register or for more information
Red Deer Boardwalk, Red Deer Bent Iron Gym, CollegeSide Gardens; Sunnybrook Grocery, and the South Hill Bottle Depot.
Golden Circle continues with Thursday night dances - admission is $7 per person and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-341-4672, 403-347-6165 or 403-3422875. The Allsorts play Oct. 12th. There’s a Black Velvet dinner/dance Oct. 19th (advance tickets only). Three’s A Crowd plays Oct. 26th.
The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) is tickled pink to host their second
The Senior Citizens Downtown House craft and bake sale on Oct. 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 403-346-4043. Are you interested in learning the centuries old art of Taoist Tai Chi® Developed for the benefit of both mind and body, this practice can be of benefit to people of all levels of fitness or ability. Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® offers Health Recovery Classes on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to sharing the health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi® arts training. We have been in Red Deer for over 30 years. (because it works!) We are located in the Port o’Call Shopping Centre behind Scotia Bank in downtown Red Deer. For more information go to www.Taoist.Org and follow the links.
Red Deer Scottish Country Dancers Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Alberta Community Art Clubs Association Albert Spirit Show 2017, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Oct. 15th.
host dance classes with a certified teacher every Wednesday night at Knox Presbyterian Church Gymnasium (4718 Ross St.) at 7 p.m. All are welcome. More information can be found at reddeerscottishcountrydancers. weebly.com and/or Carolyn 403-813-7505.
Sunrise Toastmasters meet every Tuesday (except following long weekends) from 7 - 8:15 a.m. These early risers learn public speaking and leadership skills in the lower level of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 40 Holmes Street - just behind Canadian Tire on the north hill. Everyone over 18 is welcome. Call Jock Mackenzie at 403-357-4895 for further information.
Does your children’s fashion sense change on a weekly basis? Not sure what to do with your old clothing? Donate your reusable clothing and cloth items to Diabetes Canada’s reusable goods donation program. Drop your bagged items in our blue clothing donation bins located at the locations listed below. Call 1-800505-5525 or visit declutter.diabetes.ca for more information. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of the 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes, while diverting items from landfill. Sites include Red Deer Walmart, Red Deer Independent Grocery, Red Deer Superstore, Burger Baron, Red Deer Fas Gas Plus, Red Deer Sentinel Storage, Red Deer Ludus Ltd, Red Deer Wholesale Club, Bethany CollegeSide,
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Red Deer Ukulele Circle invites all skill levels to join in the fun. We meet the third Wednesday of each month upstairs at #6, 5579-47 St. in Red Deer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and introduction starts at 6:45 p.m. Strumming starts at 7 p.m. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied with an adult. For the song book ask to join our closed facebook page. For more information, call Leann at 403-358-4855.
HALLOWEEN CEILIDH supporting the RED DEER LEGION PIPE BAND will be held Oct. 28th from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Pidherny Centre (Curling Club) 4725 43 St. Red Deer. Music by the CELTIC JAM JARS and the RDLPB. Snacks, Cash Bar, Envelope Auction and much more. Tickets are $25.00/person and can be purchased at Parkland Mall, Regency Flooring (Sylvan Lake), or from any RDLPB member. For more, call 403-782-7183.
Suicide Information & Education Services is currently taking registrations for their free 12-week Living Beyond Suicide Loss Support Group starting Sept. 28th. This group is for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. Registration is also open for their eight-week Grief Recovery Method® Groups
annual Speakeasy Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 4th at 7 p.m. Join the MAG for a costumed, adult only evening like no other! They are transporting you back into the ‘Dirty Thirties’ this year, a decade that saw the emergence of Superman and Batman, swing music, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and Art Deco, so dress in your best 1930s or comic book inspired clothing. The event begins at the MAG with behind the scenes tour of the MAG Collection, then everyone will make their way next door to the Golden Circle for an evening of crafts from the 1930s, specially crafted cocktails, appetizers by Nan Dell’s Chickadee Catering Co., dances led by Red Aces Dance Club and a special guest DJ that will make this night a ring-a-ding-ding romp! This is THE Halloween event you can’t miss! Have a caricature of yourself done on the night by the MAG’s own talented Mike Villasana. Tickets are $40 each, tables of 8 are $280 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at www.reddeermuseum. com, by phone 403-309-8405, or in-person at 4525 47A Ave., Red Deer, AB. Your ticket includes: entry to the event, behind the scenes MAG Collection tour (get up close and personal with artifacts), entertainment all night: a DJ, dance lessons by Red Aces, appetizers and more! There will be a cash bar on site; there are no drinks included in the ticket price.
Royal Canadian Air Force Association - the aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Wing members meet at noon on the second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. Contact: President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or amlow@shaw.ca.
The Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) is seeking new board members. CABIS provides support, advocacy, information and social events for people with brain injuries, their families and caregivers. Meetings are held on the last Monday evening of each month (except for July and August) at 4 p.m. at the CABIS office at #202- 4805 48 St. in Red Deer.
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Former Penhold town councillor hopes for Red Deer seat
CORY KINGSFIELD BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
Former Penhold Town Councillor Cory Kingsfield is
hoping for a spot on Red Deer’s City council. “One of the main reasons I decided to put my name on the ballot was because of
some of the things I have seen happen over the last number of years,” he said. “I’ve been a Central Alberta resident since 2000 and I have seen a lot of things change over the years. I’m a previous peace officer with the City of Red Deer and I have seen a lot of things that can be improved with law enforcement and emergency services as well as spending. A lot of money is being spent in some places where, as a resident of the area, I believe it should be spent differently.” Kingsfield added increases to taxes are also a concern for him. “As a former councillor in another municipality - I spent
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Notice of Election and Requirements for Voter Identification Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 11, 35, 46, 53) Local Jurisdiction: Red Deer County, Province of Alberta. Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Number of Ward or Electoral Office(s) Vacancies Division Number Red Deer County Mayor 1 Red Deer County Red Deer County Councillor 1 Division 2 Red Deer County Councillor 1 Division 3 Red Deer County Councillor 1 Division 4 Red Deer County Councillor 1 Division 6 Voting will take place on the 16th day of October, 2017, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Voting Stations will be located at: Division 1 Division 2 Delburne Community Hall Balmoral Community Centre Elnora Community Hall Willowdale Community Centre Lousana Community Hall Crossroads Church Pine Lake Hub Community Centre Valley Centre Community Hall Division 3 Ridgewood Community Centre Springbrook Fire Hall Penhold Regional Multiplex **Willowdale Community Centre Aberdeen Community Centre
Division 4 Knee Hill Valley Community Centre Innisfail Library & Learning Centre Bowden Friendship Centre Cottonwood Gordon Ag Community Centre
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Division 5 Spruce View Community Hall Fensala Hall - Markerville Former Benalto School Sylvan Lake Community Centre
Division 6 Sylvan Lake Community Centre Poplar Ridge Community Hall
*Note – Locations of voting stations are available on the County’s website at www.rdcounty.ca In order to vote, you must produce identification containing your name and current address for inspection. The identification must be one or more of the following: Operator’s / Driver’s license or an Alberta Identification Card; photo identification issued by a Canadian government or agency; bank / credit card statement or personal cheque; correspondence issued by a school, college or university; government cheque or cheque stub; income / property tax assessment notice; insurance policy or coverage card; letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee; pension plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation; residential lease or mortgage statement; statement of government benefits; utility bill; vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate; a letter or form (attestation) confirming that the person lives at the stated address, and the letter can be signed by any of the following authorized representatives of a: commercial property management company, correctional institution, First Nations band or reserve, post-secondary institution, facility that provides services to the homeless, or supportive living facility or treatment center as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. DATED at Red Deer County, in the Province of Alberta, this 27th day of September, 2017 Nancy Lougheed, Returning Officer 403-350-2152
four years on council - and in that municipality, during my tenure as councillor and deputy mayor, we didn’t increase taxes at all - in fact we decreased taxes over the four year period,” he said, adding he was elected to Penhold Town council in 2013. As for what he would bring to Red Deer City council if elected, Kingsfield said it is his experience.
“I have a law enforcement background, so that is one of the big things that I am an advocate for as well as for emergency services and supporting our firefighters and firemedics,” he said. “My background on council - cutting taxes was the main reason I ran for council previously, but also to help the community expand and to bring the community together.
I’m not in it for any other reason than to make the community better. I love the area, I love Red Deer and I call it my home. “In my previous experience we worked on the annexation process with the surrounding County. We have also been trying to work with the City of Red Deer and the County previously to get our water services and transit - that sort of thing.”
County Division 3 incumbent hoping to fix aging road system BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
Incumbent Red Deer County Division 3 candidate Don Church is looking to upgrade the County’s aging infrastructure. “Roads are always an issue,” Church said. “We have roads and bridges that need replacement and a lot of them are 50 to 60 years old. We have had a steady process of replacing them. “Fortunately in this economic environment, we have been getting contracts below budget. We have saved over 10 per cent in the last couple years—allowing us to do more projects with the same amount of money.” Church is pleased that the County has installed higher-quality paved roads, which will last longer and be more economically viable. “We need to build roads and upgrade the current ones to better standards,” he said. “It costs a lot more money, but in the long run—it is money well spent because they last longer and stand up better.” Being able to come in under budget has allowed the County to keep the taxation millage rate consistent. “We have had a zero per cent mill rate increase. “The building of new development has taken care of any tax increase that may have been required,” Church said. Being able to keep taxation
DON CHURCH rates the same fits snugly into Church’s re-election platform. “Tax fairly and spend wisely. I want to diversify the County in the business/commercial, as well as diversify farming as well,” he said. Church believes that economic diversification is the reason the County has been able to effectively weather the economic downturn. He said, “Diversifying the County and building new developments,” has allowed the County to continue to generate revenue without raising rates. Church hopes to continue to be a voice for Division 3 County residents. “I have enjoyed the last four years and there are a few more things we would like to accomplish,” he said. “I want to continue to represent the people of Division 3.”
Church believes experience on council will allow them to go right back to work—something that can be difficult to do with new councillors. “The first couple years were a learning experience,” he said. “We had four new councillors last time. It makes it a lot easier with people who have experience.” Church wants Division 3 County residents to vote for him because he has, “Experience with the council and we looking forward to bigger and better things in the future.” He added growth is key to the County’s future and plans are already underway. “We have drawn up area structure plans for Springbrook, Benalto and Spruce View. We are looking for more growth in all these areas,” he said.
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City Briefs OCTOBER IS CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH Have a coffee, get a free membership and get to know your library during Library month! The public is invited to visit any branch of Red Deer Public Library Oct. 12th between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., to meet staff, sign up for free resident library cards, take self-guided tours and have free refreshments. “Red Deer Public Library has grown a lot over the past few years,” said CEO Christina Wilson. “And we invite all Red Deerians to come say hi and see what we’re up to. “See the newest Timberlands Branch in École Barrie Wilson Elementary School, browse the collection and sit by the fireplace at the Dawe Branch, or come downtown to peruse the Friend’s Book Shop, see the beautiful Children’s Department and check out the huge non-fiction collection upstairs.”
SEPTEMBER BUILDING PERMITS EXCEED LAST YEAR TOTALS September was another solid month for building permits in Red Deer, continuing the trend of outpacing the same month one year before. There were 113 permits issued last month for a value of $13.1 million, compared to 102 permits issued in September 2016 for a value of $7.2 million. Values for residential, commercial and industrial permits last month exceeded values in September of last year. Notable projects included a building permit for a new five storey apartment building, valued at $6 million and located downtown at 4712 47A Ave. across from the spray park. Overall year-to-date values still fall behind 2016.
RDC ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE Red Deer College will enhance its leadership team on Oct. 16th, when Shelley Ralston joins as the vice president corporate. Since 2011, Ralston has been the Director of Talent and Culture with Xerox Canada, and her national-level portfolio included all aspects of sourcing, recruiting, learning and development, leadership development, strategic workforce planning and diversity and inclusion.
The vice president corporate position is new to the College, and RDC undertook a national search to fill the role. Ralston looks forward to her diverse portfolio, which will allow her to integrate her experience into a new operational role. “Joining RDC in this capacity is a wonderful opportunity for me to further commit my passion and abilities to help prepare for our future. I have always been impressed with the dedication and commitment of the faculty and staff at RDC and look forward to bringing new insights and perspectives to support our learners and the communities of Central Alberta.” While busy in her daily corporate life, Ralston also dedicates her time to high-level community initiatives that support Central Alberta and beyond. She was part of RDC’s Board of Governors for six years and has also been on boards for numerous community organizations.
REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION FOR ART COMPETITIONS Artists are invited to submit a Request for Pre-Qualification for two public art projects: one in Great Chief Park and one at the future location of Canada 150 Square in the Capstone at Riverlands district. In keeping with the effort to provide a green approach to the design and construction of the new fieldhouse at Great Chief Park, the public artwork for this project should follow the same environmentally conscious philosophy. A proposed public plaza, Canada 150 Square will serve as a natural gathering place for everything from impromptu gatherings to large-scale special events. The public artwork for this location will become a landmark and icon for Capstone at Riverlands, but will also be a functional piece that incorporates seating. All Canadian artists or permanent residents of Canada are welcome to participate in this competition. Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to download the application package (reference No. AB-2017-05853). The deadline for submissions is Nov. 1st.
by Mark Weber RDC STUDENT WINS CINEMATOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP Red Deer College is proud to announce that fourth year Motion Picture Arts student Everett Sokol has won the national William F. White/Vilmos Zsigmond Cinematography Scholarship. The award of $3,000 was presented to Everett earlier this month at the Bell Lightbox Theatre during the annual industry reception hosted by William F. White International Inc. as part of the Toronto International Film Festival. The scholarship is designed to provide a new generation of Canadian cinematographers with access to post-secondary hard skills training and development. The William F. White/Vilmos Zsigmond Cinematography Scholarship is awarded to a fulltime post-secondary Canadian student who is currently enrolled in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of studies at an accredited College or University Cinematography program.
Applicants are adjudicated by a scholarship committee which chooses the successful candidate by taking into account academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and interests, community involvement and awards. Along with practical application requirements including proof of enrollment and copies of the student’s latest transcripts, an essay or review of any Vilmos Zsigmond film is also required for submission. This essay could be a review on how the cinematography enhances the storytelling or it could focus on the technical aspects of the piece’s photography, such as lighting techniques, camera angles and colouring. William F. White International Inc. (Whites) is Canada’s oldest and largest provider of professional motion picture, television, digital media and theatrical production equipment. Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) was a close collaborator and business partner with Whites for over 25 years. He passed away in 2016.
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Local Jurisdiction: LACOMBE COUNTY, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Office COUNTY COUNCILLOR COUNTY COUNCILLOR COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Number of Vacancies 1 1 1
Electoral Division Number Division 1 Division 5 Division 6
Voting will take place on the 16th day of October, 2017, between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM. Voting stations will be located at: Division 1
Alix Community Hall (5008 - 49 Avenue, Alix) Haynes Hall (Haynes Rd.) (SE 4-39-24-W4)
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Gull Lake Hall (25 Lakeview Avenue, SV Gull Lake) Lincoln Hall (Sec. Hwy. 792, Lincoln Rd.) (NW 24-41-28-W4) Blackfalds Community Hall (4810 Womacks Rd., Blackfalds)
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Rainy Creek Hall (Rainy Creek Rd. and RGE RD 1-4) (NE 32-39-1-W4) Forshee Hall (RGE RD 2-0) (NE 25-41-2-W4) Blindman Valley Ag Centre (5202 – 51 Street, Bentley)
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Space constraints resounding issue with Catholic School trustees BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
The need for more space in the Red Deer Catholic School Division was the biggest issue heard from current trustees and those seeking election at a meet and greet held last week. With enrolment up nearly 6% this year, every candidate said space constraints need to be addressed. Adriana LaGrange, who has been a Red Deer Catholic school trustee for 10 years, said the regional division has grown exponentially. “We have tremendous growth. When I first started 10 years ago we had 5,600 students and we’re over 10,000 in our school division,” she said. “We do go all the way out to Rocky Mountain House and down to Olds, so we are seeing growth throughout the whole division.” Murray Hollman, who is seeking a second term on the board, said he recognizes the space constraints in the Catholic schools. “With our astronomical growth rate, it’s a good problem to have, but it’s almost growing out of a school a year,” he said, adding increasing needs in the classrooms are also at the top of his mind. “From being able to support our teachers and our students and making sure everything they need are there. Our ESL (English as a Second Language) population is sitting around 30 per cent now, so there are huge needs in classrooms.” New candidate Cynthia Leyson said she is also hearing other concerns from the community. “I’m also hearing that the workload for teachers is high. I’m still
learning the issues and concerns for teachers.” Incumbent Anne Marie Watson said space constraints in the school system are also at the forefront of her mind. “We’ve experienced above average growth for our area consistently, so that is great that people are choosing Catholic education, but it causes some issues when we don’t have enough spaces for our kids and we are packing more and more kids into classrooms,” she said. “We opened two new schools this year, but the need for more schools is there.” Carlene Smith, running for Catholic School trustee for the first time, said there are many issues she is hearing from the community. “The big focuses are more schools for our district - we are an ever-growing population and we are struggling to find space for all of our students,” she said, adding she has served on school council for the last seven years. “We need to modernize our old and outdated schools. And we need stable government funding solid funding that our school district can rely on year over year.” Candidate Kim Pasula added resources is also a concern. “We just finished the completion of two new schools and at this time we have a fair number of schools at capacity. People are choosing Catholic education, but at the same time we have to ensure teachers and our schools have the resources they need to provide the high standard of Catholic education.” Meanwhile, LaGrange added she is seeking re-election because she feels she has much to offer. “I’m the current president of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association and the vice president of the Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association, so I feel very passionate about education,
specifically Catholic education. I definitely feel called by God.” Leyson added she is running because she feels it is the next step for her. “I’ve worked at Michener Centre for nearly 29 years and I plan to retire. I love children and I would like to advocate for the children and teachers,” she said. “This is a new journey and I hope I get the chance to prove myself to the community. I believe in Catholic education so I would like to continue to advocate and promote that.” Hollman said he is seeking re-election because his work on the board is not done. “There is still more of me to give. I am still being called by God to give back and I still really enjoy it.” Watson added she hopes for another term on the board because she has a strong skill-set to offer. “I think I bring a fair and balanced perspective to the board table and I think I’ve got a proven track record of success on the board and in our community as a volunteer. I have a passion for serving and I hope to continue that role.” Smith said her decision to run for the position came after much self reflection. “Three of my four children are in the school system, so I have a long time in the schools left. If I am going to enter into this type of advocacy, now is the time.” Pasula added he ultimately wants to make a positive impact. “I believe Catholic education is important - it always has been and it always will be,” he said. “I thought it was time to step up and make sure we do a better job of advocating for Catholic education.”
Exploring the street names of Red Deer One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to the names of street and avenues in Red Deer is why the north-south roadways are called avenues and the east-west roads are streets. The usual pattern in North America is the other way around. The simple answer is that no one knows for sure. The original townsite of Red Deer was mapped out by George Bemister in November 1890. Generally, he called the north-south thoroughfares avenues. However, he was not consistent in his pattern of names. While the main north-south road was designated as Gaetz Avenue, the main east-west road was called Ross Avenue. This anomaly continued from 1890 to 1909 when the Town of
Red Deer finally changed the name to Ross Street. In the original townsite plan of Red Deer, almost all the streets and avenues were named after the senior officials of the Calgary-Edmonton Railway Company, which was constructed through Red Deer in 18901891. Hence, Mann (49th) St. and McKenzie (49th) Ave. were named after Sir Donald Mann and Sir William McKenzie, the two superintendents for the railway contractors and later the founders of the Canadian Northern Railway. One exception to this pattern came with the naming of Gaetz Avenue. Rev. Leonard Gaetz provided a half share of his farm for the townsite of Red Deer and thus got one of the major roads
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named after him. While the initial intent with the street and avenue names was to provide a perpetual remembrance of the C&E Railway officials, only one of those names continues to this day. That is Ross which is named after Sir James Ross, the head of the C&E Railway. In 1913, the City of Red Deer decided to move away from named streets and avenues and to adopt a new system, much like the one that had been used in Calgary. The City was divided into four quadrants and the streets and avenues were given numbers such as 1st St. S.E. and 2nd Ave. N.W. In a few spots downtown, these numbers can still be seen embedded in the sidewalks. A few thoroughfares kept their names, such as Ross and Gaetz as well as Waskasoo (now 45th) Ave. In another anomaly that defies reasonable explanation, 7th St. S.W. (now 43rd St.) was universally called Victoria Avenue. In 1947, when natural gas service was being installed, Northwestern Utilities asked the City to adopt an Edmonton-style system (e.g. 52nd St. and 47th Ave.) The Central Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association protested the loss of historical names. Consequently, 50th St. and 50th Ave. continued to have their original designations as Ross and Gaetz. Over the next several years, this new pattern was followed with occasional exceptions such as Spruce Drive. In 1961, when the Sunnybrook subdivision was developed, the traditional grid pattern of streets was not used. This meant that a system of named rather than numbered streets would be more practical. A decision was also made that the names would all start with the same letter as the subdivision. Initially, there was no particular significance to the names used. However, in 1964, the Old Timers Association convinced the City to use pioneer family and prominent residents’ names for the streets. Morrisroe was the first subdivision where this new policy was followed. The former City’s Archives Committee was
EARLY CITY VIEW - Original townsite map of Red Deer, November 1890. Note that George Bemister, the surveyor, called both Gaetz and Ross Avenues, even though Gaetz runs north and south and Ross runs east and west. photo courtesy of the National Archives of Canada
asked to prepare a list of 35 to 40 names of pioneers, long-time residents and prominent citizens with the same letter as the new subdivision. This list was then passed on to a City naming committee for a selection of names which were to be relatively easy to spell, and which did not conflict with any existing street names. With arterial roads, or ones that extended through several subdivisions, numbers continued to be used. However, there were occasional exceptions such as Taylor Drive, which is the major arterial road running north and south on the west side of the City. The mix of numbered thoroughfares with named streets and avenues continues. However, often the names used are no longer those of longtime and/or prominent residents and families.
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Awareness Musicale supports prostate cancer awareness BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
In an effort to raise awareness and funds to support those dealing with a diagnosis of prostate cancer, the Central Alberta Prostate Cancer Support Group is hosting the fourth annual ‘Awareness Musicale’. Featuring various musical groups, the evening is set for Oct. 13th at Festival Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Organizers say part of the goal of the event is to bolster awareness that there is life after a prostate cancer diagnosis. Once again some of the group’s members will be providing part of the entertainment during the evening along with Visions Country Gospel. Admission is $20 and funds will go to support individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer, and their families, in meeting expenses related to treatment and equipment that might be needed to help them remain at home. There will also be a silent auction of donated items and donations for the silent auction are greatly appreciated. Besides Visions Country Gospel, there will be performances
by Lloyd Griffiths, Ray Baird, Maurice Paul, and Gordon Ross. Tickets ($20 each) are available at 53rd Street Music. “Visions has supported us over the years,” said Mac Dunbar. “At some of their regular concerts, they’ve donated some proceeds to us. They’ve been very helpful.” Dunbar was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007. He recalls a number of treatment options being presented, including what’s called brachytherapy, a treatment that delivers radiation internally. He was about to receive the treatment when it was decided that he wasn’t an ideal candidate for it after all. “So they said, okay - let’s go to plan B,” he recalled. This called for external beam radiation. This involved 37 treatments throughout the months of January and February in 2008. “The results have been good - I’ve had no signs of a re-occurrence,” he said, adding he gets his PSA (prostate specific antigen) checked every six months. “It’s stable. It hasn’t changed,” he added. “And that’s one of the issues with prostate cancer - there are a variety of treatments, and several of the treatments have potentially bad side effects.” But the point is that there are a number of options to explore.
Interim UCP leader Nathan Cooper promotes inclusive party BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
Interim United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Nathan Cooper, who was in Lacombe for a meet and greet last week, has no concerns about the current leadership race between Jason Kenney, Brian Jean and Doug Schweitzer fracturing the party. “Leadership races are competitive processes,” Cooper said. “I had two brothers growing up and there were times we didn’t agree on all things but at the end of the day—we came together around the dinner table and moved forward together. That is exactly what we will see with our party.” Cooper, who has said he is remaining neutral in the race, said there are three strong candidates who could potentially run the UCP party—with Jeff Callaway recently backing out of the race. “It is an exciting time to be a conservative in Alberta and I firmly believe the best days are ahead of us. I look forward to supporting the permanent leader—whoever that may be,” he said. An issue many Albertans are concerned about with the new conservative party is where they stand on social issues. Cooper, who recently announced his views on the LGBTQ issues have changed in the 10 years since he worked for a conservative group called Canada Family Action, said the new UCP party will be inclusive. “We want to be an open, inclusive party where all conservatives of all backgrounds, faiths and gender diversities feel welcome in the party,” he said. “I think it is important that moving forward we are a reflection of Alberta. The agreement in principle lays out 14 rock solid conservative principles and if you subscribe to those principles—you
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have a home in the United Conservative Party. People should feel welcome and I look forward to welcoming them. He added new immigrant communities are also welcome in the UCP. “We have a lot of shared values and it is important they feel welcome,” he said. Cooper said it is important for all MLAs to attend events like the meet and greet in Lacombe. “Listening to Albertans is a very important task that we as Alberta MLAs have to do,” he said. “It is important for us to listen to Albertans all across the province from all sorts backgrounds, professions and walks of life. We have an important job to be representing those folks. Too often politicians think they know but don’t take the time to listen and listening is a very important part of the process.” He added it is important for the UCP to continue to fulfill its role as the official opposition until the next election. “We need to fulfill our role as the official opposition and be hard at work for Albertans. “That means providing alternatives, solutions and criticizing the government when necessary,” he said. The new leader of the UCP will be announced on Oct. 28th and Cooper said the party will be fully behind that individual. “I believe on the 30th when we go back to session, we will be stronger than we ever have been and will be in full support of the permanent leader,” he said.
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Sometimes, doctors will choose to delay specific treatment and simply practice ‘active surveillance’ on the prostate, he said. “But the thing is there are many different treatment options, and people need to get themselves educated about those quickly.” As for the support group, it was first launched by Bill Martynes and Mike Eckenswiller about 20 years ago, with help from Marg Scheyen of the Canadian Cancer Society. Dunbar joined right after he received his treatment. “I didn’t know about them before then, and that’s one of the primary advantages for people to hear about it now. We encourage people to come to us and talk about the treatment options also because within our group, one or more of us has experienced every one of those treatments,” said Dunbar. “There’s someone who has been down that road.” The group is an informal get-together, where men share stories about their experiences with prostate cancer. The meetings are open to anyone who is interested, and there is no expectation of commitment. According to Prostate Cancer Canada, one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is also the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, and it’s estimated that in 2017 in Canada, about 21,300 men will be diagnosed, and 4,100 will die of the disease. Meanwhile, the support group meets the third Thursday of each month at 4758 Ross St. Wives and family members are welcome to come along as well. “It’s good camaraderie” said Dunbar of the group. “And it’s a good opportunity to help others.” The men also have a coffee group that meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the restaurant at the Black Knight Inn. For more about Awareness Musicale, the support group or tickets for the show, call Bert at 403-350-5511; Bill at 403-342-0694; Franco at 403-392-1477 or Maurice at 403-704-3544.
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École Secondaire Notre Dame High School 2016-2017 Top Academic Awards CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE BY ACHIEVING HONOUR ROLL STATUS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR. To be recognized for this full-year, students must be registered in a minimum of 10 Notre Dame approved credits in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Grade 10 Honour Roll with First Class Standing 90-100% average in all subjects Guthrie, Allison Suerte, Angely Claire Jansen, Zackary Goyan, Hannah Souter, Katherine Moore, Elizabeth Giroux, Nicole Nielsen, Lauren Culligan, Kaitlin Sekora, Jessica Herrera, Betina Bickley, Emilee Galvez, Nicole Cruz, Mary Margaret Resendes, Taylor Wiggins, Brooklyn Santos, Emmanuel Gulayets, Juliana Davey, Brady Lajeunesse, Bria Leibel, Kyla Scherr, Ashley Tiemens, Jasmyn Beltran, Ylamae Oakes, Jared Lajeunesse, Avery Dela Cruz, Mikaela Kaznovskyi, Yevhen Gringhuis, Evan Murray, Haiden McIlravey, Julia Watt, Tyler Purdy, Hannah Budgell, Danielle Iliscupidez, Lexyn Bettesworth, Zachery Girgis, Peter Murdoch, Caitlyn Lee, Daniel Pelonia, Xzel Danielson, Johann Camac, McKenna Carling, Sara Purdy, Anne-Marie Agot, Janelle Marie Uy, Austin Bautista, Fatima Joy Borsutzky, Carinne Kolasa, Jillian Layson, Jyla Francine Sinnamon, Jade Schoettler, Francesca Desilets, Eric Matthews, Mackenzie Grade 10 Honour Roll 80-89% average in all subjects Kelly, Kendra Friesen, Azalea Sansregret, Sage Piche, Kia Lewis, Sydney Malone, Avery Brezovan, Katya Barnes, Daniel Justason, Nicole Evangelista, Danica Michailidou Koupantsis, Spyridoula Henry, Sarah Pruden, Rain
Corrigan, Hannah Zinger, Joshua Kells, Brooklyn Dupaya, Xanthea Tamayo, Yvonne Thea McCabe, Hannah Nguyen, Tammy Houghton, Joshua Bradford, Allie Letwin, Matias Hilsabeck, Sophie McNeil, Emma Simenson, Sydney Brouilette, Carter Poffenroth, Alicia Vetterli, Annika Perez, Nicole Ann Allier, Pilar Bayona, Nikki Velasco, Therese Ann Ciano, Prudence Phillips, Mackenzie Gonzales, Alexandra Popowitch, Haley Bernier, Makayla Nouhoheflin, Juarez-Gracias Sandquist, Chantelle Nieuwenhuis, Styn Alba, Antonette Sim, Mackenzie Hall, Kailyn Decena, Jill Kristal Dawn Barclay, Rylan Smith, Massimo O’Neill, Cassidy Stauffer, Alyson Kaczynski, Corbin Aulenback, Kathleen Zeniuk, Tyler Nieuwoudt, Johane Brennan, Chloe Mendoza, Dimitra-Kristah Gonzalez Alvarez, Deonna Uy, Amanda Martinez, Ricardo McKenzie, Tristen Friesen, Noah Cunningham, Bergen Litwinski, Brooke Claasen, Heiko McNain, Alexis Jones, Tatiana Manlapaz, Mark Currie, Brayden Soriano, Miguel Louis Mattice, Tiegan Bowe, Kaitlyn Kopec, Brody Cabigting, Lyanne Guzman Rodriguez, Yael Thompson, Zoe Grobmeier, Kristofer Nichols, Aalyah Yap, Vince Victor Reschny, Jayden O’Connor, Haley Smart, Mackenzie Currie, Carmen Varty, Taylor Von Hollen, Madison Llamas, Phoebe Gwyne Alvarez, Dixee Lyn Freed, Rosemary Pasholok, Oleksiy
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Miller, Kennedy Johnson, Tristin Wilson, Austin Schlachter, Andrew Sheane, Logan Thomas, Ashton Morgan, Kayla Baxter, Kolbyn Cook, Ethan Cook, Braeden Hidalgo, Froilan Jr. Sterling, Cayden Palomino, Aira Nikka Toppe, Ty Jaques, Mason Foster, Morgan Murray, Brian Wells, Kaeden Dallaire, Brooklynn Boye-Thompson, Denzel Leece, Tye Bryck, Brett Stevens, Paige Holt, Jordon Medina, Brian Simoneau, Lexie Rutherford, James Prang-Johnston, Abby Dailo, Cheska Abapo, Erlyn Cromie, Ty Herrera, Antonella Hovelkamp, Nicholas Flunder, Raine Petrowsky, Kira Grade 11 Honour Roll with First Class Standing 90-100% in all subjects Zambra, Rhea Kusk, Taylor Shokeir, Emma Scrase, Sarah Junck, Adam Doll, Matthew Svitich, Aiden Mitra, Alexandra Julia Lorenzo, Ericka Mae Hollman, Gracyn Grieman, Thea Bailey, Anna Jensen, Emily Nwosu, Heidi Ostrosser, Keira Howitt, Mackenzie Annett, Ashley Fraser, Ryley Gagnon, Samantha Eberle, Rylan Patrick, Mercedes Brezovan, Natalia Marcinek, Christina Sylvestre, Samantha Menezes, Rohnin Fraser, Jillian Mitchell, Larissa Fischer, Chloe Walz, Paige Leinweber, Erin Panteluk, Luke Tomusiak, Sara Sorokan, Hope Biccum, Keana Budvarson, Kristen
Pantony, Jericho Vincent, Hollie Persson, Drew Lukacs, Kristamarie Sandquist, Brayden Hucal, Sydney Packard, Kallan West, Ethan Dan, Daria Dela Pena, Leoneil Xean Tensen, Shelbey Hetu-McLean, Sydney Rose, Joshua Lim, Jaeyoung Brischuk, Madison Molino, Shantal Hayden, Niklas Grade 11 Honour Roll 80-89% average in all subjects Beally, Julie McAllister, Deirdre Rheaume, Emilie Sawchuk, Kaylee Marquart, Hailey David, Katelynn Davis, Jessica Airey, Skylar Arevalo, Jullana Woytas, Riley Endrinal, Nadia Michnik, Braiden Benoit, Megan Cassidy, Rylee Steppler, Kamryn Wilcox, Connor Malaque, Erick McNeil, Joshua Tomas, Irish Joy Baker, Zachary Obera, Sera Chelsea Niemand, Charlotte McCullough, Carly Colosimo, Isaac Canaynay, Elline Danielle Dizon, Jan Ciccareli Anthony, Gem DeBoon, Jenna Jablonski, Taiya Toews, Emilie Fung, Joyce Roy, Sarah Broughton, Zackery Evora, Kenia Abell, Brianna Hufalar, Joshua Moline, Ty Unrau, Émilie Roque, Kyle Raphael McCulloch, Kaitlyn Bussard, Jade LaGrange, Brydon Clausen, Britney Peralta, Paolo Robin, Domonique Fenech, Freeman St. Pierre, Jenna Basisty, Zachary Thomas, Emma Ogilvie, Kassandra Yule, Ekaterina Smith, Jill Johnston, Kieran Belsher, Nycailah
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Draft policy to allow Albertans 18 years and older to purchase and consume cannabis Albertans over the age of 18 will be able to purchase and consume cannabis come next summer, according to the Alberta Cannabis Framework, which is currently in draft form. The federal government will legalize and regulate cannabis next July. Last week, the Alberta government invited citizens to provide feedback on the draft framework to manage cannabis legalization in the province. More than 45,000 Albertans responded to the government’s online survey about cannabis this summer – one of the most successful government surveys in Alberta’s history. The Alberta Cannabis Framework proposes who will be able to buy and use cannabis once it is legal, where they will be able to buy it and where they will be allowed to use it. The framework supports four policy priorities for legalization - keeping cannabis out of the
hands of children, promotister of justice and Solicitor ▾ ing public safety on roads, General. “I’D LIKE TO THANK in workplaces and in public Other details of the EVERY ALBERTAN WHO spaces, protecting public draft framework include PARTICIPATED IN OUR VARIOUS provincial oversight and health and limiting the ilregulation of wholesaling licit market. ENGAGEMENTS REGARDING “I’d like to thank every and distribution of canCANNABIS LEGALIZATION Albertan who participatnabis products through OVER THE SUMMER. WITH ed in our various engagethe Alberta Gaming and YOUR INPUT, WE’VE DRAFTED Liquor Commission ments regarding cannabis legalization over the sumA PROPOSED FRAMEWORK TO (AGLC); a public possesmer. With your input, MANAGE LEGALIZED CANNABIS sion limit for adults of 30 we’ve drafted a proposed grams; the ability to grow IN OUR PROVINCE.” framework to manage leup to four cannabis plants, galized cannabis in our no taller than one metre, province. We look forward at home for personal use; Kathleen Ganley to receiving additional restrictions on retail loca▴ feedback from Albertans tions selling alcohol, tobacon this framework,” said Kathleen Ganley, min- co or pharmaceuticals together with cannabis;
strict rules around zoning retail locations and training for employees; province-wide restrictions on where cannabis can be used in public, with an emphasis on protecting children and limiting second-hand exposure; ability for municipalities to introduce additional restrictions on public consumption; new tools to expand the ability of police to address drug-impaired driving and development of an extensive public education program. Full details of the draft Alberta Cannabis Framework are available online and Albertans are encouraged to provide feedback to the government. The online survey runs until Oct. 27th at midnight. A final version of the framework and legislation is expected to be introduced later this winter. - Fawcett
Homegrown Theatre welcomes all who are interested BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
The Homegrown Theatre Production Company, founded in Lacombe in 2016, is a non-profit theatre group which welcomes those of all ages and abilities. “Our board members, directors, producers,
we’re all volunteers, and we’re looking to bring local, talented people in to help us with our programs that we’re planning to put on, and no experience is required to join,” said Sandra Harder, one of the volunteers of Homegrown Theatre. Harder said they use local businesses as much as they can for printing, props, costumes, venues,
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promotions and things like that. “We write all our own scripts and things like that, and last year we did The Phil Buster Variety Show, which was very popular,” she said, adding that it was a live theatre production set in the fifties. “We had three or four skits that we did and then we had some local singers come in and everything was set in that era.” Currently sitting on the Homegrown committee are around seven people. Homegrown Theatre will be having a performance in November, a live radio play of a short version of It’s A Wonderful Life. Harder said when it comes to casting parts there isn’t a typical audition process like some other theatre performances. “We want everybody of all ages and abilities and no experience just to come out, because we have lots of different parts to fill and if you’re not good at one thing, you might be really good
at another thing,” she said. Partnering with the City of Lacombe, they will be looking for actors and crew members looking to participate. “Basically all you have to do for that is sit and read because it’s a radio play.” She said their will be rehearsals for it, but as far as auditions go, if anyone comes they will find something for them whether it’s acting, helping with the props, costumes, makeup or helping to make up the stage set. “The benefit is we’re all having fun and doing something exciting in our own backyard.” She said the monies they do raise at their performances will go to a group in town called the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, with an ultimate goal of getting a venue where they can have plays and dances or musical recitals at a regular venue, or home as Harder calls it. The play will take place Nov. 24th and 25th at the Lacombe Upper Elementary School at 7pm.
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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. Heart & Stroke Foundation, Red Deer – Looking for Course Marshalls and Water Station Volunteers Needed for Run with Heart. Contact at runwithheart@shaw.ca or (403) 318-0991. Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Red Deer– Hosting a Family Halloween Party on Sat. Oct. 28th and are looking for volunteers that want to be a part of the Halloween fun! Contact at 403-346-2010 ext. 113.
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Kerry Wood Nature Centre & Waskasoo Environmental Education Society, Red Deer– Looking for board members. Contact at 403-346-2010 ext. 103.
come youths as well (with some restrictions – just ask!). There is no minimum monthly commitment and no special skills are required. We will train you. A pleasant disposition is all that’s needed. Contact at stephanie.rogers@rdc.ab.ca or (403) 342-3519.
Diabetes Canada, Red Deer – Looking for 5 volunteers to sell raffle tickets and hand out information at the Diabetes Canada info booth at the Rebels hockey game on Oct 14, 2017. Time: 6:00PM to 10:00PM. Contact at Jackie.Morrison@diabetes.ca or call (403) 346-4631.
MADD Red Deer Chapter – Looking for board members. Contact at tcrawford@madd.ca or (877) 676-6233. Heart & Stroke Foundation, Red Deer – Looking for Heart Month Volunteers. Contact at callie.leshchyshyn@heartandstroke. ca or (587) 951-7104.
Diabetes Canada, Red Deer – Looking for volunteers with making phone calls to old donors and supporters and encourage them to join us again. Contact at Jackie.Morrison@diabetes.ca or call (403) 346-4631.
Heart & Stroke Foundation, Red Deer – Looking for Administrative Office Support Volunteer(s) to help in the office with phone calls, data entry, and various other administrative office tasks. Contact at callie.leshchyshyn@heartandstroke.ca or (587) 951-7104.
The Mustard Seed, Red Deer – Looking for corporate volunteer groups (9-12 people) to make sandwiches for the School Lunch Program before they start their workday. Volunteer shift times would be 7:00am to 8:30am 5 days a week. Groups are able to participate on a one-time basis but would be encouraged to make a regular commitment of 1-4 times per month. Contact at lindacaponpon@theseed.ca or call (403) 347-1844.
Heart & Stroke Foundation, Red Deer - The annual Heart & Stroke Golf Classic has been one of Heart & Stroke’s most successful tournaments in Alberta for more than 20 years! We are looking for dynamic people to join the Golf Classic Committee to help to recruit participants and sponsors, and to plan an amazing day on the golf course. Contact at
The Mustard Seed, Red Deer – Looking for volunteer groups (7-9 people) and/or sponsors who are interest in serving the most vulnerable citizens in Red Deer. The Mustard Seed provides meal service on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Volunteer groups would assist with kitchen prep, meal service, and clean up from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Groups are able to volunteer on a onetime basis or make a regular monthly commitment. Contact at lindacaponpon@theseed.ca or call (403) 347- 1844.
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Alberta Science Network, Red Deer –Looking for presenters to prepare and present a science curriculum-based, hands-on presentation to elementary and middle school classrooms. Contact at central@albertasciencenetwork.ca.
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VOLUNTEERS HELP CREATE GREAT NEIGHBOURHOODS Great Neighbours is an initiative supported by the City of Red Deer, Red Deer County and surrounding towns, with the goal of encouraging neighbours to know each other. In our fast paced world it’s easy to forget that those around you may want and need personal interaction. There are tremendous benefits to living in a close knit inclusive neighbourhood including face to face social interaction, safety and crime prevention and effective responses to emergencies. Community Mobilizer, Nora Smith, has held presentations in several locations encouraging volunteers to sign up as Block Coordinators for their neighbourhoods. The role of the Block Connector is to contact 10 to 20 families in their immediate area to have a friendly chat and describe the program, and organize one or two neighborhood events each year designed to allow neighbours to
get to know each other. To date there has been 67 people volunteer to be Block Connectors, mostly in urban areas, but now there is an increased emphasis on implementing the initiative in rural areas. The first volunteer Block Connectors in Red Deer County were Jim and Sandy Martin, representing a neighbourhood east of Spruce View. Last winter a “get to know your neighbour” gathering was held at the Spruce View Drop-In Center where the twenty families in attendance had a chance to introduce themselves to neighbours they didn’t know. Building a caring and inclusive neighbourhood takes time and effort but the rewards are great. If you’re interested in being a Block Connector for your neighbourhood, contact Nora Smith at 403-358-4892. Submitted by Nora Smith, Community Mobilizer, Great Neighbours
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Tickets available now for Festival of Trees 2017 BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
ANNUAL EVENT - Tickets are now available for this year’s Festival of Trees event which runs Nov. 22nd to 26th at Westerner Park. Express file photo
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With the Christmas season coming up in a few short months, the 24th Annual Festival of Trees is gearing up for another successful year. The Festival runs Nov. 22nd to 26th at Westerner Park. Hosted by the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, proceeds from Festival of Trees are used to purchase medical equipment or programs for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. To date, more than $13.8 million has been raised by the Festival, with an attendance of over 20,000 attendees over the five days. This year, the Festival announced it will be directing fundraising efforts to support the purchase of new technology and equipment in two laboratory departments - hematology and microbiology, which are responsible for procuring and analyzing lab samples to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease.
▾ “IT’S JUST A REAL GREAT WAY TO KICK OFF OUR CHRISTMAS SEASON.”
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Event Manager for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation Alaine Martin said one of the new things this year is that they have a new ticket agent, ticketsalberta.com, where people can purchase event tickets. Already sold out is the Mistletoe Magic event as well as the Festival of Wines event. However, there’s still many events for those to choose from, as all of Westerner Park will be taken over by the Festival. “For Taste of Red Deer we’ve got 20 local restaurants coming to support us, so we’re really excited about that because that’s an event that people can come to with their general admission and then they buy food vouchers once they’re in the event,” she said. She said a re-vamped event this year is the Festival Fashion Brunch, previously called ‘Tis the Season Luncheon. Organizers have now backed the event up an hour to make it a brunch at 10:30 a.m. on the Saturday. “We’re bringing the fashion show back which our guests we’re really thrilled about, so we’ll have a walkabout fashion show, a served brunch, lots of great raffle prizes and lots of fun with the fashion show, so it’s going to be a great event for ladies to attend.” Martin said they have been really fortunate to receive the support that they do over the years and that Central Albertans are certainly a generous bunch. “And it’s a big shout-out to all of the donors and volunteers that come together because we couldn’t do it without either one,” she said. “It’s just a real great way to kick off our Christmas season.” For more information www.reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca.
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Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre comes to Red Deer Oct. 14th BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
Gregory Popovich has been entertaining folks the world over with his furry co-stars for years, and it just gets more fun as time passes. The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater show arrives in Red Deer on Oct. 14th, with a performance at the Red Deer College Arts Centre. From start to finish, it’s described as a, “Rollicking family-oriented blend of the comedy and juggling skills” of Popovich, and of course features the amazing talents of the critters he shares the stage with. It’s also something really special to Popovich on a personal note, as each of the more than 30 pets featured in the show has been rescued from animal shelters, and, as his web site puts it so aptly, given a, ‘New leash on life.’ Sometimes people don’t know what they are getting into when they get a pet, and the responsibility proves too much. So off the pet goes to a shelter. Still, animals deserve a measure of respect of course. “In my show, I try to send a main message of animals are people, too,” he said. “They love to perform their skills and stunts on stage. We have new additions to the show as well – a goat duo Kurt and Helgo, and a special guest star Mr. Diamond, the miniature horse.” For Popovich, who originally hails from the Ukraine, there is a long and grand family history that has enriched today’s performances. Although he was initially a juggler, and came to the U.S. 26 years ago as a juggler, he’s also a fifth-generation animal trainer and there simply is no life like it, he said. “When I moved to Las Vegas, I started thinking about creating something new, something fresh.” Back then, it was pretty much all about Cirque de Soleil and shows along that line. Shows featuring animals weren’t really on the radar.
MESMERIZING - Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is heading to Red Deer on Oct. 14th with a show at the Red Deer College Arts Centre. But he stuck to it. “I tried to do it step by step by myself. Eventually, my biggest supporter was the audience.” And the rest, as they say, is history as the show caught on and became an international hit. “My show also has a lot of physical comedy - it’s not only a pet show. It’s kind of a competition between human talent and pet talent. The audience has to decide who is more talented,” he said with a laugh, adding that it’s truly a family show. These days, he is also an author - he has penned two books - You CAN Train Your Cat and Doggy Gone Good. “Those books are not only about training, but also about
▾ “MY SHOW ALSO HAS A LOT OF PHYSICAL COMEDY - IT’S NOT ONLY A PET SHOW. IT’S KIND OF A COMPETITION BETWEEN HUMAN TALENT AND PET TALENT. THE AUDIENCE HAS TO DECIDE WHO IS MORE TALENTED.”
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how you can live with your pets, and how you can adapt to them growing up and as they get older - how you can best deal with that, too. They’re about how you can make life easier for you and your pet. It’s helpful information for the future pet
owner.” Meanwhile, looking back over his life and heritage, it’s been a joy working with animals. “We traveled all over the country,” he recalls of his younger years performing with the family as part of a master circus act that
entertained crowds far and wide. He finds pets sometimes easier to communicate with than humans, he added with a chuckle. And they are a whole lot smarter than people might think. “They are very smart - smart enough to ignore me sometimes,” he laughed. The cats - no surprise here - still tend to have a mind of their own. But overall, the pets are game to learn all kinds of things via Popovich’s amazing knack for training. He has also produced and starred in a feature film now available for purchase. Popovich and the Voice of the Fabled American West has already won several awards
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including Audience Choice Award at the Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles, and the International Film Festival in Austin, Texas. On top of all of this, his mesmerizing skills haven’t gone unnoticed in Hollywood and beyond. Popovich and his pets were finalists on America’s Got Talent, and he has landed guest spots on TV shows with Jay Leno, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson. He was also a feature on Animal Planet and many more. Popovich himself has been voted in Las Vegas as ‘Entertainer of the Year’ as well. For tickets, check out www. blackknightinn.ca.
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Ignition Theatre presents Break on Through Compelling, haunting film features exceptional performances
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Ignition Theatre is back in full creative force with its first offering of the season, a film entitled Break on Through. Screenings will be held Oct. 14th through to Oct. 18th at the Welikoklad Event Centre in downtown Red Deer. Shot mainly near Alix, the film - not even remotely dull for a single, solitary moment - is something of a tense, psychological journey. There is much to interpret - or is there? The synopsis reads, “A group of strangers find themselves trapped in an abandoned 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.” Kudos to an exceptional cast, particularly Amber Bissonette who in many ways is really at the heart of this film. Her convincing, raw performance is something of an anchor to the production. Sebastian Kroon is terrific as the intense Bogart and then there is Christoff Lundgren who makes an absolutely unforgettable appearance near the end of the film. Nobody could have nailed this character more powerfully - he is superb with his ice cold expressions and steely, unnerving eyes. The film is packed with odd, jarring and even troubling scenes - and they aren’t particularly blatant ones. Even a sweeping scene of peaceful countryside looks eerie and foreboding. Camera angles are cleverly used to drive every one of these sensibilities home as well. As are the lighting and sound effects. It’s quite the artistic feat - something that writer Matt Grue, who is also the artistic director of Ignition Theatre, should be proud of as should his director - the gifted Dustin Clark.
Grue explains that he had first though of the story as a play, “Coming off the heels of revisiting the Romero classic Night of the Living Dead. “What that film does brilliantly is that even though a zombie apocalypse is happening outside, you’re mostly invested on the people trapped inside the house. “However, the movie provoked a really interesting question/idea for me: in Living Dead they’re ultimately fighting against a known, physical threat. Might it be more interesting if the ‘threat’ was unknown?” Meanwhile, what exactly are these folks running from? What battles are intrinsic and which are distinctly pressing in from the outside in ‘real time’. What springs from memory and imagination and pain from the past? There is much to explore here. Grue once again teamed up with Clark, who signed on to direct the project. “Because of our history, we trust one another and filmmaking is actually a pretty vulnerable creative process. Trust is key. But also is mutual respect. We know what each other is capable of and it inspires both of us to be better. For ourselves and each other.” Meanwhile, Grue pointed out that there are aspects of the film that are quite personal. But having said that, there is a universal sense to the material as well. “We explore themes of reconciliation, mental illness, mortality and faith - big themes to explore in a ‘thriller’. “We allow those themes to exist without beating the audience over the head with it. Certainly I’m exorcising some of my own experiences, questions and fears but ultimately I don’t want the film bogged down by my baggage. Those are all compelling themes to explore, but not at the expense of telling a suspenseful, interesting and entertaining story.” Of course, casting is huge - and, as mentioned,
LOCAL PROJECT - Ignition Theatre’s first offering of the season is a film entitled Break on Through. Screenings run Oct. 14th through to Oct. 18th at the Welikoklad Event Centre in downtown Red Deer. photo submitted the choices made for the parts is absolutely spot on. Grue said that while writing the story, he didn’t have specific actors in mine. ”But once we had a draft we did target a specific cast. Specifically Amber, Sebastian and Christoff. “Several others we knew and had worked with in the past and were eager to work with again, but we also got very lucky finding Shelayna and Minyang (both making their acting debuts). “Because of Minyang’s age, (he plays a mysterious youngster in the film - a real natural when it comes to being in front of the camera as well) I suspect the audience gets the sense he isn’t really making choices. “I can tell you he’s making very deliberate choices, he was always asking intelligent questions and was able to interpret direction beautifully. He isn’t natural because he’s just going through the motions, he’s natural because he worked to
develop an interesting character.” Ultimately, Grue explained that the film, on many levels, demands a lot from its audience. “We bend structure and convention and that means information doesn’t present itself in a usual way or at usual times in the film. It’s actually a bit jarring to watch when you’re used to a particular structure, but often you’re not aware of just how jarring it was until the ending.” Having said that, Grue said that a primary goal was to tell their story their way and ensure that the movie isn’t ambiguous for the sake of it; in fact, he thinks upon second viewing ‘most’ audiences wouldn’t find it ambiguous at all. “We want the audience’s own history, own views, own ideas to influence what they take or don’t take away from the film.” Tickets are available at www.breakonthroughmovie.com.
‘Monster Mash 2.0’ exhibit in time for the Halloween season BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
Monster Mash 2.0 runs through to the end of October. There are about 20 starkly original pieces to look over, and they are available for sale. An engaging new exhibit called ‘Monster Gould added that he likes the word ‘Emporium’ Mash 2.0’ is set up just in time for the coming in reference to the gallery as it suggests a variety of items, that come in a range of sizes and styles Halloween season. The exhibit has been set up in the Makers’ as well. Emporium part of The Frame-It Store - locat“A lot of the artists that we have are also artists that sell their works ed in the Co-op Plaza through the Alberta downtown. Craft Council,” he said. “We put out a call to local artists and our As to Monster Mash 2.0, Gould said he’s own artists to create impressed with the art based on different themes, so this is sheer variety of what Monster Mash 2.0 behas come in. “There are quirky cause we had the first and funky things here one last year,” explains curator Matt Gould, an for sure. Some of it’s accomplished artist in really fine - we’ve got some sterling silver his own right. jewellery that has drag“We asked people to respond to the theme ORIGINALITY - Matt Gould of The Frame It ons and gargoyles on it, of ‘monster’ whether Store stands by an exhibit called ‘Monster but it’s all hand-made it’s an interior monster Mash 2.0’ in the Makers’ Emporium area of and fine, fine jewelor an exterior monster. the business. lery. Then we have Mark Weber/Red Deer Express We have things that are these funky little ‘box’ kind of terrifying, and we have artists that are sculptures, too, with blown glass and their own kind of saying, ‘Well, monsters can be sweet little stories. and kind’; if you look at (the movie) Into the “We keep the door wide open to anything. Woods’. One of the songs talks about monsters And one of the things that really excites me is being good, witches being right, and that giants that artists are going to respond in their own way - different hands, different hearts and different can be kind. “So we put that message out there through the souls working on these themes.” Indeed - as he Arts Council and also through our regular list. pointed out, there is a mix of the dark and the We love the fact that the gallery is quite open playful amongst what is represented. and community-oriented in that sense,” he said. “I love how the artists take their time and re“We have artists that we haven’t had before spond to the theme.” come in and bring some work or an artist will Meanwhile, next month’s theme for the Makers’ recommend another artist. And so our little fam- Emporium is ‘Remembering’. And for December, ily gets to grow a bit.” the theme is ‘The weather outside is frightful’.
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Rodney DeCroo featured at International Beer Haus Oct. 12th BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
There isn’t much Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Rodney DeCroo didn’t try his hand at prior to picking up a guitar and carving out what has become a rich, artistic adventure. During his 20s, he tried everything from waiting tables, construction and landscaping to mining and bartending. He even attended theatre school for a time and acted. He was a writer, too - working for a time for a publication where he penned political pieces. Although even in the middle of all of that, there was something inside that assured him one day music just might be his calling. “I was always drawn to music, although I didn’t come from a musical family,” he explains from his home during a recent chat. “I did know it was something I wanted to do eventually.” DeCroo performs Oct. 12th at the International Beer Haus in Red Deer as part of the Doves & Hawks Tour along with Sarah Wheeler and Mark Davis. Folks will hear acoustic versions of many tunes from over the years with a special focus on his latest disc, Old Tenement Man.
The project marked the first time DeCroo essentially turned things over to a producer, and he couldn’t be happier with the results. That producer, Lorrie Matheson, brought just the right amount of his own vision to the project, but was of course careful to not squelch the raw originality that DeCroo has become so recognized for over the years. “I was really, really thrilled with the result.” After returning from a five-year sabbatical from music in 2015 with the intimate collection Campfires On The Moon, DeCroo’s musical evolution certainly continues with Old Tenement Man which has also been described as being infused with the legacies of Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen. The impact of Johnny Cash has certainly been injected into the textured mix as well, he said. “I like to think I have found my own voice,” he added with a laugh. But those artists have made their mark and they continue to inspire him. “I think the big thing is that I wanted to do something that didn’t so much fall into the category of the alt-country/roots genres,” he explained. Not that he doesn’t love those genres which he has explored so prolifically over the past years. But he wanted to try some new
One Bad Son to showcase new album at Bo’s BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
“We are prairie kids at heart,” he said. “We are Sask kids and as much as people maybe would want to fight me One Bad Son will be showcasing for saying this—we are very similar to tracks from their new album on Oct. Albertans and Manitobans. We have our differences but rock n’ roll has 17th at Bo’s. “We are pretty excited,” Lead Singer always been huge on the prairies. We Shane Volk said. “It is the kick-off to all grew up listening to stuff like Guns our tour, along with it being one of n’ Roses, Zeppelin, Soundgarden and our favourite stops of the whole tour. that sort of stuff. There is a love for It is going to be awesome. It is going the music in these areas.” One Bad Son will be joined by Whale to be a crazy night. It should be sold and the Wolf during the Westernout and we are stoked.” The band will be playing many ROCK SHOW - One Bad Son will join Whale and Canadian leg of their tour. new singles including Raging Bull the Wolf on Oct. 17th at Bo’s Bar and Grill. “It is cool when you are with another Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express and Scream For Me which are both band—especially guys you get along currently charting. with,” Volk said. “You get to chat with songs off the new record.” Scream for Me, which is charting Top them over the course of a few weeks. While Raging Bull and Scream For Me are It becomes a bit of a travelling circus when 20, was the result of a complete rewrite. “We had a whole version of it written, fast, rock songs—Volk said the album will you have another band with you.” listened back to it and thought ‘No. Needs have several different rock feels. One Bad Son intends to keep the post-al“There is definitely slower stuff and bum tour going for as long as possible. sexier lyrics’. We put our heads together, banged it out and it turned out great,” he said. mid-tempo stuff,” he said. “We are hoping to tack on a couple “We found a good groove. When you American dates in the New Year. We want The song was written in the second half of their album recording and is extremely are writing, you don’t write with tempo in to definitely get back to Europe. Touring, mind. You write songs and all of a sudden touring touring is the name of the game fast with sensual undertones. “With that type of subject matter—you you have written 10 rockers in a row. You now that the record is out,” Volk said. get into that head space.” He added, “Thanks to Red Deer. You guys have to have a good time,” Volk said. One Bad Son, according to Volk, loves have been so good to us for so many years. “It is a big rock n’roll tune and it came out killer live. We are super pumped to play playing Bo’s in Red Deer because of the It is cool to see and we probably have the that for everyone. We will play quite a few fans in Central Alberta. most focused, hardcore fans in Red Deer.”
CAT launches dinner theatre season with Buying the Moose BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
Central Alberta Theatre is kicking off its dinner theatre season on a bold comedic note with Buying the Moose, opening Friday at the Black Knight Inn. Penned by Michael G. Wilmot, the play is directed by Glorene Ellis with performances running through to Nov. 4th. After his wife discovers him with a blowup doll, Rob is out in the cold when she, for some reason assumes the worst. Buying the Moose is described as ‘comedy with heart and personal discoveries’. “It’s a Canadian play, done in kind of a situation comedy style. It’s basically about the differences between men and women,” explains Ellis. “It’s also about the friendships between
women, and brothers and family members. It’s a quite relatable story; sweet and funny.” Ellis said she’s read plenty of scripts over the years in preparation for a number of shows, and this one just jumped out. “I read it and offered to do it right away if CAT wanted me to. I always say the cream rises to the top, and I found that this script has something a little bit different for me. And it carried all the way through.” She certainly has a stellar cast to work with, including CAT veterans Cynthia Edwards, Deb O’Brien, Perry Mill and newcomer Ian Hengeveld. “It’s certainly a comedy - but it’s a relatable comedy,” said Ellis, who is a terrific actor in her own right. Her last directing venture for the troupe was 37 Postcards back in 2015. “I’ve worked with all sizes of casts, but to work with four people is a real treat. This
even sometimes broke down into rehearsals of two people per night,” she said, referring to the fun of really being able to focus on the details on a singular performance. In terms of directing, Ellis said she enjoys the process of what goes through one’s mind when reading a particular play. “What grabs you? Everyone comes along and likes a different kind of play and so it is interesting finding something I like; and I might give it to another director and be surprised at their comments when they have read the play,” she added. “It’s also like reading a good book, and it just comes alive for you. That’s what I find with this particular play. As soon as I read it, I could hear it; I could see it.” For more information and for tickets, visit centralalbertatheatre.net or check out www.blackknightinn.ca.
NEW DIRECTION - Rodney DeCroo performs Oct. 12th at the International Beer Haus in Red Deer as part of the Doves Hawks Tour along with Sarah Wheeler and Mark Davis. Rebecca Blissett photo
things and reach out to a broader audience, too. “I wanted to try and appeal to a wider audience while still being honest and authentic.” No concerns about that. As his bio so aptly puts it, “The fully fleshed out arrangements on songs like When It’s Everything and Like Jacob When He Felt The Angel’s Touch leap out of the speakers unlike anything DeCroo has achieved before on record, while Old Tenement Man’s most harrowing moments, such as Ten Thousand Feet Tall and The Barrel Has A Dark Eye, thrill with the precise control both DeCroo and Matheson deploy to build the drama.” The album also continues DeCroo’s intense output since 2010, which saw him produce an acclaimed poetry collection—and accompanying spoken word album—drawn from his childhood in western Pennsylvania. He also mounted a one-man theatre show that toured western Canada, all of which was an outgrowth of extensive therapy to cope with addiction and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. One of the best things about DeCroos is his self-deprecating, sharp sense of humour. He’s a delight to chat with - always quick with the stories which are really amazing. For instance, how he came into the world of being a musician in the first place. Interestingly, he didn’t even pick up a guitar until he was 33, shortly after his marriage ended. Staying at a friend’s place, he noticed a guitar sitting there. Songs flowed naturally - although he admits not perfectly or seamless at first - and as did an ability to connect with audiences. His breakthrough disc, War Torn Man, was released in 2006. As mentioned, DeCroo hails from working man’s country – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born into a devout, hard-working family, the DeCroos came to Canada when Rodney’s father opted not to re-up for a second tour of Vietnam. Although he’s lived a fascinating life, it wasn’t all smooth sailing getting to where is now of course. “I was the guy who would bring my guitar to every party and make people listen to me,” he laughed. Ultimately, he knew he wanted that life - one of recording, touring and telling stories via music. ”I would say, this is what I’m going to do now!” He was right. “I knew one day that it would turn out.”
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MURAL UNVEILING - The Red Deer Downtown Business Association announced a new art mural entitled Blackfoot Teachings and Healing, that was unveiled last week, located north of Safeway, as part of the ongoing Art Alley initiative. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
What is the one thing that makes all the difference? In coaching for sports like swimming, or running we are always looking for ways to help an athlete become better, and this applies to general health and fitness too. It comes down to complexity, and for things like swimming or running or golf, the problem is there are so many things to consider. If someone is a novice swimmer or runner and I am watching them, I begin to make a list of things that need to be worked on. After watching for a while, I start to look for the one thing, that will change everything. Like I said, this applies to general fitness and health as well, for a variety of reasons. Being fit and healthy and dropping some body fat is a complex process. There are so many things to consider and so many possibilities. Step one is to identify them all, and give yourself a rating, and then decide which item is the ‘one thing’. We start with just recording the data. Let’s start with the easiest one - hydration. How much water do you drink? How much coffee? If you drink coffee, what do you have in your coffee? Do you drink other things? What is your daily intake of liquids? Write that down. Next, let’s go with exercise as the next big thing.
How much do you move your body and with how much effort? Do you walk each day? Only some days? Do you make time to strength train? Do you perform cardiovascular exercise regularly? If so, how much and how hard? Is your job physical and constantly changing or the same thing all the time? How about recovery and rest? How much sleep do you get each night? Do you go to bed and then get up in the morning at the same times or does it fluctuate? Do you wake feeling well rested? Do you snore? Do you have a nap during the day? Beyond even sleep, do you take a day off after a really tough workout so you can heal? Do you get massages, take hot Epsom salt baths, stretch or do yoga? Next comes nutrition. What do you feed your body? Organic fruits, vegetables, proteins and such, or bulk processed food on sale? Do you get in a decent balance of proteins, fats and carbs, or just slam in whatever you can manage? Do you get in enough calories to support your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) or perhaps you
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aren’t even sure what that is. Do you eat healthy fats, or processed fats? Elimination comes last in this list. Not the most popular to discuss, but important nonetheless. How often do you poop and what quality is it? How often do you pee, and what colour is it? Do you sweat some every day? Okay now that you have a self-assessment, let’s set up some goals, and get to the final step. Hydration – you should be getting in at least two litres or more a day of water, more if you are a coffee or alcohol drinker. If you have your beverages with lots of extras like cream and sugar, that affects your health and your waistline. Exercise – you should be doing some sort of strength based work three to four times a week, and cardio another three days a week, with one day off. The workouts should be challenging and ever changing. Recovery and rest – this is all about balance and you want to be sure that you are getting enough rest for your needs (and we are all different).
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Quality matters, as does quantity. If you are exhausted and sore all the time, you have a problem. Nutrition – this is the most complex element, but in general, a balance of proteins, fats and carbs that is at or above your BMR on a daily basis. The less processed the better for all the foods you eat. Also in the nutrition category, high quality multi-vitamins are a great idea. Elimination – should be daily for both number one and number two. Pee should be fairly clear and not smell bad, poop should be about the size of a smaller cob of corn, held together and not too loose or too compacted. So given those really general parameters, how did you fare? What is the one thing among all of those that you could change that would change everything? Perhaps you eat well, exercise, drink water but are exhausted all the time. Maybe a simple shift in your recovery is all you need to change everything? If you felt that all of the items were in need of help, then start with water. It’s the easiest, and once you have that habit repaired, look at food or exercise next. Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and the owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake.
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Raise the Woof fundraiser helps animals in need BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
Raise the Woof is coming into its fourth year, helping to support animals in need. An event put on by the Central Alberta Humane Society, the event is Central Alberta’s biggest comedy night for a cause. The event started off having a little over 100 people at the Curling Centre to last year having over 500 guests at the Sheraton. “This year we’re expecting growth again. We’re going to be moving to a different part of the Sheraton, so we can have as many as 800 people in attendance, and it seems to be a very popular option for people to have a corporate Christmas party,” said Tara Hellewell, executive director for the Central
Alberta Humane Society. She said comedians come in who are of great quality, with a headliner that’s been on Comedy Central or an HBO comedy series. “There’s usually one local, one from Alberta or Saskatchewan, so it’s just a great night,” said Hellewell, adding that they end with music and dancing, with a DJ coming on at the end. There is also a silent auction, raffle, prizes and draws. All of the funds raised go to helping support the care of animals at Christmas. “We raised about $37,000 net last year from the event, so we know that the event has a lot more potential. We try to keep the ticket pricing pretty affordable.” Tickets are $100 per person, and a discounted price of $85 each for a corporate table of
eight. With the tickets, people will get a full three course meal made by the chefs at the Sheraton, along with entertainment. “That’s the big focus of it. It’s really a fun night full of laughter and the comedians have all been awesome. For the last four years, they’ve never disappointed us,” she said, adding that a group out of L.A. organizes the tour that comes around. This year, she said, their hope is to raise over $50,000 if possible. She said this year will be challenging as they’ve got lots of animals in care. “We’re completely full, absolutely full again with cats specifically. We’ve got a bit of a cat crisis going on for sure in Central Alberta right now. “We have over 200 cats in
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care at the moment and kitten season just didn’t seem to end this year, and we have now over 400 cats on the waiting list to come into the shelter.” Hellewell said every rescue they know of is full with cats, so they are working on some programs right now and will have to come together with their region and start talking to some municipalities about how they can address the issue. “Obviously spay/neuter is one thing that we can do to help reduce the populations of cats out there because we know they’re prolific breeders. “Litters and litters of kittens have been coming into the shelter, so these are unfixed animals, so we’re looking right now at low income spay/neuter programs in the shelter.” She said the biggest problem they face is they need more funding as they are already struggling to meet their budget, and they don’t receive any government funding. “There is a perception out there that we receive a lot of money from government. We do not receive money from government. We rely on donations, fee for service and events like
RAISE THE WOOF - The annual Raise the Woof event is in its fourth year and raises money to help support the care of animals. photo submitted Raise the Woof.” She said they have paid staff helping to care for over 240 animals in shelter. “We have a qualified veterinarian, animal health technicians and we’re spaying and neutering all of our animals, we’re vaccinating all of our animals, we’re giving them health checks, so we equate the work that we do here to being like a hospital.”
Raise The Woof can be a sponsorship opportunity, a night out with friends, a corporate Christmas party and more. The event takes place Dec. 1st at the Sheraton Hotel. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. with dinner taking place at 7:15 p.m. A comedy show will follow. People can book their tickets online at www.cahumane.com or by emailing development@ cahumane.com.
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Central Alberta athletes to compete at 2018 Special Olympic Summer Games
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Seven Red Deer athletes will represent the province after Special Olympics Alberta recently announced their teams for the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Bowling Championships and the 2018 Special Olympic Summer Games. Included in those athletes is 33-year-old five-pin bowler Lindsey Day. “I was so excited, I was flying when I first found out,” Day said. “My coach decided who was going to provincials. I was one of the lucky ones that did and then my team did well enough that we came home with gold.” The gold medal would streamline her journey to both the bowling championships on Prince Edward Island from May 15th-19th and the Summer Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia from July 31st - Aug. 4th. Day has been involved with Special Olympics since 1997 and the Games have allowed to her to compete and feel welcome. “When I was little, I couldn’t do a whole lot due to balance,” she said. “My family figured out that I could go bowling. We did that as a family and then I joined Special Olympic in Camrose when I was in Grade 7.” Since moving from Camrose, Day’s bowling game has expanded and improved. “I have wanted to go further with it and now I am,” she said. “In Camrose I wasn’t the greatest bowler, but since I moved to Red Deer, I have been bowling a lot better.” Day has been preparing with her team and coach and hopes to find success at the Games. “We practice weekly on Thursdays and we play two games,” she said. “I concentrate on hitting the pins and every time I get a strike or spare I get super excited.” The Special Olympics have been a life changing experience for Day. “For me, it made my life a whole lot easier because I didn’t have to feel left out of things,” she said. “Growing up was challenging and I wasn’t physically able to go skating or skiing because of balance. When I found out about Special Olympics, I signed up immediately.”
PROVINCIAL CHAMPS - After winning the gold medal at the Alberta Special Olympic bowling championships, Lindsey Day, along with members of her team, will compete at the National Special Olympic Bowling Championships on Prince Edward Island for the 2018 Special Olympic Summer Games. Insets - Red Deer golfer Toryn Holden and swimmer Elliot Moskowy will also attend the Games. photos submitted The next Summer Games in Antigonish marks 50 years of Alberta Special Olympics and features 135 Albertan athletes - 52 females and 83 males - competing in 11 sports. Overall, there are 26 communities represented. “Team Alberta is built on the foundation of hard work, dedication and respect. Every member earned their position on this team through this solid foundation. With a short turn around before both major competitions, we are focused on providing the best possible training and support to all our members,” Jill Moore, Team Alberta Chef de Mission, said. The athletes will be joined by 50 mission staff, coaches and caddies including five individuals from Red Deer. “With athletes from 26 different communities across our province, I’m sure all communities will embrace and support our Team Alberta members,” Moore said. “From the start, our Team Alberta members started off united and eager to show our full potential, our coaches and mission staff even came together to choose our Team Alberta identity. We all know we’re in this together, to compete the best we can and enjoy the experience.” Red Deer five-pin bowlers Brendan Schewalje, June Rolfson, Chris Maloney and Kristi Gilmet will join Day on the team; Toryn Holden will represent Alberta on the golf team; and Elliot
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Sports Kings basketball takes down Keyano College; Queens lose in close game BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
The Red Deer College Queens basketball opened up their home exhibition tournament with a loss to the Keyano College Huskies 51-41 last week. RDC was inching on the lead in the final five minutes of the game before some costly mis-communications led to the Huskies putting the game away. “I think that is a chemistry thing,” Coach Ken King said. “We have to get used to where each other are going to be. I’m not too worried about those kinds of things. They will iron out as we play a bit more.” Despite the loss, King was pleased with the effort from his squad. “We did a lot of things well,” he said. “I thought our defence was excellent—I thought both teams’ defence was pretty good considering how low the score was. We had some really great rotations with only a couple breakdowns here and there. “Hustle looked pretty good—I just thought we were a little frantic on offence.” The game gave King and his coaching staff insight into how the season will begin to play out. “Our main focus is ironing out what our top 12 will look like,” he said. “Even today, you saw some people rotated in to see what they can do and how they can help us.” The Huskies were a big test for the young RDC team.
“I think Keyano is the best team in the north right now,” King said. “That was a great test for us and moving forward if we can outwork those teams, that is our goal.” The Queens would finish off their weekend 2-0, with a 71-48 win over Okanagan and a 58-55 overtime win over the King’s University Eagles. Meanwhile, the RDC Kings got the better of the Huskies 95-61. The Kings were led by local products Cody White and Spencer Klassen, who scored 13 and 12 points respectively. Omon Edobar added 13 points of his own in the blowout victory. “I love the Central Alberta kids that we have developed through our club programs,” Coach Clayton Pottinger said. “Cody White had a great game; Kevin Szymanek had a great game; Spencer Klassen had a great game as well. I am glad that we are seeing the fruits of that labour over the last two to three years with the club.” Pottinger also saw the fruits of training camp play out on the court against the Huskies. “I thought we played pretty well,” he said. “We did a good job defensively for at least three of the four quarters.We have a lot to work on—it is early in the year. “We have to work on sharing the basketball a bit more. Early on, everyone was eager to score. We executed better in the second half.” The Kings scored most of their points in transition—which meant the three ball wasn’t necessary. ”It is definitely part of our game—we can shoot it,” Pottinger said. “With our focus right now being sharing the basketball—we
EARLY START - Red Deer product Spencer Klassen had 12 points against Keyano College in the Kings’ opening exhibition tournament. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express were able to get opportunities in transition and inside.” He added he wants his team to, “Lock in defensively. That puts us in position for success this year.” The Kings would split their next two games 92-82 over the King’s University Eagles and a tough 78-80 loss to Okanagan.
Red Deer College Queens lose in shootout to MacEwan 4-3 BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
The Red Deer College Queens opened their season with a tough 4-3 shootout loss to the MacEwan University Griffins last week. The Queens had to battle back after going down 2-0 in the first period. Queens Head Coach Kelly Coulter said the first period taught his first-year players about ACAC hockey. “The speed of the game and the way teams attack you is an eye-opener for them,” he said. “They are understanding they need to handle the puck and move it with a much quicker pace.”
The Queens learned their lesson in a hurry— going on to score three unanswered goals in the second period. First-year players Celine Chalier and Karissa Cullum would score their first ACAC goals, and veteran Julia Murrell would score the third goal on a beauty top shelf goal past Griffins’ netminder Sandy Heim. “Celine’s goal was going hard to the net and redirecting the puck and that was the same thing with Karissa—getting the puck on net,” Coulter said. “Our young players are willing to learn the little details that will make them good college hockey players.” The Queens would play the Griffins tough in the third period before dropping a goal with under
five minutes to Griffins’ defender Jessica Dyck. The game was not decided in 4-on-4 overtime or the second 3-on-3 overtime, which led to the shootout—which MacEwan won in the third round. “When you get tired in the third period —that’s where you start making those mental mistakes,” Coulter said. “Unfortunately a bad line change and turnover resulted in a goal. Skilled teams are going to score and it is a lesson for them going forward.” Coulter was disappointed for his goaltender Tracie Kikuchi who stopped over 40 shots on the night “She was a warrior for us in there tonight,” he
said. “She gave us an opportunity to win. I am not a big fan of the shootout, because I don’t think one player wins or loses the game. That is unfortunately the way it goes.” Despite the loss, Coulter was happy with the battle back in the second period. “They are a very good team and you can’t win a lot of hockey games when you have less than 20 shots on net,” he said. “That is something we want to address—we talked about it through our pre-season. “A hockey game is 60 minutes. Twenty minutes doesn’t make a hockey game, so you have a lot of time to battle back.”
Outlaw Legend Dirt Series growing BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
Outlaw Legend Dirt Series is looking to pioneer a new racing sport in Alberta. The sport, which is big in the southern U.S., pits drivers against each other in dirt cars running four-cylinder Yamaha street bike engines. Red Deerians Mitchell Mcarady and his father Lawrence finished second and third respectively in the province for the 2017 season and just started dirt racing this season, after previously being involved with drag racing. “We bought our cars at the start of the season,” Mitchell said. “We bought the first car, our blue and silver one, at 4 p.m. and then we took it out at 6 p.m. and raced it. The more seat time you get in, the better you are. Rimbey (Central Alberta Raceways) puts on a good show and you get a lot of seat time.” Mitchell said the sport is an inexpensive way for people to get involved with racing with the cars being virtually identical in speed and design. “To get into a car used, they are about $7,500 and there is very little maintenance,” Mitchell said. “You can go out and run every weekend for around $20. In the straightaways on the dirt, we get up to between 100-105 kilometres per hour.” The Mcaradys got involved with Outlaw Legend Dirt Series through Ken Webster, who operates Webster Motor Sports and Young Guns Legends, which allows 14-18 year olds to learn about motor sports “We watched his run and decided it looked like
a good time,” he said. Mitchell and his father generally raced against six or seven cars, however, he is hoping to expand, as dirt racing is more fun and competitive with more cars on the track. “We had six or seven cars this year, with a couple more people interested,” he said. “We should have about 12 next year.” Mitchell said it is very simple to get involved in the sport. “You can look online for the cars or get in touch with Ken at Webster Motor Sports,” he said. “He will get you into a car. He has a personal track you can run on. We are also looking at finding more tracks in Central Alberta to race on. Currently we run at Rimbey and Drumheller.” While some auto body knowledge is required to race, Mitchell described it as minimal. “Just general knowledge,” he said. “It is very minor costs as well - about $500 to replace the body.” Mitchell said that sponsors and help are easy to come by out on the series. “A1 Auto Body puts on the show and sponsors the car,” he said. “When you get out there, it is a big family and everyone helps each other out.” Mitchell hopes the experience will expand. “We want to be able to run on more tracks,” he said. “We want to see some of the old tracks come back like Tail Creek. We also want more drivers interested. It would be awesome to have 15-20 cars at once.” He added, “Support your local tracks, everyone come out and watch and maybe get interested in running a car.”
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Bathroom renovations can make all the difference Cold season has started early in our house and we are all still sniffling as we recover from a brief but nasty bout of hacking and headaches. When sickness strikes, it is important to take the time to recover and to resist the urge to push yourself past being ill. When I take a day just on the brink of getting really sick, it generally stops it in its nasty tracks and puts me on the path to wellness and I’m never more grateful for a bathtub full of bubbles and eucalyptus oil in these moments. Baths are not just an indulgence, they are a wonderful medium for drawing toxins out of your body and for making you sweat which further helps your person recuperate. The importance of a comfortable and well-appointed bathroom cannot be stated enough for personal solace and for increasing the value of your home. Many homes I see which
have been renovated usually leave the bathroom as the last item to be fixed and I wonder if people are just intimidated by the thought of a bathroom reno – is it the thought of plumbing or removing toilets or is it the fear of what damage might be behind those old fixtures? Having renovated the only bathroom in my home, I understand the essence of timing and the need to move out for a few days while certain items are finished. This isn’t a fun task and it is very inconvenient for the homeowner. Plumbing fixtures can be costly and more than ever we are offered dozens of decorative options for our showering and bathing pleasure. I have helped clients in all ages of homes renovate and improve bathroom space and it is amazing how a room can be reconfigured and made better with a little imagination and a good plumber!
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Space is often misused in older bathrooms and when you see a room set up a certain way it can be hard to envision the layout being any different which is where a designer or contractor can help you see the possibilities. When you have suffered with a small five-ft. tub for years it can be thrilling to have a deep soaking free standing tub in its place or to convert that space to a walk-in shower with a bench. Even if size is completely restricted, you can choose different depths in a new tub. Small tubs are now being made deeper and much more comfortable than their older relatives and you can achieve a wonderful spa experience in a cramped space. I was once in a friend’s home that had a single person hot tub in the master bedroom which wasn’t much more than a tube but once you lowered yourself onto the seat in the steaming bubbles it was the most comfortable thing I had ever experienced! Take on that bathroom project, you will wonder what took
you so long! Once you have those updated fixtures and water saving devices you will find unsurpassed enjoyment in your bathroom
space. Paint calming colours and surround yourself with scents which help you feel relaxed and refreshed, it will be a welcome retreat for you in the
home where you love to live. Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/Ask a Designer’.
SPACIOUS LIVING - This open concept living room and kitchen is one of the many features of this Bella Rosa Developments show home in Red Deer. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
Life is variable, perhaps your mortgage should be, too Approximately 32% of Canadians are in a variable rate mortgage, which with rates effectively declining steadily for the better part of the last 10 years has worked well. Recent increases trigger questions and concerns, and these questions and concerns are best expressed verbally with a direct call to your independent mortgage expert – not directly with the lender. There are nuances you may not think to consider before you lock in, and that almost certainly will not be a primary topic for your lender. Over the last several years there have been headlines warning us of impending doom with both house price implosion, and interest rate explosion, very little of which has come to fruition other than in a very few localized spots and for short periods of time thus far. Before accepting what a lender may offer as a lock in rate, especially if you are considering freeing up cash for such things as renovations, travel or putting it towards your children’s education, it is best to have your mortgage agent review all your options.
And even if you simply wanted to lock in the existing balance, again the conversation is crucial to have with the right person, as one of the key topics should be prepayment penalties. In many fixed rate mortgages, the penalty can be quite substantial even when you aren’t very far into your mortgage term. People often assume the penalty for breaking a mortgage amounts to three months’ interest payments, which in the case of 90% of variable rate mortgages is correct. However, in a fixed rate mortgage, the penalty is the greater of three months’ interest or the interest rate differential (IRD). The ‘IRD’ calculation is a byzantine formula. One designed by people working specifically in the best interests of shareholders, not the best interests of the client (you). The difference in penalties from a variable to a fixed rate product can be as much as a 900% increase. The massive penalties are designed for banks
to recuperate any losses incurred by clients (you) breaking and renegotiating the mortgage at a lower rate. And so locking into a fixed rate product without careful planning can mean a significant downside. Keep in mind that penalties vary from lender to lender and there are different penalties for different types of mortgages. In addition, things like opting for a ‘cash back’ mortgage can influence penalties even more to the negative, with a claw-back of that cash received way back when. Another consideration is that certain lenders, and thus certain clients, have ‘fixed payment’ variable rate mortgages. Which means that the payment may at this point be artificially low, and locking into a fixed rate may trigger a more significant increase in the payment than expected. There is no generally ‘correct’ answer to the question of locking in - the type of variable rate mortgage you hold and the potential changes
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coming up in your life are all important considerations. There is only a ‘specific-to-you’ answer, and even then - it is a decision made with the best information at hand at the time that it is made. Having a detailed conversation with the right people is crucial. It should also be said that a poll of 33 economists just before the recent Bank of Canada rate increase had 27 advising against another increase. This would suggest that things may have moved too fast too soon as it is, and we may see another period of zero movement. The last time the Bank of Canada pushed the rate to the current level, it sat at this level for nearly five full years. Life is variable, perhaps your mortgage should be too. As always, if you have questions about locking in your variable mortgage, or breaking your mortgage to secure a lower rate, or any general mortgage questions, I’m here to help! Jean-Guy Turcotte is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres - Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.
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