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Heads up Red Deer drivers! City to start issuing tickets for Intersection Speed Cameras BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
Red Deerians may be seeing new tickets in the mail after the new Intersection Speed Cameras comes into full effect today. The program has been through two warning phases and officials will begin issuing real tickets. The cameras work similar to photo radar in that if a driver is caught speeding through an intersection, whether it is red, amber, or green, they could see a ticket infraction in their mail. Paul Goranson, director of protective services for the City of Red Deer, said there has been misinformation regarding the operations of this new system. “One of the things that a lot of people misunderstand is that it is actually not a speedon-green,” he said. “If you are going through these intersections and are speeding, you could potentially get a ticket. It is not speed on green only. It is speed on any of the other cycle.” Goranson said the lights are being installed at 10 intersections throughout the City that have proven to have a high level of collisions. The locations can be found on the City of Red Deer web site. The project, according to Goranson, has been a successful deterrent to dangerous driving in other municipalities. “This is a technology that
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NO SPEEDING - Fines will be handed out after Nov. 1st for Red Deer drivers speeding through intersections. has been around for a number of years and a number of municipalities have been using it already,” he said. “It is similar to photo radar. It utilizes the camera to measure the speed of traffic as it is going through the intersection. If you are going through above the speed limit, it will record that and take a picture of your license plate.
If it meets certain conditions, you will get a ticket in the mail.” The warning periods were intended to educate the public, according to Goranson. “We had cameras activated but we weren’t actually sending out tickets; we were sending out warnings,” he said. “The second warning period sent out essentially what you will get after
November 1st. It said the cost of what the ticket would have been but it was just a warning.” Fines levied on the new lights will be similar to photo radar tickets and will depend on how fast the vehicle went through the intersection. “We have tried to have an open and honest engagement period. The warnings have
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been part of the driver education component,” he said. Goranson said the City expects an adjustment period to take place. “What other municipalities have seen is that there is an adaptation period as far as the number of violations and the tickets issues,” he said. “Overtime, it does drop down.”
He added the principle behind ticketing is to influence behaviour. “That is why they are used for enforcement,” he said. Goranson said it is unclear at this time what information the City will make available following the roll out of the program in terms of speeding numbers and fines collected.
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PASSION - Carolyn Latimer, left, and Heather Latimer, far right, of Chinook Vaulters stand with their recreation riders and vaulting horse at their lesson at Willowdale Equine Centre. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
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hinook Vaulters is the only club in Red Deer County that offers riders the opportunity to learn vaulting. “There’s been no club in this area and we really wanted to get a program going. There’s been lots of interest. The closest other club, and that we were involved with before, was down at Olds, and there’s one at Rocky Mountain House,” said Carolyn Latimer who runs Chinook Vaulters with her daughter Heather. The Latimers, who reside in Bowden, started the club last December. They currently have two groups of vaulters with five kids in each group. They teach both recreational and competitive vaulting. Their current session will be wrapping up at the end of November, with another starting in early January. The club’s head coach is Carolyn’s daughter Heather, who has been involved in the world of horses since she was a little girl. “I’ve been riding ever since mom could put me on a horse. My first picture I think I’m two-years-old on
a horse and I’ve had a horse pretty the world of vaulting. much my entire life,” said Heather. It’s also one of the more safer disCarolyn has been lunging (person ciplines amongst other horse sports. leading the horse in a circle) for “We teach you the fundamentals Heather for over eight years, and of how to use the horse in harmony,” also does some teaching as well. said Heather. The sport of vaulting is similar to Carolyn said this is because the that of gymnastics, but with horses. lunger is in control of the horse, “If you were and the horse is to look it up in a trained to listen See our video at dictionary, even to the lunger so though there is that the vaulter .com no dictionary can perform the skills to move in definition, it would be dance harmony with gymnastics combined and in harmo- the horse and feel the movement ny on a horse,” said Heather. without having to be responsible for She said a lot of the moves come the direction or control of the horse. from a gymnastics background, and “Benefits beyond that is the fitness the riders use bars and a beam when and conditioning that a vaulter does in their practice. to train,” said Carolyn. “Our compulsories really draw Heather said comparable to that back to the fundamental gymnastics. of gymnastics, the riders also spend The sport actually originates from a considerable time off the horse, doing lots of conditioning, strength, war time,” said Heather. She said in Europe vaulting orig- flexibility and drills. inated as the beginning of riding, “Forty-five minutes of my lesson while in America, riding lessons is devoted off the horse and 45 minare the norm. utes of my lesson is devoted to the The Latimers provide their own horse,” she said. horses for the vaulting practices, When it comes to vaulting, something that’s usually done in Carolyn said there are two compo-
nents, one of them being compulsory skills. “Every vaulter learns these compulsory skills and in a competition setting they’re performed according to the rules set out by Vault Canada,” said Carolyn. There is also something called freestyle, which is where the individuality of the vaulter comes out. “They can choose their music themselves with a little bit of help from the coach. And freestyle is more entertaining because you won’t see the same vaulters doing the same moves,” said Carolyn, adding they can even have a costume or theme to go with their routine, and create their own movements. The Latimers teach both recreational and competitive riders back to back on Wednesday nights at a facility they rent called Willowdale Equine Centre, and they hope to get some riders who wish to compete next year. Those interested in getting involved in the sport of vaulting can contact the Latimers at chinookvaulters@gmail.com or visit their facebook page at Chinook Vaulters of Red Deer County.
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Jason Klaus blames Joshua Frank for triple murders Castor-area murder case continues in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
In a video interview played in Red Deer’s Court of Queen’s Bench, Jason Klaus told investigators that Joshua Frank admitted to killing Klaus’ family in December 2013. Klaus has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson in relation to the deaths of his father Gordon Klaus, 61, his mother Sandra Klaus, 62 and his sister Monica Klaus, 40. Frank has also been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths as well as one count of arson and one count of injuring or endangering an animal in relation to the shooting death of the family dog. The remains of Gordon and Monica were found in what was left of a burnt-out house in Castor on Dec. 8th, 2013.
The body of Sandra has never been found and during a press conference in Calgary in 2014, RCMP Insp. Tony Hamori said police believe her remains were consumed by the fire. On Monday, court continued to watch hours of videotaped footage - this time after Jason was arrested on Aug. 16th, 2014. About five hours into the interview with police, Jason said Frank killed Jason’s family. “He said he was the one who murdered my parents and sister,” Jason told Staff Sgt. Michael McCauley at the Red Deer RCMP detachment. “I got that out of him two or three different times.” Jason said he tricked Frank into confessing. “I told him that I had a bush camera set up and I caught him on my camera. He proceeded to tell me that he was the one that did it,” he said. “There was one incident with Monica and he could see I was upset - it was nothing out of the ordinary - he said he did this to free me up.”
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Safe Harbour’s warming centre opens BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
The City’s warming centre will open on Nov. 1st in anticipation of the cold winter months ahead. In its fourth year of operation, Safe Harbour’s Warming Centre will be opening its doors seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until April 30th. “It’s just a warm place to build relationship and have a little break from the elements. It’s vitally important to so many people who have no place else to go during the day,” said Colleen Markus, program manager of the warming centre at Safe Harbour. She said the Centre provides a safe and warm place for people to come during the cold winter months. “For some people that might mean staying there the entire day, but for most it means coming and going and having a place where they can just breathe and regroup,” said Markus. She added they tend to get between 50 and 80 people come to the Centre throughout each day, and that in the first year, they were serving 120 people a day. And the warming centre isn’t just a place to stay warm. “There’s telephones to use, we have computers and we have staff who are just loaded with resources to help people in any way they can and
point them in the right direction, to provide that support,” she said. People can visit Safe Harbour’s web site at www.safeharboursociety.org to see what the organization’s current needs are. “We do like to provide people with granola bars or bread and peanut butter. We have a toaster,” said Markus, adding that they accept anything that’s microwavable. Safe Harbour also takes clothing, and usually has it donated to the main building where they distribute it to where it’s needed, which could end up being the warming centre. “We don’t have a whole lot of storage at the warming centre, so it’s best that any clothing donations go to the main building, but this time of year we’re definitely concerned about gloves, toques, warm winter coats, hoodies and things that are going to be able to help people layer up and keep warm.” Markus said the support from the community has been great. “We’ve had schools come in, and the kids come in and give out homemade cookies. It’s just amazing,” she said, adding that families even come in with their children, giving each individual a bag of goodies. Markus said they encourage anyone who wants to get involved to give Safe Harbour a call at 403-347-0181 to find out if there’s any way they can help.
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Marking ‘Movember’ this month Mary Kemmis PUBLISHER mary.kemmis@reddeerexpress.com
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With the arrival of November comes the time to consider growing a moustache for an excellent cause. Men around the world are signing onto the ‘Movember’ cause – growing a moustache through the month of November while raising funds for prostate cancer research. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts. Those interested in taking part can register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. According to the web site, for the rest of the month, the ‘Mo Bros’ groom and trim their moustaches while signing up support of friends and family. According to the Movember web site,
prostate cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in Canadian men. An estimated 4,100 men will die from prostate cancer in 2017. One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and the risk of being diagnosed increases with age. Prostate cancer occurs when some of the cells in the prostate reproduce far more rapidly than normal, resulting in a tumor. If left untreated, prostate cancer cells may eventually spread from the prostate and invade distant parts of the body, particularly the lymph nodes and bones, producing secondary tumours in a process known as metastasis. One of the most worrying aspects of the disease is that most prostate cancers develop without men experiencing any
symptoms in the early stages Meanwhile, for those struggling with the disease, there is a group of men here in Red Deer who are ready to offer support. The Red Deer Prostate Cancer Support Group (Prostate Cancer Canada Network – local chapter) has been lending a supportive hand for nearly 20 years now. It was first launched by Bill Martynes and Mike Eckenswiller, with help from Marg Scheyen of the Canadian Cancer Society. The awareness and support group, which continues to meet every third Thursday of the month since 1997, is an informal get-together, where men share stories about their experiences with prostate cancer. The meetings are
Killing the goose that laid the golden egg With the cancellation of TransCanada’s proposed Energy East pipeline – after the company spent $1 billion trying to jump through ever-changing regulatory and political hoops – Canadians should remind themselves where much of our country’s recent economic uptick originated: in resource exploration and extraction. This was illustrated again, just before the TransCanada announcement in early October, with Statistics Canada’s recent release of key census data. The data revealed how median Canadian household income rose to $70,336 by 2015, up almost $6,900 from $63,457 in 2005 or nearly 11%. The provincial breakdowns are even more revealing. Median income went up by $20,161 in Saskatchewan (37%), $18,151 in Alberta (20%) and $15,068 in Newfoundland and Labrador (29%). As Statistics Canada noted, “An important factor in the economic story of Canada over the decade was high resource prices.” The agency further observed how “that drew investment and people to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador, boosted the construction sector, and more generally filtered through the economy as a whole.” In contrast to these booming provinces, manufacturing in Central Canada took a hit. Incomes there barely rose: Quebec saw a modest $4,901 rise (8.9%) and Ontario was a national laggard with incomes increasing by a paltry $2,753 between 2005 and 2015 (only 3.8% higher). And that’s where a caveat should be added to the Statistics Canada commentary that ‘high resource prices’ explain significantly increased incomes. High
resource prices – be they for oil, gas, lumber or minerals – help, but only if a province or region allows its resources to be explored, extracted and then shipped to market. The Maritimes mostly sat out the boom in resource prices because, for example, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick banned onshore exploration and extraction of natural gas. That was unlike Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, in its northern region. Unsurprising then, New Brunswick’s median income in 2015 was $59,347, the lowest among all provinces. It did record 15% growth over the decade, but that looks less impressive given New Brunswick’s low point in 2005 and its still-lowest ranking today. New Brunswick’s median income in 2015 was almost $8,000 lower than in Newfoundland and Labrador, where incomes soared by almost double that of New Brunswick. A lack of private sector investment in a profitable energy resource sector will do that. Quebec provides other examples – of foregone opportunities and the lost potential for income growth – when governments say oui to Canada’s comparative advantage in resources instead of non. Quebec missed much of the benefit of higher resource prices because of some local and political opposition to oil and gas development. But it’s notable that when the resource sector was allowed to thrive in Quebec, it did. As Statistics Canada observed, “several metropolitan areas in resource rich areas had relatively higher income growth.” They include Rouyn-Noranda (up 20.4%), Val D’or (up 18.0%) and Sept-Îles (up 13.4%). The lesson should be obvious: One comparative
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open to anyone who is interested, and there is no expectation of commitment. The members of the group have a lot of information and even more personal stories to help men and their families gain insight into the different types of treatments and approaches. Anyone interested in more information about the group can contact Bert at 403-3433808 or Bill at 403-342-0694. Regarding Movember, the movement was launched back in 2003 by some men in Australia who wanted to bring back the moustache into fashion while raising money for prostate cancer research. There are now formal campaigns in Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., Canada, the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Ireland.
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economic advantage for Canada is in natural resources. And this matters not just for faster-growing median incomes but also for drops in poverty. For example, resource-friendly Newfoundland saw the St. John’s low-income rate fall to 12% from 16%. Saskatoon’s low-income rate fell to 11.7% from 15.2%. In contrast, Ontario, affected by the loss of 300,000 manufacturing jobs, recorded dramatic increases in poverty rates. That includes London (where low-income rates rose to 17% by 2015 from 13.3% in 2005) and Windsor (up to 17.5% from 14%). Some people would still respond to all this with the old line that Canadians should seek to be more than hewers of wood and drawers of water (a phrase that wrongly depicts the forestry and hydro sectors as backward). That notion makes little sense because Canadians can and do invent, run and expand businesses in every sector, from high-tech, to green industries to tourism and finance, in addition to responsible resource development. But it’s clear from the data that resources are a critical driver of employment and incomes in Canada. Insofar as politicians overlook resource advantages and hobble the sector with endless, ever-changing regulation, they ignore how what’s in the ground helped produce a dramatic increase in Canada’s living standards over the last decade. To belittle or even attack Canada’s comparative advantage in resources is to neglect the positive effect this sector has on Canadian living standards. Snubbing opportunities in developing natural resources comes at the expense of additional jobs and better incomes for the poor and the middle class. Mark Milke is an author, energy analyst and contributing writer to Canadians for Affordable Energy. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
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Hospital officials say wait times shouldn’t prevent people from going to ER BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
The Red Deer Regional Health Centre wants to ensure the public they not sending people away during periods of long wait times at the emergency room. “Some people do choose to go to a walk-in clinic or their family doctor but we need to stress that we are not sending people away from the hospital,” Allan Sinclair executive director of the Red Deer Regional Health Centre, said. “If you have a serious illness, this is the place to be.” Hospital wait times have been a hot topic throughout the City after a patient posted an estimated wait time at the emergency room that was in excess of eight hours. Launched earlier this year, residents can visit the Alberta Health Services web site to see the estimated wait time at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.
▾ “THERE CERTAINLY HAVE BEEN SOME PEAK DAYS WITH HIGH VOLUMES IN THE DEPARTMENT. WE SOMETIMES HAVE PATIENTS WAITING LONGER THAN WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEM WAIT.”
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“It can change from moment to moment based on the activity in the department.” Sinclair said there hasn’t been a evaluation on the estimated wait times to date and that physicians have continued to do their job, seeing the patients they need to see. “The people with the most serious illnesses will wait the least
amount of time and if they are really seriously ill, they will be seen immediately.” he said. “The triage system identifies the most ill and those who should be seen.” He added, “There certainly have been some peak days with high volumes in the department. We sometimes have patients waiting longer than we would like to have them wait.”
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While excessive wait times are not ideal, Sinclair explained estimated wait times are based on the variables present. “With the algorithm, the program is making a choice based on how many people are in the department, how many patients there are to see and the seriousness of the concerns within the department. It makes an estimate of how long someone might wait or should expect to wait. “We really need to stress that if patients are seriously ill, we want them to come into the hospital and this is the place to go for that level of care.” Sinclair said the estimated times shown are meant to be a tool to help patients prepare and not intended to be the definitive answer. Wait times could be longer or shorter depending on the situation. “The purpose of the program is to provide additional information to patients who may be coming to the hospital,” he said. “It lets them know whether there is a shorter, middle-length or sometimes long wait to see a physician. Certainly, there are days where we have an influx of a great number of patients all around the same time or there is a significant number of very serious patients.
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Agri-Trade returns with largest show in 33 year history BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
ANNUAL EVENT - Agri-Trade is set to take place at Westerner Park Express file photo Nov. 8th-11th.
Agri-Trade Equipment Expo 2017, one of the largest farm equipment shows in Canada, is returning to Westerner Park for the 33rd straight year and is bringing some new attractions along with 470 show exhibitors. Show Manger David Fiddler said the show, which runs Nov. 8th-11th, has had success due to being the right show, at the right time and the right location. For location, he explained that Red Deer has some of the best farm lands in Canada, meaning farmers are doing quite well and can afford new equipment. For timing, he said that farmers have a solid idea of their finances due to the show being right after harvest. For being the right show, Fiddler said they pride themselves on being unique. “One of the things we always pride ourselves on is that it is an exclusive show. It is exclusive to the agriculture industry and there are not a lot of exhibits that aren’t exclusive to the business of farming or ranching. That is what makes it special,” he said. Fiddler said the show has grown from using two pavilions in 1984, to now using every inch possible at Westerner Park. “This year we have more outdoor exhibits than we ever had. Hopefully the weather will hold for those outdoor exhibits. We have the most exhibits the show has ever had.”
He added much of the business produced by the show is completed financially after the completion of the show. “Certain companies will have show specials, but for the most part people won’t make the purchase here,” he said. “They come and shop and look at all the different types of equipment on offer. They will take that into consideration, go home and then make their purchase decision in the next two to three months.” This year, the show will feature new events such as a producer breakfast on Nov. 8th, where Ag Exchange Group will be provide breakfast to the first 220 people to walk through the door, an enhanced food and beverage selection throughout the concourse, a special guest speaker for farm women on Friday, who will be speaking about effective time management, a major focus on youth farmers through bursaries to Red Deer College and Olds College, Ag Innovations projects, which showcase new technology and new extensive international business program. “On the Tuesday before the show, we will have over 100 international visitors from 16 different countries attending,” Fiddler said. “We will be giving them private tours of the event and then they will be back throughout the week to do business with our exhibitors.” More information, accommodation information and ticket purchase can be found at agri-trade.com.
Flags of Remembrance honour plaques vandalized BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
A Sylvan Lake man is pleading with the public after memorial plaques have disappeared from the Flags of Remembrance site. Allan Cameron, founder of Veterans Voices of Canada Flags of Remembrance, recently discovered that several of the hero plaques honouring the 128,000 Canadian soldiers killed or missing in action have been stolen from the site in Sylvan
Lake alongside Hwy. 11. Cameron, who was at the site recently to add two more honour plaques discovered that seven plaques had been removed from the 128 flags alongside the highway. This has also happened at some of the other 12 Flags of Remembrance sites across Canada. “Right now I am not the happiest,” he said in a facebook video post. “They are on tightly enough that the only way to take them off is by wire cutters or tearing them off, which is not easy.
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Common sense tells me includes some of my See our video at these honour plaques family members. have been taken.” “This is disrespecting No remnants of the the people this site and .com plaques or ties were the sites across Canada present on site. represent.” “Guys, all I can say Cameron pleaded is please, please don’t do with those responsible to that,” he said. “We have family members and leave the flag lines alone so the heroes can be businesses who honour these heroes by spon- paid their due tribute by the community. soring these honor plaques. The reason for them “They are honouring our heroes and if you being here is for people to walk the flag lines and take these plaques or disrespect the flags, you read the names of people we wouldn’t necessarily are disrespecting them,” he said. “Please respect hear of or read about at any other time. This our veterans and heroes.”
REMEMBRANCE SEASON - Veterans Voices of Canada Flags of Remembrance pays tribute to the 128,000 Canadians killed or missing in action since this South-African conflict until the present day. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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City looks to invest in water capacity for growth BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
The City of Red Deer is purchasing a portion of the waterline from the North Red Deer Regional Water Services Commission (NRDRWSC) and will use it as part of their system. They are also partnering with the North Red Deer Regional Wastewater Services Commission (NRDRWWSC) and are paying them to put in an oversize sewer line for the City to have a larger wastewater capacity for future growth. On Monday, council passed second and third reading of two bylaws. One of the bylaws was a borrowing bylaw in the amount of $3 million for the purpose of purchasing the North Regional Waterline from the (NRDRWSC). The other was a borrowing bylaw in the amount of $2.2 million for the purpose of oversizing the North Regional Sewer Line, which is from the north side of Chiles Industrial Park to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. As part of the 2017 Capital Budget, the purchase of the regional waterline was estimated at just over $8 million, but subsequent to
budget deliberations, a detailed cost analysis was completed by the Commission with the costs coming in lower, which meant the City would only be required to put forth $4 million. It was determined the source of funding should be $3 million from debenture debt in the Water Offsite Levy for the line purchase and $1 million from the Water Capital Reserve for the relocation of the meter chamber. A couple of years ago the Province of Alberta had designated the City of Red Deer as the regional water and wastewater hub for Central Alberta. “We actioned agreements in the south as the water and wastewater provider for municipalities to the south,� said Mayor Tara Veer. She said because Red Deer is the regional provider, it ultimately means the provincial government provides grants that otherwise as an individual municipality Red Deer wouldn’t be eligible for. “This ultimately translates into strong financial value for citizens of Red Deer,� said Veer. In the next phase, Red Deer will enter into agreements with both commissions.
Police Briefs TWO ARRESTED IN STOLEN SUV A Red Deer woman and man are in court this week after Red Deer RCMP arrested them at a downtown apartment last week in possession of a stolen vehicle. RCMP were called to an apartment building in the area of 55th St. and 45th Ave. at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 22nd after a report that a man and a woman had exited a stolen vehicle and entered an apartment by climbing onto the first floor balcony. Red Deer RCMP responded immediately and located the pair barricaded inside the apartment. RCMP contained the area and Police Dog Services attended; the suspects surrendered without incident shortly afterward. Shae-Lee Lynn Phillips, 20, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, and two counts of failing to comply
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with condition of recognizance. Rory Richard Forslund, 32, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. The black Hyundai Tucson had been reported stolen out of Olds on Oct. 15th after it was left running and unlocked. The vehicle was reported to police in a number of incidents between Oct. 15th and 21st in Red Deer and Central Alberta, including several dangerous driving complaints, an incident with another vehicle that was reported as an intentional collision, and two gas and dash files. On each of those occasions, police responded and were unable to locate the vehicle.
WOMAN CHARGED AFTER FATAL COLLISION A 24-year-old woman faces charges in relation to a fatal
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motor vehicle collision on Aug. 5th at 11:15 p.m. in Red Deer County. Bobbi Crotty, 24, is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death, three counts of impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, impaired operation over 80 mg% of a motor vehicle causing death and three counts of impaired operation over 80 mg% of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. The charges stem after Red Deer County and City of Red
Deer Emergency Services were dispatched to a multi-vehicle collision on Hwy. 11A west of Red Deer. A westbound vehicle collided with an eastbound vehicle nearly head-on. A third vehicle travelling west bound was involved in the collision with less severe damage. The occupants of all the vehicles were being treated for extensive injuries and rushed to Red Deer Regional Hospital. A passenger in the eastbound vehicle passed away from injuries sustained in the collision.
“For the waterline we’ll be purchasing a piece of the old existing line and then we’ll have the ability to utilize it,� said Tim Ainscough, the City’s environmental services manager. The NRDRWSC is the line which goes from Red Deer to Blackfalds, Lacombe and Ponoka. Ainscough said now that the City’s corporate limits have grown and the City wants to utilize that line, it’s decided that in partnership with the commission, the City will purchase that off of them to continue to supply water to the north. He added they will also use it for future expansion in the northwest portion of the City of Red Deer. The approval to purchase the line to the north municipal boundary up by Blindman River will allow for future growth. “That line will give us capacity for future growth, so it won’t spur on development, but will help to facilitate development when it moves ahead,� said Ainscough. The second bylaw, which dealt with NRDRWWSC, which deals with Lacombe and Blackfalds, dealt with building a sewer line coming down from the north, going through the Chiles Industrial Park and down the hill where the future north highway connector road will go. Ainscough said as the City moves forward and Sylvan Lake comes on line, there will be an opportunity to partner with the Sylvan Lake Commission to potentially buy capacity in the line going west along Hwy. 11A.
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nearly 200 people who work year round to organize the event. The dedication of all these individuals is staggering. A common thread among our volunteers is that they believe in the cause. Yes, some volunteers come because it’s fun, some because they need hours for school, and some because a friend dragged them along with the promise of a future favour. These are all excellent reasons for giving time! But at the end of the day, most volunteers just want to help our hospital. It’s heartwarming, really. Hundreds upon hundreds of people all working together because they have one, single goal in mind: ensuring the best possible healthcare for Central Albertans. Our gratitude is immeasurable. Submitted by Cynthia de Boer, Marketing Manager, Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
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Community Calendar The German Canadian Club presents their fourth annual Christmas Market Craft and Bake Sale on Nov. 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. Event will be held at 38167 RR 280. Drive west on 32nd St. past Red Deer College over the QE II Hwy. Turn north on RR 280. Follow RR 280 north, it bends to the east and the event is the first turn in on the righthand side.
Chura Montgomery will perform at the International Beer Haus Nov. 5th. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. Call 403392-1273 for more information.
Tracey Delfs. Join us on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1-4 p.m. Learn how to meditate or strengthen your meditation practice to live a more mindful life. All levels of meditation experience welcome! Full details at: www. reddeeryoga.ca . 403-550-9240. info@ reddeeryoga.ca YARD - Yoga for EVERY body.
First Thursdays in the Snell at the Red Deer Public Library presents violinist Heather Ensley and pianist Cheryl Cooney with a program including works by Ravel and Gershwin. Nov. 2nd 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the The Snell Auditorium. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and tea provided by Cafe Noir.
Red Deer Nordic is having a ski swap Nov. 4th at Clearview Community Hall (93 Cornett Drive). Drop off equipment between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sale is from 12-1:30 p.m. Pick up leftover items or money between 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. For sales forms and more information, contact Alison rdnvolunteer@gmail.com.
Women of the Moose - cookie walk, bake sale and cafe runs Nov. 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 140 - Petrolia Dr. For more information, call Bonnie at 403-347-2454; Connie at 403-346-5420 or Betty at 403-346-8342.
A Ladies Evening and preview to Christmas Turkey supper and concert at West Park Church of the Nazarene Nov. 9th at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15 a person. Tickets available at the church office or by calling 403-348-6366 or 403-346-5159.
Central Alberta Historical Society Program Nov. 15th at 7 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum. Topic: Metis Pioneers: Marie Rose Delorme Smith and Isabella Clark Hardisty Lougheed. Speaker: Dr. Doris Mackinnon has written a book exploring the lives of these two Metis women born in 1862 to wealthy fur trade families. For further information call Shelia 403-304-0742
Sunnybrook Church Bazaar and Coffee Party Nov. 18th 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at 12 Stanton St. Baking, crafts coffee, tea and muffins as well as a white elephant table. For further information contact Linda 403-347-6073.
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.
Golden Circle continues with Thursday night dances - admission is $7 per person and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Diane at the Golden Circle at 403-343-6074. R.R.4. plays Nov. 2nd; Black Velvet plays Nov. 9th; The AllSorts play Nov. 16th; Purt’Near Country plays Nov. 23rd and R.R.4. plays Nov. 30th.
Yoga YARD: Yoga Alliance of Red Deer. Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop with
Event runs Nov. 2nd from 5-8 p.m. at Parkland Garden Centre. This evening is focused on a beautiful evening for women to gather and enjoy some of Red Deer’s finest quality artisans of various genres, to remind us of how one of a kind hand crafted is a treasured gift compared to the big box reproduced copied art. There will be live music, fashion debut, food tastings, local Spa giving a gift basket a long with other door prizes.
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.
Local residents are invited to learn safe and effective strategies to manage their weight by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) weight-management workshops. Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity in Your
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Day is a free workshop led by AHS health professionals who share their expertise and guide interactive group sessions. The workshop is open to residents 17 years of age and older. (Family members and supporters are welcome to attend. The workshops are not recommended for pregnant women.) In this class, participants will learn about benefits and barriers to being more active, ways to become more physically active and how to set their own personal activity goals. Moving Matters will be held Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Bethany Collegeside (99 College Circle). Registration is required as date and time are subject to change. For more information and to register to attend, please call the Alberta Healthy Living Program Central Zone at 1-877-314-6997.
and culture as a means of exploring the concept of presentification (to make visible the invisible). First Friday Red Deer opening runs Nov. 3rd from 6 to 8 p.m. Jean-René will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served.
Canadian Mental Health Association Come to our free drop-in support group for parents and caregivers of children and young adults with a mental health concern, Caregiver Connections. Caregiver Connections runs every first and third Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 4911 51 Street, Suite 404, Red Deer, AB T4N 6V4. 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 discuss or simply just show up.
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enjoy warm beverages and home-baked goodies at our Winter Wonderland Tea & Bake Sale. And you can visit the bake sale to buy some to take home with you. It runs Nov. 4th from 9 a.m. to noon; admission is $5. The church is located at 4241 - 44th St.
Dog Show runs Nov. 3rd to 5th at Westerner Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Come and see the many dog breeds you have always wanted to know about, talk to their breeders, watch the show and learn more about all sorts of dog sports your family can get involved in. Visit www.rddkc.com for more information.
The Harris-Warke Gallery is hosting their annual fundraiser this year on Nov. 10th between 6 - 8 p.m. at the Harris-Warke Gallery located at Sunworks 4924 Ross Street. Proceeds from our fundraiser go towards paying artist fees to our exhibiting artists as well as printing costs and general maintenance and upkeep of the gallery. This years event is a DOUBLE DENIM Party! Admission is by donation and includes a homemade slice of pie and warm cider. Wear your best Canadian Tuxedo (jean from head to toe) and come on out to enjoy a silent auction of local artists, a Canadiana photo booth and more! Silent auction will be installed for the week prior to the event and will begin accepting bids Monday, Nov. 6th.
Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present, ‘Presentification of Paradise: Digital Photographs by Jean-René Leblanc’ running to Nov. 19th in the Kiwanis Gallery. This Calgary artist explores the conceptual use of digital infrared photography as a means of investigating new ways of looking at the world we live in. Shot on the Big Island of Hawaii, diptychs composed of images of abandoned vehicles are juxtaposed with pristine landscapes to attempt to address the paradoxes of beauty, capitalism and notions of paradise. Jean-René uses his work to explore the relationship between digital technology
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.
Canadian Mental Health Association Come to our free drop-in support group for parents and caregivers of children and young adults with a mental health concern, Caregiver Connections. Caregiver Connections runs every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6-8p.m. and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 10a.m. – 12p.m. at 4911 51 Street, Suite 404, Red Deer, AB T4N 6V4. 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 discuss or simply just show up.
Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Attending this two-day course will train you to intervene with an individual who is suicidal. ASIST is an intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. It is by far the most widely used, acclaimed and researched suicide intervention training workshop in the world. ASIST is scheduled for November 16 & 17 from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. in Red Deer. This workshop costs $250. Please call 403-342-2266 or email workshops@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 thru April. Contact Wendy at 403-505-4979.
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A local tie to the Battle of Passchendaele This past summer, there was a great deal of national attention given to the centennial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Vimy was one of Canada’s greatest military victories of the First World War. To many, Vimy helped to forge a sense of nationhood for Canadians. There was another epic victory for Canadians in the late fall of 1917 – the Battle of Passchendaele. While this battle once again demonstrated the enormous courage and fighting ability of the Canadian soldiers, it also epitomized the horrific conditions on the Western Front. Passchendaele is a small village in Flanders (Belgium). Much of the land around it is low and marshy. Heavy rains and continual bombardment by the artillery of both the Allies and the Germans turned the future battlefield into a ‘porridge of mud.’ There were many reservations, even amongst the Allied High Command, about renewing major fighting in Flanders. However, ultimately it was decided that something had to be done to relieve the pressure on the main French armies to the south. Also, there was a need to eliminate the German submarine bases on the Belgium coast. From the start, the Battle did not go well for the Allies. There were huge explosions of mines, but subsequent breakthroughs the German positions failed to materialize. Heavy artillery bombardments followed, but this made the muddy conditions much worse. The Canadians were then sent into the front lines during October. Because of their tremendous success at Vimy Ridge in April 1917, they were considered some of the best assault troops on the Front. The Canadians’ commander in chief, General
Currie had grave misgivings about the mission. He thought the potential loss of lives far outweighed the strategic advantage of capturing Passchendaele and the swamps around it. His prediction proved tragically accurate. As the Canadians pushed forward through the horrific ‘liquid mud’, while being continually hit with enemy shells and machine gun fire, the losses were indeed phenomenal. Before the battle was over, the Canadians incurred 15,654 casualties. It is hard to image how bad things were during the battle. Men sat in water filled trenches for days on end. Wooden walkways, called ‘duckboards’ were laid across the mud so men could make their way across the churned up swamps. However, many men slipped off the duckboards only to drown in the quagmires as it was impossible to pull them out. Over the course of the battle, some two dozen young men from across Central Alberta were killed. A great many more were severely wounded. Given the unbelievable conditions that they faced, a large number suffered wounds to their minds as well as to their bodies. Nevertheless, the Central Albertans, and the Canadians in general, showed tremendous courage. Gordon McIllwraith, John Griffin, Frank Dorrance and Bill Barker won the Military Medal for bravery. W.S. Brett was in a unit where all the officers and half the men were killed. He was promoted to be an officer on the spot and was later awarded the Military Cross for his exceptional bravery. George Pearkes, who had lived in Red Deer prior to the outbreak of the war, received the Victoria Cross, the highest award possible for bravery. Despite having been seriously wounded,
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HISTORIC MOMENT - Lone Canadian soldier on the Passchendaele battlefield, November 1917. photo courtesy of the National War Museum
he continued to press on with his unit towards their objectives. He then led a tremendous and successful defense against fierce enemy counterattacks. At the end of the battle in early November, the Canadians finally captured the village of Passchendaele and moved the line forward some 9.5 km (six miles). In the spring when the
Germans counterattacked, almost all the ground won at a huge cost was lost within three days. While Canadians had ultimately achieved victory, Passchendaele was such a fiasco that the reputation of senior Allied Command was permanently blackened. Sir Winston Churchill later summed up the Battle as, “A forlorn expenditure of valour and life without equal in futility”.
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Officials gather to celebrate grand opening of Asooahum Crossing BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
to improve and upgrade more than 70,000 affordable housing units and build more than 4,000 new ones. The City of Red Deer has worked jointly with the Red Deer Providing safe and culturally supported housing for Aboriginal Native Friendship Society (RDNFS) on this project since 2012 citizens as well as celebrating and connecting the community with and for a few years before that. Indigenous peoples was Red Deer Native Friendship Society’s “Today marks not only the realization of a project that will bring vision for Asooahum Crossing. much needed affordable housing and cultural connections for our The Asooahum Crossing project’s official grand opening was local Aboriginal community, but also provides the citizens of Red Deer with new opportunities for Aboriginal celebrated last week by many community members and government officials for cultural awareness and appreciation,” said See our video at the completion of its first phase. Mayor Tara Veer. “We’re pleased to support the City Veer said it also marks a new beginning of Red Deer to increase their supply of and increased accessibility for the park .com affordable housing. Phase one of the node where they stood. Asooahum Crossing facility represents “The City of Red Deer continues to support the vision of Asooahum Crossing another meaningful step in the provincial affordable housing strategy that I and all that it means not only for the peounveiled this summer,” said Minister of Seniors and Housing ple of Red Deer but as an example for our province and country Lori Sigurdson. of a community shared journey towards reconciliation,” said Veer. She said the occasion marked an important day for the City, the Asooahum Crossing provides 16 units of affordable housing to local Indigenous community and the province, as safe, accessible those families in need. and affordable housing makes life better for Albertans. Richard Feehan, minister of Indigenous relations said Asooahum “As we all know a better life starts with a good home. The new Crossing is the right place, the right kind of work to be done and homes available here today at Asooahum will be the starting the right kind of people to bring it all together. point of something great for these families that live here,” she said. “If there is a major piece of work that needs to happen in this Over the next five years, she said, the government will continue province over the next 10 or 15 years it is going to be focusing on
WELCOME HOME - Officials cut the ribbon for the official grand opening of Asooahum Crossing last week. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
making sure that there is housing available for everybody because if we have housing available for everybody then so much more is possible,” he said. Also as part of the grand opening celebration, students from G.H Dawe School came forward to present Asooahum with a blanket, made by the middle school students to honour truth and reconciliation. The second blanket they made will hang at their school to represent their ongoing commitment to be allies and to reconcile. Asooahum Crossing will look at hopefully having phase two complete in 2020, which will include a tower unity, office space for the Friendship Society and more housing.
UCP Leader Jason Kenney to immediately seek legislature seat United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader Jason Kenney announced his intention to immediately seek a seat in the legislature in the riding of Calgary–Lougheed, following
MLA Dave Rodney’s pending retirement after being elected leader last weekend. Kenney was elected as the first leader of the UCP Saturday night with 61.1% of the vote.
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Brian Jean followed with 31.5% of the vote and Doug Schweitzer received 7.3% of the vote. “With the announcement of Dave’s retirement in Calgary– Lougheed, I am pleased to announce that I will be seeking the nomination for the United Conservative Party in Calgary-Lougheed in the coming by-election, said Kenney. “In the days and weeks ahead I look forward to meeting the families of Calgary-Lougheed and sharing with them the United Conservative Party’s
goal of a government that is not afraid to stand up for the best interests of Alberta whether that be here in Alberta, with the Trudeau Government in Ottawa, or anywhere else our province is under attack. “I thank the residents of Calgary-Lougheed for giving me the privilege of serving as their MLA for the past thirteen years,” said UCP MLA Dave Rodney. “I’m confident that Jason will be an excellent representative for both the constituency and the province as a whole.
“On behalf of the United Conservative Party, I want to thank Dave for his years of service to your constituents, to the people of Alberta, and to the Conservative movement. We wish Dave the best in your future endeavours and, and perhaps we will see him make a third trip up Mount Everest,” concluded Kenney. It’s common practice for a newly-elected party Leader to seek a seat in the Legislature as soon as possible. On July 8th, 2000, Stockwell Day was elected leader of the Canadian Alliance.
MP Jim Hart stepped aside on July 17th, and Prime Minister Chretien announced a by-election on Aug. 5th, 2000. Day was elected as an MP on Sept. 11th, and became Parliament’s Leader of the Opposition. PC MPP Garfield Dunlop resigned his seat on July 22nd, 2015 following Patrick Brown’s election as PC leader. Premier Kathleen Wynne then called a by-election on Aug. 1st. Brown was elected MPP on Sept. 3rd, and joined Queen’s Park as Leader of the Opposition. - Fawcett
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On the 24th day of October, 2017, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, the Development Authority issued a decision approving the following application: Permitted Use RED DEER • Century Livestock (1989) Ltd – 2.13 metre side yard setback relaxation for the location of an addition to the exisitng house on Pt SW 7-39-27-4. EAST OF ELNORA • Buckland, N. & S. – 11.95 metre side yard setback for the location of an existing barn of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1622043, SW 10-35-22-4. The Municipal Government Act provides that any person(s) may appeal a Discretionary Use approval by November 15, 2017, by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at 403.350.2170.
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Hit theater show ‘The Simon Garfunkel Story’ heads to Red Deer BY MARK WEBER mark.weber@reddeerexpress.com
The internationally-acclaimed hit theater show ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ heads to Red Deer Nov. 5th as part of its 45-city North American trek. The concert-style theater show chronicles the journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The show - which runs at the Memorial Centre - tells the story from their beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their astonishing success as one of the best-selling groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It also wraps with the famous ‘The Concert in Central Park’ reunion in 1981 that attracted more than half a million fans.
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Ryan M. Hunt, who plays the part of Garfunkel, notes that in his view, the enduring magic of Simon & Garfunkel’s music stems from both its simplicity and its profound nature. As for capturing the ‘essence’ of Garfunkel, Hunt said it’s about melding his own take on the famous singer’s style with his personal musical sensibilities. “The good thing about this show is that we don’t necessarily have to do musical impressions,” he explained. “It’s more of a retrospective, or a tribute to them more than anything. We are ‘emulating’ them when we do the songs.”
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Hunt laughs as he points out that the acclaimed duo weren’t the most active performers onstage, tending to stand relatively still during performances. That said, he watched loads of clips of Garfunkel from over the years to get an understanding of how the artist did carry himself generally. He points out that even during the Central Park reunion show, Garfunkel performed at least part of the show with his arms crossed - oddly enough. But again, it was that voice that melded so seamlessly with Simon’s that wowed the crowds - no question about it. Again back to the duo’s enduring appeal, Hunt said it likely boils down to the universality of the music. “The poetry is strong and meaningful, and it’s easy to connect to,” he said. “It speaks
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▾ “THE GOOD THING ABOUT THIS SHOW IS THAT WE DON’T NECESSARILY HAVE TO DO MUSICAL IMPRESSIONS. IT’S MORE OF A RETROSPECTIVE, OR A TRIBUTE TO THEM MORE THAN ANYTHING. WE ARE ‘EMULATING’ THEM WHEN WE DO THE SONGS.”
to you on a personal level. I had an emotional connection to the music even before I’m doing the show - and I had this really strong emotional connection to the music as a teenager back in the 90s. “And if you really listen to the music, there aren’t a lot of people who really have done what they did. I mean there are plenty of duos, and plenty of folk singers - but I don’t know that anyone has done exactly what they do,” he added. “It’s that single guitar, those two voices, - nothing else matters, we’re going to take you away kind-of-thing.” Hunt recalled essentially growing up listening to Simon & Garfunkel and and he used to listen to their Greatest Hits album on repeat in middle school and high school, harmonizing with
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his folks and friends. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary celebration also features a full live band performing all of their hits, including Mrs. Robinson (featured in the 1967 film The Graduate), Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Over the years, they won 10 Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. As for Bloom, he saw an audition posting for ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ and thought it would be a fun audition and rare opportunity to, “Put my guitar skills to work. Usually I’m just acting and singing.” After getting the gig, he spent the next few weeks tearing
through Simon & Garfunkel records to get more familiar with their music. When asked about his earliest memories of Simon & Garfunkel, he remembers the first time he heard the song America. “It was just playing in the background. I remember hearing it and thinking, this is amazing! This is some of the best music ever. So I’m really glad that I’ve had the opportunity of doing this show and becoming much more knowledgeable with their catalogue of music because it’s such a great one - it’s rich, beautiful music.” He realized how timeless and classic the tunes were when a friend of his folks - on hearing that Bloom was signed on for the show - started singing a line
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from one of their hits but honestly couldn’t even recall what song that very line was from. It was just there. “He was having a serious emotional reaction as well because I think it was from a long-ago memory, too. “So I think why the music is kind of timeless is two-fold there’s a generation of people out there for who this is their childhood music. It sort of lives in them. “And then the music itself is something that someone could sit down to today - if you played Bridge Over Troubled Water for my young cousin, he would know that it’s a beautiful song because the words speak to something that goes beyond an era.” For tickets, visit www.blackknightinn.ca.
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Barenaked Ladies head to Red Deer next week BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
World-renowned rockers Barenaked Ladies will hit a Red Deer stage this month. The band heads to the Memorial Centre Nov. 6th.
CROWD FAVOURITE - The Barenaked Ladies will be coming out to Red Deer Nov. 6th to perform songs off their upcoming album Fake Nudes along with some old hits. photo by Matt Barnes
They also happen to be releasing their 15th studio album, Fake Nudes soon. At the Red Deer show, people can expect to hear some songs off their upcoming album, along with some crowd favourites. Band member Tyler Stewart said their latest album is named in honour of their band name. “We realize that it’s been almost 30 years and we never really made fun of our own name, so we did, and also the phrase has been adopted by a certain orange guy south of the border, and so it’s a play on that phrase as well. Although it’s Fake Nudes, not fake news we thought it was a very topical idea to name it that,” said Stewart. The album itself marks the band’s 15th record, and Stewart said there’s some stylistic departures on the record, and some territory they haven’t covered before with some different sounds. “At the same time, I feel like that happens on every record we make. We’ve been together a long time and we really trust each other as musicians and as people, so we get this opportunity to make records and it gives you a chance to spread your wings and try new ideas.” Stewart, who has been in the band for 27 years now, said there’s been lots of highlights looking back at their long career, but he said he likes to look appreciate the present. “I’m finding more and more I’m appreciating what I have now, appreciating the fact that we’re still a band after all this time and
that we still get together and make great music, and mostly that people want to come out and see us, that people will pay money to come and see our show live, which is really what we’re known for,” he said. He added although there’s songs that people connect to like If I had a Million Dollars and Pinch Me, at the end of the day it’s about their live show. “I guess I’m the proudest of the fact that we still go out there every night and put on a really great rock and roll show.” Growing up, Stewart said music was always on in the house. “I had younger parents, and so they always had good music on. They’re only 19 years older than I am, so stuff that was current on the charts or was popular, was always being played in our house.” He also got his first drum kit when he was 12-years-old and has since never looked back. “I just always played drums, it was something that I loved to do, and I was very fortunate to meet the Barenaked Ladies and join the band, and here we are 27 years later.” The busy rockers will be touring across Canada until Dec. 19th, and will be busy going into the New Year. They will be taking part in The Rock Boat cruise, and will be travelling to the U.K. “If I’m still alive we’ll keep going, so we’re looking forward to the future and especially to the new album Fake Nudes coming out on Nov. 17th.”
Fast Romantics set to hit City stage this week BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
The Toronto-based Indie rockers Fast Romantics have officially launched their Get Loved project, an aim to create positivity on social media. And they are headed to Red Deer’s Bo’s Bar and Grill Nov. 2nd. The social experiment was inspired by the group’s next single Get Loved. The group gave up their social media accounts, letting people share their tales of love and kindness. “Right now there’s a lot of pretty negative stuff happening, and you go on Twitter and everyone’s just complaining about politics or money or crime, and
it’s all real stuff, but we wanted to try something where just for a few minutes people can inject something positive into the world,” said Matthew Angus, vocalist and lead songwriter. For those tweeting a story with the hashtag #GetLoved, the band will retweet it. The same goes for those sharing their story on camera who post the video on Instagram or facebook using #GetLoved, the group will share or re-post it. For those having a longer story to tell, the group made a web site called GetLoved.org so that people can share their story. The Fast Romantics have been around for years in different versions, but this partic-
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ular grouping has been together for about three years, and met through the busy Toronto music scene. “This city (Toronto) is really quite vibrant and there’s a whole bunch of people that are playing every night, and we just in general found each other just by seeing each other play shows in different bands,” said Angus. He said he’d call someone up and say, “You’ve gotta join my band,” and every once and a while the right person would come along and agree. “Kevin took a lot of coaxing. I remember I was sending him texts for about two months with just the words ‘join my band’ in capitals and finally he relented. He gave in,” he said with a laugh. Angus grew up with music in his veins. His mother was a piano teacher who was passionate about him learning to play piano, even before he could talk.
“She sat me in front of the piano when I was like two or three and that was the start of it for me. I’ve been doing it my whole life,” he said, adding the piano was his first instrument for quite a while until he discovered the guitar and rock and roll. For Angus, songwriting inspiration comes from a lot of things. “The best times in my life when I’ve been really fruitful in songwriting are when I have the space to just sit around in a coffee shop, eavesdrop on people or watch people. When you hear interesting news stories or other people’s stories about something that happened to them, you have to have your ears open when you’re writing decent songs.” When it came to the group’s latest album American Love, things got political. “We were touring through the
ON STAGE - The Fast Romantics play Bo’s Bar and Grill on Nov. 2nd. photo submitted States during all the craziness down there (the election), and we’d already had quite a record written. It was mostly love songs at the time, and after touring in the States, a lot of those songs got tinged with the political atmosphere down south,” said Angus.
He said making the album was a long process, and the songs aren’t about politics, but rather are love songs set in the context of what was happening at that time. “It’s still a love songs record, but it’s a very realistic love songs record,” he said with a laugh.
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CAIWA and RDC to present findings on domestic violence research BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
The Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association (CAIWA), in collaboration with Red Deer College, is set to present their findings after an intensive research program into domestic violence in immigrant communities. The Alberta Human Services-funded program allowed for thorough research into how Alberta can provide more adequate services to immigrant communities regarding domestic violence. The group will present their findings to community stakeholders, elected leaders, domestic abuse service providers on Nov. 29th at the RDC Learning Common from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tabitha Phiri, women’s economic security and
research program coordinator for CAIWA, said the research involved men and women in immigrant communities, as well as the service providers who work in those communities. “First, we conducted focus groups,” Phiri said. “We had six focus groups - four for women, one for men and one for service providers. They shared their thoughts and views on how domestic violence is defined in their countries of origin. Many gave their views on what is considered domestic violence.” Phiri explained it is important for service providers to be aware of cultural context in order to provide proper education on what is considered domestic violence in Canada. She added service providers during their discussion pointed out that immigrants who are unwilling to speak up about violence and language barriers were issues that
came up during the focus groups. “Sometimes we fail to reach out to them because we too quickly jump to helping them. Education needs to be provided so culturally competent services can be provided,” she said. Following the focus groups, the group conducted further one on one interviews, which included input from seniors, youth, men and women. They then presented their findings from their data analysis to service providers who specialize in domestic violence. “We are hoping to get people from Edmonton, Calgary and other communities to come together with us as well so we can come up with an action plan. We are hoping to recommend our findings to the legislature and possibly all the way up to parliament,” Phiri said.
▾ “WE ARE HOPING TO GET PEOPLE FROM EDMONTON, CALGARY AND OTHER COMMUNITIES TO COME TOGETHER WITH US AS WELL SO WE CAN COME UP WITH AN ACTION PLAN. WE ARE HOPING TO RECOMMEND OUR FINDINGS TO THE LEGISLATURE AND POSSIBLY ALL THE WAY UP TO PARLIAMENT.”
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Red Deer College celebrates opening of its Makerspace BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
GRAND OPENING - Steven Lane of Red Deer College, centre, does the honour of cutting the ribbon for the official grand opening of Red Deer College’s Makerspace Oct. 24th. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
The first of its kind in Central Alberta, Red Deer College’s Makerspace includes bright and spacious workspaces and free access to a wide variety of high and low tech maker equipment. On Oct. 24th Red Deer College leaders, faculty, staff, students and community members celebrated the official opening of a fully renovated and expanded Makerspace in the College’s Library Information Common. “At Red Deer College, we pride ourselves on providing experiential learning opportunities for our students, and the Makerspace is another extension of this,” said Steven Lane, associate vice president academic. Some of the things people saw were 3D printers, a button maker machine, electronic circuits and more. “Perhaps one dimension of the maker culture is a recovery of craft as an important hands on skill set,” said Lane. Makers are able to create prototypes, film and edit videos,
record and mix audio as well as design graphics. The College’s original Makerspace was first created in 2015 and has since grown in popularity and demand as more students and community members become aware of the benefits of using the space. “Students have always used our library to create and collaborate, and the addition of the Makerspace adds a new but complementary element to our existing services,” said Kristine Plastow, director of the Library Information Common. She said the Makerspace is a place where people can gather to envision and create, while sharing ideas, knowledge and equipment. “While the space is primarily for students working on their curriculum and their assignments, the Makerspace is also open to the Central Alberta community just as our entire library is,” she said. The renovation and expansion of RDC’s Makerspace was made possible through the Government of Canada’s PostSecondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) grant with matching investment by Red Deer College.
Red Deer’s immigration population has increased The latest Statistics Canada information suggests that Red Deer’s immigration population has increased significantly in the last five years. Of our 14,685 immigrant population, 5235 (35.6 per cent) have arrived in the last five years. Of the 5235 people immigrating to Red Deer since 2011, 2,900 came from the Philippines, 325 from the Ukraine, 270 from India, 175 from Syria and 100 came from Nigeria. At 15.5 per cent, Red Deer’s population belonging to a visible minority remains lower than Alberta (23.5 per cent) and Canada (22.3 per cent). In 2016, there were 5,185 Aboriginal people in Red Deer, making up 5.3 per cent of the population, similar to the 5.2 per cent in 2011. Between 2011 and 2016 there was a 13 per cent increase in the Aboriginal population compared to an 11 per cent increase in Red Deer’s overall population. This mirrors the faster rate of growth of the Aboriginal population in Alberta as a whole (11.5 per cent growth in all population, 17.2 per cent growth in Aboriginal population). Red Deer’s most common Aboriginal mother tongue is Cree. There were nearly 40,000 households in Red Deer in 2016, of which 65.7 per cent were owned, down slightly
from the 67.5 per cent of owned households in 2011. The average value of dwellings in Red Deer was $370,299 in 2016 compared to $328,127 in 2011. In 2016, 22 per cent of Red Deer households spent over the affordability threshold, where at least 30 per cent of income goes toward shelter-related
costs. More significantly, 38 per cent of renters spent over the threshold; however, that has declined from the 43.4 per cent reported in 2011. Last month, Statistics Canada released income information for Red Deer. In 2015, the median household income was $85,794, an increase of 15 per
cent from $74,591 in 2005. The decade was one of significant growth, and does not account for the oil price slowdown of recent years. By comparison, the Canadian median household
income was $70,336, a 10 per cent increase in a decade. The median individual income in Red Deer in 2015 was $41,109 before tax, less than the $43,349 Canadian median income.
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UNIQUE FINDS - Joyce Skage was one of the presenters at the Our Best to You Craft Show at Westerner Park over the weekend. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
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It’s now time to winterize yourself I got a little blister on my lip this week, have you ever had that? I get them every winter. I get a little dehydrated, the weather gets dry, I haven’t dug out my lip balm yet, and bam! A little water pimple forms, pops, and then I get a cold sore. I hate cold sores. I have had them since I was eight-years-old. It’s a sign of winter for me, almost more so than snow. So now I have my Vaseline and my lip balm with me wherever I go and I am drinking more water and it’s already healing up, but it reminds me to take better care as the season changes. I had my Winter Tires
put on a few days ago and it’s time to also winterize myself. Part of this winterization ritual is easy: rooting through the closet to find all the touques, gloves, hats, mitts, boots, scarves, etc that will serve to be the options for the day, depending on what’s going on outside. Trust me, it is better to go find these things now, than when you are running late for work, open the door and come face to face with Old Man Winter the first time. Better grab your snow brush and ice scraper too, if you haven’t already. As I already mentioned, your body
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will begin to feel the effects of the drier air, and your skin is the hardest hit. You will need a good lip balm or Vaseline petroleum jelly tube to pack around. Moisturizer for your face and hands too! Your fingers will start to dry and crack if you don’t, and those cracks at the fingernails are brutal! We are already getting way less Vitamin D as well, because not only do we get less sunlight due to the angle of the earth, but our skin doesn’t get exposed to it to manufacture Vitamin D, because it is too cold out. So that means either taking a Vitamin D supplement, or hopping in a tanning bed for a short burst once or twice a week. No, not enough to have skin concerns or turn into a leather purse, but enough to just stimulate
your skin to make the vitamin. Yes, if you can holiday down south, great! Congratulations, I am happy for you. There are also full spectrum lights you can get to help with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Vitamin D plays a huge role in our immune system function, so again, it is important to address this problem in our part of the world. Get to the gym or go for a walk (or run). It’s too cold now to play in the lake, and cycling is getting harder for sure. I still run outside, but it’s time to increase your activity by going inside for a great workout. This will keep your system running at optimal and help you combat the winter blues that are headed this way. Of course, with more hours spent
inside, colder weather, and less sunlight, comes an increase in colds and flu. So wash your hands frequently, avoid sick people, and if you are sick, for the love of Pete, stay home! Take a few days off and get better instead of spreading that nasty cold around. You don’t need to become a germaphobe, but hitting up the phone, door knobs and things everyone touches with a washcloth or a wipe can help too. Winter can be a lot of fun if you are prepared for it! I am already enjoying the indoor cycling classes, swimming pool and bootcamp, and I for one, am excited to strap on my snowshoes and run around the lake once it’s frozen! Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and the owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake.
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Meeting for 100+ Kids Who Care this weekend BY ERIN FAWCETT efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
100+ Kids Who Care are at it again. They are holding their fifth meeting on Nov. 5th in St. Patrick’s Community School gym from 1 - 3 p.m. “We’re setting our sights high and hoping for 150 kids to join us,” said Christine Slaymaker, organizer of 100+ Kids Who Care. A number of charities will present to the group at this weekend’s event where participants will ultimately vote on the organization the group will donate to that day. The initiative to begin 100+ Kids Who Care was spurred by dancers at Dance Magic Studio
in the spring of 2015. Officials with the group drew influence from 100 Women Who Care and 100 Men Who Care groups. One hundred (people) who care groups are a quick fundraising method that aim to bring together 100 people, each with the intent of donating $100 to a chosen charity. In terms of 100+ Kids Who Care, they each bring $10 to donate and their meetings are held twice a year. “It’s a great way to encourage philanthropy and community spirit and giving back and connecting like-minded youth in our community with making a difference,” said Slaymaker. “We try to make it fun for the kids.”
This weekend’s event will also feature bounce houses, a frozen yogurt treat and other activities. She added it is amazing to see young Red Deerians engage in making a difference in the community.
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“To see kids unite and to see the power that they have and the spirit they have at a young age and to see them recognize they have a voice and recognize they can be contributors to the community at large is so powerful,” said Slaymaker. “To be a small part of that is a great honour. “I think anytime you can get kids excited to make a difference, you are on the right path.” Slaymaker said she loves seeing kids empowered. “It’s about providing them with opportunities to grow and enrich their own lives as well as enrich other’s lives,” she said. For more information or to register for this weekend’s event, visit www.reddeerdancemagic. com and click the ‘programs’ icon.
Ten facts you should know about coenzyme Q10 Mark Twain once remarked, “Get your facts produced. It’s worrying that CLDs rob the heart’s first, then distort them as you please!” Facts are muscle of up to 40% of CoQ10! This is the best easy to distort in medicine, particularly when example I know where humans, by tinkering with talking about coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). So here nature, trigger unintended consequences. Beta are 10 vital things to know about this important blockers for blood pressure and antidepressant enzyme. And what unintended consequences drugs can also decrease CoQ10 levels. Five – Some researchers believe that by robbing occur when humans start playing God. One- What is CoQ10? It’s often referred to as the heart of CoQ10 year after year CLDs may be the ‘sparkplug of our motors.’ Cars run on gas. setting the stage for an epidemic of heart failure. Our 37 trillion cells get their energy from ATP Currently heart failure is the fastest growing (adenosine triphosphate), but we cannot make cardiovascular problem in North America, ATP without CoQ10. partly due to an aging population and possibly an unintended effect Two- Studies show that our body has the highest amount of CoQ10 Dr. Gifford of CLDs. during our 20s. But then it starts to Six – Twent five per cent of chodecrease. Several medical problems lesterol is located in the brain as it may result, such as fatigue, muscle too requires a good supply of energy. cramps, weakness, emotional troubles The use of CLDs results in another and hypertension. Dr. Karl Folker, unintended consequence as CLDs one of the early pioneers of CoQ10, pass through the blood brain barrier. says that a 25% deficiency in CoQ10 This delivers a double whammy to is sufficient to cause illness, and a the brain by affecting cholesterol 75% loss can result in death. metabolism and decreasing CoQ10. This explains why some people on Three – The heart is a remarkable organ as it beats 100,000 times every CLDs complain of emotional prob24 hours and 2.5 billion times by age 70, with- lems. In rare cases, it has caused total amnesia, out a single holiday. Consequently, it requires cured only by discontinuing this medication. Seven – In my travels I’ve found that large a huge amount of energy. So nature has placed more CoQ10 in the heart than any other organ numbers of people on CLDs are not taking for this reason. CoQ10. If you are one of those, you should discuss Four – Today millions of North Americans are this matter with your doctor. Remember, today taking cholesterol-lowering-drugs (CLDs). But there’s a tendency for physicians to prescribe this poses a problem. CLDs work by inhibiting increasing doses of CLDs, and the greater the an enzyme that produces cholesterol. But this amount, the more need for CoQ10. Eight – Studies show patients with heart same enzyme is also required for the manufacture of CoQ10 so by taking CLDs less CoQ10 is failure have low levels of CoQ10. Fortunately,
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Ryan Williams receives high honour in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com
Ryan Williams is officially Red Deer’s first born and raised Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. In a belt testing held last month at Arashi-Do Martial Arts, Williams received his black belt from a man by the name of Mestre (Master) Sylvio Behring, an eighth degree black belt, who was flown in from Brazil to do the testing. “He grades every single one of our people, so all our of our people get graded by an eighth degree black belt and his lineage is directly traced down from the founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, it’s really close. In martial arts it’s a big deal,” said Williams’ coach Gary Vig, who is also the owner of Arashi-Do in Red Deer. “It’s cool being able to directly come from the line through Brazil. It’s pretty neat,” said Williams. On Oct. 22nd, the testing began with the kids’ gradings and demonstrations before moving on to the adult gradings. “Basically from purple belt on, when you go to receive your purple belt, brown belt and black belt, you have to do a demonstration for Mestre Sylvio,” said Williams. He said the purple belt is about showcasing skills through the system they learned at blue belt, whereas the brown belt has a system that is more about their own personal interpretation. For the black belt, Williams based his demo on an older demo he saw, with the first half being more traditional self defence and the second half being more like sparring, where it included more of his personal flare inside the technique. He said Red Deer’s Jiu Jitsu community has been very supportive. “Getting my black belt you never know how much support you have from your local community until something like this happens.”
PROUD MOMENT - Ryan Williams holds his certificate at Arashi-Do Martial Arts where he received his black belt from Mestre (Master) Sylvio Behring. photo by Stephanie Essensa
As far as martial arts goes, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most challenging forms, according to his Vig, who has been coaching Williams since 2002. “I teach several martial arts and in most martial arts it’s not uncommon for people to get their black belt at around five years. Ryan took a little time off, but he’s put at least a good 12 to 14 solid years of training
in,” said Vig. He added that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a grappling martial art, which means more wrestling and submission holds like chokes and things like that. Williams first entered the world of martial arts when he was 16-years-old in kickboxing and had been kickboxing for about a year and a half when one of his first instructors was coming through their gym to do
a seminar on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which Williams wanted to try. “I didn’t even have a uniform. I was dressed up in shorts and a t-shirt. It was pretty funny,” said Williams with a laugh. He then went on to first learn the Rear Naked Choke, which he said is the big move everyone knows. “Ever since then I was hooked,” he said. He said it’s his team most of
all that has him keep coming back. “If you don’t have a good team I don’t think it would be a very good atmosphere to go and train,” said Williams. He added that people call the sport the human chess match. “It’s playing all the different little games, because everybody has their own unique style.” When it comes to Williams’ training schedule, he can be
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found almost every day at Arashi-Do, either teaching or training himself. He coaches Monday to Friday at least five hours a day, and does about one to two hours of personal training each day. “He’s a really remarkable guy. I’ve know him since he was a teenager and as a martial artist, he’s a very skillful, athletic, dedicated martial artist,” said his coach.
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Lightning and Rams footballers gear up for battle BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
In a battle that many could have predicted, the Lacombe Rams will square off against the Hunting Hills Lighting for high school football league supremacy. The first-seeded Lightning come into this weekend’s championship having the most rest after not playing since last Thursday, which may come in handy against Lacombe’s high-octane offensive game. “It is nice to have a full week of preparation,” Hunting Hills’ Coach Kyle Sedgewick said. “We are trying to cover every scenario we can and we are trying to familiarize ourselves with their systems. We are trying to cover a lot of situational football and that is what this time of year is about. There will be a lot of film study and we are trying to keep practices crisp.”
The Lightning also has the most experience in championship games after playing in the finals for the last eight years. Sedgewick isn’t solely relying on experience to win the day. “We need to familiarize with their offence,” he said. “They have a lot of weapons and they have been running the ball better. That has created more balance in their offence. They have a good quarterback and skilled receivers but I like the way our defence is playing. “Our offence has put up quite a few points this year as well, so I am confident in them.” The second-seeded Rams come into the game with quarterback Johnny Ericson at the top of his league all-star game. Rams’ Coach Jason Petrie believes Lacombe’s high-powered offence along with the improvements on the defensive side of the football will help them against the Lightning. “It is a big challenge next week but last
time we played them was a close game,” he said following their semi-final win over the Notre Dame Cougars. “They are not invincible, I’ll tell you that right now. I’ve watched them play and they are a very good football team. They are fast and execute well but we match up better with them than we do with anyone else in the league.” Petrie believes that playing a full football game will be key to a positive outcome for the Rams. “We started slow against them last time we played them and gave them a 21 point lead. They beat us by 21 points, so the game was even from the second quarter through,” he said. He added, “Execution and the belief that they can do it. That is what is it going to take.” The Rams battle the Lightning for the opportunity to go to provincials at MEGlobal Athletic Park on Saturday, Nov. 4th at 5 p.m.
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - The Lacombe Rams will battle the Hunting Hills Lightning for the Red Deer High School Football Championship at 5 p.m. on Saturday at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express
Central Alberta athlete looking for international success BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com
Sixteen-year-old Carter Pisko is coming off a
PODIUM FINISH - Carter Pisko, 16, is hoping to find international success in trampoline and tumbling. photo submitted
season that saw him win a National Crown in trampoline and tumbling. Amazingly, the Delburne native who trains in Red Deer, won the event after suffering a knee and groin injury. “It has all been surreal,” he said. “I struggled for two years through injuries and not performing. I won provincials, which was really exciting. Nationals came around—I sprained my knee and my groin the day before so I was on crutches and in a splint and wasn’t supposed to compete. I went anyways and it turned out good—I was very humbled.” Pisko’s national achievement was the culmination of years of success that saw him win the 2017 Provincial Championship in DMT L5 16U and a Bronze medalist in Trampoline L5 16U. He was also the Western Canadian Double Mini Champion in 2012 and 2013, along with being named Most Dedicated Athlete 2011-12 and 2015-16 and Male T&T Athlete of the Year 2012-13 and 2013-14 at Exelta Gymnastics. Pisko hopes his latest national success will lead to international success in Europe or the United States next year. “Two years from now, there is something called World Age Groups,” he said. “It is like the World Games, but for kids that are 17 and under. That is my biggest goal to make that before I turn 18.” Pisko also hopes to qualify for the 2019 Canada Games in Red Deer. “There are competitions for that coming next year. If everything goes well, I could be com-
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peting, but there is tough competition,” he said. Pisko has been able achieve much due to a strong work ethic and training regimen. “I wake up in the morning and then go to school. Straight from school, I leave for Red Deer and train from 4 to 8 p.m. Then I come home, do some homework, sleep and then do it all again. Carter’s training consists of three hours of event training with an additional hour of conditioning. He also added Titans Track and Field
to his daily routine. He also coaches on Saturdays. “I treat it like sport. It helps keeps me out of trouble and from falling into the wrong crowd. It helps keep my body in shape—I want to stay being athletic. It teaches me a lot more than just gymnastics—there is a lot of life-long lessons as well.” He added he would like to thank his coaches, parents, grandparents and all the people who have supported him on his journey so far.
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Reducing chemicals in your home It is a windy and brisk day and it feels like these beautiful fall days are coming to an end but I’m excited because my Norwex order comes in today! My girlfriend recently started selling these chemical-free house cleaning products and I am stoked to receive all my cleaning cloths and cool stuff! I have always been a fan of clean and love all the scent filled cleaners and laundry items so it may be a big adjustment to having products which only require hot water to use but it is a good change for me to reduce the chemicals in my home. The increase in home based business is exciting to watch yet it can also be a little irritating when everyone you know is posting on social media, asking you to buy this or try that. The positive about this is that you get to try neat products that you would never see on your regular trip to the grocery store and you are supporting people you care about in their attempt to male a better life or themselves. I was recently re-introduced to Avon and it brought back delightful memories of my mom and our weekly in-home visits by her Avon lady. She would always give me a little lipstick shrouded in white plastic and I hurried away to try it out on my dolls and barbies as mom visited with her in the kitchen. Avon lady day always meant cookies or snacks as they had tea and this sweet
soul became a friend of the family over time. Despite the over selling of certain items, it can still be a great way to connect with people or make new friends. My girlfriend is coming today, I just saw her last week so it is a wonderful excuse for us to get together and you will find no complaint with me in that! We don’t see each other enough and it’s so good to be able to connect more often while doing a business transaction. It is also a wonderful thing to find products for my home which make it better, cleaner and smell wonderful (in case you were wondering, I will be using essential oils to compensate for the lack of cleaning product smell). The days of home visits and door to door sales in their fashion may be gone but we can still take advantage of people who sell some of these amazing products and use it as a reason to gather. One of my most favorite memories of having a home party was about 15 years ago when another friend was selling Pampered Chef. We had a big house part which she made delicious treats for while demonstrating her (kitchen) wares. I still use those recipes and still have the garlic press, can opener and bamboo spoons I bought so long ago and they are still my very favourite items in my kitchen and every time I use them I reminisce about the group of friends and the dear people
who are still in my life today. It is a delightful bond that was created over a home-based business where there was no high pressure sales, just a few ladies gathering to snack and visit – I’m
looking forward to this afternoon! Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/ Ask a Designer’.
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FINE ELEGANCE - This CanadaWest Homes kitchen is one of the many features of this show home in Red Deer. Carlie Connolly/Red Deer Express
A look at the mortgage process – appraisals With all the changes we keep telling you about you have likely concluded that it is much harder than ever before to get a mortgage. One area which has really increased is the number of appraisals which are required by mortgage providers. This week we will take a look at the appraisal process and what you should expect. Given that the mortgage default insurers are requiring them more and more often, this information applies equally to home buyers and those looking to sell. Becoming an appraiser takes a significant amount of time. They go to school for two years. After that they join a firm at which time they are not yet determined to be a fully-designated appraiser. They must complete a certain number of appraisal reports which are scrutinized carefully before they attain the full designation. They must also maintain their license with the Real Estate Council of Alberta which requires additional ongoing training regularly. Appraisers are an unbiased source of the value of each home which is invaluable to a bank. Over the last couple of years more banks are opting to increasingly preserve the neutrality by requiring appraisals to be ordered through
third party websites. If you think of the mortgage fraud stories where the mortgage professional, lawyer and appraiser were in cahoots and the banks ended up lending too much and suffered financial losses you can see why this is the case. How does the process work: 1. Appointment is set for the viewing. They visit the home, take pictures, assess the condition and take measurements. This generally takes about 30 minutes. Feel free to provide them a complete list of all upgrades to the home in the last five years. 2. Once they are back in the office the real work begins. They look to your area for comparable properties which have sold recently. The key word here is sold. They will assess your property against the others to determine where the value falls. Things they are assessing are style, age, condition, location, utility, and overall quality of the home. 3. The appraisal report is prepared and provided to the mortgage lender for review. The lenders are not just looking the dollar value on
the report. They are also carefully reviewing both the effective age and the economic life of the property. Reading for any signs of immediately needed repairs such as a new roof or hot water heater. There is a lot of info in that report. What else should you know? - If there is a difference of more than 20% on the comparable properties or if foreclosed properties were used as comparable feel free to ask why. This should be clearly documented in the notes. - There is not always a correlation between the tax assessed value and the appraised value. Two homes on the same block will appraise very differently if one has been renovated. - Appraisal reports are generally only good for 90 days. - If you plan to sell in the next few years consider that curb appeal upgrades will give you the best bang for your buck. Kitchen, bathrooms, paint, flooring, lighting are likely to increase you value the most. Furnace, windows, roof and basement do not return a dollar for dollar increase. Decide what your long-term
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plan is for the property. - Do not order the appraisal yourself. The banks are very selective as to who they will accept the reports from. - If you are doing a renovation have a list of the upgrades and copies of the quotes from the contractors so they can assess the new value. - If it is a rental then have a copy of the lease agreement for their review. The most important thing to remember is that an appraiser’s only job is to offer an unbiased valuation of a property. Imagine if you had an offer on a house at $300,000 and the appraiser went in and determined that it was only worth $275,000. As people we have a tendency to become emotionally attached to the house we envision as our home but we need to step back a reassess at this time. The bank will not lend you the money to purchase the home for $300,000 once they have the report. That means you have the opportunity to renegotiate with the seller or to walk away if you cannot. The appraiser has just saved you $25,000! Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.
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