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Red Deer RCMP welcomes new Operations Support Officer BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

The City of Red Deer RCMP recently held a press conference for the swearing in of their new w Operations Support Officer, Insp. nsp. Dean LaGrange. rding to Supt. The administrative role, according Ken Foster, will include overseeing rseeing plainclothed units, traffic sections as well as some administrative sections. LaGrange will also periodically fill in for the Detachment Commander as needed. LaGrange, who is originally from Red Deer and graduated from Camille J. Lerouge School in 1987, returns to the City after serving 25 years with the Calgary Police Service where his roles included general duty, traffic, major events, emergency management and also being part of the Strike Force Unit. After becoming a commissioned officer in 2011, LaGrange commanded the CPS traffic section as well as overseeing the city-wide operation response as Calgary Police Service Duty Inspector. During this time, LaGrange travelled to Afghanistan in 2012 to help train the Afghan National Police as part of a NATO-led coalition Operation Enduring Freedom.

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NEW OFFICER - Inspector Dean LaGrange was sworn in as the new Operations Support Officer for the Red Deer RCMP Detachment. Todd Colin Vaughan/Red Deer Express

LaGrange is excited for the opportunity to cross 10 years later,” he said. return to the community he grew up in. LaGrange said he has a good idea of the issues “Becoming a member of the RCMP after facing Red Deer. coming from a municipal agency is quite an “Being a police officer an hour and a half down honour. I am hoping to learn, as well as bring the road, we dealt with similar issues and similar some of my experiproblems,” he said. “It ence,” he said. is not a secret we are in See our video at Foster said anytough economic times and there are several time they can bring pressures facing comin someone with .com LaGrange’s experience, munities such as the it is welcomed. opioid crisis. “I had the pleasure “Red Deer isn’t of meeting Dean many unique in that. It is years ago on a joint operation and I was im- happening all over the province and we are pressed then. I didn’t realize our paths would here to work as a team to combat those issues.”

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He added adjusting to RCMP processes will be the only adaption he could see and that, “Policing is Policing”. Foster confirmed this saying all police organizations must fall under the Canadian Criminal Code and Supreme Court of Canada decisions. “That is an easy transition. As for learning the organization, I have complete confidence and it won’t take long,” Foster added. LaGrange added Red Deer is a much different City than the one he left after high school. “I left Red Deer in 1988 and it was about 40,000 people then. It has over doubled in size, and with a larger city comes larger problems. We are here to work with the community and solve problems together,” he said.

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Canadian Blood Services looks to fill 18,000 appointments Canadian Blood “Every donation is important and we Services is looking still need donors to to fill 18,000 more book appointments appointments by Jan. 6th. and, even more imAn earlier call portantly, to keep them,” Prinzen said. for 35,000 appointments on Dec. 18th All blood types saw many Canadians are important, sign up to give blood, however, Canadian however, more is still Blood Services is in needed due to the particular need of fact that the holiday O-negative blood due season is typically a to the fact the blood slower time for blood type is compatible donations. with anyone. “We are pleased Any patient in so many Canadians BLOOD NEED - Officials with Canadian Blood Services are urging an emergency can have stepped up to fill Red Deerians to donate. receive o-negative Red Deer Express file photo open appointments blood. to give blood and are Some blood collecconfident others will join them by year-end or early in the tion centres will be open New Year’s Day in addition to New Year,” Rick Prinzen, Canadian Blood Services’ chief regular house. New and existing donors are encouraged supply chain officer, said. to donate. Canadian Blood Services understands that the holidays Canadian Blood Services added those who are unable are a difficult time to donate due to travel, family activities to give blood can encourage others to give or make a and changes in routine, but the need for donations is great. financial contribution. “It can be tough during the holiday season to take an Appointments can be made through the GiveBlood app hour to give life but donors must continue to answer the on iPhones or Android or you can call 1-888-2-DONATE. call for blood, especially during the weeks of December Additionally, you can visit blood.ca. -Vaughan 25th and January 1st.

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Safe Harbour’s numbers low despite freezing temperatures BY CARLIE CONNOLLY carlie.connolly@reddeerexpress.com

Despite freezing temperatures over the past few days, Safe Harbour is happy to announce that their numbers are low in their warming shelter. “We’re very happy to report that we’ve got room for anybody. We haven’t had to turn anybody away,” said Kath Hoffman, executive director of Safe Harbour Society. She added that the low numbers are actually normal at this time of year, and that they usually go down. Often, this is due to compassion. “We typically see numbers go down when it’s that cold because people’s hearts open up a little bit more,” she said. This is also the case around the holidays. “Those families sometimes will be ready to welcome those guys back because they want them home at Christmas, so there’s lots of space and we’re very grateful for it, because then we just know that whoever shows up can get in.” Hoffman said it makes you think about what you’re doing in these temperatures. “We’re running from our house to our

car and from our car into our home. We’re turning up the heat and we’re having a hot bath and we’ve got everything we need to get warm right away, and if we don’t have that, where are those spots?” Just like any other time of the year, Hoffman said compassion is important. “When it’s this cold, sometimes it can be life saving.” The Warming Centre had around 60 people come in on the cold days (Dec. 26th and 27th). Hoffman said at this time of year, gloves are always needed. “We go through them so fast. We have lots of everything else. The community of Red Deer was very generous in the donating of coats, mitts, scarves and everything else that we needed.” Coming up in the New Year Safe Harbour hopes to hear from the province on the capital funding they have for shelters in January. At that point if we’re successful in our letter of intent that we gave them, we’re going to be able to build a new facility to take care of all these band-aid shelters that we have operating,” said Hoffman. “We need to be able to do that smarter and better so that we can have one spot that’s got 24-hour shelter in it. People don’t have to come and go all the time.”

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GENEROUS DONATION - Red Deer resident Dr. Bob Lampard recently donated his enormous collection of rare books covering an array of fascinating historical topics to the University of Lethbridge in honour of his aunt Dorothy Lampard, who started her teaching career there 50 years ago. photo submitted

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Red Deer family recently made a very special donation of treasured volumes to the University of Lethbridge with a specific personal connection to the institution. “It was amazing how it came together,” explained Dr. Bob Lampard, who donated more than 6,700 volumes from his own private collection. They are now housed in the Dr. Dorothy Lampard Reading Room at the University of Lethbridge - particularly meaningful as she (Bob’s aunt) had joined the newly-formed University 50 years ago as a founding faculty member and senator. Dorothy passed away in 1994. Recently, the Lampard family enjoyed a dedication of the Dr. Dorothy Lampard Reading Room, and it was an extraordinary and very meaningful event. “It was a very well-organized and well attended event - all the senior people of the University were there which was beyond my expectations,” he noted. “What I realized when I saw the gathering, was that it was also an important event for them, too. And as the program went along, and I listened to each of the stories, it became even more apparent. “In terms of their own 50th anniversary this year, it was also their last major event,” he said, adding that ultimately the entire event just couldn’t have worked out any better in terms of timing, personal meaning and how appreciated the university is to receive

the extensive and incredible collection. Bob’s collection includes a complete series of the Champlain Historical Society publications, many volumes of the Hudson’s Bay Record Society and many seminal primary narratives of the exploration of the Canadian Arctic. “The other part of it that really struck me is that I was so pleased and honoured to donate what I hadn’t realized would be so significant and important to the university,” he said. Donations like that indeed make for a welcome addition, and of course can be an invaluable source of research information and history quite like no other. “I’d be hard-pressed to put this collection together again. It’s a generation since I started it, and books are more scarce,” he added. Dorothy started her career as a one-room school teacher in the 1930s. After training in Winnipeg, Chicago and Birmingham, she became recognized as an expert in remedial education with a lifelong focus on reading problems, according to a information provided by the University of Lethbridge. “After completing 51 years of teaching excellence and 36 years in her reading sub-specialty with numerous publications, guide books, curriculum changes and courses to her credit, she returned to Edmonton and was honoured with the Queen’s Jubilee Award and the Alberta Award of Excellence.” Bob said his aunt had also, over the years, set up five different reading clinics. “She was a very natural interpreter of reading difficulties and what to do with them. She was an amazing di-

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agnostician.” She would also pass on her knowledge to teachers to help them identify and correct reading difficulties as well. “She was so good at it - so quick, so natural and so insightful,” recalled Bob, adding that her approach was largely about how can we improve people’s reading skills so that they can learn and think in better, more productive ways. “That became her focus in life.” Clearly, her nephew developed a similar passion for learning, reading and finding out about all kinds of interesting topics that surfaced over the years. Bob’s collection grew to such an extent that a friend once remarked, ‘No library should be without a home like this’. Back in 1992 he was starting to wonder what to do with the massive array of books. Ultimately, the University of Lethbridge proved the ideal place to connect with. Having the donation made during not just the University’s 50th anniversary but also the 50th anniversary of Dorothy joining the staff there made the entire event that much more of a celebration. As Bob noted, “The first books ever written on western Canada are the 1749 and 1858 British Parliament HBC investigations. They are there. So is an original copy of the 1860-65 Palliser Papers, and 131 Champlain Society volumes. They are the best set in Alberta and the only one that is crested, singly numbered, and mint. “I’m excited about the future research possibilities for the collection.”

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

Beginner two step and waltz lessons (cued) run Jan. 19th - April 27th at Innisfail United Church 7 p.m. Call Wendy at 403-505-4979.

Do you want to have fun and meet new people? Come check us out! We offer square dance classes for young and old, single or couples! No partner needed. We dance to all types of music, no experience necessary, the first night is free starting Jan. 8th at 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesdays ! We will have you dancing in no time! Meet us at Clearview Community Hall at 93 Cornett Drive. For more information please call Barry at 403-986-4825 or Eileen at 403-342-1509

The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursday in the Snell Jan. 4th from 12:15 - 1 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium featuring Joyce Emms, Vernon Murgatroyd, Angela Siemens and Kira Vandermeule a program of song. No admission charge. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. Coffee and tea provided by Cafe Noir.

Robbie Burns’ Night supper – hosted by the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band on Saturday, Jan. 20th, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer. Join us for cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a traditional Robbie Burns supper: Special events include piping in of the Haggis, the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band, Highland Dancers and more. Tickets are available from any Pipe Band member or the front desk of the Red Deer Legion for $30 per person and should be purchased in advance. For more information call the Red Deer Legion at 403-342-0035.

Daytime Documentaries at the Library - Jan. 10th from 2 - 4:30 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium, Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch. This month’s film will be: Where to Invade Next. This time Michael Moore “invades” other nations to co-opt their solutions to American problems. If you plan to bring a group, please contact us at 403-346-4576, ext. 1500. Join us in the Snell Auditorium for light refreshments.

Y.A.R.D. (Yoga Alliance of Red Deer) NOW taking registration for Janurary 2018 winter session. Many classes to choose from: gentle modified, kundalini, yin, hath, yoga for backs, yoga Nidra and flow classes. Punch passes and drop ins welcome. Please see www.reddeeryoga.ca or call 403-550-

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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. The Ridge Riders play Jan. 11th; Three’s a Crowd on Jan. 18th and Black Velvet on Jan. 25th.

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.

Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® - Start Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Art of Friendship, which is an eight-week course. Meet new friends. Learn new skills. Make new community connections. Build self-confidence. Reduce loneliness and laugh more. Topics will include tolerance, healthy boundaries, values, trust, responsibility and commitment. It is particularly helpful for people who want to improve their quality of life by learning and practicing the skills needed to develop and keep healthy friendships through peer support and a focus on recovery. Art of Friendship will run Feb. 15th – April 5th on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This course is offered by donation; with $25 being the recommended donation. Please call 403-342-2266 or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca to register.

Canadian Mental Health Association will be offering Wellness Recovery Action Planning. WRAP™ is an eight week course that helps people incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. Thousands of people, world-wide, have successfully used what they learned during a WRAP course to live happier and more satisfying lives while improving connections to their families, their friends, and their community. WRAP will run February 15 – April 5 on Thursdays from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. as well as Feb. 26th – April 23rd from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The cost for this course is $50, which covers the materials fee. Bursaries may be available for people with limited incomes. Please call 403-342-2266 or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca to register.

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 play scripts and selecting those suitable for our intended audiences. We’ll have a kettle on

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Red Deer Celiac Support Group - anyone living with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten intolerance, come and learn how to manage your diet, where to buy food and about eating out and other information. We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobeys coffee lounge, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee. For more, call Clarice at 403-341-4351 or Karen at 403-357-2233. Email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca.

Canadian Mental Health Association is pleased to offer Caregiver Connections, a quality peer-to-peer family support program for parents and caregivers of children and young adults experiencing a mental health concern. Specific information and resources will be shared to assist people in their caregiving while maintaining their own mental health. The Caregiver Connections group meets four times a month on Tuesday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. This group is not held on the fifth Tuesday of the month or on stat holidays. Caregiver Connections meets at the CMHA Learning Annex, First Red Deer Place (ATB Building), 4911 – 51 Street, Suite 404 in downtown Red Deer. People need not register before attending for the first time and there is no fee for this service. Caregivers can call CMHA at 403-342-2266 for more information or visit the CMHA website at www.reddeer.cmha.ca/caregiver-connections.

welcome). Waltz/Two step/Phase 2/2 plus. Must have basic phase 2). Club runs thru April. Contact Wendy at 403-505-4979.

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

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2018 with improvements in balance, circulation, and stress reduction. Tai Chi is an ancient Taoist Art that is beneficial to people of all levels of fitness and ability, designed to strengthen both mind and body. A volunteer organization, FLK Taoist Tai Chi® has accredited instructors and has been offering classes in Red Deer for over 30 years. Come and have fun with us! The first week is free. Bring flat soled indoor shoes and wear loose clothing. Our next set of Beginner Classes starts the week of Jan. 8th, 2018. For more information, go to www.taoist. org. Daytime Mon/Fri 11 a.m.- noon; Tue/ Thurs 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Evening - Mon/Wed 6-7 p.m.; Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes also offered in Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Rimbey and Lacombe.

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

Kung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi® - Improve your balance, increase your circulation and reduce stress. Meet new friends and have FUN! Tai Chi is an ancient Taoist Art that is beneficial to people of all levels of fitness and ability and designed to strengthen both mind and body. A volunteer organization, FLK Taoist Tai Chi® has accredited instructors and has been offering classes in Red Deer for over 30 years. Come and try the first week for free. Bring flat soled indoor shoes and wear loose clothing. Come and play with us! For more information go to www.taoist.org. Daytime - Mon/Fri 11 a.m. to noon; Tues/Thurs 9:30-10:30 a.m. Also, evening classes run Mon/ Wed 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Health recovery class runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes also offered in Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Rimbey and Lacombe.

HEARTS of HARMONY is welcoming new members. We are an a capella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing harmony, barbershop style. During the month of September the group will host an open house every Monday. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave). Join us any Monday night and experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women! For more information, call Yvonne at 403-986-1034 or Sheryl at 403-742-4218. Visit our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

Sunrise Toastmasters meet every Tuesday (except following long weekends) from 7 - 8:15 a.m. These early risers learn public speaking and leadership skills in the lower level of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 40 Holmes Street - just behind Canadian Tire on the north hill. Everyone over 18 is welcome. Call Jock Mackenzie at 403-357-4895 for further information.

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The amazing story of Red Deer’s own Ossie Asmundson One hundred years ago, in 1917, the National Hockey League was formed. Fifteen years later, the first Red Deer hockey player joined the NHL. He was Oscar ‘Ossie’ Asmundson. Oscar Ingolfur ‘Ossie’ Asmundson was born on a farm near Markerville on Nov. 17th, 1908, the son of August and Anna Johnson Asmundson. When he was three months old, the family moved into Red Deer. Ossie began playing hockey when he was nine years old, and soon distinguished himself as a talented player. He normally played as a forward. According to his brother John, Ossie had been somewhat bow-legged as a child, which may have been the reason why he never played goal. By the mid-1920s, Ossie was playing intermediate hockey. He was a member of the Red Deer hockey club which won the Alberta championship in 1925-26, the first sports team in the history of the City to attain such an honour. In the spring of 1926, he got a job in the Campbell, Wilson and Horne grocery warehouse in Red Deer, but in the fall he went to the Coast where he started playing hockey in Portland, Oregon. He played briefly in Vancouver and then with the Los Angeles Maroons in the California Professional Hockey League. In 1928, he played for the Victoria Cubs in the Pacific Coast Hockey League and stayed with the team until 1930 when he was drafted to the Tacoma Tigers. He was sold to the league champions, the Vancouver Lions, in January 1931. Ossie really distinguished himself while playing in Vancouver, being the second highest goal scorer on the team and the fifth best in the Pacific

Coast League. He caught the attention of the famous Lester and Frank Patrick. In October 1931, he was acquired by Lester Patrick for the New York Rangers. In the fall of 1931, he was playing for the New York Rangers’ farm team, the Bronx Tigers in the Canadian-American League. Although he missed a number of games due to injuries, he managed to place fifth in the League for goals and assists. He was consequently named to the League’s all star team. Following his success with the Tigers, he started playing for the Rangers in October 1932, thereby becoming the first person from Red Deer to play in the NHL. The Rangers won the Stanley Cup for the 1932-1933 season, making Ossie the first Red Deer person to become a Stanley Cup champion. He got very good press in the New York newspapers. One sports writer commented, “He’s a nifty right-winger and does many things that remind one of Bill Cook in action. Ossie has a terrific shot, has all kinds of fighting spirit, and ought to go far in pro hockey.� On May 5th, 1933, the Red Deer Board of Trade hosted a large banquet to honour the hometown hero. Ossie regaled the crowd with his stories about the NHL, the players, the fans, the arenas, the training sessions at Lake Placid and the standout games. Ossie continued to play for the Rangers in 1933-34, but had only two goals and six assists that season, much lower than his record for the previous year. In October 1934, he was traded to the Detroit

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HOMETOWN TEAM - Red Deer Hockey Team, Alberta Provincial Intermediate champions, 1925-1926. Ossie Asmundson, second from right. Red Deer Archives photo Red Wings and played for them for one season. In 1935, he started playing for the St. Louis Eagles, an NHL team. After a brief period with the New Haven Eagles, he played for the New York Americans, also an NHL team, in 1936-37. In February 1938, he started his last stint in NHL as a member of the Montreal Canadiens. In October 1938, he started playing with the Cleveland Barons of the International (later American) Hockey League. In 1941, his team won the Calder Cup. He later played with the Providence Reds

and Philadelphia Rockets before joining the Washington Lions for the 1942-43 season. During the Second World War, he joined the Coast Guard reserves in California, but continued to play hockey with the Coast Guard Cutters. He played his last league hockey with a Hollywood team in 1944-45. Ossie passed away from a heart attack on Nov. 2nd, 1964 in Sun Valley, California. Predeceased by his father and brother John, he was survived by his two daughters, Audrey and Ava, his mother, his sister, Anna Goodacre and numerous nephews and nieces.

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January marks Alzheimer awareness month Mary Kemmis PUBLISHER mary.kemmis@reddeerexpress.com

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January marks Alzheimer Awareness Month in Canada, and the emphasis is on bolstering knowledge about the condition and also on early diagnosis. According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, helping to grow public awareness is essential when it comes to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is a term that generally refers to a variety of brain disorders. Different physical changes to the brain cause different dementias. Some are reversible, meaning that they can be treated and cured, while others are irreversible, meaning there is no cure. Symptoms worsen over time and include: loss of memory, changes in judgment and reasoning, difficulty performing familiar tasks, problems with language and changes in mood and behaviour. Alzheimer’s disease is irreversible and eventually fatal. Other dementias include vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia (including Pick’s disease), Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and Lewy body dementia. As of 2016, an estimated 564,000 Canadians were living with dementia. By 2031, this figure is expected to rise to 937,000, an increase of 66%. Again, according to statistics, the combined healthcare system and out-of-pocket costs of dementia is estimated at $10.4 billion. By 2031, this figure is expected to increase by 60 per cent, to $16.6 billion.

Age is the biggest risk factor for dementia. After age 65, the risk doubles every five years. But dementia also occurs in people in their 50s, 40s and even in their 30s. It is progressive, and progression varies greatly from person to person and can last between eight to 10 years – or even longer. But steps continue to be taken in the battle again these conditions. Last June, the Alzheimer Society of Canada celebrated the passage of Bill C-233, an act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Canada became the latest coun-

try to develop a national dementia strategy to address the overwhelming scale, impact and cost of dementia. “For the more than half a million Canadians living with dementia and their families, this is an important milestone,” says Pauline Tardif, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Canada. “A national strategy enables a coordinated approach to tackling dementia in Canada that will impact the lives of those affected in tangible ways.” The Alzheimer Society has long called for a national

dementia strategy to enhance research efforts and ensure access to quality care and support so that Canadians with dementia can have the best quality of life. Now that Canada has committed to such a strategy, work has begun on implementation. Meanwhile, earlier diagnosis opens the door to important information, resources and support through local Alzheimer Societies and helps people with dementia focus on their abilities to remain independent in their homes and communities longer. Health officials say that with early diagnosis, people can access medications which, although may not work for everyone, are most effective when taken early. On a practical level, an early diagnosis also gives someone the chance to explain the changes happening in their life to family and friends and allows families to plan ahead. Throughout January, Canadians are encouraged to visit the Alzheimer Society’s campaign website, earlydiagnosis.ca, to learn how to spot the signs of dementia, understand the benefits of a diagnosis and prepare for a doctor’s visit. Canadians can do their part if they learn the facts about dementia. By knowing more about the disease, they can help to dispel inaccurate information and work to also change society’s attitudes and opinions towards people with the disease.

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In the span of 40 years, Canadian society has gone from paper files in cabinets, to electronic storage of everything from medical records to what you had in your coffee at Starbucks this morning. Our lives have become itemized and catalogued into easily-accessed databases filled with our intimate details. We have, in fact, willingly surrendered our privacy. In many situations, we happily reap the benefits of this access to data, while hoping that the information is secured against prying eyes. We go to doctors and marvel that they can bring up test results and recommendations from specialists on their computer. But this information is stored on computers, and computers are inherently insecure. In 1992, Robert Redford starred in Sneakers, which was about a group of shady characters who tested security systems for a living. In the movie, they were blackmailed into stealing a piece of hardware that could decrypt all

encryption and security systems. The catch phrase at the end of the movie was ‘No More Secrets’. What was fiction in 1992 is reality in 2017. But that our personal information has become open access is something we mostly pretended doesn’t exist. And the situation is getting worse as we digitize and catalogue more and more confidential information. The threats are everywhere, from credit cards being stolen to ransomware being installed on corporate computers, to blackmailing companies to pay large sums of money to get their data back. With all the private information that ’s being shared and used, we’re all seemingly under siege. Now using wireless computer networks like your home Wi-Fi or the Wi-Fi at Starbucks raises a heightened threat. Most people use Wi-Fi networks

without even thinking about security. It’s used by retail companies to connect their computers; instead of running cable, they save money by using a wireless network. It’s used in offices that handle sensitive data. But we now know that these network’s encryptions have security flaws. And that allows others to access the network to monitor the traffic and steal valuable information. Criminals can grab any data that’s transmitted over Wi-Fi. That could be your credit card number, your health records or your work records. This is a serious problem. The wireless networks that we all use are far more open than we realize. Soon, new security protocols will be designed that are immune to the current hack. Brilliant minds are working on the problem now. They likely will have

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a solution soon. But, as confident as I am that a solution will be found, I’m equally confident that a breach in that system will be discovered soon after. So what do we do? Electronic security is a cat-and-mouse game of releasing new security systems just before infiltrators have hacked the last ones. This cycle will likely not stop. We mandate that organizations that hold sensitive data only use wired networks. Of course, this wouldn’t protect their data from criminals – the only computer that can’t be hacked is one that’s been melted into a solid block. But it would at least make it more difficult to hack into the information. Eamonn Brosnan is a research associate with the think-tank Frontier Centre for Public Policy (www.fcpp.org). He’s also an information technology consultant and has taught post-secondary computer and technology courses. His columns are distributed through Troy Media.

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Lacombe native Gord Bamford will be releasing his eighth studio album later this month titled Neon Smoke. The album, slated for release Jan. 19th, precedes the Neon Smoke 29-date Canadian Tour, which kicks off in Ontario Jan. 24th. Bamford said with this being his eighth album, it has him feeling old and young at the same time. “I’ve just been really lucky to have the success I’ve had over the years and I’m really excited about this new project. I think it’s our best one yet,” he said in a recent phone interview with the Express. Bamford said he spent a lot of time on this album, which he said was a fun process. And its songs have seen great success already. The album’s debut single, Livin’ On Summertime, broke the Top 10 on the Canadian Country music charts, while the follow up single Ain’t it Grand saw Bamford joining Blue Rodeo’s front man Jim Cuddy. That song debuted at the 2017 Canadian Country Music Awards on Sept. 10th in Saskatoon. “I’ve lived down in the States the last couple of years so I’ve missed Canada a lot and I was looking for the perfect Canadian to record it with, and I obviously got really lucky with having Jim Cuddy be a part of it,” said Bamford. He added that the song is a patriotic song about Canada, which people seem to like, and that the record has a little bit of everything for all of the different types of country music listeners. Growing up on an Alberta farm in Lacombe, Bamford was always involved in singing as a young child, but never thought he’s be where he is today. “I played a lot of sports and I got into country music pretty heavily back in the early 90s when Garth Brooks was doing his thing, and I fell in love with it,” he said. He caught his first big break when he entered a local radio station’s Search For The Stars contest and won. He added that back when he was cutting his teeth, there were lots of places to play live music. “You could go pretty much anywhere in Canada and play the club for four or five nights and hone your skills. That’s really what I did.” Bamford said looking back at 2017, one of the best moments was moving back to Canada. “It’s been good to be home, and making this record over the last year has been a lot of fun.” He and his wife are currently building a new place out by Bashaw. Although Red Deer isn’t on the first leg of the tour, there is still a second part, which could see opportunities in the city at a later date.

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Country star Brett Kissel will hit the stage Jan. 19th to perform songs from his latest album We Were That Song. Fellow country singer Dan Davidson will also perform that night on Kissel’s tour, which will take place at the Sheraton Special Events Centre. PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd is heading to Red Deer Feb. 15th for its debut performance at the Memorial Centre. The tribute band formed in Victoria, B.C. in 2008 and has performed in front of sold-out audiences throughout the country. Multi-platinum, award winning singer-songwriter Johnny Reid is heading to Red Deer’s Westerner Park in the ENMAX Centrium on his Revival National Tour March 12th. He will perform live with his band The Soul Providers, and there will be a special appearance by Glass Tiger. Crystal by Cirque Du Soleil is the first-ever experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil. The 42nd production fuses together circus arts with gliding and skating disciplines, all which can be seen at Westerner Park in the ENMAX Centrium May 9th-13th.

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Entertainment Red Deer Entertainment Awards coming up Jan. 13th The second annual Red Deer Entertainment Awards are slated to hit The Krossing stage on Jan. 13th. Cocktails run from 8 to 9 p.m. with the ceremony set to begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at The Krossing. There are plenty of categories this year, including ‘Promoter Of The Year’ with nominees Quan Diep, Marc Goatley, Justin Shadows and Pete Christian. The ‘Venue Recognition Award’ will be presented to Bo’s Bar & Stage for, “Providing the space, staff and safety for premium events to take place. It’s hard to argue that there is any other venue in town that brings in the top tier in performing arts, acts that you might regularly see on the big stage have been accessible up close and personal thanks to Bo’s Bar & Stage.” The ‘Open Stage Award’ will be going to Pete & Dave of Supertrucker. “Commitment and dedication to providing an open stage format, fostering growth and

encouragement for aspiring entertainers. From Roosters to the Krossing, Pete and Dave have been an essential force in growing the live entertainment scene here in Red Deer.” Also, nominees for ‘Artist/ Group Of The Year’ include Travis Omen, Devin Cooper, Wiklund Vs. Wiklund, Charlie Jacobson, Balaclava and Boots & The Hoots. ‘New Group Of The Year’ nominees include Juke and The Pits. ‘Cover Band Of The Year’ nominees include 89, The Klamdaggers, Supertrucker, Sl appy Pappy and Sharkpuncher. ‘Singer/Songwriter Of The Year’ nominees include Ryan Carnduff, Bradley Abel, Nathan Danser, Levi Cuss and Kayla Williams. The ‘Red Deer Achievement Award’ this year goes to Desiree Marshall and the ‘Red Deer Scene Award’ goes to Leah Beston. The ‘Comedy Achievement Award’ nominees include Zachary Landry, Neik Theelen and Vidi Epson. The ‘Comedy Recognition

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A closer look at exercise myths, fibs and lies Is exercise really what you think it is? For years, the diet industry told you fat was bad for you. So in your effort to lose weight you went to extremes avoiding any and all foods with fat in them. Today you know that it’s not fat that makes you fat but too many calories and not enough physical activity. Just like you were led to believe fat was the enemy, there are likely lies about exercise that you believe as well. In order to get the most out of your workouts and see the weight loss results you hope for, it’s important to know the truth about exercise. Keep reading to discover if you’ve fallen for any of the six most common misconceptions about exercise. 1. Exercise is more important than diet. You’ve been working out consistently for weeks now, but you aren’t seeing the results you expected. Many people fall into the trap of thinking they can make up for poor diet choices with intense workout sessions. Unfortunately, weight loss is determined more by diet than exercise. It’s a lot easier to eliminate a couple hundred calories

from your diet than it is to burn them off. To see the fitness results you desire, you’ve got to take both exercise and diet seriously. 2. Lifting makes women bulky. It’s a common misconception that women who lift weights have big, bulky muscles. This is just not true. Testosterone is needed for large muscle growth and women have a small fraction of the amount of this hormone compared to men. When women avoid the weight room, they’re missing out on an effective way of toning muscle, losing weight, and protecting bone mass, not to mention the benefits of strong muscles for daily life. 3. The more you work out, the better. The longer and more intense your workout session the more weight you’ll lose, right? Not necessarily. There is such a thing as over-training. Too much exercise can backfire, leading to injury, sickness, and burnout. Your muscles need days of rest to repair damage

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Want a pet? The risks and the benefits Who doesn’t love the pet who lavishes unconditional affection through thick and thin? President Harry Truman, while coping with the lonely responsibilities of his job, remarked, “If you want a friend in Washington, buy a dog!” But there are risks and responsibilities in pet ownership. It’s a matter worth considering since about 57% of North Americans own a pet. In the Canadian Medical Association Journal, Dr. Paul Cherniack and Angela Cherniack discuss some of the infectious risks in owning pets. Yet it’s amazing that, in spite of these risks, studies indicate doctors rarely ask patients about pet ownership of dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles and rodents. So what are the main infections to consider? Cats are most likely to infect humans with bacterial disease called Bartonella, usually triggered by a scratch from claws infected with feces of fleas, or a flea bite. This causes the swelling of lymph nodes. In severe cases, this can result in inflammation of the heart, and nerves and cause lesions on the liver, spleen

and skin. bowl. This happens when ova The purchase of a kitten or in dog or cat feces is ingested. puppy can pass along a problem The best way to avoid these called Campylobacter jejuni. infections is to remember the This infectious organism is pres- importance of sound personal ent in feces and causes diarrhea, hygiene. vomiting and fever. This means you don’t run your I’ve previously reported that hand down Fido’s tail, then pour hospitalized patients face the yourself a scotch and soda and risk of developing Clostridium put ice cubes in your drink withdifficle. out first washing your hands. Cherniack claims that dogs Remember, when Fido licks who visit health care centers your face he shows he loves you. may also become inBut Fido will always fected with this germ be a dog and may and pass it along to Dr. Gifford have pooped just their owners. This before you rub his disease is notorious tail. It’s great to be for prolonged epiloved, but you may sodes of diarrhea also end with an unwith some patients intended infection. having as many as Also remember, 40 bowel movements beds are designed daily. for humans to sleep A risk of in, not pets. Salmonella infection One of my patients comes from reptiles could not underamphibians, exotic animals, stand why she was getting repoultry and rodents. It infects peated fungus infections. the intestinal tract, causing fever Neither could I. That is, until and cramps. one day, after a long talk, she One of the more dramatic and admitted having taught Fido to distressing diseases, the large urinate in her bathtub while she Roundworm, is never forgotten was at work. An examination when it’s spotted in the toilet revealed that Fido had a fungus

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autism, developmental disorders and to those who have been abused. One final risk, however. Be careful when walking a dog. I’ve had several patients over the

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The Rebels recently welcomed a local Red Deerian, centre Josh Tarzwell, to their lineup after trading away Detroit Red Wings prospect Lane Zablocki to the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Tarzwell, who is currently in his NHL draft year, comes to the Rebels having scored three goals and notching 11 assists for 14 points on the season. Tarzwell, who played five years of minor hockey in Red Deer, was excited when he heard he was being traded to his home town. “It was a really big surprise, but once I figured out it was Red Deer I was really happy to come and play for this team,” he said. “It was something I was thinking about. It is hard not to think about it when you are coming to the rink every Saturday night to watch these guys.” Rebels Associate Coach Jeff Truitt sees 17-year-

old Tarzwell as a building block for the struggling we know that, but he seems to be getting more 10-19-5-2 Rebels. comfortable.” Tarzwell feels his offensive game will come as he “Having him here is adding positional depth to our centre position. He is a bigger body guy gets more comfortable with his new teammates. “I want to be more offensive-minded. I want to who has offensive upside. “He is a real hard-worker and a very studious, be thinking score and not just getting the puck heady player that understands systems real well,” on net. I want to be thinking ‘put it in the net’,” Truitt said. “He is very motivated and fit right in Tarzwell said. since he first got here. Being more offenHe is a good fit for our sive-minded will no See our video at locker room and his doubt help a Rebels squad which is generpersonality is second to none.” ating chances, but not .com Truitt said it was imfinishing. portant for a team to “If we get that extra have guys at centre who one here and there at understand the game. key times, it will work “At centre you always want to have good cen- in our favour. We are seeing really good signs tre depth on your team and he adds to that. of our team playing better not only defensively, He has caught on to our systems real well and but also generating opportunities. We just need is improving all the time. It will take time and to finish a bit more,” he said.

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He added Tarzwell’s offence will come easier with a solid defensive game due to less time spent in the defensive zone. “When he has the opportunity, we want him to shoot because he has a real good shot. The more shots he gets on net, the better it is for us,” Truitt said. Truitt said the biggest thing he has learned from his new coach Brent Sutter is that he needs to help his team by being at least 70% on his face-offs. “I have been watching him for all the years I have been here and it is super cool to play for him. He has really, really encouraged me to win draws. “The more draws I win, the more I can help our team especially on penalty kill and the power-play,” Tarzwell said. He added his draft stock will rise if he dials it in on the defensive end. “We play a lot of man-on-man here and I have to find my guy and stick to him no matter where he goes. It is different but I like it,” he said.

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The Red Deer Rebels were looking for a better start to their post-holiday schedule against the Edmonton Oil Kings after only going 10-18-4-2 in the first half of the season. Unfortunately for the home squad, the Oil Kings would dominate a game that saw them taking out the Rebels 3-1 with very little resistance. The first period was promising for Red Deer when Alexander Alexeyev got the ball rolling 1:25 seconds into the game with his fourth goal of the season. Unfortunately for the home

squad, the Oil Kings would have the answer after a Red Deer penalty led to Davis Koch’s 15th of the season. Edmonton would follow Koch’s goal with Trey Fix-Wolansky’s 13th goal of the season with 4:44 to play. The Rebels would head into the second intermission licking their wounds and hoping for a better result in the second frame. Koch, however, would quickly throw salt on Red Deer’s wounds when he beat Ethan Anders for his second of the game and 16th goal of the season. “We made a couple mistakes behind our net, not finishing some checks,� Coach Brent

Sutter said about the second period goal that was a back breaker to any Rebel momentum. The Rebels would have chances in the second and would narrow the sizable shooting gap, however, they would be unable to capitalize on their chances leaving them down two goals with 20 minutes to play. “We had some shifts where we did some really good things but we had too many shifts where we didn’t get engaged. We didn’t finish checks and chased a lot. We took some penalties tonight that we can’t take. That part is disappointing,� Sutter said. The Rebels would play a back and forth third period

and would have some chances on Oil Kings netminder Josh Dechaine, however they would be unable to capitalize — leading to a final score of 3-1. “It is unacceptable and that is the frustrating thing with it. We talked before the game that if we want to catch these teams in front of us, we have to do our part as individuals. You have to do your part, be ready to play and play the game the right way,� Sutter said. Anders stopped 25 shots in the loss and the Rebels fell to 10-19-4-2 overall and 5-10-2-2 on home ice. “We weren’t good enough tonight. Our first period was terrible and we were obvious-

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ly not ready to play. That team outworked us tonight,� Sutter said. The Rebels finished their home and home series on Friday with a 3-4 loss to

Edmonton, before travelling to Medicine Hat for another 3-4 loss. The Rebels will look to write the ship Wednesday, Jan. 3 against the Moose Jaw Warriors.

Red Deer to host Haywood NorAm Western Canadians and Peavey Mart Alberta Cup 5/6 BY TODD COLIN VAUGHAN todd.vaughan@reddeerexpress.com

River Bend Golf and Recreation Area is getting set to host the Haywood NorAm Western Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships and Peavey Mart Alberta Cup 5/6 from Jan. 19th to 21st. “This is our test event for the 2019 Canada Winter Games,� Anita Pimm, marketing and promotions for the event, said. They wanted us to put on a larger event, so our group, Parkland Ski Club as well as Red Deer Nordic, are hosting the event.� The event will feature over 400 cross-country ski athletes making their way to Central Alberta to have an early test run of the improved trail system and venue developments.

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“We didn’t change the trail system, but we modified and did whatever was needed by Canada Winter Games to ensure we put on a good event,� Pimm said. “That is something the City is very proud of. We have worked with the City to ensure the rail works for naturalists as well.� She added the organizing group is ready with the trail system and they were making snow for the first time at River Bend in prepation of the event, which will likely draw plenty of spectators. “They are going to see high-end racers, as well as younger guys,� Pimm said. “There are series of races every day and they range in age and cateogory,� she said. Pimm added many of the Olympic athletes who would normally compete in this event will already be Pyeongchang, Korea for the 2018 games. There will, however, be several Central Alberta athletes competing including Anna Zimmerman with the Alberta Ski Team; Owen Pimm with the Alberta Development team and Alberta Sport Development Center (ASDC) and Ethan McDonald with ASDC. All these athletes will be competing for a spot in the 2019 Canada

Winter Games in Red Deer. Pimm said the event will start on Friday with exciting sprint races. “The sprints are very fast and are quick races. They run in threes and the top two qualify in each set. They then run the final race later in the day,� she said. “We also have classic races on Saturday, which tend to be longer in the 15 kilometre range. Spectators are welcome to walk all through the trails as long as they are staying off the runs.� She added Sunday will feature relay racing, which are races in groups of three. Pimm is grateful for the hundreds of volunteers for this event, as well as the sponsors. “We have the national sponsors like Haywood, but we also have local sponsors like Peavey Mart, Fas Gas and Holiday Inn. Peavey Mart has been integral to providing funding for lighting in the area for our skiers. “Our skiers can now ski at night, which could be 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon.� If you would like more information about the race, you can log on to the race website.

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Getting back to a regular routine after the holidays There is something about the lull in between Christmas and New Year’s that is fascinating to me. It’s almost like a crash and many people are in some kind of twilight zone even if they have to put time in at the office. I am one of those people and even though I am at my desk today working with clients and writing for you dear people, I am in another dimension of time and space and am yearning to be home watching a movie and eating crunchy snacks. Two groups of people exist in the world; those who want their routine and home back to normal as soon as possible and those who want to stretch Christmas out a bit further. The first group are tearing the tree down on Boxing Day and making sure all things are put back to normal – diets back on track and sleep patterns re-established. The second group loll around a bit longer and leave presents under the tree even after they are unwrapped; they are firm on continuing leftover snacking and they might still have carols playing and games out on the table. I believe that I am a little in between. I do look forward to having life back to normal, yet I love the beauty of Christmas and a lovingly dressed tree which invites me to sit and ponder in its glow. Decorations and candles which make the night soft and the sounds of music that invokes joy and peace. I want that feeling to last a little while longer then after New Year’s Eve the magic is done and it’s time for life

to begin again. If you have had a few weeks of décor overload and are removing your tree it is a fantastic opportunity to take a look at your home with fresh eyes. Maybe this is a good time to re-arrange furniture or move some items around. You might have put some household items away during Christmas and realize that you don’t need them back in the room and are visually enjoying a pared down space. This is always an opportunity for a deep clean because you are reaching in corners to clean out sparkles and tree needles anyhow – take this time to give an extra wipe and clean to some dusty corners. If your house was like mine and invaded by company, there are linens to wash and beds to make so take this time to turn mattresses and clean pad toppers. Your beds will be ready and waiting for your next set of guests, once you feel recovered enough to invite people back to your home. Life will start to click back to a routine and you may look back wistfully on the magic and beauty of the holidays or you might be running in the other direction glancing in your rear view mirror thinking, ‘I’m glad that is over’. Wherever you are on the post-Christmas spectrum I wish you all good health and heart in the coming year. May 2018 be the best you have ever experienced! Kim Wyse is a Central Alberta freelance designer. Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Realtor/Ask a Designer’.

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SHOW HOME

This week’s feature show home is in Red Deer, which features a spacious living room and open concept kitchen by Mason Martin Homes. Michelle Falk/Red Deer Express

Three steps to a financially fit you in 2018! Well you have likely noticed that it is time for resolutions according to the plethora of fitness equipment and organizational plastic bins on sale in every flyer you open. It seems fitting that we take a three-step approach to positioning yourself for financial fitness in 2018 and beyond as well. So first of all I am going to go ahead and assume you are human. Yes? If so then please know that you are not slacker! Almost every person I have met has something in their financial world they have been meaning to get to but have not so forget the past and let’s move onwards and upwards! Step 1 – write down your goals. Study after study proves that actually writing out what it is you want causes the synapses in your brain to reconnect to work towards the goal even when you are not thinking about it. Step 2 – just do it. Seems I heard that somewhere before but anyways. It is now time to actually get everything in place. • Lawyer – call around and get some quotes on having your will prepared with all the necessary

paperwork by a reputable lawyer. • Financial/insurance planner – people who work with a qualified financial planner do much better overall than those who wing it. Meet with a few of them and learn what you need to know so that your pennies turn into a comfortable future. • Accountant – the onslaught of cheap software makes it very easy to think you can do it all yourself when it comes to your taxes but a qualified accountant is essential in my opinion. They can literally save you thousands on your tax bill. That’s your money so you should keep it. • Mortgage professional – your home is your largest asset and your largest debt obligation. Have your mortgage reviewed by a mortgage professional to make sure you are in the best mortgage product for your situation now and to meet your goals later You’ll have noticed a theme here. You don’t need to know about the law or investments or

insurance or taxes or mortgages. All you have to do is find yourself a team to protect your interests. Step 3 – time to automate - set up to meet your goals automatically. A regular withdrawal for your savings is far less painful and way more likely to actually occur than if you have to sit down each month and choose to transfer the funds. If your goal is to pay down your mortgage, why not choose to increase your payments slightly rather than worrying about a lump sum later on. Bite sized is far easier. If you are trying to keep a budget there is an amazing app called mint.com. It is from the makers of Turbo Tax – you input all your credit/debit card information, your goals as far as savings or debt reduction and a budget for each part of your life. Each purchase you make is automatically inputted into the correct category. You can see where you are spending and exactly how much and you will even get text notifica-

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tions when you are close to your budget in a particular area. Step 3 – annual review day. So you have done the work and so now all you have to do is take one day a year off to review. Meet with all of your team to ensure you are where you need to be. Can you increase your mortgage? Is your will reflecting your new spouse or baby? Do you have enough insurance to protect yourself against disability or critical illness? Spoiler alert! We are all going to need life insurance, disability is the number one cause of foreclosure and even our solid health care system does not cover all expenses so critical illness insurance can save your savings. And there you have it, financial fitness in three steps. Your future self will thank you. As they say, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best is today. Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Mortgage Alliance- Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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SYLVAN LAKE: 2 Rentals Fully furn.: dishes, bedding, etc., $1200-$1600/mo. Incl. all util. Neg. 403-880-0210

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Employment Adult Care F/T CAREGIVER req’d. for Mrs. Ralston in Red Deer with MS. Duties incl. personal care, light house keep. & meal prep. N.S. female preferred, English lang. $2500-$2800/mo based on exp. Send resume to berniralst@shaw.ca

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TWO UNRESERVED AUCTIONS. Thursday, January 18. Machine Shop Closure. 5830-92 St. Tuesday, January 23. Fabricating Equipment Sale, 75 St & 51 Ave, Edmonton. Preview one day prior to sales. Both sales are sold from 51 Ave. site. ACER 4580 Dynamic Lathe, 9.2” Bore. Un-used Sliven CU-800 Engine Lathe. 35 x 118” 4 other lathes, radial drill, mills over 1,000 quality lots of machine and fabricating equipment. A must to visit our webpage www.foothillsauctions.com. Or call Foothills Equipment Liquidation 780-922.6090.

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WHAT CAN THE CLASSIFIEDS DO FOR YOU??? Coming Events Obituaries Memorials Pets Lost/Found Classes Vacation Homes Personals Fitness Arts/Crafts Realtors Babysitters Condos Volunteers Career Planning Legal Aid Tutors Oilfield Announcements Trades Vehicles Public Notices Rentals Acreages Motorcycles Business Opportunities Cottages Livestock Grain/Feed/Hay Tractors Pasture land Campers/RVs Extra Income Security Registrations Meetings Repairs Farmers Markets Trade Fairs Rodeos & MUCH MORE!

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View the Clues Contest

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Below are five phone numbers that appear inside our clients’ ads in this week’s Express (includes Special Features & Supplements) Simply match the phone number to the business, fill out the contest form and drop it off at the Express office prior to draw deadline listed.

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It’s a record breaking year for Amanda Blake who just made real estate history with her incredible sales numbers for 2017 after becoming an owner of Lime Green Realty in 2016. Amanda represented a total of 174 clients in 2017 who completed a sale as a seller or a buyer in Central Alberta as per the CARA MLS® System. To put this into context, the average agent in Central Alberta represents approximately 20 clients that complete a sale via the CARA MLS® System in a calendar year which is what makes these numbers extremely impressive. Amanda’s predecessor, Susan Rochefort, set a record in 2014 with 173 sales representing sellers which Susan did in a hot real estate market unlike Amanda who has almost reached these sale numbers in a depressed real estate market. This puts Amanda in the real estate history books. When asked how Amanda was able to make these numbers, she said “Lime Green Realty has a formula for success that has been developed over the last 8 years. I applied the Systems and they worked! As an agent who started in the business in 2009 when Lime Green Realty first opened their doors, I was working at another Brokerage, watching the success of Lime Green Realty and I just knew they had figured out this business. I always heard good things about Lime Green Realty and this is an industry that can be hard to please people so I knew they were doing a lot of things right. I was so excited to become an owner in 2016 and it’s been even more exciting learning these proven Systems.”

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In order for Amanda to become an owner of Lime Green Realty, she was required to master the Systems and went through an intense mentorship with Susan Rochefort for 13 months. From Susan’s point of view, “Amanda wanted to learn every aspect of our Systems which was incredible to watch. Even though she had been in the business for eight years prior to joining Lime Green Realty, Amanda had a steep learning curve to get to a mastery level of the Systems, and she did it. Doing high volume (more than 100 deals in a year) is something only a handful of agents ever achieve in Central Alberta. But the volume is where you learn this business at a depth that gives your clients the ultimate platform for success in their purchase or sale. Amanda has that old school work ethic that is extremely hard to find in this business and she has such a kind heart. She is also ten years my junior, so she has all of the energy and enthusiasm that I had ten years ago.” Amanda will now be responsible for taking over all client transactions from Susan with the rest of the team at Lime Green Realty. Her numbers for 2017 proves she is ready for it. Quoting Amanda, “I am so excited for 2018 although my focus for 2018 is to have 100% client satisfaction with our services which means I am okay if I don’t reach these numbers again. It’s more important for me to have really happy clients. Setting a record once is great but having happy clients for a lifetime is the best. I realize you can’t please everyone but I am certainly going to do the best I can and with these proven Systems that have stood the test of time, I am ready for 2018!”

*As per the CARA MLS Database for Jan 1/17 to Dec 31/17 for Red Deer & Central Alberta for Amanda Blake representing both buyers and sellers.

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