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VOLUME 3.14

Ted Clugston

Portrait of a Canadian Mayor, Directing the Office with Dignity

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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Build It and They Will Come

I am finding, inadvertently but fittingly, the theme in Medicine Hat has become “build it and they will come.” I hope to continue that trend in the Mayor’s Office by focusing on the future. From the Medicine Hat Regional Event Centre, to the airport expansion, which we hope will bring WestJet service here; Medicine Hat has become a hub of construction activity. A land of opportunity to take our city into the future.

I am currently in my second full month as Mayor of Medicine Hat. There has been a lot of learning in a short time and many challenges – exciting challenges - but challenges nonetheless. Many times the right decisions are often the hardest. I am looking forward to the next four years in the Mayor’s Office. I know together with the newly elected City Council, we will make a great impact on our residents and our community.

I am predicting that in the next few years there will be plenty of exciting prospects, and opportunities coming our way, knocking on our door. One way to ensure that will happen and that we are ready, is by providing an economic benefit to attract those opportunities and prospects. In 1909, Medicine Hat was a major manufacturing centre.

Why? Because we had cheap natural gas. Methanex has commenced operations again after ten years. Canada Fertilizer and Cancarb remain here. Why? Because we have cheap natural gas. Selling our natural gas to manufacturers will entice them to stay, and our leverage to encouarge new ones to locate in our community.

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We are no longer the forgotten corner. The Provincial government has shown us renewed commitment through their financing of the Dunmore Road Interchange, the Regional Hospital expansion, and the TransCanada Highway Bridge improvements.

Other generous grants were received for damaged and preventative infrastructure and reconstruction needs, due to the 2013 Flood.

Several other projects that will serve us into the future include the Box Springs windfarm, the expansion to the South Ridge YMCA, including a long awaited swimming pool. Also the relocation of Fire Station 2 which, along with the pre-emptions on traffic lights, will result in 90 per cent of our residents being accessible with the six minute optimum window for emergency services. It seems everywhere you look in Medicine Hat there are exciting things happening. All helping to make this city even better.

I firmly believe that we as residents of this amazing city, need to start being ambassadors and advocates of what’s right with our community. We have wonderful things to offer here at home. We have some of the most beautiful landscapes, natural areas, wildlife and historical sites in Canada. We should be proud to boast about our unique attributes, and use them to attract new residents and visitors.

The possibilities for tourism related dollars providing an economic spinoff are endless. We need to quit selling ourselves short. Let's start selling what we have, and “building it, so they will come.”

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NOTES from

N’kenge

My cell phone rang one morning, it was an international call. I usually screen my calls but I was curious to see who would be calling so early. It turned out to be a last minute invitation to perform for the Miss Germany Pageant at Europa Park in Rust, Germany. What an honor it was to receive the invitation. I immediately accepted.

After numerous emails between myself, and the executive and creative team, we were able to finalize flights, hotel reservations; and song selections. Seconds after I hung up the phone, I contacted a few designers. I was able to get Monique Leshman (www. moniqueleshman.com) to loan me some magnificent jewelry pieces, along with an exquisite clutch bag for me to wear. I was still a bit frazzled in finding a performance gown. It was literally impossible to locate a designer gown with such late notice. After numerous calls, I decided to wear one of my designer gowns that I used from a\previous orchestral concert.

top hairstylists and makeup artists. The same who were responsible for getting the contestants ready as well.

Alexander Mazza, who is the top TV host for the leading European Channel Pro7, gave my introduction. The songs I performed were very well received. I sang several pieces ranging from Whitney Houston to The Jackson 5’s Motown Hit, “I’ll Be There.” Europeans love American music! Listening to the audience dance and clap along with me, was exhilarating.

After my performance, it was my time to relax and enjoy dinner.

I watched the remaining part of the pageant waiting for the judges to choose who would be crowned Miss Germany 2014. There were 24 contestants from all over the country holding titles from their respective cities. Contestants had a boot camp in Berlin a week before. My publicist Nadja Atwal was also a judge, and coached the contestants on runway etiquette.

I realized I was running late.

I should have been dressed and leaving my home to meet my girlfriend, the current Miss New York, who was hosting a special fashion week event.

Vivien Konca was crowned This engagement was in support of Miss Germany 2014. After the The Alzheimer’s Association. Once I pageant, I had the pleasure to arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to interview and take photos for the press see that a mini fashion show featuring and media. The after party was held in Henrioci Designs (www.henrioci.com) the Dome at Europa Park, with a live was about to begin. One of the models band and DJ and unlimited amounts was wearing an absolutely beautiful of food and drinks. Many of the guests red gown, which would be perfect including myself mingled with other Vivian Koncafor my performance in Germany. I Miss Germany 2014 with N’Kenge Pageant winners, and European Pop s spoke to the designer, Catherine Kat such as Loona.

Henry and asked if I could borrow the gown to perform at the Miss

The next day I slept till 3PM. Then took a short stroll Germany Pageant, Catherine was very supportive, and agreed to around Europa Park and joined the Miss Germany executive team, alter the gown. It would be ready before I left for the airport the and Europa Park owners for a farewell dinner. Miss Germany was following next day. there, she was sweet enough to give me a case of “Miss Germany

When I arrived in Germany, I was exhausted from having perfume”. I love jewelry. Needless to say, I was thrilled when they to take an overnight flight. After a short nap, I arrived early at the measured my ring size to send a beautiful designer ring to my home performance hall for my sound check. I had my custom bejeweled in the States. Although I had an enjoyable two days in Germany, I microphone from Marc Defang (www.marcdefang.com). After felt like I was on a roller coaster. Being in Germany was a beautiful being escorted backstage, I was pampered in my dressing room by experience, one that I will never forget.

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Platinum Jukebox This month I am ecstatic to feature the music of Saycon Sengbloh. Saycon is currently singing the role of Martha Reeves in Broadway’s Motown: The Musical.

Saycon is a Broadway veteran who has also been seen in hit shows, Fela, Wicked, Hair, Aida and many more. Additionally, Saycon was recently involved in the development workshop for Holler If You Hear Me alongside Chris Jackson from In The Heights, Chadwick Boseman, who starred as Jackie Robinson in 42 as well as film star and Tony Award winner, Adriane Lenox. This production also features music and poetry of rapper Tupac Shakur.

I attended Saycon’s exclusive single release performance at the Drom in New York City. It was fantastic. When asked to describe her single “Be Here," Saycon replied. “Be here is a love song, a ballad she wrote while feeling lots of love and passion. Anyone who hears this song can feel the sense of yearning in my voice.

The lyrics are mantra for anyone who's ever claimed true love. I've played a lot of strong characters in my work, but I'm excited to finally reveal the most vulnerable side of myself and get the opportunity to see what happens next" For additional info, please visit www.SayconSengbloh.com.

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The technology in ice fishing equipment has changed over the years. Take the ice auger or in the old days just an ice pick. The auger has lots of choices from the hand auger, the old favourite gas and electric but the best new one is propane. Yes I said propane. No more mixing gas, smelly gas fumes or spilling of gas when you have to refill the auger.

The propane models are cleaner burning and much quieter. It is easier to carry a small portable bottle of propane for a whole day of drilling holes.

Just take a spare portable bottle.

Let’s take a look at the depth sounders. They have improved technically and the portability with the carry bags and batteries. Just having one is so much easier to find the fish from finding depth to lake structure.

Underwater cameras used to have a straight ahead field of view. Cameras may now be bought with a 360 degree field of view to see the structure and any fish that might be in the area. They are also great to watch what fish comes in and snatches your bait. If nothing is happening on camera, you may have to change your lures.

The tip ups have improved as well as the rods and reels. Let’s look at the tip ups that have

changed. Some have many different types. From the round discs that fit in over the hole with a flag that springs when a fish takes the line. To the tip ups that use a rod and reel. The rod is bent over under tension.

The line rests on a pin. This will spring and set the hook when the fish takes off with the bait.

The rods have become more sensitive with the introduction of graphite rod blanks. These are just like the rods we use in open water fishing just shorter. The reels have more ball bearings. So with more sensitive rods and better reels, it makes it a lot easier to feel the lighter bites that you can get during the winter months.

As the water is colder and the fish are less active.

New ice fishing lines, which are designed to be more limber under cold weather conditions, also stretch less. So they are more sensitive as well as thinner with better strength.

So the combination of better fishing lines, depth sounders, underwater cameras, rods and reels makes it lot easier to feel those light bites of winter and to catch more fish. So who said ice fishing hasn’t changed or gotten better with technology?

It sure has changed a great deal since I started fishing 37 years ago.

Crispy Baked Walleye

Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 25 min Ingredients 2 Eggs 1 Tbsp water 1 Tsp seasoned salt 1/3 C dry bread crumbs 1/3 C instant mashed potatoes 1/3 C grated Parmesan cheese 4 (4 oz) walleye fillets Instructions 1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

2. Beat the eggs and water together in a bowl until smooth; set aside. Combine the bread crumbs, potato flakes, and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl with the seasoned salt until evenly mixed.

Dip the walleye fillets into the beaten egg, then press into the bread crumb mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes - See more at: http://fishing-in-minnesota.com/ blog/2013/06/05/10-best-walleye-recipes/#sthash.su995XHH.dpuf

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The Failure of Raising Minimum Wages

Who can oppose a “living wage, or minimum wage increase?” Consider a single mom serving burgers at MacDonald’s.

What about a senior unable to retire, who must continue working.

After his company went bankrupt and pensions accumulated all his life were lost. There’s a political tidal wave to increase minimum wages. On the surface who could disagree? No one can enjoy any meaningful standard of living on eight dollars hourly.

USA fast food outlets are being threatened with increases to ten even fifteen dollars per hour. Politicians love making changes spending other people’s money. The inevitable result

For those young workers most directly affected -- earning between the current $8 per hour and the proposed $10 -- the impact is more acute, experiencing employment losses of 4.5 to 20 percent.

Finally, it is important to note that minimum wage work is largely a temporary experience. Certain jobs are called entry level positions for a reason. It isn’t politically correct to tell someone, try improving your skills, and value, if you want more money. However it’s the right thing, the compassionate thing to encourage improvement.

There is a difference between low paying jobs and poverty. Most minimum wage workers are kids living at home. Poverty is the single mom flipping burgers. She should be getting child care assistance, while being trained for meaningful employment.

is business owners pass as much of the increase possible to consumers immediately. However, no one will pay ten dollars for a quarter pounder or whopper. So businesses reduce staff, cuts hours, and puts expansion plans on hold. Capital goes into savings for future (profitable) days. Immediately the people politicians were trying to help are adversely affected. Those who can least afford increases at grocery stores, or being suddenly unemployed.

A recent comprehensive study by renowned minimum wage experts Prof. David Neumark, of the University of California, and Dr. William Wascher, U.S. Federal Reserve Board economist, reviewed more than 100 studies covering 20 countries over the past 15 years and found that the “overwhelming majority” of studies, especially the most credible, consistently show that minimum wage increases decrease employment.

Closer to home, 14 studies have specifically examined the impact of minimum wage increases in Canadian provinces, including B.C. The Canadian research indicates that a 10-per-cent increase in the minimum wage is likely to decrease employment by three to six percent among all young workers (aged 15 to 24).

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Research shows that after one year, more than 60 per cent of minimum wage workers experience a typical wage gain of about 20 per cent. After two

By Scott Cowan higher public service costs. Since the research into living wage laws is still in its early stages, many studies haven’t yet focused their assessments on these costs, which will inevitably be paid for by taxpayers and renters.

As entrepreneur Robert J. Ringer famously said, “Reality isn’t the way you wish things to be, or the way they appear to be, but the way they actually are.” When it comes to minimum wage increases, the wishful thinking of politicians and activists can’t overcome the unpleasant reality that minimum wage increases are job-killers.

Those who think that the phased-in increases will reduce the negative impact should read a study by University of Toronto Professor Michele Campolieti published in the Canadian Journal of Economics. Campolieti examined the impact of minimum wage increases on jobs from 1993 to 1999 and found that a 10 per cent increase in the minimum wage decreased employment for affected workers by 10 percent to 20 percent. He then examined the impact of B.C.’s two 50-cent minimum wage increases in 1995 and found that these consecutive increases reduced employment among directly affected workers by between 20 percent and 40 percent, approximately twice the magnitude of his national findings.

Why not just eradicate poverty by transferring $50,000.00 a year to the poor? They tried that already. It’s called the native reserve system, welfare, food stamps, and the war on poverty, trillions of dollars.

Ontario Conservative Premier Mike Harris told 10% of residents who were welfare recipients; you’ll have to work for your check. In no time welfare dropped to 4%.

years, the percentage increases to more than 80 per cent. This unpleasant reality for left wing politicians is well-documented in research.

Living wage laws are similar to minimum wage legislation.

Both mandate by law an explicit principle that workers be paid a certain wage rate to accomplish a predetermined living standard.

That amount being promoted by politicians and their activist voters. However, living wage laws differ by their coverage (covering a much smaller group of workers) and by their amount (requiring a much higher wage). At $19.62 per hour, New Westminster British Columbia’s living wage is nearly double the provincial minimum wage of $10.25 and much higher than the rate in American cities.

In addition to the negative effects upon employment, living wage laws have the potential to inflate city budgets through

Politicians love to champion the little guy. They blow their trumpet and gather votes. What they don’t divulge is only few will receive wage increases; most will join the millions of unemployed workers. You simply can’t solve poverty issues by demanding one segment, the “rich 1%” pay the bills. The math doesn’t work. There are now more hands extended than rich deep pockets to fill the needs. It’s never suggested the 30% of unionized workers earning far more than minimum earners, take a cut so the poor can earn a bit more.

The solution is to create a bigger pie by expanding the economy. This can be accomplished by lowering taxes, in turn creating employment. Try decreasing government, and incorporate the same principles that worked for hundreds of years. The last few decades of liberal tinkering trying to improve on and disparage capitalism, brought us to this economic crisis.

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There’s a Story Behind Every Smile!

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I was born in Saskatoon SK in 1964, making me 29 years old. (I never was good at math!) In my leisure time outside the clinic, I enjoy fishing with the family, camping and hiking. Keeping yourself fit and healthy is a real philosophy of mine. I feel it helps in experiencing all that life has to offer, so to that end, I spend a lot of time focused on exercise and a healthy diet. Much easier said than done however!

I am married to my beautiful wife and partner in life, Dawn. She is a music teacher at the conservatory Canada Studio here in the Hat. She shares my love of the outdoors and obviously, music is a huge passion of hers. We have five children, all adult aged and we are now learning to adapt to life with an empty nest. After the outdoors my wife and I have found a passion for travel. Up to this point most of our trips have been to warmer climates to escape the cold winters but we hope to see more than just sand and surf in the near future.

Thirteen years ago I was very lucky to find an opportunity with Crestwood Dental Clinic and decided to make the move and begin anew in Medicine Hat. It was one of the best choices I have ever made. I love Medicine Hat and Crestwood is a great place work. My colleagues are awesome and the staff are wonderful to work with. The clinic is large and modern and we offer any form of dental treatment you may require.

Look for me either on the lake in summer or standing in the cold, ice fishing in the winter (which still boggles my wifes mind). Please, come by and say hello. I look forward to meeting you.

Chris Keim, General Dentist Crestwood Dental Clinic

Daily Practise

Developing daily practises can be a real challenge. Finding the time and discipline to tackle something every day often seems impossible. Creative endeavours like playing an instrument, writing or painting benefit from daily practise, just as an athlete who trains each day to reach their goal of winning the next competition or achieving a personal best. By practising every day we create momentum and strengthen our creative muscles. Fear subsides and self-consciousness fades away. Confidence introduces itself in a big way. Yes, there are days when it may not happen, when life and its demands will not let up. So do it tomorrow. It’s okay to stumble, as long as we don’t give up at the first hint of trouble.

In an article on wildworld.com, Carol Despeaux writes about her efforts to re-develop a daily writing habit after a year of focusing on her business and family.

The beginner artist often expects to create excellence immediately. This is unrealistic and discouraging. To improve we must practise. It’s true, some people have natural skills in the creative arena, but too often we believe in “talent” over hard work and discipline. These are essential to an artist’s strongest achievements.

Daily practise won’t be possible for everyone. Nor will it be desirable. Simply being consistent can also provide rewards. While Mr. Genn may not want us to “crank up the old machine” only once per week, it will produce much better results than an irregular and intermittent schedule. Discipline and consistency will be the key. Whether you are ready to develop a daily practise now or are making it a goal for the future, open that sketchbook, pick up your violin, sidle up to the writing desk, and begin.

Artist Robert Genn says that “cranking up the old machine once a week is bad news in the creativity game. The steady worker who applies his craft daily is more likely to make creative gains than an intermittent one. Even when tired, or even because of it, the rolling creator can general squeeze further.”

Knowing this, but not always living it, I recently took part in a 30 day online sketchbook journaling project. I have always been a fan of the sketchbook as an essential learning tool for artists at all levels. I teach an art class that focuses on the sketchbook to learn art fundamentals, to track progress and to experiment with a variety of 2 dimensional mediums. The sketchbook is a safe place to practise, to let go of expectations and the fear of not being good enough, and instead focus on the process. To enjoy our process, to use our intuitive right brain, and to be fully present, fuels our creativity.

“It feels a bit like learning a new job. I notice resistance to the actual act of sitting my bum in my chair and writing. I also notice I’ve developed the attention span of a gnat. In my life and business, I’m an incredible multitasker…But I’ve been finding that multitasking can actually make you less productive—especially if you’re an artist or a writer…the kind of writing practice I want to emulate [is] A slow, thoughtful, everyday writing practice.”

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” -Pablo Picasso

Wendy Struck is a local artist and art instructor. Another session of Sketchbook Study classes begins in early May. www.wendystruck.com

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Halo

The provincial EMS system in Alberta is continuing to be modified, expanded, and in some cases retracted. The rural fire departments of SE Alberta and first responders who respond to all types of emergencies, and who perform all types of rescues, are feeling the strain of a system that has taken control away from the local areas and centralized them in larger centres. Communications issues have reportedly increased and the local knowledge of rural EMS dispatchers has been lost. Selfless volunteer firefighters are expected to be experts in fire suppression and jack of all trades in all things rescue. Many are unable to maintain certification in medical training above first aid due to the time commitment and high cost of registering with the Alberta College of Paramedics. They are doing a great job but they need the support of outside agencies to save as many lives as possible.

HALO performs this task very well, getting much needed medical backup to medical emergencies and increasing the odds of survival for critically ill and injured people.

The HALO program is funded by donations and receives a small reimbursement from the province for trips that meet Alberta Health Services criteria. The vast majority of the cost of the program is to have the helicopter on standby and the pilots ready to respond. Alberta Health Services does provide the paramedics who fly on HALO, but the decision makers at AHS have decided not to provide significant provincial funding to HALO. Similar programs to HALO, such as Phoenix Heli-Flight in Fort McMurray, utilize full time firefighters who are crosstrained as paramedics to respond in their helicopter.

“conflicting agendas distract from the primary focus”

The HALO Medevac Rescue Helicopter is based in Medicine Hat and serves SE Alberta and SW Saskatchewan.

The HALO program currently has one BELL 206 long ranger outfitted with a LifePort stretcher system and medical equipment integrated into the helicopter. This program has been in operation since 2007 and has been dispatched to over 160 calls. It is essential that the first responders in rural areas get highly skilled paramedics to emergency scenes as quickly as possible.

The HALO program, and the much larger and well known STARS program, recognize that conflicting agendas distract from the primary focus, the patient.

That is why the two services have begun to collaborate and form a partnership, which is growing and evolving. HALO is now dispatched through the STARS Emergency Link Centre in Calgary and the HALO organization hosted the New STARS AW 139 in Medicine Hat in January. HALO and STARS have performed patient transfers in the field to get patients to trauma rooms in Calgary faster and expand the radius of action of both services.

HALO operates on a relatively small annual budget of just over $850000. This is still a huge task to the HALO organization to raise the funds through donations from individuals, service clubs and corporations. Cypress County and the Drowning Ford Grazing Association are a few of the major sponsors of HALO.

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For more information on HALO or to donate please visit www.medicairsociety.com, www.facebook.com/HALOMedicineHat , or find us on Twitter @SAMedicAir, or call 403 528 9088.

Volunteers are needed.

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My culinary roots began in India, where I was born, helping my mother create traditional Indian meals for my family. This experience instilled in me a love for cooking and making people happy with my food.

As a young woman, I got a job with the Korean foreign embassy, where I worked as a Chef. I was trained in cooking authentic Korean meals for foreign dignitaries. I developed an appreciation for Korean foods and it sparked my interest in international cuisines.

I was given the opportunity to come to Canada in 2000.

I started working at an Indian restaurant and instantly fell in love with the country. Since then I have been lucky to work with some great chefs that have taught me about many different styles of cuisine. The great thing about Canada is the influence of many different cultures on our cuisine. I became a Canadian citizen in 2013 and look forward to sharing my experience and love of food with our customers at Tumbleweeds.

Monthly Recipe

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Saskatoon Berry Sauce

1tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 C frozen Saskatoon berry's 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp chopped shallot or red onion 45 ml (3 tablespoons) butter 1 pinch chopped fresh rosemary 2 pork tenderloins 1/4 C port 1/3 C dry cranberry's 2 tbs honey 1/3 C pine nuts 2 tsp butter 60 ml (1 4 cup) white wine To make Saskatoon berry's sauce: 125 ml (1/2 cup) chicken broth Large pan heat the butter sautéed onion .

2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) dried tarragon Add port , honey and rosemary . Cook for 5 3 Cortland apples, peeled, seeded, cut into mins in medium heat ..reduce until get thick wedges sauce .!!

150 gm goat cheese Preheat the oven to 180 °C Salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

In a skillet, brown apple and garlic in the butter over medium heat for about ten minutes. Add pine nuts , cranberry’s Season with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.

On a work surface, butterfly the tenderloins; which is to slice in half the entire length of the tenderloin without cutting all the way through. Open flat and spread the stuffing over the entire length of both butterflied tenderloins. Close and tie.

In an ovenproof skillet, brown the tenderloins in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Deglaze with the wine over high heat. Add the chicken broth, tarragon and apples. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the meat . Adjust the seasoning. Untie and slice the meat, then drizzle with the sauce. Serve with colorful vegetables.

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Most of us have thought about what we are retiring from, but not what we are retiring to. For starters, do you have a clear picture of where you want to be when you retire?

Do you see yourself in a warm climate, golfing every day? How long would this hold your interest? Do you see yourself starting a new career or pursuing a passion you didn’t have time for during your pre-retirement years? The new generation of retirees doesn’t intend to slow down – retirement is simply changing gears for the next chapter of life. And while the definition of retirement continues to change, what hasn’t changed is the need for a solid plan as you transition through the stages of life. To effectively manage your finances and achieve the retirement lifestyle you have always imagined, it’s essential to bring together all of the pieces of your financial picture to build a comprehensive plan of action.

The BIG Picture – More Important than Ever Retiring earlier and living longer are 2 of the biggest strains on retirement plans. Your plan needs to take into account all of your current and potential future sources of income, including government programs, company pension plans, RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, employment and investment income.

Factoring in current tax rates, inflation and income earned on future investment capital created by an inheritance or the sale of a business or vacation property is critical.

Be thorough – work through ‘soft’ issues to properly understand how your lifestyle will change. For example, do you pick up the tab for your friends and associates more than your share of the time? Should you transition away from this in retirement? If so, how?

Your Investment Advisor should also take into account the different stages of retirement and develop unique plans

and suggested scenarios for each phase. For example, the early years (Go-Go phase) are characterized by an increase in expenses as you pursue more travel or furnish your new condo down South. During the middle years (SlowGo phase), life settles into more of a routine and expenses may decrease. Later retirement (No-Go phase) may see expenses increase again due to health care costs.

A look at your anticipated expenses, as well as potential future sources of retirement income, will quickly identify if there will be a shortfall between the lifestyle you want and your ability to finance it. An essential element of retirement planning is an investment strategy that will enable you to reach your retirement goals.

An important step in this process is determining how your investments should be allocated among the various asset classes: cash, bonds and equities. Asset allocation takes into account the current economic environment and the outlook for the economy and investment markets, then overlays your retirement objectives and risk tolerance. Once your proper asset mix is determined and your retirement needs assessed, your Investment Advisor will work with you to develop a strategy for achieving your goals.

Know Your Options Your Investment Advisor should provide you with a clear and easy to understand analysis and then help you interpret and evaluate various options such as early retirement or, alternatively, working longer. Make sure your Advisor is accessible for regular communication.

When life throws curves at you, be sure to work these changes into your plan. You are the most important person in your plan – be sure your Advisor knows this and genuinely understands what drives you, what holds you back and what you hope for in your financial future.

Get Started To prepare your retirement plan, your Investment Advisor needs to know where you stand today, where you want to be in the future, as well as how and when you expect to get there. To help you get organized, your Advisor must gather all the facts, and work through a host of discussions & questions with you to properly prepare a realistic personal retirement analysis.

NOW is the “Second” Best Time to Begin An ancient Chinese proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The next best time is today.”

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Urban Myths and Child Support I thought I would use this month’s article as a chance to hit a variety of topics pertaining to child support. This is one of the areas where there are a lot of misconceptions, and myths as to exactly what affects child support.

Scott Stenbeck

Most people are aware that child support is calculated based on the Canadian Federal Child Support Guidelines. The guideline income of the payor is found on the table, and based on the number of children, the table amount is the child support paid. This is very simple to do in straightforward custody arrangements, and when someone makes a straightforward income from a T4. It can become less simple with different custody arrangements, and with business owners or self-employed people. Let’s touch on a few myths I hear all the time.

Myth: “If we both have the children an equal amount of the time, no one has to pay child support.” This is not the case.

Generally, support in that situation is determined by offsetting what one parent would pay the other under the guidelines. Then having the net amount paid by the higher income parent. One of the reasons child support exists is so that the children have similar standards of living in both homes.

Myth: “The other side says they don’t want any money, they will just agree to no child support.” This is generally not possible. The Court will generally not approve consent orders and judgements that do not contain reasonable provision for the welfare of the children. Even if the waiver of child support is placed in an agreement, the agreement is not enforceable with respect to that provision. Child support is a right that attaches to the child. It is not a parent’s to give up. These types of provisions exist so that a parent cannot be bullied by another party into consenting to something that is not in the children’s best interests. When child support deviates from the guidelines, there needs to be a very good explanation for the Court to approve the order or judgement. If child support is going to be different than the table amount, it needs to be well established and documented as to why.

Myth: “They have to give me receipts for where the child support is spent.” This is not true with respect to the basic table amount of child support, what we call “section 3” child support.

With additional support that is paid on top of the basic table amount for exceptional expenses, such as medical or dental expenses or child care, what we call “section 7” support, receipts do need to be supplied. But not with the basic monthly amounts. If there is a fear that monthly child support is not being spent on the child, it has to be dealt with a different way. Usually by dealing with the custodial situation.

Myth: “I can avoid paying as much child support by keeping money in my company and paying myself a lower salary.”

This comes up often, where someone has a company that nets, say $150,000 after expenses. But they only take out a wage of $50,000, and leave the rest in the company. It also comes up where the company pays a great deal of personal expenses for someone, such as providing a vehicle. These things may be fine for Revenue Canada, but for child support purposes. The Alberta Court of Appeal has stated fairly clearly that the income of the company and Page 20

the benefits provided, are considered in determining the guideline income. Generally the Courts will allow the company to retain some earnings. But a person usually can’t get away with reducing their income by half or two-thirds by keeping their income in their corporation.

Myth: “I can reduce my child support obligation by quitting my job.” This is also common, and the Court has the ability to “impute” income to a parent for purposes of determining guideline income. This comes into play both with payors and recipients of child support, particularly where the parties have shared custody. In that situation, the recipient’s income is a factor in setting the amount of support. The Court can just assign an income to someone for purposes of setting support. If it is established they are capable of reasonably earning more, or are intentionally reducing their income to avoid support. However, this only goes so far, which brings us to the next myth…

Myth: “I am entitled to support based on the high income my ex made just before we separated.” There is a balance. A person is also not required to maximise their income earning potential, just act reasonably. So for example, someone that worked a pile of overtime just before the separation may be allowed to have their income set based on earning less, say just regular full time hours. If that is a reasonable level of work and employment, particularly if doing so is going to allow them to have more access to the children.

Myth: “If I can get access where I see the children 40% of the time, I automatically get a reduction in child support.” This can happen, but it is not automatic. It is a situation where one parent can apply for a reduction. That decision is made based on several factors, and the reduction does not always occur.

Myth: “All expenses beyond basic food and shelter are section seven expenses, including school fees, sports registration, etc.” This can depend to some degree on which Judge is hearing a case. The case law interprets section seven expenses, where additional money has to be paid above and beyond the basic monthly amount towards an additional expense, as being things that are “extraordinary”. Child care has to be paid for if it is necessary so one spouse can work, no question about that. However, the registration for an extracurricular activity? If it is not unexpected and extraordinary, it may not qualify.

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I recently had a coffee date with a friend of mine that I have known since the inception of my fitness studio almost 9 years ago. We met at Heartbreaker actually. She was a member of my studio and we have become very close friends.

She participated in many of the Heartbreaker Bikini Contests and did amazing with the program. She recently had a baby and now she needs to lose the baby weight –fast! So our topic of conversation turned to fitness and nutrition. As it usually does, she asked me about this newest, hottest, easiest weight loss program that she had seen on Pinterest. Or was it Facebook? No- wait~ it was Twitter??? Whatever form of social media she found this celebrity endorsed weight loss plan on doesn’t really matter.

What does matter is that she was almost convinced to try it because of the marketing machine. There are certainly some marketing geniuses out there who want to prey on our busy lives and our wallets.

They promise fast and easy resulting in sexy, more powerful this or that. All with little or no effort required. Just buy the product and poof!-you’re lean

and toned. Here’s where I throw my hands up in the air and shout at the top of my lungs, “Stop the Insanity!!!” Oops. I really dated myself here- not to mention I just stole Susan Powters tagline from the early 1990’s. Remember her? She had short, spiky, blonde hair and was very outspoken and frustrated with all the of the fad diets at that time? God- I love her. Fast forward 30 years later and we are still facing the same problems. Except this time it’s worse due to social media and information overload.

I’m a fitness and nutrition professional with over 25 years experience and training. I know there’s no substitution for clean eating and a good solid exercise program.

Buying a “product” does not give you the tools to lead a healthier happier life. All these gimmicks are purely money making scams. The supplement and diet industry is a billion dollar industry. It grows annually-yet people (Americans leading the way with New Zealand next and Canadians close behind as #8/10 of the top obese countries in the world) continue to

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The Sofa Investment

A new sofa is one of the biggest furniture investments you’ll ever make…and one of the most permanent. Even if you’re just buying one for a temporary fix, it’ll eventually get demoted from the living room to the family room to the basement and, finally, the dorm. Before you know it, a decade or more has passed, and that impulse purchase has become part of your life. So give some thought to it before you buy.

cheaper to reupholster a good sofa than to buy a new one of comparable quality.

Consider the proportions of the room and determine what height, length and depth of sofa would look best in the space. If you’re uncertain, mock up a footprint on the floor using masking tape or blue painter’s tape. Or consider “building” a sofa out of empty boxes…then live with it for a few days to see how it feels.

“ it’ll eventually get demoted from the living room to the family room to the basement and, finally, the dorm”

Quality sofas should feel solid and heavy. Flop around on one to test its sturdiness, then lift it up by the corner and shake it a bit. If it feels light or wobbly, take a pass. Look for a frame made from a kiln-dried hardwood such as oak, alder, birch, maple or, alternatively, high-quality hardwood plywood or marine plywood. Eight-way, hand-tied springs are a hallmark of fine furniture, but sinuous S-shaped springs can provide nearly as much comfort. Drop-in coil springs are a less costly alternative.

Most cushions have a core of polyurethane foam; the denser the foam, the heavier it is and the longer it will last. In the cheapest furniture, the cushion is filled with just the polyurethane foam core. In better furniture the core is wrapped with Dacron batting. Higher-quality options include poly-down cushions, which have down mixed with the batting; spring-down cushions, which feature a core of springs surrounded by foam and feathers; and all down, which is all feathers.

The best sofas have joints that are double doweled and fitted with corner blocks that are both glued and screwed (not stapled) into place. Quality pieces have legs that are part of the frame, not just attached to it (although removable feet do make it easier to get items through doorways).

Buy the best-quality sofa that you can afford. Your purchase will be amortized over many years. Plus, it’s usually

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If you plan to spend a lot of time lying on the sofa for reading or naps, make sure it has enough space between the arms. Don’t rely on overall length alone, as the width of the arms will affect the space between.

If you’re short on space, think about buying a sofa with low arms or no arms…it’ll make your room look larger.

How many people do you want to seat? That might sound like a silly question, but the truth is, nobody likes sitting on the crack. So if you get a sofa with two cushions, expect just two people to use it. To accommodate more people, get a sofa with three cushions or a single long cushion, called a bench cushion.

Since sofas are such a big investment, you’ll want yours to stay in fashion as long as possible. Given that, it’s best to stick with a neutral fabric. You can always add color and pattern with throw pillows. Plus, pillows are easy and inexpensive to change if you decide to redecorate. As a rule, synthetic fabrics are more durable, colorfast and cleanable. Tightly woven fabrics and fabrics that are heavy will stand up to wear and tear better, as will leather. Avoid satins, brocades and damasks unless the sofa won’t get much use.

Loft 3 Design Company’s Interior Designer can bring samples of fabric into your home to help you make the best choice.

That way you can see the material under the light in your room and with other pieces of furniture. When you’re spending this kind of money, the last thing you want is a surprise.

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Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?

When you’re working to achieve your financial objectives, you will encounter obstacles. Some of these can be anticipated — for example, you won’t be able to invest as much as you want for retirement because you have to pay for your mortgage. Other challenges can’t be easily anticipated, but you can still plan for them — and you should.

Obviously, the word “unexpected,” by definition, implies an unlimited number of possibilities. However, at different stages of your life, you may want to watch for some “expected” unexpected developments. For example, during your working years, be prepared for the following:

Emergency Expenses - If you needed a major car or home repair, could you handle it? What about a temporary job loss?

These events are costly — especially if you are forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for them. To help guard against these threats, try to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, held in a liquid, low-risk account.

Investment Risk And Market Volatility - Extreme price swings are unpredictable, and they can affect your investment success. To defend yourself against fluctuations in the market, build a diversified portfolio containing quality investments. While diversification, by itself, can’t protect against loss or guarantee profits, it can help reduce the effect of volatility on your portfolio. And here’s one more thing you can do to cope with the ups and downs of investing: Maintain a long-term perspective. By doing so, you won’t be tempted to overreact to short-term downturns.

Long-Term Disability - One-third of all people between the ages of 30 and 64 will become disabled at some point, according to the Health Insurance Association of America. Disabilities can be economically devastating. As part of your benefits package, your employer may offer some disability insurance, but you may need to supplement it with private coverage.

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Premature Death - None of us can really predict our longevity. If something happens to you, would your family be able to stay in your home? Could your children still attend college? To protect these goals, you need adequate life insurance.

As you approach retirement, and during your retirement years, you may want to focus on these challenges:

Living Longer Than Expected - You probably don’t think that “living longer than expected” is necessarily a bad thing. However, a longer-than-anticipated life span also carries with it the risk of outliving your money. Consequently, you may want to consider investment solutions that can provide you with an income stream that you can’t outlive. Also, you’ll need to be careful about how much you withdraw each year from your various retirement and investment accounts.

Need For Long-Term Care - If you had to stay a few years in a nursing home, the cost could mount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These expenses could jeopardize your financial security, so you’ll need to protect yourself. You could “self-insure,” but as that would be extremely costly, you may want to “transfer the risk” to an insurance company. A financial professional can help explain your choices.

None of us can foresee all the events in our lives. But in your role as an investor, you can at least take positive steps to prepare for the unexpected — and those steps should lead you in the right direction as you move toward your important goals.

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How much would Alberta’s Heritage Fund be had it followed Alaska’s or Norway’s rules?

The governments of Alberta, Alaska, and Norway have all created funds in which to deposit some of the revenues they receive from non-renewable natural resource activities. Despite Alberta’s rich natural resource endowments, the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is smaller than others because of its relative underfunding and chronic withdrawals of most income from the fund. Alaska and Norway offer clear lessons for the future management of the Alberta Heritage Fund.

The advantages to future generations of Albertans from a higher contribution rate are plain: • If the Alberta government had consistently deposited 25 percent of its non-renewable resource revenues from 19822011—as the Alaskan constitution requires—total contributions would have been $42.4 billion, rather than the actual contributions of $9.1 billion during this period.

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DREW BARNES MLA Cypress - Medicine Hat

PREMIER REDFORD TRAVELS IN STYLE ON YOUR DIME

Imagine going to your local travel agent to scan for the best flight prices to an exotic location. You want to take your spouse on a much needed and well deserved vacation to get some sun, see new sights and enjoy another climate for a while.

But what if your agent’s best price was $45,000? What would you do?

You’d probably walk away. What if you could bill it to someone else – would you take it then?

We understand why the Premier wanted to attend Mandela’s funeral, by why is Premier Redford’s travel so expensive?

Like most of you, I’m scratching my head as to how these kinds of outrageous bills are even considered without a thought given to taxpayers.

“This government, This government has travelled more however, can’t seem to do than any other in the history of Alberta, and the price tag has never been higher. anything economically.” The Environment Minister recently took

It might tempt you, but it’s unlikely. I think decent and common sense Albertans would know that charging such an outrageous and unjustifiable bill to someone else, even if you could, is just wrong when more reasonable options are so easily available.

So it bewilders taxpayers to learn that PC Premier Alison Redford recently did exactly the opposite of what every other Albertan would have. Instead of demanding a better deal, she suckered the taxpayers into paying $45,000 so she could attend the funeral of Nelson Mandela in South Africa.

an entourage to Europe, billing Albertans $40,000 for the privilege of having represented the province abroad.

Not too long ago, the Premier spent $120,000 to take an entourage to India. The itinerary involved some mid-level meetings, trade shows, a couple of low-level Memorandums of Understanding, and lots of sight-seeing.

Now, government travel is legitimate and can even be a good investment. This government, however, can’t seem to do anything economically. Everything is first class all the way. And you’re picking up the tab. The PC government just doesn’t seem to respect Albertans’ hard earned tax dollars.

Albertans can trust the Wildrose Official Opposition to hold this government to account for these kinds of abuse of tax dollars.

“And you’re picking up the tab.”

That’s $15,000 to fly to Ottawa on a government plane, where she hitched a free ride with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and then $10,000 for a first-class flexible flight back to Canada. Add in the $20,000 round-trip airfare for her personal assistant, and you get a $45,000-bill to taxpayers.

By comparison, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil attended the same funeral, but paid only $946.44. That means Premier Redford paid more than 47 times her Atlantic counterpart to achieve the same results.

As your local MLA, I value your feedback and hope you will get in contact through my office at 403-528-2191 or cypress. medicinehat@assembly.ab.ca. Should you need help on any provincial matter, my office is always ready to help.

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Six of the most potent peptides available are contained in this serum to address the effects f of aging g g on the skin. It also contains argireline (SP) which mimics BOTOXX in preventing ÄUL lines and wrinkles. Tests T have shown that when treated with this serum, there was a reduction of wrinkles by up to 50% within 28 days.

Suitable all skin types.

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