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Volume 9 • Issue 2 March - April 2019

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CASA VERDE PROJECT Sustaining a Comfortable Future

SHERRY KENNEDY Let the Music Paint!

TANGO FOUNDATION Taber Assisting Nations Through Global Outreach

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Let the Music Paint!

Sherry Kennedy gives us an update on her musically inspired clothing line

Living Well Showcase

LSCO hosts the highly successful showcase geared to seniors

McKillop United Church

The newly renovated church opens its space to the Lethbridge community

Casa Verde Project - Part 3

Taking a look inside this one of a kind net zero home

Iceland

Perry Mirkovich shares his fascinating adventure to Iceland

TANGO Foundation

Changing lives around the globe

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From The Publisher Winter doesn’t seem to want to let go of its tight grip as we head into March, but on the bright side, you can curl up with your favorite beverage and read some of the inspiring stories we have to share with you this issue!

Volume 9 • Issue 2 • March - April 2019

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The TANGO Foundation based in Taber, is a phenomenal program spearheaded by Dr. Torrie who has spent years volunteering his medical services throughout the world. He reached out to local citizens to volunteer their expertise to humanitarian needs around the globe and the organization has helped thousands as a result.

Previously in Quirk, we followed the building of Casa Verde, a new home in Lethbridge for the Reger family. This issue, we visit the completed home that is the first of its kind in Lethbridge. Not only is it net zero, it is positioned to be completely off-grid in the not too distant future.

Speaking of building, the McKillop United Church recently completed major renovations that will lend itself to a variety of partnership projects throughout the Lethbridge community and enhance existing programs with organizations like the LSCO. Also coming up, the LSCO will be hosting its 6th annual Live Well Showcase early May. This showcase has grown each year and is the largest of its kind in Alberta.

We are excited to bring you another pictorial installment from Perry Mirkovich.

When not advising on financial portfolios, Perry loves to travel, and it’s evident from the passionate way he shares his travelogues that he is in his element when exploring the world around him.

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The Cost of Dreams

When I was five years old I decided to grow up to be a truck driver. This was mainly due to the fact that my best friends were machine-crazy boys. Once I matured enough to understand what a truck driver is, I found dreams better suited to me. But they were still just dreams. They were romantic and improbable, and therefore, foolish. We all have “in perfect world” ambitions: the things we could ’ ahave done had there been no demand for practicality. Yes, practicality has murdered a lot of dreams, as has security and responsibility. So we bury them and take the road most travelled. And there’s nothing wrong with that - if you can be happy. Isn’t that the question?

Love the result, whether great or small, because you ve taken potential and made it real.

That is the dream!

I’ve always found something faintly tragic in playwright J.M. Barry’s idea of keeping dreams in a drawer and taking them out on occasion to look at them. Or the ancient evanescence of catching dreams in air. Are dreams so

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flimsy and must they really be put away to make room for substantial life?

It’s the standard argument, but I’m not so sure.

Actor Matt Damon famously said his “breakthrough” moment only took ten years in the making. Apparently it really is slow and mindful and not like winning the lottery, as we mistakenly thought. It’s filling a piggy bank, and there’s nothing quite as practical as a piggy bank. Maybe it isn’t the dream itself that’s impractical, but the way we’ve calculated the cost of it. Is a dream come true only if fame and fortune follow? Or is doing what we love, when we can, validation enough?

Sacrificing everything to a dream is a recipe for unhappiness and so is giving nothing to it at all. The answer is found in between. There is a way to live that foolish romance on an affordable scale, you just have to find it and fill yourself up with it. Open mic nights instead of stadium performances. A weekend Youtube channel instead of a series on HGTV. A magazine column instead of a publishing contract? Give what you can afford, of money, time, and energy, without having to risk all that’s good in your life. Love the result, whether great or small, because you’ve taken potential and made it real. That is the dream! Take it out of the drawer and think honestly of what price you can pay to give it substance. Happiness is, after all, the most practical pursuit.

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Let the Music

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Sherry Kennedy Wears it Well with New Venture

By Jean Van Kleek

Sherry Kennedy

“For this artist/musician, painting while listening to music and letting the “music paint” as it flows through her, is an ideal medium that has become her passion and a fascinating venue to showcase how music can be expressed visually, adding another dimension to its multi-layered nuances”

As many of you know, Lethbridge born Sherry Kennedy, is a multitalented musician and artist. Not only is Sherry a singer/songwriter, she is the founder of Sheaken Music Inc/Let the Music Paint!™, as well as a producer, vocal coach, actor and visual artist. With a discography of over 12 albums and more singles receiving airplay throughout Europe, Canada, US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, Sherry is an internationally acclaimed artist. Sherry also formed the “Healing Art of Music Foundation” that provides students with the opportunity to open themselves up to discover their individual creativity and ways to express it.

Two years ago, when we last spoke with Sherry from her home in Calgary, she had just launched a clothing line that features her paintings on clothing designs. Many may have been daunted by the process of choosing the right painting for the right material and selecting a clothing design that would best display the artwork; but not Sherry! She rises up to any challenge put in front of her and relishes the opportunity to share her expression in the form of “wearable art”. For this artist/musician, painting while listening to music and letting the “music paint” as it flows through her, is an ideal medium that has become her passion and a fascinating venue to showcase how music can be expressed visually, adding another dimension to its multi-layered nuances. The idea to further express the artwork onto clothing came to her while showing her art at a fair. She over heard a woman say ‘I could

wear that” while viewing one of her paintings. The rest, as they say, is “history”. Not only are Sherry’s designs unique works of art, they are eco-friendly; made with Eco Polyester, a manufacturing process that is environmentally friendly. The trim on her kimonos is bamboo fabric, which is fast becoming a leading choice for its heating/cooling properties as well as longevity, comfort and eco properties. The lining of her bags and toques also incorporates bamboo fabric. The clothing is manufactured in Montreal, ensuring quality, Canadian-made product.

We recently caught up with Sherry to find out more about her foray into clothing design. After much work and a lengthy process, her line is now trademarked and available on amazon.ca. This is a very exciting step for this artist in solidifying her brand. Sherry is continually creating more art and designs as this side of her expression grows exponentially.

Her artwork is also being enjoyed by Canadian musicians whose music inspired her paintings, with some of them even autographing the painting Sherry created while listening to their music. Artists like Juno award winner, Oscar Lopez, Alberta born – world renowned techno artist Tona Ohama, and Juno nominee, Al Muirhead are just a few of the names of the musicians captivated by Sherry’s work.

Sherry continues to take part in blues festivals, private showings and art shows where her art and clothing is being very well received. Her next art show as of this printing will be May 10 and 11 in Marda Loop, 3130 16 St SW, in Calgary. You can also check her website for any updates.

Although the brand is now established, this is only the beginning of what promises to be an exceptionally unique, intuitive and ever-growing endeavor by an artist whose goal is not only to share her works, but to demonstrate to others that when you open yourself up freely to creativity, you celebrate the soul and the magic can’t help but follow.

To view Sherry Kennedy’s collection you can go to amazon.ca and type in “Let the Music Paint!” or visit her website at:

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Oscar Lopez….2-time Juno award winner.

Oscar gave me his album to listen to and I told him…I am going to paint you! He was so thrilled and he is also very flattering. He is an incredible talent and a wonderful person. His music just took me to another place. I call the painting Essence of Oscar.

It is very ethereal.

Oscar Lopez and Essence of Oscar

Sherry Kennedy with Tona Ohama (Focus on the Bass)

Tona Ohama First of all, Tona’s techno pop music was very popular in the 90’s all over the world. He is originally from Southern Alberta. I met him in Calgary and he designed all of my album covers but one. He is an artist first and foremost: intense, kind, generous and the gentlest of souls. He recently released a Focus on the Bass (Tona Ohama) meditative techno album of the sounds of the City. It can be heard in the +15 of Arts Common here in Calgary. It is an amazing piece of musical art. When I painted to the sounds of the City and the resounding bass note, this is what appeared on the Canvas. I call this painting Focus on the Bass. Tona signed the back of this painting.

Family Stone (Gerry Martinez, Phunne Stone)

Sly and the Family Stone I have always loved the music of Sly and the Family Stone… So of course, I had to paint it. The horns, the guitar, the rhythm, the vocals; the lyrics, took me on a wild journey through the 60’s and 70’s and all of a sudden something magical appeared. I didn’t know how magical until I went to the Salmon Arm Blues Festival. I did not know at the time that The Family Stone were headlining the Festival.

When they found out that I was there and what I had done they had me brought back stage. It was pretty awesome to meet Gerry Martinez one of the founding members of the band and Sly’s daughter Phunne. She loved the Kimono I had designed from the painting Falettin’ Me and told me she was going to wear it at her gigs! That was very cool. Gerry loved that I had called the painting Falettin’ Me! One of my best days ever!!

Al Muirhead is an iconic Canadian jazz artist, and my mentor when I first started out.. He received his first Juno nomination at 80 years old with his first album called Ooop!

(His nickname), Each chart on the canvas was handwritten

by Al. Before computer programs that do the job now.

Al Muirhead

Essence of Oscar

Singer, Shari Chaskin, original cast member of the Montreal Bilingual Cast of Les Miserable and the Canadian Touring Company wearing one of my toques, “Home”, musically inspired by Blues singer Elsie Osborne, originally from Edmonton.

The toques are lined with Bamboo.

Shari Chaskin

The very first artist who contacted me and said “Hey Sherry, if I send you my music would you see what you can come up with?” was Richie Pollack. Richie is a blues artist from Saskatchewan. This painting transferred onto fabric so well Tchoupawhat? and it is a very popular item.

Falettin' Me (Sly & the Family Stone)

LSCO was established in 1975 and has grown into a multipurpose 56,200 sq. ft. community centre in the heart of Lethbridge. LSCO has expanded and matured and become one of the largest senior centres in Canada. Over the years the centre has lengthened its reach to serve not only seniors, but younger members of the community as well. The facility includes multifaceted programs such as yoga, pickleball, creative arts, fitness classes, dance and fitness centre, just to name a few. LSCO is also home to a wide range of social services, including Meals on Wheels and the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN).

For the past seven years, LSCO has served as host to the Live Well Showcase for Active Aging. What initially began as a Senior Housing expo, has now grown into a full-blown “Live Well” event with over 70 booths catering to a variety of interests and modalities from health, to

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finance to housing and recreation. Executive Director of LSCO, Rob Miyashiro, credits Kendall and Sandy Gibson, as well as Elisha Rasmussen for taking the showcase to the next level from its initial inception as a housing fair. Rob says it was their idea to think outside the box and told him there was huge potential in creating a larger showcase focusing on active aging. They were right. The showcase has been very well received and keeps growing each year. In fact, it’s become the largest showcase of its kind in Alberta. LSCO invites you to join them for this year’s showcase in May. Admission is free. The 2019 Live Well Showcase runs this May 2nd & 3rd from 10am-5pm at LSCO.

If you’d like more information call LSCO @ 403.320.2222 or go to the LSCO website @ www.lethseniors.com

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McKillop United Church

Building a New Future

By Jean Van Kleek • Photos courtesy: Ward Brothers Construction/Jeff Hinman Photography

For over 62 years, McKillop United Church has been serving the Lethbridge community. Over the years, McKillop has responded to the changing context, the needs of Lethbridge, and the spiritual journey.

Their mission: We are all standing in a circle together. We are all in service and ministry together. We strive to support and care for one another.

While the church has always offered a broad range of programs and partnerships, it became apparent the building was in need of some major renovations to better serve the community. Five years ago, McKillop began looking at ways to become a Community Hub. The impetus to move forward with renovations was the need for an updated kitchen to house the “Three C’s” program the church runs in partnership with LSCO. The Three C’s project (Cooking, Conversation, and Companionship for seniors) was launched three years ago with great success. The six-week program affords opportunity for seniors to commune with each other as they explore creating meals, assisted by a Red Seal chef, courtesy of LSCO, and provides social interactions and inclusion for seniors who are independent but feeling isolated or vulnerable. The program has proven to be highly successful and the creation of McKillop’s large teaching kitchen makes the facility able to accommodate 20-24 participants for 3 C’s and other community programs.

After careful planning and assessments, renovations to the church began in June of 2018, and were completed in January, 2019. As the need for renovations became Maria Fitzpatrick, MLA for Lethbridge East, apparent, McKillop started a presents $250,000 CFIP Grant to McKillop capital campaign within the representatives and community partners congregation towards the $1.6 million renovations. The renovations have helped McKillop become accessible and welcoming, but more importantly, they are investing in the community The church raised the majority of funds through donations, fund-raising projects as well as church savings. The renovations include a community teaching kitchen, new elevator,

accessible washrooms, meeting room, sound proofing, and many mechanical upgrades.

The grants McKillop received to assist with the project were used to help build relationships in the community through the facilitation and fostering of collaborative relationships by Joel Den Haan Consulting Group and FocusPoint Communications. The church has built and enhanced relationships with such organizations as Lethbridge Family Services, L’Arche, Inclusion Lethbridge, Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Outreach of Southern Alberta, Upside Down in LA, Scouting, and others. The LSCO is a proud partner with McKillop United Church, together offering the 3 C’s program through four-pilot projects developed in partnership and facilitated by the congregation and Joel Den Haan. Rob Miyashiro, LSCO Executive Director, is excited about expanding these partnerships after the renovations to include youth, single parents, and others as well as Three C’s class in new facility McKillop offering programming for the LSCO.

McKillop United Church is very excited about the opportunity to enrich the lives of so many people with the transformation of their building and relationship to the community. They believe,” If our community prospers and thrives, then we will too as a congregation”.

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View of Casa Verde from the jail house road. This home was designed to work with the sun, and that's why there are no windows to be seen here in the shadows.

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The Casa Verde Project The loft area is almost floating, if not for 2 chains supporting it from the ceiling.

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We first introduced readers to the Casa Verde Project in May 2018.

This home is the culmination of many years of Rudy and Stella Regers foray into energy efficient product through their company, Energy Smart Canada, and the desire to build a home as energy efficient and self-reliant as currently possible. Every system, every building product and every appliance has been carefully considered in the creation of this home. In fact, some features, such as Casa Verde’s walls, are implementing a system that has never been done before, using a special process that will provide an R50 rating, a rating previously unheard of in the industry.

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“Paired with the geothermal loop and solar array, installed by Energy Smart Canada, the sun that shines in through these windows is a viable heating and energy source for this home.”

The ultimate “green home” goes far beyond simply becoming net zero. Every aspect of this home strives to use the most energy efficient means possible from the ground up.

Stella & Rudy Reger photo by Stan Ashbee

The home is now complete, and we’d like to share with you its beautiful, unique and inviting finished touches. The 2440 square foot home is now a sight to be seen, and one that cannot be missed on the jail road.

Paired with the geothermal loop and solar array, installed by Energy Smart Canada, the sun that shines in through these windows is a viable heating and energy source for this home.

The envelope is built extremely air tight and is insulated well beyond what is required from building code, reducing the amount of energy it needs to operate.

In earlier parts of this story, featured in previous issues, we spoke indepth about the geothermal, solar, and the envelope. So, let’s take a look inside now.

Although breathtaking, there are no features of this home that do not serve a purpose. The concept was for functionality and energy efficiency to be paired with modern architecture to create what is a stunning, highperformance home.

A Net Negative home is a home that produces more energy than it uses on an annual basis. The 15kW solar system connected to Casa Verde is enough to power the home, charge two electric vehicles, while creating excess energy on an annual basis.

The south-facing 15kW solar array is enough to provide a surplus of energy to Casa Verde on an annual basis.

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View of the kitchen, dining area, family room, master bedroom balcony, and the loft.

The view from the loft of the large, South-facing, triple-pane, high-performance windows that use the sun to heat and light the home.

“The main floor features hardwood flooring, LED lighting, and a beautiful bamboo dinner table which was also crafted by Madera.

Bamboo is another sustainable building material, as it is the fastest growing plant in the world, making it very renewable.”

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When stepping into the home, the first thing you’re going to notice are these magnificent stairs, handcrafted by Madera, a division of Millwork Innovations 3. The Ensuite cabinetry was also designed and built by Madera.

The stairs lead up to the master and guest bedrooms, the ensuite, and the cozy loft-style family area featuring a great view of the main floor.

The original plan was for the loft to be supported by a pillar, but committing to a wide-open concept the loft now appears to be floating, being supported by two chains from the ceiling.

The loft serves as a secondary gathering area, with a great view of the main floor below.

From the outside, one might think the home features two full floors, but with only the partial loft over the living area, the home is flooded with light from the strategically South-facing windows. The loft overlooking the main floor also contains a balcony from the master bedroom.

Most of the upstairs flooring is cork, which is comfortable and cushioning, naturally attenuates sound, and acts as a thermal insulator. It’s also one of the greenest floorings available, being completely renewable, sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable.

“The stairs lead up to the master and guest bedrooms, the ensuite, and the cozy loft-style family area featuring a great view of the main floor.”

The master bedroom with a South facing windows, and environmentally friendly cork flooring.

The handcrafted stairs from Madera.

Meanwhile, back on the main floor, the open concept design of the home makes for a warm, and welcoming environment.

The main floor features hardwood flooring, LED lighting, and a beautiful bamboo dinner table which was also crafted by Madera.

Bamboo is another sustainable building material, as it is the fastest growing plant in the world, making it very renewable.

The living space may be green and beautiful, but it’s inside the mechanical room where the real magic happens. The mechanical room is probably the last room most people think of when envisioning a house, but it plays a huge role.

Greener Homes Ltd, the builder contracted by the Regers, recognizes the importance of the mechanical room, and that’s why finished mechanical rooms are a standard for them.

The mechanical room houses the GeoComfort geothermal heat pump, the GeoComfort hydronic air handlers, the Nu-Air Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) system, The Geo-Flo NP Series nonpressurized flow centre, the Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) system, and more.

Once the home was completed, it was given energy assessments by the builder to determine just how efficient they are.

When building an air-tight home, it’s important to test the air leakage, by testing the ACH (Air Changes per Hour). Casa Verde’s original ACH rating was 1.6, but improvements were made after the testing, so the number is now expected to be even lower. While the home is under negative pressure from the blower door test, it’s a great time to use thermal imaging to look for weaknesses in the home’s air-tightness.

For comparison, a standard built-to-code home today will be around 3.2 ACH. So, even before improvements were made, Casa Verde was still 100% more air-tight than most homes.

This table was crafted from the most renewable building material on Earth: bamboo. Custom built by Madera.

While the home is under a negative pressure, it's a great time to use thermal imaging to find weaknesses in the air-tightness.

The master bathroom featuring custom crafted cabinets from Madera, low-flow taps, and smart mirrors.

As we mentioned before, Casa Verde is not the first net-zero home built in Lethbridge, but it is the first net-zero home for Rudy & Stella, and the first home scheduled to go beyond net-zero and become off-grid. This is a very exciting proposal and one that the Regers are proud to be a part of. This home demonstrates that you can live in comfort while remaining off-grid. Not only is this type of home sustainable and lowers a carbon footprint, it removes the stress of dealing with fluctuating electric and gas costs that can vary substantially.

It just makes sense to use the energy we have already generated by the sun using

solar, as well as heat from the earth harnessed by geothermal. We now have the technology to implement these sources in a proven way.

“Casa Verde includes a 3 car garage with a “man cave” and two solar powered electric charging stations for Rudy & Stella’s electric vehicles.”

As supporters of local business, the Regers sourced local product and expertise whenever possible during this venture and Casa Verde is the culmination of much planning and innovative design and product from local forward-thinking businesses. Rudy Reger also incorporated systems and product he has researched extensively and carries at Energy Smart Canada. The Regers don’t just sell energy efficient

“The mechanical room houses the GeoComfort geothermal heat pump, the GeoComfort hydronic air handlers, the Nu-Air Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) system, The Geo-Flo NP Series non-pressurized flow centre, the Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) system, and more.”

Jason, a Certified Energy Advisor conducting a blower door test. The fan lowers air pressure in the home, forcing outside air in, to determine ACH and spot weaknesses.

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product, they are actively demonstrating with their new home that there are alternatives not only more economical in the end, they are healthier and sustainable.

Rudy and Stella invite Southern Albertans to schedule appointments to check out their new home, or to visit Energy Smart Canada to chat about new and innovative renewable energy products on the market. Rudy is always researching the latest in renewable technology and continues to be excited to bring these technologies to our area. He enjoys sharing his passion for a greener, more sustainable future, and it is most rewarding to him when he can assist others on their way to creating a home environment that helps make their lives better and more enjoyable.

Casa Verde received Built Green Platinum status from BUILT GREEN® Canada. The Built Green program is a holistic third-party certification that measures a home’s energy-efficiency, longevity and sustainability, and how healthy the home is. Platinum is reserved for ultra-energyefficient homes that are built to last and built with a greatly reduced amount of toxic and VOC materials.

Casa Verde also received two wins from the 2018 BILD – Lethbridge Region Awards of Excellence in Housing. One award for Energy Efficient Housing, and another award for Single Family $700,000 - $800,000.

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For the Adventurer in your Soul

Article & photos by Perry Mirkovich

Decades ago, I bought a book by Ernst Haas called the Creation that had some spectacular photography of what the earth would have looked like before humans came along and it had a huge influence on me. Ever since then I have tried to find places where you could get a sense of how this planet would have looked, and felt, without the intrusions made by humans, to walk through nature at its purest. Iceland gets very close to that, so off we went to explore a primeval land, to see a place largely untainted.

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We landed surrounded by fog on a cool July day in Reykyavik, the land around us an emerald green blanket of moss with pockets of black rock peeking out, a soft rain making us even colder, our breath visible in the air, but despite the grim weather we had a sense this was going to be a pretty fantastic experience. Iceland was never really on our travel radar, but with increasing media exposure of its beauty, we talked to friends who have visited, and also did some research which sparked our interest.

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“This place gets into you.

Every day I find myself drifting back in my mind to Iceland and I wonder what else is out there to explore, it beckons me.� and half hour direct flight, so we decided to go there for three days (at no added cost for the layover) and from there to other countries in Europe, returning to Reykyavik for the tail end of our adventure.

Before I begin, the place is outrageously expensive, in fact it is the costliest place on the planet. We rented a small car for around $150 a day, a great rate that I really shopped hard for and even though we got superior mileage the gas costs were shocking. Two coffees in a restaurant ran about $40, a pizza was $60 (without drinks), a single Subway large sandwich took $20 out of our jeans so we tried to avoid restaurants, instead, visiting the Bonus Grocery Store for more reasonably priced food. Even though the place drains your wallet, Iceland is amazingly beautiful, and it is worth the price of admission as the mystery of this land leaves an imprint on your soul and leaves you longing for more.

On the way in‌

We stayed at a bed and breakfast on a small farm just outside of Selfoss, in the southwest, a delightful, tiny village south of the capital and within the Golden Circle, the most popular tourist destination which features many of the spectacular natural sights that Iceland has to offer, all within a relatively short drive of each other. We were not that lucky with the weather as for most of these three days the clouds seemed to hover just

Kirkjufellsfoss, the most photographed waterfall in Iceland

above our heads, dumping their misty rain and limiting visibility but once in awhile they lifted to expose some panoramas that were simply mind blowing.

In many places, except for the road, there was nothing but nature; no signs, no fences, no homes, nothing but loveliness, it was like passing through a Jules Verne novel jam packed with volcanoes or when the first explorers came across a new land but driving a Ford. It was tough to keep on the asphalt as it was easy to get distracted, around every curve there popped up another vision, or waterfall, or rugged coastline or small inlet that you would see in a movie. Skogafoss was a beast of a waterfall with a power that shook the ground, I smiled as I felt the spray of water on my face and the rich, sweet air filled my lungs as I walked closer to the base, mesmerized by the sound of the falling water that sounded like a cavalcade of thunder. In most any other place this waterfall alone would have been the draw, but this island is a highlight film of nature, each sight vying to outdo the other. Such as Seljalandsfoss, another glorious waterfall a hop away, where you can walk completely behind the torrent of water, looking through it to the river beyond, becoming drenched with the spray within seconds, the plants sporting a green unlike any green I have seen, the volcanic rock wet and slippery with perspiration and adrenaline pumping through my veins, intoxicated by the sheer primitiveness of it.

It was exhilarating, but that kind of emotion I found common when in Iceland. There are sights that are stunning and many times, as another wonder got larger in our windshield, I found my heart pounding faster in anticipation of something that I could not describe. Like a little kid going to Disneyland I raced up to Gullfoss, a beyond belief waterfall that, well, you have to see it. With my hands shaking in anticipation, we ventured out to stand on an outcropping of rock sticking out to the edge of the falls and there we stood, the water at our feet accelerating and swirling all around us, trying to pull us in, eventually disappearing into a thick haze with a deafening roar, cascading down a deep abyss that scarred the land, ripping in liquid fury at the rock along the way.

Not far from there is Geysir, an area full of hot springs that is mysterious and haunting, especially so on this overcast day as steam from the earth mixed with the gray of the sky to make for a remarkable effect. People

“I stood there for some time, in the cool air, listening to the sounds of nature, trying to capture all the details of the scene in my mind so I would have it for the rest of my days. It shook me, to this day, I have never seen anything like it in my life.�

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Thingvellir National Park

walking disappeared into the fog, like some lonely spirit looking for its home while every few minutes a major hot spring exploded in a flurry of sound and ferocity, sending its spray up to the heavens as people cheered and snapped selfies in delight.

A short drive away was Vik, a place where you could believe King Kong lived. You would almost expect to hear the big fella bellowing off in the distance, the green mountains lost in cloud, a lonely church acting as a sentinel over the remarkable black sand beach stretching off into the distance, and tortured pillars of stone jutting out of the ocean, assaulted by breakers acting as salt water sledgehammers. As we came over a ridge to this vista, we had to stop to take it in, no words were spoken, just an awareness that we have discovered something extraordinary, so we just sat there and looked. And looked some more.

Then we had a sandwich.

Thingvellir National Park On the way out…

Before we flew back to Edmonton, we returned to Iceland for three days where we explored the northwest area of the island, based out of the intriguing Reykyavik which had a very interesting older center surrounding the centerpiece of the city, the fantastic Hallgrimskirkja church which could be seen from almost everywhere in the city, and from quite a distance when out on the ocean.

Although we enjoyed the capital, it was being out in the country that we loved and having a car was a real advantage as we piled on the kilometers seeing even this small area. However, it should be noted that the drivers are as fast as a turtle crawling on a beach, many going way below the pedantic highway speed limit of only 90 km/hr. I tried my best but being an impatient prairie boy used to driving with a heavy foot on our roads built for speed, I found myself drifting way over the

maximum at times, which could have been difficult seeing that they have photo radar all over the place. If a coffee cost twenty dollars, just imagine how much a speeding ticket would have set us back. Even though we slowed down, we saw so much this way, including the local horses with magnificent, wild manes of hair, tough, short, adorable animals hanging out by the fences watching the sparse traffic roll by.

We stopped one time to say hello and fed them some grass, which they more than enjoyed, munching away to their heart’s delight where one of them took a particular interest in chewing on my jacket sleeve.

On our last day in Iceland we did not have a plan, we just ventured onto the highways without the GPS and spontaneously turned onto sideroads less travelled to see where they would take us…it would turn out to be magical. On one motorway, we came over a ridge into a small valley that took my breath away, the beauty was that striking, a small ridge of low mountains topped with a carpet of green that flowed to the valley

Our little adventure. We only scratched a scratch of the surface of what we could experience but we were free as the Icelandic wind; we went where we wanted, to stop and see what we wanted, banking spectacular moments every way we turned, being in the midst of a land totally alien to us. We soaked in the uniqueness of a spectacular, brooding, haunting, mysterious land that gave us the gift of an enchanted experience.

Black sand beach, Vik floor which had a scar of a trench, a white haze hiding the larger peaks behind. Except for us, there was not a soul. Thinking this would be tough to beat we drove over the next ridge only seconds away to encounter another scene even more majestic; a long narrow lake with some small islands surrounded by water glowing an alien blue, the sun just breaking through the intensely coloured low-lying clouds, spotlighting a mound that looked like the back of some ancient, subterranean creature breaking through the surface of the ground. I stood there for some time, in the cool air, listening to the sounds of nature, trying to capture all the details of the scene in my mind so I would have it for the rest of my days. It shook me, to this day, I have never seen anything like it in my life.

“Even though we slowed down, we saw so much this way, including the local horses with magnificent, wild manes of hair, tough, short, adorable animals hanging out by the fences watching the sparse traffic roll by.”

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This place gets into you. Every day I find myself drifting back in my mind to Iceland and I wonder what else is out there to explore, it beckons me.

Some day, as General MacArthur once said, but of another island, ‘I shall return.’

Iceland Horses

“There are sights that are stunning and many times, as another wonder got larger in our windshield, I found my heart pounding faster in anticipation of something that I could not describe.�

Residential pond in Reykjavik Off the beaten track by Highway One

TANGO Foundation

Rural outreach 2018 Fiji

Taber Assisting Nations through Global Outreach since 2013 Founded out of a desire to share the talents of the Taber community with 3rd world countries around the globe

By Fay Braden Photos Courtesy: Tango Foundation

Just imagine being a part of something that brings about miraculous results.

The TANGO (Taber Assisting Nations through Global Outreach) Foundation has been doing just that since 2013.

Dr. Ryan Torrie is an MD in Taber. He had travelled and provided volunteer medical service in the past through other organizations. In discussion with a couple of surgical nurses who had similar experiences

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and discussions with the greater community, they soon realized Taber had many citizens who were interested and prepared to share their talents to provide humanitarian service to others. And so, the team and the vision grew. Not only have many residents of Taber embraced the concept and given freely, but team members now come from all over Western Canada and the United States.

“Living in Alberta, one of the wealthiest, blessed places to live – it would be nice to serve and help people that don’t have it as good.

Working together we can accomplish some miraculous things.”

“Serving and helping others together can have a huge impact. It’s very contagious,” says Dr. Torrie.

The teams that have travelled with him have indeed seen miraculous things. Imagine the Mayan father of eight, blinded by cataracts. Because he was unable to work, his children had to beg in the streets so the family could survive. Then within only a couple of days of the team’s arrival, he has surgery to remove the cataracts. His joy in being able to see was an uplifting and validating experience.

No less satisfying is the dental work they’ve done that has transformed self-conscious patients into smiling, happy people. And the surgery they performed to relieve a patient of a huge mass hanging off their neck. A mass so large that it impeded their ability to function, to work and even caused them to be shunned; that surgery was dramatic and gratifying.

Their work changes lives.

Cleft lip 2018

When a team is put together, leadership will coordinate projects that are suited to the volunteers. It might be to help build a structure, provide some accounting training or handout contraceptives or feminine hygiene products. Small things that can change communities and change lives.

Providing girls with reusable cloth pads means they can now attend school full time, even when they are menstruating.

Anyone can apply to be a part of a TANGO Foundation mission however, there is a screening process. Their website, Thetangofoundation.com, is filled with information about past trips and how you can get involved. The next trip will be in November of 2019, when the team will go to Guatemala. This will be another two-week trip where the administrators will stay for two weeks, while the rest of the team will put in one-week shifts.

With a world full of challenges; how do you pick where to go and who to help? There is certainly no shortage of communities that could benefit from TANGO’s humanitarian aid. Dr. Torrie explains, there is a vetting process. First, the board must be confident that the team will be safe.

All of these moments inspire Dr. Torrie and motivate him and others to do more. But it’s interesting that when asked what he was most proud of, Dr. Torrie answered, “we operate totally on volunteers and have zero paid staff; every Cataract surgery 2018 Fiji penny raised goes to the project.” Now THAT is pretty amazing.

While surgery is the backbone of what they offer, there is another component to TANGO. When they build a team for a mission, they also utilize the skillset of builders, accountants and caregivers. Team members are encouraged to bring their families, in particular, teenage children who can help with a project. It can be a powerful thing to see their parents in action and to work alongside them.

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“Serving and helping others together can have a huge impact.

It’s very contagious.”

“We operate totally on volunteers and have zero paid staff; every penny raised goes to the project.”

Pig project Fiji 2018 Learning to make sausage 2018

Also, they only operate where there is a local team on the ground that can provide year-round coverage to facilitate care and provide coordination. Current or existing infrastructure makes a long-term difference. The trip also has to be practical. While there is great need in Africa, the cost to get all the equipment and supplies and for everyone to pay to get there is cost prohibitive and thus far, simply isn’t good use of talent, time or money.

This organization, that has its roots in Taber, has taken on a life of its own and is growing. But being bigger isn’t better. The costs associated with going big are of no interest to Dr. Torrie and the board. What they have done, however, is create something that can be duplicated. You need someone to take charge and a community who appreciates the “why” of TANGO. It was a small but committed group that initiated the TANGO Foundation and helped it take root. Their way of customizing service trips and best utilizing talent is unique. Perhaps others will gather seeds and grow their own Foundation in their town.

As Dr. Torrie says, “Living in Alberta, one of the wealthiest, blessed places to live – it would be nice to serve and help people that don’t have it as good. Working together we can accomplish some miraculous things.”

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Lethbridge Spiritualist Centre Unfold Your Spiritual Abilities

Have you wondered if there is more to life than what you see and hear around you? Are you in search of actual experiences to support your spiritual knowledge in a supportive atmosphere? The Lethbridge Spiritualist Centre offers a variety of spiritual experiences for those who seek a deeper relationship with Spirit. Our spiritual community is based upon the Seven Principles of Spiritualism and focuses on spiritual development through ethical mediumship and spiritual healing. We are affiliated with the Spiritualist Church of Canada.

Opportunities Offered:

1. Weekly Demonstrations of Mediumship - All are welcome!

We offer a demonstration of mediumship, a spiritual talk, and spiritual healing every Sunday. Refreshments follow the demonstration. Freewill offering accepted. Sundays at 7:00 PM (except holidays and summer)

3. Mediumship Development Circles Ever wanted to develop your psychic and mediumship skills? Explore your own Spirit and learn to attune to the Spirit world? Our circles offer a supportive opportunity for you to strengthen your own natural abilities. All levels welcome. New registrations occur in September and January.

• Transformational Breathwork with Dana Rust-includes positive affirmations, support, and hands on coaching both in the breath process and in physical blockages to the breath. Mondays 5:30 to 7 pm. Cost: $20/session

5. Private Psychic/Mediumistic Readings. Email us for more information on making an appointment with one of our mediums.

2. Drop-In Meditations – no preregistration needed for these events.

Join us anytime!

• Crystal Bowl Meditations with Jade Soetart- this meditation helps promote relaxation and healing through sound. Thursdays 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Cost: $10/session

4. Workshops and Special Events Throughout the year we offer a variety of special events including Victorian Seances, spirit fairs, and hosting visiting mediums from Canada and the UK that offer a variety of workshops mediumship and healing.

UPCOMING EVENT: UK Medium and Trance Healer Chris Page will be returning to Lethbridge March 15-24. Join Chris at a public demonstration of mediumship, plus register for one of his 2 amazing workshops on trance energy healing. Chris will also be offering private healing appointments.

More details and how to register is found on our website.

We are located at 425 11 St S, Lethbridge (Community of Christ Building).

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The Lethbridge & District Humane Society has been a no-kill haven since its inception in early 1970. It is their goal to take care of strays and abandoned pets until a home can be found for them to thrive and have a new start in life. Some animals stay for years before finding a family to love them.

With the support of Park Pet Hospital & Northside Veterinary Clinic, Quirk would like to introduce a few of the residents who have been waiting for quite some time. Rescued pets are exceptionally loving,

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(lab sharpie cross male) Frankie was born in September of 2017 and came to us in late spring of 2018. He is very high energy and can be a little overwhelming with his exuberance! Frankie needs a lot of exercise and is still working on learning proper manners. He is a dog who needs an experienced owner who is very active.

Frankie’s adoption fee of $360 includes his neuter, all vaccinations including rabies and bordetella and microchip.

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DeeDee was born in the fall of 2017. She is very playful with other cats in the cat room. DeeDee is happy to receive a bit of attention from people and then is off again to find either a toy or another cat to play with. She would do well in a new home that will provide her with toys and entertain her as well as love her.

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(black and white male) Clyde was born in foster in the spring of 2018 and came to the Humane Society with his siblings when they were ready to be away from their mom. Clyde is super friendly with everyone who comes in to his area. He also enjoys all kitten activities and toys that he can play with. Clyde will make a great new addition for any family.

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