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COVER

Five-year-old Halle Popowich was diagnosed earlier this summer with leukemia, and while her parents hopeful to find a bone marrow match for her, they want to get the word out and help other young patients too. Story, page 9.

FUN WITH NUMBERS

$312.9M That’s how much revenue a tax on drinks deemed unhealthy could haul in if a bill proposed by Italian health minister Renato Balduzzi this week is passed. It has not been specified which drinks would be taxed under this bill.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY AUG. 30, 1988

Vicki Keith ends her marathon swim of all five Great Lakes and sets a women’s world distance record of 38 km for the butterfly.

AHF spared from chop

Bracko said. But others on council felt that renewing St. Albert Leader the agreement was the right way to go. The Arts and Heritage Foundation of “It’s hard to argue with the success St. Albert was spared from the chopping of the organization. Over the years, the block by city council Monday afternoon. foundation has proven itself to be a mature, A largely pro-AHF gallery watched as fiscally competent organization. … Stepping councillors voted 6-1 to have the City of back from supporting community-based St. Albert renegotiate the existing service provision in our city fundamentally stewardship agreement between the two undermines one of the characteristics of our sides — with appropriate revisions — for community that makes it great,” Coun. Wes five years. Brodhead said. “If a third-party can deliver the services Coun. Cam MacKay was worried about of a municipality, we should allow that what “appropriate revisions” meant, and to happen. And until they have proven asked several questions about how more otherwise, they should be allowed to costs could be recovered by AHF program continue. And I have not seen any proof participants from outside St. Albert. otherwise that the Arts “I’d be a little cautious,” and Heritage Foundation Draper responded. “With have not kept to the an NHL arena potentially agreement they have in being built in Edmonton, front of them,” Coun. I don’t know that I’d want Cathy Heron said. “That’s our residents charged a not saying revisions are higher ticket fee to attend Wes Brodhead not entirely necessary that arena.” City councillor … but until we really Four different people sit down around a took to the microphone negotiating table and hammer that out, why in council chambers Monday, all speaking are we talking about other options?” in favour of the AHF’s continued existence. City manager Patrick Draper will bring One of those was AHF board member the proposed agreement to council by Oct. Marilyn Wangler, who said that, although 22. communication between the foundation For their part, AHF officials were and City staff could be improved, the relieved that things had gone their way, but organization “truly welcomes the spotlight” acknowledged it’s the first step on a long when it comes to accountability. road. “When you combine the passion, “Now it’s a matter of what we can work dedication and expertise of the exceptional out that’s mutually agreeable,” AHF board AHF staff and our group of volunteers chair Dr. Alan Murdock said after the with the contributions of an engaged and meeting. “There are a few key issues, but I empowered volunteer board, you have, don’t see anything that would cause us not without doubt, the best operating model for to get to an agreement.” the city of St. Albert,” Wangler said. Coun. Len Bracko cast the sole vote Whichever way the decision went, against, reasoning that, if the AHF was though, councillors were grateful to all the absorbed into the City’s cultural services residents who had called or emailed over department, the opportunities for the past couple of months to let them know fundraising would be greater. how they felt on the issue. “You have to be a big team, you have to “I swear my hip was going to fall off from know who to go after. You have to make the vibration of my cellphone,” Coun. Roger sure you refuse to take no for an answer,” Lemieux said.

GLENN COOK

“It’s hard to argue with the success of the organization.”

Crank it up

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St. Albert’s second annual TEDx event will be held at the Arden Theatre on September 15th, 2012. This year’s theme is GROW! and features a spectacular line-up of speakers, musicians, food and surprises! For more information and tickets:

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The St. Albert BMX track was abuzz over the weekend as it hosted both a provincial series race and a Canada Cup series race. Above: Corbin Ruthven turns the corner in a 13-yearold intermediate male moto Sunday morning. Below: Jamie Brookes rides through the pack in an 11-year-old novice male race.

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Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

SOCIAL MASTER PLAN

YOUR COUNCIL NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, September 4, 3:00 p.m. Council Chambers St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street

Agenda items:

The complete agenda package is posted to www.stalbert.ca • Continuous Improvement Review Policy • Amendment to Town Hall Terms of Reference • Bylaw – Rectification of Title to Community League Property • Public Hearing: Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Addition of Downtown District and Redistricting • Council Motion: Maintain Council Representation on Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission

HAVE YOUR SAY! HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC INPUT

The City of St. Albert is developing a Heritage Management Plan to guide the conservation of historic resources. Your home may be a heritage property. How would you manage heritage assets? Visit www.stalbert.ca/HMP to learn more and to share your ideas in a short survey. Hard copies of the survey are available from Cultural Services and the Musée Héritage Museum, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street or by calling 780-459-1600.

You can address Council on these or any other issues. Public appointments are heard at the beginning and end of each Council meeting. Call 780-459-1500 to register. Council meetings are televised on SHAW TV Channel 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., webcast live and archived: stalbert.ca

SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD

Wednesday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street

TAKE NOTE FALL BLOCK PARTY FUN!

Fall is a fantastic time to organize a Block Party and reconnect with your neighbours after summer vacation...and you can still get FREE burgers and buns! For more information, call the Neighbourhood Development Team at 780-459-1756 or visit www.stalbert.ca/block-party-information MPSSCS4340510MPSE

You have told the City of St. Albert that these social issues are important to you: housing, access to health care, drug abuse, bullying among youth and creating safe neighbourhoods. Let’s continue the conversation on how we can address these issues and further strengthen our community. Join us for the next round of community conversations. Register early by email at cparenteau@ st-albert.net or call 780-459-1756. Seating is limited. Sept. 5, 2 – 4 p.m. East Boardroom, City Hall Sept. 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lacombe Clubhouse Sept. 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Grandin Clubhouse Sept. 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. East Boardroom, City Hall Sept.18, 1 – 3 p.m. Servus Place (Morinville Rm) Sept. 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Servus Place (Morinville Rm) Sept. 29, 12 – 4 p.m. Servus Place (Morinville Rm)

GRANTS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES GRANT

Do you have an idea, large or small, for a citizen-action project that would benefit the environment in our community, but you are without the funds to make it happen? The Environmental Advisory-Committee and the City of St. Albert is now accepting applications for the 2012 allocation of the Environmental Initiatives Grant. This grant is for St. Albert schools, non-profit organizations and community groups. Application Deadline: October 9, 2012 at 5 p.m.

For information and ways to get involved, visit www.stalbert.ca/social-master-plan.

For more information on eligible projects and applicants, visit www.stalbert.ca/ environmental-initiatives-grant-program or email environment@st-albert.net for a complete application package.

RIDE StAT TRANSIT ROUTE RESTRUCTURE w: p:

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Please be aware that there will be a slight route change that will begin September 2, 2012. Service affects: • • •

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Visit www.ridestat.ca for more information.

LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

There will be no transit service on Monday, September 3 due to the Labour Day statutory holiday.

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

MARK YOUR GREEN CALENDAR BY NATURE GROSVENOR PARK OUTDOOR POOL

IDLE-FREE ST. ALBERT

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When your vehicle’s engine idles for extended periods of time, it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, wastes fuel and isn’t good for your vehicle’s engine. St. Albert’s Idle-Free Bylaw prohibits vehicle idling for more than 3 minutes in a 30 minute period between 0°C and 30°C.

Dog Swim

On the last day of swimming, at 5 p.m., the pool will be closed to people and opened for their pets. Bring your dogs to cool off for a great cause! Monday, September 3 5 to 9 p.m. Grosvenor Park Outdoor Pool 1 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert

When waiting to pick up your kids at school, be idle-free. Turn off your vehicle. More info at www.stalbert.ca/idle-free-st-albert

Admission is by donation and will support the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS). Donations can be monetary and go towards one of SCARS Gift’s from the Heart, or can be a new or gently used pet toy, blanket or towel. For a complete list of possible donations, visit the SCARS website at: www.scarscare.org and go to the How You Can Help>Wishlist. For more information, contact Robynne at 780-458-2002.

Don’t get soaked by your lawn! Maintaining healthy plants and lawns doesn’t require a lot of water.

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FOUNTAIN PARK RECREATION CENTRE

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WATER CONSERVATION TIPS

• If you are using a sprinkler, place it so it’s not watering driveways, sidewalks or streets. • Clean your sidewalks and driveways with a broom or a brush rather than using a hose. For more tips, visit www.stalbert.ca/ outdoor-water-saving-tips

TEMPORARY TRUCK CROSSING RAY GIBBON DRIVE – RIEL PARK REDEVELOPMENT PHASES 3 & 4 JULY 23 – NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Drivers and trail users should be aware of the following disruptions on Ray Gibbon Drive associated with the Riel Park Redevelopment • Heavy truck traffic on Ray Gibbon Drive between LeClair Way and Giroux Road. Trucks will be making approximately 190 round trips per day. A temporary signalled crossing will be built on Ray Gibbon Drive south of the Sturgeon River bridge to allow the hauling of clay and topsoil for redevelopment. Temporary signals at the crossing will keep traffic flowing; however, expect delays. Starting September 3, trucks may be restricted from using the temporary crossing during peak traffic times (7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.) to minimize delays on Ray Gibbon Drive. • Temporary trail closure of a portion of the Red Willow Trail between Levasseur Road and the Sturgeon River bridge will be closed until fall 2013 due to the truck crossing and site

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Motorists and trail users are advised to watch for signs. Motorists please maintain the posted speed limit. Thank you for your patience during the 2012 construction season. For more information: contact the City of St. Albert Engineering, Capital Projects, 780-459-1654 or visit www.stalbert.ca/ riel-recreation-park-redevelopment.

Temporary Signalled Road Crossing

CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES! SEPTEMBER 22 & 23

Choose an area near your home or office. See website for a list of clean-up times and locations.

Fall Youth Programs

Fountain Park Rec Centre has a variety of aquatics and safety programs for youth. Discover the Red Cross Babysitting courses. Check out Awesome Aquatic Assistants 1 and 2 which teach you how to be a volunteer instructor. Join the Junior Lifeguard Club or learn to be safe in, on and around the water through the Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger and Star). Plus bronze classes (Star, Medallion and Cross) will help you become a Swim for Life and Lifesaving Instructor or Lifeguard.

redevelopment. Access to Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park and the BLESS platform remains open via Rodeo Drive.

Neighbourhood captains needed!

CONFIDENTIAL

DRUG TIP LINE 780-460-DRUG (3784)

To register or for more information, visit STALBERT.CA/SPRUCE-UP-ST-ALBERT or call 780-459-1600

Keep St. Albert safe – provide tips about drug dealers operating in our community.

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

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Photo: GLENN COOK, St. Albert Leader

Young hoop dancer Byron Arcand, 8, performs during the Aboriginal Showcase at Lions Park as part of the Spirit of St. Albert Society’s River Valley Picnic on Sunday afternoon.

SOSA pleased with turnout at picnic

last year’s picnic was such a big deal,” she said, noting that Lions Park was “packed” for a performance by Vibe Tribe that Sunday was a lovely day for a picnic, and started around 3 p.m. according to the Spirit of St. Albert (SOSA) “I’m not sure that people knew about our Society, many people in the city agreed and picnic; we had lots of comments of people joined them for their second annual River saying, ‘We didn’t know it was happening; Valley Picnic. we just happened to be walking by.’ ... I The picnic was held Sunday at four think, next year, we would focus more on different venues in downtown St. Albert advertising and getting people out.” and along the Sturgeon River, with live The event also raised 395 pounds of food entertainment, carnival games, crafts and and more than $420 in cash donations for fun for all ages. the St. Albert Food Bank. “It really picked up in This year’s picnic was a the afternoon. It was a scaled-back version of the steady stream of people,” picnic that was held last said SOSA director year as part of St. Albert’s Heather Johnson. “I’m 150th anniversary going to guess we had celebrations. That picnic Heather Johnson about 500 people at the had entertainment spread Spirit of St. Albert children’s carnival area out throughout the [on the north side of the river valley, from Riel Sturgeon River]. I’m not sure how many the Recreation Park to Kingswood Park. other area [in Lions Park] had; I didn’t get With the picnic under their belts, SOSA over there very much.” is currently focusing on writing grant Not everyone shared that view, however; applications, many of which are due in one local blog published photos of picnic September, but they are keeping an eye on venues with low attendance and declared the next event on their calendar, the Family the event a “colossal flop.” Day Frostival coming up next February. But, from what she saw and heard, “We had so many people say ‘Thank Johnson didn’t agree with that evaluation. you for doing this. We love this. We think “I got so much positive feedback that I it’s a great idea,’” Johnson said. “And we don’t give any claim to this at all. I’m not said we’ll continue this as long as we have worried about that,” she said. volunteers and sponsorships. We don’t have Johnson added that SOSA didn’t a source of income for events like this; we really have any expectations for turnout would use grant money. And we’d love to heading into the event, even though it was do this on an annual basis. And once we advertised beforehand through banners, get a reputation for holding those kinds of flyers and local media. events, then people will know what to look “We had no idea what to expect, because for.”

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

“We had so many people say, ‘Thank you for doing this.’”

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Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

YC board, City meet today Water plan presented

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

While one contentious issue — that of the Arts and Heritage Foundation — was on St. Albert city council’s agenda Monday, another was conspicuous by its absence. Monday was the last regular council meeting scheduled before the Aug. 30 deadline imposed by the St. Albert Youth Community Centre for a decision from the City on programming funding for 2013. Without it, they stated in a letter to council earlier this month, they would close their doors at the end of the year. But youth centre board of directors chair Doug Campbell said the two sides have a meeting scheduled for today (Thursday), and while he said he’s looking forward to it, he’s not quite sure what will come out of it. “They called the meeting, so I don’t know where we’re at,” Campbell said. In the meantime, though, Campbell stressed that the youth centre is still open for business.

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“We’re still running our afternoon and evening programs,” he said. Coun. Malcolm Parker has been one of two council representatives meeting with the youth centre board trying to get things cleared up, and he said he hopes to get some answers at today’s meeting to questions he had posed earlier. “When they’re there, what do they do? What kind of mentorship do they get? Is it just a hangout place?” he said. “That’s a bit of a concern; if kids are just coming there to watch TV and play pool, is that what we want?” If those answers work out, Parker said he has no problem bringing to council a motion to extend funding a little while longer. “If the youth centre needs more time to sit down and discuss how they might keep the facility open, or what programs they might do ... if it was three or four extra months they needed, I would bring that motion forward to council,” he said. Although the meeting is scheduled so close to the deadline, Campbell is comfortable with the timing of everything.

“Our big thing was that we needed to demonstrate some urgency. That’s why we wrote the letter and said these are some of the things we have to face,” he said. “With the summer, if we didn’t place urgency on it, we weren’t sure how it would have been handled.” And Campbell is still hopeful some kind of solution will be found, or at least enough progress made that the deadline can be extended. “It all depends; what comes out of this meeting determines where we go and what our decisions are,” he said. “We always knew that, if we were going to continue, we would probably continue with reduced space, reduced staff and more volunteer involvement in order to keep the centre open. And based on what we’re told, we’re still working from that premise.” Parker is also optimistic some progress can be made. “I’m always optimistic. I think we’ve opened the doors of communication. ... It’s a matter of saying, ‘OK, there are some issues; we appreciate your concerns around the timing. So let’s talk about it a little more,’” he said.

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

Local citizens are doing well in the area of conserving water, but City of St. Albert officials think they can do even better. Members of the City’s office of the environment were before city council on Monday afternoon to present their water conservation, efficiency and productivity plan, which was approved unanimously. Community environmental co-ordinator Kalen Pilkington told council that overall water usage in St. Albert is currently 262 litres per person per day — which is below the Canadian average of 280 litres per person per day — but she would like to see that number reduced to 200 litres by 2020. The highest usage is in the residential sector, she added, which accounts for more than three-quarters of the city’s total water usage, and subsequently most of the conservation efforts

are targeted there. “That’s where we believe we can have the strongest impact,” Pilkington said. Officials also pointed to the fact that water usage rates have been dropping since 2006 while the city’s population has increased as proof these measures are working. Some conservation programs the City already has in place include the toilet rebate program, the rain barrel program and several public awareness campaigns. The new plan calls for a water efficiency bylaw, which would require home builders to use efficient fixtures in new homes — something Pilkington said was already “becoming common practice” in the industry. The plan also calls for education programs for industrial, commercial and institutional water users, as well as escalating block rates, where users would be charged higher rates the more water they use.

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

OPINION

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Picnic needs a rethink

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ad one Yogi Bear somehow wandered his way off the television screen and into St. Albert this past Sunday afternoon, he would have been sorely disappointed. Not for a lack of entertainment, mind you; there would have been plenty of music and by Glenn Cook games to keep him and little Boo-Boo occupied. But his very favourite activity would have been difficult to do, for there was hardly a pic-anic basket to swipe in the city. The Spirit of St. Albert (SOSA) Society held their second annual River Valley Picnic in and around downtown St. Albert on Sunday. And despite a wide offering of entertainment — from country music to bouncy castles to fire dancing — and it all being put on to raise money and donations for the St. Albert Food Bank, SOSA’s most generous estimate was that only about 500 people showed up. That doesn’t sound too bad at first blush, but spread it over four venues and four hours, and the crowds were pretty sparse, and a far cry from some of SOSA’s other events, like the Family Day Frostival or the Father’s Day soapbox derby. It’s difficult to pin down exactly why the turnout was so low. Perhaps it wasn’t advertised as well as it could have been. Perhaps it just didn’t seem as special as it did last year, when it was much larger in scale and was part of the city’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Perhaps the heat of that particular afternoon kept people in the comfort of their air-conditioned homes. Perhaps, for some young people, picnics are the product of a bygone era and hold the same appeal as a poke in the eye. But that’s not to say an event like this doesn’t have some merit. Seven years ago, a community event was held on a September evening in a similar location as part of Alberta centennial festivities called Celebrate St. Albert. With bands, fireworks and support from numerous community groups, it was well-attended and a highlight of that year. There are lessons SOSA can learn, both from their own efforts and from those of others. We’re big fans of community gatherings, and we’re sure SOSA can retool things — after all, they’re smarter than the average bear.

It was a perfect day for a run along Red Willow Park trails in #StAlbert

@JadranM Benefits of residing in St. Albert; left my gym shoes outside to air out, and they’re still there.

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@malo1434 Get to watch some hockey this weekend in St Albert. No NHL so might as well watch the whl tourney.

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Community-based always best approach

ou may recall my contribution to this column some months ago. My message focused on the Arts Ripple Effect strategy created in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in a report on that strategy, one message stood out above all others: “A thriving arts sector creates ‘ripple effects’ of benefits throughout our community.” You are likely also aware that there has been considerable public debate of late regarding the value of maintaining the Arts and Heritage Foundation and allowing them to continue to deliver programs and services. Although the debate seemed to be about an agreement and whether or not to renew it, there was in fact much more at work here. The overarching principles around the “community development” model and the value that it

Paul

MOULTON AHF Executive Director My City imparts were paramount in the discussion. Throughout the dialogue over the past weeks, there have been suggestions about direct government delivery of these services as opposed to “community-based delivery.” In my opinion, the community development principle is really at the heart of the debate, and arguments about who can or cannot deliver on various elements are simply a smoke screen that obscures the principle. I have a somewhat unusual perspective on this issue as I have worked both as the cultural services director for

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the City of St. Albert and now as the executive director for the AHF. In both roles, I have held to the principle that was articulated in a departmental policy document in 2001, which said in part: where a comparable choice is available, the City will support other groups to offer a service instead of offering the service itself. There are obviously exceptions to be considered, but I will always hold to the principle and belief that community-based delivery, while often not the simplest and easiest approach, is always the best approach. The mayor reinforced this point most eloquently in the council debate when he pointed out that, although there may not be a majority of citizens who place a high value on supporting arts or

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Local family calls for donors

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

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The family of five-year-old Halle Popowich is putting out the call for bone marrow donors. Even if they’re not a match to help Halle battle leukemia, it’s still worth it, her parents say.

A St. Albert family is appealing for potential bone marrow donors to come forward and get tested — not only to find a match for their own daughter, but for others who are suffering as well. Earlier this summer, five-year-old Halle Popowich was diagnosed with a rare form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and without a bone marrow transplant, doctors have pegged her chances of survival at between five and 20 per cent. After four weeks without finding a match, dad Kurt and mom Deana are appealing for people to get tested, even if they don’t wind up being a match for Halle. “It’s not just about Halle,” Deana said. “We feel happy that we can use her story to help so many other people. We’ve met so many other parents and families at the Stollery [Children’s Hospital], and everyone has a story.” Even regular blood donations are a big help, Deana added, as Halle has already undergone about eight blood transfusions and at least 10 platelet transfusions since being diagnosed. It was on June 13 that Kurt was giving Halle a bath when he noticed several bruises on her legs.

“She was learning to ride her bike, so we thought some of the bruises were from that,” he said. “But some of the bruises just didn’t look right, didn’t seem normal.” They took Halle to see her pediatrician, and when the leukemia diagnosis came back, chemotherapy treatment started almost immediately. “Basically, Halle was admitted right away and started treatment, and hasn’t left the hospital a whole lot since that time,” Kurt said. “It was pretty sudden and it took us by surprise because, the night before she was diagnosed, she was playing soccer with her friends.” The two-and-a-half months since have been a whirlwind for the whole family, but Kurt said Halle has coped well. “I’m really impressed; she’s been a real trooper,” he said. “But there are days when she’s feeling pretty sick, especially when the effects of the chemo hit.” He and Deana and Halle’s brother Chase, who starts Grade 2 next week, have been trying to stay strong as well. A big part of that, Deana added, has been the staff and other patients at the Stollery, with whom they have bonded. “I’ve talked to moms in the kitchen while we’re preparing food,” she said. “I hope that we can help a lot of other people. ... We want to be a voice for everybody.”

Most childhood leukemia cases are acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); only about one-fifth are AML. “And there’s many different types of AML, as we learned through this process,” Kurt said. “As further genetic testing of the cancer cells came back — which takes weeks — they realized it was [a rare and serious] form of AML.” Testing your bone marrow type is a fairly simple procedure, he added, and donation procedures are not as painful and complicated than one may think. “For most cases, they just hook you up to an IV, and it filters your blood through a machine that will get the cells it needs — the donor’s body will regenerate those cells normally — and they use those cells to transplant,” Kurt explained. “It only takes three or four hours, and there’s no recovery, and very low risk.” Deana added that there is a real shortage of ethnic donors right now. Potential donors can go online to www. blood.ca and follow the link to register for the OneMatch stem cell and marrow network. You’ll fill out a questionnaire, after which you’ll be sent cheek swabs to send back to Canadian Blood Services. Your DNA is then entered into a national database, and if you’re a match, they’ll contact you and arrange for further testing.

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Orange bikes get folks talking about gym GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

The orange bikes may have disappeared, but the owner of a new fitness facility in St. Albert says they got people talking, and that was the goal all along. Twitter and Facebook were abuzz last week with St. Albertans asking about bicycles that were spray-painted orange and placed along major roadways in the city. Turns out, as the Community of St. Albert Facebook page first noted on Thursday, Aug. 23, they were to promote Orangetheory Fitness, a new gym opening soon in Inglewood Towne Square. “It’s tough to find your way through the clutter these days, so you’ve got to find an innovative way to do it,” said Orangetheory co-owner Blake MacDonald, who won the Tim Hortons Brier and the world championship in 2010 curling with the Kevin Koe rink. The bikes were accompanied by a man in an orange jumpsuit dancing near their location during rush hour Thursday afternoon, which MacDonald said “raised a few eyebrows as well.” He said the marketing ideas are pretty standard across the Orangetheory chain. “It’s actually part of the franchise,” he said. Not everyone was pleased,

Photo: GLENN COOK, St. Albert Leader

A bicycle spray-painted bright orange is perched along northbound St. Albert Trail last week. After prompting much talk on Twitter and other social media, it was revealed they were to promote a new gym opening in St. Albert. though; the City of St. Albert informed the gym Thursday that the bikes could not be placed on public property. “We removed them all [Thursday] after we were told that,” MacDonald said. “We tried to check the bylaws and all that, and never found anything posted about it. We apologize; we didn’t mean any harm by it. We were just trying to cut through the clutter. ... We didn’t mean to step on anyone’s toes.”

The bikes may pop up again, though, on private property near other businesses with which Orangetheory has corporate partnerships. There are about 50 Orangetheory locations in various stages of development in the United States, MacDonald said, and St. Albert is the first in Canada. “I live here; I’ve been part of the community for five years now,” MacDonald said. “For me, I’ve got

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a lot of friends and family here that think they could really use this. I just thought [St. Albert] was a great place to start.” MacDonald and Dave Hardy were original partners in the Edmonton-area fitness venture Clubfit, but sold their stake in 2008. “We thought, you know what, we’ve got to find the new big thing in fitness,” MacDonald said. “We looked for years, and we found these guys, and it’s like no concept

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we’ve ever seen. It’s the most amazing workout in terms of leaning up and weight loss we’ve ever seen.” The Orangetheory Blake workout MacDonald Gym owner combines 30 minutes of interval cardio training with 30 minutes of full body resistance training. The best part, though, is that the body continues to burn calories even after the workout is over. “We know if we can get your heart rate to 85 per cent of max for 12-20 minutes, we’ll throw your body into what’s called excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, which is actually a higher metabolic rate. The body will burn fat calories for 38 hours at a much higher rate than normal,” MacDonald said. “You know you’re in it because you feel hot and you have a lot of energy; it’s a really neat feeling.” The gym itself is still under construction, but the Orangetheory pre-sales office is open at #37, 11 Bellerose Dr. For more information, call 780-8000045 or check out www.facebook. com/OTFStAlbert.

Bookworms from outside St. Albert will soon be paying more to use the city’s public library. Officials from the St. Albert Public Library were at city council on Monday afternoon to inform councillors about a new annual membership fee model that will go into effect Jan. 1 and will see non-St. Albert residents pay substantially more than residents. The library is proposing moving away from a family- or household-based fee structure to an individual-based structure. As such, for St. Albert residents, rather than $30 per family, the first adult library card will cost $20 per year, and each added adult will pay $10. Kids under 18 will get free memberships, and the household maximum is set at $30 per year. Resident seniors will pay $15 for the first card and $5 for each additional card. While non-residents have paid more for memberships in the past, those numbers are set to rise significantly under the new system.

The current non-resident rate is $60 per family, but under the 2013 fee structure, the first membership will be $70, and each added card will be $20, with no special provisions for minors. The non-resident senior rates will rise from $40 per household to $50 for the first card and $5 for each additional card. The change stems from budget deliberations last November, when Mayor Nolan Crouse said that “Sturgeon County, very specifically, does not pay their way ... It’s time for them to buck up a little more often.” The agenda report prepared by the St. Albert Library Board also noted that the change would bring St. Albert in line with the fee structure of other Capital Region libraries, would result in increased efficiency for staff, would recognize that there are many residents “who do not fit the traditional family pattern and feel taken advantage of by the family cost,” and would align with a potential provincial “One Card” system down the road. The library currently has about 1,300 nonresident members.

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Plenty on agenda as mayors get together “It’s profitable for the municipality, but also expensive to get into,” he said. “I think for St. Albert, if we get into that, it won’t be in a very There were plenty of topics on the agenda as big way. We just don’t have the cash to buy a mayors from mid-sized cities across Alberta bunch of land. We’re open to looking into it, — including St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse but it’s certainly not something that’s high on — got together last week. our agenda.” The semi-annual Mid-Sized Meanwhile, when it comes to Cities Caucus meetings were held 24-hour shifts for fire personnel, on Friday in Strathcona County, while some municipalities have bringing together mayors and chief worked it into collective bargaining administrative officers representing agreements with their firefighters’ 16 municipalities and 800,000 unions, Crouse said the consensus residents across the province. around the table was against the Among the topics covered were move. land development strategies, 24-hour “Twenty-four-hour shifts, we firefighter shifts, RCMP staffing and Nolan believe, bring a whole new set Crouse council remuneration. of potential problems,” he said. St. Albert Mayor There were also presentations by “You may not see some of those Associate Minister of Municipal problems for years. But why is society Affairs Greg Weadick on a possible shift to potentially moving toward 24-hour shifts? As four-year terms for municipal elected officials, the City of St. Albert, council has discussed as well as Alberta Urban Municipalities it, and we believe that has some potential Association president Linda Sloan and concerns.” Alberta Association of Municipal Districts As for municipal election terms, Crouse is and Counties president Bob Barss. fully in favour of shifting from three years to Crouse said that, like St. Albert, most four, but would prefer elections to remain in municipalities around the table were the fall rather than moving them to spring. focused on economic development, so land “I enjoy the door-knocking, the outdoor development strategies were one of the hottest part of the summer and fall campaign,” the topics on the day. mayor said. “Door-knocking is a big part of While some municipalities are fully elections, and you end up with a lot less of that engaged in the land development business, in the spring, and therefore your candidates others — including St. Albert — are not. are not connecting with voters as easily.”

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

City forecasting $500K surplus GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

Halfway through their fiscal year, the City of St. Albert is already projecting a year-end surplus. City council received the corporate quarterly report for the second quarter of 2012 from staff on Monday afternoon, the financial portion of which is already projecting a “modest” surplus of $487,000 by the end of the year. That, chief financial officer Anita Ho said, was due to revenue forecasts higher than what was budgeted, mainly in the areas of recreation programs, Workers’ Compensation Board rebates and reserve grant funding. Operating expenditures are forecast to be slightly higher than budget as well, but only by about $82,000. A surplus of about $50,000 is also forecast in the City’s utility budget, which will be transferred to reserves. Elsewhere in the quarterly report, city manager Patrick Draper noted that, while

progress had been made on economic development so far in 2012, the number of approved business licenses was down compared to 2011. As well, the value of new non-residential development construction was down dramatically, from $6.1 million in the first half of 2011 to just $500,000 as of June 30, 2012. But Draper said there were some nonresidential projects coming on stream later this year that should bump that figure up. Another area of worry for Draper was the staff turnover rate at the City, which was 7.6 per cent as of June 30. Draper said a rate of four per cent is normal,. The number of criminal code offences in the city continues to trend downward, with just 1,937 recorded in the first half of 2012, compared to 2,095 in the same period in 2011 and 3,007 in the first half of 2010. The number of collisions is also decreasing, with 349 non-injury and 59 injury collisions on city streets in the first half of 2012, compared to 520 non-injury and 80 injury over the same period in 2011.

Fit for a queen

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Darci Rauhala, 11, tries on the crown she made during the St. Albert Botanic Park’s Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Picnic on Sunday afternoon at the park.

Fire fundraiser set for Sept. 14

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

Losing a home and all its contents to a fire can be a devastating blow for a family, but one St. Albert resident hopes to cushion the impact just a little bit. James Beaudry is in the middle of planning the “Share the Love” fundraiser for fire victims, which will take place on Friday, Sept. 14, at the St. Albert Community Hall, featuring an acoustic set from hometown pop music heroes Pat Kordyback and Rob Chalifoux of the band Stereos. Beaudry — who will also perform at the event, along with the band Strong Hearts — said that he was inspired to put on the event after the fire that destroyed a home on Napoleon Crescent on Tuesday, July 31. “That was [a friend], actually,” said Beaudry, who is also working on lining up a couple of other bands for the show, but declined to drop names until they’re confirmed. “But it doesn’t only happen to people that you know, so I figured I’ll put it together for everybody and give back that way.” St. Albert Fire Services officials said that fire was started by a citronella candle burning on the front step, and caused

between $750,000 and $1 million in damages. Another house fire on Balmoral Drive 11 days earlier caused almost half a million dollars in damage. In addition to the music, Beaudry is gathering items for an auction; whether that auction is silent or live depends on the availability of Mayor Nolan Crouse to come by and lend his auctioneering skills. Comedian Justin Littlechild will be the master of ceremonies for the evening. So far, Beaudry said he hasn’t had much time to approach businesses about donating auction items, as he has been keeping his nose to the grindstone at his full-time job. “The last couple of days, everything fell into place; I’ve been working like crazy, but I have a couple of days off this weekend, and that’s when I’ll be going to businesses,” he said. “I want to keep it to small businesses in St. Albert that have been here for a long time, so I can say, ‘Show your support,’” he added. Tickets for the fundraiser will be available at the door, and will be $10 with a donation of food or clothing for fire victims, or $15 without. If you’d like to get involved with the auction, you can email Beaudry at acdc9211@hotmail.com.

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

Tougher drunk driving laws in Khan launches effect for Labour Day weekend student aid site

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AARON TAYLOR

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Area cops are hoping new provincial drunk driving laws coming into effect this Labour Day weekend will curb the number of boozed-up repeat offenders. Starting Saturday, anyone caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration between .05 and .08 will face an immediate three-day licence suspension and vehicle seizure, as opposed to the current 24-hour licence suspension. Under the new law, repeat offenders will receive even harsher penalties, said Staff Sgt. Barry Maron with the Edmonton Police Service’s traffic section. “We’ve got our fingers and our toes crossed that people see this as a positive move and start making alternate choices when they go out and drink,” said Maron. A second offense nets a 15-day licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle seizure. A third offense means the driver will lose their licence for a month. “That’s a strong message,” said Maron. “And what we’re hoping is people take that to heart and change their habits before they get to an impaired level.” Under the current law, it’s up to the law enforcement officer whether or not the driver’s vehicle is seized. When the law changes on Saturday, Maron said response times may be effected slightly as officers need to wait at the scene for a tow truck. City cops believe the Edmonton Police Vehicle seizure lot will be able to handle the inevitable increase in seizures, said Maron. “I think it’s a positive move forward. Anytime that we can do something to keep impaired people off the road, it’s

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Police will be out in full force over the Labour Day long weekend looking for impaired drivers. New legislation with tougher penalties comes into effect on Saturday. good news for us and good news for the public,” Maron said. The provincial government hopes drivers plan ahead and make the right decision. “Since we passed this legislation last year, so many Albertans have already had these important conversations with their families and friends,” said Alberta Transportation Minister Ric McIver. “We can all do something about preventable traffic collisions.” Leila Moulder, a spokeswoman with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Edmonton, said the longer licence suspension should give offenders more time to think about how drunk driving hurts themselves and others. “Three days is a big difference,” said Moulder. “It’s another step in showing that

impaired driving does not just effect the driver, it’s an act that effects your work and your friends and family.” The first phase of Alberta’s new legislation came into effect in July and focused on tougher penalties for drivers who blow over .08 and graduated license drivers. From July 1 to Aug. 23, 994 licence suspensions and 632 vehicle seizures were issued to drivers over .08, and 114 licence suspensions and 73 vehicle seizures were issued to drivers with a graduated licence who had consumed alcohol. With the new law, Alberta joins British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador — provinces which have already seen an over 40 per cent drop in alcohol-related fatal collisions.

Alberta has launched a new website that the government hopes will ease the stress for new students who are applying for financial aid. St. Albert MLA and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education Stephen Khan unveiled the new site — studentaid.alberta.ca — during a news conference Tuesday. He says the site will allow students to apply for financial aid online and they will be able to see, in real time, how much funding they’re entitled to. “I love days like this. I love the part of my job that makes changes that help people,” Khan said. “Now, we are confident that we’ve got the best online application site in Canada.” Since its launch, the site has helped register 35,000 students. But it has also made the process easier, said Erica Manning, a second-year student. “I had helped friends and all the feedback I have gotten is Stephen about how easy it is,” Manning Khan said. St. Albert MLA “You get everything you’re looking for. It’s nice that it has been made simple.” Students are still able to apply for financial aid the old-fashioned pen-and-paper way, Khan said. However, the difference now is that the application process can reach more people, something he says that is key to the future of this province. “An educated population is the key to a steady economic future,” Khan said. “This is about making the student financing process a lot easier by using a format that students have a fluency in.” University of Alberta Student Union officials say there’s still room for improvement in Alberta’s post-secondary education system, but the website is a step in the right direction.

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BACK TO SCHOOL IN ST. ALBERT: BY THE NUMBERS

QUICK LOOK

TOTAL STUDENTS Kindergarten: 872

Grade 1: 939 Grade 3: 898 Grade 5: 869 Grade 7: 1,012 Grade 9: 982 Grade 11: 1,088

Grade 2: 867 Grade 4: 936 Grade 6: 935 Grade 8: 982 Grade 10: 1,089 Grade 12: 1,234

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3,427

Alarm clocks likely being ignored by junior high and high school students on the first day of class.

Students with bus passes standing at bus stops all around the city.

788

1,811

Teachers waiting to greet their new students for the upcoming school year.

Mothers shedding a tear as their child starts their first day of kindergarten or Grade 1.

12,703

4,234

Lunch bags packed for the first day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 254 of which will sit on the kitchen counter, assuming 2% forget them.

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SLOW DOWN IN SCHOOL ZONES! HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE The information above was provided by St. Albert Public Schools and Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools with student numbers from the 2011/2012 school year. 2012/2013 student numbers are not yet available. The intent is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be interpreted as final numbers.

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These outstanding citizens make Paul Kane High School their home during the school day

Home to Excellence! SPECIAL ATHLETIC AWARDS SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL

SENIOR BOYS FOOTBALL

SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Most Valuable Player: Whitney Follette Rookie of the Year: Emma Cunningham Player who Contributed the Most with the Least Amount of Recognition: Hailey Lutz

Most Valuable Player: Nathan Mitchell Most Outstanding Offensive Player: Matteo Sestito Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Joshua Hauptman Most Outstanding Lineman: Adam Sturgess Our House Award: Brandon Jennings Coaches Award: Jake Svenson Rookie of the Year: Brandon Best

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Most Valuable Player: James Rowse Most Improved Player: Jonathan Chalaturnyk Dan Gordon Player who Contributed the Most with the Least Amount of Recognition: Des Anderson

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Most Valuable Player: Melissa Woolley Coaches Award: Joanna Long Most Improved Player: Tiana Woyewitka

TRACK & FIELD Heber Most Outstanding Female Track & Field Athlete: Nicole Oudenaarden Heber Most Outstanding Male Track & Field Athlete: Mark Sherstan

Most Valuable Player: Cory Knott Most Outstanding Offensive Player: Greg Fleming Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Graeme Loerke Most Outstanding Lineman: Andrew Hofmann Our House Award: Andrew Hofmann Coaches Award: Tyler Turner

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A for awesome activities, D for distracting BACK TO SCHOOL 2012

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Karen Try always wished she was a ballerina, with the straight posture, graceful walk and swan-like neck. The 53-year-old mom never took dance lessons as a child, but she wanted to offer that opportunity to her own daughter. “I am clumsy and blamed my parents for not putting me in dance — you can always spot a tall, sleek dancer. The way they walk, the great posture, the tilt of the head. So, at age two, I

enrolled my daughter, Emily, in ballet, but she was kind of clumsy like me and she didn’t love it,” says Try. Likewise, Pasqualina Cardu wanted to offer her now-grown daughter creative and artistic outlets. But, like Emily, Lexi disliked ballet. However, she loved sports. “I wanted her to be exposed to a lot of different activities,” says Cardu. Cardu loved acting as a child, and now

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that she’s a morning radio DJ on a station in London, Ont., that early training comes in handy. “The arts are undervalued and can lead to so many wonderful opportunities, giving children life skills that are valued.” Both mothers introduced their daughters to a myriad of activities. That’s important, according to Dr. Darlene Elliott-Faust, a clinical psychologist specializing in children and adolescents (drdarlene.ca). She recommends checking out your municipality’s selection of subsidized recreational activities. “It’s a great way of trying out a variety of activities very inexpensively and without longterm commitment. A child can try all kinds of activities, from ice skating to horseback riding.” But a child being enrolled in too many activities can be distracting. Dr. Elliott-Faust recommends that after a child has tried a few different possibilities over a period of time, he or she should settle on two at a time, one creative and one active, like sports or dance. That way the child is learning the importance of cerebral, as well as physical, pursuits. She clarifies that some children may be able to handle more activities but one pursuit at a time

may be enough or too much for other children, depending on temperament. The concept of balance needs to be carried over to a child’s life in general, as well, says Elliott-Faust. “This starts teaching them the balance between physical and mental health,” she adds, “seeking early on to have a balance of good diet, exercise, time with friends and time alone.”

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back to school time in St.Albert! SLOW DOWN

and give our kids a brake Small simple actions will keep this school year a happy one!

Parents

Drivers

• Teach your children the importance of following pedestrian, bicycle and bus safety rules. • Remind your kids to stay alert as they make their way between home and school.

• Slow down in school zones. • Watch for school safety patrols near elementary schools. • Pay extra attention when you see yellow school buses loading and unloading kids.

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Remember: safety patrol procedures have changed! Patrollers now: POINT - raise their left arm PAUSE - check for traffic and wait until it’s safe PROCEED - place their stop sign in their raised left arm and allow children to cross Do not proceed until all children have crossed and patrollers have lowered their arms and placed their stop signs behind their backs.

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Wheels on the bus

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

The wheels on the bus went ’round and ’round for about 150 kindergarten and Grade 1 students in St. Albert Public Schools on Tuesday evening. The district — formerly St. Albert Protestant Schools — held their annual First Riders Night at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School Tuesday, giving kids who had never ridden the bus before a chance to learn some of the safety rules and get in a dry run before the school year actually starts next week. “It gives them a chance to ride the bus, learn about the danger zones, and learn about the rules of the bus while the bus is in motion as well as when the bus is stopped,” said Kris Salerno, manager of transportation services for St. Albert Public Schools. “It’s a priority for the students, as well as the parents, because it is a safety concern,” he added. “It’s the safety factor we’re trying to build with the students. Repetition is the key.” Before boarding their buses, students

and parents watched a video featuring a talking dog in the school gym. They then met their bus driver, saw different types of buses — including one with a wheelchair lift — and asked questions before embarking on their journey. “We’re trying to make it fun for the kids,” Salerno said. “If you make it enjoyable, they’ll actually learn from it.” Nicole Harley’s five-year-old son Jon is heading into kindergarten this year at Muriel Martin Elementary School in Deer Ridge, and she said she’s not too worried about how he’ll fare on the bus. “Not really — maybe I should be,” she said with a laugh. “He’s not too worried about leaving and he’s excited about going to school,” Harley added. St. Albert Public Schools has about 3,200 students that ride the bus every year. First Riders Night is not a mandatory program, but is strongly encouraged. Salerno said the district has seen the event grow in popularity over the years. “It seems to have gone up every year by about 20 per cent,” he said.

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Aubree Hills, 5, hops down from a school bus during St. Albert Public Schools’ First Riders Night Tuesday at Sir Alexander Mackenzie School.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Box office heating up just in time for fall Photo Supplied

Daniel Craig is back for his third turn as British superspy James Bond in Skyfall, which hits theatres Nov. 11.

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Summer blockbusters have played out, movies are getting more serious, and Oscar races are heating up. It must be Hollywood’s fall season. Two significant milestones are coming: This is the 50th anniversary of the “official” James Bond franchise that began with Sean Connery’s sexy swagger in Dr. No in 1962. After a four-year hiatus, Daniel Craig is back as 007 in Skyfall. If that is a new beginning, this is the end of The Twilight Saga. Breaking Dawn — Part 2 completes the five-movie franchise in a four-year span. Based on public interest, here is the Top 10 for fall of 2012 (all release dates are subject to change): SKYFALL (Nov. 11) British director Sam Mendes (American Beauty) takes over the Bond franchise. The plot spins around 007’s complicated relationship with spy boss M (Judi Dench) as his loyalty to her is tested. Daniel Craig’s co-stars include Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem and Helen McCrory. LINCOLN (Nov. 9 in Toronto/ Nov. 16 wide) Steven Spielberg, America’s leading populist filmmaker,

tackles the life-and-times of Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States. The film focuses on the last four months of Lincoln’s life. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 15, 1865, just three weeks before the end of the American Civil War. In a recent press statement, Spielberg said: “Our movie is really about a working leader who must make tough decisions and get things done in the face of overwhelming opposition.” London-born Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis plays Honest Abe while rising American star Joseph GordonLevitt plays his son, Robert Todd Lincoln. Sally Field, fresh from conjuring Aunt May in The Amazing Spider-Man, is Mrs. Lincoln.

his sidekicks Eli Roth (Inglourious Basterds) and Wu-Tang Clan co-founder RZA (Kill Bill composer) work in Tarantino’s wheelhouse. The martial arts story is set in feudal China with an heroic loner fighting for justice. RZA directed and co-stars opposite an East-West cast led by Jamie Chung, Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu.

ARGO (Oct. 12) As Hollywood re-creates the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, it remains to be seen how much reality makes it into the movie. Ben Affleck, both director and star, plays a CIA operative who specializes in extractions. He concocts a plan to rescue six Americans who found refuge with the heroic Canadian ambassador, Ken Taylor. Victor Garber appears as Taylor. In real life, Taylor earned the Congressional Gold Medal from Washington. In the movie ... well, we will see if this is just a token shout-out. But the film is still a major player.

CLOUD ATLAS (Oct. 26) As a collaboration between German filmmaker Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) and American siblings Andy and Lana Wachowski (The Matrix), this project is already heightened. Then you read the IMDb synopsis: “An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.” It could be fascinating or ...

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN — PART 2 (Nov. 16) While Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s personal relationship issues are public gossip, their love-torn relationship on the big screen comes to a merciful end, too. Critics will probably hate this movie, as they did the others. But Twihards will most certainly rally support and celebrate their beloved series. THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS (Nov. 2) The poster says: “Quentin Tarantino Presents ...” Misleading! He is not in the credits. But

Shaken, not stirred, for half a century The “official” James Bond movie franchise marks its 50th anniversary this year with the debut of Skyfall. A brief history of 007: • 1953: British author Ian Fleming conjures James Bond, naming his British spy after an ornithologist. • 1953: Bond makes his TV debut on CBS with American Barry Nelson as the clunky lead. • 1962: The franchise gets deadly serious with Sean Connery as the first official Bond in Dr. No. • 1967: The silly spoof Casino Royale has a bunch of Bonds, including David Niven. • 1969: George Lazenby replaces Connery in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

• 1971: Connery returns in Diamonds are Forever (and later appears in a rogue Bond movie). • 1973: Roger Moore takes over for seven straight Bonds. • 1987: Timothy Dalton debuts, lasting only two dour instalments. • 1995: Pierce Brosnan revitalizes the series with GoldenEye, the first of four appearances. • 2006: Daniel Craig toughens up the role, Connery-style, with “real” version of Casino Royale. • 2012: Skyfall makes it 23 official Bonds. • 2014: Another Craig 007 is rumoured for release.

FLIGHT (Nov. 2) With the engines on fire, Denzel Washington’s pilot safely lands a crippled passenger plane. First hailed as a hero for miraculously saving lives, he finds himself seriously compromised and threatened during the post-crash investigation.

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (Nov. 21) With the author’s collaboration, director Peter Ramsey delves into William Joyce’s novel about Immortal Guardians who dedicate themselves to preserving the innocence of children who are threatened by an evil spirit. Footnote: Joyce is one of the madmen you saw rejoicing when The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore won an Oscar as best animated short this year. FRANKENWEENIE (Oct. 5) Tim Burton returns to both his childhood and early animation career with this exciting new stop-action animation. The movie faithfully recreates Burton’s version of growing up in suburban Burbank (now his worst nightmare). It also expands his brilliant 1984 short into a feature-length film. The story? Weird, of course. Young antihero Victor re-animates his late dog Sparky with unintended results. I was on-set during production and saw the meticulous work and dazzling concept. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA (Sept. 28) Armed with accolades for his TV work, Genndy Tartakovsky debuts with an animated comedy featuring Dracula as the proprietor of a creepy hotel for monsters. Things go awry when a boy discovers the place and falls in love with Drac’s teen daughter. Adam Sandler voices Dracula opposite Selena Gomez, Steve Buscemi, Andy Samberg and Kevin James as Frankenstein.

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Musée opens books on St. Albert history

It might seem like the scrapbooking craze is a fairly recent phenomenon, but — as illustrated by a new exhibit at the Musée Heritage Museum — it goes back a lot further than many might think. The exhibit, titled Cut and Paste, opens at the Musée on Tuesday, and features scrapbooks and photo albums from St. Albert and beyond that have been collected and donated over the years. Curator Joanne White said that the scrapbooks give a very personal glimpse into some of the amateur historians in the city and what they felt was necessary to preserve for posterity. “[It shows] what they wanted to record about the activities in their club or [other things],” White said. “One thing I talk about in the exhibit is, I give a bit of a history of scrapbooking, as well as photograph albums and the advent of them, but then also the different kinds of ways people collected materials. ... We talk a bit about the different reasons people collect.” The scrapbooks came to the museum through various groups and individuals. “We do have a lot of club and organization materials, like the women’s institute and the [arts] guilds, and a number of pieces from the Girl Guides through Pauline Vaugeois,” she said. “The St. Albert Historical Society had a few things, as well as having their own materials. Just through a variety of donations.” And, she added, the exhibit is a good excuse to pull them out of the back rooms of the museum and let people have a gander. “One of our objectives is to just show people what we’ve got in our collection,” White said. “We try to come up with ideas

for exhibits where we can pull out different materials and show people what’s there, and some of the interesting tidbits about the history of St. Albert.” In the exhibit, most of the scrapbooks will unfortunately be open to just one page, without the ability to flip through them. “Even for us to [look through] them, they’re quite fragile, some of them,” she said. Some photos, postcards and other details from the books have been scanned and blown up, though, and those prints will hang on the walls for visitors to get a closer look at. One such enlargement comes from a handwritten notebook, in which the author detailed his processes for tasks like reclaiming oil or fix a fountain pen. Another artifact that will be on display is a suitcase full of scrapbooks and memorabilia that travelled from St. Albert to Quebec in the 1970s to promote national unity — “In a sense, the suitcase itself became a 3D scrapbook,” White said. In getting things ready, White found very interesting how these books told stories that other, perhaps more official historical documents may have missed. “It’s a real history of the town back then, before it became a city — some of the activities that were going on, the people that were involved, the array of people doing different things. It’s been good to see the wide variety of material,” she said. During the run of the exhibit, the Musée will also host a pair of workshops, including one on scrapbooking in conjunction with local business The Inked Stamper on Sept. 20, and one on preserving family photos on Oct. 4. Cut and Paste runs at the Musée Heritage Museum, located in St. Albert Place, until Oct. 21.

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See the SIIINES After spending some time honing their craft in Los Angeles, Travis Nesbitt and Morgan Gies are ready to show everyone at home what they’ve been working on. The two, former members of the band Social Code, are bringing their new electrorock project SIIINES to Edmonton for the first time as they play the Pawn Shop (10549 82 Ave., Edmonton) on Friday, Sept. 7, for their Back to School Dance Party. Nesbitt and Gies team up with DJ Gina Giorgio to form SIIINES. The bill also includes Mass Choir, the Flash Jam, Axe and Smash, and DJ Nik 7. Tickets are $10 in advance and available through Blackbyrd Myoozik (10422 82 Ave., Edmonton) or online at yeglive.ca. — GLENN COOK

Rockin’ the Bloc

DARRYL STERDAN Sun Media News Services

Kele Okereke saw it coming. “For the next record,” the Bloc Party frontman told me in 2009, “I’d like to get back in a room with the others and just sit with licks for weeks and months with no pressure and see how they evolve naturally. Because I think we’re a good band. And we can play our instruments. And I think we can do something great.” Three years later — as the recently reconvened British postpunk quartet releases Four, their fourth disc and first album in four years — Okereke marvels at his foresight. “Wow,” says the 30-year-old singer-guitarist. “That’s actually quite eerie. That’s exactly what happened.” But not even Okereke predicted the circuitous route that led to Four. After touring 2008’s Intimacy, the band — rounded out by guitarist Russell Lissack, bassist Gordon Moakes, and drummer Matt Tong — took a year off, sparking breakup rumours. Okereke’s solo album The

Boxer didn’t help in that regard. Ultimately, though, absence made the Bloc grow stronger. Raw, wiry and aggressive, Four dials back the electronics of Intimacy and cranks up the spiky riffs and angular beats that drove 2005’s Silent Alarm and 2007’s A Weekend in the City. With Four in stores and a Canadian tour looming, the 30-year-old Okereke called up from Holland to discuss rebuilding the Bloc, his favourite Four and more.

What did you learn from the hiatus and the solo album? Having a project where I was completely the sole creative force — I was behind all the artwork, the videos, the music, everything — was incredibly fulfilling. It made me think, “If I’m going to go back into the band, it needs to feel like it’s a band; it needs to be a combination of egos and personalities rather than just one vision.” I realized there was no point in making another record unless we made it together. The guitars on this album are very heavy. Where is that coming from?

Photo: Sun Media News Services

Bloc Party — (L-R) Russell Lissack, Matt Tong, Gordon Moakes and Kele Okereke — are back with a new album, Four, which is now in stores. The music that was resonating with me in 2010 and 2011 was raw, extreme guitar-rock. I was listening to Bleach by Nirvana, a record I never paid any attention to at the time. I was putting it on every week and discovering something about it. I’m not really excited by indie music these days; it doesn’t seem to have any bite or anger. I’ve been gravitating toward harder music. I’ve been listening to Deftones a lot, especially White Pony — again, a record I had for years and never

started listening to until 2011. You have a lot to live up to with that title. There are so many classic albums titled Four. I know. My favourite is Beyonce’s Four. That’s her best, most cohesive record. The fourth record as an idea, it’s quite symbolic. It’s the start of a career, you know? It’s when you show people what you’re really about. Four records in, there are no excuses. You know what you’re doing. It’s time to stake a claim.

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Fitness model finds balance CARY CASTAGNA Sun Media News Services

Fitness model Meaghan Terzis might look as though she spends all her time at the gym. But as a busy mother of two young children, that’s just not possible. Nor is it necessary, she says. “I’ve made it a part of my lifestyle,” the 29-year-old yummy mummy explains of her exercise regimen in a phone interview from her home in London, Ont. Terzis, a nationallevel bikini competitor with the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation, limits her workouts to no more than an hour and 15 minutes, five to six times a week. “That’s it,” she adds. “I don’t spend countless hours at the gym. I don’t work out twice a day.” Terzis, whose husband Bill is a fulltime cosmetic dentist, leaves the house every morning at 8:55 with her two little ones in tow — four-yearold Evi and one-year-old Jack. It’s a five-minute walk to their local GoodLife Fitness, where the in-house daycare opens at 9 a.m. Terzis drops off the kids and then hits the iron. Since her time is at a premium, she doesn’t mess around.

10:30 a.m. “I’m there to get it done. There are “And I have the rest of the day with days when my iPod dies and I keep my them,” she notes, adding that they keep headphones in my ears because I don’t her active right until bedtime. want anyone talking to me,” she admits “We walk to the park. I take them to with a laugh. “Don’t get me wrong. I have some great the splash pad. We have a pool, so we’re always in the pool. Life’s busy with two friends at the gym. There’s days where I kids. It’s constant go, go, go.” go and my workout was not as good as it Her balanced approach to working out should’ve been because too many people were chatting. That happens and you just extends to the kitchen. Terzis, who first started lifting weights kinda shake your head.” about seven years ago when a bad knee Terzis, a fit 130 pounds at five-footinjury put an end to seven typically lifts her competitive soccer weights for 30-45 career, says her diet minutes following isn’t super strict. a short warm-up. “I love steak. I love Her weight-training making my own regimen is split into burgers. I love pork. three main workouts: Meaghan Terzis I love meat,” she leg day, upper-body Fitness model and mom explains. “I eat a lot day with a focus on of salads and a lot shoulders, and arm of vegetables. But everything I eat, my day (biceps and triceps). family eats.” She does cardio twice a week, usually Of course, there are a few things that for no more than 20 minutes a session. her family eats that she doesn’t. Namely, Terzis prefers sprint intervals on the bread and pasta. treadmill or StairMaster. “I make pasta for my family,” she adds. “They’re not too intense and they’re “And I’ll make brown rice and put my not that long,” she says of her cardio sessions. “I’m more focused on the weight pasta sauce over my brown rice. I might make little tweaks for myself, but I try training.” not to take away too much from my And that’s it. family because they enjoy those kinds of Her almost-daily gym sojourns make foods.” her a much healthier mom. And the kids Terzis, who plans to return next month love it, too. to her office manager job at her husband’s “They get to play with other kids. My kids are so social because it’s really taught dental office on a part-time basis, advises them how to socialize with other people,” making fitness part of a balanced lifestyle. she says. “And it’s nice because I’m right “It’s about being healthy,” she says. there. So in between sets, I’ll pop my “You have to find that balance between head in and know that they’re OK. ... It’s work and family and living a healthy a good thing for them and for me.” lifestyle. And I found that balance.” Terzis and the kids are back home by

“Life’s busy with two kids. It’s constant go, go go.”

Sweet 116 for world’s oldest woman SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Besse Cooper — the world’s oldest living person, according to Guinness World Records — celebrated her 116th birthday Sunday. The super centenarian from Monroe, Ga., had a bridge dedicated in her honour on her special day and a Guinness official presented her with a plaque. “The older she has gotten the more wittier she has gotten,” her son Sidney said at the ceremony, reports the Walton Tribune. Cooper is among eight people who’ve ever lived to 116 years old. Guinness officially recognized the petite whitehaired senior as the world’s oldest person in

Besse Cooper

January 2011. She’d briefly lost the title after officials discovered a Brazilian great-grandmother Maria Gomes Valentim was more than a month older; however, she died in June. Cooper was born in Tennessee in 1896 and moved to Monroe during the First World War to search for work as a school teacher. She married her late husband Luther in 1924 and they had four children. She has 12 grandchildren and more than a dozen great- and great-great grandchildren. She credits her longevity to a healthy diet. “I mind my own business and I don’t eat junk food.”

Photo: Sun Media News Services

Besse Cooper — recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person — celebrates her 116th birthday on Sunday.

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Q A Q Nickname? A William is on my birth certiﬁcate, so I guess Bill and Billy are nicknames. Someone also recently referred to me as “Big Papa Pub”

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Q Favourite place to eat in St. Albert? A I enjoy going to Privada or Taste of Tuscany for great food and a glass of vino

Q If someone is visiting the Celtic Knott for the

first time, what would you recommend? A I would deﬁnitely recommend one of the 18 beers on tap and the Fish and Chips

Q You’re driving in your car, what music is playing? Q Favorite pets or animals? Q What’s the best way you’ve found to keep a A I don’t have any pets right now, but I would have A Did someone say they saw me singing in my car?? balance between work and family life? to say a dog would be my pet of choice If they did, it was probably Paint It Black by the A I must admit that I sometimes have difﬁculty Rolling Stones. putting work aside. I do realize the importance of Q Vacation this year... you’re heading to? family and relationships and understand that there A It is unlikely I will get a vacation this year, as I will Q Best thing about your job? is no point to success unless you have someone to A I would have to say that the best thing about my share it with. be concentrating on The Celtic Knot. Perhaps next

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job is meeting new people.

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Q How messy is your desk/workspace? A It is messy while I work, but I always organize it when I am done (OK almost always).

Q What video game or phone app are you addicted to? A What is an app??? Q What’s your goal for your business over the next 12 months?

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LIFESTYLE

Getting back into work mode Chemicals found

THIEN HUYNH Sun Media News Services

Kids aren’t the only ones dreading the end of summer. This week marks the mass migration of bleary-eyed cottagers and vacationers as they wake up from hibernation and start heading back to work. Here are some ideas on how to make the return to the office a little more bearable, as you transition from napping on the patio to snoozing in your cubicle. Clearing office space: Desk Tidy Organizer Price: 16 Euros ($19.49) Where to buy: ledindon.com According to a 2012 survey in Forbes Magazine, 57 per cent of employees judge their co-workers by how clean or dirty their workspaces appear. About 42 per cent of the people surveyed said they view coworkers negatively due to a desk filled with workspace clutter. As such, one of the first things to do when returning from your summer vacation is to organize the top of your desk. If you want to have some fun while keeping your desk organized, the Desk Tidy is bound to get a few chuckles every time you reach for a pen or pad. Need some tape? A cute little figurine is holding it. Grab your pen between his gritted teeth and store paper clips in the mini toilet bowl he’s sitting on. And fittingly enough, the PostIt notes are stored where the toilet paper should be. Time for Work: TIMEX VINTAGE ORIGINALS — 1972 Price: $145 Where to buy: The Bay and timex.ca Time stood still while you were on vacation, but every minute counts when you’re trying not to be late on your first day back at work. You’ll have no excuse to lose track of time with the beautiful, retro-looking TIMEX Vintage Originals - 1972. This watch was made to grab attention in the boardroom (thanks to its flashy design) or the bedroom for that matter (thanks to its Indiglo nightlight). The

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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Toxic chemicals linked to asthma and birth defects have been discovered in children’s vinyl back-to-school supplies, a new report claims. Seventy-five per cent of children’s school supplies tested in a laboratory had elevated levels of toxic phthalates, including popular Disney, Spider-Man, and Dora branded school supplies, vinyl lunchboxes, backpacks, three-ring binders, raincoats, and rainboots, according to the report, Hidden Hazards: Toxic Chemicals Inside Children’s Vinyl Back-to-School Supplies. “We found elevated levels of toxic phthalates widespread in children’s school supplies. These chemicals, manufactured by Exxon Mobil, have no place in children’s school supplies.” Mike Schade from the Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) and the author of the report, said in a statement Sunday. “While phthalates are banned in children’s toys, similar safeguards don’t exist to keep them out of lunchboxes, backpacks and other children’s school supplies.” The report says that one product, the Amazing Spider-Man Lunchbox, contained an estimated 27,900 parts per million (ppm) of the phthalate DEHP.

Taking care of business — and sleeping overtime: Pillow Tie Price: $19.95 Where to buy: pillowtie.com While on vacation, you were probably used to taking afternoon naps in a comfy hammock. In the first few days back at work, you’ll often feel the need to rest a bit — not out of laziness, but because your body is still in transition (at least that’s what I told my boss). The problem is, your rock-hard desk is not nearly as comfortable as a hammock. Fortunately, there’s the Pillow Tie. Just access a valve in the back of the tie, inflate in one breath, and ... Zzzzzzz. The ties are made of microfiber/silk, and the inflatable piece is completely undetectable when worn and not inflated. So, even in the most formal and snoozeworthy affairs (weddings, meetings, funerals, etc.) people will never suspect you’re packing a personal pillow. Working 9 to 5 — and looking good doing it: EMU Fall Fashions Prices: Various prices Where to buy: emuaustralia.com Someone in the office might have just returned from vacationing in Australia, but you can upstage them by wearing the trendiest new fashions by EMU — a proudly Australian fashion brand that specializes in premium sheepskin and Merino wool products. EMU’s Dalma hazelnut knee-high boots ($219) conjure images of walking around in the park as autumn leaves start to fall. The Tullah Sweater Dress ($169) offers comfort and style at the office. While the Meerlieu Scarf ($89) will have people asking: “Where’d you get that unique scarf?!” And you can honestly tell them “Australia, mate” — leaving them to think you just came back from an awesome vacation (when in reality, you were just in Hamilton for the summer).

Friends key to happiness: study Photos: Sun Media News Services

Sheepskin and Merino wool fall fashions from Australian brand EMU will have you looking good as you head back to the office.

SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – A wide circle of friends is key to the well-being of middle-aged men and women, a new U.K. study says. Researchers studied more than 6,500 British residents born in 1958. At age 42, the participants did a psychological test to measure their wellbeing, and they shared their marital status, job and the age they finished school. When asked at age 45 how many friends they had, one in seven said they had no contact with relatives outside their immediate household and around one in 10 said they had no friends. Four out of 10 men and around one in three women said they had more than six friends they saw regularly. When analyzed at age 50, researchers found “significantly lower levels of psychological wellbeing” among men and women with few friends, compared to those with 10 or more contacts, the study said. The more schooling the participants completed, the more friends they had, the researchers said. Being in a relationship also boosted kinship. Relationships with relatives is also important, but only for men. Researchers found a lack of contact with relatives had no emotional impact for women. The study was published in the online Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

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Sold Listings: 26

Active Listings: 37

Sold Listings: 8

Active Listings: 7

Sold Listings: 5

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Average list price:

Average sale price:

Average list price:

Average sale price:

Low $388,000 / High $989,888

Low $391,500 / High $893,000 Avg. days on market: 40

Low $485,000 / High $5,250,000

Low $490,000 / High $770,000 Avg. days on market: 45

Low $419,000 / High $584,900

Low $338,000 / High $462,000 Avg. days on market: 46

$594,452

$520,405

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Low $334,900 / High $375,000

Low $279,500 / High $380,000 Avg. days on market: 13

$355,160

$415,400

STURGEON

Active Listings: 32

Sold Listings: 37

Active Listings: 6

Sold Listings: 12

Average list price:

Average sale price:

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Average sale price:

Low $329,900 / High $1,290,000

Low $310,000 / High $834,500 Avg. days on market: 50

Low $317,500 / High $374,900

Low $290,000 / High $370,000 Avg. days on market: 29

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$455,390

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$351,183

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*The above area market averages represent the trailing 3-month averages, except where otherwise indicated, of single-family homes only as of the Friday prior to publication week. Data is provided by CRAIG PILGRIM of RE/MAX Real Estate (St. Albert), member of the Real Estate Association of Edmonton. Data does not include condos, townhomes or apartments, and does not differentiate between styles of homes. All efforts are made to ensure data is accurate for information purposes, but please consult a licensed real estate agent for additional market information.

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

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aesthetics.” Overall, the Enjoy Centre has been in full operation for roughly a year now, and while Changes are afoot at a couple of the there are still a few finishing touches to put on businesses in the Enjoy Centre in St. Albert, but the building, Bill said things are running as officials there say customers should notice any smoothly as can be expected. differences in service. “It’s always a challenge when you open a Co-owner Bill Hole said Wednesday that business that big, and trying to get all the leases with Health Hub Holdings for the Water construction done on time,” he said. “There have Garden Spa and Wellness Retreat, Prairie Bistro been lots and lots of challenges, and we’ve had to and the Prairie Baker had been terminated due wrestle through lots of things. to non-payment. “When you make decisions But that doesn’t mean those and build a building this big, businesses will disappear — in you think, ‘Is the original fact, Bill and brother Jim have concept going to work?’ Some taken over operation of Prairie things you find work really, Bistro and the Prairie Baker. really well, and other things “I don’t think [customers] don’t work as well.” will see any difference, and Meanwhile, while Bill Hole hopefully when they come in, developers have held an Enjoy Centre co-owner it’ll be business as usual,” Bill open house on a commercial said. concept slated for the old The Holes also offered to keep all staff from Hole’s Greenhouses site on the corner of those businesses on. Bellerose Drive and Boudreau Road, Bill said “As far as I know, there isn’t anyone who isn’t there’s nothing new to report there. being rehired — other than a few people who “We’re still working on the sale there; we have decided to move on,” Bill said. haven’t got that completed yet,” he said. Meanwhile, another owner has been found Other businesses in the Enjoy Centre include for the Water Garden, and Bill said the changes Amaranth Whole Foods Market, Beautiful there might be a little more noticeable. Home and Gift, Le Belle Arti, Liquid Harvest, “We have a fellow who has taken over and Hillaby’s Tools for Cooks, the Floral Studio at is going to invest in that,” he said. “He’s got Hole’s and Sandyview Farms. a construction company, and he’s going to The complex also boasts a 1,300-square-metre do some work in there and change a little. event space with nine-metre-high glass ceilings The original concept focused more on the that can accommodate 500-600 guests.

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put out a statement calling the outcome “a loss for the American consumer.” The jury deliberated for less than three days before delivering the verdict on seven Apple patent claims and five Samsung patent claims — suggesting that the nine-person panel had little difficulty in concluding that Samsung had copied the iPhone and the iPad. Because the panel found “willful” infringement, Apple could seek triple damages.

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