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Allred won’t seek re-election Lead the

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

INDEX News . . . . . . . . . 3 Opinion . . . . . . . . 8 Entertainment . . . . . 12 Food . . . . . . . . 15 Health . . . . . . . 16 stalbertjobs.com . . . . 17 Business . . . . . . 18

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Former St. Albert city councillor Gareth Jones smiles as he accepts his Star of Alberta Award for volunteerism on Monday at the Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe in downtown Edmonton. See story, page 5.

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Whenever the next provincial election is called, Ken Allred’s name won’t be on the ballot. Allred told the St. Albert Leader on Tuesday morning that he will not seek re-election in the St. Albert riding when the writ is dropped, expected to be in the spring of 2012. “I’ve got lots of other things I’d like to do, and I’m not sure I want to stick around here for another four years,” he said with a laugh from his office at the Alberta Legislature. Allred had said in previous interviews that he was “50-50” on whether or not he would run again. Allred, 70, served a total of five terms on St. Albert city council between 1980 and 1998, and was first elected as the Progressive Conservative MLA for St. Albert in March 2008. Looking back on nearly four years in provincial office, he said he’s happy with the work he did for his constituents. “I’ve been a little outspoken on a few issues,” he said. “I have a little difficulty with the tightness of party politics and having to toe the party line. If there’s public issues that need to be talked about, I want to talk about them.” That said, though, recent changes in the PC party — including the selection of Alison Redford as its leader — were not a

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St. Albert MLA Ken Allred (left) stands next to Alberta Transportation Minister Ray Danyluk at the opening of the northwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive on Nov. 1. Allred has announced he won’t seek re-election.

“I wouldn’t mind doing factor in Allred’s decision. some writing and looking after “My decision was made before my investments a little more that,” he said. “I must say, I was carefully,” he said with a laugh. somewhat surprised with the end “I’ve got a pile of books; I’ve result, but I’ve been impressed become a book with the new collector, not a leader. Boy, book reader.” she’s a very He also convincing mentioned person. She’s taking more certainly time to golf, fish changing the Ken Allred and travel. direction of the St. Albert MLA There are party, there’s no already four question about people who have declared their that.” candidacy for the PC nomination Although he’ll have more free in St. Albert: time on his hands once his term • former Canadian Forces is done, Allred said he won’t have helicopter pilot Jeff Wedman; any problems finding something • local businessman Steve Khan; to do.

“I’ve become a book collector, not a book reader.”

• Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools trustee Jacquie Hansen; and • former Rendezvous 2011 committee member Kent La Rose. Allred said he’s glad to see so many “good, young candidates” stepping up to the plate to over the PC nomination. “I’ve always been very open — even going back a couple of years — to people that were interested,” he said. “I’ve encouraged them, whether I run or not. I feel strongly that it’s a democratic process, and let’s keep it that way. I get a little uptight about some of these organizations that are sort of a closed shop and want to favour the incumbent, get him back in. There’s got to be room for some openness.” Other candidates in place in the riding already include Tim Osborne (Alberta Party), James Burrows (Wildrose Party) and Nicole Bownes (NDP). No matter who takes the torch from Allred, though, he had one very specific piece of advice. “Get on the public accounts committee very early in your term,” he said. “It’s a real learning experience. I didn’t realize it, and I’ve only been on it six or eight months, but I’ve found it gives you a really good insight into government. That’s one thing I wish I’d had the opportunity to do earlier.” The PC nomination vote is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Ex-teacher Nuc takes Protestant Schools byelection GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

The board of trustees for St. Albert Protestant Schools has a new face on it. Former division teacher Merrin Nuc beat out two other hopefuls Monday in a

byelection for a seat on the board, taking 152 of the 258 votes cast. Coming in second was Kim Bugeaud, with 65 votes. Bringing up the rear was former trustee Judy Huisman, with 41 votes. Huisman had served on the board for two terms from 2000 to 2004 and from 2007 to

2010 before being ousted in the last election. The byelection was necessary after longtime trustee Morag Pansegrau resigned in September. The total turnout was down compared to the last Protestant byelection in June 2003, when 442 votes were cast.

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YouTube row going to court? CATHERINE GRIWKOWSKY Sun Media News Services

The controversy involving an inappropriate video shown to a class of seventh-graders in St. Albert is apparently headed for a courtroom. The teacher who landed in hot water and the school, W.D. Cuts Junior High, have retained lawyers, while a group of angry parents is weighing its legal options. In the meantime, the superintendent of St. Albert Protestant Schools is hoping the teacher has learned his lesson. Barry Wowk said the district’s decision was that the teacher who screened a YouTube video of a comedic workplace sexual harassment spoof in a Grade 7 language arts class made a mistake and acted inappropriately. “He used a resource that was inappropriate for the age and that he hadn’t previewed it fully and that was in error and thus there will be some disciplinary action,” he said. Through disciplinary action and through supports, Wowk said, the incident should not happen again, but there are no guarantees. Wowk said he cannot share what the disciplinary action was, but said the teacher will return to work in January following the Christmas break. He said he could not discuss details of how the incident happened. Parent Steve Claussen said the room was split in a meeting with parents and the school Monday night.

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Vincent Roy, a police officer in Bromont, Que., was killed on Dec. 1 when he was struck by a cube van during a routine stop.

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A screen capture from a YouTube sexual harassment video that has landed a local teacher in hot water.

Half thought everyone needs to move on, while the other half want the teacher removed, he said. Wowk said he could not discuss why the teacher moved from Paul Kane High School, but said it was mutual consent to move into another school. “He wasn’t even on regular contract,” Wowk said. Wowk said the teacher is completing his first year at W.D. Cuts Junior High. Earlier this year, the teacher’s coaching position with the NAIT Ooks was not renewed. Officials declined to comment at the time, citing respect for the teacher’s privacy.

New drunk driving law on the books

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The new year will bring stiffer penalties in Alberta for those who down drinks before they get behind the wheel. Bill 26 passed Tuesday night during late-night debates that capped a hectic two-week fall legislative sitting. The bill gives Alberta police the ability to suspend licences and impound vehicles for motorists caught with a blood-alcohol level of

.05, but less than .08. Transportation Minister Ray Danyluk said he was pleased with the discussion on the bill. “This bill is about ensuring that the people of Alberta feel safe on the highways, and those same Albertans understand what the changes are.” Much of the documentation supporting the bill came from British Columbia, where similar legislation was implemented in 2010. The province approved six new laws in all Tuesday night. Legislators appointed an independent child

advocate, and approved more powers for the Health Quality Council of Alberta. In addition to new legislation, the province updated portions of the Land Assembly Act, further detailing compensation for private land deemed necessary for future public projects. New regulations for calling a provincial election were also approved Tuesday, creating a threemonth window for an election in 2012. — with files from Tanara McLean

Former St. Albert cop killed in Que. traffic stop SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – A police officer killed on Thursday, Dec. 1, in the line of duty had just recently been stationed in St. Albert. Vincent Roy, 37, was killed when he was hit by a cube truck while conducting a traffic stop for speeding in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. The officer was killed instantly when he was struck while ticketing a motorist on Highway 139 near Bromont, Que., 85 kilometres east of Montreal, around 11:30 a.m. “When the officer was returning to his vehicle with the papers from the person who he had stopped, he was struck by a truck on the shoulder,” provincial police Sgt. Louis-Philippe Ruel said. “Unfortunately, the truck hit the cruiser first and then struck the officer. The truck crossed the line between the road and the shoulder.” Roy had served on the Bromont police force for a few months after spending several

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Jones’s star shines at ceremony Best known for his prominent role with the St. Albert Rugby Football Club, Jones has also been heavily involved with St. One local volunteer’s star shone bright Albert Victim Services, the 2009 Special this week. Olympics Provincial Summer Games On Monday, former St. Albert city and the upcoming 2012 Special Olympics councillor Gareth Jones was honoured at National Winter Games in St. Albert. the 2011 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards He was a founding board member of the ceremony, held at the Crowne Plaza St. Albert Housing Society, and took the Chateau Lacombe in lead on organizing downtown Edmonton. the Mayors’ Toast “It’s quite an fundraiser for the St. honour,” Jones said. Albert Food Bank in “When Pat Phelan 2010 and the Freedom from the [Community of the City celebrations Information and in the summer of 2011. Gareth Jones Volunteer Centre] “As a volunteer, you Award recipient approached me about can’t achieve anything being nominated, that without involving other was an honour in itself to me, that someone people. You can’t be an island unto your would think I was worth being nominated. own,” he said. “Whatever you’re involved in And to be selected out of the group — I as a volunteer takes a lot of people. The way know there are many people in Alberta I feel, it’s not just a recognition of what I’ve who are just as deserving.” achieved, but what I’ve been able to achieve He added that he got the letter from the being involved with so many incredible provincial government telling him he’d people in St. Albert.” won just days before leaving for Asia on a Five other Albertans were honoured at business trip, and the honour was on his the ceremony, including: mind the whole time. • Jamil Jivraj of Edmonton, who has “I didn’t sink in right away — to be worked to improve access to education in honest, it still hasn’t really sunk in,” he said. Uganda;

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

“I serve notice ... today that the journey is not over.”

• Stephen McPhee of Airdrie, who founded the Stephen’s Backpacks Foundation, giving supplies to kids in need; • Daryl Bonar of Edmonton, a Canadian Forces member whose Da Bomb Squad program has helped numerous kids at risk; • Lynda Jonson of Hinton, a tireless champion of seniors and seniors’ issues; and • Clem Kuelker of Didsbury, a founding member of the local historical society and chair of the Rosebud Health Foundation. “These are six individuals who, by their selfless generosity, compassion and hard work, have made an immeasurable impact on their communities and the people around them,” Alberta Cultural and Community Services Minister Heather Klimchuk told the audience Monday. “Six individuals who represent the spirit of volunteerism and the amazing efforts of all the everyday heroes right across this great province.” For Jones, though, the award does not mark an end to his volunteerism; in fact, as he pointed out to some friends in the audience, it may just spur him on to greater things. “It has been an interesting journey,” he said, “but I serve notice to you guys today that the journey is not yet over.”

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St. Albert’s Gareth Jones poses with his Stars of Alberta award Monday at the Crowne Plaza Chateau Lcombe.

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Tax hike down to 2.8% GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

St. Albert city council finished the lion’s share of their work on the 2012 civic budget on Thursday evening, but still have a few small matters to clean up before they can rubber-stamp the fiscal plan. Councillors met for more than five hours on Thursday, Dec. 1, to power through the rest of the postponed motions that had been put on the table as they scoured the pages and pages of information put before them in the past four weeks. By the time the dust had settled, the proposed property tax increase sat at 2.8 per cent, down 0.1 percentage points from the initial projected hike of 2.9 per cent. A recurring theme through the Dec. 1 meeting was trees, specifically the replacement of dying or nuisance trees throughout the city.

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Coun. Cam MacKay put forward passed unanimously. However, since the next Family Day Winter the first tree motion, an addition Arts Festival is only a couple of of $25,000 to the budget to replace months away, council also approved pear trees that are located on at funding for City staff to put it on least three crescents. He said they in 2012, although the amount was need to be replaced because, when reduced from $28,000 to $20,000. the fruit ripens and falls off the Funding was also trees, it can stain the Scan to read more directed to SOSA sidewalks and cause in the amount of a slipping hazard for $10,000 so they can pedestrians. And if put on a picnic in it’s not collected, it the Sturgeon River can start to rot. valley again this “It smells like year, continuing someone’s brewing the momentum hooch in their front from last year’s yard,” MacKay said. 150th anniversary Coun. Cathy picnic. Heron cast the only stalbertleader.com Rendezvous Council also vote opposing the decided to keep in a business motion, saying that she didn’t want case for “enhanced” Canada Day to see trees that were still healthy celebrations — even Heron, who cut down, and that the trees were put forward the motion to take the nearing the end of their 25-year case out, voted to keep it in. The lifespan anyway. enhanced celebrations include a Later on in the meeting, family street dance and a Battle of another motion regarding trees the Bands. from Mayor Nolan Crouse also Also under the microscope were passed, this one to add $50,000 proposed new staff positions with to “more aggressively address the City, two of which were axed neighbourhood tree issues of and two approved. replacement.” One of the positions removed Crouse said that a number from the budget was a social media of trees in the Deer Ridge and and web co-ordinator for the Heritage Lakes subdivisions, for City’s corporate communications example, are “very, very sad.” department. “Maybe it’s the water table. Heron said she felt it was Maybe we picked the wrong trees,” premature to add the position when he added. the City just added Facebook and A good number of motions also Twitter accounts in late 2011. dealt with different festivals and Also nixed was a business events around the city. Heron’s case for a Sturgeon River project first motion was to have City of St. manager position. Albert staff work with the newly The two approved new positions formed Spirit of St. Albert Society include a marketing specialist in the (SOSA) to transition the Family economic development division, as Day Winter Arts Festival and the well as a part-time front-of-house annual Canada Day celebrations co-ordinator for the Arden Theatre. into the society’s care, which

City goes live with stream

GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

The City of St. Albert made a big push into the digital age on Monday, when city council meetings were streamed over the Internet for the first time. Web streaming is a project that has been on the City’s radar for some time now, with a formal motion to undertake it being passed in February, and officials are thrilled to be able to open another line of communication with residents. “I’m hoping to reach out to another group, other individuals, that may not necessarily have been that engaged before,” said Mayor Nolan Crouse. “I’m looking forward to seeing what the feedback is. And hopefully we’ll get more input from the public — that’s what it’s all about.” “We’re very excited. I think it’s going to be great,” added Maya Pungur-Buick, director of corporate communications for the City. “I think people will be quite pleased with the service.” Though council meetings are shown on tape delay on Shaw Community TV, Crouse has long had his eye on web streaming, taking cues from other Alberta municipalities.

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“I’ve watched probably 30 or 40 meetings online in the last year from other councils that are doing it. Every Saturday morning, I’ll put on one and watch it first thing, to get a sense of the issues and learn from other council members across the province,” he said. “It’s always interesting to learn different procedures, what other municipalities are doing.” Aside from the live streams, the City will also maintain of archive of past council meetings for viewers to go back and watch. Pungur-Buick said that the City’s not sure yet how many people will take advantage of either option, but as long as it gets the word out and gets more people involved, it will be considered a success. “We don’t know how many people watch the TV broadcast; just through word of mouth, people say they watch council meetings at home,” she said. “So it’s hard to say if it will be the same people who will be watching it live versus new viewers.” Public Benefit Techonology LLC, based out of Danville, Calif., was awarded the contract to be the City’s web streaming solution provider in early November. Council also hopes to have their Standing Committee on Finance meetings streamed live beginning sometime in 2012. The live stream can be found at www.stalbert.ca/city-council-live.

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10th Fill-A-Bus rolls out GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

One of St. Albert’s longestrunning holiday traditions is set to roll out once again this weekend. The 10th annual Fill-A-Bus fundraising drive, organized by St. Albert Transit drivers, takes place on Saturday, with buses located at six local grocery stores and Canadian Tire to collect donations for the St. Albert Kinettes’ Christmas hamper campaign. Organizer Barb McNabb said it’s always a great feeling to see how St. Albert steps up to the plate to help those in need during the Christmas season. “All of us who are involved, whether its the drivers and their family members or the Kinettes and their family members ... are absolutely stunned at how wonderful the citizens of St. Albert are, and the businesses,” she said. The campaign got a kick start on Friday, Dec. 2, as a bus was parked on Perron Street during the St. Albert Chamber of

Commerce’s Snowflake Festival to collect donations there. It has also received a boost in recent years from the Toys for Tickets campaign run by St. Albert municipal enforcement officers. Mostly, Fill-A-Bus is looking for donations of non-perishable food items — like canned meat, fish or beans; powdered milk; or pasta — but they also collect monetary donations. They are also looking for new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages. There is also a specific need for toiletries and personal grooming items for both teenage boys and girls, like electric razors, lotions, shower gels, blow dryers and curling irons. “We know the spirit of giving is strong in St. Albert,” said Karen Mehok, chair of the Kinettes hamper campaign, in a press release. “We are extremely grateful for any donation, but our biggest needs are gifts for teenagers — specifically boys and girls aged 14 to 16.” In celebrating a decade of giving, McNabb said it’s hard to

believe sometimes just how much the campaign has grown. “We started off with just a couple of buses out, and over the years, we’ve grown to seven buses, and we’ve stay at seven for a couple of years,” she said. “That’s basically the stores that are behind us, the stores that are so willing to help us out.” But she is perhaps more in awe of the people who come out and are so willing to donate. “All these people are willing to change their life for a moment and do something so spectacular as to share the gift of Christmas with someone who may not otherwise have that joy,” McNabb said. The Fill-A-Bus campaign runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the following locations: • Save On Foods (#500, 140 St. Albert Tr. and 740 St. Albert Tr.); • Safeway (395 St. Albert Tr. and 2 Hebert Rd.); • Sobeys (392 St. Albert Tr.); • Superstore (101 St. Albert Tr.); and • Canadian Tire (40 Bellerose Dr.).

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W.D. Cuts Junior High Grade 9 Leadership students Ashley Paradis (left) and Connor Nichol pack stockings full of goodies Friday for the St. Albert Senior Citizens’ Club’s Seniors in Need program.

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OPINION

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Paralysis by analysis

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unicipal governments sometimes get a bad rap for hemming and hawing over what should be fairly simple decisions, asking for more studies and more public input, becoming the living embodiment of “paralysis by analysis.” Many times, that rap is undeserved. by Glenn Cook But Monday night was not one of those times for St. Albert city council. This week, councillors voted to postpone making a decision on a long-term solution for light industrial land in the city for four months. Instead of taking a stand, they chose to delay the decision until April 30 to gather more feedback from developers, landowners, the public and the St. Albert Economic Development Advisory Committee. It all sounds well and good. Problem is, it appears to be a path they’ve already walked. The report that council received on Monday on potential industrial lands is the same one they received a month ago. It’s the same one they already had to bite their tongues on while they gathered feedback from landowners, the public and SAEDAC. SAEDAC has pointed out there are major gaps in information that need to be filled in before a decision is made. But the way Monday’s motion was crafted, council could be looking at the exact same report in four months. Hopefully this is not the case, and more information on feasibility and competition comes forward in that time. The rest of the stakeholders targeted in the motion have already given their feedback on the report, be it in writing or directly to council on Monday afternoon. Developers aren’t going to be convinced the assumed absorption rates will change. Landowners certainly won’t be convinced to develop their land into industrial use when residential is more lucrative and is what they believe they were promised when it was annexed from Sturgeon County. As some councillors said Monday, the designation of new industrial land is indeed a momentous decision that must be made with proper information. But, at some point, the decision actually has to be made, one that is best for our city’s future.

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One year in the life of a city councillor

t has now been just over one year since the 2010 municipal election, so it is timely to reflect back on, “How was year one?” During the past several months, folks asked the same questions: Is being on council what you expected? Do you like it? Are you having fun and enjoying being involved? In answer to the first question: Yes, the role of a councillor is pretty well what I thought it would be. Each week, I must do a lot of research in preparation for meetings so I am well informed to ask the appropriate questions and speak to matters on the agendas. It is important as well to maintain a focus not only on one’s campaign platform but on council’s goals and priorities. Based on my business background and community

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PARKER City Councillor My City involvement as chair of the St. Albert Economic Development Advisory Committee, the Northern Alberta Business Incubator and the SEE St. Albert tourism committee, I felt comfortable with planning, budget, analytical, organizational and communication processes. Perhaps the two areas that surprised me most were becoming familiar with legislative protocols and the amount of time spent engaged with the public, whether it is with residents or the business community. It struck me a few months

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Game aims to get kids giving GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

It may be fitting that a program called Giving Elf is getting a boost during the festive season, but Nicole Pearson says it’s not all about Christmas. Pearson — who by day serves as the marketing and communications co-ordinator at Servus Credit Union Place in St. Albert — is the creative force behind Giving Elf, a website and video game that will aim to teach Canadian pre-teens about the importance of giving to charities in a fun way. The project is one of 90 semifinalists in the latest round of voting in the Aviva Community Fund, in which the insurance company is giving away $1 million to community projects across the country. “If you look into the description of what an elf is, they’re considered small, which is kids, obviously; mischievous, which I think kids are often being mischievous; but they say they have magical

millions of dollars being spent powers,” Pearson said. “So the there. So let’s take what’s already whole point is to teach kids that, being spent and try to channel that no, they may not have the magical powers that we think of superheroes and do good.” Giving Elf is still very much in its where they can fly and everything, early stages, though, and Pearson but they do have the power to said almost all of change the world the $100,000 she and make a is hoping to get difference.” from the Aviva The idea for Community Giving Elf came Fund will go out of Pearson’s to building the teaching Nicole Pearson software and the background and Giving Elf creator website. the realization “I just haven’t that, if these kinds of habits don’t start early, they had the funding to do it on my own,” she said. “That’s why I may never develop. entered the Aviva competition, “I started to look, to see what because it’s so expensive to build.” was out there for kids that age, and But the response on the Aviva noticed it was a lot of gaming, a lot of animated stuff,” she said. “It kind website has been very positive, Pearson added, and the competition of grew over time.” has pushed her to market herself The website will feature giving and her idea more aggressively than pages, which will give kids she’s used to. ideas about how that can start “It pushes you out of your fundraising campaigns for the charity of their choice, and a virtual comfort zone in some ways; it makes you reach out and tell giving piggy bank that will match everyone about your idea. A lot of physical ones they keep at home. times, you keep it to yourself until “It’s easy with online [games] — it’s developed,” she said. “It’s been they can be across Canada, but nice to have that backing and that you can still have an impact positive push behind it.” on them. It can grow quite Voting in the semifinals for the quickly,” Pearson said. Aviva Community Fund started “If you look at the on Monday and continues until online gaming Dec. 16. For more information, visit industry, www.avivacommunityfund.org. there’s

“They do have the power to change the world.”

Plumbers won’t forget roots with food drive GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

Always Plumbing and Heating is one firm that isn’t about to forget its roots, especially this Christmas season. Although they are now located in Edmonton’s west end, the company started in St. Albert with St. Albert people and many clients in the city. That’s why, when they hold their second annual food drive this Saturday at the Walmart on Stony Plain Road, a portion of the goods and money raised will go to the St. Albert Food Bank. “Most people just don’t know St. Albert has a food bank,” service manager Lindsey Tait said. The rest of the food collected will go to the Edmonton Food Bank. The idea was born last year when staff heard that local food banks were running well short of their fundraising goals. “We put our heads together and thought, ‘What can we do as a team, the service side of our company, to help?’” she said. This is the second year that Always Plumbing and Heating has held the food drive, and they have a great response last year, filling up an entire cube truck and matching it pound for pound. “It must have been –30 C;

we were frozen. But stood out beside the Walmart all day — our serivce team, our construction team even got involved — and we handed out candy canes and pamphlets for the Food Bank,” she said. “And we ended up raising more than 2,500 pounds of food, just over a ton.”

“We want to do two cube vans this year.” Lindsey Tait Always Plumbing & Heating But they hope to do even better this time around. “We want to do two cube vans this year,” Tait said. As well as the food drives, Always has also given discounts to clients who made donations — $10 off a service call or $50 off a hot water tank installation — during the past two holiday seasons. At this year’s Christmas party, there was also a 50-50 draw held, with all the proceeds going to the food drive. The company started in St. Albert, but had to move to west Edmonton when they outgrew their facilities here and couldn’t find a new building that was suitable. The food drive runs all day Saturday at the Walmart at 18547 Stony Plain Rd.

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AHS to review cancer tests MATT DYKSTRA Sun Media News Services

At least 15 Albertans who thought they didn’t have prostate cancer will find out differently this week. The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) announced Friday it is conducting a review of 159 prostate biopsy pathology tests done at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton between July and September that revealed “significant” errors in a single physician’s diagnoses. So far, 14 patients will discover their prostate cancer is worse than originally revealed and another 15 will discover they do have prostate cancer despite being given the all-clear by their doctor. “These errors have been caught quickly and were quickly acted upon,” said Health and Wellness Minister Fred Horne. “One hundred and twenty-six of the biopsies have already been reviewed and patients are being notified of the results as we speak.” The review will determine if the errors were caused by an oversight or by negligence. The errors were brought to light by

a urologist at the Royal Alex in early November who noticed discrepancies between what he noted during surgery and what was noted later on the pathologist’s report. Alberta Health Services promptly began a review of the 159 prostate biopsies this physician interpreted and discovered that 29 of them contained significant errors that will result in a change of diagnosis and possibly treatment of the patients.Affected patients are currently being contacted. AHS said that these patients will have their biopsies reviewed further by experts in the field of prostate cancer and, if necessary, be fast-tracked for any procedures they need. AHS president and CEO Dr. Chris Eagle apologized for the stress this has caused Albertans and said they have a pair of pathologists working “around the clock” to evaluate the remaining 33 prostate biopsies. He said it’s very unlikely anyone who was wrongly diagnosed is in lifethreatening condition but urologists are delaying treatment for affected patients until their biopsies have been re-read. Eagle described the senior physician as a “competent” doctor with proper College

of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta credentials and a history of practicing in the province. The physician in question was not suspended but he is no longer practicing with AHS. He was set to retire after his temporary position at the hospital concluded in November and “has moved on since this has come to light.” AHS refused to release the physician’s name as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta continues to work with the HQCA to conduct the review. “As a physician, you feel incredible guilt, you feel incredible pain, and it puts your career in jeopardy,” Eagle said. “I think it’s really important to recognize the system is not happy where this is, the families and patients are not happy and that practitioner is not happy with where things are either.” The remaining 33 prostate biopsy rereads will be completed by next week. An additional 1,568 additional non-prostate specimens that were interpreted by the physician are also slated to be reviewed as a precaution. If you are concerned about tests you may have had done, call the Royal Alexandra Hospital at 1-866-301-2668.

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AHS CEO Dr. Chris Eagle speaks at a news conference Friday, announcing a review of pathology tests.

MacKay’s utility rate motion gives council food for thought GLENN COOK St. Albert Leader

His motion may have been defeated, but Coun. Cam MacKay gave his fellow St. Albert city councillors plenty to think about. On Monday evening, MacKay brought forward to council a motion held over from recent budget deliberations to reduce the utility rate increase for 2012 from 9.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent. The motion was defeated 6-1, but not before MacKay made his case, arguing that the current model ends up costing more. “When you see a utility model that, for the last two years, has [had increases of] 9.5 per cent and 9.5 per cent, you know something’s

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not quite right and not quite in the residents’ coming to Campbell Park North, and they best interests,” he said. decided not to, and part of it was our utility Today, the City of St. Albert operates model,” he said. utilities on a noHe added that going debt policy, with all into debt to pay for utility maintenance and projects may not be such a improvements paid for bad thing. through fees the City “If you’re 100 per cent collects. debt averse in your own MacKay said life, you’d never own Cam MacKay that switching to a a home — most likely City councillor combination of debt and — and chances are you savings could make St. wouldn’t be able to buy a Albert much more attractive to industrial car, because you’d be constantly saving up.” operations that rely heavily on utilities. Others on council disagreed, though, “At one point in time, we had an ice saying that this was an interesting theory, but production company that was looking at they needed more concrete examples of how a

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new system would level things out. “The reason [utility rates have] gone up is not necessarily because of the way it’s set up, but because of costs we did not pay that we should have been paying for water services, for sewage services over the years. ... To catch up is very costly,” said Coun. Len Bracko. Coun. Cathy Heron added that she felt the payments the City makes on its debt are already “overwhelming.” “If you want to start compounding utility debt on top of that, that would be, in my opinion, astronomical,” she said. Heron also mentioned that a review of the current 100-year utility model is about to get underway, and she would not want to see any change in philosophy until that is complete.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Youth take their best shot

Héritage Museum, said this was the first year for the photo contest, which was spurred on by the city’s 150th Evan Brown is getting used to having anniversary celebrations. his work in the spotlight. “We had been looking toward the Brown is the winner of the 13- to past for quite some time, so we thought 15-year-old category it would be interesting in the Take Your to find out more about Best Shot photo the city now,” she competition, which said. was open to kids Winners in each from ages eight to 18 age category — eight throughout most of to 12, 13 to 15 and 16 2011. The best shots to 18 — took home Evan Brown have been compiled $200 gift cards from Photo contest winner and are now on McBain Camera in display at the Musée St. Albert Centre. Héritage Museum until Feb. 5. Second-place winners got $150 gift Having his work on the wall of a cards, and third-place winners got $100 museum for all to see is a neat feeling, gift cards. he said. The subjects of the photos spanned “It was really neat to stand the entire city, from the train trestle somewhere near it and hear the bridge over the Sturgeon River to the comments people said about it,” Brown downtown farmers’ market. said. “People said, ‘Oh wow, that’s neat,’ “They did an amazing job,” White and how the fireworks blew over with said. “And their descriptions as well the wind and how it turned out.” really add to it. They think outside the Joanne White, curator of the Musée box and they’ve got some really neat

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“It’s neat how we can get out and do that together.”

comments to make.” Brown’s winning photo shows the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks from the balcony of his grandparents’ condominium in downtown St. Albert. “We went up and watched the fireworks from up there, so I brought my tripod and my camera to take pictures from up there,” he said. “I took a whole bunch and I figured that was the best one that I took.” Brown received a new camera last December — around the same time as his grandfather also got a new camera. He said photography is something that has brought the two closer together. “It’s neat how we can get out and do that together,” he said. White said, while the contest was first hatched as part of St. Albert’s 150th anniversary celebrations, museum staff hope to carry it forward into the future. “We’ve talked about it among the [Arts and Heritage Foundation] and it’s something we’d like to pursue,” she said. “We might try a different theme or even a different location. But we’ll definitely try and repeat it.”

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Evan Brown’s New Year’s Eve fireworks photo earned him first place in the 13- to 15-year-old category in the Take Your Best Shot photo competition.

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

Black Keys hit road to support new CD

like girls,” joked Auerbach, of replicating the “Gold on the Ceiling” chorus of female voices. “They’ll have special underwear.” The Black Keys early next year are going Don’t rule out skit participation on SNL for back out on El Camino — Spanish for “the either Auerbach or Carney, because Carney is road.” That’s also the name of their new friends with SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis. album, out Tuesday. “He said they’d see what they could do,” The tour, announced Friday, will begin in Carney said. “I’m excited about Saturday Europe in January and February, the comes to Night Live. It’s a little scary. It shouldn’t be. North America, but with only two Canadian “I remember seeing Nirvana play Saturday dates — March 13 at Montreal’s Bell Centre, Night Live. I mean, it was a pivotal moment for and March 14 at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre. me. It was like January ’92 and I was in sixth The Akron, Ohio, blues-rock-soul duo already grade, and I mean that was right when I got have employed Montrealer into music, that fall ... I was Karl Lemieux, who does all like, ‘That’s what I want the striking stage visuals to do.’ And then you find for Montreal post-rock yourself on the same stage band Godspeed You Black and you’re like, ‘Oh, well. Emperor. Maybe there’s a 12-yearThe Black Keys thought old kid out there watching, Patrick Carney up with the title for their and this could be one of The Black Keys new album while in the those nights for (him).’” Great White North. It’s SNL cast member Andy the followup to their 2010 breakthrough disc, Samberg has been known to get such artists as Brothers, which won three Grammys and Justin Timberlake (“D—k In A Box,” “Mother topped many critics’ best-of-the-year lists. Lover”) into the act with digital shorts, but “We were actually in Canada on tour this Auerbach is a bit hesitant to join a skit. summer, in the bus on a long drive, and we “I don’t know,” he said. “I would hate to drove past an El Camino (an old Chevrolet make my sketch-comedy debut on the world’s coupe utility vehicle). And I forget if it was largest sketch-comedy television show. That (singer-guitarist) Dan (Auerbach) or I — would be slightly intimidating. But I love one of us suggested we name our record El that Andy Samberg is with (indie folk artist) Camino, and we both liked it,” said drummer Joanna Newsom. I find that to be so awesome. Patrick Carney in Toronto with Auerbach this When I think of Joanna Newsom I don’t week. think of “D—k In A Box.” I love that. It’s Meantime, the band’s publicity juggernaut beautiful.” launched Saturday night with a two-song As it happened, The Black Keys had a major appearance on Saturday Night Live. They career break in 2003 thanks to SNL: They performed El Camino’s first single, “Lonely were able to sneak into an SNL after-party, Boy,” as well as the Motown-inspired “Gold where Beck was hanging as the show’s musical on the Ceiling,” while host Steve Buscemi guest that night. (Boardwalk Empire) and the cast provides the “I hounded him and gave him and laughs. Auerbach said before the appearance gave him a promo of (our second album), that they’d have only two male backing Thickfreakness, which was coming out in musicians. two months — and he asked us out on tour,” “They’re going to be just sort of singing Carney said.

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“[Saturday Night Live is] a little scary. It shouldn’t be.”

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Eminem fans demand refunds

SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Promoters behind Eminem’s Australian shows have come under fire from gig-goers who insist their concert experience was ruined by poor sound quality. The rapper took to the stage at the Sydney Football Stadium for shows on Dec. 2 and 4 as part of his first tour Down Under in 10 years. However, fans at both gigs have taken aim at organizers over allegations

they were unable to hear the music because the sound quality was so poor. A raft of complaints has been posted on the Facebook.com page of promotion company Dainty Group, with many fans asking for a refund. One disgruntled Facebook user writes, “The Eminem (concert) I went to... last Thursday night was a disgrace. If I hadn’t waited 10 years for this concert, I would’ve walked out,” and another

adds, “Worst organization! Horrible! We bought 4 tickets and every one of us are disgraced! Refund. We paid to listen to artists perform! We can’t listen to them if you can’t provide the sound!” A response from Dainty Group reads, “We’re sorry you had a negative experience at the event — if you look at the tour page you’ll see that overwhelmingly there was some incredibly positive feedback!”

Lohan’s sis swears off drugs

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booze and illegal substances, and her 17-year-old sister, who recently signed a modelling contract, is adamant she won’t follow the same path. She tells New York Post gossip column Page Six, “I just say no (to drink and drugs). I’m lucky enough that I had my sister to learn from... I’ve seen people do it to her and I’ve learned to be like, ‘That’s stupid, no.’ That’s why Lindsay and me are so close, because we’re able to talk about those things together.”

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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – The price of dairy products will rise by 1.5 per cent on Feb. 1, the Canadian Dairy Commission announced Friday. “Our data show that the cost of producing milk in Canada has increased by 2.2 per cent over the last 12 months,” said Randy Williamson, chairman of the Canadian Dairy Commission, a Crown corporation. “In particular, the cost of feed increased by almost 10 per cent and the cost of fuel by over 20 per cent. This 1.5 per cent increase in support prices is about half of the current inflation rate for food.” But it’s a move that has upset officials at the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association. “If we want to grow the dairy market in this

country, we need more reasonable prices,” the association’s president and CEO Garth Whyte said in a release. The move to raise prices will affect products such as milk, butter, cheese and yogurt. “Those of us who are stuck bringing the cheese platter to a holiday party this year already know how pricey dairy products are,” said Justin Taylor, CRFA’s vice-president of labour and supply. “Thanks to the CDC’s decision, we will be paying even more next year.” The association said the 40-year-old supply management system makes decisions behind closed doors and it called for a “fair and transparent” dairy supply management system for “farmers, processors, restaurateurs and consumers.”

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

FOOD

Cupcakes take sisters from Canada to D.C. RITA DEMONTIS Sun Media News Services

The two sisters look so pretty in pink. One is fighting a cold, the other perhaps exhaustion, but the combined enthusiasm between sisters Katherine Kallinis and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, both wearing matching baby-soft pink pashmina scarves, is, quite simply, infectious. Famous for their hit TLC series DC Cupcakes, the girls are in town to talk sweet treats, the reality of starting up a cupcake company on the proverbial wing and prayer, and to talk about their latest project — their book, The Cupcake Diaries (HarperCollins). And to explain just how two Hamilton, Ont., girls ended up at the helm of one of the most successful U.S.-based confectionary companies in an industry already burgeoning with cupcake specialty shops, not to mention a TV series now going into its third season. One of the most recent episodes featured Katherine’s wedding, where Sophie’s shower “cake” in the shape of a massive, working teapot was an absolute work of wonder. “We both ended up going to the U.S. for university,” says Katherine, “and we both had different portfolios — politics and fashion.” University was in Georgetown, D.C., a place where the girls said they felt at home almost immediately, allowing them to keep their strong family ties back

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Hamilton, Ont. sisters Katherine Kallinis (left) and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne studied politics and fashion in Georgetown, D.C., but found success in the cupcake business. Why let a little thing like no grandmother trained us well — home. “We come from a very formal training get in the way of she was incredibly gifted.” close family, where we’ve always a dream? But that’s what the two celebrated our Greek roots,” says did. “When we told our parents, Sophie. they freaked!” says Katherine. Their love of baking came from Determined and armed with their grandmother, “Babee,” who their grandmother’s recipes, looked after the girls from a young the sisters looked around for a age while their parents worked. choice spot and set down roots. The sisters started baking Katherine Kallinis What started as a tumultuous alongside Babee when Katherine DC Cupcakes star beginning, with plenty of trial and was three and Sophie was four, error, ended up as Georgetown and learned how to create Cupkcakes, a shop that grew everything from traditional Greek It was the death of their beyond their wildest expectations. pastries to rich, decadent cakes for grandmother that galvanized The two sisters and their staff now the sisters to chuck their chosen family gatherings. bake well over 10,000 cupcakes careers and to “literally go out on “There was so much joy in daily and ship them throughout a limb — and open up a cupcake that kitchen,” says Katherine the U.S. (They’re still trying to shop to pay tribute to her.” reflectively. “And our

“There was so much joy in that kitchen.”

ship into Canada.) In the works is a second location in New York City — and one in Toronto after that. Georgetown Cupkcakes’ meteoric rise is the realization of a dream rooted in the special bond the sisters formed with each other from childhood. You can tell they’re best friends, even though “we’ll get emotional and yell on occasion,” says Katherine with a laugh. How the TV show came about was “almost as an afterthought — someone came in wanting to film us at work. We said sure, thinking it was something for an online feature.” The rest, as they say, is history. Their mother, Elaine — or “Mommy” as she is frequently, if not affectionately, referred to in the show — plays an integral role in the sisters’ success because “she’s our biggest cheerleader.” As proud as they are of their cupcakery, the girls are giddy over their latest endeavour, The Cupcake Diaries. The cover is bold in the girls’ signature pink and the book is a moving tribute to the memories they share of growing up Greek in their grandmother’s loving kitchen. They reveal secrets of their business success and include more than 30 delicious recipes including their bestselling red velvet cupcake. The Cupcake Diaries celebrates what it takes — luck, courage, family support and determination — to go from dreaming to doing. And it’s dedicated to “Babee, who inspired us to follow our dreams.”

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HEALTH

Yoga teacher finds balance CARY CASTAGNA Sun Media News Services

For Kathryn Budig, no day is complete without breaking a sweat. “Fitness is part of my everyday life,” the Los Angeles-based yoga goddess tells Sun Media. “I’m at my happiest when I’m active. Whether it’s a long hike with my dog or hitting the yoga mat, I like to break a sweat once a day.” But most days, that’s easier said than done. Budig, 29, is a travelling yoga teacher with a hectic schedule that, she says, makes it “nearly impossible” to stay on any kind of routine. “I’m constantly being hosted by gracious people who want to show me a good time, and that can take its toll,” she says. And her time is perennially at a premium. That’s a familiar refrain for most people. But the bendy Kansas City-born actor and model refuses to use it as an excuse — even on her busiest days. “If I’m slammed with work one day, I remind myself of how much better I’ll feel and perform if I take at least a half-hour

out of my day to do something active,” she says. “If you start treating your fitness time this way, you’ll realize your work becomes better and stronger — not to mention looking and feeling fantastic!” Budig, who released her Aim True Yoga DVD this past summer, does up to 90 minutes of Vinyasa flow yoga about four times a week. She complements that with Pilates-style workouts and The Bar Method, an exercise routine that blends interval training, isometrics and dance conditioning. “If my schedule permits, I take my dog on an hour walk or hike in Los Angeles, which is shockingly good for staying in shape,” she adds. “My yoga practice and walks are amazing for my physical body while clearing my mind and shaving down any stress.” The five-foot-two Budig, dubbed by at least one online source as “yoga’s first supermodel,” has only one fitness goal: maintenance. “I used to strive to conquer the next crazy pose or garner more strength,” she says, “but these days I just want to maintain my strength and use fitness as a way to balance out everything else in my life.”

The co-founder of “Poses for Paws,” a charity that raises money for animal shelters through yoga, admits she derives plenty of inspiration from her yoga students and her dog Ashi, a puggle (pugbeagle mix). “It’s so inspiring to see students grow and advance along with the glee on their face as they conquer something new. They inspire me to stay strong and fresh,” she says. “My dog keeps me in check as well — she needs daily exercise and it’s my duty to keep her (and myself) healthy, so we motivate each other.” Budig and her “sassy” pet share a joie de vivre. And a hearty appetite. But as she’s learned from yoga, it’s all about balance. “I absolutely love food and a great restaurant,” she admits. “That being said, my daily routine revolves around fresh and unprocessed foods. I juice or make smoothies everyday, cook homemade soups and try to stay creative in the kitchen for dinnertime using organic, local fare. “This is how I love to eat, but if I’m out to dinner with friends or someone offers me a gorgeous cookie, I feel no guilt — it’s part of the joy of life!”

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Yoga teacher Kathryn Budig says there’s never an excuse for not getting out and keeping fit.

Nothing fun about fungus, but laser treatments offer hope

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There’s a fungus among us and it’s not very pretty. Called onychomycosis, nail fungus is estimated to affect up to 10 per cent of the population worldwide. “It’s everywhere in our environment,” says Toronto podiatrist Dr. Andrew Klayman. “Exposure to the gym, unsterile pedicure instruments at nail salons, swimming pools and public showers can spread the fungus. And it’s contagious.” Klayman is one of a growing number of Canadian podiatrists who has found laser treatment to be effective against the stubborn infection. Athlete’s foot, another infection that plagues Canadians, can be easily treated with over-thecounter sprays and powders. But toenail fungus, if left alone, is much more persistent and can destroy the nail bed; in some people it can lead to serious secondary bacterial complications

such as cellulitis. Dr. Harvey Miltchin, director of Toronto’s Accent on Feet clinic (www.accentonfeet.com), says treating fungal nails has been one of the most frustrating challenges during his 30 years as a podiatrist. Fungus causes toenails to become discolored, thickened and separated from the nail bed. “Patients who suffer from fungal nails are often too embarrassed to wear open-toed shoes or show their feet,” Miltchin says. When Health Canada approved a laser for use on fungal nails, warts and scars earlier this year, Miltchin and Klayman embraced the idea of offering patients yet another treatment modality. Up until now, toenail fungus has been treated with prescription medications. Getting rid of it can take weeks, months, even years. Some of the oral antifungal medication prescribed can eliminate the infection and restore a nail to health

when taken for six to 12 weeks. But side effects may include rashes and a risk of liver damage, and weekly blood tests are sometimes required to monitor the effects. Topical drugs, though less effective than oral medication, can be effective if the infection is superficial. Though there are no significant side effects, the drug, which is in the form of an antifungal nail polish, has to be applied directly to the nails daily for up to a year. Every seven days, it has to be removed, then reapplied. Nail polish would be out of the

question. Surgery, though the most invasive of treatments, has also been a treatment option. When the severely infected nail is removed, a new nail eventually grows in its place — though it may take up to a year. Miltchin says treatment options before the laser have been limited “because they didn’t work very well and patients were concerned about side effects. I stopped prescribing oral medications years ago because the risks outweighed the benefits.” “This chronic condition has been very frustrating to treat in the past,” adds Klayman, who runs Klayman Foot Laser Clinics (www. klaymanfootlaserclinics. com). “The infection gets under and inside the nail. People have felt a certain helplessness. They try the topical, some try the oral, and neither work. I am seeing results with the laser, though.

It clears it up.” Called GenesisPlus, its laser light works by passing through the nail where it is absorbed by the pigment in the fungi. The ensuing heat kills or damages the fungal organism. About two or three treatments are usually needed for the procedure, which is painless, with no downtime and no side effects. But unlike the oral or topical drugs — which, though expensive, are covered by most provincial health plans — laser treatment is not. The cost, $200 to $300 for two to three treatments per foot, is pricey if it’s not partially covered by your private health plan. The Internet is filled with instant fixes for toenail fungus, but consulting a podiatrist or your family doctor will give you more success than a white vinegar soak (one of many suggestions), bleach, mouthwash, tea tree oil, even Vicks VapoRub. These home remedies are often tried, says Klayman, “but there is no scientific evidence to support them as cures.”

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Think it doesn’t make financial sense for your company to host its annual holiday celebration this year? According to a new survey, you’re not alone. But before you follow in the footsteps of Scrooge, remember that even a small celebration will go a long way to boosting morale. Even if your company can’t afford a lavish party, employees will appreciate some recognition of their contributions, hard work and loyalty, says Kristina Hidas, vice-president of HR Research and Development with Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). “Building a culture of celebration and recognition … gives employees a sense of membership,” she says. Kristina Hidas “Our survey found that Vice-president, HRPA it doesn’t matter if your celebration is at an expensive hotel with a live band or in the office — the thought and gesture are very important.” According to the HRPA survey, 39 per cent of respondents aren’t having a party this year. Of those who typically do have a celebration, 56 per cent said they’d understand if spending for this year’s office holiday party was being scaled back or cancelled altogether due to economic concerns. But not everyone is quite as understanding: • 19 per cent would be disappointed — a holiday party is a tradition and something everyone looks forward to yearround. Those under the age of 24 are more likely to be let down. • 4 per cent of respondents would be angry — perhaps the boss should take a pay cut instead. If tough economic times have kicked the stuffing out of your holiday plans, consider more affordable alternatives, such as a less expensive venue and entertainment. Instead of a sit-down dinner with a live band, consider a cocktail reception with a DJ, HRPA suggests.

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Decision delayed on long-term industrial the City from Sturgeon County in 2007. Staff estimated this option would provide enough industrial land for 12 years. Setting aside more land for light industrial But there was some skepticism in council development is one of the biggest decisions chambers that future absorption rates for facing St. Albert’s future, and city council is industrial land would be as high as staff taking a little more time to get it right. estimated they would be. On Monday afternoon, councillors got “Looking at the absorption rates over the their second look at a future study areas last few years in the city of St. Albert and report on potential industrial lands in the using the existing lands that are designated city, which was put off for almost a month for industrial, we believe that’s more than while feedback was solicited from concerned enough to actually develop industrial land stakeholders. for the next 25 to 30 years,” said Jordan But, rather than make a decision on Davis, representing UDI. a longer-term options, council voted to The City received a total of 13 responses postpone the matter until April 30 to gather to their call for input on the report, most of more feedback from land developers — which came from affected landowners and including the Urban Development Institute the land development industry. (UDI) — affected landowners and the St. Five speakers also came and spoke to Albert Economic Development Advisory council on the topic, most expressing Committee. varying levels of concern “We need to be very with the plan. clear moving foward in “When we were terms of the requirements annexed by the City, our for land in the city of expectations were that St. Albert,” Coun. Wes this property would be Brodhead said. “The used for residential, and Malcolm Parker decision is so important we still feel very strongly City councillor that I don’t know that a that it should,” said four-month delay will put Merelyn Henry, whose us behind the eight-ball in family owns some of the terms of making this momentous decision.” land earmarked by the City for industrial Although the motion to postpone passed use. “There are better choices for industrial unanimously, some members of council areas than this one. seemed ready to make a decision and move Genstar representative Jim Pennell added forward on Monday. that the recommended option could cost up “Now is the time for us to make the right to $10 million to service with utilities while decision and designate a section of land there are cheaper options available. within our boundaries for light industrial “The cost to bring on [that land] in development,” Coun. Malcolm Parker said, particular is excessive,” Pennell said. “I who also called this a “significant moment” honestly don’t know who will step up for the city. and front-end $10 million to get that land “Let’s identify enough product — which is started.” our land — so we convey to the development Councillors did a plan to use existing community that indeed we have something designated industrial lands in the city as a to sell and are in the game,” he added. short-term solution. Those lands are located The option recommended by City of St. in the southern ends of both the Riel and Albert administration included more than Campbell business park, total 96.62 hectares 280 hectares of land along the western edge and are estimated to last the City another of the city’s limits, in the area annexed by five years.

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BIZ BYTES • City businesses host botanic dress quartet The must have for this Christmas season is the botanic dress. Why would you wear chiffon or velvet when nature provides options such as cedar, pine and balsam? St. Albert is proud to be home to four of these botanical beauties. The dresses can be found at St. Albert Place (5 St. Anne St.); Wine Kitz (#100, 41 St. Thomas St.); Business & Visitor Centre (71 St. Albert Tr.); and Seasons Gift Shop (8665 McKenney Ave.) Visiting the dresses also provides a great shopping opportunity. These areas offer interesting shops that just might provide the perfect gift for someone on your list!

• Gym getting into giving spirit this Christmas Local fitness facility Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club is getting into the Christmas spirit. The club just announced a new program whereby a “Five visits for $25” gift certificate can be purchased, with all proceeds going to the St. Albert Food Bank.

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