St. Albert Leader - Nov. 29, 2012

Photo: GLENN COOK, St. Albert Leader

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A glass snowflake ornament sits on a Christmas tree at Hudson Madison in downtown St. Albert Tuesday afternoon. Hudson Madison will be just one of several businesses open Friday night for the annual Snowflake Festival downtown, which is one of the unofficial kickoffs to the holiday season in the city. See story, page 10.

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how much money Joanne and Duane Thompson of Lethbridge won after being the sole winners of the Lotto 6/49 draw on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

It was the third-largest jackpot in Lotto 6/49 history. They say retirement is the first order of business, followed by helping family, friends and charities.

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Breakfast usually doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get this emotional for Susan and Corey Grant.

The mother and son were the guests of honour at the St. Albert Housing Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HOMEStyle Breakfast on Tuesday morning at the St. Albert Inn and Suites, as it was announced that they were the first applicants accepted to move into the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Big Lake Pointe project in North Ridge later this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very excited,â&#x20AC;? Susan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel safe; I feel more secure in my space. ... I can hardly wait.â&#x20AC;?

After being sick for a year and having her savings account depleted, Susan finally received a liver transplant in February.

Since then, though, she has had her share of struggles, including several stays in the hospital.

On top of that, Susan was making just under $21,000 a year, but $1,345 a month was going to pay the rent, leaving just $333 per month for utilities, food, clothing and other essentials. She was relying on the St. Albert Food Bank for a hamper every month.

In Big Lake Pointe, however, Susan will only be paying $500 a month in rent, including utilities. She said it felt like a big weight had been lifted off her shoulders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has lifted my life,â&#x20AC;? she said.

But, excited as she is for herself, Susan is even more excited for Corey, who turned 9 this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feeling a little more secure, and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to run from the houseâ&#x20AC;? to the hospital, she said.

It was a full house at the St. Albert Inn and Suites Tuesday to hear Susanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story, and SAHS executive director Doris Vandersteen was thrilled with the turnout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The room was filled with energy and also filled with compassion,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The money raised through the breakfast will go toward the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HOMEconnection program, which aims to raise $1.5 million by the spring to purchase 12 more units at Big Lake Pointe and offer them at well below market rates to single-parent families, victims of domestic violence and

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The campaign â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which sat at 20 per cent of its goal going into Tuesday morning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; got a big boost thanks to more than $15,000 pledged by local individuals and businesses over the course of the breakfast.

Featured speaker Lynda Moffat, president and CEO of the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce, said that affordable housing is incredibly important to the growing local business community, as employees will need places to live, and recent changes like the introduction of secondary suites and density targets set by the Capital Region Board are steps in the right direction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together, we understand that the changes that have to be made are now in our hands to carry forward,â&#x20AC;? Moffat said.

Mayor Nolan Crouse was also on hand, noting that St. Albert will soon have 1,000 more rental units than it did even seven years ago, and that is helping to change the face of housing in the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must brand ourselves as a place for all to live, and not the brand some people have put on us as a place for only the elite,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The first Big Lake Pointe tenants are scheduled to move into their new homes just after Christmas, with the last moving in sometime in the spring. Applications are currently available online at www. biglakepointe.com.

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St. Albert city council wants to make sure the bark of a proposed new animal bylaw is not worse than its bite.

On Monday afternoon, councillors received a report from City of St. Albert staff members working on overhauling the bylaw, clarifying intentions and directions in motions that were made to guide the process back in September.

The biggest stumbling block, though, is to make sure the bylaw can be properly enforced, unlike the current draft.

“No question, enforcement is a big part of this,” said general manager of community and protective services Chris Jardine. “One of the biggest challenges we have right now is that the bylaw right now, as it sits, is virtually unenforceable because of the confusion caused within it.”

One of the biggest bones of contention back in September was a provision that would require all dogs to be on leashes except in identified areas. Monday’s report suggested that the City define dog-friendly parks — like Lacombe Park Lake and a proposed site north of Servus Credit Union Place — as off-leash areas, as well as other areas throughout the city, usually one park or open space per

to vehemently oppose any provision that subdivision. would see dogs forced to be on leashes the Coun. Malcolm Parker was concerned majority of the time. about the designation of off-leash areas in “I’ll never support this new animal bylaw,” neighbhourhoods, as he felt it defeated the purpose of the original motion he put forth in Heron said. “I think the current bylaw is sufficient. ... If we enforce the current September. bylaw, we would not be having these same “You’ve got an area now that might be problems.” deemed a park, a playground, and non-dog Another motion from September would owners will be using it. So now we get into see animals normally considered “livestock” the same situation we’re in now: People take prohibited in the city. their dogs there, if it’s been deemed an offStaff reported back Monday that there is leash area, and other people will go there to a provision in the City’s do whatever activities they land use bylaw that defines want” and there could be “livestock” and they hope conflicts, Parker said. to link the new animal Local resident Wayne bylaw to this definition, Wolinski called on council which includes “horses, to take things a step cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, further and fence off:_i`j AXi[`e\ llamas, ostriches, bison, leash areas, as he felt the :`kp f] Jk% 8cY\ik Lacombe Park Lake model chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons, foxes, is not working. mink, rabbits, skunks, and all other animals, “Is council obligated to do everything poultry, fowl, and birds whether of a domestic possible to ensure people are as safe as possible on our streets and trails, or is it more nature or wild, but does not include dogs, cats or other domesticated household pets important for dogs to roam free in our city?” asked Wolinski, who told council he has been ordinarily kept within the confines of a “accosted by aggressive off-leash dogs” on the dwelling house.” That last clause would permit rabbits, iguanas, guinea pigs, hamsters Red Willow Trail system three times since and other pets so long as they are kept inside.

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included a late payment fee for dog licenses, an extra fee for dogs deemed dangerous or aggressive through a history of bites, and a requirement for dog owners to carry with them a means of picking up waste while walking dogs.

A draft of the new animal bylaw is expected back before council by April, when councillors expect sparks to fly at a nonstatutory public hearing.

“The debate around the bylaw itself and the provisions therein ... I suspect will be lively at best,” Coun. Wes Brodhead said. “I’m looking forward to it, quite honestly, because I think this is something that hits a nerve in the community.”

Administration also recommended that, once a new animal bylaw is passed, there be a six- to 12-month waiting period before it is put into full effect, depending on the number and degree of changes made, to give residents a chance to adjust and the City a chance to conduct a public education campaign.

“If there’s a lot of changes and we have to do a lot of operational plans to put things in place or deal with signage and public education campaigns, we may want to delay that a little further so we can make sure we do that properly,” manager of policing services Aaron Giesbrecht said, noting the campaign should cost about $10,000.

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You have to spend money to make money — that’s what City of St. Albert economic development officials told city councillors Tuesday as they defended their budget requests.

Guy Boston, general manager of the City’s economic development department, and his staff were before council Tuesday evening to lay out their plans for 2013, including a request to hire three new full-time staff members — a sales coordinator, a small business specialist and an economic analyst — to help bring more industrial and commercial development to the city.

“We have more industrial land coming on stream in the next 60 months than has been brought on in the entire history of St. Albert. … There are many hundred thousands of square feet of potential development coming our way that will make this business case look pretty minor,” Boston said.

The three positions would cost a total of $329,600 for 2013.

When asked which one of the three would be the most important position to fill, Boston reluctantly answered that it would be the economic analyst.

“I think there’s a real opportunity for us to help investors see the benefit in coming to St. Albert,” he said.

He added that an economic analyst

could help companies who are feeling out the St. Albert market but might otherwise miss the boat due to incomplete information.

“People are making investment decisions around things that have not been accurately or adequately considered … This [information] is to St. Albert specifically and laser-sharp to any investor that we want to show the benefit of making an investment in St. Albert,” Boston said.

Some councillors wanted reassurance that St. Albert could compete with neighbouring jurisdictions for industrial development, and Boston said the city could definitely hold its own.

“A recent study that was done by our City assessor looked at that question, specifically around the price of land per acre, and we are competitive in the northwest corner of Edmonton,” he said.

Mayor Nolan Crouse noted, though, that one big piece of the economic development puzzle is having landowners who are willing to develop their land into commercial or industrial uses, and wondered aloud who among the economic development would take on that task.

Boston said that would ultimately fall to investment attraction manager Aaron Latimer.

“His role is to convince investors, and then those investors would in turn convince the landowners that’s there’s a successful investment and profit to be

made in St. Albert,” he said.

Also on Tuesday were presentations by the corporate and strategic services division of the City, including the human resources department, and the planning and engineering division.

Corporate and strategic services is proposing seven business cases out of the 38 included in the 2013 budget, totalling 3.44 full-time equivalents and $511,400. These business cases range from new business analyst and web coordinator positions to a long-term plan for information technology.

Planning and engineering has two business cases — an organizational review and a new Capital Region Board planner position — that add one fulltime equivalent and $125,700 to the 2013 budget.

General manager Curtis Cundy said the planner is necessary, as any CRB work needed so far has been done on a piecemeal basis.

“We feel the fragmented resources we’ve been able to provide have perhaps put us at a bit of a disadvantage, because there isn’t consistent representation,” Cundy said.

Budget deliberations continue today (Thursday) at 3 p.m. as council will hear from outside agencies on their budget requests for 2013, including the St. Albert Public Library, the Arts and Heritage Foundation, the St. Albert 50+ Club and the St. Albert Youth Community Centre.

St. Albert residents now know for sure just how much deeper they’ll have to dig for various user fees and charges in 2013.

On Monday afternoon, city council finalized changes to the City of St. Albert’s master rates bylaw, which amount to an increase of about three per cent across the board, or an additional $656,000 in revenue.

User fees and fines make up about 38 per cent of the City’s total revenue, and three per cent increase was arrived at through the consideration of many factors and much consultation between senior leadership team members.

User fees and fines also accounted for a three per cent increase in revenues in 2012 as well.

The biggest variance working in the City’s favour is in transit fares, which are expected to rise by $114,000, mostly due to increased usage. As well, Servus Credit Union Place is expected to bring in almost a quartermillion dollars more, due to both increased rates and usage.

However, those gains are expected to be offset by projected decreases in traffic fines ($95,000) and administrative charges for criminal record checks ($117,600). =FLE;<IJË ;8P Also on Monday, councillors approved a plan for a new local holiday.

Council voted unanimously to approve a policy declaring each Jan. 14, starting in 2013, as “Founders’ Day,” recognizing the day Father Albert Lacombe and Bishop Alexandre Taché founded the St. Albert mission in 1861, which would later evolve into the city of St. Albert.

The policy includes a proclamation that the mayor may read each year, recognizing the city’s Cree and Métis roots. It also says that “Council may also recognize and celebrate Founder’s Day by other means each year, at its discretion.”

GL9C@: ?<8I@E> Meanwhile, a public hearing that was scheduled for Monday will have to wait until the New Year.

The hearing was supposed to look into amendments to the City’s Municipal Development Plan and the Intermunicipal Development Plan between the City and Sturgeon County to accommodate future industrial lands among the 1,337 hectares that the City annexed from the county in 2007.

However, the amendments first had to be unanimously approved by a committee of chief administrative officers at the Capital Region Board, which did not happen.

“There was one opposing city manager who, their county didn’t object to the MDP, but did object to the IDP,” city manager Patrick Draper explained. “There was one other city manager that voted against, but he was confused as to the jurisdiction of the CRB over the question of the Intermunicipal Development Plan.”

The amendments must now go to the full Capital Region Board for approval. The public hearing has been adjourned until Jan. 21.

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The St. Albert Kinettes are getting the wheels rolling once again on their Christmas hamper campaign.

This year marks the 46th straight year the women’s service club has helped out underprivileged local families over the holiday season with food and toys, and co-chair Sharon Gregresh said the demand for hampers this year could be greater than ever before.

“It could be around 350,” Gregresh said. “That’s higher than last year; last year, I think we did 250 to 270. But we’re just getting indications from of the various organizations [we work with] that demand may be a little higher.”

This year’s other co-chair, Julie DeMott, said there are some specific items that the campaign is always in need of.

“Every year, for the past [few] years, we always run short on gifts for kid from ages 13 to 16 or 17,” DeMott said. “We’re bringing 10 black garbage bags for their

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five- or six-year-old brother, and they’re lucky if they get one.”

The Kinettes are also putting out the call for some specific non-perishable food items like oatmeal, peanut butter, pasta and hearty soups like Campbell’s Chunky.

“That could be the only thing that family is eating that day, so they’ll get more out of that than they will a [condensed] soup,” DeMott said.

The Kinettes officially kicked off the campaign Saturday at St. Albert Centre, collecting toys and food from Christmas shoppers filling the hallways.

But there was extra incentive this year — the mall is giving away a Dodge minivan this year to one lucky donor.

“It’s fabulous that St. Albert Centre has stepped up to the plate to make sure people fill the van with food and the red box with toys,” Gregresh said.

The campaign also has another new corporate sponsor to think in the form of Jim and Bill Hole and the Enjoy Centre, who are providing space for the Kinettes

to sort and pack hampers in midDecember.

“It’s huge,” she said. “The Enjoy Centre is giving us a home to sort hampers that is very front-ofmind, where people can come and look in the windows and see what we’re doing or drop things off.”

The Enjoy Centre also hosted the Kinettes’ first-ever Prince and the Pauper gala, which Gregresh said was a big success and helped raise both money and awareness for the campaign. They also allowed the Kinettes to operate the coat check room at the Make It! festival over the weekend.

Each year, the event that does the most to raise food, toys and cash for the hamper campaign is the Fill-A-Bus event, put on by St. Albert Transit drivers, with buses stationed at eight locations around the city for people to donate at.

“St. Albert always steps up to the plate,” Gregresh said.

This year’s Fill-A-Bus event goes on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 am. to 5 p.m. For a list of locations and more information, visit www. stalbertkinettes.ca

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ell bottoms, ’80s music, slap bracelets — what do they all have in common?

That’s right: comebacks.

Depending on how you were treated the first time around, a comeback can be a welcome experience, or perhaps not so welcome. But it’s safe to say that, for most of Yp >c\ee :ffb St. Albert’s high school population, the comeback of the “St. Albert Exposed” Twitter account is a most unwelcome development.

The account first popped up in the spring, late in the last academic year, promising “the dirt” on St. Albert teenagers. It pulled no punches, naming people by name and alleging acts that would get those named in trouble with their boyfriends or girlfriends and their parents, if not the law.

After laying low over the summer months, the account has come back with a vengeance this month, accompanied by a similarly themed sidekick, “St. Albert Dirty.”

Thankfully, the reaction from those targeted thus far has been exemplary, at least on the public space of Twitter, laughing it off.

But what is troubling is those who don’t say anything, the ones who suffer in silence because they feel they have no one to talk to about it — not parents, not teachers, not friends — without suffering more humiliation.

The re-emergence of such hurtful and nasty Twitter accounts, which seem to exist for the sole purpose of spreading gossip and rumour, is especially sad given how recently Canada and the world collectively mourned for Amanda Todd. The 15-year-old British Columbia girl committed suicide last month after being the victim of cyberbullying. Have we already forgotten this tragedy and the lessons we were supposed to have learned from it?

Whoever is behind these Twitter accounts needs to realize that actions have consequences and that words — whether spoken, written or tweeted — have the ability to cut deeper than they might ever think possible.

Something else that ought to make a comeback these days is compassion for our fellow human beings. It is present, but not in large enough doses. And it’s something that everyone would have no problem living through again.

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ne of the routine claims we hear from the Official Opposition is that, after 41 years of Tory rule, the province of Alberta is some grim, dark, place to live.

But as you and I know, this couldn’t be further from the truth. And I think it is shameful that, in a desperate ploy for political gain, that these individuals — meant to be staunch defenders of our homeland — would cast such dispersion on our great province, and persistently fail to acknowledge the many blessings bestowed upon us.

With all the alarmist rhetoric and misinformation being disseminated by our friends on the other side of the House, I felt compelled to dispel this unfounded myth.

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Indeed, after 41 years of Progressive Conservative government, Albertans continue to enjoy good government, low taxes and prosperity. Alberta is a place that continues to draw other Canadians and citizens from around the world — not just to make a living, but to build a life.

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that none of this success would be possible without our citizens.

Albertans from one corner of this province to the other continue to drive its agenda, pushing this government to be more entrepreneurial, to be more open and transparent, to continue to build safe communities, and to create a climate that empowers families and businesses to thrive.

Together, we have reached great heights because, for more than four decades, the PC Party has continued to share the values and vision of Albertans.

Governing this province is a great privilege, which carries with it real responsibility.

PCs are proud to have governed Alberta for 41 years. We are proud that we continue to earn the support of Albertans. And we are proud of the Alberta that we call home.

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A Most people close to me call me Rob or Robby. called this by my family since I was a little girl.

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Q Favourite pets or animals?

A We have two of the most affectionate Siberian Huskies. Odin and

Hope are from the same litter of puppies. We also have a fluffy little kitten named Rupert. They are my fur babies.

Q Vacation this year... you’re heading to?

A We are heading to New Orleans for Christmas to relax after the

holiday rush! We also are going to Puerto Vallarta in February for our wedding! We cannot wait to escape to a nice, hot climate.

Q The weekend in St. Albert, what are you doing?

A I tend to enjoy grabbing a coffee and shopping downtown St.

Albert. I love visiting all the shops and seeing what is new every week.

Q Favourite place to eat in St. Albert?

A That is a tough question, as I am quite the foodie! I enjoy

trying new and different foods. I don’t know that I could pick one particular place as I enjoy trying all the new ones!

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love eating while we are away (as you can see there is an on going theme of food for me).

Q What sets you apart in your business?

A We are a boutique type of shop and we really pride ourselves in

the quality and comfort of our products. I would have to say our customer service is our greatest strength. We pride ourselves on helping every customer that walks through the door to find the best sleepwear for them!

Q Favourite thing about St. Albert?

A The pride that people have in supporting the local shops in St.

Albert. It really makes us feel special that people want to support the local shops. I also love shopping locally!

Q Great moment you had at work?

A My greatest moments at work are when customers let us know

about great customer service by one of our staff! We have a great staff and it is nice to see that customers recognize this. I also love hearing about how happy people are with their products and that makes me feel great!

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Q How messy is your desk/workspace?

A I tend to be very neat. The odd day if I have got several

shipments it will be filled with paper, but I tend to enjoy a clean and organized workspace.

Q What video game or phone app are you addicted to?

A I would have to say I tend to spend way too much time on

Pinterest, I love looking at dream bedrooms and baking. I could spend hours at night scrolling through Pinterest.

Q You would describe your sense of style as ... ?

A I tend to love in trend things, but it has to be comfortable and

cozy. This is true for my wardrobe and our home.

Q What’s your goal for your business over the next 12 months?

A We are constantly gaining new customers at our St. Albert

location. My goal for the next year would be to grow our client base and keep earning new customers. I also would love to continue growing our company.

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St. Albert residents, regarding your industry?

hot at night. We specialize in a wide variety of wicking sleepwear that are specialized to help women with menopause, cancer & traveling. I love hearing the stories of how we “save” their lives and they are able to sleep again.

many hours sleeping, I believe it is good to have a good sleeping space and great sleepwear.

There is nothing more important than a great night’s sleep. We can definitely help with this!

Q Your singing out loud in your car, what are you singing? with?

A I tend to be a country girl, although I enjoy and listen to any type A I would say women struggling from night sweats and getting too A You spend so

of music. I am pretty sure the people in the cars next to me get quite the laugh as I bounce and sing driving down the street.

Q Best thing about your job?

A I love getting to meet new customers and hear about how much

they love their pajamas! I enjoy helping customers when they come in and figuring out the perfect pair for each person. I am a people person, so I love to talk and hear about their trips and families and such!

Q Favourite movie?

A I have tons of favourite movies, so this is a tough one. I tend to

like comedy or romance. One of my favourites is “P.S. I Love You”.

But I tend to LOVE a good laugh until my tummy hurts and I’m crying with laughter.

Q Favourite hobbies?

A My fiance and I love to cook.

We tend to be very adventurous when it comes to trying new recipes and new types of food. We also love to travel and tend to get away a few times a year to enjoy nice weather. We are excited to find new places to return to! We also

Q What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received?

A Listening to what your clients are telling you. The power of just

listening is so important in finding exactly what they want!

Q What’s the best way you’ve found to keep a balance between work and family life?

A I try not to work from home unless its necessary, I also try

my hardest to get to work early, but try to leave after the shop has closed. if I didn’t make myself leave, I could stay all night perfecting stuff! I always have tomorrow.

Q If we’re heading on a coffee run, you’re having ... ?

A London Fog or Caramel Brulee Latte is my absolute favourite during the holidays!

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Researchers at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology are hoping to get a little help with a new project involving the Sturgeon River watershed.

The team at NAIT has put out the call asking the public to fill out a questionnaire about how they have seen the river and its ecosystem change over the years.

Research team member Joël Gervais said that they hope to find out if the public’s perception of the river lines up with what they’ve found over a couple of years of research.

“With the information we gather, we are able to build a better picture of where people’s concerns are for the watershed, and we can see if those concerns line up with some of the ecological concerns we’ve determined,” he said. “And it’s going to help us guide where we focus our reclamation studies and efforts. If we see a lot of people are concerned about gravel pits, say, then we’re going to see what we can do to work with some of the big gravel companies.”

Gervais said the overall project is an ecological assessment of the watershed to find out just how much agriculture, industry and nearby urban sites have impacted it over the years.

“After three years of monitoring, we are starting to run some research projects to determine the best reclamation projects and best management practices for reclamation,” he said.

NAIT researchers first started studying the Sturgeon River in 2010, conducting a number of tests

on sedimentation causes and water quality.

While there are opportunities to work with private businesses to help improve the health of the river, Gervais said there are also opportunities to partner with municipal governments.

“We are right now co-operating fairly closely with Sturgeon County. Lac Ste. Anne County has expressed some interest in working with us, and we have a few sites that we’ve been playing around with with them,” he said. “When it comes to the City of St. Albert, we’ve worked closely with the City to run a bunch of research projects on their reclamation sites and naturalization plots.”

One of those sites is the Grey Nuns White Spruce Park, which covers six hectares east of Ray Gibbon Drive, near where the new subdivision of Riverside is slated to be built.

Earlier this year, the St. Albert city council received the State of the Sturgeon Watershed report, which gave the river an overall grade of fair.

That’s an assessment Gervais said he agrees with.

“There are some areas of the watershed that are in extremely amazing ecological health, and there are some areas that are in extremely poor ecological health. But when you average everything out, it’s fairly good,” he said. “Some people ask if it’s at the point of no return, and we say no, it’s definitely not there yet.

But we have to change some of our practices to make sure it doesn’t get to that point.”

The questionnaire can be found online at www. surveymonkey.com/s/sturgeonriverwatershed.

Responses must be received by Dec. 15.

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The festival started several years ago as a function of the old Downtown Business Association, which has since disbanded and now exists as a special committee of the Chamber. The festival now brings in three times more people than it did before the Chamber took over.

There have been a few changes along the way, Moffat said.

“The City was buying new ornaments for the downtown street poles, so we said, why don’t you buy them all the same, make them snowflakes, and we’ll use that as our theme,” she recalled, also noting that it used to be held on a Thursday about a week later in the year.

And there could be more changes coming in the future.

“The plan over the year is to have a multi-day festival,” Moffat said.

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downtown businesses staying open for Christmas shoppers.

There will also be horse and wagon rides going all over the downtown core, and some live reindeer for kids to check out.

The annual Fill-A-Bus campaign will also get a head start Friday, accepting donations of food, toys and cash for the St. Albert Kinettes Christmas hamper campaign. St. Albert Fire Services will have one of their trucks on display, and there will be a pickup shinny hockey game hosted by Servus Credit Union Place. The Art Gallery of St. Albert will be open for people to check out their latest exhibit and drop off entries for the St. Albert Leader colouring contest, and their satellite studio at 15 Perron St. will be open for a children’s art workshop entitled Beautiful Birch Trees.

Businesses also had the chance to get in on the snowflake spirit with the Chamber’s annual Perron District window

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The St. Albert Chamber of Commerce and many of its member businesses are gearing up for the annual holiday kickoff festival, which takes place across downtown St. Albert starting at 6:30 p.m.

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“It’s important not only to get people downtown, but as a kickoff to the whole holiday season,” said Chamber president and CEO Lynda Moffat. “All the little ones get to go see Santa, and they’re so excited.”

The evening is chock full of activities, but the main event is right at 6:30 p.m. when Santa Claus arrives to light up the giant Christmas tree just outside the St. Albert Community Hall on

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Also at the Community Hall will be a snowflake ice sculpture, cookie decorating and crafts.

Meanwhile, while Santa is busy at the community hall, his elves will be working away at St. Albert Place. There will be storytelling around the Christmas tree at 6:30 and 7 p.m., as well as crafts, Christmas movies and a fire dancer performing just outside the main doors at 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. Food vendors will also be on site, and the Musée Heritage Museum will be open for people to check out the entries in the Take Your Best Shot youth photo competition. There will also be free hot chocolate and sparkle tattoos, and Virgin Radio will be live on location.

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A St. Albert resident is hoping to start up a program that will be heaven-sent for local seniors.

BK Kang is getting the ball rolling on a Snow Angels program in the city, and is looking for able-bodied volunteers willing to clear snow from sidewalks outside the homes of local senior citizens, increasing safety and helping them avoid fines.

“I work as an interpreter and I deal with quite a few East Indian people, because they don’t speak [English],” Kang said. “And some of the older couples and seniors, they don’t know if there’s anything out there, and they had asked me about it.

I looked around and saw the City of Edmonton had something, and I thought we should start something similar.”

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Kang added that he also sent letters to three city high schools to see if any students would be willing to help out, but has not received a response from them thus far.

“Preferably we’d like to put a volunteer to work just in their own area, so they don’t spend time and money driving all over the place,” Kang said. “But the people I’ve had [respond] so far, they’re willing to pretty well go anywhere in St. Albert.”

Currently, Kang is matching up seniors with volunteers himself.

The City of St. Albert has looked at starting its own Snow Angels program in the past, but whether or not he partners with the City in the future, Kang feels this is a worthwhile cause.

“I didn’t want the City of St. Albert doing it, because we’re paying enough taxes as it is, but I wouldn’t mind if the City of St. Albert somehow sponsored it or made people aware of it or put it on their website,” he said, adding that St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse also suggested that he work with the local chapter of Seniors United Now to get the program going.

The City of Edmonton runs a Snow Angels awareness and recognition program each year, which, while not directly pairing shovelers with volunteers, points people in the right direction and recognizes outstanding volunteers with a monthly prize draw and a chance to win tickets to an Edmonton Oil Kings game.

If you need help clearing snow or are willing to volunteer a few hours for the cause, you can contact Kang by phone at 780-718-6672 or by email at bsk@ telus.net.

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The Salvation Army once again has their red kettles out in local shopping centres, and so far, donors are coming out with bells on.

St. Albert Kettle Campaign coordinator Bernice Pui said that donations have been generous so far and the organization is well on its way to meeting its goal of $285,000.

“It’s going extraordinarily well. We always have daily goals, and we’ve actually been exceeding each one of our daily goals,” she said, noting that the goal is higher than last year. “The campaign is looking really strong and we’re hoping to push through to the very end.”

The formula for success so far has been simple, Pui added.

“I think it’s up to all of our volunteers and to the residents of St. Albert.

Everyone has been so generous and really supportive of this campaign overall,” she said.

The money raised through kettles in St. Albert stays in the city and helps fund local programs, as well as one-time emergency funding to people who find themselves temporarily in need.

The other part of the equation, though, are the volunteers who man the kettles, ringing their bells to spread cheer and let people know where they are.

“We’re doing quite well, but we definitely still need more,” Pui said.

“We’re trying to fill in as many shifts as possible.”

Volunteer shifts are two hours in length, and Pui said people can sign up for as many or as few shifts as they like from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

This year, kettles are located at WalMart, Superstore, both Save-On Foods locations, St. Albert Centre, Sobeys and nbth Safeway locations.

If you’d like to volunteer, donate or get more information, call Pui at 780995-2769. You can also donate online at www.salvationarmy.ca/donate.

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The cause is a charitable one, but that won’t mean Steve Bell is changing anything up.

The Winnipeg-based Christian singersongwriter is heading west next week to play the St. Albert Mayor’s Prayer Benefit to raise money for the St. Albert Food Bank and Community Village on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gateway Alliance Church (13931 140 St. NW, Edmonton).

But he said that, like any of his other concerts, folks who come out to see it can expect a nice, laid-back evening.

“I come from a tradition of storytelling folk singer types, so it’s a pretty easy-going storytelling evening ... It’s great playing fun stories, good music, and we try to get off the stage before we wear out our welcome,” he said.

This isn’t the first time Bell has picked up his guitar in support of a good cause; over his career, he has supported charities like the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Compassion

Canada and the Siloam Mission in Winnipeg. ideas and new thoughts; otherwise, you become a cover band of yourself,” he said.

“Part of the artistic impulse is to resonate “But what I wasn’t with all sorts of things expecting was this new in your surrounding poetic influence. We’re culture,” he said. “So a lot always, as musicians, of my concerts, whether looking for new musical or not there’s a definite ideas, but this last album, humanitarian fundraising it was really the influence goal or whatever, all sort Jk\m\ 9\cc of an English poet that of bear the same kind of J`e^\i$jfe^ni`k\i took me places I wasn’t mark.” expecting.”

Bell is currently But giving up most of the control on the touring to support his latest songwriting side of things was not a big Christmas CD, Keening adjustment for Bell. for the Dawn. This isn’t a “I’m always most wanting to make good collection of traditional music, however that gets done,” he said. “I just carols, though; in fact, want to be part of the landscape. Any good Bell teamed up with English poet Malcolm artist usually knows this is all taking place in a wider community, a wider legacy and Guite to come up with the lyrics. tradition, and we’re part of something bigger than ourselves.”

“I’m 52, this is my Bell grew up in a musical family, and 17th album, and started learning the guitar when he was I’m always worried eight years old from his father, who was the about getting stale chaplain at the Drumheller prison. and coming to the end In the early ’80s, Bell was a mainstay on of your capacity. So the Winnipeg bar scene, but gave that up to you always bring become a full-time father. in young While the gigs weren’t happening, the musicians music was still flowing, and Bell noticed a to give distinct Christian flavour finding its way into you his music. new “The reality is, almost all my music comes out of a place of prayer and devotion, and at a certain point, it’s foolish to pretend that’s not what it is,” he said. “For me, it was reconciling in the midst of an industry that I have little appreciation for that this is indeed what I do.”

Soon, he was back playing gigs and heading into the recording studio to get these new songs into the hands of those who wanted them.

“It was a big surprise to me. I didn’t see it coming,” he said.

Aside from shows by himself or, like he’ll play in Edmonton, with guest guitarists such as Murray Pulver and Joey Landreth, Bell has also played with symphony orchestras across Canada, which is an experience he said is amazing.

“You never get used to that — well, maybe you do if you do hundreds, I suppose,” he said with a laugh. “But as a boy growing up and dreaming of doing music, it never occurs to you that someday you’ll be sitting in a concert hall in fornt of a symphony orchestra playing your music. I didn’t see that coming either.

That’s just grace and gift; it’s hard to describe how wonderful that is.”

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As the holiday season gets closer and closer, if you’re still looking for an infusion of Christmas spirit, then look no further than the Arden Theatre next weekend.

That’s where the St. Albert Singers Guild and the St. Albert Youth Musical Association are teaming up for a trio of holiday shows.

On Friday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., the St. Albert Singers Guild presents The Gift, the tale of a couple who, although the wife now lies in a hospital bed, can still share memories through a small, silly Christmas gift that reflects their true connection, their strong spirits and their shared history of life, love and children.

The Singers Guild is made up of adult singers of all ages under the musical direction of Criselda Mireau.

In between those performances, though, it’s the St. Albert Youth Musical Association’s turn to take the Arden stage on Saturday, Dec. 8, with their production of A New Nutcracker.

The association comprises four different choirs: the St. Albert Mini Singers (ages three and four); the St. Albert Little Singers (prekindergarten to Grade 2); the St. Albert Singers Children’s Choir (Grades 3 to 5); and the St. Albert Youth Singers (Grades 6 and up).

For ticket information for either production, contact Verla by email at manager@ stalbertsingers.org or by phone at 780-418-4184.

Tickets for The Gift are $15 each.

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Perron Street will be closed from Sir Winston Churchill Ave to St. Anne Street. St. Thomas Street will be closed from St. Anne Street to Perron Street for this event from 5:00 - 9:00 pm.

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City of St. Albert Perron District St. Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

HORSE AND WAGON SPONSORS

Bermont Realty (1983) Ltd. Concept Jewelry Design Inc. Prairie Sunset Funeral Home (2011) Ltd. St. Albert Gazette St. Albert Tree Corporation Sunshine Promotions

ICE SCULPTURE SPONSORS

Candy Bouquet of St. Albert Capital Concrete Cranky’s Bike Shop Ltd. Fortis Alberta Gemport Gaffney & McGreer Hon. Stephen Khan, MLA – St. Albert Lotus Soul Gym – St. Albert Mission Computers Inc. Modern Eyes Gallery and Gift Ltd. Revive Wholebody Health St. Albert Naturopathic Clinic St. Albert Tree Corporation

ELVES’ WORKSHOP SPONSOR Fortis Alberta

LIVE REINDEER SPONSOR

Sam Elias - Re/Max Real Estate

FLAME PERFORMER SPONSOR Drayden Insurance & Registries Ltd.

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COMMUNITY HALL - SANTA’S NORTH POLE Ch Christmas Tree Light Up @ 6:30 pm Visit Santa – 6:45-8:45 pm Snowflake Ice Sculpture Cookie Decorating – Servus Credit Union Christmas Craft and Santa’s Gift – Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club Colouring Contest Entry – St. Albert Leader

ST. ALBERT PLACE – ELVES WORKSHOP Presented by Fortis Alberta Reign of Fire Flame Performer showing @ 7:00, 7:45, and 8:30 pm Christmas Movie playing @ 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, and 8:45 pm – provided by Grandin Theatres Frosty Buttons Christmas Craft – provided by City of St. Albert Cultural Services Opening of Take Your Best Shot, a youth digital photo exhibition – 7:00 pm at the Musée Héritage Museum Storytelling around the Christmas Tree @ 6:30 and 7:00 pm – provided by the St. Albert Public Library Food Vendors: Fat Franks hot dogs and KGW Enterprises’ kettle corn popcorn Hot Chocolate – provided by St. Albert Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic Virgin Radio on location with lots of fun giveaways!

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Participating businesses in the Perron District will be open during the festival Fill-A-Bus – St. Albert Transit, visit the bus and bring a non-perishable food donation Hot Chocolate – provided by Salvation Army Art Exhibit: Under Cultivation – Art Gallery of St. Albert Hot Chocolate – provided by St. Albert Lion’s Breakfast Club Children’s Holiday Workshop: Beautiful Birch Trees – Satellite Studio, Art Gallery of St. Albert Pick Up Shinny Hockey Game – provided by Servus Place Live Reindeer Fire Truck Open House Hot Cider & Appetizers – Hon. Stephen Khan. MLA

ST. ANNE STREET

Christmas Craft and Hot Chocolate - Seriously Green Participating businesses along St. Anne Street will be open during the festival

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Pop! will go the art gallery this Saturday at a local café.

Arcadia Café and Bar, located at 24 Perron St., will serve up local paintings alongside its usual fare of coffee and sandwiches on Saturday as it holds its first-ever pop-up art gallery in support of the St. Albert Kinettes’ annual Christmas hamper campaign.

“I like the idea of pop-ups; they’re becoming quite big everywhere. We did a pop-up restaurant before, so this is kind of a new step,” said Arcadia owner Darren McGeown. “I have a good relationship with the Art Gallery of St Albert and a lot of the girls there. ... It’s just a new way of bringing art to people.”

From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., six local artists — including Sarah Kelly, Lexi Pendzich, Alex Descotes, Mary-Lou Drachenberg, Samantha Williams-Chapelsky and Kristin Anderson — will have their work on display in the café while donations of nonperishable food items are collected for the hamper campaign. Live entertainment will also be scattered throughout the day.

“They’ll have about two pieces each, and the art will all be for sale that day,” McGeown said.

Then, from 7 to 10 p.m., the café is hosting a reception with several of the artists and more live music. Tickets for the reception are $15 and again all proceeds will go to the Kinettes.

McGeown said he wanted to help out the Kinettes because it’s a good cause that he grew up supporting.

“A lot of local people get together and do a lot of good work for it,” he sad. “The more help they can get, the better.”

McGeown is no stranger to charitable causes. During November, he collected coats for the Bissell Centre in Edmonton, as well as donating $1 from every beer sold to Movember, which raised money for prostate cancer research and male mental health initiatives.

He’s also no stranger to the pop-up concept. In June, Arcadia hosted a pop-up restaurant, during which chefs from Zinc in downtown Edmonton served dinner to about 40 people, showcasing products from the Alberta Canola Producers Association.

“I’m trying to do something every month now,” McGeown said. “In January, I’m hoping to get a hold of the Stollery [Children’s Hospital]. I have connections with the Stollery from growing up, so I think I’m going to get a close relationship and do a lot more for the Stollery.”

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JLE D<;@8 E<NJ J<IM@:<J Æ Larry Hagman, who created one of American television’s most supreme villains in the conniving, amoral oilman J.R. Ewing of Dallas, died on Friday, the Dallas Morning News reported. He was 81.

Hagman died at a Dallas hospital of complications from his battle with cancer, the newspaper said, quoting a statement from his family. He had suffered from cancer and cirrhosis of the liver in the 1990s after decades of drinking.

Hagman’s mother was stage and movie star Mary Martin and he became a star himself in 1965 on I Dream of Jeannie, a popular television sitcom in which he played Major Anthony Nelson, an astronaut who discovers a beautiful genie in a bottle.

Dallas, which made its premiere on the CBS network in 1978, made Hagman a superstar. The show quickly became one of the network’s toprated programs, built an international following and inspired a spin-off, imitators and a revival in 2012.

Meanwhile, Executives behind the Dallas re-boot are scrambling to change the show’s storyline following Hagman’s death.

The veteran actor refused to let his illness affect his career and continued working while he was undergoing treatment.

TV bosses are currently shooting the second series of the relaunched Dallas, in which Hagman reprises his role as J.R. Ewing from the original TV soap, and he had filmed several episodes before he was taken ill.

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A representative for Channel 5, the U.K. broadcaster of Dallas, tells Sun Media News Services, “Dallas is midway in production on Season 2 and this sad news will be incorporated into the storyline... The team are dealing with the death before they consider the writing possibilities.”

Channel 5 bosses planned to honour Hagman’s memory by screening a documentary tribute in his honour, titled A Tribute to Larry Hagman: At home with JR, in the U.K. on Sunday.

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The Knocked Up director penned the script at the start of his career, before finding success in Hollywood and becoming one of the top kings of comedy.

The episode, in which Homer Simpson is hypnotised into thinking he is 10 years old, was submitted during the first season of the animated sitcom, which began broadcasting in December 1989.

Apatow tells Conan O’Brien on his Serious JibberJabber internet show, “I got a call from The Simpsons saying, ’We’re going to shoot that episode next year.’

Now I can retire. (The script was) the first thing I ever wrote.”

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“I found it difficult to try to make (the book) feel like the kind of life that people think I should have had as a rock star.

And even if I talk about having sex with groupies, it was never great and it was rare.”

Townshend, who was married to his now ex-wife from 1968 until 2009, producing three children, smiles remembering a recent interview.

“There was a German journalist the other day who said (does German accent), ‘I have read Rod Stewart’s book and he is very happy and he is rich, he has still got his hair, he is married to a beautiful blonde, he has had sex with many, many blondes and one or two of them beautiful German girls. And then I read your book and you are unhappy.

You are a manic depressive. Why?’ “This is a tough book to read,” admits Townshend. “It’s truthful. And it’s tough times, and what people want to read about is Rod Stewart and blondes and having fun.”

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As the year winds down, here are some music acts from around the globe — including Canada — whose varied sounds you may have overlooked in 2012: 9cXZbj 1 This L.A. band — I’m going to assume you pronounce their name as “BlackSand” — are being compared to the likes of Vampire Weekend, but I think the quartet is a little deeper sounding on their debut EP, The Race is On, particularly on their standout song, “What They Think.” It’s a little pre-British invasion pop mixed with 21st century sheen and a whole lotta soul and dance.

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Low $260,000 / High $549,900 Avg. days on market: 33

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$326,928

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$326,857

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Several businesses in the city, both small independents and big chain stores, held Black Friday sales on Friday, mimicking their counterparts in the United States who, on the day following American Thanksgiving, open early and offer deep discounts in hopes of landing â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the blackâ&#x20AC;? for the holiday season.

Most St. Albert business owners said they were spurred on to follow the Black Friday trend because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what their customers were asking for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had customers phoning us, asking if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having something for Black Friday,â&#x20AC;? said Lynn Carolei, owner of Sublime Swim and Sunwear, which tested the waters this year with an email blast to their customers advertising Black Friday specials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives us an opportunity to touch base and give our customers a little something special. â&#x20AC;Ś It seems to be the thing sweeping this way.â&#x20AC;?

As of late Friday morning, Carolei was pleased with the response she had seen so far, but thought it might pick up later in the day, once people were off work.

Meanwhile, Cerulean Boutique on St. Thomas Street aggressively marketed their Black Friday promotion for a couple of weeks beforehand, and owner Jill Bulmer said it was paying off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a retail opportunity to advertise before Christmas and be a little different,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We noticed that, once we jumped on board Black Friday, a lot of small businesses in town jumped on the bandwagon as well.â&#x20AC;?

The idea was planted in Bulmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind through both her suppliers and her daughter Kelsey, a marketing

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She added that the boutique was busy all week as

people came in to scout out deals and find out about Black Friday.

Meanwhile, Future Shop stores across Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the one in St. Albert â&#x20AC;&#x201D; held their sales over all weekend to make up for the fact that, unlike in the U.S., most Canadians didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the day off to take in the deals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see that opportunity to cater to our customers here in Canada, as well as give people another chance to shop if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the day off work like our neighbours down south do,â&#x20AC;? said Elliott Chun, director of communications for Future Shop.

The weekend sale culminated in Cyber Monday, when big deals were available online.

Future Shop has held Black Friday events since 2009, including VIP sales the night before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The general manager of our downtown Vancouver store said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about three or four times greater in foot traffic than an average Friday,â&#x20AC;? Chun said, adding that some stores had more than 50 people waiting for the doors to open at 8 a.m.

And while it is creeping up on their biggest event of the year, Chun doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Black Friday will surpass Boxing Day anytime soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By far, our number one sale is Boxing Day, Boxing Week, and I think Canadians pride ourselves on that occasion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we know thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Canada-only, Canadainvented occasion,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing customers come in on Black Friday to shop for others, whereas on Boxing Day, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to shop for yourself.â&#x20AC;?

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Online sales jumped 26 per cent on Black Friday to $1.04 billion from sales of $816 million on the corresponding day last year, according to comScore data.

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Childhood dream jobs do come true.

A recently released LinkedIn survey shows one out of three global professionals either have their childhood dream job or work in a career related to their dream job.

The Dreams Job Survey unearthed interesting occupations held by LinkedIn members including 15 astronauts, 700 filmmakers and 336 choreographers. In Canada alone, cool jobs uncovered during the survey include 17 acrobats, 15 ventriloquists, 13 recipe testers/developers, 10 mimes and one mattress tester.

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, with nearly 200 million members worldwide and more than six million Canadian members.

According to Danielle Restivo, corporate communications manager of LinkedIn Canada, the clear message is that “people have the power to turn their dreams into reality.”

Restivo says many professionals know what they want to be early on in life. For others, their interests and passions change over time — 43 per cent of respondents without their dream job cited, “as I got older, I became interested in a different career path.”

According to Restivo, “a dream job can be anything — ballerina, broker or basketball coach — as long as it gets you excited to go to work in the morning.”

Interestingly, salary was not the deciding factor for most professionals, she says, adding that “more than 70 per cent said that the most important characteristic of a dream job is ‘taking pleasure in your work,’ followed by ‘helping others’ at eight

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The St. Albert Investors Group Office is Growing Its Team of 29 Financial Advisors

Register for our Tuesday, December 4th Career Information Evening or Submit your Resumé Today Career Information Evening 7 o’clock pm, December 4th, 2012 Suite 100, 7 St. Anne St., St. Albert To Register email: robert.maurier@investorsgroup.com or call Rob 780-459-3343 ext 230 or visit InvestorsGroupStAlbert.com This is a full-time opportunity to establish a varaible-income and self employed business in association with Investors Group.

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ASSISTANT CLUB MANAGER:

Primary responsibility in this role is to assist the Club Manager in the operation and management of Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club according to the company’s Visions, Principles and Values. This position requires an experienced, highly professional and efficient individual who has the ability to meet the platinum service expectations of Club Members and the fiscal expectations of the Business Principal.

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Sturgeon School Division is currently seeking a part-time private practice Physical Therapist to provide consultation services for students with physical disabilities in all Division schools.

The Sturgeon School Division’s Central Office is located in Morinville just 15 minutes north of the City of Edmonton.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following: · Minimum 4 year degree (preferably in Hotel/Restaurant/Club) or Business Management · 5 + years recent professional experience at management level, with strong focus in private club/client management responsibilities. · Certified CPR/First Aid Training Certificate · Emergency Response Training · Several years’ experience in front office management of private/public hospitality industry with exclusive membership is very desirable. · Ability to lead in a positive and collaborative manner · Clear understanding of strategic planning and fiscal budget responsibilities. · Believe, promote and lead by example the clubs mission and vision in the focus for a healthy lifestyle.

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Positions – (1) - Permanent – Full Time Start Date: Negotiable Location: Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club #205A Carnegie Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 5A9 Full Position Description available at: www.sva-club.com

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The school division covers a small geographical region immediately north of the Edmonton/St. Albert/Sherwood Park area.

The consultation services will be required one day a week on average and the need for consultation may be higher earlier in the school year and less so later in the year as needs are addressed.

The private practice Physical Therapist we are searching for will have a background in pediatrics. A Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy and current registration in ACPT is required. Therapists must have their own transportation as travel is required to division schools and Central Office. Mileage will be paid from the Division border to the schools within the Division.

All interested applicants meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit their resumes, references, and credentials with a cover letter stating available start date and salary expectation to kumbach@canadaici.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in working for SVAC, however only those applicants selected will be contacted regarding their application for this position. No telephone calls please, email applications only.

Great shifts for Stay at Home Moms, Semi Retired and Retired.Part Time and Full Time available. Located in North West Edmonton.

Submit resume to: sblocksidge@sourceaa.com

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Bank Repossessed Vehicles and Off Lease Vehicles to be Sold to the Public

Edmonton dealership disposing of 97 Bank Repos, Lease Returns and Other Used Vehicles For Only $77 Then Start Making Payments* Edmonton, AB - Bank repossessed cars and trucks are among the most hunted for bargains in the automotive industry.

Every pre-owned unit and repossession is available for just a $77 acquisition fee* then start making payments.

Extra finance and sales staff have been acquired to provide prompt, quality service along with the best finance terms possible. Keith Guilbault said, “We’ll have more than $5 million in financing available to the public for this event, so chances are we can arrange financing for just about anyone employed, regardless of past credit problems.”

Unfortunately for the public, they “It’s that simple,” said Guilbault are also the hardest to come by. “To make these bargains easier, all payments will be clearly marked on Banks often dispose of repossessed each vehicle. Simply pick a vehicle vehicles to car dealers at rock-bottom that suits your needs. This is an prices which allow dealers to re-sell opportunity you don’t want to miss them for retail value. But bargain- on a pre-owned vehicle. It’s fast and Trade-ins will be accepted and customers are encouraged to hunters can take note: This week, ST. it’s easy. bring their registration and buy ALBERT DODGE will change that. out figures to expedite delivery.

This Monday, November 26th through Monday, December 3rd ST. ALBERT DODGE will offer 97 banks repossessed, lease returns and other used vehicles for up to $1000’s below normal pricing.

“These vehicles have been acquired at tremendous savings from the bank (repos), Auctions and other sources,” Keith Guilbault, General Manager ST. ALBERT DODGE said. “We have been asked to clear this inventory out immediately Regardless of the loss profit and if that means selling these vehicles for hundreds below normal value, then that’s what we’ll do.”

“This is the opportunity Edmonton area bargain seekers have been waiting for: Customers won’t see savings like this again all year.”

Keith Guilbault, St. Albert Dodge Nearly every type of vehicle and price will be available, from basic transportation to many types of 4x4’s. Many still carry warranty.

“With an inventory at an all-time high, chances are we have what your really looking for and ready to drive home,” Mr. Guilbault added.

“The opportunity Edmonton area bargain-seekers have waited for happens this past Monday through this coming Monday at ST. ALBERT DODGE in St. Albert. Every vehicle is just $77 then start making payments.

Bargain seekers may never save like this again.” said Mr. Guilbault.

Sale runs Monday, November 26th to Monday, December 3rd.

ST. ALBERT DODGE will send many of these vehicles to auction.

Please direct any questions to ST. ALBERT DODGE, #184 - St. Albert Trail, St. Albert. Phone Toll Free 1-866-981-4068 or 780-458-8660.

*LIMIT 2 VEHICLES PER HOUSEHOLD PLEASE. With approved credit. $77 plus tax & fees. Subject to credit approval. See Dealer for details.

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