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The microphones are being readied for a variety of upcoming music performances. And some performances without (see story on this page). The Rhythm Group and Seven Music Fest hit the St. Albert music scene.
BY THE NUMBERS
1957 That is the year that Elvis Presley released the song “White Christmas� as part of his Christmas Album. The perennial song had been on the Billboard charts every year from 1942 to 1962 sung by Bing Crosby. Irving Berlin, the song’s composer, called for the song to be banned as he found it to be a “profane parody of his cherished yuletide standard.�
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people inside. And, each year, Willits is reminded of how much this small gesture affects the people in his neighbourhood. “One year we stopped at a house with a lot of people, we started In 2005, Gary Willits had an idea for spreading a little more holiday signing, and everyone came out—we could see a few people crying,� cheer around his neighbourhood. He remembered one Christmas Willits recalls. “A few months later, a letter appeared in a newspaper when he was young, getting onto a fully decorated bus and driving from the family. They wrote how the family was new to Canada from around singing Christmas carols. He brought up the idea to his wife, the UK and they were really having a tough Christmas. The letter Holley, who agreed that it sounded like a lot of fun and got right to expressed how much that anonymous gesture meant to them.� work booking a bus and gathering friends and Willits says he always finds people’s reactions family to join them, driving around to sing for to the bus full of carollers interesting. Most show neighbours. their appreciation and many offer them money, Nine years later, the Willits’ annual tradition which they always refuse. is still going strong. Around 50 people show “We do this because we just want to say Merry up each year to fill the bus and drive around Christmas,� says Willits. “We want to remind northern St. Albert. But as the annual tradition them of the true meaning of Christmas and has evolved, so has who the bus targets with that spread that around.� extra bit of holiday cheer. The Willits family only get the bus for one “We started getting requests to stop off at night a year—this year it’s booked for December certain people’s houses—those having a bit of 20. Willits says he already has his route planned a tougher holiday,� says Willits. “All through out and he’ll stick to St. Albert’s northern Gary Willits word of mouth, we find out about people who neighbourhoods. In previous years, he says, are struggling, and we try to just brighten their the bus has been out in -25 degree weather. No Christmas Carol Bus Founder day a bit.� matter how cold the day, the Christmas carol bus Even though they map out the specific houses will be on the road. they need to stop by each year, says Willits, they also try to stop at a “We don’t rehearse, so I just hope it sounds good,� Willits jokes. few random houses each year. They look for houses that are decorated “We just hope people enjoy it and keep an eye out for that magic brightly for the holidays or even for houses where they see a lot of holiday bus.� St. Albert Leader
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What’s Happening in St. Albert New pedestrian signal to be installed
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The city will be installing a new pedestrian-activated signal crossing at the intersection of Giroux Road and Lacombe Drive/Dunfield Crescent to enhance pedestrian safety. “The safety of our residents is and always will be paramount,� says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “As our city continues to grow, it’s vital that we enhance our transportation network to make it more pedestrian-friendly and safe for all users.� In May 2014, the City reviewed the intersection, and results indicated no requirement for adjustments. In September, a second review was conducted after the City received a concern from the public. The second study indicated that pedestrian volumes had nearly doubled over those five months. Installation of the new signal is anticipated by May 2015.
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At their Dec. 1 meeting, city council approved a report that identifies St. Albert Trail as the preferred corridor should the LRT become viable in the future. This report is the first step in a lengthy planning study that allows the city time to for more detailed analysis. For more details, visit http://stalbert.ca/cityhall/have-your-say/lrt-consultation-planning-study
St. Albert residential snow clearing under way The City of St. Albert began clearing snow from residential roadways on Dec. 8, and are expected to finish on Dec. 14, weather permitting. Residents are advised to watch for snow-removal signs in their neighbourhoods and park their vehicles on their driveways or garages rather than on the streets. The general order of clearing is as follows, and is subject to change based on the severity of conditions: 1. Akinsdale 2. Pineview 3. Braeside 4. Deer Ridge 5. Inglewood 6. Erin Ridge/Erin Ridge North 7. Woodlands 8. Kingswood 9. Oakmont 10. Heritage Lakes 11. Grandin 12. Mission 13. Sturgeon Heights 14. Forest Lawn 15. Lacombe Park 16. North Ridge Photo: Metro Creative Services
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Surgery puts the breaks to Alberta’s New Year’s Day levee SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Alberta’s New Year’s Day levee has been cancelled this year as Lieutenant Governor Donald Ethell recovers from corrective surgery to his spinal cord to fix “years of wear and tear� from his time as a paratrooper. Ethell, who has a long career as a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as civilian service as a military advisor and volunteer with humanitarian causes, is currently recovering in hospital in Calgary alongside his wife, Linda. Due to physiotherapy requirements, Ethell will not be able to oversee the New Year’s Day levee at Government House in Edmonton. “Her Honour and I are disappointed that we have to miss welcoming everyone to Government House as the levee has become one of our favourite traditions of the office. We hope that everyone understands and we wish all of our fellow Albertans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,� he said in a
statement. Janet Resta, Ethell’s spokesperson, said Ethell was operated on in late November and is in “good spirits� but “a bit frustrated� to have to put the brakes on the party. “It was basically spinal surgery more in the neck area to correct a lifetime of wear and tear from jumping out of planes, rolling around in tanks and doing what soldiers do,� she said. “It just kind of caught up with him after awhile.� The New Year’s Day levee usually draws between 600 and over 1,000 people so Resta said it’s important to remind Albertans that this year’s event is cancelled but Ethell plans to resume the tradition in 2015. Ethell was born in Vancouver in 1937 and raised in Victoria, BC. Donald Ethell In 1955 he joined the Lieutenant Governor Canadian Army (Regular) as a rif leman in the Queen’s Own Rif les and then moved to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in 1970. He was commissioned as an officer in 1972.
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Q Favourite pets or animals? A I love all animals. I grew up on a farm and we always had pets. I
Q Favourite thing about St. Albert? A We moved here from PEI seven years ago and I truly appreciate
Q What video game or phone app are you addicted to? A Scrabble! It is my all time Favourite game. I do prefer to play
am however partial to cats. We have a Maine Coon that we adopted from the EHS seven years ago and we have an older Siamese that we adopted six months later from a family that was relocating for work. They bring our family lots of love and joy that’s for sure.
the same sense of home that I feel here. St. Albert is such a tightly knit community and there is a real togetherness here that can be witnessed everywhere you look, if you are looking!
with friends and family although they may not agree. I am a little competitive!
Q Vacation this year…. You’re heading to? A We are heading home to PEI to spend Christmas with our family
Q Great moment you had at work? A That’s a tough one to narrow down. A few weeks ago I met the
and friends. There is nothing like being home for the Holidays! We are counting down the days.
daughter of a long time client at a Christmas function. She expressed her gratitude to me for the all of the positive changes she has seen in her mother over the last several months. Those are the moments that make what I do so great!
Q The weekend in St. Albert , what are you doing? A This weekend I will be Christmas Shopping. I plan on hitting some of my Favourite shops in St. Albert and checking out some of the new businesses that have recently opened their doors.
Q What’s the one problem clients come to you most often with? A Our clients come to us for a number of different reasons but
Q You are singing out loud in your car, what are you singing? A That would depend on my mood. I love all types of music. If it
most often for help with weight loss. The funny thing about this is that what I often hear from clients as they progress along with the program is that the improved health and increased vitality are the real reward and weight loss is a bonus.
were up to my 14 year old son it would be nothing!
Q The best thing about your job? A There are so many great things about my job but I think the best thing would have to be that each day I get to help inspire and motivate my clients to work towards better health and happiness. There really is nothing better than that!
Q Favourite movie? A My Favourite movie is Love Actually. It’s a heartwarming film full of stories that celebrate love, triumph, friendship and the Christmas season. I watch it every year at this time.
Q What sets you apart in your business? A We are big on education. We teach our clients how to fuel their bodies with wholesome healthy food that will help them to maintain/regain good health for life. As our name implies we empower our clients with the tools and knowledge on how to eat for life.
Q Favourite hobbies? A I enjoy refinishing furniture, gardening and home décor just to name a few. I also love a challenge. There is a lot of fun in the planning process but seeing the final fruits of your labor is so rewarding.
Will it be easy? Nope.
Q What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? A I am surrounded by so many successful and inspirational people and business advice is plentiful. Recently though, I had the pleasure of listening to Carrie Doll speak at a Chamber event here in St. Albert. One of the things she spoke of that really stood out to me was the importance of face-to-face networking. People need to know who you are and it is important to have a face and personality associated with your business. Building relationships locally and within your community is crucial when it comes to building your business. Take risks and step outside your comfort zone. Introduce yourself and make connections. You never know where that next conversation might take you! She was fantastic.
Q What’s the best way you’ve found to keep a balance between work and family life?
A Growing up Sunday’s were always family day in our household. We have continued that tradition on with our family. Mealtime is an important time for us. We spend a lot of time preparing meals and cooking together. Some of our best conversations happen around the dining room table.
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Q What’s your goal for your business over the next 12 months? A When I started this business my main goal was to help others. As many of my clients, I struggled with weight and health issues throughout my life. I was very fortunate to have two key people who mentored me and inspired me to adopt a whole new outlook on food and nutrition. Now it is my turn to pay it forward. My goal for the next 12 months is to help as many people and I can on their path towards better health and a great life.
Q Any advice you can give St. Albert residents regarding your industry?
A Now more than ever we need to be more conscious of what we are eating and the effect it has on our health. The food industry is making us sick. The easiest way to ensure we are eating wholesome healthy food is to buy local. We are very fortunate that we live in a city that gives us so much accessibility to this food. Pastured meat, eggs, dairy and fresh produce are never far from reach via our local farmers, specialty stores and of course our famous farmers market.
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OPINION
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n the movie Grumpy Old Men, the character played by Jack Lemmon always ended up having his car snowed in by the city’s plows. His situation was exacerbated each snowfall by his lifelong neighbor, played by Walter Matthau, who managed to blast his way through the artificial buildup of snow with his four by four leaving poor Jack to shovel his way out. As our city’s trucks, graders and shovels make their way through the streets removing the not-so-pleasant piles of ice and snow we enjoyed the past couple of weeks, we are reminded by many of our citizens that it is never quite quick enough for them. It is somewhat amusing to see that it is often the same folks wanting the snow picked up immediately who are usually the ones complaining about the size of their taxes. We’re with you in that we want our roads cleared as quick as possible. Usually about an hour after the snow stops knowing that our anger for lack of snow clearing will double every time we get stuck. Look around the region and beyond and there is little doubt that we have it very good in comparison. While we’d like to see the tax-o-metre drop as well, we’re pretty certain we’re getting good value in the snow removal department. We can recall prairie cities who were barely fortunate to have their main roads graded more than once per winter. The roads would pack down to the point you almost needn’t steer your car. Get your car in the packed down, snow tracks, start driving and enjoy the ride. It was fine until you needed to get out of the tracks and then it was a major challenge to do so. If you want to see the speed of our snow removal increased, which would more than likely reduce costs, encourage your neighbours to get their vehicles off the roads at times like these. At least then, our crews don’t have to waste most of their time dodging in and out of all the Jacks and Walters of St. Albert.
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y husband Brad and I were married in St. Albert in August 1997. From that day forward we set a goal to move to this fine city within five years. We achieved this goal and became residents in 2002. We chose St. Albert because of its beauty and sense of community, and we knew that eventually it would be the perfect place to raise a family. Once we lived here, we knew we had made the right decision. This community has been wonderful to our family. We have been welcomed with open arms, and it has been easy to get involved in so many things. I was surprised how so many of my new friends were born and
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DALZELL-HEISE St. Albert Managing Editor My City raised here and continue to live and raise their families here. Even after more than a decade, I still feel like a ‘newbie’ in town! And the growth I have seen since I moved here has been phenomenal. As this community continues to grow, I know I want to grow and be actively involved in our city. To say I love this community would be an understatement. I have grown to appreciate all it has to offer and boast to many that there is no
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Events get ready for 2015 with City stimulus grant
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The aim was to stimulate. Mission accomplished. City council recently approved the funding of two ongoing festivals and one brand new music festival for St. Albert in 2015. Night of Artists, Eek! Comic and Pop Culture Fest, and Seven Music Festival will receive $23,397, $35,000 and $40,000, respectively. The Community Significant Event Stimulus Fund was created when the final $199,000 arrived to the City from the departed St. Albert Steel hockey club. Mayor Nolan Crouse suggested these funds be used to encourage new festivals and events in St. Albert. A committee was struck to establish guidelines for granting seed money to new events or add a new element to an existing event. Last year council approved funding to the first-ever Photo Supplied Stimulus Fund recipient, Eek! Fest, which Artis Chris Riley poses in front of her original art works at the 2014 Night of Artists event which took was successfully held at Servus Credit please at the Enjoy Centre. With the funding from the city’s stimulus grant, the event plans to add Union Place in May 2014. more entertainment to the weekend event. “The city’s grant allowed us to secure public. The funding will allow me to bring a major guest, Stephen Amell, the star of in more performers and guest artists from CWTV’s The Arrow,â€? said Rob LeLacheur, regions outside the province.â€? producer of the event. “It helped us jump Already working on a three-year leadahead a couple of years in putting on a in to the 150th anniversary of Canada in higher calibre show.â€? (Note: Rob owns the 2017, the potential is there for a week-long St. Albert Leader). Night of Artists event. For more info, go to Based on last year’s success, LeLacheur nightofartists.com. has doubled the size of the show for 2015. Seven Music Fest is the rookie of the The second year will feature a full Lego three. Barry convention, Zombie Bailey, owner shooting range and of Bailey Event Animation Film Management, festival. Eek! will be applied to the held at Servus Place fund to stage an on May 30-31 on outdoor music four f loor plates at festival (commonly St. Albert’s Servus known as Seven Place. For more Hills) at Mission info, go to theeek. Hill Park, July 4, com. 2015. Recognizing Night of Artists an opportunity exemplifies the to fill a gap in the f lexibility of the St. Albert festival fund to include scene, Bailey’s mature shows. First proposal is for staged in the St. a festival that Albert community appeals to young hall in 1997, it will adults, families be held March and music lovers 6-8, 2015, at The of all ages. Enjoy Centre. “I didn’t want to Recognizing the confine the festival untapped potential Phil Alain, to one specific of the show, the Night of the Artists Producer music genre,â€? grant provides Photos Supplied says Bailey. “This greater marketing Top: Seven Music Fest is a brand new festival format allows us opportunities to planned to take place Saturday, July 4th, 2015 to really stretch grow Night of on St. Albert’s iconic Seven Hills. and be diverse. A Artists to a much larger scale. Bottom: Stephen Amell (centre) star of the hit relaxed, family-friendly experience with “This is a huge boost for Night of show Arrow, poses with some young Eek fans great music is the goal.â€? Artists,â€? says producer, Phil Alain. “I have during his visit last May to the ďŹ rst Eek comic & For more information, visit www. produced it for 17 years without any major pop culture fest. Plans are underway to double sevenmusicfest.com. funding other than the support of the the size of the show in 2015.
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LYNDA MOFFAT X President and CEO, St. Albert Chamber of Commerce
60 years of success! Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lynda Moffat reflects on the past and looks to the future of St. Albert’s business booster. December 8, 1954, marked the start of the St. Albert and District Board of Trade.
How has the Chamber changeed inn the years?? As we grow in members, we grrow in ouur role in thee community. In the beginning, the board was more operational. Today we are a governance board with a greatt team of staff to handle the operations. Our leadership has crreatted an exceptioonal culture within the organization. We have grown upp a lot, as St. Albbert has grow wn.
How long have you been involved with the Chamber of Commerce?
How many Chhamber H b r meembbers are there? And how manny doo you predict in 20 yearss?
I have held my current position with the Chamber for 10 years. My involvement goes back more than 20 years,, when I started voolunteering wiith the Chamber in 1993. In 2000, I was elected Chamber presiddent. Following this appoinntmentt, I went on to servve on St. Albert City Council for onne term. And then I had to come backk to this wonderful organization.
Currently we have 920 mem mberss. In two years we shoulld have 10 000 members. If we continue to focus on bussiness attraction and continue to be relevannt inn 20 years, I couuld see the Chaambeer having 3000 memberrs! Funny, I rem membber sitting in a meeeting yearrs aggo when we predicted 350 members— —many thougght we were settingg an unrreaalisstic gooal.
“At least once a week, Do you have a favourite memory of your time at the Chamber? No. So many incredible things happen here, how could you ever pick one?! We have very creative and innovative people working in many different avenues of growth and community development. There are always exciting initiatives that keep us engaged.
Is there a moment you are particularly prroudd of? I am pretty proud to be sitting on the National Boaard of Chambers of Commerce this year. Although thiis is a personal pride, it has also taken the St. Albert naamee to a new level within this organization. I once had a chhair teach me to increase our capaccity to do more and betteer things. This was one of my best leessons, and it helpedd uss all to grow and continnue to do morre.
something exceptional happens here!” What do you see in the yearss ahead for the St. Allbert Chham mber? I see more invvolvement by our members in the addvocacy workk that we doo. Our members find great vaalue in this fuunction of the Chamber with our local and provinciial goveernm ments. Things have changed a lot wiith our civic government. Our city council and adminiistration seem to be more focused on business development and economic growth, which is applauded by the Chamber.
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Adopt-A-Teen: Poverty by the Numbers SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – There are over 100,000 people in our city living in poverty, almost 28,000 of whom are children. These are friends, relatives, neighbours, classmates, colleagues, people from our own community. For families struggling just to meet their basic needs, such as putting food on the table and a roof over their heads, added luxuries, such as presents under the Christmas tree can be out of reach. While Alberta’s strong economy continues to attract families looking to earn their way to a better and brighter future, to the tune of 40,000 newcomers to Edmonton every year, Wendy Batty, executive director of the Christmas Bureau, points out that, “when the economy is good, it’s not good for everybody.� Rising costs of housing and food are pushing many low-income families over the edge, with city statistics showing 59% of poor children live in a home where one or more persons are working full time. “That puts our low income family into a working poor family,� Batty said. And just because families aren’t currently impoverished doesn’t mean
they aren’t at risk, with a study in 2012 finding that 47% of Alberta’s workers are of poor children live living paycheck to paycheck in a home where one and would find or more persons are it difficult to working full time cope should their pay be delayed by even one week. families up to the age of Children from 12, since 1999 the Adopt-Asingle family Teen program has made sure homes are that teenagers between the ages especially at risk of 13 and 17 don’t get forgotten at of Alberta’s workers of growing up Christmas. in poverty, with are living paycheck “Teens are kids too,� said Batty. one in five single to paycheck Teens from low income family homes families are just like any falling below the others, they have wants, line. needs and ambitions. While the Christmas Unfortunately, teens Bureau has provided a who grow up in low festive Christmas meal income families all increase in demand for families in need for too often have to go expected at the 74 years, and 630 CHED without, putting their Santas Anonymous Christmas Bureau own desires behind the provides Christmas gifts immediate needs of their for children from needy
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There’s a really big show flying into to the Telus World of Science SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Life-sized animatronic feathered dinosaurs -- along with fossil and skeleton specimens -- are all part of Dinosaurs Unearthed, arriving in Edmonton May 15. “We’re excited to offer a science experience that shares the spectacular stories of feathered dinosaurs and fossil discoveries as this is part of Alberta’s story,” said Alan Nursall, president and CEO of the science centre. “Dinosaurs Unearthed immerses you through the use of lighting, sound, and life-like dinosaurs to blend science with hands-on engagement and family fun.” Dinosaurs Unearthed explores the discovery of feathered dinosaurs and their connection to modern day birds. Six feathered animatronic dinosaurs and one animatronic primitive bird offer a dynamic visual representation of prehistoric feathered creatures. But it’s the feathered Tyrannosaurus rex juvenile that may draw the most attention. Long considered a quintessential reptilian dinosaur in appearance, scientists now believe the predator may have been covered in downy protofeathers from the time of its hatching through adolescence. And the Gigantoraptor will also draw crowds; this creature in the exhibition
Photo: Courtesy of Dinosaurs Unearthed
Edmonton’s TELUS World of Science newest exhibit was announced on Dec 4th. Dinosaurs Unearthed, will open in Edmonton on Friday, May 15, 2015.
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Local youth take their best shots
GRANT CREE St. Albert Leader
Residents can explore St. Albert through the lens of local youth by viewing the fourth annual digital photo exhibition ‘Take Your Best Shot’. A reception and prize presentation was held on the evening of Dec. 4 at the Musée Héritage Museum in St. Albert Place. The theme this year was Shape Search, and participants were asked to submit a photo of something with an interesting shape. “We had almost 40 submissions and nine winners,” said Tori McNish, the museum Education Programmer who hosted the event. “Judging criteria included the chosen subject, creativity, image quality and what each person wrote about their image.” McNish handed out McBain Camera gift cards to winners of the top three photos in Grades 3 to 6, Grades 7 to 9 and Grades 10 to 12. “The jury was awesome in how they deliberated, there was never any real struggle between them,” said McNish. “And it also helps to have an uneven number of people on the jury. There were some clear standouts for them, so they picked them out to look at them together and then they talked about why they liked each one so much.” McNish noted they opened the competition this year to students in Grade 2 and under – they received two submissions in that category - and the event organizers are hoping for more next year. “We also had a People’s Choice so people could vote for their favorite in each category,” said McNish, adding they will announce those winners on Dec. 16. “Our new catalog for next year will be coming out soon, and next year’s theme is going to be about nature.” In the meantime, the Museum will display the current exhibits of budding photographers until Jan. 18, 2015.
Photos: GRANT CREE, St. Albert Leader
Clockwise: Taryna from Sainte Marguerite Junior High won 2nd place in the Gr. 7-9 category at the fourth annual youth digital photo exhibition ‘Take Your Best Shot on Dec. 4th. Kiera from Sir Alexander Mackenzie won 1st place in the Gr. 3-6 category. Maya from Lorne Akins Junior High won 1st place in the Gr. 7-9 category. Roy Toomey (left) with the Musée Héritage Museum in St. Albert Place shows visitors how to make sun prints by placing items of various shapes under a UV lamp. Sean from Bellerose Composite High won 1st place inte Gr. 10-12 category. The Museum will display the works of budding photographers until Jan. 18, 2015.
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Mayor’s Arts Awards Submission Deadline Extended CHRISTOPHER SCHIEMAN St. Albert Leader
The nomination cut-off date for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards has been extended to December 19, 2014. With awards being handed out at the Mayor’s Celebration of the Art Gala on March 20, 2015, Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Committee Chair Mark Moran hopes to see more nominations submitted. Moran explains that by the original cut-off date, on November 25, there weren’t very many nominations. “By mid-November, we only had about five or six nominations, and by the beginning of December, we had maybe 20,â€? says Moran. The nomination extension is for all eight different categories being recognized at the Mayor’s Celebration of the Art Gala: • Emerging Artist • Community Arts Group • Youth Artist • Arts Leadership • Excellence in Arts Teaching • Corporate Patrons of the Arts • Established Artist • Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
Moran points out that in the few first years that there were nominations for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards, the committee received around 12 to 18 nominations, but in recent years, those nomination numbers shot up to around 50 each year. Moran points out that it’s important to recognize the artistic achievements happening every year in St. Albert. “There is a huge grassroots movement happening all around for artists and we’re seeing especially a lot happening in St. Albert,� Moran says. “We want to make sure that we can recognize as many of these achievements each year as we can.� Award recipients receive a personalized award, curated specifically for each artist, and $1,000 from the City of St. Albert. Moran points out that this award can do a lot of local artists. “The award is nice because it’s a piece of recognition for the hard work that goes into art,� says Moran. “And it’s a bit of seed money for the next projects and helps these artists keep going.� Last year’s recipient for the Arts Leadership award was Carol Watamaniuk. She received the award for her extensive work in promoting St. Albert based artists including establishing one of the first
cultural departments in western Canada during her 12 years sitting on St. Albert City Council and for her work as the Executive Director with St. Albert’s Arts and Heritage Foundation. She explains that receiving the award has helped her keep working in what she’s passionate about. “Something I have learned about artists is that they don’t work for the awards, it’s something in their genetic code where they need to feed their soul,� says Watamaniuk. “So it’s wonderful to receive that validation that what these artists are doing for the city is important. We need to celebrate our arts heroes.� Guidelines and nomination forms for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards can be found on the City of St. Albert’s website at stalbert.ca and typing into the search bar “Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts.� All nominations can still be submitted by email, or post, or in person to St. Albert Place. With the nomination deadline being extended to December 19, 2014, Moran is hopeful to see more nominations submitted and see more local artists recognized for their hard work. “Great local artists are often blanketed by the super famous,� Moran says. “There are a lot of really talented and amazing artists right here in St. Albert and they need recognition.�
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Carol Watamaniuk was the recipient for the Arts Leadership award at last year’s awards. This year the Mayor’s Celebration of the Art Gala will take place on March 20, 2015. Deadline for submissions has been extended until December 19, 2014.
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Edmonton’s core artists to be showcased
SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – The heart of Edmonton’s inner-city is being worn on its proverbial sleeve, in the form of a two-week art exhibit on the main f loor of City Hall. The Art in the HeArt of the City exhibit showcases the work of 12 local artists, all of whom live in the Edmonton core, thanks to a partnership from Edmonton’s prominent not-for-profits. The Bissell Centre, The Works Society and Boyle Street Community Services have joined together to put on this art display with the help of a generous anonymous donor, using inner-city artists found through organizations like iHuman and the George Spady society. For Rylan Kafara, inner-city rec and wellness program coordinator at the Bissell Centre, the exhibit is about shedding light on underappreciated talent. “We want to show a different side of the inner city, and to see what kind of creativity is there that people might not know about,” he said. “Never mind if people are homeless or whatever the issues are, art is still a way they are able to express themselves in a really personal way. They may be staying in a shelter, but it doesn’t stop them from producing works of art.”
The therapeutic nature of artistic expression was a theme for many of the exhibited artists, like painter Rocky Hill, who has used his art to escape a sordid past. “It’s like I’m writing a book about my life’s story, the way I grew up, running,” he remembered. “I was stuck in the dark for a long time in my life, and it made me uncomfortable around crowds. One day I said ‘I’m gonna stop this cycle, I’m getting out.’ My artwork is a big part of my healing, you know. When I do this, I feel good.” “Whether performing arts or other visual arts, this building is the heart of our community in so many ways,” says Mayor Don Iveson during a keynote address he gave when the exhibit opened. “This is a reminder for us all that though we may sometimes judge people based on their appearance, each person has an incredible capacity for creativity, to make a contribution, and we shouldn’t judge people by their circumstances (but rather) by their potential.” The Art in the HeArt of the City exhibit will be at City Hall until Dec. 12. All pieces are available for purchase.
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One of the pieces, showcasing the work of 12 local artisits, that will be on display at the Art in the HeArt of the City exhibit at Edmonton’s City Hall until Dec. 12
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CP Rail runs ďŹ rst regular freight train through 14.5 km Mount MacDonald Tunnel, near Revelstoke, B.C., the longest rail tunnel in the Americas. Taylor Swift country & pop sensation is born in Pennsylvania. Swift is the ďŹ rst and only act to have three albums sell more than one million copies in a week.
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BUSINESS
Juiced for improved health? BARRY BAILEY St. Albert Leader
No, not that kind of juiced. St. Albert’s first and only organic, cold-pressed juicery has opened at Inglewood Town Centre. A rapidly growing trend in the quest for optimum health, “ juicing” is the process of creating fresh juice combinations from natural, organic ingredients. A Pilates and yoga instructor, meditation teacher, certified fitness trainer and a health and wellness coach, Splash Juicery owner, Taylor Wideman, has pursued a long personal journey between the physical and spiritual aspects of life. Juicing at home for 15 years, combined with extensive training and research, she’s learned firsthand what juicing can do. “I’ve come full circle,” says Wideman, “realizing that the whole mind-body has to be connected on every level. You can’t just eat well and exercise lots and then not take care of your emotional and spiritual side. It all has to be connected and looked after.” Juicing provides nutrients to cells in the body in 15 minutes, kind of like a “ juice IV”. And it’s good for what ails you, providing relief for many health challenges including bowel and digestive issues, skin disorders and panic/anxiety attacks by addressing the nutritionally deficient state many of us are in. By providing loads of vitamin A and C and anti-oxidants, juicing helps to either prevent colds and f lus or shorten their duration. WIth two pounds of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, every bottle of juice is made daily, on site, with a PR25 cold-press juicer. Pressing, rather than blending the ingredients, retains more of the nutritional value. The integrity
of the juice from cold-pressing is much greater and lasts longer in the bottle than “spun” juices. Centrifugal juicers “skin” the fruits or vegetables, pushing them through a screen and heating them up at the cellular level, which causes nutrition loss. In addition to juices and smoothies, Splash offers three-, five- and seven-day “cleanse programs”—a natural re-boot for the body’s systems, helping rid the body of toxin causing impurities that build up in cells, tissues and the colon. It’s like fasting, but you reap the benefit
of the juices and tea and even a salad, if needed. Each cleanse program includes a consultation with a cleanse specialist, ongoing coaching, juices, a bowel cleanser, digestive enzymes and probiotics. Different results occur, depending on the length of the cleanse, but cleanses have helped with anxiety, depression, skin conditions, weight maintenance, sleep, blood pressure, and other health concerns.
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“I really just want to put the fresh back in fast food, “says Wideman. “St. Albert’s a busy, up-and-coming community that wants fresh food… and the energy.” Stay tuned for news of Splash’s grand opening in the New Year. Splash Juicery is located at #60, 19 Bellerose Drive, on Facebook at Splash Juicery and twitter @ Splashjuicery. Call 780-458-7773 or email Tianna@splashjuicery.ca
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(Left) A team member from Splash Juicery pours one of their combinations of natural and organic beverages. (Right) Owner of St. Albert’s Splash Juicery, Taylor Wideman.
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Does your business need a change? BRITTANY KUSTRA
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City looks forward to new development
St. Albert Leader Staff
The City of St. Albert, together with Cape Construction, announced that Cape Construction has finalized a deal to purchase a parcel of land in the South Riel area, immediately south of the Enjoy Centre. The parcel of land is 13 acres and is bordered by LeClair Way and Riel Drive. “This is our first foray into St. Albert and we are excited to begin developing the site as soon as possible,” says Reisa Schwartzman, President and CEO of Cape Construction. Cape Construction is owned by the Schwartzman Family and is based in Richmond, British Columbia. The company has completed a variety of projects in the lower mainland of BC and throughout western Canada. These include retail, commercial, industrial
and residential developments. Their project in South Riel will be based on an urban village concept, with a mix of commercial and residential development. The residential component will feature medium to high density housing options. The City’s Economic Development department worked closely with Cape Construction over the past year to secure the company’s commitment to purchase and develop the site in St. Albert. “This announcement is the latest in a series of new developments taking place on the western edge of our city,” says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “We are pleased to welcome such an experienced developer and willing landowner to St. Albert, who will undertake another exciting project to keep the city growing and prospering into the future.”
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