St. Albert Leader Feb 12, 2015

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 • Vol. 4, Issue 18

FIRE AND ICE! Takes over Family Day page 3

Mayor Crouse chats with the Leader page 10

Could you be St. Albert’s next Dragon? page 27 Photo: DAVID PUFF, Puff Studios

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COVER Join Marrisa Puff from Fable Entertainment at the Family Day festivities at Lacombe Lake Park on Monday, February 16, 2015

BY THE NUMBERS

1990 The Family Day holiday was first celebrated in 1990. Alberta was the only province in Canada to have a statutory holiday in February until Saskatchewan began observing it in 2007.

The holiday was proclaimed by Lieutenant Governor Helen Hunley, on the advice of her Alberta premier, Don Getty. Premier Getty said it was important for all Albertans to take time for their families, and that this holiday would emphasize the importance of family values.

Source: Wikipedia.

A Fire and Ice Family Day

BARRY BAILEY St. Albert Leader

Take lots of snow and ice (check!), lots of families (check!), and fire provided

by Fable Entertainment (check!) and you have St. Albert’s second-annual Fire and Ice Festival. Hosted by the St. Albert Firefighters Local 2130 at Lacombe Lake Park, the festival is free and offers skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, pond hockey, a kids’ firefighter obstacle course, a fire-hose tug of war, hot chocolate, coffee and special winter treats like cabane à sucre.

The forecast is calling for a balmy -8 for the event on Family Day, Monday, February 16, and will run from noon to 4 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to support the Family Support Fund for RCMP Constable David Wynn and Auxiliary Constable Derek Bond.

The festival is a culmination of the work of many partners and performers, including Firefighters Local 2130, the City of St. Albert, ACFA Régional de Centralta and Fable Entertainment.

Born and raised in St. Albert, Fable founder and artistic director, Marissa Puff, is always keen to come home to entertain.

The eight-member troupe, born out of tribal-fusion belly dance and “f low art”, uses props like sabres, poi, hoop and staff

along with fire spinners, jugglers and dancers. Appropriately, the Family Day show is a Fire and Ice theme. Puff is a bit coy about what that might look like and encourages St. Albertans to come out to Lacombe Park for shows at either 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.

“I love coming home to St. Albert to do shows,” says Puff. “This is where I grew up.

I’m always curious to see if our location is maybe a field where I played soccer or if people I went to school with might bring their kids. Amazing to see the changes!”

Puff began her training in a variety of dance styles as a young girl in St. Albert attending “Dansation” and “The Art of Dance”. She also attended the Edmonton School of Ballet. An accomplished artist and seamstress, she incorporates these skills, making props and costumes. Private parties, corporate events and theatre-based shows have led to performing to a soldout Rexall crowd at the Canadian Finals Rodeo and performing the first-ever fire performance on the Shambhala Festival stage. The troupe is currently planning another busy 2015 summer tour schedule.

Although Lacombe Park is a designated off-leash dog park, the pooches will be required to be on leash on Family Day during the Fire and Ice Festival. There is no parking available at Lacombe Lake Park

during the event. A free park-and-ride from St. Albert Centre will begin at 11:50 a.m., departing every 10 minutes with the last bus leaving Lacombe Park at 4:38 p.m.

Lacombe Lake Park Monday, Feb. 16 Family Day Activities 12-4pm • Kids Firefighter Obstacle Course • Skating • Pond Hockey • Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ridge from MP Stables • Fire Artist Performance by Fable Entertainment - 1 and 3 p.m.

• Fire Hose Tug of War • Cabane à Sucre from ACFA Régional de Centralta • Hot chocolate, coffee and goodies

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NOLAN CROUSE

X St. Albert’s Mayor Nolan Crouse, the city’s biggest booster, shares his insight with the Leader.

The St. Albert Leader, proud sponsor the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce State of the City address, sat down with Mayor Crouse to hear his thoughts on 2014 and where the City is going in 2015.

Lookinng ba back ck aatt 20 2014 14, what are thee highligghts ts??

“We need to hear from the community about what you want to see built.”

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New residential areas suuch aas Me Melc lcor o ’s or ’s Jensenn Lakes and Riversi side, and Amaconn’ss redevelopment of the oldd Grandin Mall. Nortth Ridge continues to buildd out and fill up, andd Genstar’s Lacombe Lakee Estates will see more homes.. It was the land owners who came and said theey are ready andd willing to invest in St. Albert. This clearly shooweed the investment future. A diversity of houssing locations and housingg typees bo bodees well for prices, for supply and for builders. s.

Construucti uction o permits forr 2014 remainedd att boom-ttime records. We have ve rebouundded bacck to veryy high lev e els.. We W haad $200 00 milillilion on in permitss.

All of thhe lands annexed in 2007 were just barley fields. Today, it is veery clear what those laands are designatedd as. The residen enti tiaal developpers know where th thei eir op oppo port rtun unit ities are; thee non non-rres esid iden e tial developers also kno now w where their opportunitie ies lie. We bagged the h Albertaa Gaming and Liquo uor Co C ntrol warehhousse in 20144. And opportunities continuue to bee Look okingg fo forw rwaardd, whaat do yyou rw ou see ee in the short- and lonngg-te term rm m fut uturre exploreed. forr St. fo St Al A beert?

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And the lowlights?

The lowlight would be that the Province still has given noo indication Pr indi in dica cattti tioo that theyy wi willll sup uppo port rt llaan rt and tr tran tra ansf sfe feerr forr thhe pa fo park park rk-a -and nd-r d-rrid ide la ide land in the Hend He ndayy corri orriddor. In 2010 we receiiveed e a lett tteer er committing dollars to thee proj pr oject, but today we are no closeerr to oj a commitment on the land. We havee $10 million set aside, and it’s timee for f a decision.

What would that investment look liikee? e Is it a new arena, a new library, a nneeew soccer facility?

Our role as elected council members is to listen to the community and act on what w we hear. When we here from the associationns,, the hockey and soccer moms and dads thhaaat there is great need for facilities, we will do our due diligence. We are starting to hear from the hockey parents, but truth bee told, it is not very loud. We hear regularlly from fr o the library board on th thei eirr ne needss and demaand n s. Each gr g oupp needs to com mmunicaate a with us. IIt is important nt to tell your counccill w at youu thi wh h nk the nneeds are—not just toda to dayy, bbut into the fu futture.

We need to look at any new facility thhat could become a community-gathering sppacce.

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Gino Ferri receives lifetime achievement award

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diagnosed with autism, he quickly became involved with the Autism Society of Edmonton. ln 2007, he was the first recipient of the Gino Ferri Community Builder Award from Gino Ferri, a long-time resident of St. Albert, was recently the Autism Society. “He hasn’t made a difference—he has awarded the Edmonton Construction Association 2014 made the difference in the society,” says Susan Angus, board Claude Alston Award for Lifetime Achievement. For those member. He is a staunch believer in giving back, which is who know Gino, they would say there is no better recipient. evident in the list of charities and causes he supports.

Gino has dedicated himself not only to his career but also Gino cares, and when you care about something you to his family and his community. His make time for it. He has been a hockey motto is “Stay healthy and have fun” and, coach at high levels in St. Albert. He has no matter what he is doing, he is always sat on many local boards, including the having fun.

St. Albert Business Development Centre His career in the construction industry and Economic Development committees. started 50 years ago with RJC. He started He also loves to shop, eat and play at the bottom and his hard work and local. You will see him at Sorrentino’s dedication has allowed him to rise to weekly, catching up with friends. Or the very top. He is a people person, who see him working out at Servus Credit cares about his clients, not just about Union Place with his trainer. He is very his clients’ projects. He has learned that quick to add how proud he is that his the best way to stay on top and meet the company worked on that facility. He needs of their clients is to constantly also is a strong advocate of local causes Gino Ferri learn about new technologies and and is always proud to attend many local Long-time resident St. Albert actively pursue design innovation. fundraisers, including the Sturgeon Gino has received numerous awards, Hospital Foundation. including the Capital Region lntegrity Award by the Rotary As he reflects back on his time in St. Albert, he is proud of Club of Edmonton Glenora, the Consulting Engineers of the growth. “We cannot lose sight of continuing to grow. It Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Distinguished must be strategic, and an LRT connection to Edmonton is Service, and the Governor General’s Diamond Jubilee key to linking our communities,” says Ferri. “It is a necessity Award for his work in the community. to keep the young in our community. I have seen more and His love for his family shines in every smile he shows more young families move to our community, and we must when he speaks about them. After his grandson was keep them here.”

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“We cannot lose sight of continuing to grow…”

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GINO FERRI

Lifetime Achievement Recipient His family has very high praise for him. His daughter Gina Ferri said with much pride, “My father’s contributions extend to individuals who happen to cross his path—from young people needing a mentor to virtual strangers in need of some help and assistance. My father participates in all of these roles—parent, grandparent, association member and mentor—wholeheartedly, with goodwill and enthusiasm. He is amazing.”

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Local chef tops in Canada SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Westin Edmonton’s chef Ryan O’Flynn took home a gold medal in the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, B.C. O’Flynn made a Terrine with pine-smoked Alberta river sturgeon and cured Quebec foie gras, wild North West Territory morels, Okanagan apples and toasted brioche served with Sandhill Small Lots 2013 Viognier. “It feels great! It means a lot to the city,� O’Flynn said. “I’d like to thank the students of the Okanagan College.

Thanks also to the Delta Grand - they treated us like royalty. Just great hospitality through and through. Thanks also to Starwood and Westin for supporting me.�

O’Flynn competed amongst 11 chefs. The Gold Medal Plates’ National Culinary Advisor and head judge James Chatto called the competition fascinating. “Going in, I felt we might have had the

strongest line-up of chefs ever, with a very serious contender from every single city some of them established stars, others dark horses with powerful experience,� Chatto said. “We were not disappointed. Their ingenuity and sensitivity in the Wine Matching Challenge wowed the judges and our new format for the Black Box gave each chef more of an opportunity to be creative, rather than just racing the clock. And then the Grand Finale... Kelowna gave the Championship massive support and hailed our brilliant new Champion with unforgettable energy and delight.�

James Chatto, The competition started on Friday where chefs Head Judge had to create a dish with a mystery wine - a Stoneboat Vineyards 2012 Pinotage from the Okanagan Valley.

The chefs had $600 to shop for ingredients for 500 guests, who cast a ballot on their favourite dish.

“I felt we might have had the strongest line-up of chefs ever�

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Local chef Ryan O’Flynn of the Westin Edmonton wins gold at the Canadian Culinary Championships on February 7, 2015 in Kelowna, B.C. beating out 11 of Canada’s best chefs in the competition.

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Sweetheart Meet

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Dynamyx Gymnastics Club of St. Albert, Alberta will host their annual Sweetheart Meet on the February 21 & 22, 2015. The SWEETHEART MEET is a gymnastics competition for athletes who are in the competitive stream of Provincial Level gymnastics 240 competitors from North Central Alberta in hopes of qualifying for the Alberta Gymnastics Federation Provincial Championships in April 2014 in Lethbridge.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day by coming to the Sweetheart Skate on Sunday, February 14 from 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. at Kinnex Arena. This event is free thanks to a generous donation from the Jenkins Family Tim Hortons.

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Monday, Feb. 16 from 11 am – 4 pm at the Little White School Come down (or up!) to the Little White School on Family Day for some wintertime fun. Bring your toboggan to slide down Seven Hills, dropping in to the Little White School for hot chocolate and snacks, a historical school lesson, and create your own bookmark using fun materials and water paints with Art Gallery of St Albert. Admission by donation.

Heritage Lakes Family Festival

The Heritage Lakes Community Association will host its annual Family Festival on Monday, February 16, 2015 from 1-4pm. Enjoy games, sleigh rides and refreshments. This event takes place around École la Mission.

Phil Biega Debut Album Release Concert Snow Removal Service Review At the February 2, 2015 Council meeting, Administration was directed to complete a comprehensive review of snow removal service in St. Albert, before the end of June, 2015.

The review will examine current service levels and look at options not presently included in the existing policy. It will include public input, national benchmarking and associated cost implications as well as mechanisms to monitor, evaluate and report.

For the album “Dark to Light” on Sunday, February 15 at 7 p.m. St. Albert Alliance Church. Donations including socks, mitts, underwear, touques or scarves for the Hope Mission will be collected as admission.

New Ex.Dir. Announced Tash Taylor has been named the new Executive Director of the St. Albert Housing Society. Ms. Taylor is a management consultant with more than 20 years experience. She will be replacing retiring ED Doris Vandersteen.

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OPINION

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Looking for creative building options

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here has been much discussion of late about the need for new buildings, expanded infrastructure for our various community groups and organizations.

The space to the lower right of this page, the St. Albert Leader’s My City column that we provide to community leaders to share their thoughts on both the good and that which needs improving, has been the scene of such discussion over the past few months.

Charmaine Brooks, the Library board chair, recently offered the importance of a new branch library to allow them to extend their reach and ensure they continue to cultivate community throughout the city.

Last fall, in one of our October editions, Joe Becigneul wrote in that space as the Secretary of the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association.

In that piece he was very pointed about the fact that St. Albert requires another arena.

He said that, in the last year alone, St. Albert teams had spent close to $600,000 on ice that they purchased outside of St. Albert. Let our extreme bias be known. We have many little hockey players in the Leader families and would enjoy nothing more than having more local hockey rinks to reduce our driving.

We should also state that we are big fans of our library and the programming and services they provide, and we do wish to see them expand, but not just as a place to stack more books.

While our bias may suggest that we’d like to see all of these expansions happen at any cost, we believe that the days of everyone going it alone are done with. The costs are too much to not be thinking outside of the box for shared community solutions.

The new rec centre in Lac La Biche enjoys two hockey rinks, four curling rinks, fieldhouses, a wellness centre... and a public library.

Edmonton’s newest rec facility, The Meadows on 17th street, also enjoys a new Edmonton Public Library branch as part of its offering.

We feel that many of our community groups’ objectives can be met, but they need to find creative and cost-saving ways to work together.

Here’s a photo of a building or landmark around St. Albert.

Can you figure out where it is?

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Last Week: St. Albert Grain Elevator

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Capturing the essence of our city “cultivating life”.

f I was limited to taking six photos of St. Albert, what would demonstrate its essence?

Photo #1 – Trees The most important photo would be a picture of trees from within the Botanical Arts City— perhaps the canopy that umbrellas Forest Drive, or a picture of one of the 175 old trees in Grey Nuns White Spruce Park. A priority being embarked upon within the City is to replace all the trees in our community that are dead, diseased, damaged or missing, as we must be proud of this beauty.

Photo #2 – The Mission Likely 50 times a year I walk or bike through the park at the “top of

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the hill” and pass by the “The Mission” area. The Graveyard, the Church, the Chapel, 7-Hills, the Little White School House, the Bishop’s Palace, the Grotto and the Father Lacombe statue remain rather mystical to me.

Photo #3 – Facilities Youth playing on sports fields or at one of the indoor facilities such as Servus Place shows the lifeblood of this community. The community has a strong sports and recreation element, which deepens our brand tag line,

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Photo #4 – The River Valley The Sturgeon River is special, as it’s a quiet ecosystem with the blackbirds, cat tails, and muskrats that the walking trails allow us to see and celebrate. Whether a picture of a family walking along the river, a picture looking up the river from the Children’s Bridge or one of a child planting a new tree near the river, the slow flowing waters of the Sturgeon brings peace and beauty.

Photo # 5 – Children Children at the Children’s Festival, on the Arden stage, at a school or playing a game always offer a fresh look at life. I would particularly like a photo of

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a child painting, dancing or performing. As the actual number of youth in our community is not increasing, the community must search for solutions to nurture a more youthful and sustainable community profile.

Photo # 6 – People Gathering Community gathering happens at places and events such as the Farmers’ Market, Rock’n August, block parties, the Rainmaker and more.

People want and need to be with people, and any photo of people gathering is a photo that warms my heart. Growing the number of people-gathering opportunities must be always on the minds of the community.

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As you look to take on the nomination, what is your greatest strength that you bring to the position and how will this benefit the constituency?

What is your favourite movie?

Why?

St. Albert is a small portion of the constituency. How would you balance representing this area with the other urban and rural areas you would represent?

What book are you reading right now?

What is good or bad about it?

With the Candidates for the Spruce Grove-St. Albert PC Nomination

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I believe that my leadership experience is my greatest strength. I have held many senior executive roles in companies, and have been the chairman or president of many associations and committees. An effective leader listens and then works with a team to develop and execute strategies. And then a leader must continue to listen, to ensure that the strategies and their execution are effective. If I win the nomination for the PC Party for Spruce Grove – St. Albert I will listen, learn and then lead the Constituency through a successful Provincial election.

As a long-time volunteer and fundraiser, I support causes that make our community a better and a more inclusive place to live.

I care about our success and health of our community and, if nominated, I will continue work hard in the Legislature to make sure the families of this community keep our great quality of life.

I have an ability to grasp complex subjects quickly and have the leadership skills necessary to work in a team environment to build consensus. I have an excellent record of service to the community including my time on City Council and I don’t shy away from making tough decisions.

A 1941 film called Sergeant York, directed by Howard Hawks and starring Gary Cooper. My fondness for the film may be partly nostalgic, because I remember watching it with an uncle over Christmas holidays when I was in junior high school. He has since passed away but I remember his enthusiasm for the movie. The movie continues to inspire me to hold true to my convictions and to remember that we can all lead in our own way. The story of Sergeant York demonstrates that leaders must know the strengths of the members of their team and empower them to be successful.

Pride and Prejudice, BBC Version. Elizabeth Bennet didn’t care much for acknowledging the limits put on her by society. Change can only happen if people are willing to challenge convention and I admire the strength and courage it takes to do that. But, I also like it because I’m a romantic and a Colin Firth fan.

The Fugitive with Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones because it is a fast paced ‘who dunnit’ where the good guy wins! That or Star Wars because, well, it’s Star Wars and I just watched all 6 with my kids over the holidays and now they’re hooked!

I believe that it is important to listen to everyone. I don’t believe that the MLA for this riding serves only the biggest group. He or she must serve all constituents. The issues that community members bring to their MLA need to be evaluated and addressed based on the potential impact and outcome for their particular community, and in some cases for the constituency as a whole. Sometimes a seemingly disproportionate amount of resources will need be allocated to a smaller group; however, the outcomes should justify this decision. In some instances, an investment that impacts a smaller group can be the best thing for everyone.

Regardless of where people live, they still care about their children’s education and being able to get the services they need when they need them. Spruce Grove and St Albert are similar in that many new families are moving here because they like the size and feel of the community.

That’s why my husband and I moved here.

During my time working in municipal affairs with a rural minister, and having married into a farming family, I’ve learned a great deal about the issues rural Alberta faces. Farming is an important way of life for our province. We will always need to produce food, and I know that our agricultural land needs to be maintained and protected.

While Spruce Grove & St. Albert are unique in many ways, they are also two of the fastest growing municipalities in Alberta and both have very similar needs regarding infrastructure like roads and schools. I will work to make sure that the province follows through on its commitment in these areas. Public input, openness, and transparency are also something I strongly believe in. All residents regardless of which part of the constituency they are from, will have an equal voice and an equal opportunity to share their vision and their concerns.

I’m reading Good to Great by Jim Collins, again. It is very inspirational and the core principles are ones that I would like to apply to any organization with which I am involved. He espouses many ideas that resonate with me. Great leaders have humility and will give credit where it is due. The right people are your most important asset. Lead with questions, not answers. And be passionate about being the best in the world.

Sadly, I haven’t had much time to read lately, but it’s one of my favourite pastimes.

Between running for the nomination and organizing a large community fundraiser, sleep has become a scarce commodity.

That being said, there is usually a Malcolm Gladwell book on my nightstand and anything by him is not just good, but great.

Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv. It is inspiring me to spend more time outdoors with both my children and my students! Although to be honest if The Winds of Winter (Game of Thrones) was out, I’d be reading that instead!

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Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Nominees The St. Albert Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards Gala will take place on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Enjoy Centre.

For the is first time it will be held in partnership with Night of Artists, a showcase of artistic diversity that recognizes excellence in the arts. Tickets can be purchased at the Arden Theatre Box Office or through Ticketmaster.

Youth Artist Celebrating St. Albert’s young artists.

• Grace Bokenfohr – Musical Theatre • Jarrett Krissa – Musical Theatre • Ella Coyes – Singer/Songwriter • Risa Larmand – Dancer • Katie Fitzgerald – Visual Artist • Julia Nicholson – Singer/Songwriter

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Acknowledging artists in the early stages of their career.

• Lesley Dolman – Opera Singer • Randy Williams – Singer/Songwriter • Shay Esposito – Singer/Songwriter • Caitlin Wood – Opera Singer

Identifying the ongoing commitment of a community group or organization that brings the arts alive in St. Albert by supporting, producing or participating in the arts.

• Friends of the Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival • St. Albert Theatre Troupe • St. Albert Chamber Music Society

Excellence in Arts Teaching Established Artist Applauding artists who are receiving critical recognition for excellence in their art practice in St. Albert and beyond.

• Rachelle LeBlanc – Visual Artist • Ashley Werhun - Dancer • Craig Schram/The Provincial Archive – Musician/Folk Band

Recognizing the important contribution of those who strive for excellence in arts teaching.

• Carolyn Garritano – Piano Instructor • Curtis Labelle – Music/Musical Theatre Instructor • Harvey Kucher – Visual Arts Instructor • Sharon Moore Foster – Visual Arts Instructor

Spruce Grove – St. Albert P.C. Association

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$65,000 raised at RCMP Fundraiser Hundreds turned out on Saturday, February 7 to support the Fundraiser for RCMP members Wynn and Bond. Donations were collected at the door and additional funds were raised through silent and live auctions. This community led event had many volunteers assisting from all over the Province.

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Edmonton police dedicating four officers to cyber crime SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – More people going online to conduct their daily business and socialize means more opportunities for cyber crime.

And that is prompting the city police technology crimes unit to dedicate four officers this spring to investigate cyber crime exclusively.

“I anticipate we’re going to see an increase in this (cyber crime),” said Insp.

Chad Tawfik. “All the information I’ve read has shown that Canada is probably on the higher end as far as the amount of cyber crime that is happening, probably due to the fact we have a lot of devices...I don’t see it going away.”

According to police, a cyber crime is a criminal offence involving a computer as the object of the crime or the tool used to commit a material component of the offence.

In 1994, Edmonton city police formed the technological crime unit in response to a growing number of frauds utilizing technology. The unit handles a number of duties including digital forensics, which has members analyze devices such as computers and mobile devices, and take off any evidence.

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said Tawfik, who hopes to have the specialized officers in their new role by spring.

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Edmonton Police Service Inspector Chad Tawfik poses for a portrait a EPS headquarters, in Edmonton Alta., on Wednesday Feb. 4, 2015. these offences may be committed using technology requires a bit of specialized training and background to do that,”

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the bigger issues that we’re seeing.”

The most common types of cyber crime Edmonton police typically see are crimes against property, where crooks steal items and sell them online or steal personal information such as banking data. Other cyber crime involves violence that’s facilitated through online means, such as bullying or extortion.

In 2012, 9,084 incidents of cyber crime were reported in Canada and 51 in Edmonton. The following year, 144 incidents were reported in the city.

Tawfik believes a lot of the crime still goes unreported.

When it comes to solving cyber crimes, Tawfik said there can be a number of challenges, which is why police have to be as responsive as they can.

“You have the tech types of things you have to deal with, as well as the fact that they can literally be anywhere doing this.

It’s going to require some specialized training to know how to navigate and determine where someone might be doing this from,” said Tawfik.

“It is challenging but I think there’s a lot of people who probably are involved in crime online that maybe aren’t taking as many steps to try and conceal themselves.”

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Eat it, wear it or cook with chocolate this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Lisabeth Flanagan, a chocolatier whose mouth-watering signature chocolates include the delicious Toffle, a dark chocolate toffee wrapped around a milk chocolate truffle centre. Flanagan is on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mission to taste all the great chocolate the world has to offer,â&#x20AC;? and is devoted to creating an Ultimately Chocolate experience. She shares recipes and all things chocolate at ultimatechocolateblog.blogspot.ca.

¡ Chocolate is the food of the gods. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chocolate contains tryptophan, which affects the levels of endorphins in our brains, and boosts serotonin production. The end result: Euphoria!â&#x20AC;? says Flanagan.

¡ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to eat dark chocolate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it reverses the process of age-related memory loss, reports a new study from Columbia University Medical Center. The dietary cocoa flavanols found in chocolate boost connectivity and blood flow in the part of the brain critical to memory. Only down side is that you have to eat a large amount â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that means lots of fat and calories.

with the Aromafork by Molecule-R. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll think you are eating what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re smelling.

The Aromafork releases an intense aroma via small amounts of liquid dabbled on a diffusing paper placed under a hole in the fork. Aromas include banana, mint, peanut and truffle; molecule-r.com.

¡ Heaven scent! Clear the air between you and your loved one when flatulence comes up with an odorific gift idea. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new pill that makes fart smell like chocolate. Or love will bloom when a gas attack has everything coming up rose or violet scented. Check out pilulepet.com. ¡ 40 grams of chocolate a day keeps the doctor away! Chocolate contains magnesium and antioxidants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A healthy lifestyle can be lived with chocolate incorporated every day, as long as we make good food choices and be sure to exercise daily,â&#x20AC;? says Flanagan, who offsets her testing and tasting with an active lifestyle.

¡ Sounds peachy. Celebrity cook Kary Osmond says to expect new and interesting flavour combinations this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Look for chocolate mixed with: Roasted pumpkin seeds, honey and Maldon salt; rosemary with caramel or honey; habanero chilis and sea salt; lemon or peach; and milk salted butter caramel. ¡ Sensual satisfaction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love chocolate. The melting sensation of chocolate on your tongue is pure pleasure,â&#x20AC;? says Osmond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The essential character of chocolate is very complex just like a fine wine; it can have flavours that range from sweet, nutty, fruity, creamy, rich, floral, and even bitter.â&#x20AC;?

¡ Feed your obsession and play with chocolate. Corporate team build or feed your friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and make new ones - by hosting a private evening of dipping, tasting and working with all types of chocolate;

¡ Life is a box of chocolates. Purdyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief chocolatier Gary Mitchell has the sweetest job in the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always working on new recipes so tasting chocolate comes with the territory. No two days are the same, but for the most part I try to keep a healthy balance,â&#x20AC;? says Mitchell. His favourite is Turona: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, the hazelnut gianduja, French pastry flake, and dark truffle centre is a perfect balance of flavours.â&#x20AC;? And add a few Himalyan Pink Salt Caramels to the box too!

¡ Go for a calorie free ďŹ x. Slather on Eminence Organics Chocolate Mousse Hydration Masque â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it looks and smells good enough to eat but control yourself. Smooth away lines with a nourishing facial mask thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loaded with cocoa and its antioxidant, age defying flavenols, as well as macadamia nut, jojoba and almond oils ; eminenceorganics.com.

¡ Spread the love of real cocoa all over winter-weary skin with luscious Chocomania Body Butter for extra long-lasting moisture; start off with the Chocomania Body Scrub; thebodyshop.ca.

¡ Buy gourmet! Rather than grabbing the usual, mass market chocolate from the grocery store, choose local, artisan made chocolate instead, says Osmond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only will you support a local business or chocolatier, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get some of the best-tasting chocolate with interesting flavour combinations - and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to mix and match. â&#x20AC;? Plus you can hand pick your partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite chocolates, adds Mitchell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good quality chocolate should have a matte or glossy like surface, it should be hard, but not greasy at room temperature, it should snap when broken, and it should melt in luxurious substance into your mouth,â&#x20AC;? says Osmond, a culinary enthusiast.

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¡ After a tough workout, forget the Gatorade or the Powerade. Go for a postexercise with a big glass of chocolate milk. According to Indiana University physiologist Joel Stager, chocolate milk is great for exhausted muscles. It has double the carbohydrate and protein content than water, plain milk and a lot of sports drinks. Carbs are needed to replenish muscles, and water has nothing to metabolize.

SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Release endorphins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; eat chocolate!

Actually drink it up, or cut the calories by playing with chocolate or even slathering it on.

Chocolate has amazing feel-good properties, and everyone should indulge in a bit of heavenly delight daily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking a moment to eat a piece of chocolate is like enjoying a little piece of heaven,â&#x20AC;? says Lisebeth Flanagan, who actually owns a slice of chocolate heaven on Manitoulin Island, the Ultimately Chocolate shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chocolate makes us happy! Dark chocolate is actually known to be a mood enhancer and the small amounts of caffeine in it will brighten you up when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling tired,â&#x20AC;? says the sweet chocolatier.

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A mural that could extend over 1200 feet in length and involve 80,000 plus participants!

The team will be creating up to 150 murals in 150 towns and cities across Canada that will unite to create one connected Mural Mosaic uniting a nation by 2017.

The project will be launched at the Enjoy Centre on March 6th during the Night of

Artists Opening Night Gala Dirque Du N.O.A. Mayor Nolan Crouse and MLA Stephen Khan will lead an entourage of artists, professional and dabblers as well as children, seniors and any other guests who wish to add their mark into a legacy for the country.

Anyone who wishes to participate will be invited to come down to the Enjoy Centre on March 7th and March 8th between the hours of 11 am and 4 p.m. And paint a 4 inch x 4 inch tile that will be united to create the first of 150 murals to launch the project to Canada.

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A Top Gun Q Favourite hobbies?

A Dancing (salsa, soca, kizomba), snowboarding, figure skating,

A Clients often bring me Starbucks (Thank you!). I’m not picky!

and riding motorcycles.

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ever basics to people seeking healthy and efficient esthetics. Setting the bar with the latest nail trends and accessories, @gelnailbar connects with current and potential clients through social media for continuous research and feedback.

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A Rollarblading Red Willow Trails Q Great moment you had at work?

A Hearing clients squeal in delight at their nail design; receiving texts days later from happy clients just to say how much they love their nails, and; laughing so hard at stories that I can barely keep a steady hand. These shared daily moments uplift spirits and lead to many great moments that leave us smiling the rest of the day!

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A Versatile: must be able to transition from painting nails, to riding motorcycles, to salsa dancing in one outfit!

developing my own business acumen with professional development like the nail convention I attended in Los Angeles this January, highlighting the most recent techniques and products in the nail industry!

Q Any advice you can give St. Albert residents, regarding your industry?

A Feel free to ask your nail technician about their qualifications, how services are performed, any ingredients that may affect your nail health, and new trends. Nails are an accessory to your outfit and colours, shapes, and designs change seasonally.

Q What book can you read over and over again?

A The Bible Q Do you have any hidden talents?

A Solo traveller: expert level Q What’s the one thing you never leave home without?

A A purse loaded with everything I need to survive Q Any Organizations/ Clubs you are part of or passionate about?

A Air Cadets provides incredible opportunities for youth 12-19 years old. For example, I became a pilot at 16, received thousands of scholarship dollars towards my Education degree, and developed life-long friends!

Q Famous Quote you really enjoy A Aviate. Navigate. Communicate.

Q Nickname?

A Panther (I wear a lot of animal print).

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Rev up your workouts with new exercises Exercising consistently is a great way to get healthy. For those who find their workout routines monotonous, switching up exercises and embracing some of the newer, trendier fitness regimens may be a way to maintain your momentum at the gym.

High-intensity workouts High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a concept behind some of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular exercise programs. HIIT combines cardiovascular and strength-training movements into a concentrated workout designed to keep your heart rate elevated.

HIIT workouts blend bouts of intense exercise with either rest or low-intensity activity. These workouts seem to promote faster weight loss than prolonged Photo: Metro Creative Service workouts at moderate paces.

While HIIT is functional, are urged to start out gradually and build up in weight it is not best for those who as they become more familiar and toned. have preexisting orthopedic injuries or serious cardiovascular conditions. But many people enjoy a Trampoline cardio stronger heart and improved muscle tone from HIIT For those who want to both shake up their workouts workouts. and lift their moods, jumping on a trampoline can do just that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult to be in a bad mood Kettlebells when bouncing around like a kid on a trampoline.

These weighted cast-iron workout tools can be an Trampoline classes are turning up in some upscale interesting addition to strength-training workouts. gyms, where each participant has his own individual But their utility does not stop there. Using kettlebells trampoline. Routines mix in different choreography during any physical activity will increase the amount and small hand weights to promote a fun and effective of fat burned and can provide a full-body workout. cardio experience.

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Water aerobics Swimming isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only thing you can do in a pool. Water workouts are ideal for those with muscle and joint pain because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on these areas, while providing enough resistance for a deep workout. Workouts may begin in chest-deep water and progress to deeper water for added resistance. Some gyms now offer aqua cycling classes that combine water aerobics with spinning.

Dance and hip-hop classes ZUMBAÂŽ classes have been popular for quite some time. But many health clubs offer additional classes that employ dance to burn calories and tone muscles.

Some gyms have developed their own cardio-based dance classes that get people moving to music in a fun way. Routines are fun and fast-moving, which may make them feel less like a workout and more like a social event.

Recess classes Adults who want to feel like kids again need only to enroll in a fitness class that borrows activities from the playgrounds of our youth. From walking like a crab to running drills to balance beams, these workouts take school recess and bring it to the health club.

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Three local businesses are finalists for 2015 Alberta Chambers of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction. All three received local awards from the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce.

Team Chiasson Inc. (pictured in photo) McDonald’s Restaurants are finalists for the Employer of Youth Award of Distinction, Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club who is a finalist for the Marketing Award of Distinction, and Cerulean Boutique who is a finalist for the Young Entrepreneur Award of Distinction. The awards will be presented on February 27.

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THROWBACK THURSDAYS

Thursday is our day here at the St. Albert Leader and we want to have some Throwback Thursday fun with you. Enjoy the photos from our community’s past. You too can be part of it. Send us your photos by tagging them #TBTStAlbert or email below.

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1984 St. Albert Catholic High School 1980 “Rah Rah” Paul Kane High School

1990 Pretty in Silk - St. Albert Catholic High School St. Albert send us your Throwback Thursday photos!

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Photos provided to the St. Albert Leader directly from local high schools and community organizations.

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The St. Albert Vipers ringette team prepares for their game during Ringette Scores on Cancer on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015.

ANSWERS: 1.Stripe on glove is gone; 2. Logo on jersey is missing; 3. Name on helmet ismissing; 4.Hockey stick is blue. 5. Girl on right is missing a tooth.

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Working Wise - pay stub Do talk to strangers

My friend picked up a part-time job working at a local restaurant just to make a little extra money. He hasn’t been paid for more than a month and he didn’t receive a pay stub with his first paycheck. He thinks his employer took too much off his cheque, but he can’t confirm it without the pay stub. How long can employers wait to pay their staff and do they have to give you a pay stub?

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Signed Curious and Concerned Dear Curious: Alberta’s Employment Standards Code requires employers to pay employees at least once per month.

Wages, overtime pay and general holiday pay must be paid within 10 consecutive days after the end of each pay period.

And employers must provide employees with a statement of earnings at the end of each pay period that includes the following: - regular and overtime hours of work; - wage rate and overtime rate; earnings paid that show each component separately; - deductions from earnings and the reason for each deduction; - time off in lieu of payment of overtime; and - statement period.

The statement of earnings, or pay stub as it is often known, may be provided electronically to employees as long as employees have reasonable access to view and print the electronic version.

Employees may be paid in cash, by cheque or money order or by direct deposit, into an account of the employee’s choice, in any recognized financial institution.

The Code allows certain legal deductions to be made from an employee’s earnings. These include deductions for Income Tax, Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance as well as deductions resulting from a judgment or order of a court.

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Your friend should speak to his employer about getting his overdue paycheck and statement of earnings so he can review it to ensure that it is accurate.

If his employer refuses to provide either, I recommend he call the toll-free Employment Standards Contact Centre for help at 18774273731. He may want to consider submitting an Employment Standards complaint to recover the unpaid money.

Once he receives his pay stub, he can check the deductions against the list of permissible deductions.

A list of permissible paycheck deductions is available on the Employment Standards website at http://work.alberta.ca/es under Payment of Earnings.

Good luck!

Do you have a work-related question? Send your questions to Working Wise, at charles. strachey@gov.ab.ca. Charles Strachey is a manager with Alberta Human Services. This column is provided for general information.

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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Do you talk to your seatmate on an airplane? Or, like me, do you tend to avoid chit-chat with new people and stare at the inflight magazine instead?

I am pretty set in my ways and I’ve always justified my behaviour by claiming to be ‘too busy’ to talk.

I’m not anti-social or shy, but I am introverted. Talking to people I don’t already know uses up a big chunk of my energy, and sometimes leaves me feeling drained afterwards.

But if I am honest about it, I know I should be working harder at making new business connections.

After reading How to be a Power Connector by Judy Robinett on Christmas Day, I’m determined to change my ways this New Year.

What are three of the things that hold us back?

Fear of strangers We are all familiar with that old phrase “don’t talk to strangers.”

According to Robinett, statistically it’s the people we know who are more likely to do us harm. And a reluctance to engage with strangers will also prevent you from finding some of your most important relationships. Every important contact you have was once a stranger – and strangers don’t equal danger, they equal opportunity. It’s not just about business either. While I don’t normally quote 1970s college dorm posters from Rod McKuen, “a stranger’s just a friend waiting to happen.”

I’m shy For some, meeting a lot of new people and then connecting them to others is their idea of hell. But Robinett says you don’t have to be the outgoing life of the party; you

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Networking is manipulative A lot of people worry that by acting social when they don’t really feel that way, they will be seen as manipulative and only using others.

Robinett said she wrote her book precisely because she doesn’t like or believe in traditional networking.

She wants people to understand that real connecting is about building great relationships that add value to others, rather than just doing it for selfish purposes. With this approach you will receive far more because your connections will be genuine, authentic, and they will want to help you.

The fix? Make it a game. Robinett suggests talking to three strangers in a day – starting with people who are “trapped” next to you in a grocery line, at the bank, or on a plane – and identify three things you have in common with each of them.

“You’ll find that most people are very gracious and friendly. They’re delighted to talk and think that you made their day. If not, well, you’ll probably never see them again anyway, so no harm, no foul. And you will have started to develop a stronger ‘connection muscle.’”

Well ... I just tried out this method with my taxi driver on the way to the airport in Halifax. As it turns out, he and I both love summertime, seafood and folk music. I’m not sure I’ve made a new business contact but I do feel richer for having had the conversation.

Not quite convinced? Try it out for yourself. I hereby proclaim 2015 as the Year of the Stranger.

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Is there a secret to landing a deal with a Dragon?

BRITTANY KUSTRA Special to the Leader

No matter if you’re a widget inventor or the owner of a green juice chain, many successful entrepreneurs will tell you that the pinnacle of their entrepreneurial journey was to stand in front of a panel of dragons.

Of course, I’m talking about the panel of established business owners that make up the panel of investors on CBC’s wildly successful TV show, Dragons’ Den. After almost a decade on television in Canada, the Dragons have funded hundreds of businesses with their own money, but they’ve rejected many as well. So is there a secret to landing a deal with a Dragon?

Casual fans of the show might not see many patterns. On one episode the Dragons will fund a cheese venture, and on the next, a composting company. How do the Dragons decide who to fund?

Even if you don’t find yourself in front of the Dragons someday, you will have to pitch yourself. It might be a formal presentation of a pitch deck to angel investors for a major share of your company, or it might be a simple elevator pitch to a potential partner. Being prepared to talk about your company is a valuable skill for any entrepreneur. Here’s a few surefire ways to make a great first impression with your pitch, no matter the circumstances: Know what sets you apart from your competition. No matter how novel your concept or invention is, you will still have competitors in your share of the market space. If your green juice bar offers the latest superfoods, make sure you can articulate to both investors and customers how that differentiates you from your rivals.

Have a proper understanding of your market valuation.

Many of the Dragons seem to come back to this concept over and over again: What is your business worth? An entrepreneur with a great business idea that has plenty of potential can lose out on a deal because they overvalued their company. If you don’t have any sales, don’t value your company at $2 million.

Build a solid business plan. Your plan might change as the market grows, the competitive landscape changes, and your business charts a different course than you originally thought it would. However, it’s still important for investors to see that you have a plan with a careful budget and future goals.

Recognize exactly what it is you’re selling. Is it green juice, or a healthy lifestyle? Composting, or an eco-friendly alternative that people want to feel good about? Many small businesses can’t articulate what their product is, or why people are buying Photo Supplied

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Practice, practice, practice. At NABI, we run an intensive eight-week program for inventors and entrepreneurs called Venture Lab, which culminates in a pitch night. Even with two months of business knowledge and weeks of pitch practice under their belts, our Venture Lab participants still work to fine-tune their presentations long after the program is over.

The final point about practice can’t be stressed enough. One local Dragons’ Den success story is Troy Biever, the inventor

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• His valuation of the company • His rationale behind the valuation • What differentiated his company from other BBQ brushes • The specifics of the innovation • Who his customers were • Where the company could go from here For a high-stakes event like Dragons’ Den, these answers needed to be rehearsed for months. It was important for Biever to be able to answer any question the Dragons could throw at him, almost as though he were being cross-examined on the witness stand.

Even if you’re not looking for your 15 minutes of fame, as a small business owner, it’s important to nail down these key points. You never know when you’ll run into an investor in an elevator, with 30 seconds to wow them. And investors aren’t the only ones you should be prepared for. Customers, potential partners, funders and collaborators are all people that you’ll need to pitch.

Ready to enter the Dragons’ Den? On February 21, auditions are coming to Edmonton! From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Alberta’s Stollery Executive Development Centre, this is your chance to dramatically change your business. Visit http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden//auditions/ for all the details.

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www.stalbertdodge.com *O.A.C. Ex: stk#04166 / $40736.26 / 96 mths / 4.99% / $8817.66 COB Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Prices do not include GST. See dealer for details.