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The time has come, the day is here, the eek shall inherit‌ Servus Place. Saturday and Sunday, St. Albert’s original pop culture festival Eek Fest returns for its second year and, as a certain hockey announcer would say, “Oh, Baby!â€?, what a difference a year can make. The show has doubled in size and fills four of the floor spaces in Servus Place. One floor space is dedicated for Alberta’s first major Lego fan extravaganza called Northern Bricks. A second floor space is filled with a main performance stage, celebrity autograph and photo areas and a special zombie shooting range with foam guns. The remaining two floors are packed with local artists, exhibitors and special video and board game play areas. The show has sold out its floor space and

promises a range of interactive games and fun for all pop culture fans, big and small, says Rob LeLacheur, Eek Fest general manager. “We’ve been working on these plans since last year, and we’re really happy with how it’s all come together. We know geeks, nerds, fan boys and girls and everyone in between is going to find a unique event with Eek,� said LeLacheur. “We’ve designed the event with families in mind, and there are plenty of activities to keep everyone active.� Two celebrity guests this year will attract fans of the small screen superheroes. Saturday will feature actress Caity Lotz from the TV shows Arrow and the newly announced Legends of Tomorrow, which will debut later this year. Lotz plays the White Canary in the new teambased show that will see her and a team of other

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FEST an immortal villain named Vandal Savage. The second guest on Sunday is Adrian Pasdar, best known for his role as a reluctant hero in the TV show Heroes. He is also a recurring character in the current Marvel show Agents of Shield. Pasdar has a long list of credits, including multiple voice-actor roles for animated super-hero shows. Both he and Lotz will be available for photographs and autographs at specific times on their respective days. The other big addition this year is the Eek Fest Animation Festival, presented with the NorthWest Fest (formally Global Visions Film Festival). That event features animated short films submitted from around the world. Each short film will be screened twice over the weekend on the giant screen in the main performance hall. Saturday night will feature a special screening of the Academy-Awardnominated animation film The Tale of The Princess Kaguya from Japan. Sunday morning will feature a special twohour screening of older cartoon shows from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s along with cereal snacks for all attendees. “I think the Sunday morning cereal and cartoons will be a great

way for families to connect over some fun TV shows that parents may remember from their own childhood,� said LeLacheur. Eek Fest will also feature a costume contest for adults and children and multiple panel presentations throughout the two days on multiple topics. Attendees to the event will include several artists currently drawing for Image Comics; American artist Joe Wos, known for his inventive maze drawings; and local mural artist, Lewis Lavoie. For a full schedule of events and the animation festival lineup, visit www.theeek.com

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Awkward conversations: Finding the right words and the right place ` In the last instalment of a ďŹ ve-part series, the Leader looks for ways to get teens talking and explores a new plan for a youth centre in St. Albert. MARCIE GRAY St. Albert Leader

It’s Friday at dinnertime, and Tristan, Markus and Jessica are hanging out at the food court in St. Albert Centre. It’s not their first choice. The teens would rather be playing video games or pool at the youth drop-in centre that used to operate out of Grandin Park Plaza. But that closed nearly two years ago, when they were in junior high. “I liked it because it was a place where teens could go that wasn’t the library, so we didn’t have to be quiet,� Tristan Murray, 16, says with a laugh. His friend Markus Kluyts, 16, adds, “It had almost a comfy feel to it, like it’s somewhere I could go and just be myself.� A safe place to go. It’s an idea that has come up now and again during the last five weeks, as the Leader talks to teens in our series “Awkward Conversations�. We’ve explored the issues of depression, alcohol, drugs and test anxiety, and to wrap up, we’re looking at how best to communicate with teens and support them in our

community. Start young. Talk often. Don’t be afraid to tackle heavy topics. Know your kids’ friends. Get involved at their school. We’ve heard this advice from school counsellors, addiction and mental health specialists, RCMP officers and youth workers. It seems obvious, and yet we know we’re falling down. A survey in September 2013 showed that only 45 per cent of students in grades 7 to 11 in St. Albert felt they had positive communication Jessica with their parents, and were willing to seek their advice. The older the student, the worse the communication. Among grade 7 students, 57 per cent reported positive communication; that dropped to 35 per cent of grade 11 students. The survey, conducted for the city by

Search Institute, is called “Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors�, and involved more than 3600 students from both public and Catholic schools. Denise Belley, the counsellor at St. Albert Catholic High School, says it really does come down to carving out sacred time with your kids, and making it non-negotiable. One meal a week where everyone shows up. A regular family movie or game night. Time to talk, whether the topics are awkward or everyday chitchat. Lemesurier, 15 Then there’s another key: keeping your kid busy. “How do we keep our youth engaged in healthy activities so that they don’t stray to make some unhealthy choices? They do reach a point sometimes, ‘So now what? If I’m not into sports, do I go to movies? How many movies do I go to?’�

“It made everywhere else in St. Albert safer for everyone else.�

Belley says there are teens whose families just can’t afford after-school activities. Then there are teens who decide to quit, saying they’ve lost interest or need more time to study. “I find when they come to high school, they’ve been very involved, whether it’s sports or dance or whatever, and they suddenly say ‘I’m dropping it’. That’s the time when they need to sustain it, maybe not at the same level. But they need something to go to.� That could be a sport, drama, music, art or caring for a pet, says Belley. Camping outdoors. Or camping on a couch at the drop-in youth centre. The teens at the food court remember the centre as “a safe haven� for young people who might otherwise have been drinking, doing drugs or vandalizing the city. “I feel like it probably kept a lot of people off the streets,� says Markus. “Instead of going to Lions Park to have a few beers and a smoke, you go to the YC (youth centre) and play on the Xbox,� the Paul Kane student says. Continued on page 6.

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Awkward conversations: Finding the right words continued... Continued from page 5. “It made everywhere else in St. Albert safer for everyone else,� adds Jessica Lemesurier, a 15-year-old student at Bellerose Composite High School. The youth centre’s closure was tied to money problems, including a rental disagreement with its landlord and the loss of a government grant. After it closed, the city began developing a policy for youth programming and now has a vision for a new kind of centre. The one-stop hub would bring together youth-related services under one roof,

says Linda Knoblauch, a community development coordinator with the city’s Family and Community Support Services. Young people could go there for everything from help with filling out university applications to making an appointment with a mental health counsellor. “It’s the concept that it is truly one door. It’s always the right door,� Knoblauch says. But this door won’t lead to a drop-in centre. And that’s a shame, say the teens. “I think one of the best parts about

the YC was how informal it was,� says Tristan. “I feel like a hub like that would be really formal, and it would be like an office, almost.� Says Jessica, “If it’s not a place where you can go with your friends and distract yourself, it’s not going to be as effective as it was before.� Still, they welcome any place that helps teens, and agree with the city’s goal of a central location so young people can walk to it. Knoblauch says with the hub’s partners already on side, now it’s a matter of finding a suitable and affordable space.

Just one more hurdle in the quest to talk to – and support – our youth.

` Did you know‌ fewer than 4 out of 10 students in grade 11 in St. Albert feel they have positive communication with their parents, and would seek their advice? – from the survey “ProďŹ les of Student Life: Attitudes and Behavioursâ€?, September 2013

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International Children’s Festival Top to Bottom: Children from the Grandma Gooch Daycare on the Global Canadian Heritage Trail where many of the activities can be found; Kadey getting her face painted; Doug, Joeby & James with Save-on-Foods pose with Peter the Sand Artist along with visitors Teagan, Landon, Maker & Liam from Our Lady of Peace School.

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t hurts a lot. It hurts more than I can describe in words, but I’ll give it a try. Today is the last issue of the St. Albert Leader. The first edition was October 20th, 2011, and we managed to produce every week since—190 editions. Some editions were pretty good, some were not... but we always worked hard to not only do our best, but to be different while doing so. When you put everything you have into By ROB making something a LELACHEUR success and it is not, you take it pretty personally. This did not turn out as I had planned or hoped, but the closure is mine to own. It does make it more difficult because we have a very public product. Our industry has experienced many major changes and challenges. The combination of recent mergers of media companies and how it will affect our supply chain, and the declines in print advertising, have forced me to make a decision I didn’t want to make, but one that is the best to make when looking ahead. Unfortunately, there is not much room for a small independently owned newspaper these days, especially in a major metro market. During our time, we ran on three core pillars: Be fun, informative and a community leader. Everything we did was held to that, and most times, I think we did a pretty good job with it. I’m thankful we had this opportunity to work in and share the photos and stories of our community. We have a great city and one we proudly call home. My sincere thanks to all of the community folks who worked with us and supported us throughout our time here. It was a pleasure working with you. Above all else, I’m thankful to the Leader team for all of their hard work and dedication. One thing that hurts most about this decision is that it affects those around me in a negative way. I’m forever thankful to the team we had; they’re a great bunch of people and I wish them much success in the future. New chapters and doors will open for us all, I’m sure. Everything happens for a reason, they say. I remain a fan and supporter of newspapers and I am hopeful they retain their important place in the community for a long time to come. Thank you, everyone. Onward and upward.

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s I walked out of Council chambers and saw all the tents being set up for the International Children’s Festival, it reminded me of how fortunate I am to live and work in this energetic city. This time of year is filled with excitement and enthusiasm for our community and the events it holds. The past weekend saw St. Albert come to life in many ways. From record teams in the Road Rage Street hockey tournament to the packed rodeo stands, there was something for everyone to participate in. And all the smiling faces I saw while handing out candy at the Rainmaker Rodeo Parade warmed my heart.

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St. Albert is privileged to have great volunteers that want to build community. The Kinsmen have delivered this amazing event for 50 years. That is true dedication. And this year we will see the new Seven Music Festival and its countless volunteers bring a new and vibrant cultural event to life. At Monday’s council meeting, we continued to see the importance of the event stimulus fund. I truly believe we made the right decision to invest and support new projects that will continue

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to be economic drivers for our community. The Shine Lifestyle and Yoga Festival, the latest successful applicant, will be building on their success at the first event, and I look forward to seeing them grow. These events just don’t happen. They need many hands working together to see their vision come to life. And this is the same for Council. As I have heard from many residents, Council needs to learn from these groups to do a better job of collaborating and cooperating. I completely agree. We all bring many talents and attributes into chambers, and more emphasis needs to be placed on growing our city. We must move on and leave our personal biases at the door.

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In the coming weeks, we will be electing a new councillor. I look forward to working with the successful candidate to build a healthy, cooperative team that will represent the diverse needs of our residents. Moving forward, I challenge all St. Albert residents to partake in at least one of the many events happening in this city. I know I will be visiting the Botanical Gardens, The Art Walk, the Farmer’s Market, the food trucks at the grain elevators, a few block parties…. Our city offers so much that every day will be a new adventure. I hope to see you on the trails of Red Willow Park. And I know I certainly can’t wait to get my EEK! on this weekend. Owned and operated by

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Faces and Places Rainmaker Rodeo Parade On a beautiful sunny Saturday, the community of St. Albert came out in full force to enjoy the Rainmaker Rodeo parade. Dozens of floats representing local businesses and community groups walked the route through Mission to the downtown Perron District. The Kinsmen Club of St. Albert were celebrating their 50th anniversary of serving the community this year. Photos ANDREW MACLEOD, St. Albert Leader

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Ticket exchange for wrist bands opens Doors open to public – all four halls Main Stage - Hall #1: Animation Program - Family Fun #1 Hall #1: Caity Lotz Photo Op Main Stage - Hall #1: Animation Program - Science Fiction Fare #2 Main Stage - Hall #1: Sabre Guild Jedi Demonstration Panel Discussion - across from Hall #4: Meet the 501st Legion Main Stage - Hall #1: Animation Program - Family Drama #3 Hall #1: Caity Lotz Autographs Main Stage - Hall #1: Lewis Lavoie Live Pop Culture Painting Main Stage - Hall #1: Animation Program Artists and Inspiration #4 Panel Discussion - across from Hall #4: Film Festival 101 Main Stage - Hall #1: Animation Program - Oddities #5 Panel Discussion - across from Hall #4: Learn about Twitch with Tom @UnsanityLive Main Stage - Hall #1: Caity Lotz Panel Main Stage - Hall #1: Joe Wos Maze Performance Main Stage - Hall #1: Animation Program - Volk’s Tale #6 Panel Discussion - across from Hall #4: Lego 101 Panel Discussion - across from Hall #4: Digital Media with EDAC Main Stage - Hall #1: Adult Costume Contest Main Stage - Hall #1: Special Screening - Academy® nominated “The Tale of The Princess Kaguya”

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You want to look like you’ve been kissed by the sun but you don’t want to spend hours bathing in the sun. Here’s your three-step routine:

Apply eye colours that evoke the sandy texture of the beach, aquatic colours of the sea, and golden rays of the sun. Use a bronzer to impart a healthy sun kissed, golden glow and get that no-makeup look.

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FUN & GAMES Maze Creator coming to Eek Fest LEADER STAFF St. Albert Leader

Joining the festivities at Eek Fest is Joe Wos from Pittsburgh, PA who is a cartoonist, storyteller, writer, and performer.

Over the past 30 years he has found unique ways to combine his cartooning skills with other art forms. It all results in a blend of storytelling and live cartoon illustrations which he showcases nationwide for schools, festivals, libraries and events. His hand drawn illustrated mazes have been dubbed both the world’s largest and world’s most difficult. He is also a visiting resident cartoonist of the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California and is also the founder and former executive director of the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s museum of comic and cartoon art. He’ll be bringing along a 35’ maze that attendees will have an opportunity to try. As well, he’ll be doing two of his live performances over the weekend on the main stage. Tickets are available at www. theeek.com and the show runs May 30/31 at Servus Place.

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Wise customers read the fine print: ˆ, *, †, Ω, , § The Guts Glory Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after May 1, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ˆ3 For Free offer is available on select new 2014/2015 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram models at participating dealers from May 1, 2015 to June 1, 2015 inclusive. Offer includes the consumer’s choice of: (i) three (3) bi-weekly purchase/lease finance payments up to $750 in total (inclusive of all applicable fees and taxes); or (ii) up to $750 cash discount (deducted from the purchase price before taxes). Finance customers will receive a cheque for their first 3 bi-weekly payments (to a maximum of $750). Lease customers will have their first lease payment paid (to a maximum of $250), and will receive a cheque for the next 2 payments (to a maximum of $500). Offer available at participating Alberta dealers only. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014/2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing for up to 36 months available on select new 2015 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $29,398 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 36 months equals 78 bi-weekly payments of $377 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $29,398. Ω$10,000 in total discounts includes $8,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the dealer purchase/lease of 2015 Ram 1500 (excludes Regular Cab), 2014/2015 Ram 2500/3500, or 2014/2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before May 1, 2015. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible truck transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. 3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT with a Purchase Price of $29,398 (including applicable Consumer Cash and Loyalty Conquest Bonus Cash) financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $162 with a cost of borrowing of $4,314 and a total obligation of $33,712. ¥Longevity based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles In Operation data as of July 1, 2013, for model years 1994-2013 for all large pickups sold and available in Canada over the last 20 years. Based on 2500/250 and 3500/350 class pickups. When properly equipped. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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