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PRESCRIBED BURNING What’s It All About?

NUMEROLOGY

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Astrology for the Mathematical Mind

SAY “I DO”

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September 2016

Contents CONVERSATIONS 6 Fighting Fire with Fire

Understanding wildfires and prescribed burning

ARTS & CULTURE 11 Stargazing

Look up—way up—at Mother Nature’s time machine

17 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Numerology

Astrology for the mathematical mind

18 THEN & NOW

Rosemary Herb your enthusiasm

32 TRULY DEEPLY MADLY

May We Suggest…

A Festival Survival Guide

33 At the Box Office

Luck Be a Movie Tonight

CITY 34 MEET YOU THERE

WilliamRae Designs Inspiration from floor to ceiling

Perron Street Clock Tower Then & Now

37 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Bamboozled Say “I do” to amazing bamboo

TRENDING 38 Tree Doctoring

22 THE 8s

LIVING 25 FOOD & GATHERINGS

Preventative medicine for healthy gardens

40 Cartography (n.)

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From the Editor

KNOCK ON WOOD. We’ve all probably said it

more than once. And though you likely weren’t trying to ward off evil spirits, you probably were searching for a little luck. And luck is exactly what we’re exploring in this month’s issue of T8N. Sorta kinda…

Truth be told, luck is only part of the narrative we’re knitting.

The real theme we’re taking inspiration from is “Knock on Wood.” See where we’re going! No? Huh, I used to be better CARMEN D. HRYNCHUK at this… Well, stick with me anyway. Your full-­circle moment EDITOR-IN-CHIEF is coming. And here it is: not only does “Knock on Wood” explore luck and numerology and stargazing, it also takes an up-close look at forest management, the world of bamboo and our favourite woody herb—rosemary! In fact, our entire recipe section is brimming with savoury delights. We’ve got rosemary and sea-salt brownie cookies, balsamic-glazed lamb chops with rosemary honey—there’s even a rosemary and brown-sugar London Fog on the menu.

When we weren’t busy in the kitchen, we were out making friends with the artisans behind WilliamRae Designs, a fabulous couple who handcrafts wooden signs and ­custom-made furniture. If you haven’t already discovered them at our local farmers’ market, you can read all about them in this month’s Meet You There profile.

So there you have it. A pretty great theme, indeed. Hopefully, we won’t need luck to have you agree.

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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 9 September 2016 PUBLISHER

Rob Lightfoot

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Fighting Fire with Fire Understanding wildfires and prescribed burning

BY LESLIE VERMEER

FIRE—MIGHTY, WILD AND ever threatening to dance out of control—it’s one of

humans’ most basic fears. Yet, appropriately harnessed, fire heats our homes, cooks our food, lets us enjoy technology and adds beauty to our lives. And thus is born a paradox.

Perhaps our primal fear of fire explains why prescribed burning—deliberately setting fire to landscapes—is such a divisive topic. The question rising to the top is this: Are prescribed burns a practical way to protect people and property from devastating wildfires, or do they unnecessarily destroy natural habitats?

The answer involves a balance between the need to protect our communities and industries, and the realities of ecosystems that have evolved to burn.

WHAT IS A PRESCRIBED BURN?

TYPES OF FIRE There are three types of forest fires.

Ground fires burn at or just below ground level and may smoulder for months, even years.

Surface fires burn the understory, from the ground to roughly two metres high.

Crown fires, the most dangerous, most destructive fires, burn at the tops of trees.

Under the right conditions, fire can “jump” from one crown to another, enabling fire to spread rapidly. A forest fire may start as one type and evolve into another, or all three at once, if conditions permit.

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According to Parks Canada, “A prescribed fire is an intentional fire planned and managed by fire specialists,” in a forested or grassland area. A prescribed burn imitates a wildfire but burns under controlled conditions so that both the area burned and the intensity of the fire are limited. While it may seem counterintuitive, burning is one way we keep forests healthy. Prescribed burns can be used to manage wildlife corridors and animal habitats, such as a burn near Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site this year, undertaken to improve the food source for the site’s resident bison. Prescribed burning may also be used to remove non-native, sometimes invasive, plants from an area.

Prescribed burning is just one tool in the larger job of forest management. Forest management refers to the many decisions forest stewards make to shape forests to balance various goals. A big part of forest management involves balancing economic goals against many competing interests and values, such as habitat for wildlife, recreational use

of forested lands and aesthetic sensibilities— because let’s face it: cut blocks aren’t pretty.

A key element of today’s forest management is sustainable development, which refers to the premise that economic activities can be managed in ways the environment can support, so as not to waste, deplete or destroy natural resources. Prescribed burning is intended to make forestry sustainable by imitating the effects of natural fire. These effects include keeping insect pests in check and encouraging the growth of forbs (non-woody plants like lilies, buttercups and vetches), aspects of general forest succession.

The Sustainable Forest Management Network, based at the University of Alberta, reports that climate change could increase the amount of forest area burned in western Canada by 25 to 50 percent in coming decades.

Another important element of forest management is fire suppression, which means keeping wildfires from spreading. A wildfire is one that moves rapidly and destructively across large areas of forest or grassland.

Suppression starts with fire spotting and encompasses activities like water bombing, ground fighting, applying fire-retardant chemicals and digging firelines. The point of fire suppression is to stop fire. Here in Alberta, stopping wildfires has ironically

become one reason we need to consider prescribed ­burning.

DIFFERING PERSPECTIVES Virtually all of Alberta is susceptible to wildfires. St. Albert and Sturgeon County lie in the parkland natural region, where fire is relatively infrequent, but are close to both the boreal forest and the montane (the Rocky Mountains and foothills) zones, where fire is a significant force on the landscape.

The boreal forest is Alberta’s largest natural region, covering nearly 50 percent of the landmass, while the montane makes up another 17 percent. Alberta’s grassland—our hottest, driest terrain—encompasses 14 percent of the province. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry estimates Alberta’s Forest Protection Area at 38 million hectares. In short, there’s a lot to burn.

Forest fires burn about 28,000 square km of boreal forest across Canada annually.

Because Alberta’s climate is drier than that of Ontario or Quebec, our forests tend to burn more often and with greater intensity than those in other regions, and climate change may amplify this intensity. Canada’s weather patterns are shifting as the globe warms.

Current models predict a future with more electrical storms, which can start wildfires, and overall drier weather in western Canada, which increases the risk of wildfires.

If you’ve seen Bambi, you likely remember the scene in which animals race to escape the roaring, devouring wildfire. Fire, as Albertans know only too well, disrupts not

only forests and wildlife but also human lives and livelihoods. Fighting wildfires is difficult, expensive and often dangerous. So it’s easy to understand why we want to prevent fires.

Here’s another angle to consider. According to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Canada’s boreal forest stores some 71 million tonnes of carbon.

Given Alberta’s ongoing efforts to sequester carbon, our forests represent a tremendous resource for mitigating climate change. From that perspective, intentionally setting fire to the forest and releasing all that carbon seems wrongheaded. Yet fire is necessary

According to the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), forestry is a $5-billion industry, directly employing some 15,000 people and supporting another 30,000 through spinoff employment. to Alberta’s ecology. It is a natural form of disturbance that our forests and grasslands have experienced for millennia.

HOW WE GOT HERE Historically speaking, Alberta’s forests are fire dependent. Some of our most recognizable species, including lodgepole pine (Alberta’s provincial tree) and jack pine, need fire to regenerate. Others—trembling aspen, saskatoon and common fireweed, for

example—thrive after fire, creating fresh food sources for various species and restarting the cycle of growth.

For thousands of years, most fires were caused by lightning strikes and burned freely until they ran out of fuel or met natural barriers such as rivers. Research shows that some aboriginal groups used fire strategically in forests and on grassland to manage plant and animal species. But Alberta’s ecological cycle began to change with the arrival of scientific forest management.

Forestry is an important part of Alberta’s economy. According to the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA), forestry is a $5-billion industry, directly employing some 15,000 people and supporting another 30,000 through spinoff employment. The industry harvests timber and turns wood and wood pulp into thousands of products we use every day, including paper, numerous chemicals, food products and more.

Because the forest is so economically valuable, for decades Alberta has been aggressive about fire suppression. One result of this regime is that in many parts of the province, the fuel load on wild lands is very high. That is, there’s a lot of organic matter that might have been recycled through burning and regeneration that is instead on the ground as snags (standing dead trees), windfalls (dead trees knocked down by wind) and very old living trees. More available fuel creates the potential for bigger, more intense fires that are challenging to fight.

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At the same time, the province emphasizes the recreational values of our wild lands.

Industrial development has made wilderness much more accessible, allowing Albertans to explore our beautiful province through camping, bird watching, fishing, hunting and other activities. The downside of access, however, is that human activity is the leading cause of wildfires, so fire suppression and prevention must remain a priority. Also, an increasing number of Albertans own residential properties, including vacation homes, in the boreal and montane zones. These owners want to keep their properties safe and expect fire suppression and property protection.

For some people, all burning, whether natural or intentional, is bad. The trouble is, humans have so fragmented the landscape that burning and habitat loss are inevitable.

Many bird and animal species depend on extensive, continuous forest. Some, like the woodland caribou and the marten, need oldgrowth forest in particular to thrive. Intact

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forests are essential to a healthy, diverse environment. Because much of Alberta’s forested land has been disrupted—through forestry, but also through oil and gas exploration, pipelines, roads and other human encroachment—today’s forest is piecemeal at best. Environmental advocates demand habitat preservation and protection, including fire suppression in old-growth areas.

In Alberta, a forest’s typical lifespan is just 80 to 100 years. Some stands, through luck or intervention, may live much longer, however—for 200 years or more in some cases.

From an industrial perspective, these stands are over-mature. There’s a limit to how long a forest can remain healthy in our climate, and the ecosystem of an over-mature forest is unhealthy. A large amount of organic matter accumulates on the forest floor; nutrients stop cycling efficiently and are trapped. Over millennia, fire has restored forests to health, but increasingly we refuse to let nature take its course.

That point leads to the crux issue. Because Alberta has used suppression so successfully in the past, we may now need prescribed burning to reduce the amount of burnable material on provincial lands. And because we face a future of more frequent, more intense wildfires, prescribed burning may be the tool we need to protect industrial sites, communities and wilderness itself. That is, to protect our forests, we must let them burn—­ cautiously, in limited ways.

IS IT TOO LATE? A wildfire may release tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere as it burns organic matter.

Carbon, in various gaseous forms, contributes to global warming. But that’s not the whole story.

Some of the carbon released by fire is quickly reabsorbed as plants, shrubs and trees regrow. This natural cycle has existed around the globe for millions of years. It is of concern today, however, because of human

BE FIRE SMART! Humans cause most wildfires. Here are some ways you can reduce the risk.

Never build a fire during hot, windy weather.

pressures on natural spaces and because of conflicting values regarding fire spread and fire suppression.

Never throw cigarettes or matches from your vehicle when driving through rural or wilderness areas.

they are also difficult to extinguish. Larger, hotter fires pose real environmental and social threats.

CPAWS describes forests as carbon dioxide sinks, part of humans’ larger strategy for managing climate change. The AFPA notes a 25-year-old pine tree will absorb 6.82 kg of carbon dioxide in a year. To put that in a larger context, “Over its 80-year life cycle, 1 hectare of pine sequesters 1.86 tonnes of carbon.” As Alberta tries to reduce its carbon emissions, reducing the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere by fire is vital.

Keep trees, shrubs and grass around rural properties (including vacation homes) well trimmed and watered.

There isn’t a single, simple prescription, but forest management is necessarily at the centre of the interests and values that meet on our wild lands. Part of the issue comes down to land-use policy. The Alberta Forest Service position is that forests are a resource for humans to use and respect. How we use them is a matter for ongoing discussion among industries, land owners, various level of government and the public at large. But here’s the rub: we all lose if we make the wrong decisions.

Advocates say the thoughtful application of prescribed burning can prevent or contain future wildfires. This is the idea behind firebreaks, large spaces devoid of organic matter, which prevent wildfire from spreading, or at least slows it down. From this perspective, prescribed burning can reduce the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere by limiting the overall volume of organic matter burned in a given year.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Douse it with water, and stir the ashes until they are cold before you leave your campsite.

Observe fire-condition notices in parks, and respect fire bans.

Report any unattended or out-of-control fires immediately.

The Sustainable Forest Management Network, based at the University of Alberta, reports that climate change could increase the amount of forest area burned in western Canada by 25 to 50 percent in coming decades. These fires may also burn hotter than past fires did. Intense fires destroy not only the forest but also the soil structure;

The problem is randomness. We cannot control the weather or where and when lightning will strike. We also cannot control human behaviour, and accidents, arson and plain carelessness can all lead to fire. What we can do is try to moderate the consequences of the factors we cannot control. P ­ rescribed burning is one tool for doing so. t8n

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STARGAZING

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we see on a clear night could already be gone. That’s why stargazing is like witnessing time travel in its simplest form.

This Einsteinian fact has everything to do with the distance that light has to travel to get to us. Witnessing this blast from the past, however, is hindered by the presence of light pollution, which makes all but the brightest stars invisible. Fortunately, areas of land across the world are being set aside where the only light to be seen is from the sky above you. So, getting out of the city to take in the full glory of a cloudless night is easy—all you need is time, a few astronomy basics, plus a blanket to keep you warm. Take a look.

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targazing and city living may seem an unlikely mix, but being limited to the stars that are visible in urban areas can help you pick out the brighter ones with just a pair of binoculars. You can also invest in one of three basic types of telescopes: a refractor that uses lenses, a reflector that uses mirrors or a ­catadioptric that uses lenses and mirrors. Remember, however, that moonlight can hinder good sky viewing.

Also, the moon rises about 50 minutes later each day because it constantly shifts about 13 degrees towards the east. Keep this in mind to minimize moonlight interference when you set up your telescope or point your binoculars towards the heavens.

Dark-Sky Preserves The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) describes dark-sky preserves (DSP) as land found in or around parks that have a reduction or elimination of artificial light. Besides being a great place to view the night sky, DSPs also help nocturnal animals, plants and humans keep to their normal Circadian rhythms.

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Nocturnal Preserves (NP) are areas of land—usually rural—with little to no artificial lighting and a buffer zone of trees for blocking out artificial light.

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BEAVER HILLS DARK-SKY PRESERVE, ALBERTA Location: Elk Island National Park, including Cooking-Lake Blackfoot Provincial Area Size: 293 square km RASC designation: Received DSP status Sept. 2006, on Elk Island’s 100th Anniversary Astronomy in the park: The Edmonton RASC has been visiting this preserve for over 20 years. It holds public astronomy programs, but also raises awareness about the damaging effects that light pollution has on the environment.

JASPER NATIONAL PARK DARK-SKY PRESERVE, ALBERTA Locations: Marmot Meadows, Athabasca Glacier, Jasper House and Pyramid Island Size: 11,228 square km RASC designation: Received DSP status March 2011 Astronomy in the park: October is Dark Sky Month in Jasper and is celebrated with a Dark-Sky Festival. This year’s event runs October 14 to 23.

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targazing really doesn’t require more than a healthy dose of wonder and a few astronomy basics. Books and websites are also great resources to help you locate constellations, planets, galaxies or even the International Space Station.

NASA’s website is always a wealth of information, and the RASC’s has a list of Canadian star parties to attend, as well as links to all the DSP sites across Canada.

Don’t forget about Edmonton Telus World of Science.

Its website lists classes and upcoming events.

So whether you are new to stargazing or were born with a telescope in your hands, looking up at a star that twinkles back at you is always awe-inspiring— especially when that star’s light took tens-of-thousands of years to reach Earth. t8n

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30 Years of

Tradition t all started 30 years ago when Itheir a few fellow employees asked co-worker, Craig Stanley,

who was a 1st Degree black belt in Taekwon-do, to teach them. From the very humble beginnings of seven students, the Phoenix Taekwon-do Club has become one of the largest in Western Canada, teaching the original style as created by the founder, General Choi Hong Hi. In fact, the scope of that simple beginning is even larger than the current 800-plus members in the 8 Phoenix locations around Edmonton. Every single one of the International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF) schools in the Edmonton area owes its start to Phoenix. Another 8 clubs and another 700 or so students to add to the total student base that trace their start to Phoenix.

Over the course of the 30-year run so far, Phoenix has produced hundreds of black belts and touched thousands of others who started the martial art journey to black belt but stopped along the way. The impact was so great on a number of the

students that, now as adults, their children have joined the club and are making their own way towards black belt. It can be a long journey too. Some students started when they were five years old and are now in their twenties, wearing black belts of all different degrees, and are now teaching new five-year-old students who are beginning their own journeys in the martial arts.

It’s great to look back at the 30-year history of Phoenix, but the club is also looking to the future. In September of 2017, a number of students will be heading to the Netherlands to compete in the Open World Championships. They are already starting their training, which includes attending six or more tournaments in Canada to gain experience and hone their game. One of those six will be here in the Edmonton area and hosted by Phoenix. Earlier this year, the annual event had 461 competitors attend. It set another milestone, as it was the 20th time Phoenix ran its Championships.

Currently Phoenix has three permanent facilities, with its flagship being the St. Albert location. Having a permanent home base allows for greater training and learning opportunities. The 200 local students can attend classes 6 days a week if they like.

With the ability to alter their schedules as they need to on a weekly basis, they never have to miss a moment of kicking and punching. And, ultimately, that is what Taekwon-do is all about.

In fact, the name Taekwon-do means “the way of kicking and punching.” And Phoenix plans to do that for another 30 years, at least.

Cool Fact Phoenix Taekwon-do’s children’s program, Shadow Warriors, was designed in the early 90s when more and more parents were showing up to the club looking for a martial arts program for their young children.

Martial arts for kids exploded in the early 90s thanks to Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers, just as it did for adults in the 70s and 80s with Bruce Lee movies and The Karate Kid. At the time, there was no such thing as a kids’ program for Taekwon-do, but realizing the benefit for the younger students, Stanley designed a slower paced program that focused on respect and discipline while learning basic Taekwon-do moves.

Today, the Shadow Warrior program is our single largest club program, with hundreds of young students kicking and punching every week.

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Fun Fact Numerology isn’t only practiced by mystics.

One of the most common numerological beliefs is triskaidekaphobia: The belief that the number 13 brings bad fortune.

NUM E ROLOGY Astrology for the mathematical mind WHILE SOME OF us might consider

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it to be silly, humans have a long history of ascribing spiritual significance to certain numbers. This process is known as numerology, and it teaches us that each number holds a kind of power. As the theory goes, if we open our minds, we can tap into this power and learn to understand how numbers influence our behaviour and decide our fate. At least, that’s the idea.

Western Numerology can trace its origins all the way back to the sixth century BCE, to a mathematician named Pythagoras. You probably remember him for this famous mathematical theorem: A2+B2=C2, the one that helped you with all of those tricky triangles back in junior high. But what your math teacher didn’t tell you is that Pythagoras was also a mathematical mystic who preached about the spiritual power of numbers.

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Sir Isaac Newton, widely considered one of the greatest physicists of all time, had only a passing interest in science. His real passion was Biblical numerology, and he spent most of his days tracing the patterns of numbers in the Bible, trying to predict the second coming of Christ.

Pythagoras taught his followers that numbers vibrate at different frequencies and that these frequencies can be manipulated to create good fortune or tell the future. The key to achieving happiness in life (according to Pythagoras) is to live your life according to what the numbers dictate.

HOW IT WORKS All numbers within Pythagorean numerology can be distilled down to a single digit, and each digit from one to nine can be paired with a specific attribute. For example, if you were born on 12/01/1982, you would add the digits of each individual number together (1+2/0+1/1+9+8+2), and then add the sums together [3+1+(2+0)] giving you a “birth number” of six. Six is the number of family and nurturing, so to live your life to its full potential, Pythagorean numerologists would advise surrounding yourself with family.

All numbers in life are significant, from your address to the sum of the letters in your name, and each one is said to influence your fate to some degree. Unlike astrology, numerology does not attempt to describe who you are, but rather what kind of person you should become in order to maximize your own individual happiness.

NUMEROLOGY AROUND THE WORLD Numerology couldn’t exactly be called a hard science, given that different cultures have different numerical systems and calendars of differing lengths. But even though the specifics of Western numerology don’t translate easily, Pythagoras’ belief in the power of numbers is something that resonates across cultures.

Biblical numerology is a Christian numerological system that crops up quite frequently.

Certain numbers are constantly repeated throughout the Bible, and these numbers carry a certain amount of luck with them, good or bad. For example, three (representative of the trinity) is the number of unity and completion, and it brings a lot of good luck. Six, on the other hand, is the number of imperfection and should be avoided. Three sixes in a row, of course, is complete imperfection, and represents evil.

Chinese numerology is based around the idea that certain numbers sound like certain attributes when spoken aloud. For example, in Chinese mysticism, the word for seven sounds remarkably similar to the word for togetherness and, therefore, is the number of unity. Six, in contrast to Christian thought, is a lucky number when it comes to business.

Unfortunately, for those looking for hard answers in life, the solutions that numerology provides can be quite variable. The good news is that if one numerological system isn’t quite working out for you, there are plenty of others to choose from. t8n

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Then & Now

PERRON STREET CLOCK TOWER THEN & NOW

THE CLOCK TOWER on Perron Street is one of the more iconic buildings that

make up the St. Albert skyline. And for many of us, it represents home. It ticks a friendly goodbye to us on our morning commute and stands there to welcome us home at the end of the day. Considering its familiarity, it might come as a surprise to hear that it isn’t actually a clock tower at all—at least, that’s not all it is. Since its construction in 1995, the Perron Street clock tower has also quietly been home to a University of Alberta research facility. Yes, really.

1990s In the mid 90s, Mike Hatzinikolas, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Alberta, approached the then-mayor of St. Albert, Anita Ratchinsky, with a proposal.

He wanted to study how bricks weather and erode over time, and to do that properly he needed a brick building to study. But not just any brick building. No existing buildings would do, as they had already started their centuries-long weathering process. Dr. Hatzinikolas needed a new building—one of his own. As you can guess, a deal was struck, and the U of A research station/St. Albert clock tower was born.

In June of 1995, construction began. To keep costs at a minimum, the construction crew was volunteer-based, and many of the materials were donated by various businesses within St. Albert. Over the next few months, the tower slowly rose, and in September, with no great fanfare, the building was completed. The tests could now begin.

From the outside, the tower appeared neat and uniform, but the inside of the tower told a different story. The four walls were constructed using four different methods, each simulating a different construction style.

From those walls hung a myriad of weights, pendulums and machines used to conduct measurements on the structure. After less than a year, Dr. Hatzinikolas and his team acquired all of the measurements needed for their study, and the tower was left to fulfill its secondary purpose: to act as a giant timepiece for the people of St. Albert.

2000s While the clock tower’s construction was a source of great excitement for the University of Alberta’s research team and for city council, the idea of watching the slow decay of bricks never really captured the imagination of the general public. Not surprisingly, the structure received little attention over

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Dr. Hatzinikolas originally wanted to build a leaning clock tower, as the added stresses of sloped walls would generate more interesting data. City council refused this request due to aesthetic concerns.

FUN FACT The four gryphons that sit atop the tower were originally gargoyles donated by Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens. They had to be replaced because they were a bit too small to see.

the next decade, and by the mid 2000s, we were all more likely to be looking down at our phones for the time rather than up to the sky. The tower, however, quietly remained, slowly becoming a comforting sight on the horizon.

2010s The new decade brought renewed interest in the tower on the part of the University. New engineering professors reasoned that the tower could still yield valuable data and that there were exciting new experiments to be run. And so, in 2013, under the leadership of Dr. Yasser Korany, the University research teams returned to our clock tower.

Technology had changed quite a bit since the last time university researchers entered the tower, so the first order of business was to remove whatever weights and pendulums had been left behind and to replace them with the latest in electronic monitoring systems. Today, that data continues to be ­collected. Exciting? Well, not by all definitions. It is, however, incredibly important work, as the structural degradation of buildings affects us all. If you’re concerned about our skyline once the tests are completed, don’t worry. Degradation is a remarkably slow process, and our clock tower will be with us for a long time to come. t8n

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As soon as you walk in, you get the sensation of walking into your own kitchenette in the morning. There’s a cozy feeling that’s enhanced by the delicious smells of breakfast cooking and fresh coffee brewing. The servers, a mix of Canadian and Irish ladies, welcome you with sincere smiles and superb service no matter how early in the day it is. The amazing kitchen staff serve up their best in culinary skills—everything from oatmeal with honey and cream to a Rueben on rye. As you enjoy your meal, you’ll notice that all the staff get along famously, which makes any meal just that more enjoyable. You’ll also be spoiled for choice on what to eat for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Ann brought her menu from Ireland but also added “your normal Canadian fare.”

The most popular item is the eggs Benedict, including versions such as “The Surfer” with smoked salmon, “The Italiano” with prosciutto and basil pesto and “The Basic” with Canadian bacon.

On the weekend, the lineups are out the door.

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or beef fat and pig’s blood. White pudding is similar, but without the blood. People who try white pudding in the Dubliner omelette come back for more.

Earlier this year, the Best of T8N announced that Toast won top prize for being the best breakfast restaurant chosen by St. Albert citizens. Yet Ann and staff are still surprised by how many people come in and say they never knew Toast has been at Inglewood Shopping Centre for 18 months—even people who live in St. Albert. A 99.3 Radio ad has also helped get the word out, as people are coming in and saying, “We came to meet the voice of Toast.” So, if you have a hankering for an eggs Benedict or need a full Irish breakfast to get the day off to a good start, Toast Breakfast & Lunch has what you’re looking for in food, ambience and service—just like home but without the dishes to do afterwards.

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100 Block West is a new commercial development located in the heart of Morinville. 100 Block West is currently offering four spacious retail spaces fit for businesses that are just getting off the ground, as well as those looking to expand.

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100 Block West is also located next to a large residential zone, which includes many homes, schools and apartment buildings.

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The populations of Morinville and of Sturgeon County as a whole are both on the rise, and businesses wishing to expand their reach to the north of St. Albert will be among the first to tap into this emerging market. Being a part of one of the fastest growing communities in the Capital Region means that the businesses of 100 Block West will have no shortage of customers.

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Herb your enthusiasm F E W H E R BS A R E as versatile as rosema ry. A nd even fewer signal the arrival of autumn. And though we aren’t prepared, just yet, to say goodbye to summer, there’s no better place than the kitchen to make the transition. And what a great smelling kitchen it is! There are maple and rosemary spiced nuts it the oven and lamb chops with rosemary honey on the grill. And don’t forget about the chocolatey brownie cookies with rosemary and sea salt. We certainly ­h aven’t. Ready to herb your enthu­ siasm? Good. Because rosemary is the star of this menu. So delicious.

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Maple & Rosemary Spiced Nuts

Rosemary & Sage Lemon Pickles

This recipe should make for a week’s worth of nibbling, but let’s just say that you might want to double it.

Looking for a recipe to ease you into autumn? These yummy quick pickles are it.

4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 4 cups baby cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch circles 6 ribbons of lemon zest (use a vegetable peeler) 6 sprigs of rosemary (2-inch-long pieces) 6 sage leaves 1 1/2 cups apple-cider vinegar 3 tbsp pickling salt 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup white sugar 2 quart jars

1 cup cashews 3/4 cup almonds 3/4 cup walnuts 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 1/2 tbsp chopped rosemary 1/4 tsp smoked hot paprika 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

While the oven heats, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, and toss them to coat. Spread the nuts in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, and pop them in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, mixing them once at the halfway mark. Pack the cooled nuts in an airtight container, and store in the pantry for up to 3 weeks.

Rosemary & Garlic Baked Camembert Gooey, garlicy cheese, anyone? A perfect appetizer or late-night indulgence.

1 wheel of Camembert cheese (about 8 ounces) 1 clove garlic, sliced in half (for seasoning the ramekin) 1 clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 1/2 tsp freshly chopped rosemary 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil French bread or crackers for dipping

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and take out an oven-safe ramekin or bowl that’s slightly larger than your wheel of cheese. Rub the inside of the ramekin with the cut end of the halved garlic clove.

Unwrap the cheese, and place it in the prepared ramekin.

Score through the rind in a crosshatch pattern, and insert the garlic slices into the openings. Sprinkle with rosemary, drizzle with olive oil and place the ramekin on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, and let set for 5 minutes before digging in. Serve with your favourite bread or crackers.

Divide the garlic evenly between 2 freshly washed quart jars. Next, layer in the shallots, cucumber slices, lemon zest, rosemary and sage, leaving a finger-width of space at the top of each jar.

To a large pot, add the vinegar, salt, water and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.

Remove the boiled brine from the heat, and carefully ladle it over the cucumbers to cover. Pop on the lids, allow to cool and then refrigerate for 4 days before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.

Rosemary Lemon Salt The only thing this salt can’t do is last long.

Season chicken and fish with it, sprinkle it over hot French fries or dip the rim of your Caesar glass in it. Delicious!

1/3 cup sea salt 2 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary Zest of 2 lemons

Place all the ingredients in a mortar, and toss them together with your fingertips. Next, use a pestle to massage all the flavours into the salt (without pulverizing the salt). Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

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Rosemary & Chive Parmesan Skillet Bread Never made skillet bread before? This fool-proof recipe will change that.

2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 2 cups lukewarm water 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp chopped rosemary (plus extra for garnish) 1 tbsp chopped chives 1 tbsp lemon zest (or orange zest) 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for oiling the pan) 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for the top of the bread) 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

To a large mixing bowl, add the instant yeast and water. Mix to dissolve, then stir in 2 cups of the four. Add the rosemary, chives, lemon zest and salt, and stir again. Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of flour, and mix it in well (it will be sticky and shaggy). Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let the dough rise for 1 hour. After 1 hour, preheat your oven to 400ËšF, and brush a large cast-iron skillet with 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. With floured hands, punch down the risen dough, and form it into a round disc.

Place it in the centre of the skillet, cover it loosely with oiled plastic wrap and let it rise 20 to 30 minutes.

When risen, remove the plastic wrap, drizzle the dough with olive oil, sprinkle it with rosemary and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, sprinkle on the Parmesan, and bake for 20 minutes more. Tip the baked bread out of the skillet and onto a rack to cool.

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Balsamic-Glazed Lamb Chops with Rosemary Honey Cooking lamb doesn’t need to be intimidating, and these chops are delicious proof.

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsp honey 2 tsp freshly chopped rosemary 4 lamb chops Rosemary lemon salt, to taste (See Rosemary Lemon Salt recipe) Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)

Place the balsamic vinegar, honey and chopped rosemary in a small pan, and bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often.

Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer until reduced by half. Set the glaze aside.

Season the chops on both sides with rosemary lemon salt and black pepper, to taste. Next heat a grill pan (or frying pan) to medium-high, and add the olive oil. Add the chops to the pan, and grill them for 3 minutes on the first side.

Reduce the heat to medium, and flip the chops.

Cook them on the second side for 3 more minutes. Brush the chops generously with the balsamic glaze, and let cook 1 more minute (or longer depending on the thickness). Remove the chops to a warm plate, cover loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before digging in.

Goat Cheese & Rosemary Butternut Squash Want to give your mashed potatoes a run for their money? Give this butternut squash a try.

2 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp butter or extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp freshly chopped chives 2 tsp freshly chopped rosemary Rrosemary lemon salt, to taste (See Rosemary Lemon Salt recipe) Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Boil the peeled and cubed butternut squash in a large pot of salted water. When fork tender, drain the squash in a colander and return them to the pot. While the squash is still hot, add the crumbled goat cheese to the pot, along with the butter or olive oil and the chopped chives and rosemary.

Mash it all together with a potato masher, and season with salt and pepper.

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Rosemary & Brown Sugar London Fog Move over, pumpkin-spice latte. There’s a new drink in town.

1 1/2 cups boiling water (or enough to fill your mug) 1 Earl Grey tea bag 1/2 cup 2% milk 1 to 2 tbsp rosemary & brown sugar syrup (See Rosemary & Brown Sugar Syrup recipe) Brown sugar, to garnish

Steep an Earl Grey tea bag in a mug filled with boiling water, and let steep for 3 minutes.

While the tea steeps, heat the milk in a small pot over medium-high just until it almost begins to boil. Next, reduce the heat to low, and vigorously whisk the milk until it is very frothy (about 2 minutes).

Remove the tea bag from the mug, stir in the rosemary & brown sugar syrup to taste and top with the frothy milk. Garnish with brown sugar, and enjoy.

Rosemary & Brown Sugar Syrup Perfect for adding some sweet and savoury to your favourite hot coffee or tea. Particularly delicious in a London Fog. 1 cup water 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp freshly chopped rosemary 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all the syrup ingredients in a small pot, and bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat, and set aside to cool completely. Strain the syrup, pour it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Lemon & Rosemary Zucchini Bundt Cake Few things go better with a coffee break than a bundt cake. This one won’t disappoint.

Chocolatey Olive Oil Cookies with Rosemary & Sea Salt If you like dark and decadent brownie cookies, these salty little indulgences are for you.

1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp grated orange zest (optional) 1 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp very hot tap water 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt (plus more for sprinkling) 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped rosemary 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts Sea salt, for sprinkling

In a small bowl (or mug), dissolve the baking soda in the hot water.

Next, add the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda solution to the sugar and egg mixture.

Mix with a spoon until combined, and then add the rosemary, chocolate chips and walnuts. Mix again, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours (or overnight).

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon out 8 generously rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle the cookie tops with sea salt and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove the soft cookies to a cooling rack, and let cool completely (if you can wait that long).

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 3 eggs 3/4 cup plain yogourt 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary 3 tsp grated lemon zest 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed to remove moisture

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and grease and flour a large bundt pan.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy, and then beat in the sugar. Next, add the eggs, and beat again until smooth. Add the flour mixture and the yogourt, and gently mix until combined.

Next, stir in the lemon juice, rosemary, lemon zest and zucchini. Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then tip the cake out onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely.

Place the olive oil and sugar in a large bowl, and whisk them until combined. Add the eggs, vanilla and orange zest, and whisk again.

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On Kids and Concussions Sports related concussions, at least the ones that get reported, are on the rise. With three active kids of my own in multiple different sports, it is a topic that hits close to home. It is very important to realize that a person does not need to be knocked out – or even hit on the head – to have a concussion.

Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury not usually seen with MRI or CT scans but are still detectable when certain functions, such as vision, are measured. Science tells us that repeated concussions (even mild ones) in succession can cause long-term damage, so our goal at the office is to effect change not only through education but also by screening as many of our young patients as we can. Our office now has a non-

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invasive testing system that can help identify concussions when the diagnosis is unclear. It does this by establishing a baseline assessment and looking for changes post injury.

Sports are still overwhelmingly good for our kids and have benefits such as better self-esteem and improved physical health. But with the prevalence of concussions on the rise, having a method to help identify even mild concussions is exciting to me both as a parent and as a clinician. The first and the most important step, however, is identifying the problem. Because when managed properly, there is usually no cause for concern regarding any longterm damage.

A recent online poll by Angus Reid indicated that 1 in 5 Canadians have been concussed while playing sports. There was also a recent study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine that cited a 60% increase in concussion incidence between 2007 and 2014, with the greatest change in the 10-19 year old age group. With the passing of Rowan’s Law concussion legislation in Ontario and with the Liberal Government’s March Federal Budget providing 1.4 million dollars for the Public health agency of Canada to look at ways to harmonize concussion management guidelines across the country, we are moving in the right direction. For the moment though, outside of Ontario there is no clear legislation mandating a policy on concussion recognition and manage­ ment, many times leaving the decisions in the hands of the parents and the coaches. I have included links to a few

great resources that can help us to make educated decisions on when to seek medical care for our children. (http://www.parachutecanada.org/concussion), (http://www.cdc. gov/headsup/basics/index.html) It is comforting to know that even if a player is concussed, 80 to 90% are symptom-free in four to six weeks, but for some it persists for months. This is called post-concussion syndrome. Control of eye movements, focusing and many other aspects of visual system are particularly vulnerable to concussion and, as such, commonly affected. In fact, vision alone accounts for more than 50% of the brains pathways. Some common visual complaints include blurred or double vision, eye fatigue, difficulty following objects, light sensitivity and motion sensitivity. Treatment options can range from a change in glasses prescription and special tints to vision therapy, which in many cases can greatly speed up visual recovery. Our office now uses the King-Devick Recovery Acceleration Program, which is a program specifically designed to speed up visual

resolution to those suffering lingering symptoms post-concussion.

If a concussion does happen it is very important to realize that returning to play before fully recovered increases the risk of obtaining another brain injury which can be more significant. It is also important to know that the brain is sometimes still vulnerable to a repeat injury even after symptoms have resolved. Therefore it is important to follow the official “Return to Play Guidelines” when attempting to return back to sport (http://www.coach.ca/files/ returntoplayguidelines.pdf). If you have any questions in regards to the screening protocol or treatment options, feel free to contact the office at any time.

The culture of sport is changing in the right direction and will hopefully continue to change. In the mean time, let’s work together to protect our kids while allowing them to play the sports that they love.

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ridiculous) thing, especially prevalent around festival season. Worried you’ve missed out? Don’t be. There are still plenty of festivals to be had, and we’re here to help you slide right in. Whether you’re popping out to St. Albert’s Artwalk or hitting the road to Jasper’s Folk Fest, here are 10 tips to get you ready, chilling and able.

Happy trails!

1. Get your tickets early—It’s not uncommon for music and theatre festivals to sell out months in advance, so be sure to grab your tickets as early as possible. The same rule goes for multi-ticket festivals.

Try to get tickets for food and rides as early as you can, too, so that you won’t spend all day waiting in line.

2. Plan your route—Parking can be hard to find at festivals or may even be prohibited entirely. In most cases, you’ll be better off biking or using public transit. Make sure you know the correct routes and departure times so you don’t end up late for your favourite events.

3. Plan your schedule—If you want to see every concert or visit every booth at a festival, be sure to plan your day in advance so that you don’t miss a thing.

FIND A FESTIVAL OR EVENT! Pride Calgary, Shaw Millennium Park, August 25 to September 5 Art Walk St. Albert, September 1 Cinema Series at Fort Edmonton Park, every Thursday at 7:30 pm ITU World Triathlon, William Hawrelak Park, September 3 Star Party, Elk Island National Park, September 4 Jasper Folk Festival, Centennial Park, September 9 to 11

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4. Charge all of your devices—Many festival grounds won’t have access to electricity, so make sure all of your cameras and phones are fully charged before you leave your house. Bring a few extra battery packs or even a portable charger if possible.

5. Bring enough cash to last the day— ATMs can be hard to come by, and if you do find one, there will likely be many people waiting to use it.

6. Pack a lunch—If the festival you’re attending isn’t food-themed, you might want to pack your own snacks. Festival food can be a little pricey, and you’ll save a lot by bringing food from home. Just be sure to stick to non-perishables or snacks that don’t require refrigeration.

7. Stay hydrated—It can get very hot out there (even in the fall), so make sure to bring at least one large water bottle and to fill it up throughout the day. Hydration is your best defense against heatstroke and will generally help keep your stamina up (and your crankiness down).

8. Come prepared for all types of weather—Most city festivals are outdoors, so remember to pack a hat, plenty of sunscreen, some warm clothes, an umbrella and even a flashlight for the evenings. A small tarp to sit on is also a plus if the grass gets wet.

9. Familiarize yourself with the festival grounds—Most big festivals provide maps to help patrons get around. Print off a copy, or save it to your phone so that you’ll always know where you’re going.

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W ILLIAM R AE D ESIGNS

Inspiration from floor to ceiling IF YOU’VE EVER stressed over find-

ing the perfect gift or spent countless weekends searching for just the right piece of furniture, you’ll definitely appreciate Willia m Rae Designs.

Its creators, Morinville-based couple Cou r tney H a na k a nd F ra ser A llan, specialize in handcrafting rustic, wooden signs and building high-quality custom furniture for throngs of local customers (inter­ national ones, too).

Though Hanak and Allan officially launched WilliamRae Designs in 2014, the endeavour began about two years prior as a DIY project.

As Hanak explains, “It all started because we needed a new bed.” “I did carpentry in university,” says Allan, “so I figured I could build it. I just found some crates, and made us a bed out of them.”

To their surprise, it wasn’t long before word got out about Allan’s creation. “Someone asked me to make a bed for them. Then someone else asked for a table. Then it was a dresser. It spiralled from there,” he explains.

“Pretty soon I had three or four months of back orders. When I started with the first bed, I was borrowing power tools from a buddy. I slowly built up a shop and got everything I needed.”

Around the same time, Hanak was about to go on maternity leave with the couple’s daughter (who is now two) and took the opportunity to explore her own creativity. “Fraser taught me a lot about woodworking,” says Hanak.

WILLIAMRAE DESIGNS AT A GLANCE Owners: Courtney Hanak and Fraser Allan Location: Etsy, St. Albert Farmers’ Market, local craft fairs Specialty: Handcrafted wood signs and custom-made furniture Interesting Fact: WilliamRae combines Fraser’s and Courtney’s middle names

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FUN FACT WilliamRae Designs signs range from $15 (for a print) up to $110 (for their largest sign). Furniture prices range as well. Benches start at $200, coffee tables around $250 and kitchen tables sell for around $900.

The most expensive piece they’ve created was a kitchen table made from exotic wood, which sold for about $2000.

“I’ve always been crafty. We went from doing just furniture, to adding home décor, to focusing on the signs.”

Fast-forward to today, and business is booming. Fraser has left his job as a drafting technologist to work in the business full time, and Hanak never returned to her administrative job after her maternity leave.

“It was a mixture of terror and relief to leave my job,” says Allan, “but my passion had shifted.” Hanak adds, “We don’t know why

What Do WilliamRae Design’s Top-Selling Signs Say? “Some of My Best Friends Have Never Said a Word to Me.” (Written in the silhouette of a dog).

“It is our choices, Harry, that show us who we really are, far more than our abilities.”

– Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets the business took off like it did. We didn’t set out for it. We’ve grown so fast over the last year, we have to lean our bikes on the wall outside the shop because there is no more room.”

According to Hanak, their handmade signs make up 80 to 90 percent of their business today—they produce about 100 per week. The signs, which Hanak designs in Adobe Illustrator and frames with pine wood, feature funny quotes, song lyrics, inspirational phrases and the like.

“Quotations and words are very important.

They are powerful. One time I saw a lady burst into tears after seeing one of my signs at the farmers’ market. It was a song lyric.

Later her friend came back and bought it for her.”

Hanak and Fraser sell their signs online in their Etsy shop, at the St. Albert Farmers’ Market in the summer and fall and at craft markets in St. Albert and Edmonton throughout the year. The pair also takes custom furniture orders through WilliamRae

Designs’ Facebook page and by email. “We’ve even had people order stuff through Etsy or at the market and then come to our house in Morinville to pick it up… It means a lot when they can see they’ve gotten something unique with that handmade touch to it.” says Hanak.

With creations from WilliamRae Designs cropping up in homes all over St. Albert, it’s safe to say that when it comes to this creative couple, all signs point to success. Check them out, and say hi. t8n

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Performing Classes Do your kids have a flair for acting? Have you ever wanted to see what it would be like to be in a musical? St. Albert Children’s Theatre is offering fall classes for those wanting to try the stage. Choose from classes such as the following: Acting, Broadway Babies, Musical Theatre and Broadway or Bust.

Register early to secure your spot.

Date: September 7 to December 3

(check website for updates) Location: St. Albert Children’s Theatre Rehearsal Space, #10a 215 Carnegie Drive For more info: visit stalbert.ca/experience/ stalbert-childrens-theatre EVENT

ITU World Triathlon Edmonton Athletes of all ages and abilities will gather to participate in all sorts of competitions, such as National Sprint Duathlon Championships, Aquathlon (swim and run) and Aquabike (swim and bike). Edmonton is the only Canadian stop on the ITU World Tour.

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Lee Williams with Frank's Mistake (L) and Air Cadet (R), 1949.

EXHIBIT EXHIBIT

Reconstructions Artist Brenda Danbrook takes us on a tour of the past, marrying her photography with everyday items long since abandoned: washing boards, clotheslines and pegs, as well as her own hand-thrown ceramic plates. Reflect on the past through her unique vignettes.

Date: September 1 to October 29

Weiller and Williams Co. Ltd: Building a Livestock Empire This Musée Héritage Museum exhibit tells the important Albertan story of one of Canada’s largest cattle commission firms. Images and artifacts from Leland (Lee) Stanford Williams’ time at the company will be on display for visitors to study, as will items from Williams’ deep involvement in Alberta’s horseracing.

Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert,

Date: September 20 to November 13

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Date: September 2 to 4 Location: Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road For more info: visit edmonton.triathlon.org

EVENT

Harvest Festival Hosted by the Musée Héritage Museum, this annual event is a great place for attendees to enjoy old-fashioned harvest fun without actually having to bring in the harvest. Have your face painted, enjoy some old-fashioned games, listen to live music, tour the grain elevators, take part in a scavenger hunt, eat corn on the cob and more.

Date: September 11, noon to 4 pm Location: St. Albert Grain Elevators,

4 Meadowview Lane For more info: visit museeheritage.ca/exhibits-

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TREE DOCTORING Preventative medicine for healthy gardens

BY RHONDA KRONYK

ONE OF THE joys of summer is watch-

ing annuals and perennials blossom, shrubs grow larger and trees turn into leafy canopies. However, as trees fill out, you may notice that they aren’t quite as healthy-looking as they used to be. Well, don’t fret—you’re likely dealing with one of four common tree diseases here in Alberta: black knot, bronze leaf, poplar borer and ash leaf cone roller. The really good news? You might not need to take drastic action. Like any good doctor, your best defense is knowledge and preventative care. Here are the basics to get you started.

“Most people look at the leaves to see if their tree is healthy, but they forget about the foundation. If a tree’s roots aren’t healthy or you don’t purchase high quality stock, the tree’s natural defenses are compromised, and they become susceptible to pests and fungi.”

–Jim Hole, Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens

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BLACK KNOT DISEASE What it is: Black knot is a fungus that’s easily identified by the ugly black knobs it forms on a tree’s branches. The plants most affected are plums, apricots, cherries, Maydays and chokecherries. If left unchecked, black knot will kill an infected tree.

The signs: It can be difficult to spot in early stages. Look for a brown swollen area on this year’s or last year’s growth—this swollen area is the early sign that the fungus has taken root. By the following spring, black knots will appear. The fungus spreads easily to neighbouring trees by birds and insects, wind and rain and even by unsterilized pruning shears.

The treatment: The key to controlling black knot is to catch and treat it early. Pruning is the only effective way to control the fungus.

Trim branches at least 6 to 8 inches below the diseased area, and clean your tools in a bleach solution after each cut. Carefully dispose of infected material—in St. Albert you can take bagged cuttings to the diseased woodpile at the compost depot. In serious cases, you may have to remove the tree in order to save others.

BRONZE LEAF DISEASE What it is: Bronze leaf disease is a highly infectious fungus that affects columnar poplars, especially the Swedish Columnar Aspen.

The fungus takes hold on leaves that remain on the tree over the winter.

The signs: In August and September, infected leaves become a rusty bronze colour, while the leaf vein remains bright green. Once some leaves are discoloured, the entire tree is infected and will require constant pruning to extend its life and to prevent it from spreading to neighbouring trees, especially

Alberta’s native trembling aspens that fill our river valleys.

The treatment: The only way to control it is to immediately prune affected branches with the same precautions you’d take for black knot fungus (See above). One of the best ways to prevent or reduce the impact of bronze leaf is to limit the number of poplars in your yard; others include giving them enough space to limit contact between trees and providing good airflow.

POPLAR BORER What it is: The poplar borer is a beetle that affects aspen, balsam, poplar and willows. In early summer, female beetles bore into trees and lay one or two eggs. The larvae then move into the sap and heartwood where they eat and grow for two years before leaving the tree.

The signs: Look for small holes on the southwest side of the tree at about waist height. Often, the first hint of an invasion is dripping sap.

PREVENTING DISEASE To keep plants and trees healthy, follow these simple tips: Plant a variety of plants so that fungus and pests won’t spread easily.

Choose trees that suit your soil conditions.

Inspect and prune regularly.

Don’t damage bark with the lawnmower or weed eater.

Water often.

The prevention: The best plan of action is to catch this pest early. Poplar borers can be controlled by inserting a long piece of fine wire into the hole and piercing the larvae.

While pesticides can be sprayed into the holes, some experts advise against their use because they can kill off natural enemies. A preferable solution is to spray nematodes into the holes. Nematodes are microscopic worms found in soil that feed on bacteria, fungi and insects but won’t harm you or your pets.

The nematodes feed on the larvae, preventing them from growing and causing further damage.

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PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE Jim Hole of Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens says that the best thing gardeners can do is prepare carefully before planting trees. “Most people look at the leaves to see if their tree is healthy,” says Hole. “They forget about the foundation. If a tree’s roots aren’t healthy or you don’t purchase high quality stock, the tree’s natural defenses are compromised, and they become susceptible to pests and fungi.”

Once trees are planted, inspect them carefully once a week. This may seem excessive, but early intervention is the best way to maintain tree health. If you see anything that concerns you, Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens here in St. Albert can help you diagnose the problem.

Still intimidated? Don’t be. A little knowledge goes a long way. So don’t let these potential tree threats keep you from planting trees and enjoying the beauty that they bring to our landscape. Instead, make sure your trees have good soil, lots of water and plenty of room, and they’ll do the lion’s share of defending themselves from diseases.

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Oh, the places you’ll go

EARLY EXPLORERS DIDN’T discover

SHAPING THE GLOBE

the world on their own. Mathematicians and geographers helped guide ships into the unknown, and cartographers interpreted that known world onto maps and globes so that everyone could see what it looked like. Today, ca rtographers a re reshapi ng ou r planet with more accurate information than ever—and they’re not just mapping Earth. Here’s a quick look at how cartography shaped our world.

Around 150 CE, a Greek mathematician, geographer and astronomer named Ptolemy wrote a book titled Geographia. It contained eight volumes of hand-drawn maps of the known world during the 2nd century.

This book, however, was lost for over a thousand years! In the 15th century, it was rediscovered and translated from Greek to Latin so that the educated of the day could understand this man’s great work. Ptolemy is also credited for developing the concept of latitude and longitude.

FUN FACT The earliest known document pertaining to Canada is an early 16th century edition of Ptolemy’s Geographia, redrawn

by Johannes Ruysch. On the map, Newfoundland and Cape Breton are labelled as Terra Nova. However, the two Canadian islands are a peninsula attached to Asia.

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Up until Geographia was rediscovered, countries were drawn larger if they had more political or economic importance, as opposed to actual size. The resurgence of Geographia spurred a 16th century Flemish man named Gerard Mercator to reintroduce math into cartography. A few of Mercator’s greatest achievements were a detailed globe with Ptolemic grid lines, the creation of codes to help distinguish names of countries, cities and geographical descriptions from one another, and the Mercator’s Projection, which keeps a true bearing when plotting a course (because the parallels of latitude were spaced farther apart the further you travelled from the equator).

YOU ARE HERE Technological advances have helped cartographers be exact in plotting coastlines, rivers, cities and towns. Various types of maps, such as aerial maps, ocean floor maps, satellite maps, population density maps and human body maps are also now available.

Cartography itself has undergone reshaping as it’s now a science all its own, encompassing many branches: geodesy is concerned with using mathematics to determine the shape and size of the Earth; photogrammetry

OFF BY ONE PERCENT In the middle of the 2nd century, a Greek astronomer named Eratosthenes calculated the Earth’s polar circumference without ever leaving Alexandria, Egypt.

With his skills in geometry, he calculated 24,662 miles. The actual circumference is 24,860 miles.

is used primarily for topographic and involves taking stereoscopic photos from planes to measure distances. A global positioning system (GPS), c­ reated originally for the military, uses data sent from 24 satellites orbiting the Earth to provide l­ocation and time information to handheld GPS receivers, including cellphones.

PLOTTING THE COURSE Maps of our night sky have been around for millennia, either painted on cave walls, animal skins or parchment. Today, probes, satellites and powerful telescopes are mapping the surfaces of our solar system’s planets and moons—they’re also mapping galaxies beyond our solar system. Earth’s inner space, largely unexplored compared to the rest of the planet, is also being mapped more accurately. Deepsea submersibles, sonar and satellite altimetry are giving us more detailed views of the ocean beds so scientists can better understand coastal erosion, creation of tsunamis and the impact of rising sea levels. Cartography isn’t only impacting the physical world; the virtual reality world is also being mapped. Scientists may be able to stand on the moon or Mars without the spacesuit; scientists may be able to see how a tornado works without getting into its path; the public may be able to speed on the German Autobahn without having to fly there.

Cartography isn’t just a collection of maps; it shows us the physical and political history of our world. Over millennia, cartographers have added more landmasses to maps, have named the unknown edges of the world and have drawn and redrawn country boundaries after wars. Today, cartographers are mapping the human brain and genomes, the ocean floors and other planets where its Terra Incognito will fuel explorers’ imaginations for millennia to come. t8n

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