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What Will You Do In 2016?How effective are New Years Resolutions

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New Year’s Resolutions…. Ugh…I know! Lose weight. Work out more. Learn to cook..oh wait, this isn’t supposed to be about me. But those are a few examples of New Year’s resolutions that are like-ly made by thousands of people every January 1st. Wikipedia tells us that “A New Year’s

resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice, such as opening doors for people begin-ning from New Year’s Day”. The most

popular resolu-tions tend to be around physical appearance – whether that be the dreaded diet or to exercise more, financial or education. However, the success rate of resolutions is not great. Research shows that the most common reason for participants failing their New Years’ Resolutions was setting themselves unrealistic goals (35%), while 33% didn’t keep track of their progress and a further 23% forgot about it. About one in ten claimed they made too many resolutions.A 2007 study by Richard Wiseman from

the University of Bristol involving 3,000 people showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail, despite the fact that 52% of the study’s participants

were confident of success at the begin-ning. Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set; such as, a pound a week, instead of saying “lose weight”), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.One of the keys to success when it

comes to New Year’s Resolutions is to be specific. Setting the goal to be better with money or be healthy – well what does that mean? However, breaking it down

into something manageable and measureable such as drink-ing more water, going for a walk every day, saving 10% of each pay cheque – keeping it specific is easier to keep track of. It’s also im-

portant to remember that resolutions can be the smallest of things. Maybe

it’s to smile more, say thank you or taking more time for yourself. There is also the debate on whether it’s best to announce your resolutions. Some believe that if you tell someone, you might be more likely to work on and fulfill the goal because people are watching – or you have those in your life that will assume you’ll fail and you want to prove them wrong. Others think that if you keep it to yourself, then no one is the wiser if you do it or not. But in the end, how you feel about yourself is actually all that matters.

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Chestermere Residents Brace For Utility Rate HikeAn oversight by CUI leaves consumers angry and looking for answers

By Michelle Young

Well, just as expected, the announcement that came from Chestermere Utilities Inc. (CUI) and the City of Chestermere just weeks before Christmas, has residents fuming mad and looking for change. Requesting everything from an early Municipal election to the firing of the utilities company CEO, residents have been making their voices heard. Questions from residents ranged

from how did this happen? How does a company that is governed by the City lose approximately $1.4 million over the past three years? Who is to blame?I tried to reach out to Ray Mac-

Intosh as he had been with CUI since the beginning. MacIntosh had been the Director of Finance with the City of Chestermere from October 2006 until October 2012 at which time, the Certified General Accountant, became the President and Chief Operating Officer of Chestermere Utilities Inc. Howev-er, MacIntosh vanished from CUI in August 2015. I contacted MacIn-tosh and asked him if I could ask him a couple questions regarding the recent rate hike announcement from CUI. MacIn-tosh responded with “It is probably not a good idea for me to talk to you. I’m not on the inside and I haven’t

been in contact with anyone from CUI either, so I would only be making guesses and that is never a good idea”. When I asked current CUI CEO Leigh-Anne Palter about

Macintoshes departure, she commented, “Ray was the President & Chief Operating officer from 2012 until his departure. Ray reported to Don Roberts who served as

CUIs CEO from 2012 to mid-2014. Ray left CUI at the end of August. I’m sure you will appreciate that out of respect I will not discuss individual employee matters”.

Palter also added that there have been some recent shuffling on the CUI board of directors as well. “Gord Lowe, Andy Edeburn, Kelsey Johnson and Chris Steeves are no longer serving as members of our Board. Their terms were concluded by resolutions of Council earlier this month; December 3rd for Chairman Lowe and December 8th for the others. At the same time Councillor Heather Davies was appointed to serve as a Shareholders’ represent-ative and we understand there will be a process in the New Year to recruit new board members. As for the reason for their departures I need to direct you to the Share-holder”. There has been some confusion as

to the Mayor’s involvement with the CUI board of directors. Here is the list from the CUI website that shows past and current board members:Town of Chestermere Mayor, Patri-

cia Matthews, Board Member, Aug 2011 – October 2013Town of Chestermere Councillor,

Patrick Bergen, Board Member, August 2011- April 2013City of Chestermere Councillor, Christopher Steeves,

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Chairman, Public Board Member, October 2013 – December 2015Lawyer, Patricia McLeod, Director, Public

Board Member, July 2015 – currentLawyer, Leslie Weekes, Director, Public

Board Member, July 2015 – currentAs for staffing at CUI, Palter stated, “CUI

has 15 staff members including me. This does not include the EPCOR people who are assigned to help operate our water and sanitary systems”. In the interview a few weeks ago when this announcement first came out, the CEO also mentioned that CUI had just gone through some staffing changes as there were complaints coming in from residents about the lack of polite customer service they were receiv-ing when calling of going into the office. There has also been some confusion

and speculation regarding the amount of the rate increase. One thing was clearly stated when this was all first brought to light - residents were not being punished for the amount of money that had been lost over the past three years. The rate increase is what we should have been paying the whole time and so this is on a go forward basis. CUI was not taking the lost $1.4 million and trying to now recoup it from its customers. However, there is something interesting when you look at the math of this.

Chestermere Utilities CEO told us that there are about 5500 residential custom-ers and 220 business customers. So…if we use those numbers and the $30 approximation of what we’ve been told the rate increase will be per month….that means that in the first year of the increase, CUI customers will pay out approximately $2,059,200. In one year, the amount lost over three years plus some will be paid to CUI. One Chestermere resident, Tyler Bish-

op, sent an email to the CEO regarding how this loss happened and about the increase. CUI again states that the resi-dents are not going to be responsible for repaying the lost funds. “I can assure you that the rates that are being developed for 2016 reflect the expected costs to serve customers in 2016. Operating shortfalls from previous years are not being recov-ered through this rate increase”, Palter told Mr. Bishop. Bishop then created an interesting

comparison showing Chestermeres utility rates versus Okotoks, Strathmore and Cochrane. Bishop authorized us to use it in the article which is the below photo. The utility CEO also told Bishop,

“There are many reasons why the rates in Chestermere are different than other Alberta communities. As a result; a direct comparison of rates from one community to another is extremely challenging. A key point of differentiation between CUI and all of our neighbours is that CUI is an arm’s length, municipally controlled corporation. That means that the costs to serve our customers must be fully accounted for in the rates that we charge customers for our services; there is no ability for CUI to access the municipal tax base to cover shortfalls if we do not set our rates to cover these costs”. The public is encouraged to attend the

January 18th council meeting where Palter will be presenting a detailed report and the purposed rate increase to council. Mayor Matthews has confirmed that there will be time allotted for questions from residents.

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Bill 6 Coming To A Farm Near YouWhat farmers and ranchers can expect

By Michelle Young

On December 10, 2015 despite much protesting by Alberta farmers and ranchers, Bill 6 – known as The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was

passed and went into effect on January 1, 2016 but will apply only to farm and ranch operations that employ paid workers. They won’t apply to owners or family members of owners, which was how this came across when first announced but Premiere Notley quickly clarified and admitted that the roll out of this information may have caused some confusion. According to the Alberta Government, here is what changes came into play on January 1st:Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) insurance coverage is required for paid work-

ers. These workers will be covered under WCB as of January 1. Employers will have until April 30 to register with WCB. They will also have the option to purchase insur-ance to cover family members and unpaid workers.Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) basic safety standards will apply to paid workers

while they’re onsite:

• Employers must take reasonable steps to provide a safe and healthy workplace• Workers will be able to refuse unsafe work that presents an imminent danger• OHS will be able to investigate serious injuries and fatalities• Farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders will then be consulted on the following:Detailed OHS technical standards specific to the farm and ranch industry will be de-

veloped or amended over the next 18 months.Employment Standards and Labour Relations codes will be developed after consulta-

tions with industry. Farm and ranch operations maintain their current exemptions until the new regulations are proclaimed.Alberta farm and ranch producers with paid employees who are not the owner or

related to the owner will be affected by Bill 6. This means that family members can continue to participate in farming operations as they always have, and neighbours can still volunteer to help each other out.Who’s not affected by Bill 6 is farm families who do not have waged workers, unpaid

farm and ranch workers, such as relatives, friends and neighbours helping out on the family farm and children doing chores or participating in 4-H.Bill 6 also doesn’t apply to recreational activities, such as hunting on farmland.The NDP Government states that “The Government created the Enhanced Protection

for Farm and Ranch Workers Act to bring the protection and compensation of non-fam-ily farm and ranch employees in line with what’s already extended to other employees and similar to what’s in place in other provinces, where family farms continue to thrive. Legislation can make a difference. Since laws to protect farm and ranch employees were introduced in British Columbia, the farm fatality rate was reduced by 68%, the farm injury rate was reduced by 52%, and the serious injury rate was reduced by 41%. We can make workplaces safer. We’re working with farmers, ranchers and industry rep-resentatives to ensure we find the right balance between safety and the unique needs of the farm and ranch industry’. In the weeks leading up to that early December decision, protests, town hall meetings

and other demonstrations could be found happening all over our province. Farmers and ranchers from across Alberta will livid with this decision saying that no one both-ered to consult with the farming community before making such a drastic change to how they operate their daily businesses – that many feel had been operating just fine for many many years. For full details on the breakdown of what farmers and ranchers are now expected to

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• We are very excited about the four schools planned to open in 2016 in the communities of Auburn Bay, Cranston, Evanston and New Bright-on. Calgary Catholic currently has 10 new schools in various stages of development, as well as three school modernization projects underway.

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Accident Leaves Trans Canada Closed for HoursA reminder to slow down and steer clear of emergency vehicles

By Michelle Young

Just after noon on December 28, 2015 a serious collision occurred on the Trans Canada just west of Chestermere in the east bound lanes. Witnesses report that a flat bed tow truck had been pulled onto the shoulder and had just loaded a vehicle when a PT Cruiser came around the slippery bend and slammed into the stopped truck. Calgary EMS reports that “Shortly after noon, today,

Monday December 28, 2015, Emergency Medical Ser-vices (EMS) paramedics from Chestermere and Calgary, including the district supervisor to act as EMS scene command, responded to the eastbound lanes of Highway 1, just east of Paradise Road, in the vicinity of the City of Chestermere. At this location, paramedics found a two vehicle collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and flatbed tow truck. One person, a female, believed to be in her 50’s, was

transported to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance. Her condition at time of transport was considered potentially life-threatening due to speculated internal injury. Ground paramedics were able to assess, stabilize and care for this individual while she was extracted from her significantly damaged SUV. An adult male was also travelling in the SUV, but was

uninjured. The operator of the flatbed was also un-scathed”.Effective October 31, 2005, in Alberta it became law

that motorists must slow to 60km/h or less if the posted speed is lower when passing stopped emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the same side of the highway with their flashing lights in operation. Tow trucks were included in this legislation as they regularly assist with emergencies that require them to work on or near the roadway assist-ing motorists. The penalty for not adhering to this is as follows and is

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Helping To Find A CureChestermere resident headed to Spain for potentially lifesaving research

By Michelle Young

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting seven year old Michaela Wood, you know that she is one special little girl who warms the hearts of everyone she meets. This incredible young lady has been a fighter her whole life and shows bravery and courage on a daily basis. But Michaela is now about to take the trip of her life to par-ticipate in what could be, lifesaving research. Two years ago, Michaela underwent genetic testing

which showed that she has a very rare form of Muscu-lar Dystrophy called LMNA. Not much is known about LMNA Muscular Dystrophy but studies have shown that adults with the disease are at significant risk of serious heart problems including arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy and sudden cardiac death. So, when Michaela’s parents learned of the LMNA Heart Study in Barcelona, Spain – they knew Michaela needed to participate. Michaela and her father Mike will travel to Spain on

January 26th, where Michaela will have an implant called a Medtronic LINQ device. “This device will monitor the hearts rhythm 24 hours a day/7 days a week and trans-mits data directly to the cardiology team in Spain through Bluetooth. It can also give early notification of deadly arrhythmias which could then possibly be treated. The cardiologists involved will use this data to aide in their research and hopefully lend a hand in one day finding a cure”, explained the Woods’. All of the medical expenses surrounding this procedure

are covered, however the travel costs for Michaela and her dad are not. The family set up a crowdfunding cam-

paign with Chestermere based LegUp.ca which has currently raised $3630 and a bake sale was also organ-ized at St. Gabriel School in Chestermere where close to another $1000 was raised. The family has also

organized a fundraising event that is taking place on Sunday January 17th from 11am – 2pm at the Chestermere Recreation Centre. This event will include bouncy castles, a magician, balloon animals, face painting, a 50/50 draw,

games, snacks and much more. Parents get in for free but child tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Christine Larocque at 403-999-1187 or Penny Wood at 587-226-6681.Aside from this initial trip, there will be a minimum

of three additional trips over the next three years that Michaela will need to make back to Barcelona. If you would like to donate online, please visit www.legup.ca/campaigns/helping-michaela

All of the medical expenses for this study are covered, but the family is raising funds for the travel expenses for Michaela and her dad. Online donations can be made at www.legup.ca/campaigns/helping-michaelaPhoto: Compliments of Penny Wood

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Warming up the NeighbourhoodThe other day I waved at a neighbour

and said, “see you in the spring!” I chuck-led to myself as I said it, because in Alber-ta, it’s all too true. In the summer, while we’re gardening, playing with the kids in the park, or walking our dog, it’s easier to connect with the neighbours on our street. Warm, long, summer days beckon us out-side and the smell of barbecue inspire us to invite new friends over for a hamburger and a drink. But when the cold sets in and the snow piles high, it’s a whole different story. We rush to get back in where it’s warm and settle down for the long winter.

Winter is a challenge for those of us who hope to create a vibrant neighbourhood culture. The very best cities have, at their core, the ability to inspire community connections, a deep sense of togetherness, and a passion for making their city feel like home for everyone. However it seems that the deep freeze of winter can also affect the opportunities we have to meet each other.

There’s good news: we’re Albertans. Not only are we resilient, but we care for those around us and strive to create vibrant cities and neighbourhoods, no matter the sea-son. You can make a difference where you live. Here are six simple ideas to help you connect with your neighbours this winter and bring warmth to your street.

• Keep an eye on your neighbour’s home. Your neighbour may be elderly, ill, or alone and may need to know that someone is looking out for them. Is their sidewalk un-shovelled? Maybe it’s an opportunity for you to check in on them and see if they

need a hand. Everyone needs to be reminded that they are not forgotten.

• Update your contact sheet. If you needed to call on a neighbour for help, do you know their phone number? Write your contact info on a piece of paper and take it to your neighbours, it’s a simple way of expanding your connections on your street.

• Tea and coffee take a moment to brew, invite your neighbour over for a late afternoon visit. Most neigh-bours are happy to drop by.

• Is there a new family on your block? Did you know that the first few connections a family makes when they move to a new city are some of the most impactful? Your kindness to newcomers can have a profoundly positive effect on their lives.

• In spite of the cold, make a habit of getting out of the house and walking through your neighbourhood.

• Winter party anyone? Nothing can push back the winter doldrums like a party. From a backyard fire pit, to a skate party down on the lake, to a potluck feast. There are many ways that you can gather people this time of year. In fact, a neighbour on our street recently hired a horse drawn sleigh and invited the neighbours along for a ride; it was fantastic!

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Couples planning their wed-dings realize pretty quickly just how expensive weddings can be. Depending on where cou-

ples tie the knot, the costs can stretch into the tens of thousands

of dollars, leaving many young men and women to scramble to find ways to trim costs without trimming quality.

Many couples look for ways to cut wedding costs, and couples facing that very dilemma should know that there are several ways to save money but still host the wedding of their dreams.

Guest list

Guest lists can consume a significant portion of couples’ wedding budgets. When compiling the guest list, couples should keep in mind that guests will need save-the-date cards, invitations, catered meals (including cocktail hour, dinner and dessert), drinks, and gifts (including hotel gift bags and wedding favors). So the cost per guest will be more than just the per person cost of the meal couples negoti-ate with their caterer. Couples who can pare their guests lists down to just family and close friends can save a substantial amount of money without affecting their ceremonies.

Reception

A couple’s wedding reception also will chew up a lot of their wedding budgets. But there are ways to reduce the costs of receptions, too. Couples planning on having a morning wedding can shift their receptions from the evening to the after-noon, when the cost per meal will be con-siderably less. Afternoon receptions also can be alcohol-free, saving couples even more money. If a nighttime reception is a must-have, choose a limited cash bar

instead of an open bar. Limited cash bars often provide guests with free beer and house wine while guests who prefer liquor or mixed drinks must pay for their own libations. If you are planning an outdoor wedding reception, you may even be able to provide your own alcohol, which can save considerable amounts of money.

Couples also can trim reception costs by choosing the least expensive meal pack-age. Packages often differ greatly in price but are not always so different with regard to their menus. If you find the packages offered by your venue are similar, choose the least expensive option.

Arrangements

Floral arrangements are a big and po-tentially expensive part of many couples’ weddings. The bride needs her bouquet, as do her bridesmaids. In addition, many couples decorate their ceremony space with flowers, and of course reception ta-ble centerpieces typically include flowers as well. When working with your florist, request in-season flowers, which will cost considerably less than exotic flowers that are out of season. In addition, let your flo-rist know your budget and ask that he or she recommend flowers that won’t break the bank.

Gifts

While it’s become customary to pre-pare gift bags for guests staying in hotels, couples should not go overboard with such gifts. Gift bags need not include more than a snack, a bottle of water and a homemade thank-you card. Couples also should not break the bank with regard to reception gifts, which have also become a standard offering. Keep such gifts simple and inexpensive, even opting for home-made gifts if you and your future spouse are skilled with crafts.

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Happy New Year!Just like that, the holidays have come

and are already done. Trees are coming down, the decorations are being stowed away until next year, and new toys and gadgets have found their homes. After a month of planning, shopping, decorating and baking it seems all the excitement of the holidays are over in a blink of an eye. For some, the beginning of a new year is

a time for reflection and a time for plan-ning for the year to come. While I don’t promote resolutions for the new year in the traditional sense of throwing out ideas for change, I do encourage goal setting and planning to make changes to chal-lenge and improve yourself for the future.Have you been thinking about New

Year’s resolutions? Are you working towards a goal for 2016? I sure have! I want to share my fitness goal with you in hopes that my goal will help you set some goals for yourself!Consistency! When reflecting on the

past year and some of my personal gaps, consistency, or lack thereof, has been a trend. Just like many others, I struggle to find balance between work, family, kids’ activities, and my own personal needs like fitness. I often preach of the impor-tance of finding time for yourself and your workouts but I don’t always heed my own advice. My fitness has taken a back burner to my

busy household. When I do make time for a workout, I go hard and try to make up for lost time in one grueling session. Unfortunately, more often than not, my attempts to make up for missed workouts result in me feeling burnt out, sore and frustrated.I have developed a pattern: lack of

consistency leads me to pushing too hard. Pushing too hard forces me to take a

break and taking a break results in more inconsistencies. It has become a cycle.My goal for 2016 is to break the pattern

so I can be more consistent. It sounds like a bit of a resolution, right? So what is the difference? The difference is I am making a plan to reach my goal. My busy household isn’t going to change.

There are going to be days when a 30 minute workout just isn’t going to hap-pen. I will, however, focus on what I can change.So what can I change? Firstly, I can be

nice to myself: I can accept that my usual 4 to 5 days a week at the gym isn’t going to happen. Instead of trying to cram 4 to 5 days worth of workouts into 2 sweaty sessions, I am going to plan 2 to 3 really great workouts that are appropriate for my current ability and not my desired state.Second, I am going to start booking ses-

sions for me as I would book an appoint-ment with a client. ‘Me Time’ will be scheduled in my calendar and will have the same priority as any other meeting.I will be working on some additional

goals for 2016 over the next few weeks. For now, consistency is what will have my attention.Fitness is a popular New Year’s reso-

lution. Unfortunately without a clearly defined goal and a plan to meet that goal a fitness resolution frequently ends in failure. Ensure you are successful meeting your

goals and don’t fall into the traditional resolution that is bound to fail. Getting fit is a great goal. Define what it means to you and build it into your lifestyle. I hope that by sharing my goal, and how I have defined it, will help you figure out your goals.

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stantial number of folks showed up to volunteer to take

part in aiding the RCMP by conducting patrols to watch

for suspicious activity in town, while there are more folks

interested who were unable to attend that meeting, wait-

ing in the wings.

Citizens On Patrol (C.O.P.) is a recognized crime

prevention programme of various police agencies which

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• Students MUST reach 5 years of age by February 28, 2017. • Child’s birth certificate and proof of street address must be presented at time of registration. • At the time of registration, parents must pay a non-refundable school registration

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TO REGISTER:

Happy New Year. And what a great time of the year it is. For many this is a time of reflection and growth, to really be honest with ourselves. We acknowledge our shortcomings and lay out a plan for im-provement. Hopefully we put the wheels in motion on changing whatever it is that’s been holding us back, or enhancing what-ever it is that’s serving us well.And with that in mind, the year 2016

is a very important year for the City of Chestermere. We are faced with some very unique circumstances and challenges as we grow. And the elephant in the room may be

everybody’s least favorite topic: TAXES.Nobody likes to pay them and we always

feel like we pay too much. The question is, are these complaints warranted? Do we really over pay? While opinions might vary, the best way to answer this is to look at what we pay compared to our neigh-boring communities and look at the rate at which our bills are increasing.I crunched a few numbers so we would

have a point of reference Let’s take a $500,000 home for exam-

ple. If you were to purchase that home in Chestermere, Calgary, Airdrie, or Langdon, here is what you would pay. The two columns presented are the total municipal tax for the home including the education portion (which is roughly a third) and then with the education portion taken out.Chestermere total tax bill: $3923.64 municipal without education

portion:$2787.90Calgary total tax bill: $2877.20 municipal without education

portion: $1770.45 Airdrie total tax bill: $3060.56 municipal without education

portion: $2005.07Langdon total tax bill: $2519.25 municipal without education

portion $1316.15(Langdon numbers include special

recreation tax)As you can see, our taxes are now the

highest in the region, and not just by a little bit. If you live in Chestermere you are paying somewhere between 20 and 25% higher tax rates than Calgary and Airdrie, and the comparison to Langdon is tough to stomach. Now, look at your own tax bills to figure out the year over year increases. I’ve done that and mine are somewhere around 10% and at that rate our taxes will virtually double in the next seven years. So look at your bill now and ask yourself if in seven years you can afford to pay twice that, because that’s the path we are on. If council were taking my two cents

worth, I’d offer two suggestions. First, diversify our tax base. Every municipality knows that a healthy mix of light indus-trial/commercial development is needed to ease the burden on residential taxes. Make this priority number one. Of the taxes Chestermere collects, nearly 96% come from residents. This is unsustaina-ble and we will never have a swimming pool if we don’t first attract light industrial and commercial business to help pay the bills.And secondly, reduce your spending.

You don’t have to look very far these days to find a friend or family member out of work, or someone who has taken a pay cut because of the economic times. Good Governments should look to trim their budgets from time to time just as busi-nesses and homeowners have to. The year ahead will be challenging and there is no quick and easy solution. That said, it is time to change course. Because if we don’t, it won’t be Chestermere threatening to annex a portion of Rocky View, it will be Rocky View or Calgary that is forced to take Chestermere in because this current path is not sustainable.If you have questions or comments, feel

free to drop me an email at [email protected] - Bruce McAllister

Dear Editor,

The staff at Chestermere City Hall might want to take a drive in the country to look at what they are trying to annex. On their annexation map, the eastern edge is drawn on Range Road 275, which is

mis-labeled as Range Road 274. Poor attention to detail there! Can we scrap the whole annexation because of that?

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About TimeYour intrepid liquor reporter went on his

annual pilgrimage to the Okanagan Fall Harvest Wine Festival earlier this year, when I came across a new winery that had only been open for a few months.Located on the pedigreed Black Sage Road, it

was in one of the most prized growing locations in Canadian wine country, so it was with much anticipation that I had the tour driver pull in so we could sample the wares.Imagine my delight when I found none other

than the larger-than-life godfather of BC wine, Harry McWatters himself, pouring wine to the throngs of eager imbibers.For those in the audience who do not keep

track of the celebrities of the Canadian wine industry, Harry McWatters is a bit of a rock star of the wine world.McWatters founded the famous Sumac Ridge

Estate Winery back in 1980, which faithful readers may recall has consistently placed in the top 5 favourites of your humble narrator.Sumac Ridge was sold off to a multinational

conglomerate known as Constellation Brands in 2000, but McWatters stayed on as president, but eventually retired in 2008 to devote more time to his hobbies.Unlike those retirees whose hobbies include

golf and shuffleboard, McWatters kept him-self busy by establishing the Okanagan Wine Academy, as well as a high-powered viticulture consulting practice, and even started laying the groundwork for a new winery, which your intrepid reporter was lucky enough to stumble upon.Known as the TIME Estate Winery, it is located

in the southern portion of the Okanagan Valley, using 60 acres of established vines that he kept for himself during the sale of Sumac Ridge.Knowing the history of those vines, your

humble narrator expected quality on par with Sumac Ridge, and was not disappointed. With a production capacity of 30,000 cases per year, bottles of TIME are available from coast to coast of our fair country, from Victoria to St. John’s.Knowing I had stumbled upon a gem, your

intrepid liquor reporter picked up an entire case of the Cabernet Franc, which was an

absolute steal at $20/bottle. Unfortunately for the unwashed masses, the Cab Franc was only available directly from the winery, and quickly sold out. Here in Alberta, there is wide availability of

both white and red wines from the Time Estate Winery. The winemaker tends to focus on Bordeaux-styled blends, much to the delight of dyed-in-the-wool wine snobs like your humble narrator.The White Meritage is a blend of Sauvignon

Blanc and Semillon, with an elegant mélange of pear and honeydew aromas, nicely balanced with hints of oak.For the red fans, the Red Meritage is a quin-

tessential Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot, Cab Sauv, and Cab Franc. Aromas of red fruit and spicy pepper dominate on the nose, with silky-smooth tannins nicely rounded by oak ageing. Despite the winemaker exhorting me to lay the bottles down for a few years before opening them, the temptation was too much to resist, so I have already enjoyed a few at home.Their pinnacle wine is a Syrah, and is priced

to match. At $35/bottle, the Syrah is expressive of the local terroir, with bold aromas of black-berry, and the ever-present sage that grows like a weed in the area. With plenty of dark plum notes and spice on the tongue, this wine spend a full year in oak, resulting in a full-bodied big red that stands up to dishes like peppercorn steaks or strong cheeses.Parts of the winery were still under construc-

tion when I visited over the Thanksgiving week-end, so the tasting room was temporarily lo-cated in a repurposed farm shed. A fancy new tasting room and guest house will be opening this spring, so your humble narrator has already made plans to spend a romantic weekend there with whatever special lady comes across my Tinder feed in the spring.It is not every day that a legend of the Canadi-

an wine industry comes out of retirement with a brand-new winery, and the boozing public has already taken note, with many of the wines selling out shortly after release.So, why not take the TIME to enjoy the fruits

of the TIME Estate Winery? Look for them at your local well-stocked booze merchant, and taste both the future and the past of Canadian wine!

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PRE-SCHOOL OPEN GYM - Parents supervised.An opportunity to play with other kids. Balls, toys and games will be available. Wed 9:00 – 10:30 am Jan 6th – June 22nd Fee: $3.00/child/day. Pay at the Main OfficeCommunity Membership Required

CRCA MUNCHKIN FLOOR HOCKEY Basic hockey skills are taught in a fun atmosphere.Sundays @ the Rec Centre Main Hall Jan 24th – Apr 3rd (8 week program) No classes Feb

14th, Mar 6th / 27th3 & 4 yrs as of start of program: 3:30 – 4:15pm5 & 6 yrs as of start of program: 4:30 - 5:15 pmFee: Members $90.00 / Non Members $115.00

CRCA MUNCHKIN SOCCERSundays @ the Rec Centre Main Hall Min#8 /

Max#16Jan 24th – Apr 3rd (8 week program) No classes Feb

14th, Mar 6th / 27th3 - 4 yrs as of start of program: 1:00 – 2:00 pm 4 – 5 yrs as of start of program: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Fee: Members $90.00 / Non Members $115.00

CRCA LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAMS Ages 3 - 6 yrs Tuesdays and Thursdays @ the Rec

Centre Session #1 Jan 19th – Mar 3rd (6wks) No Feb 16th /

18th Session #2 Thurs Mar 10th – Apr 28th (6) No Mar

24th, Apr 12th / 14th Pre Snowflake 1 is for beginners who have never skated

before.9:30 - 10:00 am or 1:00 - 1:30 pmSnowflake 1 is for beginners who can walk on skates by

themselves.10:00 - 10:30 am or 1:30 - 2:00 pmSnowflake 2 is for skaters who have completed Snow-

flake 110:30—11:00 am or 2:00 - 2:30 pmSnowflake 3 - is for skaters who have completed Snow-

flake 211:00 - 11:30 am or 2:30 - 3:00 pmFee: Members $120.00 / Non Members $145.00 for

each session

CRCA/YOGART Wednesdays at the Rec Centre Mtg Rm 1Session #1 Runs Jan 27th – Mar 2nd (No class Feb

17th) (5 wks)Session #2 Runs Mar 16th – Apr 20th (No class Apr

13th ) (5 wks)Ages 6 – 9 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ages 10 – 14 / 7:15 - 8:15 pm Fee: Members $80.00 /

Non Members $105.00 (includes all supplies)

FLOOR HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE Ages 7 -12 yrsShow off your skills, work hard and have fun! 15%

lessons 85% play!Sundays at the Rec Centre Main Hall Jan 24th – Apr 3rd (8 week program) No classes Feb

14th, Mar 6th / 27th Fee: Members $90.00 / Non Mem-bers $115.00

CRCA/MAD SCIENCE – Crazy Chemworks Ages 7 - 12 This action-packed 8-week program explores the

chemistry of everyday life. Students will learn and apply the concepts, tools and techniques of real chemists. Tuesdays @ the Rec Centre Mtg Rm #2 Jan 12th – Mar 8th (No class Feb 16th) 4:15 – 5:15 pm Fee: Members $145.00 /Non Members $170.00 (All

supplies included)

CRCA YOUTH RECREATIONAL BASKETBALLMondays @ the Chestermere Lake Middle School Gym Jan 25th – Apr 4th (No class Feb 15th, 22nd / Mar

28th) Grades 2 - 5 6:00 - 7:00 pm Grades 6 - 9 7:00

- 8:00 pm Grades 10 - 12 8 – 9 pm Fee: Members $115.00 / Non Members $140.00 CRCA YOUTH BADMINTON PROGRAMSWednesdays at Prairie Waters School Jan 27th – Apr 27th (12 weeks) No class Feb 17th and

April 13thGr 2-5 6:00 -7:00 Gr 6-9 7:00 - 8:00 Gr

10 – 12 8:00 - 9:00 Fee: Members $140.00 / Non Members $165.00

CRCA “INSPIRED TOASTMASTERS” YOUTH PRO-GRAMThis program will build confidence, speaking and lead-

ership skills.Saturday mornings at the Chestermere Rec Centre. Please email instructor Amy if you are interested in this

program: [email protected]

MUSICAL THEATRE: BROADWAY KIDS ** Ages 4 – 18For more info please email [email protected]. Jan 24th – May 1st No program Feb 14th, Mar 27th

and Apr 10thAll participants must be available Apr 29th, 30th & May

1st4 – 6 yrs 3:30 – 5:00 pm 7 – 9 yrs 3:30 – 5:00 pm 10 – 12 yrs 5:00 – 6:30 pm 13 – 18 yrs 5:00 – 6:30 Fee: Members $280.00 / Non Members $305.00 ** If you require a payment plan please register in

person at the Office.

FRIDAY AFT SKI/SNOWBOARD TRIPS TO COP for ages 9 – 17A Supervised CRCA Rec Program Bus leaves at

3:20-returns at 9:30 Session 1: Dec 4th, Dec 11th, Jan 8th and Jan 15th Session 2: Jan 29th, Feb 5th, Feb 12th and Feb 26th

Fee per Session: Lift & Bus: Members $200.00/ Non Members $225.00 Bus Only: Members $60.00 / Non Members $85.00Rentals and lessons available at COP – check their

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Adult & Family Program

ADULT LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAMSTuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 – Noon Rec Centre Session #1 Jan 19th – Mar 3rd (6wks) No class Feb

16th and 18th Session #2 Thurs Mar 10th – Apr 28th (6) No Mar

24th, Apr 12th / 14th Fee: Members $120.00 / Non Members $145.00

BAREFOOT BOOTCAMP Ages 18 +A high–octane hybrid class combining the best of boot

camp and yoga! Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 PIP Class-room at Prairie Waters Elementary Session 1 Jan 13th – Mar 9th (No class Feb 17th and Mar 23rd) Session 2 Mar 30th – May 25th (No class Apr 13th)For more info email: [email protected] Fee: Members $80.00 / Non Members $105.00 (8

weeks)

GENTLE FLOW AND GO YOGANew to yoga? Come flow and grow with us! All levels

welcome. Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 PIP Classroom at Prairie

Waters ElementarySession 1 Jan 13th – Mar 9th (No class Feb 17th and

Mar 23rd)Session 2 Mar 30th – May 25th (No class Apr 13th)For more info email: [email protected] Fee: Members $80.00 / Non Members $105.00 (8

weeks)

NEW PROGRAMS COMING SOON: After School Adventures, Drop In Game Nights for Families with Children with Special Needs,Hula Hooping, Magic & More Workshops & Summer

Daycamps!DROP IN PROGRAMS – NEW POLICYAll drop in programs will be run with a 10 X pass card. The pass cards can be purchased online or at the Rec

Centre Office. If you buy your pass online, you can pick it up at the

first day of class.10 Pass Cards will be valid session to session.To check for any cancellations for our drop in programs

please check the CRCA website: www.chestermerecrca.com Youth 10 Pass Cards can be used for any similar priced

programs.

YOUTH DROP IN VOLLEYBALL Ages 12 – 17A drop in opportunity for teens to play volleyball. Su-

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Wednesdays: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Chestermere Lake Mid-dle School Gym Jan 13th – Apr 27th (No Feb 17th and Apr 13th)10 Pass Card Members $50.00 / Non Members

$75.00

YOUTH DROP IN VOLLEYBALL Home School Youth Ages 12 – 17and their Families A drop in opportunity for Home Schooled teens to play

volleyball. Wednesdays: 6:00 – 7:30 pm Chestermere Lake Mid-

dle School Gym Jan 13th – Apr 27th (No Feb 17th and Apr 13th)10 Pass Card Members $50.00 / Non Members

$75.00

YOUTH DROP IN PICKLEBALLHome School Youth Ages 12 – 17 and their Families Fridays 11:30 – 1:00 pm Chestermere Rec Centre

Min#8 / Max#30 Session runs Jan 22nd – Apr 29th 8 wks (No Feb 19th, Mar 25th /Apr 15th)10 Pass Card Members $50.00 / Non Members $75.00

ZUMBA for all levels! Ages 12+ Jan 11th to June

23rd Lots of classes to choose from!Mondays & Wednesdays with Andre 6:00 - 7:00 pm

and Tuesdays with Jenn 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Rec Cen-tre Main HallFee: 10 Pass Card - Good for Any Class Members

Ages 18 + $120.00 / Ages 12 – 17 $50.00 Non Members Ages 18 + $145.00 / Ages 12 – 17

$75.00

ADULT PICKLEBALL (18+) Jan 7th – June 30th Chestermere Rec Centre Main Hall Mon. & Thurs. 7:00 – 9:00 pm or Tues. & Thurs. 11:45

– 1:45 pmFee: 10 Pass Card – Good for any of the 4 times availa-

ble! Members $50.00 / Non Members $75.00

ADULT COMMUNITY BADMINTON (18+)Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm East Lake School GymWinter Session runs Jan 13th – May 25th Cost: 10 Pass Card for Members $80.00 Non Mem-

bers $105.00

ADULT COMMUNITY VOLLEYBALL (18+)Chestermere Lake Middle School Gym (128 West

Lakeview Drive) RECREATIONAL: Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Jan 12th

– May 24thCOMPETITIVE: Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Jan

13th – May 25th Cost: 10 Pass Card for Members $80.00 / Non Mem-

bers $105.00

Register for CRCA Programs online at www.chester-merecrca.com or at the Rec Centre Main Office. Assis-tance available!If there is a program you would like to see or you have

a talent you would like to share, please let us know!For more information please email at recreation@ches-

termerecrca.com or call 403-272-7170 Ext. 224 NEXT EVENTS: Chestermere Go Girl Sat Jan 16 Rec

Centre $15Family Day Unplugged Family Event 1 – 4 Mon Feb

15 Rec CentreJellyBean Valentine Dance Grades 4—9 Fri Feb 12

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Navigating snowy landscapes and icy streets can be difficult and uncomforta-ble. Winter clothing is largely classified by clothes that keep you warm and some that keep you even warmer, but winter need not be strictly about function. Al-though winter might not be the season of high fashion, anyone can employ strate-gies to include form, function and fashion into their winter ensembles.

Outerwear

Sturdy outerwear is a necessity in winter. Invest in a quality coat that not only keeps you warm, but looks good, too. Opt for a burst of color rather than choosing a coat in a neutral shade. Detailing on the outer-wear, such as buckles, belts and buttons, can add to the appeal.

Consider different types of outerwear for different days. For example, a ski-inspired short coat or even a navy-style peacoat is ideal for casual days. When the temper-ature hasn’t dipped too low, wear a wool poncho over a turtleneck or sweater to add movement and style. Always have a more formal and longer-length coat avail-able for formal events. And don’t forget to have a selection of matching gloves, scarves and hats to finish off the look.

Skirts and dresses

Staying warm is a goal each winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to banish skirts and dresses to the back of your clos-et. Choose materials that will keep you toasty, including wool, synthetic blends and thick, cotton corduroys. Pair skirts

with opaque tights to keep legs warm, and choose stylish calf- or knee-high boots, which are trend-ing right now. Patchwork trends can be seen all over the fall and winter runway shows, and you can experiment with this trend on dresses or skirts to bring a bohemian touch to your winter ensembles.

Footwear

Designers recognize that winter footwear should be functional, but it also

needs to look good. A quality pair of waterproof snow boots is a must when shoveling out the car or driveway, but your winter footwear should not stop there. Boots and booties come in all de-signs, and many are being fashioned with fur-lined insoles and waterproof cover-ings to withstand winter weather without sacrificing style. A big trend is boots with fold-down tongues and side panels that show a hint of sweater-like material or fur.

If you have a pair of suede boots or shoes that you love, experiment with waterproofing sprays and waxes to see if you can make them more durable this winter. Commuters may want to invest in an additional carry tote so they can wear functional boots on the way to work and change into more appropriate shoes later on.

Hats

Dreaded hat hair is a major downside to winter weather. By following a few tips, anyone can avoid hat hair:

• Make sure hair is completely dry before donning a hat. Damp hair can dry in the shape of the hat. Use an anti-frizz serum to tame flyaways that occur when hats are removed.

• Choose a well-fitting hat. Hats that are too small can cause dents and creases.

• People with long hair can pull their hair back into a high bun before putting on a hat. This will prevent hair from flattening.

Make Managing Winter More Fashionable


Recipe of the WeekSend your favorite recipe

along with a picture to: [email protected]

Serves 4 to 6

Warm Salted Caramel Sauce1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup water2/3 cup half-and-half4 tablespoons unsalted butter,

diced1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel3 ripe, but not soft, bananas, cut

into 1/2-inch slices

Golden Pecan Waffles1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 eggs2 cups buttermilk6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melt

ed and slightly cooled1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely

chopped (see tip)1. For the Warm Salted Caramel

Sauce: Combine the sugar and water in a heavy, medium saucepan set over low heat, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat and boil, without stirring, until the mixture is syrupy and turns a rich golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly stir in the half-and-half. Be very careful because the mixture will bubble vigorously. Whisk in the butter and then add the fleur de sel. (The caramel sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead; cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat, stir-ring, over medium heat.) Stir in the bananas. Cover and keep warm.

2. For the Golden Pecan Waffles: Preheat a waffle iron (and if you plan to hold the waffles until serving time, preheat the oven to 200 F).

3. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and butter-milk.

4. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture, blend-ing gently only until the ingredients are combined. Add the butter in a slow stream, continuing to blend until the butter is incorporated. Fold in the pecans.

5. Pour 1/2 cup of the batter (or more, depending on the size of your waffle iron) onto the waffle iron and, using a metal spatula or table knife, spread the batter to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Close the cover and cook approximately 3 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown. (If your waffles aren’t crisp, even after a “ready signal” has sounded, continue to cook them, watching carefully, until crisp and golden. If not serving immediately, place the waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet in the preheated oven while you finish the remaining batter.)

6. Serve waffles topped with several spoonfuls of the Warm Caramel Sauce and bananas.

Tip: To toast pecans, spread on a rimmed baking sheet and place in a preheated 350 F oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Watch careful-ly so the nuts do not burn. Remove and cool.

Golden Pecan Waffles With Warm Salted Caramel Sauce and Bananas

ROCKY VIEW SCHOOLS PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION

PROGRAM (PIP) 2016

INFORMATIONSESSIONTuesday, January 19, 2016

9:00 – 10:30 am (Drop In)Prairie Waters Elementary, Chestermere

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

9:00 – 10:30 amRJ Hawkey Elementary, Airdrie

PIP is a play-based, developmentally appropriate preschool environment that will support young children 3 to 5 years of age with mild, moderate, or severe special needs.

*Program Unit Funding (PUF) and Mild/

Moderate funding is accessed from Alberta Education for those children who fit the funding criteria.

*Small class sizes with low child/adult ratios.

*Certificated Early ChildhoodTeacher/Special Education Teacher.

*Consistent therapeutic support in the area of occupational therapy, speech/languagetherapy, physical therapy and psychologyare provided as required.

Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:00 – 10:30 amGlenbow Elementary,

Cochrane

Come to our information session to meet our staff, see our facility andlearn more about how we can help

your child meet their potential.

CHILDREN AREWELCOME!

For more information pleasecontact: Early Intervention @

403-945-4026 or [email protected]

www.rockyview.ab.ca


REGULAR PROGRAMS:

CARPET BOWLING - Mondays and Wednesdays – 1:00pm QUILTING - Thursdays 9:30am, everyone is welcome. Come share in making

“Comfort Quilts.” The quilts are donated to the RCMP & Victims Services. FITNESS FOR SENIORS – Fridays, 11:00am, FIT2AGE: the focus is strength

and balance. This is a drop-in class so come when you can. For further informa tion, please contact the Whitecapper Office. NEW DAY!! MONDAY!! AFTERNOON BRIDGE – 1:00pm Everyone welcome!FRIDAY EVENING GAMES - 6:30pm - There will be shuffleboard, pool and

many other games available. Contact Marilyn Conrad 403-248-1998 for further details.SATURDAY MORNING COFFEE -10:00–11:30am -Enjoy a visit, share some laughs!MEMBERSHIP – To renew or obtain, please call 403-235-2117. Leave a message and your call will be returned.POOL – If there are members who are interested in playing pool. Thursdays at 2:00pm. Everyone welcome – especially amateurs!

EVENTS:

• Thursday, Jan. 7– LUNCH ‘N LEARN – 11:30am – 1:00pm – 50+ “Share a Hobby Day”. At the Chestermere Whitecappers Cente. Free! (This event is open to the public!) Join us to learn something new in the New Year; if you have a favorite hobby, bring it along to share! Coffee and refreshments provided. BRING YOUR LUNCH. For more info., call Beth-Anna at 403-201-7047.

• Mid-January Lunch ‘n Chat – maybe January 19th ? – Let us know if you are interested and if January 19 is a good date for you. This would be a catered lunch supplied at a modest price. We could add other things to the “program”. Let us know your ideas! Phone the office, email or add to the sign-up sheet!

• Tuesday, January 26 – POTLUCK SUPPER - 4.30pm - Doors open. Bring a favorite main dish, salad, or dessert. Wine and beer for purchase available before and after 5:30 supper. This will be a “Robbie Burns” event!

PICKLE-BALL –Held @Rec. Centre Main Hall Tuesdays + Thursdays, 11:45am-1:45pm Pay only for the times you attend. For more info.,

contact Vicki [email protected]

Whitecappers’ Office hoursTuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

NOTE: Office closed Dec. 22 and 29.Address: 201B West Chestermere Drive

(South end of the Rec. Centre)Office phone # 403-235-2117

(if we aren’t there, please leave a message)

The Library is open: Mon - Thur 10am - 9pm | Fri & Sat 10am-5pm |Sun - noon-4pm

105B Marina Road – lower level of Town Hall. • 403- 272-9025 www.chestermerepubliclibrary.com

Lucky Day CollectionThe waiting is over. The new “Lucky Day” collection is on display and ready to go. Be sure to peruse this new display for the latest movies and books. There are no holds allowed on these items. They have a one week loaning period and there is a limit of two “Lucky Day” items per person. No lineups and no holds queue for these best sellers and new releases. Just one more reason to become a member of your Chestermere Public Library.Programs & Events:

Wednesday Jan 13 10:15-10:45am Storytime at the Library 1:30pm Baby and me: Lullabies and Rhymes 6:30-8:00pm Fertility Optimization: A Holistic Ap proach with Dr. Emma StokesThursday Jan 14 12:00-1:30pm Lunch & Learn: Journaling to Create Change in Your Life 7:00pm Library Board MeetingFriday Jan 15 10:15-10:45am Storytime at the Library 3:30-4:30pm Awesome Book ClubSaturdays 3:00-4:00pm Drop-In LEGO Program for ages 8+ (under 8 accompanied by adult)

Fertility Optimization: A Holistic ApproachDr. Emma Stokes, Naturopathic Doctor from Chestermere Lifepath Wellness will be discussing ways to optimize your chances of conceiving a healthy child, and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Topics will include dietary recommenda-tions, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture and the importance of detoxifi-cation.

Lunch & Learn: Journaling to Create Change in Your Life. Presented by: Sha-ron Christie, Alberta Health ServicesStart the New Year with fresh perspective! Be intentional in your life, and join us for a wonderful, strategic workshop, and great conversation.Drop-In LEGOChildren 8+ years can create their own Lego project. We have the classic Lego bricks as well as Lego mini-figures and lots of accessories.Get Health Info Online

Did you know that we have an eResource for Health and Wellness? Read periodicals and papers about specific health concerns. Just go to eResources

and click on ALT Health Watch, Family Behavior Toolbox or Health Source Consumer Edition.

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Ronni Reed

Ronni Reed (Peggy Biggs, Mike’s moth-er) of “Mike and Molly” let the cat out of the bag when she announced on her Facebook page that the sixth season of the popular CBS show will be its last. She posted, “We are done taping January 27, a shortened season (13 episodes) after the announced renewal of 22 episodes back in March by the network.” The popular show, running in syndication on many stations, is being dumped by CBS in an attempt to lure a younger audience.Once again, a network is pandering to

younger viewers while ignoring older viewers who still watch television. Ac-cording to many current surveys, a large number of young viewers don’t watch conventional television; they prefer to binge watch and select viewing pleasures on their electronic devices. CBS, you just may be spitting in the wind and alienating your older, core audience.***The 1996 hit movie “The First Wives

Club,” which starred Goldie Hawn, Bette

Midler and Diane Keaton, is headed for Broadway as a musical. The original film cost $30 million and grossed $181.5 million. A new adaption opened in Chicago last March with a book by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason (of the CBS series “Designing Women”). But you can see the chemistry between Hawn, Midler and Keaton again when Netflix produc-es a feature film with them about three actresses whose singing group reconnects 30 years after their volatile split. ***“Xena: Warrior Princess” will make a

comeback at NBC. Original producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, also responsi-ble for the original series, are on board to reimagine the Warrior Princess with a new actress in a modern setting. Tapert doesn’t have to look far to find the original Xena, Lucy Lawless, because he married her and featured her in the recent “Evil Dead” series spin-off, “Ash vs. Evil Dead.”***Chris Pine has completed three films: the

disaster drama “The Finest Hours, with Casey Affleck, Eric Bana and Ben Foster, opening Jan. 29; “Star Trek Beyond,” the 13th film in the movie series and the third installment in his reboot, due in July; and the heist film “Comancheria,” with Jeff Bridges and Ben Foster, no release date yet. Pine is now filming “Wonder Wom-an” (with Gal Gadot in the title role) as Steve Trevor (the role originated by Lyle Waggoner in the TV series with Lynda Carter). It also stars Robin Wright and Danny Huston, and arrives July 2017. At 35, Pine hasn’t been linked to anyone romantically; maybe he should consider his next film a remake of the 1939 Fred MacMurray/Sylvia Sidney film, “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.”


The Rotary Club Of Chestermere meets every Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Chestermere

Business Park #105, 100 Rainbow Road Everyone is welcome. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Lakeside Quilters’ Guild Meeting each month at the Chestermere Recreation Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. Sew days are on the third Wednes-day of each month and a sew Saturday each month, excluding summer. Quilting experience not required, new members welcome. For more information please contact Marilyn at 403-540-3652.

The Walking Connection Thurs 1:30 pm Meet at the Waiting Room Café – Suite 101, 288 Kinninburgh Blvd Why not join us for a ½ hour walk and a ½ hour coffee? It’s a great way to connect with other people in your community, improve your mental health and to get some fresh air and gentle exercise.There is no charge but coffee is at your own expense.For more info call 403 365-5400 ext 2 or email [email protected]

Chestermere Running GroupCome run with a group! We run together twice a week,

Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 9am. This is an easy

5km group run for all levels, we won’t leave anyone be-hind! If you can run 5k, you are good to go! We meet at the north end of John Peake Park - the side closer to city hall. Join the Chestermere Runners group on Facebook to sign up so we know you are coming.

The Chestermere Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, September to June at Moun-tain View Funeral home on 17th Ave SE and Garden Road at 7pm. Check out our website at e-clubhouse.org/sites/Chestermere/ or email us for more information at [email protected]

Chestermere Lakeside Kruzers Car ClubSee us on Facebook. Contact Roy Spanko 403 285 8309.Are You A Family With A Child With Special Needs?

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CHESTERMEREREC CENTRE For more info call 403-272-7170 or

email [email protected]

Mini Energizer 6—8 pm Wed Jan 6 Rec Centre Main HallFind out what programs and services are available for all ages in Chestermere and area.

Chestermere Go Girl Sat Jan 16 2016 Rec CentreA one day event of activities for girls ages 10—16. Are you a family with a child with special needs?Please join us on Friday, January 22nd for a coffee and

game night from 6:30—8:30 pm at the Chestermere Rec Centre Main Hall. This will be an opportunity to let the kids play, network with other parents and meet with community leaders to let us know what you need in terms of programs and events! Cost: $10.00/family at the door includes coffee, juice and treats! For more info email: [email protected]

JellyBean Dances for Grades 4—9Valentine DanceFri Feb 12th 7:00—9:30 $7.00 Family Day Unplugged Event 1 – 4 pm Mon Feb 15th Rec Centre Main HallDisconnect from technology and reconnect with family,

friends and your community. Lots of fun, family activi-ties!

Chestermere Mind Body Spirit Expo 10 – 4 pm Sat Mar 19 Rec CentreThe Expo showcases products, services, and resources

for your optimal health & well-being and experience our Positive Wellness Interactive Room!

Chestermere Community EventsKeeping you Posted Keeping you Posted

TurkeyGravy

Turkey Stuffing Cranberry saucePickles/Olives

JelloBox of chocolates

CookiesPie crustPie filling

Candy CanesJam

Pancake mixSyrup

Chestermerefoodbank.comTHIS WEEK’S FOOD BANK WISH LIST:

1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Daisy

Ridley, John Boyega

2. Daddy’s Home (PG-13) Will Ferrell,

Mark Wahlberg

3. Joy (PG-13) Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro

4. Sisters (R) Amy Poehler, Tina Fey

5. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

(PG) animated

6. The Big Short (R) Christian Bale, Steve Carell

7. Concussion (PG-13) Will Smith, Alec Baldwin

8. Point Break (PG-13) Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey

9. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 2

(PG-13) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson

10. The Hateful Eight (R) Samuel L. Jackson,

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Aspen Crossing located on Highway

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Terms of Employment: Permanent,

Full Time, Shift, Overtime, Weekend,

Day, Night, Evening, Salary: $11.20

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as

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Business Equipment and computer

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Aspen Crossing located on Highway

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Location: Highway 24, 1 mile west of

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Aspen Crossing is located on Highway

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Terms of Employment: Permanent,

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Languages: English, BookKeeping and

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Business Equipment and Computer

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Chestermere Stories—We need yours!

If you have a Chestermere story to tell, something that you think describes what it is like to live in and around Chestermere, or marks a personal or family event that has happened here, The Chestermere Historical Foundation is interested! CHF realizes that there may also be many stories about the recent flood that should also be doc-umented—such a major event cannot go unrecorded in the history of Chestermere. The CHF Board will review these and try to publish as many stories as we can on the webpage under ‘Chestermere Stories’. Check out the Chestermere Historical Founda-tion webpage under ‘Chestermere Stories’ to read Del and George Hampton’s tale of their cabin, one story that has already been published online. CHF has also under-taken a new initiative to interview citizens who have lived or live in Chestermere. If you know of someone who is a long-time resident and would be willing to be

interviewed please call Audrey 403 272 9280, or Jen 403 272 3764. Go to www.chestermerehistory.org and click on the contact us to submit your short vignette.

If you wish to include photos, please let us know and we will contact you by email. The next CHF meeting is Tuesday January 12th at the Chestermere Library 6:30pm,

everyone welcome!

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Horoscope - Salome's StarsWEEK OF January 11, 2016

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your batteries should be fully recharged by now, making you more than eager to get back into the swing of things full time. Try to stay focused so that you don’t dissipate your energies.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to charge straight ahead into your new responsibilities. But you’ll have to paw the ground a little longer, until a surprise complication is worked out.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Rival factions are pressur-ing you to take a stand favoring one side or the other. But this isn’t the time to play judge. Bow out as grace-fully as possible, without committing yourself to any position.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Reassure a longtime, trusted confidante that you appreciate his or her words of advice. But at this time, you need to act on what you perceive to be your own sense of self-interest.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You need to let your warm Leonine heart fire up that new relationship if you hope to see it move from the “just friends” level to one that will be as romantic as you could hope for.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) There’s still time to repair a misunderstanding with an honest explanation and a heartfelt apology. The sooner you do, the sooner you can get on with other matters.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Expect a tempo-rary setback as you progress toward your goal. Use this time to re-examine your plans and see where you might need to make some significant changes.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some mis-steps are revealed as the cause of current problems in a personal or professional partnership. Make the necessary adjustments and then move on.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jupiter’s influence helps you work through a pesky problem, allowing your naturally jovial attitude to re-emerge stronger than ever. Enjoy your success.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Set aside your usual reluctance to change, and consider reassess-ing your financial situation so that you can build on its strengths and minimize its weaknesses.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some recently acquired information helps open up a dark part of the past. Resolve to put what you’ve learned to good use. Travel plans continue to be favored.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Act on your own keen instincts. Your strong Piscean backbone will support you as someone attempts to pressure you into a decision you’re not ready to make.

BORN THIS WEEK: You embody a love for traditional values combined with an appreciation of what’s new and challenging.

New Home

for the

NEW YEAR

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