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BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express
It’s been quite the milestone year for
local playwright/author Andrew
Kooman.
He has enjoyed tremendous success with
his play about the battle against human
traffi cking called She Has A Name which
has been featured across Canada over the
past several months.
The production has another run in Red
Deer next month at the Scott Block, where
it was fi rst presented back in March of
2011. Burnt Thicket Theatre, in partner-
ship with Raise Their Voice Against Injus-
tice opened the play earlier that month in
Calgary’s Epcor Centre as well.
The play runs Oct. 2-6, with curtain at
7:30 p.m. There is also a matinee on Oct. 6
at 2 p.m.
“Personally, it’s really special to bring it
back to my hometown,” he said. “People in
Red Deer and Central Alberta have been so
supportive of the show. I’m so thankful for
all the support, so to able to fi nish it here
feels right.”
A talk back panel is set for Oct. 6 follow-
ing the matinee show at about 3:45 p.m.
Confi rmed panelists include Rachel
Hansen, India Field Director, Mission of
Mercy Canada; Norma, a survivor and
board member of CEASE and Brian Mc-
Conaghy, founding director of Ratanak
International.
She Has A Name, directed by Stephen
Waldschmidt, provides insight into human
traffi cking in South East Asia. The story is
based on an incident in Thailand where a
storage container transporting more than
100 people ran out of gas and was aban-
doned. About 50 people lost their lives.
That tragedy was a kind of a trigger
for the plot which is the story of Jason, a
Canadian lawyer who is fi ghting to build
a legal case against a human traffi cking
ring in Thailand. His investigation focuses
on ‘Number 18’, a prostitute working in a
Bangkok brothel whose testimony could
make or break the case.
Can he win the trust of 18 and convince
her to risk her life to testify for the sake of
justice?
Kooman, who works at Red Deer College
as a public relations consultant, has long
been passionate about social issues such as
the impact of war, poverty, and the AIDS
pandemic, to name a few. He fi rst began
work on She Has A Name in 2008.
Staging it and taking the production on
the road has been an enormous undertak-
ing, but he’s grateful for the opportunities
to share the work and for the conversa-
tions it has stimulated. “All along the way
it’s been a faith journey because it’s hard
to produce theatre. So really, it’s a ‘pinch
me’ sort of feeling that it has happened,
and that there is interest beyond this tour.
That’s exciting, too.”
Performances were also held in Leth-
bridge, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal,
Halifax, London, Ottawa, Vancouver, Vic-
toria, Edmonton and Kelowna.
“It’s a huge accomplishment for us to
have independently produced this play
that has touched people across the coun-
try.”
He said the actors’ performances are
also incredibly moving and it’s not unusu-
al for the cast to receive a standing ovation
after the shows.
“At the end of a show, a lot of the time,
people don’t know what to do. They want to
clap but don’t want to. People say they are
deeply affected by it – they are emotional.
They’re angry, they’re fi lled with both
hope and despair. It’s a drama of deep hope
and despair for people. It’s a testament to
the director and the actors that very of-
ten, there’s a spontaneous and enthusias-
tic response from the audience once they
know that they can clap when it’s over. I’d
say the best part is that deep, personal re-
sponse from people.’
Kooman travels internationally to write
and partners with non-profi t organiza-
tions to teach on writing, creativity and
identity. He has a gift for showing the re-
alities many in the world face while point-
ing readers to practical ways they can help
make a difference.
In early 2011, a book was released fea-
turing stories by Kooman chronicling the
plight of migrants and refugees in Malay-
sia. He wrote 26 pieces for Disappointed
by Hope: 30 Days of Prayer. Although the
stories are fi ctionalized for confi dentiality
reasons, they are based on actual accounts,
case studies and interviews of refugees. He
is heading back to Malaysia at the end of
the year to work on a second edition.
And even though he’s had his hands
full with She Has A Name and his RDC
job, he’s written two more plays dealing
with social justice issues. The fi rst, Delft
Blue, is about the Nazi occupation of Hol-
land during the Second World War and the
other, entitled We Are The Body, is about a
Romanian woman in the 1950s in a Soviet
prison camp.
It’s inspired by the story of Richard
Wurmbrand who was imprisoned for his
faith during that regime. “The three char-
acters (in the play) communicate through
Morse code in their solitary confi nement.
It explores the limits of faith and the hu-
man body and the circumstances of a po-
litical prisoner in a real-life situation.”
There’s also talk of a fi lm version to She
Has A Name at some point, so the future is
indeed bright – and busy.
Meanwhile, he’s excited about present-
ing She Has A Name to local audiences.
Even if folks caught it last time, there
are a few powerful new touches this time
around.
“It’s exciting and for us it’s a celebration
for the whole tour to be in Red Deer again.”
For tickets, check out www.shehasa-
name.net/buy-tickets.
Visit www.andrewkooman.com.
Acclaimed local playwright wraps successful tourAndrew Kooman’s anti-traffi cking production back in Red Deer for second run
INTENSITY - Actors Evelyn Chew and Carl Kennedy from local playwright Andrew Kooman’s production of She Has A Name rehearse a scene from the play, which deals with the horrors of human traffi cking. Kelsey Krogman photo
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expansion continues, how-
ever the original projected
completion date at the end
of October has been ex-
tended and the budget has
been increased by $1 mil-
lion.
Reasons for the delayed
completion resulted from
improvements to the new
structural design and a
complete upgrade to the
originally planned me-
chanical systems to im-
prove airfl ow and ensure
the comfort of the guests
occupying the expansion
area, offi cials have said.
“We are disappointed
in the delay,” said John
Harms, chief executive offi -
cer and general manager at
Westerner Park. “But fol-
lowing a thorough review,
we determined the changes
needed to be made to the
original design to ensure
an enjoyable guest experi-
ence.”
Progress has been made,
crane and concrete work is
completed, the new kitchen
construction has been com-
pleted on the lower level,
the elevator shaft has been
installed in the lobby, and
the new washrooms in the
Parkland Pavilion are also
complete. Through the ef-
forts of the contractor and
Westerner Park staff, the
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for the season opener on
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“The Rebels Hockey Club
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with the team throughout
this extensive project,” said
Harms. “In addition, West-
erner Park is speaking with
tenants of the new suites,
to make alternate arrange-
ments for the interim.”
The upgrade includes 13
more luxury suites, a 40-
seat club suite and an ad-
ditional 1,000 seats added to
the 6,000-seat facility. The
expansion will have signifi -
cant economic impact on
Central Alberta in attract-
ing events to Westerner
Park, offi cials say.
Construction on the new
seats is planned to be com-
pleted by the end of Oc-
tober and the new suites
completed by mid-Decem-
ber. While the renovations
have taken longer than an-
ticipated, the staff of West-
erner Park is excited to see
fi nal results and is confi -
dent that visitors to the
Centrium will be thrilled
with the renovations, once
completed. A celebration
of the grand opening of
the expanded Centrium is
planned for January.
As a result of the chang-
es in scope, design improve-
ments and the complexities
of this immense renovation
project, Westerner Park
has increased the overall
budget by $1 million, for
a total project cost of $5.5
million. Westerner Park
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increase and will not be
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project.
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Providing details about plans for the future, Red Deer
College released a fi ve-year Strategic Plan recently.
Entitled ‘A Learner-Centred Future’, the plan was fi rst
presented to faculty and staff by RDC President and CEO
Joel Ward.
“We listened very closely to our community both within
RDC and throughout Central Alberta and have responded
to the passionate and insightful input from so many who
care about the future of the College,” said Ward.
“The RDC of 2017 will continue to serve our learners by
offering expanded programming including more degrees.
Leadership, excellence and innovation will be the hall-
marks of how we operate in delivering relevant programs
leading to careers, and personal growth for our learners.”
The fi ve-year plan was developed through a unique col-
laborative process that brought together key stakeholders
across all College departments and divisions to give input,
refl ecting the diversity and viewpoints of RDC.
Then, starting last December, 20 groups were formed
from RDC staff and faculty who sought input from more
than 800 Central Albertans about what the strategic direc-
tion of RDC should be over the next fi ve years.
“We clearly heard from the community that the Red
Deer College of 2017 should be known for engaging stu-
dents in applied, innovative and real world learning,” said
Dr. Gerry Paradis, associate vice president of strategic
planning and research at RDC, who helped to facilitate the
overall process of developing the plan.
“We’re so grateful for the community’s input and role in
setting our vision for the next fi ve years at RDC.”
Faculty say the RDC of 2017 will be a comprehensive
post-secondary institution in Central Alberta with an
academic reputation that positions the College as one of
the top post-secondary institutions in the province offer-
ing certifi cates, diplomas, advanced skills training and
degrees.
Ward said that at the centre of all that RDC does is the
learner and by focusing even more on students through
this new Strategic Plan, RDC is emphasizing their com-
mitment to graduates who, as full partners in their edu-
cation, will be autonomous, competent and recognized for
their capacity to apply their learning to make a difference
in the communities where they live and work.
“We have always strived to deliver the best education
possible and this plan ensures that we remain on that
course and will be the post-secondary institution of choice
for learners.”
To check out the complete document of ‘A Learner-Cen-
tred Future,’ you can visit www.rdc.ab.ca/strategicplan
for more information. - Weber
Red Deer College releases fi ve-year strategic plan
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MAN ATTACKED ON QEII NEAR INNISFAIL
Police are looking to locate those involved in a vicious attack on a Central Alberta high-way last week.
On Sept. 20th shortly after 7 p.m., the In-nisfail RCMP Integrated Traffi c Unit was dis-patched to a fi ght in progress in the north-bound lanes of the QEII Hwy. just north of Bowden. According to witnesses, several males were observed fi ghting with another male on the shoulder of the highway. Prior to police arriving on scene, the suspects fl ed.
As a result, a 28-year-old male suffered non-life threatening injuries and was trans-ported by ambulance by hospital.
Police are looking for two vehicles that witnesses observed leaving the scene. One vehicle is described as a black Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck with four younger male occupants. A second vehicle is described as a black Nissan Maxima or Acura with three to
four male occupants.Police have yet to determine what led up
to this altercation but believe alcohol is a fac-tor.
Anyone who may have witnessed the event or who has information with regards to the suspects is asked to contact the Innisfail RCMP at 403-343-4135 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
CITY MAN CHARGED AFTERBIZARRE INCIDENT
A man has been charged after a domes-tic assault took place in south Red Deer last week.
On Sept. 19th at 6:51 a.m. Red Deer City RCMP responded to a complaint of a domes-tic assault in south Red Deer. RCMP mem-bers arrived on scene to fi nd a female being dragged beside a moving vehicle and saw a male pull the female into the vehicle. The RCMP members pursued the fl eeing vehicle
south of the City. The offending vehicle, a pick up truck towing a utility trailer with a quad on it, slowed to approximately 20km/hr where the female victim was able to jump from the moving pick-up truck. The pursuit continued down a dead-end road and into a fi eld. The truck stopped in the fi eld and the driver attempted to fl ee on the quad, howev-er, he was apprehended by RCMP members.
The accused has seven outstanding war-rant and the trailer and quad were deter-mined to be stolen. In total, the amount of stolen property recovered was approximately $100,000. There were no injuries as a result of the collision or pursuit and the man and woman were known to each other.
Mark Belisle, 31 of Red Deer has been charged with one count of dangerous driv-ing, one count of fl ight from police and four counts of possession of stolen property.
He also had seven outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest.
MAN CHARGED AFTERHIGHWAY CRASH
A Lacombe man is facing charges of drunk driving after a highway crash took place over the weekend.
Matthew Lawrence Engelman, 24, has been charged with impaired driving caus-ing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing bodily harm as well as refusing to provide a breath sample. These charges stem from a two-vehicle collision which occurred north of Sylvan Lake on Hwy. 20 at the Aspelund Rd. on Sept. 21 at 9 p.m.
It is alleged that Engelman’s vehicle crossed the centerline and struck another truck head on.
The driver of the second vehicle, Randy Pinch, 41, of Breton, Alberta was airlifted from the scene via STARS Air Ambulance to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmon-ton and is currently in a coma listed in critical condition.
POLICE BRIEFS by Erin Fawcett
WEEKEND CRASH - A man has been charged with impaired driving after a crash north of Sylvan Lake on Hwy. 20 that left another man critically injured. photo submitted
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Red Deer Express 7
BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express
Following confi rmation of several new human cases of
West Nile virus (WNv) infection in the past few weeks, Al-
berta Health Services (AHS) is again urging Albertans to
take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause
West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (formerly known
as West Nile fever).
Occasionally it can cause the more serious West Nile
Neurological Syndrome.
Seven human cases of WNv infection have been report-
ed in Alberta this season, including the province’s fi rst
case announced Aug. 21. Since that date, AHS has released
weekly, updated West Nile virus case numbers for Alber-
ta. This will continue through the end of season.
“By releasing case information, we hope to remind Al-
bertans that West Nile virus is still around and that we
should all still be taking the precautions we always recom-
mend,” says Dr. Gerry Predy, AHS senior medical offi cer
of health.
“Our advice to all Albertans remains consistent: wear
insect repellent with DEET; wear long-sleeved, light-co-
loured shirts and pants; wear a hat and consider staying
indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most ac-
tive.”
Four cases have been reported in the province’s South
zone. There have also been single cases reported in the
Calgary zone, the North Zone and the Central Zone.
West Nile virus was fi rst isolated in 1937 in the West Nile
district of Uganda.
Since then, there have been outbreaks in Egypt, Isra-
el, South Africa and in parts of Europe, Asia and North
America.
Offi cials say there are 44 species of mosquitoes in Al-
berta and that of these, the Culex tarsalis has been identi-
fi ed as the species most likely to carry and transmit the
virus from infected birds to people and horses. The breed-
ing season of the Culex tarsalis runs from mid-June to
September.
Some people who become infected with non-neurologi-
cal syndrome show no symptoms at all.
However, symptoms that could occur can include fever,
chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, swollen glands
and headache.
For the small number of individuals who do develop
the neurological syndrome, infection can lead to tremors,
drowsiness, confusion, swallowing problems, high fever,
unconsciousness, paralysis and even death.
For more information, visit www.fi ghtthebite.info or
call Health Link Alberta toll-free at 1-866-408-5465 (LINK).
More cases of West Nile virus infection confi rmed
THANK YOU RED DEER FOR SUCH A GREAT 50TH YEAR! At this time we would like to acknowledge some of those people that made the 2011 campaign such a success: To all the volunteers that help out at the Christmas Bureau and work tireless hours at our fundraisers so we can continue to do what we love. To our families and friends that help in the time of need when we need someone to stand in the cold at a fundraiser, to drive around to collect toys and take care of the house and family while we are helping others, we love you! To all the people who generously donate money and toys, this means so much. Zed 99, KG Country 95.5, Kraze 101.3, Big 10, 106.7 the Drive, The Red Deer Advocate and The Express for all their media coverage and support. We couldn’t do it without you! Special thanks to Bev and Ron Poffenroth and Family, the Wessel Famly and also:
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PROMOTING UNITY - Dieter Braun joins in with a drum circle as part of Earthdance this past Saturday. It’s a time set aside with the goal to unite people worldwide through music, dance and prayer in a dedication to the promotion of peace and diversity and environmental causes. Cynthia Radford/Red Deer Express
8 Red Deer Express Wednesday, September 26, 2012
OPINION
Canada’s economy has
more than doubled in size
but many of us aren’t feel-
ing better off.
That’s why the Occupy
slogan ‘We are the 99 per
cent’ captured so much at-
tention a year ago.
It reminds us that the
richest one per cent of Ca-
nadians make 14% of total
income, and absorbed more
than a third of income
growth in the last 15 years.
But the slogan is incom-
plete. The change in pros-
perity is also generational.
On average, Canadi-
ans who got in the hous-
ing market by the mid-70s
(newly retired, or retiring
soon) have been big win-
ners. Compared to 55 to
64-year-olds in the mid-70s,
they enjoy wealth that has
risen by around 200%, in
large part because hous-
ing values have increased
dramatically over their
adult lives. But what’s been
good for a generation head-
ing into retirement has
been bad for their kids and
grandkids. The typical 25
to 34-year-old working full-
time today must save for
10 years to put away a 20%
down payment for housing
in an average school dis-
trict. That’s twice as long
as was required for the typ-
ical young worker a gener-
ation ago, even though to-
day’s down payment often
purchases a smaller yard, a
Condo, or requires a longer
commute.
Young people’s wages are
losing ground, despite the
fact they have more post-
secondary education than
previous generations. After
adjusting for infl ation, two
young people still bring
home little more than what
one breadwinner often did
in the mid-1970s.
Generations under age 45
are squeezed: squeezed for
time at home and squeezed
for money because they
pay higher student debts
and housing prices with
lower wages. And when
they choose to have kids,
they are squeezed for child
care services, which re-
main in short supply, and
often cost the equivalent of
another mortgage.
The slogan ‘We are the 99
per cent’ sheds no light on
this generational squeeze,
unless it is accompanied
by a commitment from
Boomers to help their kids
and grandkids champion
a better policy deal. In the
mid-70s, 30% of seniors
were poor in our country.
Because Canada has a his-
tory of building pension
and medical care policy to
our socioeconomic circum-
stances, we have wrestled
down the poverty rate
among seniors to around
5% – lower than rates for
any other age group in the
country. It is in large part
because of this policy leg-
acy that my grandmother
is not poor today! And it is
also why my parents, in-
laws, aunts and uncles have
a reduced risk of economic
insecurity compared to
those approaching retire-
ment a generation ago.
It is also time to adapt
policy again for a genera-
tion facing declines in their
standard of living. Problem
is, markets for wages and
housing are diffi cult to in-
fl uence. While policies can
create minimum wages and
some social housing are
important, they do little to
help the typical 38-year-old
today who has debt that is
more than 100% of house-
hold income because of
housing and tuition costs.
A generation ago, the norm
was around 40%.
So we must look to oth-
er mechanisms that will
reduce time and income
pressures as younger Ca-
nadians start careers and
homes. There are solu-
tions: better benefi ts for
new moms and new dads
would ensure that it doesn’t
cost younger generations
the equivalent of a second
mortgage when parents
split time at home before
a child is 18 months; $10/
day child care would mean
parents don’t pay another
mortgage for services on
which they rely to have
enough employment time
to keep up with the rising
cost of living.
And since the federal
budget asks younger Cana-
dians to work longer before
claiming Old Age Security,
changes to employment
practices would free work-
ers to have an extra few
hours a week at home each
year before they retire.
These concrete solutions
to the generational decline
merit more attention as Ca-
nadians aspires for a fairer
distribution of our national
prosperity.
Dr. Paul Kershaw is a policy professor at the University of British Columbia. His column is distributed through www.troy-media.com.
Alberta Culture Days
Canada’s younger generation facing declines in standard of living
It’s time to focus our attention on the
world of arts and culture as the province
marks Alberta Culture Days Sept. 28-30.
Red Deer organizers have plenty in store
for local residents to check out, all in an ef-
fort to emphasize just how important arts
and culture are to our everyday lives.
One way the Red Deer Alberta Culture
Days committee is planning to do that is by
holding a ‘day without art and culture’ on
the day prior to the slate of events running
Sept. 28-30.
The full title of the designated day is
Imagine a Day Without Arts and Culture,
and organizers point out that the goal is
to help show folks how deeply entrenched
the arts are in day-to-day routines. Some
of the ideas they’ve come up with include
blacking out the beautifully-crafted ghost
statues that mark so many places across
the downtown area.
Essentially, the goal is to encourage
people to consider how bland and colour-
less the world would be without the rich-
ness and vitality of art. And sadly, artistic
programs are often amongst the fi rst casu-
alties in times of economic restraint. Flip-
ping on the TV, looking at photography,
paintings, or the graphics on a computer
game are all examples of someone’s spark
of creativity. Imagine no landscaping, sto-
rytelling, drawing, books, posters, acting,
symphonies, novels, festivals or architec-
ture – the list goes on and on.
After the day without art and culture, of
course, comes the days packed with sam-
ples of the arts. Everyone is encouraged
to get out and enjoy a range of activities
including the session entitled Tell Your
Story: Writing Your Family Stories. One is
set to run at the Dawe branch of Red Deer
Public Library on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. and an-
other on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m.
The ‘Community on Mainstage’ concert
runs Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. on the Arts Cen-
tre mainstage. The Sidewalk Chalk Art
Festival downtown on Sept. 29 with several
artists brightening up the downtown area
with their intricate chalk designs. The
Central Alberta Retired Teachers Associa-
tion Art Show and Sale runs Sept. 29 at 9
a.m. in the Pioneer Lodge, and the Culture
Show and Art Exhibit also is set for Sept.
29 starting at noon in the Scott Block The-
atre downtown.
Family at Mainstage runs Sept. 30 on
the Arts Centre mainstage as well. It runs
from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free with a
donation to the Performing Arts Scholar-
ship Fund or the local food bank.
For more details about what’s happen-
ing, check out the Red Deer Culture Days
facebook page, or visit www.culture.al-
berta.ca and click on the ‘fi nd events’ link.
Opportunities like this – to enjoy local
samples of the arts – are important times
to see what the community is up to when it
comes to stirring up creative energies.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Red Deer Express 9
Letters to the editor
The ongoing and polarizing issues of bike lanes and fl ourideThe Red Deer Bike Lane Pilot Project.
It’s everywhere. In the news, online and
around the water cooler. People either love
them or hate them. Never before has the
City been so polarized in its opinion on one
singular subject. Or has it?
I propose a comparison. An equally im-
portant issue that, historically, generates
the same kind of passion as the bike lanes.
The difference being, this issue doesn’t
seem to elicit the same fervor of citizen in-
volvement.
The issue is fl uoride (or, more accurate-
ly, hexafl uorosilicic acid). I would like to
compare four distinct ways that these is-
sues parallel.
1. Reckless City spending of your tax
dollars.
I have read that the Bike Lane pilot proj-
ect will cost upwards of $800,000 to imple-
ment and perfect. Comparatively, fl uoride
seems cheap at $75,000 per year. But when
you look deeper you can see that is not the
case. Since water fl uoridation in Red Deer
began in the 1950’s, we have been washing,
watering, showering and cooking 99% of
the chemical down the drain. How’s that
for wasteful?
2. Inconvenience.
Red Deer citizens have made it clear that
they do not like to be inconvenienced by
taking away lanes previously designated
for vehicles. Comparing this item with the
fl uoride issue frames that inconvenience
as an issue of health.
Excessive fl uoride exposure is well
known to cause many health issues, in-
cluding a painful bone disease (skeletal fl u-
orosis), discolouration of the teeth (dental
fl uorosis), and has been linked to a range
of other chronic ailments including arthri-
tis, glucose intolerance, gastrointestinal
distress and thyroid disease. Inconvenient,
huh?
3. Percentage of population usage.
Bike Lane detractors state that the per-
centage of those using the bike lanes is
disproportionate to the percentage of au-
Winter space needed for clubWith the obesity issues going on with
our youth and the couch potatoes created
by the video gaming world it was refresh-
ing to fi nd out there were other options for
kids who were not interested in sports.
When my son told me about Knight Ha-
ven it really peaked my interest in signing
him up.
This organization is a real time role
playing fun time for all ages. The kids
learn about times like the renaissance,
Viking era, the crafts and history of the
times. They have battles with soft weapons
(which the kids seem to like the best) and
have to earn their way up ranks to wear
certain armour and climb the ladder to
knighthood.
What the kids haven’t fi gured out yet
and parents of the organization love is the
fact the kids are learning history as they
enjoy the play.
While listening to the leader give the
kids the weekly updates last meet I came
to hear the club does not have an indoor
space to hold the winter battles in Red
Deer.
You see the club leaders are from as far
away as Edmonton and Calgary to come to
Red Deer every week to provide this type of
club to our children. (The club welcomes
adult members as well).
There are just over 30 members in Red
Deer and as the club becomes more well
known, I have no doubt the membership
will climb.
When you child comes home saying they
absolutely loved something, as a mother I
thought writing this letter was the least I
could do to try and fi nd them a place for
the winter meets.
Angie GarciaRed Deer
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WE WANT READER INPUT
CitySpeakThis week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked
Councillor Cindy Jefferies questions regarding how the City can have an impact to help combat obesity.
Summer provides the opportunity to refl ect on the work of council, what have you been thinking about this summer?
“Last fall I attended the National Recreation Summit on behalf of AUMA, three
trends were identifi ed as big concerns for society -- obesity, poverty and equitable
access to services and facilities,” said Jefferies. “Personally, I have been focused on
regular exercise and eating a healthier diet this summer - so I have been thinking
a lot about obesity rates in our society. I continue to think about one of the stats
I heard at the summit. Did you know that in the U.S., for the fi rst time ever, this
generation is expected to have a shorter life span than their parents - because of
obesity and inactivity? I would like to think that as Canadians we are healthier than
that, but we are not far behind the U.S. We have to change our mindset; we have
to increase our activity levels. Cities have a critical role to play in reversing these
trends.”
The City offers lots of recreation opportunities, but are there other ways the City can have an impact on obesity rates?
“Yes- defi nitely, and coincidentally we are working on many of them already.
Through the Movement Study we are looking at ways to make our City more walk-
able. We are also looking at cycling and our bike lane pilot project is an important
piece. We are encouraging more people to cycle by providing the opportunity, mak-
ing it safer and raising the awareness of the need to share the road with cyclists on
our streets,” said Jefferies. “We can also make a difference with better community
design guidelines and standards - creating more walkable streets and better connec-
tivity for pedestrians. Good street design and street-scaping also encourage people
to walk. Having a good transit service also impacts obesity - transit riders walk to
and from their stops and on average lose 10 pounds a year just by taking the bus.”
Are there other changes you think we can make that will have an impact on obesity rates?
“Our school boards are already encouraging healthy eating, daily physical ac-
tivity, and they are trying to promote walking to school, but the provincial infra-
structure policies for building schools need to change to really allow our commu-
nity to encourage students to walk to school,” said Jefferies. “Today many students
are bussed to schools clear across the City due to school of choice policies, current
provincial infrastructure policies and the lack of funding for new neighbourhood
schools. While it makes sense to fi ll schools up to increase utilization rates, the un-
intended consequence is the impact on walkability and ultimately on obesity rates
and the health of our children.
“This is important work for us to do as a community. We all have a role to play
and choices to make.”
CINDY
J E F F E R I E S
tomobiles using the same stretch of road.
The drivers have, since the implementa-
tion of bike lanes, lost the ability of lane
choice. This comparison, when framed
within the fl uoride debate, illustrates the
fact that Red Deer citizens have no choice
in the matter of fl uoridated water, either.
The freedom of personal choice is a fun-
damental right, and should not be taken
away.
4. It’s dangerous.
The City of Red Deer has implemented a
project that may be deemed dangerous, in
some ways, to the very citizens it wishes to
protect. I think the parallel here is obvious.
Citizen involvement should stretch far
beyond lines painted on the road. As the
fi nal step in their campaign to educate
council and citizens on fl uoride and fl uo-
ride additives, the City of Red Deer re-
cently presented a Fluoride Information
Speaker Session at the Sheraton Hotel. Dr.
James Beck and Dr. Digby Horne present-
ed important information pertinent to the
health and well being of every citizen.
For those who weren’t able to attend the
Speaker Session, and subsequent Q&A and
Debate, it was videotaped and will be avail-
able for viewing on the City of Red Deer
web site.
If you value your individual choice as
a free and democratic Canadian citizen,
please consider researching this issue, and
letting City council know your views. Now
is the time for action, the decision is immi-
nent and citizen input is crucial.
Diane HermaryRed Deer
Kudos to Alberta Health ServicesThank you to the following amazing
people who helped me after I fell and broke
my hip. Unit 35 at the Red Deer Regional
Hospital was the experience of a lifetime
for an 80-year-old woman after an unfortu-
nate accident.
Dr. Karbyl, “surgeon extraordinaire”
and the brilliant team he has trained. Dr.
Odendaol who visited me every day I was
in hospital and left nothing to chance. The
nurses who looked after me and saw to my
every need. The physical therapists who
worked with me every day; giving me mus-
cles that I was quite proud of.
The occupational therapists who were
very helpful and the continual testing to
see how they could help me. The recre-
ational therapists who kept my mind and
body alert. The domestic engineers who
kept Unit 35 spotlessly clean. The social
worker that alleviated problems facing me.
Unit 35 is an amazingly well run unit for
seniors; it works like a well-oiled machine.
I feel lucky to have had the chance to expe-
rience poetry in motion when it comes to
excellent health care.
My best regards to all of the friends I
made over a seven week period that was a
much better experience than I would have
ever anticipated.
B.J. SmithRed Deer
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Beauty Tips for Busy Women
Here’s how to feelfabulous this fall
Women are juggling much more today than in years
past. 31 percent of married couples with children are
two-income families, and many women are balancing
work, family, social obligations, and additional activities.
This can leave little time for
personal grooming.
However, looking your best
doesn’t require a lot of time or
money. In fact, by focusing on
a few areas, you can put your
best face forward despite being
under a time crunch.
* Invest in a good haircut.
Consult with a stylist who
knows his or her stuff. Ask for
recommendations on what cut
will work for your facial shape,
lifestyle and trends you de-
sire. You want something that
works for you and doesn’t re-
quire a lot of effort to achieve.
For example, if you’re time-
pressed and your ‘do requires
40 minutes of blow-drying ev-
ery morning, it may not be practi-
cal for your situation. Work with
your hair type instead of against it. Investing in a good cut
is a beauty secret every woman should know.
* Select dual-purpose products. Saving time can often
mean using beauty products that serve more than one
purpose. For example, a moisturizer that’s also a sunblock
saves on the extra step of applying SPF. Some mineral
powder products serve as a foundation and a oil-reducing
fi nish coat. For women who want to skip a foundation,
tinted moisturizers are also an option.
* Play up your eyes. Bright eyes give the impression of
being well-rested and healthy. If you spend time on any-
thing in your beauty regimen, it
should be adding some impact
to your eyes, even if this just
means using some mascara and
applying a highlight under the
browline and in the corners of
the eyes. Don’t forget to cover
under-eye circles if they are a
problem.
* Don’t overlook your hands.
Hands have a way of giving
away your age. Many women
who use age-defying products
or enlist in the help of plastic
surgery fail to realize that their
hands can reveal their age. Al-
ways moisturize and care for
your hands. Routine mani-
cures can help tame cuticles
and keep nails and hands in top
form. Use sun protection on your
hands to avoid wrinkling and age
spots from sun exposure.
* Whiten your teeth. Putting a fresh-face forward also
involves having a great smile. There are many inexpen-
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the shade of your teeth dramatically. They can be used
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face maintains its natural glow as we transition into
the harsher, colder months.
Add moisture to your routine: The fall months are
less humid than their summer counterparts, so add-
ing more moisture to your skin care regime is impor-
tant. As the air gets dryer use a richer, thicker mois-
turizer such as Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer
to give back to your skin.
Use sensitive skin care products: Even if you don’t
have sensitive skin, when the weather changes from
warm to cold everyone’s skin could use a gentler
skin care approach. You might notice that your face
is more prone to redness and fl ushing as the wind
picks up and the temperature drops. Environmental
changes can often bring on skin sensitivities, so be
kind to your skin and use products that are designed
with this in mind.
Maintain the SPF: Don’t be fooled - the sun is still
shining even though summer has come to a close.
Make sure you keep SPF in your skin care regime as it
will continue to help protect your skin and help fi ght
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UNLEASH THE POSITIVE POWER OF SPORT
Sports Day in Canada is back for its third year on Sept. 29 and the City of Red Deer invites residents to unleash the posi-tive power of sport.
With only 7% of Canadian children and youth meeting Can-ada’s Physical Activity Guidelines of 60 minutes per day and only 15% of adults getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of activity, sport offers a fun way to get moving.
“Learning the value of sport and physical activity at an early age helps develop individuals who continue to remain active throughout their lives,” said Rob Meckling, commu-nity and program facilitator. “This is a great opportunity for Red Deerians to try different activities and learn about what is available to them in the community from sport organiza-tions.”
To celebrate Sports Day, local sport organizations will be on hand at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Collicutt Centre with different activities for all ages. There is no cost for participating, and residents will also fi nd demonstrations and information about ways to get active in our community. The program runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and a complete schedule of events is available at www.reddeer.ca/sportsday.
Residents who are unable to attend are invited to wear a jersey, team or club uniform to school, work or play on Jersey Day on Sept. 28.
CBC Sports, ParticipACTION and True Sport are the na-tional sponsors of this event, with CBC Sports broadcasting from communities throughout the day.
For more information about Sports Day in Canada, visit http://sportsday.cbc.ca. For more information about the Sports Day in Canada at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre
and Collicutt Centre, or how to get involved, contact Paige Gellatly at 403-356-8893 or [email protected].
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS The Red Deer Chamber of Commerce announced the 2012
Business of the Year fi nalists recently. An adjudication committee comprised of local business
leaders selected eight fi nalists from more than 40 nominees in this annual celebration of business excellence.
In the one to 15 full-time equivalent employees category, the fi nalists are: 360 Fitness, Big Bend Market and The Bra Lounge. For the 16-49 full-time equivalent employees catego-ry the fi nalists are McLevin Industries Inc., Nexus Engineering & Machine Inc. and The Redwoods Retirement Residence.
In the 50 or more full-time equivalent employees the fi nal-ists are Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites and Westerner Park.
Businesses are nominated by the public and Chamber vol-unteers interview nominees to develop material for the adju-dication committee.
Winners of the 2012 Business of the Year Awards will be announced at the annual gala, to be held at the Red Deer Col-lege Arts Centre on Oct. 17.
Tickets are available online at www.reddeerchamber.com or at the Chamber offi ce, 3017 Gaetz Ave.
CLOSURES ON 32 ST. AND 40 AVE. Phases 3 and 4 of the 32 Street road improvements are
underway. Southbound traffi c on 40 Ave. will be required to fi nd alternate routes for travel as the south side of the inter-section of 32 St. and 40 Ave. will close to traffi c.
Work on the intersection is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, weather permitting. Residents are reminded to
watch for construction signage, and expect delays at this lo-cation.
The contractor is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the worksite and the patience and cooperation of motorists and residents is much appreciated.
CITY ASSUMES OPERATIONOF LIONS CAMPGROUND
Online and telephone reservations at the Lions Camp-ground will not be accepted for the remainder of the season after The City terminated the existing contract under which the campground was operated.
The City of Red Deer will assume direct operation of the Lions Campground until it closes Oct. 1.
“The campground is still open for business; we simply aren’t taking any online and telephone reservations. Spots are available on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis until the end of the season,” said Deb Comfort, Neighbourhood Facilities & Community Development Supervisor.
All current reservations will be honoured, and drop-in cus-tomers will be accommodated as space is available. Payment will be restricted to cash or credit card purchases.
The Lions Campground customer service booth will be open from 5 to 10 p.m., seven days a week with overnight security provided from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
For more information about the Lion’s Campground, call 403-342-8183 or visit www.reddeer.ca/campground.
MEDICINE RIVER WILDLIFECENTRE’S FUNDRAISER
Announcing the offi cial launch of Medicine River Wildlife Centre’s most ambitious fund raising campaign ever. Come visit the staff and volunteers on Sept. 29th, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bower Mall. This extensive display will feature the Cen-tre’s new car with its beautiful vehicle wrap featuring Otis the Owl and Charlie the Porcupine.
Also, there will be the sale of the 2013 calendar /raffl e with this year’s raffl e prize being a Great White Shark Adventure off of San Francisco.
The Facility Upgrade Project plans and design. The Centre is applying for $1 million dollars in both federal and provincial grants but needs the support of the community it serves to raise the matching funds to complete these major improve-ments. Last but certainly not least, Otis the Owl will be avail-able to sell and autograph his newly published children’s books.
For more information contact Carol at 403-728-3467 or at [email protected].
CITY BRIEFS by Mark Weber
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Red Deer Express 13
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The turn of the last century was a dy-
namic time in Central Alberta’s history.
The steady fl ow of new settlers into the
region turned into a veritable fl ood. In
May 1905, the Red Deer Land Titles Offi ce
recorded the largest percentage increase
in homestead entries of any land offi ce in
Canada.
As the available land near the burgeon-
ing Town of Red Deer was taken up, the
new settlers began taking up homesteads
farther out. Those who liked open prairie
land headed east. Those who preferred
forested areas, with its plentiful supply of
wood for building materials, fuel and shel-
ter, headed westwards.
Many of those who were attracted to
the west country were Scandinavians who
were used to that kind of countryside in
their former homes. Several came directly
from Norway, Sweden and Denmark as
well as Iceland and Finland. Others had
initially settled in such places as Minne-
sota and Wisconsin and then headed to the
new frontier of west Central Alberta.
A number settled southwest of Sylvan
Lake and Eckville. A particularly favoured
area was north of the Raven River. So
many Swedish settlers chose land in the
district that it became known as Nya Bach-
en, a Swedish phrase meaning new land
or hillside. However, in 1908, when a post
offi ce was established, the postal authori-
ties decided to use New Hill as the name
instead of Nya Bachen.
The story of John Falk, the fi rst post-
master, indicates some of the challenges
faced by these early pioneers. He had to
walk 23kms south to Markerville to de-
liver and pick up the mail. This trip had
to be made once a week, regardless of the
weather.
By 1911, there were enough families
in the district that a decision was made
to build a school. Nels Linneberg got the
contract to construct the building for $600.
However, even with money being worth
much more than it is today, the sum was
very low. Hence, Mr. Linneberg, with his
helpers John Holmgren and John Lauder,
used fi eldstones for the foundation. Floor
joists were made from hand-hewn tama-
rack, while hand-hewn spruce was used
for the studdings.
Once the schoolhouse was fi nished in
1912, it quickly became the community
centre, as well as the place where the set-
tlers’ children were educated. Hence,
many dances, socials, church services and
meetings were held there.
The early years were hard and cash was
very short. The early settlers faced the
backbreaking work of clearing the land
and creating their fi rst fi elds and pastures.
However, many were excellent craftsmen
who were able to erect snug log homes that
were so well built that some still stand to-
day.
Moreover, most were excellent garden-
ers, which helped keep food on the table.
Several were skilled dairymen. The ‘cream
cheques” that they got at Markerville and
other local creameries proved a welcome
source of cash in the early days.
The challenges of creating a new home
in a frontier area built a very strong sense
of community and helping one’s neigh-
bours. The New Hill Ladies Club was cre-
ated when two women dropped by to visit
a neighbour who was suffering from a
broken leg and they decided to organize
a group to help the community and their
neighbours.
In 1918, the residents created the New
Hill Telephone Company to provide phone
service. This was later reorganized as the
New Hill Mutual Telephone Co. Power ar-
rived just after the Second World War with
the creation of a rural electrifi cation asso-
ciation.
Conditions began to change dramatical-
ly in the 1950s. In 1950-51, one of the very
fi rst oil wells in West Central Alberta was
drilled on the farm of Henry Linneberg.
Soon, there was a great deal of oil patch
activity in the district.
As the roads improved, there were
changes to the school.
First, the schoolhouse was moved to a
new location and put on a cement founda-
tion. In 1956, the New Hill School closed
and the students were bussed to Condor
and Spruce View.
After the school closed, the schoolhouse
was converted into a community centre.
Thus, the strong community spirit contin-
ues. So does the well-earned pride in the
wonderful success of the pioneer families
in turning a frontier wilderness into a
magnifi cent agricultural heartland.
New Hill community celebrates centennial year
CELEBRATION - Pictured here is the Holmgren/Linneberg Family at Nya Bachen – New Hill, 1912. Helmer, Austin, Holmfrid and Selma Holmgren, Ollie Olson, Henry, Nels, Ture, Freda and Alice Linneberg. Photo courtesy of the Red Deer Archives mg-308-094
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D A W E
EVENTSThe Red Deer River Naturalists
are pleased to host a Fall Social starting at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27th at Festival Hall. The fall so-cial replaces the banquet which the club usually hosts in the fall. The highlight of the evening will be a humour-fi lled presentation by nature comedian and story-teller, Al Batt of Minnesota. Bat is a writer, speaker and humour-ist. He has written for a number of magazines and books, and has written for movies and hosted TV shows. He has re-ceived numerous awards for his humour and conservation work. He provides clean humour with a message. The cost for the eve-ning is only $20 and includes refreshments, including wine (one glass included in ticket price) and delicious homemade desserts. Tickets must be pur-chased ahead of time at Kerry Wood Nature Centre (403-346-2010) or by calling the RDRN offi ce at 403-347-8200.
The 15th annual harvest for the community growing project for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank runs Sept. 28 at a 170-acre barley crop located south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A, at the Spruce Road turnoff. Things get underway at noon with a barbecue, and everyone is welcome. The project is part of the Winnipeg-based Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s mission to ship food and cash to needy countries. Each year, the amount raised is matched four to one by the Canadian Inter-national Development Agency. For more information, call Larry Henderson at 782-5218.
Ruined Escape Plan and Under-side Pattern perform Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at Slumland Theatre (4732 – 50th St.) Proceeds go to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $10 at the door, and there is a $7 pre-sale as well. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the bands hitting the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets are being sold at the Red Deer Public Library, and it’s an all-ages show.
As part of the Alberta Culture Days festivities in Red Deer on
Sept. 28-30, Central Music Festi-val will be set up in the lobby of The Scott Block lobby from noon to 5 p.m. to sell CDs by local musicians. This is an opportunity for you to get your product out in front of the public when the whole city will be busy celebrat-ing local artists and arts groups. We’ll sell them for you. We’ll have a table set up for you meet, greet and sign your CDs for your fans. We’ll even have room for you to perform a tune or two if you want to. You can drop them off in advance Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at: City of Red Deer Culture Services, 3827 - 38 St. Please mark the selling price on your merchandise. Central Music Festival will take a 10% sales commission that will be put
toward the Central Music Festival Society’s operating budget.
Ecole Camille J. Lerouge School is hosting the Fifth Annual Aquathon, (1.5 km run, a 300m swim, then another 1.5 km run, a lead up to the triathlon), for Middle School students. This race has traditionally proven to be very successful as it includes anyone who is willing to try it. Camille hosts it in the fall to pull together the end of triathlon season and cross-country running. There will be approxi-mately 75 students, 50 from Camille and 25 from St. Fran-cis. It will be held at the Dawe Centre on Sept. 28 at 1 p.m.
The Harris-Warke Gallery announc-es its next exhibit, In the Blink of a Smile, works by Red Deer artist Andrea Simpson. Known primar-ily for her stained glass work, Andrea combines some glass pieces as well as works on can-vas in this exhibit. In the Blink of
a Smile comes from “the fl eeting moments of vulnerability in our daily encounters - a word, a smile, a glance, a smell. Life spins by. One more moment in time is what we all ask for. It is as radi-ant as the sunshine – as trans-parent as the glass I work with - as warm as the paint on the canvas.” In the Blink of a Smile runs until Oct. 20. A reception will be held on Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of Red Deer’s First Fridays. The Harris-Warke Gallery is situated in Sunworks in down-town Red Deer at 4924 Ross St. For more information contact Paul Boultbee at 403-597-9788.
Young Cambodian Dancers from Place of Rescue in Cambodia will present a program entitled HOPE
at Deer Park Alliance Church on Oct. 4th at 7 p.m. Admission free; donations gladly accepted.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Con-nelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs each year fi lled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere. We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, Septem-ber to June at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and
average four to fi ve sing-outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316.
The Learning Disabilities Associa-tion – Red Deer Chapter is ac-cepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, one-on-one developed specifi cally for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions. Contact Carmen at 403-340-3885 or by email at [email protected] for more informa-tion. Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca.
Meat draw every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Elks Lodge. 403-346-3632.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of a new book of essays edited
by RDC faculty members Dr. Heather Marcovitch and Dr. Nancy E. Batty. Mad Men, Women, and Children: Essays on Gender and Generation focuses on the women and children of the TV show Mad Men, two groups that are not only identifi ed to-gether in this period but are also beginning to gain political and social rights in the sixties. Mad Women on Mad Men takes place on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the | North Nook, RDC Library RDC faculty Dr. Nancy E. Batty, Joan Crate and Dr. Heather Marcovitch will each read from their essays that are published in the book. The event is part of Library’s Homegrown series, which of-fers faculty the opportunity to connect with the wider com-munity outside of the traditional classroom setting. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday night dances continue at the Golden Circle on Sept. 27. Admission is $7. Everyone
is welcome. 403-347-6165.
The fi fth annual Scrabble Benefi t presented by GrammaLink-Africa runs Sept. 28 at the Golden Circle (4620 47A Ave.) Registration is at 1:30 p.m. - play at 2 p.m. Play for fun, complimentary tea/ coffee and cookies, silent auction. Register for pledge forms by contacting Merla at [email protected] or phone 403-342-5670. All pro-ceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support the African Grandmothers raising their orphaned grandchildren. Tax receipts issued for any donation or pledge over & $20. For further information contact Faye at [email protected] or phone 403-343-1881.
Tools For Schools Africa Founda-tion (TFSAF) is holding an event on Sept. 27th where people can enjoy wine, chocolate, dessert, door prizes and a wide arrange-ment of jewellery. The money raised will go towards educat-ing girls in Ghana, keeping them in school and providing opportunities for them to get a post-secondary education. The project got its initial start in 2003 and has grown since then to help about 60 girls at a time. They are all from the northern region of Ghana. Tickets are $35 or a fi ve-pack for $150. For more information or to purchase tickets call Lyn at 403-314-4911, Jean at 403-343-3097 or Wendy at 403-347-7285. Or visit www.tfs-africa.org for more about Tools for Schools.
Cookie Walk – Sept. 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Buy your box for $6 and fi ll your box with your choice of cookies. Shop early for best selection. Complimentary cof-fee. For further information contact Linda at 403-347-6073.
Raise your mug and make your coffee count by hosting a Coffee Break for Alzheimer’s disease. This do-it-yourself fundraiser can be as simple as hosting a coffee party at home, in the offi ce or a public venue, or as elaborate as organizing a coffee-thon using social media. The campaign runs September through October. For more information or to order your Coffee Break kit, please contact Janice at 403-346-4636,
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Annual Turkey supper at Black-falds United Church will be held on Oct. 1. Two sittings – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and only 100 advance tickets are avail-able for each sitting. Prices are $15 for adults, $7 for kids and under fi ve free. Please contact Holly at 391-2310 for more information or tickets. Also check out our web site at Blackfaldsunitedchurch.com.
The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell featuring soprano, Joyce Emms and pianist Cheryl Cooney, Oct. 4, 12:15 – 1 p.m. Coffee and tea provided by Café Noir. No admission charge (free will donation at the door).
Fanatullen Scandinavian Danc-ers hold dance sessions every Monday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Festival Hall, 4214-58 St. Scandinavian heritage not required. 403-347-5303 or 403-341-4672.
The Salvation Army Presents ‘The Canadian Staff Band in Concert.’ As part of our anniversary celebrating 100 years in Red Deer, we invite the community out to enjoy this band that has established a worldwide reputa-tion for the fi nest in brass band playing. Concert to take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13th at the Red Deer Memorial Centre (4214-58 St). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in person at the Black Knight Inn ticket offi ce, by phon-ing 1-800-661-8793 or online at www.bkticketcentre.ca.
Sacred Heart CWL Annual Tea and Bazaar runs Oct. 13 at the Sa-cred Heart Church, 5508 48A Ave. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall. Admission $5 (includes lunch). Crafts, baking and tea for sale.
Perogy Supper runs Oct 18th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $11; children 10 and under $6 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church. 3932 46 St. Tickets at the door. 403-347-2335.
The Great Bend Community Ladies Aid/Dorcas Sewing Circle Harvest Turkey Supper runs Oct. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Delburne Community Hall.
Adults pay $10 each, children six to 12 pay $5. Those under six get in for free. Pay at the door.
Golden Circle dances continue Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone welcome. 403-347-6165 or 403-309-2520.
Life after loss: a children’s psycho-educational grief group for children ages six to 12. This eight-week seminar runs 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Oct. 16 at Parkland Youth Homes Society. The program is facili-tated by qualifi ed therapists who will create a safe environment in which to explore the children’s
grief-related topics each week through creative activities, art and play techniques, and open discussion. This group interac-tion helps decrease feelings of isolation and anxiety as a result of their loss. During the fourth week of the program, the group therapists will meet with the parent(s) privately to share their child’s progress and receive feedback about any concerns or needs their child may have. Dur-ing the fi nal session, parent(s) will be invited into the group for a formal sharing and closure celebration. Parents and chil-dren can get more information about the program or register by calling 403-340-8995.
Registration is now open for ‘Living Well With a Mental Illness” an eight-week course for people interested in learning more about mental illness and how people experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric illness are increasingly living satisfying and
productive lives. The course will take place on Thursday morn-ings Oct. 4 through Nov. 22 at the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library. The focus of every session will be on develop-ing knowledge, strategies, and skills that promote wellness, recovery, and resilience. The course addresses a broad variety of topics including effective communication, understanding diagnosis, navigating the system, relapse prevention, mental illness and the family, recovery prin-ciples, stigma, and crisis plans. The course is free of charge. To register, call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff.
Art of Friendship is an eight-week course designed to help people who feel lonely or isolated learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends. The October course meets weekly on Wednesday after-noons, 1 to 3 p.m. from Oct. 10 through Nov. 28. The October course takes place at the Cana-dian Mental Health Association offi ce at 5017 50th Ave. Art of Friendship is helpful to people who have lost friends because diffi cult experiences or disability have affected their confi dence level and self-esteem. Empty nesters, older people entering re-tirement, and people new to Red Deer also report that this course has improved their social lives. Call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266. The fee for the course is $25 and scholarships may be available for people with limited incomes.
Cosmos Rehabilitation Society, which supports individuals
living with a developmental disability, mental illness, brain injury, physical disability, and or sensory impairment, has lots of free workshops coming up including Personal Safety, Stress Management, Grief, Handling Change, Communication and Self-Esteem. 403-343-0715.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encourage-ment and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.
Blackfalds United Church Youth
Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Please check our web site at blackfaldsunited-church.com or phone 403-885-4780 for more information.
Red Deer Celiac Support Group - our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diag-nosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. For information call Fay at 403-347-3248 or Clarice at 403-341-4351. Meeting schedule for 2012 – Oct. 16 and Nov. 20.
Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our
utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occa-sional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from mem-bers who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!
Gamblers Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays’ at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer Regional Hospital (3942-50 Ave.) south complex, lower level rooms 503 and 504. Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.
The Red Deer Art Club meets Thursday afternoons at the Golden Circle from 1 to 4 p.m. A $1 drop-in fee applies. New members always welcome. For more information call Gordon at 403-597-0823 or Sharon at 403-340-3532.
The Red Deer Art Club meets Thursdays at l p.m. at the Gold-en Circle. Individuals are wel-come to drop in and participate in mini art classes. Drop in fee $1 applies. Phone Marianne at 403-986-2600 for information.
Independent Achievers, ‘Busi-ness Women Networking Together’ will be having their monthly luncheon meeting every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Email [email protected] to confi rm your attendance the Monday before each luncheon.
An Amputee Support Group Meet-ing, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.w
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These information seminars will connect hemochromatosis sufferers with others affected by the disorder in the local community. Representatives of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society will provide information on the diagnosis, treatment and management of too much iron, and updates on the activities of the Society locally, provincially and nationally. All members of the community are welcome. These seminars are part of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society’s Community Outreach Program and are provided free of charge. Please call 1-877-BAD-IRON (1-877-223-4766) or (604) 279-7135 if you are planning on attending any of the events. More information at www.toomuchiron.ca.
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BY ERIN FAWCETTRed Deer Express
During its most recent annual confer-
ence the International Downtown Associa-
tion recognized the City of Red Deer with
a Downtown Merit Award for its work and
initiatives related to The Ross Street Patio.
The Ross Street Patio, a pilot project to
create more vibrant public spaces in the
downtown, was among 22 qualifi ed entries
in the category of ‘Public Space’.
This category recognizes capital im-
provements that enhanced the urban de-
sign, physical function, or economic viabil-
ity of downtown and the community.
The idea for the Ross Street Patio pilot
project came from a public consultation
session that was held as part of the City’s
Integrated Movement Study.
“The Ross Street Patio brought a whole
new dynamic into our downtown. As a pi-
lot project it was very successful in show-
ing how streets can be transformed into vi-
brant gathering spaces,” said Craig Curtis,
City manager.
This past summer, the patio was home
to benches, picnic tables, fl owers, trees and
the community street piano was there too.
A number of concerts and entertainment
took place there throughout the summer
and many people were seen grabbing a cof-
fee or having lunch at the outdoor venue.
The Washington, D.C. based Internation-
al Downtown Association (IDA) is a cham-
pion for vital and livable urban centers and
strives to inform, infl uence, and inspire
downtown leaders and advocates. With 550
members and thousands of friends, IDA is
a guiding force in creating healthy and dy-
namic centers that anchor the well-being
of towns, cities, and regions.
“The City of Red Deer’s project received
the IDA Merit Award for delivering excel-
lence in downtown management,” said Da-
vid Downey, IDA president and CEO.
“Each year the IDA Awards Jury rec-
ognizes organizations that utilize best
practices in our industry. The Ross Street
Patio is a shining example of excellent
downtown management that delivers real
results.”
In addition, the City is currently look-
ing for feedback on the Ross Street Patio.
There are two online surveys that are
available – one for residents and users and
one for downtown businesses. The surveys
close tomorrow.
The results from the surveys will form
part of a report to council.
The report will also include pedestrian
and parking counts that were collected nu-
merous times over the course of the pilot
project.
The Ross Street Patio was an integral
location used in the ‘Best Summer Ever
program’, playing host to 24 cultural or
musical performances and two evening
concerts over the summer.
The Ross Street Patio will be removed
for the season at the beginning of October.
City given award for Ross Street Patio
FALL FUN - Sierra Hauser, 5, blends into a display of scarecrows in Red Deer recently. Cynthia Radford/Red Deer Express
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Red Deer Express 17
ACCUSED MURDERER MAKES FIRST COURT APPEARANCE
A man accused of murdering a Calgary woman whose body was later found in a bin at a Red Deer recycling facility made his fi rst court appearance last week.
Nathan Desharnais, 24, was arrested in Calgary earlier this month and charged with second-degree murder and offering indignity to human remains in connection to the death of Talia Nellie Meguinis, 27.
Appearing via Closed Circuit Television, with his hair covering his eyes, Nathan De-sharnais, 24, only responded “yes” when asked if he understood his charges when they were read in court.
The body of Meguinis was found at a recy-cling facility in the Riverside Industrial area on Feb. 22nd after police received a com-plaint of a deceased female.
Red Deer City RCMP General Investigation Section and Red Deer Forensic Identifi cation Section were called in to assist with the in-vestigation.
After further investigation, RCMP said Meguinis was not murdered in the location her body was found.
Desharnais’ arrest is a result of an exten-sive seven-month investigation that involved the Red Deer RCMP General Investigation
Section, Major Crimes Unit, Forensic Identi-fi cation Unit, Victims Services and the Police Dog Service.
The Calgary MCU, the ‘K’ Division Special Tactical Operations, Polygraph Sections in Calgary and Edmonton, the Calgary Police Service, and the Tsuu T’ina police also as-sisted.
There were 40 investigators who were dedicated to this case with more than 25,000 man-hours spent on the investigation.
PRELIMINARY INQUIRY SET FOR ACCUSED MURDERER
A preliminary inquiry has been set for an Innisfail man accused of murdering a young woman in the town last year.
Brian Malley, 55, who was released on $10,000 bail and ordered to live with his wife and mother-in-law in Edmonton this past summer.
He is charged with fi rst-degree murder, causing an explosion of an explosive sub-stance likely to cause serious bodily harm, death or serious damage to property and sending or delivering to a person an explo-sive device.
A preliminary inquiry will be held from Sept. 9-27th, 2013 in Red Deer provincial court.
The explosion occurred inside Victoria
Shachtay’s residence last November in Inn-isfail.
The incident occurred after a package was delivered to the residence which RCMP con-fi rmed was the source of the explosion.
Malley was arrested in Red Deer on May 25th.
Shachtay, 23, was disabled and in a wheel chair from a car collision. She was also a sin-gle mother to a seven-year-old girl.
RCMP have confi rmed Malley, who had worked as a municipal police offi cer in Alber-ta about 30 years ago, had known Shachtay for a number of years and acted as her fi nan-cial adviser.
However, they would not confi rm that money was the motive behind the murder at the time.
The six-month investigation into Shachtay’s death was led by the ‘K’ Division Serious Crimes Branch which is responsible for homicide investigations in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions.
The investigation also involved support of the local RCMP detachment and many other support units.
These included the RCMP’s Post-Blast Na-tional Response Team, Explosive Disposal and Technology Section, Tech Crimes, Spe-cial Tactical Operations, Criminal Analysis Section, Special ‘I’ Surveillance Units and Fo-rensic Labs in Edmonton and Ottawa.
At its peak, the investigation involved more than 70 investigators who worked thousands of hours to gather and examine evidence re-lated to the murder.
COURT BRIEFS by Erin Fawcett
18 Red Deer Express Wednesday, September 26, 2012
NEW LISTINGS
Canadian Cancer Society is looking
for a cast of characters for our jury. We are
looking for a charismatic group of people
to act as a Jury for our 25th Annual Jail N
Bail in support of the Canadian Cancer So-
ciety. We need between four and six people
per three-hour shift to help us sentence
“jailbirds” for a good cause on Oct. 18 at
Parkland Mall. Contact Sue at 403-309-5427
or at [email protected]
Family Services of Central Alberta
is looking for a childcare assistant on
Wednesday afternoons from 12:45 to 3:15
p.m. to assist our childcare providers by
cuddling babies. Strict confi dentiality.
Contact Sandy Twidale 403-309-8215 or by
email at [email protected].
ONGOING
Soccer Coach - Special Olympics Red
Deer is looking for an individual to assist
with its indoor soccer program. The pro-
gram goes each Tuesday evening from 6-7
p.m. at Holy Family School, Oct. 2 to March
26. No experience necessary, just a willing-
ness to work with individuals who have an
intellectual disability. For further infor-
mation contact Jerry Tennant at jerry@
specialolympicsreddeer.ca.
Spring Games Operations Committee
– Special Olympics Red Deer is looking
for an individual with good organizational
and interpersonal skills to serve as a volun-
teer on the Operations Committee for the
Special Olympics Spring Games in April
2013. Responsibilities would be in the food
services and accommodations area. Time
commitment is from September through to
April 2013 with a limited number of meet-
ings this fall, increasing slightly after Jan.
1st. Most committee work would be done
on your own schedule. For further infor-
mation contact Jerry Tennant at jerry@
specialolympicsreddeer.ca.
Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery -
Profi t & Ambition Grand Opening! Sun-
day, Sept. 30th and we are looking for vol-
unteers to be a part of the action! Profi t &
Ambition The Canadian Fur Trade, 1779
- 1821 is an exhibit from the Canadian Mu-
seum of Civilization visiting the Red Deer
Museum + Art Gallery. From noon to 4:30
p.m. you will step into your role as a MAG
Ambassador and take on greeting visitors,
making crafts, serving bannock or photo-
graphing this event. Contact Karli Kendall
at 403-309-8441 or at karli.kendall@reddeer.
ca.
Family Services of Central Alberta
- companion visitor. Do you want to be a
friendly contact for a community member
with limited ability to venture out of their
home? Under the direction of older adult
services manager, contact will be made
via personal visits to offer companionship
(play cards, read a book, activities in the
home, recognize them on their birthday,
holidays and keep abreast of current hap-
penings in Red Deer and area). Contact
Sandy Twidale 403-309-8215 or at stwida-
Alzheimer Society – Coffee Break
Host. Raise your mug in support of people
affected by Alzheimer’s disease in your
community! This September and October
you can make your coffee count by host-
ing a Coffee Break. We provide the coffee
- you invite the people! Donations from
your event support front-line programs
and services; they provide help and hope
for people living with dementia and their
caregivers. Contact Janice Fogarty at 403-
346-4636 or at [email protected].
Volunteering in Central Alberta
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ENTERTAINMENT
BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express
Singer/songwriter Randi Boul-
ton has been working for this
moment for a long time – the day
when she would be offi cially re-
leasing her highly-anticipated
latest CD.
Fans will have the chance to
hear the new cuts and watch the
extremely talented, engaging
performer during the Sometimes
Life CD Release Concert set for
Oct. 20 at the Red Deer College
Arts Centre. The show begins at
7 p.m.
Boulton is thrilled to be per-
forming in a venue that she had
dreams about singing in even as
a child.
“This is the one I’ve been
dreaming about since I was a
little girl,” she says of the con-
cert. “I’d be playing the piano
and imagining myself onstage. I
would picture myself on the Red
Deer College stage – absolutely.
“I held onto that – it was pre-
cious to me and it drove me.”
It’s certainly been a season of
dreams coming true. Boulton
also had hopes of working one
day with producer Russell Broom
(known for his work with Jann
Arden). That dream also came
true, as the two connected with
the onset of production for Some-
times Life.
Boulton is terrifi cally-gifted
singer – and has been blessed
with a charming, warm person-
ality to match. She has a great
sense of humour, and she’s a de-
light to watch on stage – not just
for her vocal abilities but for how
she connects with audiences.
The tunes from Sometimes Life
are absolute gems that Boulton
can be proud of, from the heart-
felt title track, the engaging and
catchy sensibilities of Walk Away
to the refl ective acoustic richness
of Smile. And as the CD came to
completion, she has been busy
performing throughout Central
Alberta with gigs in a host of ven-
ues.
Boulton got in touch with
Broom a couple of years ago
through her drummer, and the
two clicked immediately. As
an avid fan of Arden’s over the
years, Boulton had a deep appre-
ciation for Broom’s approach to
production.
Looking back, Boulton was
raised on a farm just outside of
Big Valley, and she lived in Red
Deer for awhile before settling
in Lacombe. Music has always
been a passion, and she’s essen-
tially self-taught. Besides being
a natural on the piano, her vocal
strengths, which run the gamut
from tender and sweet to strong
and gritty, have always stood out
and attracted a loyal legion of
fans.
It’s hard to believe this gifted
woman was at one time quite shy
about her voice.
“I was a closet singer – I was
shy and I wouldn’t sing in front
of people,” she recalls. “So I had
to really open up. I would sing
the Disney movie theme songs at
home by myself.”
But Boulton started garnering
attention at 12 years of age, when
she landed fi rst prize in a talent
show with her mom. She later
won a songwriting contest at 14.
That led into being selected to
play for Showcase ‘98 in Edmon-
ton. Gradually the confi dence
started to grow and it was appar-
ent she had something special to
share. Her abilities also started
shining brighter as over the years
she put a stop to the tendency
to compare herself with others.
“Once you do that, you just feel
inadequate.”
These days, Boulton is com-
fortable in her own skin and that
sense of authenticity is refl ected
in her music. It was also felt in
her fi rst project, Just Remember
Who You Are, which was released
about a decade ago.
Meanwhile, Boulton is looking
straight ahead in terms of what’s
next. She’s always been solidly
committed to her music and sin-
cere in her belief that a musical
gift is to be shared.
Not that it’s all been an easy
road. A sensitive person, she
hasn’t been immune to negative
comments that occasionally pop
up over the years. “It’s a tough
career – you have to really want
it. There are a lot of sacrifi ces.”
An artist also has to be open-
hearted – there’s an intrinsic vul-
nerability that comes from writ-
ing songs and presenting them
to audiences. And as already
pointed out, sometimes people
can be hurtful and critical. But
others are touched and blessed
-- and those are the people who
fuel her inspiration and provide
those priceless moments that are
so meaningful.
Ultimately, Boulton wouldn’t
have it any other way – music
brings such an amazing sense
of joy to her life. It’s clear to see
when she’s performing – she has
a fabulous time onstage and she
wants her audience to be inspired
and lifted up by what they hear.
“I want to make that connection
with people.”
She also has a single-minded
commitment to her craft.
“I feel that I’m doing what I’m
supposed to be doing. I’ve made
the sacrifi ces and put in the hard
work,” she says with a smile and
an obvious sense of gratitude and
contentment. “So I’m ready for
whatever is coming.”
Tickets for the concert are
available at the Black Knight Inn
Ticket Centre by calling 403-755-
6626 or by visiting www.black-
knightinn.ca.
Singer Randi Boulton gears up for CD release
SKY’S THE LIMIT - Local singer Randi Boulton performs at the Red Deer College Arts Centre on Oct. 20.Lindsay Nickel Photography
Local songstress thrilled to launch new project
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Despite all the ads on
TV and despite Clint East-
wood’s bewildering appear-
ance at the Republican cov-
ention, Trouble with the
Curve still holds the odd
surprise and the old pro
turns in an enjoyable and
solid performance.
Eastwood plays an old
time baseball scout. He`s so
good he can tell if a player
has it or not by the sound
his bat makes when it hits
the ball. But his eyes are
going, he’s starting to trip
and bang up his car.
So, while he’s scout-
ing out a hot prospect in
North Carolina, his buddy
(John Goodman) back at
head offi ce in Atlanta,
gets Eastwood`s estranged
daughter (Amy Adams)
to show up and help him
out. Eastwood’s contract
is almost up and the young
blood at head offi ce, whom
depends on computer sta-
tistics rather than experi-
ence in the fi eld, says he’s
over the hill.
Adams plays a lawyer up
for partnership at her high
level Atlanta lawfi rm. But,
like Eastwood, she knows
more than most about base-
ball.
The father and daughter
predictably butt heads, but
they at least have baseball
in common. Meanwhile
Justin Timberlake, once
spotted by Eastwood as a
big league pitcher, shows
up as a newby scout and
falls for Adams.
This is a predictable
movie, with by-the-num-
bers Hollywood plot twists.
There are no surprises
when the hot prospect
turns out to have Trouble
with the Curve ball, or the
computer hotshot is wrong.
But it’s all done so well.
This is solid, appealing en-
tertainment.
Rating: four deer out of
fi ve.
NEW ON VIDEO
The Avengers, unlike
most superhero movies,
actually has a sense of hu-
mour.
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C R Y D E R M A NTrouble with the CurveWarner Bros.Rating: PG115 minutes
They hopped across the country
with their imaginative Max & Ruby’s
Bunny Party, playing for packed-
houses of delighted fans last year.
Now, join the beloved bunny sib-
lings, Max and Ruby, as they take to
the stage for their most magical per-
formance yet, Max & Ruby in the Nut-
cracker Suite.
Due to a fast sell out, producers
Koba Entertainment have announced
a second show in Red Deer.
The shows are set for Nov. 17 at the
Memorial Centre (1 and 4 p.m.).
Inspired by one of the greatest
musical scores ever - Tchaikovsky’s
Nutcracker Suite – Max and Ruby are
ready to bring this holiday classic to a
new generation of fans this fall.
It’s a glistening snowy winter eve-
ning and Max and Ruby have been
anxiously waiting for the most spec-
tacular event of the year: seeing The
Nutcracker with Grandma. Imagine
their disappointment when a snow
storm keeps them at home.
A story of the Nutcracker will have
to do. So vivid is Grandma’s storytell-
ing that the characters in the ballet
come to life right before their eyes.
Max and Ruby marvel at the sight
of many enchanting guests, including
a Spanish bullfi ghter, the Sugar Plum
Fairy and a runaway gingerbread
man. Ruby is eager to participate in
their exquisite dance, but it’s Max
who steals the show. Whether it was
the sweets, or their lively imagina-
tions, Max and Ruby head off to bed
with visions of sugar plums dancing
in their heads.
With the classic notes of Tchai-
kovsky guiding their journey, this is
a production created for the whole
family to enjoy in time for the holiday
season.
Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite
is the newest live show produced by
Koba Entertainment. The company’s
roster of celebrated theatrical pro-
ductions also includes Toopy and Bi-
noo and the Marshmallow Moon and
The Backyardigans: Quest for the Ex-
tra Ordinary Aliens.
This 90-minute event boasts capti-
vating original choreography by Patti
Caplette – who has danced in over
100 ballet performances of the Nut-
cracker with Canada’s leading dance
companies: Les Grands Ballets Cana-
diens de Montréal and Canada’s Royal
Winnipeg Ballet –costumes by design-
er, Anne Armit, and sets by Gemini
Award-winner, Brian Purchaluk.
Max & Ruby originated as an en-
chanting book series by Rosemary
Wells and has sold over three million
books worldwide. Making their televi-
sion debut in 2002, Max & Ruby’s play-
ful high jinx are enjoyed by children
around the world including Canada,
U.S., Finland, France and Sweden.
For ticket information, check out
www.blackknightinn.ca or call 403-
755-6626.
- Weber
Max & Ruby add second showA signifi cant traveling exhi-
bition, profi ling the heyday of
the Canada’s fur trade, opens
Sept. 29 at the Red Deer Mu-
seum + Art Gallery.
The North West Company,
a consortium of Scottish busi-
nessmen, French-Canadian
voyageurs and their ‘country
wives’, Métis bison hunters,
and Aboriginal trappers and
their families worked together
to create a commercial empire.
Over a span of 40 years, the
Company opened new routes
across the continent and laid
the groundwork for the Cana-
da we know today.
“This is an exceptional exhi-
bition,” states Lorna Johnson,
executive director at the Mu-
seum.
“The story of the fur trade is
one of fortune and endurance,
and stimulates everyone’s
sense of adventure.”
The exhibition traces the 40-
year span of the North West
Company, from its formation
in 1779 to the amalgamation
with the Hudson’s Bay Com-
pany in 1821.
Visitors will discover Cana-
da’s ‘wild west’ through period
maps, documents and objects
from the late 1700s.
About 90 artifacts, works of
art and trade goods – such as
muskets, metal tools, jewel-
lery and ornaments – and ar-
ticles of Aboriginal and Eu-
ropean clothing are included
in the exhibition.
Profi t & Ambition: The Ca-
nadian Fur Trade, 1779-1821,
a traveling exhibition pro-
duced by the Canadian Mu-
seum of Civilization, will be
presented at the MAG from
through to Dec. 9.
Everyone is encouraged to
come celebrate Alberta Cul-
ture Days at the Museum on
Sept. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. as
well.
There will be free food,
fun and children’s activities.
The Edmonton House Bri-
gade will also be on site to re-
enact 1805 and bring the fur
trade period to life and the
Red Deer Native Friendship
Society will share traditional
games and activities.
There will be two dance
performances by Laura and
Daniel Allard accompanied
by fi ddler Rod Soonias and
Elder Bertha Poor and team
will be frying fresh bannock
as well.
For more information,
check out www.redddeermu-
seum.com.
- Weber
Explore history at Museum
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Red Deer Express 21
LIFESTYLE
Dropping body fat is simple -- on
paper. It’s a little trickier in reality,
but here are some tips to help you
get to your goals. First off, let me tell
you this -- the way to drop body fat is
to feed your body enough each day
to sustain muscle and organs, plus
activity levels, and no more. That is
where the trick is - the little sneaky
extras that we are often unaware of.
It doesn’t take much really, just a few
simple changes here and there and
you can easily drop 500 calories a day
- which equates to a pound of body
fat a week.
So where do these sneaky calories
hide? Many of them are liquid calo-
ries, things we drink without think-
ing. A large ‘double double’ contains
180 calories. Have one per day for fi ve
days and you have added 900 calories
per workweek. That’s a possible one-
pound of fat gain a month. Things
like that sneak up on you so easily,
and make a big difference. Now, I’m
not saying you have to give up cof-
fee - my inbox would fi ll with nasty
messages. What if you made a subtle
change though? What if you swapped
out the sugar with stevia (which you
can buy at any health food store in
packets or liquid drops). That drops
your coffee by 90 calories per serv-
ing; half a pound a month right
there. Now, instead of cream in your
coffee, what if you switched to milk?
That drops another 30 calories off.
Your cup of Joe becomes a mere 60
calories per serving, and if you run
up a few fl ights of stairs or park in
the far end of the parking lot, you can
burn that off.
Another sneaky liquid culprit
would be fruit juice, pop or drinks
like iced tea. A typical 500ml iced tea
will donate 150 calories to your daily
intake, a small apple juice at only
300ml is 130 calories. A 330ml can of
pop is similar as well at 140 calories
average. So if you had one per day of
any of those three, you end up with
3,000 calories a month, which is ba-
sically a pound of fat storage from
excess sugar. While a pound a month
may not seem like much, that’s 12
pounds a year, and that’s just annoy-
ing.
I will say that the best thing to
change all of these choices for is wa-
ter - it has so many benefi ts it would
take another whole article to cover
them all. But if changing to water is
too much, there are things you can
do. Try diluting any of the above
drinks by 50% with water - not only
will you save money, but you cut the
effective calories in half per serv-
ing. I’m not a fan of the free variet-
ies of these products, as the artifi cial
sweeteners tend to be unhealthy in
their own right.
Another excellent way to outsmart
the sneaky calories in these bever-
ages is to drink a full glass of water
fi rst, and then, if you still feel like
the sugary drink, you have at least
improved your hydration.
For my fi nal little tip – it sounds
like a line from the 80s movie about
Harry and Sally but it does make a
difference -- get stuff ‘on the side’.
What stuff ? Butter, salad dressing,
toppings, dipping sauces etc. As little
as one tablespoon of butter, dressing
or any of the other above mentioned
extras has nearly 100 calories. Most
people would enjoy two or three
tablespoons of dressing, and if you
get the butter already on your bread,
you will easily get more than you
bargained for. By having these items
on the side, you can add just enough
to add some fl avour, but not so much
that you sabotage your body.
Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake. He can be reached at 403-887-7667 or check out www.personaltrainersylvan-lake.com for more information.
Sneaky things that make you fat
Scott
M c D E R M O T T
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LIFESTYLE
Church Church ServicesServices
W. C. Fields, the come-
dian with the bulbous, red
alcoholic nose, when asked
if he would like a glass
of water, always replied,
“Water is for fl owing under
bridges”. But Fields didn’t
know about “The Ultimate
Volumetrics Diet”, or PGX.
Dr. Barbara Rolls, profes-
sor of Nutritional Sciences
at Penn State University in
Pennsylvania, reports in
the publication Nutrition
Action that, when she was
studying the effects of fats,
carbohydrates and proteins
in food intake, she had a
‘Eureka moment’. People,
she concluded, were not
regulating their calories.
Rather, they were regularly
eating the same weight or
volume of food.
Her next Eureka mo-
ment came with the obser-
vation that it’s possible to
eat a large volume of food
and still lose weight if the
large portions are low in
calories. W.C. Fields didn’t
know the secret in the
amount of water in food.
This doesn’t mean you have
to pour water into your fa-
vourite meal. Rather, it
means adding vegetables
to a casserole and dinner
plates because vegetables
are mostly water. So you
end up with a mouthful of
heavier food per bite, but
with fewer calories.
Dr. Rolls says it’s possi-
ble to chew on low density
celery, salad greens, toma-
to, apples and whole wheat
spaghetti without gaining
excessive weight. But it’s
easy to add pounds with
high density calorie foods
such as carrot cake, brown-
ies, chocolate chip cookies
and peanut butter.
But trying to sort out the
good foods from the bad
gets complicated when Dr.
Rolls suggests calculating
the caloric density of foods
by dividing its calories by
its weight in grams. It’s a
scientifi c approach, but
hell will freeze over before
anyone does it.
It’s less complicated
when Dr. Rolls suggests
having a low calorie dense
soup, salad or an apple at
the start of a meal. These
fi ll up the stomach, de-
creasing the hunger refl ex.
I also believe that the
best way to tame the hun-
ger refl ex is by a high fi ber
diet. Most North Ameri-
cans consume 15g of fi ber
daily, but they need 35. This
means many people have
stools as hard as rocks, and
suffer from constipation
and obesity.
The Eureka moment that
everyone should experi-
ence is recognizing the sim-
ple, indisputable fact that
fi ber has what’s called ‘fi ll-
ing volume’, which tells the
brain the stomach is full.
Of course good sense in-
dicates it’s prudent to use
dietary means and exercise
to combat obesity. But the
wrong foods usually win
out, resulting in the cur-
rent epidemic of obesity
and diabetes.
So if you’re losing the
battle of the bulge, what
else can you do? Try PGX.
It’s a complex of natural
polysaccharides, and gram
for gram provides greater
fi lling volume than other
fi bers. Its soft gels, or gran-
ules, when swallowed with
meals, expand because of
their great ability to absorb
many times their weight in
water, thus decreasing the
hunger refl ex.
It has another important
function. High spikes in
blood sugar create a yo-yo
effect and increase the risk
of Type 2 diabetes. PGX,
by slowing the digestion
of food, moderates blood
sugar levels. This lowers
what’s called the glycemic
index (GI) and decreases
the risk of Type 2 diabe-
tes. Studies also show that
overweight and obese peo-
ple with a low GI tend to
lose weight. PGX also de-
creases blood cholesterol
levels by 17%.
The minimum dose of
PGX is three soft gels or
2.5g of granules daily be-
fore, during or after meals
with a glass of water or
added to moist foods. This
creates the same effect as
three bowls of oatmeal.
However some people
feel full on less. You can
also use a patient approach
by adding one or two soft
gels or one gram of the
PGX granules to meals
throughout the day.
So I’d agree with Dr
Rolls, there’s more benefi t
to water than merely fl ow-
ing under bridges.
See the web site www.doc-giff.com. For comments [email protected].
PGX fi ghts constipation, cholesterol and obesity
Dr. Gifford
J O N E S
My daughter and I
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sweet condensed milk
1 jar marshmallow
cream
12 oz German choco-
late or milk chocolate
12 oz semi sweet choc-
olate
2 cups of pecans
Boil the Eagle brand
sweet milk and the but-
ter on low for about fi ve
minutes. Do not burn.
No sugar fudge
Marina
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GetCookingwith
Add the jar of marsh-
mallow and chocolate,
keep stirring. Do not
burn.
Add the pecans when
all is melted. Place in a
9 x 13 buttered pan. Cool
and enjoy.
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SPORTS
BY JIM CLAGGETTRed Deer Express
The news of the men’s hockey program
coming back to Red Deer College was al-
ready out there so one more piece of the
puzzle still remained in the box - who
would coach this new squad?
That information was revealed last week
when current RDC Queens coach Trevor
Keeper was named to the post.
“Trevor’s wide range of experience
makes him a perfect candidate to develop
and lead the Kings hockey program into
the future,” said RDC director of athlet-
ics Keith Hansen. Keeper is no stranger to
the coaching ranks having held jobs with
the Red Deer Rebels, the local midget AAA
team, the University of Lethbridge and a
stint as an assistant coach with the last
version of the Kings hockey team back in
2003.
For Keeper, the return of the program in
2013 is something he was pulling for and he
was eager to jump at the opportunity.
“I think the program is really important
to the College and the community,” he said
about a program which was a fl agship for
the College and the City, winning seven
ACAC championships and three national
titles. He is also not afraid to step into the
shoes of coaches like Al Ferchuk, Ray Ben-
nett, Ron Kraft and of course Mike Bab-
cock. “It’s an honour to be in their shoes,
where they once were but at the same time
they’re good colleagues and peers that I
keep in touch with and we talk hockey all
the time.”
Keeper says the storied history of the
Kings is something he is very aware of
and he has a game plan in place in order to
keep that tradition of strong hockey teams
going. “We have a plan for the fi rst four or
fi ve years and we want to be right up at the
top of the league.”
It’s a sentiment which is fully endorsed
by Hansen, who as coach of the power-
house RDC Kings volleyball team for years
is no stranger to success. “My goal is to be
at least a playoff team next year and hope-
fully go quite deep into the playoffs.”
For this to work many things had to fall
into place, topping the list was the fi nancial
picture for the newest RDC sports team.
“We have to be able to fund a hockey
team and there was defi nitely a commit-
ment to not take it out of academic dollars
so then you have to be creative, you have to
work hard within the community to create
some other money and we’ve been able to
do that,” explained Hansen.
Keeper intends to rely on his vast net-
work of contacts spread over many leagues
over the years and he’ll be looking at play-
ers he knows in Central Alberta but would
love to have the roster stocked with players
from across western Canada.
RDC names new coach to returning hockey squad
SHOWDOWN - Red Deer Jr. Raiders T.K. Kunaka dodges Drumheller Titan T.J. Smith while teammate Dawson McCrae looks on during a Central Football League bantam game at Great Chief Park this past weekend. Cynthia Radford/Red Deer Express
24 Red Deer Express Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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BY JIM CLAGGETTRed Deer Express
One cup, 10 weeks, 100 stops.
Those are the stats of the Grey Cup
Train Tour which made a whistle stop in
Red Deer last week allowing dozens of CFL
fans from many different teams the chance
to see Canadian football’s Holy Grail, some
for the fi rst time.
Three cars made up the train, one with a
look at the colourful history of the league,
another housing a locker room featuring
the jerseys of current players from each
of the eight league members and another
dedicated to the Grey Cup where fans
could get a picture taken with the trophy.
“The CFL is not just a sports league, it
has so much more to do with Canadian
history and you’ll see that in the museum
car,” said Carley Smith, communications
offi cer for the Canadian Football League.
“We wanted to, in celebrating the 100th
year, bring the Grey Cup back to our fans
who always travel to see the Grey Cup
games so this is the way we’re doing it.”
The site in the Edgar Industrial Park
was packed with activities outside of the
train as well but it was the Grey Cup which
many fans waited patiently in line to get up
close and personal with.
The cup travels with a member of the
Hall of Fame most times but for this leg of
the trip at least there were members of the
league offi ce to keep the trophy safe and
secure, said Smith. “We will take the cup
to places it has called home and places it
has never been before, and each time it ar-
rives, we will host a celebration worthy of
its stature and full of fun,” said Mark Co-
hon, commissioner of the Canadian Foot-
ball League.
One long-time CFL fan, Jim Sutherland
of Red Deer explained why he loves the
CFL game and took a bit of a shot at our
national past time as well. “Well they don’t
go on strike, we know that. They play for a
reasonable salary and they have the inter-
ests of the fans in mind,” he said. “They’re
a long-term tradition. One hundred years
of one league. That’s a long time in Can-
ada’s history and well worth celebrating.”
The Grey Cup is special, added Cohen.
“It’s ours. And it’s time to celebrate it - and
Canada.”
Locals celebrate Grey Cup Train Tour
Join us for a dazzling evening beginning with a standing reception in the RDC Arts Centre foyer. Enjoy live entertainment,
canapes, wine and a cash bar, followed by the gala awards presentations in the Arts Centre.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.reddeerchamber.com or at the Chamber office, located at 3017 Gaetz Avenue.
For more information call the Chamber office at 403-347-4491.
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SPORTS
I never met Blair Murray
during his time in our com-
munity.
That is my loss. After
talking to several people
who knew the man, that
loss is even greater.
What he did as a coach
and teacher at Lindsay
Thurber High School is im-
pressive but more so is how
they told the stories about
Blair. It seemed he made
his mark on so many lives
in the time he was on this
earth and when people re-
late stories about him their
eyes light up, they speak a
little quicker and can’t stop
smiling as they tell of what
Blair meant to them.
One of his former ban-
tam players, Riley Collins
told me how much of an in-
spiration Blair Murray was
for him.
“He devoted so much
time to making us better
players and people. He will
never be forgotten.”
Other players like Tim
Hayward and Cody Hawkes
spoke of how Blair would
open his doors to any of his
players who had to make
the trip to Calgary to attend
a camp.
He was around to take
players to practice if a par-
ent couldn’t and through
his work as the man in
charge of work experience
at Thurber, he made sure
these kids got a little some-
thing to help them fi gure
out what they might be
interested in when school
was over. It has been al-
most a year since Blair left
his family, players and stu-
dents far too soon but his
actions are still fresh in the
minds of these young men
and women.
If you are curious as to
how much Blair was re-
spected, the school was
shut down for his funeral
and students were bussed
to attend the ceremony.
This Saturday at Mon-
tana’s Restaurant, a favou-
rite of Blair’s, a fund raiser
will take place to raise
money for the Blair Mur-
ray Foundation.
In the spirit of the man,
the money will go to schol-
arships directed towards
those who might be consid-
ered the underdog in soci-
ety. Those are exactly the
people Blair Murray fought
the hardest for according to
the people who knew him.
If you can make it down,
you will have done a great
service to a man who from
all accounts deserves that
respect.
A local legacy
JIM
C L A G G E T T
GREAT CAUSE - Players sweat it out during a game of ball hockey which raised money for the Heart and StrokeFoundation. The three-day Heartland Cup Ball Hockey Tournament was organized by Jordan Hindbo in support of his father’s recovery from a heart attack. Cynthia Radford/Red Deer Express
26 Red Deer Express Wednesday, September 26, 2012
RED DEER HEALING ROOMS Imagine a Walk-In Clinic where Jesus is the Doctor. It’s a reality! Healing Rooms operate very much like a Walk-In Clinic, except it’s Free and open to all! Open Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at: THE PRAYER HOUSE 4111-55A Avenue,
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ComingEvents 52
DR. LEROY PIENAARformerly of Blackfalds
Walk-In Clinic, wishes to advise his patients that as of October 3, 2012,
he will move his practise location to the Highland Park Medical Clinic in Red Deer, located at 6315 Horn Street on Taylor Drive North in
Red Deer. Please phone 403-342-2040
for appointments and hours of operation.
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ANTIQUE SALES: fi rst SUNDAY of every
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UNRESERVED RESIDENTIALReal Estate, HeavyEquipment, Shop &
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Real Estate sells at Noon! 1,412 sq. ft. bungalow,
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Auctions 1530
BuildingSupplies 1550
METAL ROOFING& SIDING. Best prices!
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GardenSupplies 1680
FOR SALE 4 - 8 foot spruce and lodgepole pine,
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403-305-8201.
GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES 4 - 6’, $37.00.
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Grain, FeedHay 2190
HEATED CANOLAbuying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.
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HousesFor Sale 4020
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It was a joy to have lunch yes-
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we met at the cutest roadside
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car with an otherworld retro feel.
We sat and chatted for hours and
caught up on life and love and
happiness. It is always such a
pleasure to visit with her and she
always brings me gifts. I always
forget this and have to get better
at bringing her gifts as well when
we meet.
Yesterday she presented me
with a tiny candle in a silver
pumpkin holder, the scent was
warm and cinnamon inspired
which I’m sure led to us order-
ing pumpkin pie and coffee after
lunch. It was a lovely gesture
and it warmed my heart; there
are many ways we can bless our
friends and loved ones during
these fi rst fragrant days of au-
tumn without it costing the earth.
Tiny candles – how much do I
love these (as of yesterday), min-
ute glass jar candles with sim-
mering and fragrant fall scents.
They can be taken when you
travel to fragrance a home away
from home such as a hotel room
or camper.
Napkins – my mom used to
bring me beautiful and seasonal
napkins, they are so wonderful
and so practical. Scout around
dollar stores and specialty design
shops for something warm and
fall inspired. The next time you
visit with a loved one, gift them
this seasonal surprise and watch
their face light up.
Coffee – Nothing brightens a
persons day than you showing up
with a steaming coffee or tea in
your hands, it shows people you
love that you are thinking about
them and want to make them
happy. Usually the time someone
pops in with a random coffee is
the time I was craving a hot cup
and the timing is always perfect.
A note – Absolutely low cost
and wonderful. Buy a pad of
pretty paper and keep it nearby
at your desk or workspace. If a
friend or family member comes
to mind, take a moment to jot
down something you appreciate
about them then be sure to drop
it off. Mail the note or be sneaky
and leave it on their windshield,
it will be a lovely surprise when
they get into their car.
Muffi ns – If you are a baker, I
would like to be your friend. A
girlfriend back home in Medi-
cine Hat would leave baskets of
muffi ns on my porch from time
to time and it always made me
smile. I am not a baker and fresh
homemade treats are a sure way
to bring joy to my life. A single
cupcake works the same magic.
My sister baked me homemade
buns for my birthday last month
and it meant as much as if she
had bought me jewelry.
No matter how you bless peo-
ple, the time taken speaks vol-
umes about how much you care.
We will never look back on our
lives and regret time spent with
people we care about. The small-
est effort can have an enormous
impact on a friends day. Take a
moment today to place a tiny fall
inspired gift into some ones life,
you will bless them and give back
to yourself when you see the joy
that you have caused.
Kim Lewis is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Cen-tre. Contact her at 403-343-7711 ext. 227 or email her at [email protected].
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There is an endless supply of differ-
ent types of homes available for purchase
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fully-detached homes. The key is to decide
what you can afford and which amenities
you prefer before heading out shopping for
a new home.
Your best fi rst step is to seek the advice
of a mortgage professional and get pre-ap-
proved for a mortgage.
That way, you already know what your
price range is – and, therefore, which type
of home you’re in the market for – before
you begin shopping.
Budgeting is also an important part of
preparing yourself for the purchase of a
home. If you save for a down payment and
up-front costs, such as closing costs and
emergency reserves, much sooner, you’ll
be sure to save enough to cover the many
expenses facing a new homeowner, includ-
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Once you have the money available to
make your home purchase a reality, you
should weigh the following options to help
decide what type of home is right for you:
Condo - a condo makes a great fi rst home
because it typically costs less than a town-
house or a detached home, which trans-
lates into a smaller down payment. But
there are, however, monthly maintenance
fees you must take into consideration
when budgeting for a condo.
Townhouse - if the condo life is not your
forte and you’re not looking for a big yard
to maintain, a townhouse may be your
best home purchase option. A townhouse
costs less than a fully-detached home and
results in cheaper property taxes as well.
Detached home - if it’s privacy you’re
seeking as well as a larger yard, a detached
home is your ideal choice. Still, prices can
vary drastically based on such variables as
whether you’re seeking a spot in the city, a
place in the suburbs or a more rural loca-
tion.
Other considerations - the size of the
home and property are also important
things to consider before you head out
shopping. While everyone has their dream
home in mind, this is not always a practical
purchase choice, especially if this is your
fi rst home purchase.
Take a look at real estate ads for the
area(s) you’re interested in to see what’s
on the market and the price ranges.
By making your fi rst purchase a mod-
est and affordable home, you will be put-
ting money towards a mortgage that will
build equity in that home. And once you’ve
paid down a signifi cant portion of that fi rst
home’s mortgage, you will then have more
money to put towards an upgrade into
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Jean-Guy Turcotte is an Accredited Mortgage Professional with Dominion Lending Centres-Regional Mortgage Group and can be contacted for appointments or questions at 403-343-1125 or emailed to [email protected].
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is time to start thinking about a
trip to the sunny south. When
the sub-zero weather arrives, my
husband and I both look forward
to escaping from the cold wintery
weather and holidaying in the
warmer climates to the south.
We enjoy our time in the Riv-
iera Nayarit where we can relax
in the sun and enjoy the beauti-
ful grounds of the Royal de Cam-
eron Complex. Lounging by one
of the fi ve pools in the afternoon,
eating at an a la carte restaurant
for dinner and then enjoying the
entertainment afterwards is just
a sample of how we might spend
a day.
We enjoy going out into the
small communities and meeting
the local people. At the bustling,
brightly coloured markets, we
banter with the merchants sell-
ing their wares, making these fun
places to visit. We have also taken
the bus off the resort and dined in
the local restaurants.
Adults and children can take
part in the many planned events
that are offered during the day.
There are special events most
days for children, families and
some just for adults.
Everything from painting ce-
ramics, learning Latin dancing,
playing beach volleyball and
many other events may be seen
taking place during the day. Mex-
ican Night is always a big hit fea-
turing authentic Mexican food,
Mexican mariachi bands, tequila
displays and art booths set up.
People walk and jog along the
long expansive beach. You often
fi nd children and adults alike
searching for treasured shells
that have been washed to shore
with the tides of the ocean.
Locals can be found fi shing for
sea urchins along with vacation-
ers out in the ocean surfi ng the
waves, sailing, swimming and
learning to snorkel.
Others are wandering the
beach to see what resort they
want to visit next, while there
may be locals peddling their
wares. No one is in a hurry.
I have had the opportunity to
visit the Riviera Maya outside of
Cancun last November.
The beaches have much whit-
er sand and the ocean is a more
beautiful turquoise colour than
on the Pacifi c side of Mexico.
I had the opportunity to visit
some amazing resorts featur-
ing infi nity pools that looked as
though they stretched forever
into the sea. The grounds here
were also beautiful and well-
kept. The lush green grounds and
beautiful bright fl owers are al-
ways a delight to see in the middle
of winter when white snow seems
to dominate the landscape in Red
Deer.
The resort I stayed at, The El
Dorado Seaside Suites, was ex-
quisite. There was a pool that ran
though the resort, and a couple of
buildings had swim-up balconies
along with a swim-up bar. Other
rooms overlooked the beach,
with only a few steps to a cabana
where you could relax for the day,
or to one of the many chairs that
were situated along the beach.
Here too, the food was amazing
and there were activities that you
could participate in.
The restaurants at this resort
are more upscale than that of
the Royal de Cameron. They have
many different types of restau-
rants that are smaller and more
intimate. The food is excellent
and made with many ingredients
that are grown in a huge green-
house that also supplies other
resorts in the area owned by the
same company.
The restaurants also have a
large assortment of wines and
tequila that many people are ex-
cited about and enjoy.
Many people like to go south
for their weddings and honey-
moon. It is such a treat to watch
the different types of weddings.
There is everything from very ca-
sual to beautiful fancy weddings.
Some people are married on the
beach, but one resort has a cha-
pel for those that prefer to have
a church wedding. The joy, love,
and happiness are felt while ob-
serving these events.
At these resorts, both The
Royal de Cameron Complex and
the ones that I visited on the Riv-
iera Maya, the staff and employ-
ees are all wonderful. They are
friendly, attentive, and all want
to make sure that you are enjoy-
ing your vacation in their coun-
try. Many will go out of their way
when they know there is some-
thing that they can do for you.
All too soon our time in Mexico
comes to an end, and we know
that we have to head home to the
cold of winter.
We are both waiting for the time
when we are able to retire and
spend a longer time in the sunny
south. Hopefully that won’t be too
far off, but in the meantime we
are looking forward to February,
especially as good friends will be
travelling with us this year!
Mary-Lou Farr is a Cruise & Vaca-tion Specialist with Expedia Cruise-shipcenters in Red Deer. She can be reached at 403-341-0177.
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