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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.

[email protected]

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Following confi rmation of several new human cases of

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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


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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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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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

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lifestyle and trends you de-

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For example, if you’re time-

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* Select dual-purpose products. Saving time can often

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saves on the extra step of applying SPF. Some mineral

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* Play up your eyes. Bright eyes give the impression of

being well-rested and healthy. If you spend time on any-

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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].

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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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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.

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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


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


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@

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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-

[email protected].

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].

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ENTERTAINMENT


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.

[email protected]

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

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

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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


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

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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

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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.

[email protected]

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


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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.”

[email protected]

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.

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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.

[email protected]

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


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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

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tumn without it costing the earth.

Tiny candles – how much do I

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travel to fragrance a home away

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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

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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

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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

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down something you appreciate

about them then be sure to drop

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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.

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ple, the time taken speaks vol-

umes about how much you care.

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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.

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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

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make your home purchase a reality, you

should weigh the following options to help

decide what type of home is right for you:

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because it typically costs less than a town-

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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

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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.

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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-

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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!

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