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Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 • Vol. 4, Issue 16
Photo: GRANT CREE, St. Albert Leader
Ready for POND HOCKEY
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Fundraiser focused on MENTAL HEALTH
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Style Feature page 15-18
HONOURING
WYNN page 4
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INDEXPhoto Booth . . . . . .2News . . . . . . . . .3Photo Essay . . . . . .4Throwback Thursday . .7Opinion . . . . . . . .8Style Feature . . . . . 15Chats With . . . . . . 18Fun & Games . . . . . 20Business . . . . . . . 22
A column of Mounties march from Poirier Avenue onto Campbell Road during the RCMP Regimental Funeral procession for Constable David Wynn on Monday. See photo essay on the page 4 and 5.
That is the number of fallen RMP Officers on the Honor Roll as of January 26, 2015. The first Officer was accidently killed on duty in 1876. The most recent was Constable Wynn who was killed in the line of duty in January 2015. Source: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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GRANT CREESt. Albert Leader
“The pond hockey is open to everyone. There will be music playing and hockey games, and it’s great to sit around the bonfire,” says Keir McIntyre. “It’s meant for all ages to come down and take in the festivities.” The Canadian Progress Cub is hosting its fifth-annual Pond Hockey Championships on Feb. 7 at Lacombe Pond in St. Albert, and event organizer McIntyre is excited about the lineup this year.
“It has grown now to a 48-team tournament that includes about 250 players,” says McIntyre. “Most people are between 30 and 45, but we’ve had players as young as 16 in the tournament and up to 60. There will be eight teams playing at the same time on eight different rinks in a three-on-three format.”
This is the fifth year that McIntyre has organized the tournament, and he’s pleased with the variety of community activities included. As family members and supporters cheer their favourite team, they can also enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides, bonfires and smokies with hot chocolate—all free to the public. There’s also a beer garden for those who may want to sip a cool brew as they share laughs with their friends.
McIntyre is an executive on the board of the local Progress Club, and together with his brother Brody, he has helped expand the Pond Hockey tournament with the assistance of several local sponsors. “Central Social Hall has supported our club in past events and they’re really helping us this year,” he said. Dairy Queen is also onboard by providing the outdoor cafeteria where people can get burgers and hot dogs as they take in the hockey action.
“We’re trying to get families out there as well, so a big thing this year is a horse-and-sleigh ride with hay bales on it,” said McIntyre. “There are free sleigh rides for anyone who wants to enjoy, whether or not they’re part of the event.” He says the sleigh carries about 15 people who go
for a 10-minute romp around Lacombe Park. It’s sponsored by Sarasota Realty, and McIntyre said it was very popular last year.
Perhaps the best part of the tournament is how it benefits the community—funds raised from the $350 team registration go to local charities. Last year the St. Albert Progress Club donated approximately $100,000 to those in need, and McIntyre hopes to continue that tradition. He noted their support
of Uncles and Aunts at Large, a group that operates Camp Warwa, west of Edmonton near Wabamun.
“The camp is subsidized for underprivileged children to enjoy a camp experience,” said McIntyre, adding they are also huge fans of Kidsport in St. Albert. “They work locally and have an application process
that subsidizes children to play sports. Whether hockey, soccer, dancing, rugby or karate, it doesn’t matter what it is.” Participation in Kidsport is based on a family’s income, and they help with either a
reduction in registration fees or even a full payment for a child to play a sport.
Another big sponsor of the Pond Hockey Championships this year is Peace Hills Insurance, who arranged for the pond and the rinks. And McIntyre is also grateful to the City of St. Albert for giving the event organizers exclusive rights to the area for the day. Lacombe Pond will be a busy place during the tournament, so McIntyre cautions that parking will be limited. But they have provided a solution.
“This year we have a St. Albert transit bus running as a park-and-ride,” said McIntyre. The bus departs St. Albert Centre that day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the plan is to pick up and drop off riders every 15 to 20 minutes. “It’s complementary. People just hop on, and it’s a five-minute ride up the hill and they will drop you off.”
Ultimately the day is about enjoying hockey, and teams will be organized in an A championship and B championship. At the closing ceremonies, each team member will receive an individual trophy, and the Progress Club will present their St. Albert Cup to the winning team with their names engraved on it. “This is a big round-robin format, so everyone gets to play a whole bunch of games, and the top teams have the championship at the end.”
Residents invited to enjoy pond hockey
It’s meant for all ages to come down and take in the festivities.
Keir McIntyre, Event organizer
Photo: St. Albert Leader file photo
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THOUSANDS PAY THEIR RESPECTS TO GRANT CREESt. Albert Leader
The RCMP conducted a regimental funeral Monday afternoon at Servus Credit Union Place where dignitaries and mourners honoured Constable David Wynn who died of his wounds on Jan. 21. Almost 6,000 people people attended the funeral that began at 2 p.m. and was televised live and streamed online from the Arden Theatre.
RCMP officers and representatives from police, firefighters and military forces across North America marched in a funeral procession before arriving at Servus Place. The procession began at noon near the intersection of Sir Winston Churchill Avenue and Poirier Avenue.
Thousands of people standing behind barricades lined the route to show their respects as the procession marched by. Many spectators wore red in visible support of the RCMP and their formal red serge uniform. Road closures along the route were in place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but a park and ride service was available to transport mourners to and from the procession route.
Family and friends of Cst Wynn and Auxiliary Constable Derek Bond were in attendance at the funeral. They were joined by dignitaries including Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Premier Jim Prentice, Mayor Nolan Crouse and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson. They paid tribute to Cst Wynn, 42, a member of the St. Albert Detachment, who was shot Jan. 17 at Apex Casino while he and Aux/Cst Bond, 49, were investigating a stolen truck.
People can offer their condolences to the Wynn family at St. Albert City Hall. A support fund has been established, by the RCMP Veterans Association Edmonton Division, for Cst Wynn’s family and to provide assistance to Aux/Cst Bond. Donations can be made at any CIBC branch across Canada.
Photos (L-R): GRANT CREE, St. Albert Leader
Photo: SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICE
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Photo: GRANT CREE, St. Albert Leader
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CONSTABLE WYNN
Clockwise: Mounties march beside the hearse carrying Constable David Wynn during the RCMP Regimental Funeral procession on Poirier Avenue; Canada Post employees Jeff Hillas (left) and Bill Lesoway (right) pay their respects; Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) attends the funeral; RCMP pallbearers carry the casket of RCMP Constable David Wynn; Shelly MacInnis-Wynn comforts son Matthew Wynn; White ribbons adorn a row of trees on Campbell Road to honour RCMP Constable David Wynn; Don Mulligan holds a Canadian flag to show his support as police officers march past; RCMP officers embrace during the regimental funeral.
Photo: SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICE
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Photo: GRANT CREE, St. Albert Leader
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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Northlands will present Varekai, A Cirque du Soleil production, at Rexall Place from June 18 to June 21.The Cirque story of Varekai involves the sky letting go a solitary young man. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscope world imbued with fantastical creatures, the young man takes flight in an adventure both absurd and extraordinary.Varekai means ‘wherever’ in the Romany languages of thy gypsies -- the universal wanderers. Directed by Dominic Champagne, the production pays tribute to the nomadic soul, to the spirit and art of the circus tradition and to those who quest with infinite passion along the path that leads to Varekai.Advance tickets for Varekai are available online now exclusively to Cirque Club members through January 29. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits include access to advance tickets, special offer and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.Tickets for the general public will be available starting Friday, Jan. 30, online or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Ticket prices range from $40 to $105 (subject to change).Meanwhile, Broadway Across Canada (866-540-7469), Edmonton, has announced its 2015-16 lineup to play at the Northern Alberta Jubilee. The shows include The Lion King, July 14 to Aug., 9; Once, Nov. 10 to Nov. 15; Dirty
Dancing, Jan. 5 to Jan. 10, 2016;
and The Wizard of
Oz, Feb. 23 to Feb., 28.
Cirque du Soleil coming
Puzzling ExhibitionSUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Edmonton is gearing up to host the internationally-acclaimed Beyond Rubik ’s Cube exhibition, coming to the TELUS World of Science -- Edmonton in November.Through highly interactive physical and digital challenges, visitors will explore how the Rubik ’s Cube emerged from a workshop in Communist-era Hungary to become a worldwide phenomenon, fostering creativity across the f ields of science, technology, engineering, robotics, the visual arts, music, f ilm, architecture, and mathematics.The $5-million exhibition was designed by Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ, and its president and CEO Paul Hoffman, with lead creative partner Google and the Cube’s Budapest inventor, Erno Rubik. It debuted in April 2014 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the world’s bestselling puzzle toy.The exhibition will be in Edmonton for 13 weeks from November 7, 2015, through February 15, 2016.As guests enter the exhibition, digital projections of colour and geometry dance in response to their movement, setting the tone for the immersive experience that awaits them in three discovery zones: Invent, Play, and Inspire.The first zone, Invent, invites guests to jump right into the complex and compelling world of puzzle toys.• Rare artifacts made of wood
blocks, paper clips, and rubber bands show guests the humble and brilliant Hungarian origin of Erno Rubik ’s great invention.• At Cube Prototype, guests can explore the complex geometry behind Rubik ’s Cube by arranging 3D shapes and inventing their own puzzles.• Art and mathematics meet at Tessellation Maker, an interactive touch table where guests create visually stunning patterns.Next, guests move to the Play zone
for more hands-on exploration.• A Solve Bar welcomes cubers of all skill levels and provides animated instructions for conquering the Cube.
• At Robot Command , guests discover the parallels between computer programming and Cube solving as they program a robot to run a maze.• Guests work together on Cube Match, a game of coloured building blocks with endless combinations.Finally, guests venture into the Inspire zone to experience the Cube’s vast artistic and technological inf luence.• Visitors can see how the Cube inspires them artistically by composing their own haiku using the Haikube; engineering a musical masterpiece in Cube Symphony;
and contributing to the giant Collaborative Mosaic
made entirely of Rubik ’s Cubes.• Guests control a giant Rubik’s Cube the size of a car to discover the internal mechanism that makes it work.• A one-of-a-kind, 18-karat gold, jewel-encrusted, fully functional Rubik’s Cube is the world’s most expensive toy, estimated to be worth $2.5 million.• At Robot Race, guests will challenge
a speedcubing robot to solve their scrambled
Cubes.• Twisty Puzzle Design brings people together at a multi-touch digital table to design and test their own puzzles with other guests.Visitors to Beyond Rubik ’s Cube (www.beyondrubikscube.com) will be encouraged to share their own Rubik ’s-inspired creations on google.com/+BeyondRubiksCube.
14 to Aug., 9; Once, Nov. 10 to Nov. 15; Dirty Dancing, Jan. 5 to
Jan. 10, 2016; and The
Wizard of Oz, Feb. 23 to Feb., 28.
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Thursday is our day here at the St. Albert Leader and we want to have some Throwback Thursday fun with you. Enjoy the photos from our community’s past. You too can be part of it. Send us your photos by tagging them #TBTStAlbert or email below.THROWBACK
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Ten years ago my husband and I left our life in
southern Alberta to move “up north” to Edmonton. Having lived in Medicine Hat for 35 years, I had some trepidation about how we would adjust. Big city life was somewhat overwhelming at first. In Medicine Hat, we could drive anywhere in the city in seven minutes. In Edmonton, the daycare and schools were a 30-minute drive away. The first months were taxing as we tried to establish new patterns and make connections. It was a lonely time, and I wondered if we had made the right decision. On weekends we became tourists and checked out neighbouring communities.
On one outing we ended up in St. Albert. As we walked downtown, along the river and to St. Albert Centre, I felt a sense of familiarity. Soon we were driving out to St. Albert to run the trails, go to the library and, of course, visit the Candy Bouquet. Everywhere we went, the city was buzzing with life. People were welcoming and proud of their city. Within months we sold our home in Edmonton and moved to St. Albert. I remember thinking that in this place people know each other:
we will become a part of a community that grows together.
Recent City reports show me I’m not alone in my thinking. The Cultivating our Future project states that St. Albertans highly value “St. Albert’s small-town feel and sense of community”. But St. Albert is changing, with growth accelerating. We will be challenged to preserve that small-town feel as our population grows and our city expands. City council and administration will need to work hard to provide the services and facilities that meet growing demands without sacrificing what makes this city one of the best places to live in Canada.
In my mind, what is
absolutely crucial in preserving our small-town feel is ensuring access to public spaces and services within easy reach: by foot, bike or a short drive. I felt isolated and unconnected in Edmonton, without services and gathering places close by. This is why I feel strongly that maintaining the existing library facility downtown and adding a community branch library elsewhere in St. Albert is the best solution to the library’s space needs. Our library is busier than ever, with a record year in 2014. As a board, we know a branch in one of the growing areas of St. Albert would allow us to extend our reach and ensure we continue to cultivate community throughout the city.
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Amazing and difficult day
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WHEREIS THIS?
Here’s a photo of a building or landmark around St. Albert.Can you figure out where it is?
Last Week: Entrance to Canadian Tire
If you called an event planner to say you had an upcoming event for over 5,000 people with one week to plan for it, not many
planners would take on such a daunting task of that size in so little time.
With that in mind, the staff at Servus Place and the City of St. Albert under the leadership and direction of the RCMP had less than one week to pull together the operational details of the regimental funeral for Constable David Wynn on Monday. Thousands of people, including the general public and officials from across the country, would attend, and the entire country would be watching.
The funeral service was exceptional, and everyone involved in its execution did our community very proud.
The sights that day were amazing and, of course, a scene we hope to never see again. From the assembly of the thousands of police officers from around North America to the procession that led its way up Poirier Avenue towards Servus Place, it was quickly evident the size and scope of this event was massive, which inspired greater appreciation for the planning that this difficult day required.
With both our premier of Alberta, Jim Prentice, and the prime minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, also attending with many other dignitaries, we’re sure even more challenges were involved.
Security fears are high right now, as radicals around the world are looking for opportunities to make their mark. An event of this nature, with the eyes of the country focused on it, presented such an opportunity. It was clear with the sighting of police spotters on top of the Holy Family Catholic Church that the day also included major considerations for public safety. It’s a new and unfortunate reality for us all.
Over the past week, our community has rallied together in an unbelievable way—a way we’re all extremely proud of. Everyone went through great efforts to honour Cst. David Wynn and to reinforce our thanks and admiration for all those who protect us.
Thank you, St. Albert.
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INTERACTIVE» Comment on stories at StAlbertLeader.com » Follow @stalbertleader and use #stalbert » Use hashtag #stalbert
I’m lovin our crew who helped out at City Hall today making white ribbons #RCMP #StAlbert #Community #McDonalds
- @McDStAlbert
My travel mate today, he just arrived. RIP Cst Wynn. #RCMPStrong #RCMP #StAlbert
- @JustMeShelleyV
Citizens of #StAlbert are incredible. Lined the streets shouting
“thank you” as we marched. Surreal experience, I can’t fully explain.
— @PtboPolice
How exciting! #bantamAA 50/50 was $550, winner donated all $ back... that
means $1100 to the @rcmpgrcpolice trust fund #RCMP #StAlbert
— @AmandaLynnMac
And they marched and marched. Officers from all over...and a ray of
light from above looking down.
- Brandee Benedict
Honoured to join the Wynn family, @RCMPAlberta, caucus members &
all Canadians to bid farewell to Constable Wynn.
— @pmharper
The images of the procession cannot even capture what it was like to see that sea of
Red. #StAlbert #RCMPStrong— @_kirstinm
Today I cried for a man I never met and his family who I don’t know. RIP Cst
Wynn. #RCMP #StAlbert #thinblueline— @farvafabiano
What a day, what a service, what an honour...with heavy hearts and much
emotion we said good-bye to Cst. David Wynn #RCMP #StAlbert #EPS
— @SSgtChapdelaine
The Keenooshayo family mourns the loss of our friend, teacher, and role model. Thank you, Constable Wynn. @RCMPAlberta @StAlbertPublic.
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Caelin Porter Fundraiser for SCARSSHERRY MCGINNISSt. Albert Leader
The Paradise Pet Centre is helping more than pets. They’re hosting a fundraiser with proceeds going to the Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) in memory of Caelin Porter. In December, Caelin Porter, an 18-year-old employee, lost his battle with mental illness. The Caelin Porter Fundraiser seeks to educate and raise awareness about the approximately one in five Canadians who will experience mental illness.
Porter was remembered as a happy, gentle boy who loved animals and music. He was hired in the fish room, but it quickly became apparent he had a special connection with animals, so he began working throughout the store, working the till and helping customers. His colleagues talk about his bright smile and his floppy blonde hair. “He was awesome, quiet,” says Kelly Weins, Paradise Pet Store manager. “We knew he had good days and bad days, and we were aware he was suffering from depression, but I don’t think we knew the extent.” The staff at Paradise Pet Centre took the news particularly hard. “This is a family-oriented place and he kind of opened up to us. I was so shocked when I heard that he passed away; I thought he was doing great,” she recalls sadly.
Caelin Porter’s Facebook page captures a good-looking young man with boyish charm. He said he wanted feedback from his friends because he was trying to get more comfortable singing in front of people. Then he sang a few songs with his beloved dog, Roo,
in the background. The posts are overwhelmingly positive. His outward appearance showed him as a pleasant, thriving young man, but he battled a tough illness that eventually caused him to take his life. His mom, Shelley Porter, says, “Caelin was just that—a normal kid who fought a horrible depression and lost.”
In life, he loved helping animals. In death, he will continue to help them. The Porter family has chosen to donate to SCARS, a charity that Caelin loved and the Porter family donated to regularly.
SCARS rescues animals who are slated for euthanasia at remote area pounds, veterinary clinics and municipal pounds, giving priority to homeless and abandoned animals. Every animal is given medical assessment and treatment. Every animal to be adopted is spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. As a non-profit Edmonton- and Athabasca-based registered charity, SCARS is operated 100% by volunteers. The society relies on money raised through sponsorships, government grants, adoptions and other fundraising efforts. All donated money goes to SCARS operations, including veterinary
costs and equipment and to feed, house or medically aid animals in need.
“Our hope with the fundraiser,” says Weins, “is to raise a lot of money for SCARS and to put out there that anyone can be suffering from mental illness.” The fundraiser will run Feb. 1-28 at Paradise Pet Centre in St. Albert. They will be accepting donations, bake sale items, and silent auction items, and provide literature on mental health.
CAELIN PORTER
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Caelin was just that — a normal kid who fought a horrible depression and lost.
Shelley Porter Caelin Porter’s Mom
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETINGThe Spruce Grove – St. Albert PC Association is seeking nominations
for individuals interested in becoming the candidate to represent theconstituency and the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta in theupcoming election. The nomination period to obtain information, completethe nomination papers, and pay the nomination fee will commence Friday,January 30 at 4pm and will close at Noon on Tuesday, February 10.
Voters shall be members in good standing of the PCAA, must ordinarilyreside within the Spruce Grove – St. Albert Constituency boundaries, be aCanadian citizen, and be at least 14 years of age. When voting, membersmust show a current PCAA Membership card, and two (2) pieces of������������ � �� � �� � ����� �� � �� ��� ����������� �� �����to prove they live within the constituency. A map of the constituency canbe found on the Elections Alberta website: http://www.electionsalberta.������������ ������������������������������ ��!"#$��!��%!&���'�( ��)*Interested parties may obtain further information, sets of nomination
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1 in 5 Canadians — will experience mental illnessSHERRY MCGINNISSt. Albert Leader
Two thirds of those suffering from mental illness are too afraid to seek help. The affected individuals suffer in silence, fearing judgment and rejection.
False beliefs about mental illness can cause significant problems. Negative attitudes towards people with a mental health condition are common. “If your child had cancer or diabetes, people treat you differently,” says Doreen Slessor, executive director at SAIF (Stop Abuse in Families). “They will find out and ask questions about the child’s illness. That’s not the same with mental illness.” This stigma can lead to discrimination, such as negative remarks or something more subtle, like avoidance from believing them to be unstable, violent and dangerous. Ultimately the affected individual’s conditions can worsen because of the stigma.
Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary, depending on the particular disorder, circumstances and other factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
Recognizing if you or someone else has a problem is difficult. “The tough part for parents is knowing if it’s mental illness or just teenage angst,” says Slessor. It is confusing. Sometimes symptoms of a mental health disorder appear as physical problems, such as stomach pain, back pain, headache, or other unexplained aches and pains. For assistance recognizing symptoms or more information, Alberta Mental Health can help. No referral is necessary and their services are free to Albertans with costs covered by Alberta Health Care.
Bell, Canada’s largest telecommunications company, wants to reduce this stigma and raise awareness of this illness that one in five Canadians will experience at some point in their lives. January
28 has been designated as Bell Let’s Talk Day, and the company will donate five cents to mental health organizations for every text, every tweet with #BellLetsTalk, every long distance call and every Facebook share.
Bell Let’s Talk is aimed at raising awareness of mental illnesses. Canadian comedian and host of NBC’s Deal or No Deal, Howie Mandell, suffers from OCD and fear of touching dirty surfaces. He was ashamed of his illness until it was exposed and he learned that others have it too. Only then was he able to start dealing with it. Many others have it too, and Bell is encouraging the conversations on Let’s Talk Day to bring about massive change and help a whole nation understand.
On any given week, 500,000 Canadians will not go to work because of mental illness, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Yet, one of the best things we can do to help people with this illness is so simple: Talk. Talking is the first step towards meaningful change and building greater awareness, acceptance and action.
Reduce the stigma and promote awareness. Educate yourself on mental illness and see what you can do to help. There are five ways you can get started:• Language: Don’t use words like “psycho” or “nut” or “crazy” and
explain to others why this is hurtful.• Educate yourself.• Be kind. Just be nice... offer a friendly smile, a helping hand, a call
or a visit.• Listen. And then ask if there is anything you can do to help.• Let’s Talk. Take part in the national campaign on January 28
and start a dialogue, not a debate.If you are in a crisis situation, call 911 or go to your emergency
care provider. If you or a family member is experiencing distress,
call one of the networks below for support or guidance on seeking help in your area. Youths can access support on the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or kidshelpphone.ca. Adults can contact the Canadian Mental Health Association cmha.ca.
The final word from Slessor: “If you are concerned, don’t be afraid to ask. There are resources out there.”
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The Fans Choice! Hailey Benedict, 12 from St. Albert
has taken home the Fan’s Choice Award handed out on January 25 at the Alberta Country Music Awards. Benedict was completely stunned and elated with being selected the recipient.
Notice of Motion City Council has been give the
following notices of motion in support of Constable Wynn and the RCMP. They will be discussed at the next Council meeting.• The City allocates $75,000 from the 2014 yearend operating or capital surplus, as the City’s initial contribution, in anticipation of a permanent public memorial, possible endowment or other possible legacy plans that will honour fallen RCMP Corporal David Wynn and funded with the support of possible assistance from other orders of government and the community.
• The City Manager proposes to City Council by May 31, 2015 a process (including public involvement) as to how a permanent public memorial, possible endowment or other possible legacies, in honour of fallen RCMP Corporal David Wynn may occur.• Given the possibility of financial donations being provided toward a Constable Wynn legacy initiative, the City work with the Community Foundation to establish a temporary fund in this regard until a more permanent plan can be established.
Fundraiser for RCMP Members Bond & WynnSaturday, February 7 1:00 – 10:00 p.m. St. Albert Inn & Suites
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� MLA for Spruce Grove – St. Albert reflects on his time representing our community
DOUG HORNER
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JAN. 30, 1990Finance Minister Michael Wilson gets 7% Goods and Services Tax bill through first reading in the
Commons; to start January, 1991.
JAN. 29, 1845Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem
The Raven, is published on this day in the New York Evening Mirror.
Poe was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic.
FEB. 1, 1884 The Oxford English Dictionary,
considered the most comprehensive and accurate
dictionary of the English language, is published for the first time.
FEB. 2, 1977Colombian born singer Shakira’s
bierthday. She has won many awards and is the third best selling
Latin artist of all time.
FEB. 3, 1947BBRRRRR!!! Thermometers in Snag,
Yukon register -64C. the lowest temperature recorded in Canada; likely the lowest temperature on
record in N. America.
JAN. 31, 1987Marcus Mumford’s birthday. The
English multi-instrumentalist who is the leading singer for the folk
rock band Mumford & Sons.
FEB. 4, 1938Disney releases Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs. It was the first
animated feature to be produced in English and in
Technicolor.
A glacier crack that’s growing in Antarctica is currently deep enough to fit the Statue of Liberty. (discovery.com)
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Photo: Sun Media News ServicesUofA Ringette team members hoist up their fitness coach after the
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ANSWERS: 1.Laces on skate are gone; 2. Stirng on jersey is missing; 3. Stripe on jersy is gone; 4.Words on UofA logo are missing.
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Kids Krossword Answers online atstalbertleader.com
SPORTS Compiled by Leader staff
ACROSS3) Where you may see barrel racing, steer
wrestling or bull riding. 5) You might get a home run in this sport.
7) A winter Olympic sport in which competitors race down an ice track in a small one- or two-person sled lying face
up and feet-first. 8) A sport where you hit plastic or
wooden balls using a mallet.10) A sport that nets you 3 points if you
shoot from the outside. 12) An indoor game with rackets in which
a shuttlecock is hit back and forth.13) Triple sow cow sport.
14) Game played on ice with sticks.
DOWN1) Teams throw balls at each other while trying to avoid the other team’s balls.
2) You may get a score of 30 Love.
4) A game where you bump,set and spike.
6) Competitions testing horse riding skills.
9) Players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards the target area.
10) A combat sport in which two players throw punches at each other.
11) A combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Dallas Smith has gone country and never looked back.The former frontman of Canadian alt-rockers Default is now on his second solo country album, Lifted. The new disc spawned the No. 1 country hit, Wastin’ Gas, and finds him touring Canada in January and February.“I feel at home musically more than I ever have,” said Smith, 37. “As a singer, this is the genre to me personally that I belong in. I wasn’t challenged enough in the other stuff... It’s much more rewarding.”Smith says he grew up loving rock although “country music was always in the background... but as I got older the two blended into one musical taste. And just the way country radio has been as well, a lot more guitars, and it became a heavier genre. It was a perfect storm of the two.”We caught up with the Smith down the line from his home in Langley, B.C., to talk his move from rock to country, fan reaction and Lady Antebellum recording the same hit song as him.What prompted the musical switch?(Default had) toured for 10 years together and done a bunch of records. We were signed to a label in New York that, right before we were supposed to release our fourth record, f iled for bankruptcy. They didn’t get bankruptcy protection so we went through a massive year-and-a-half legal battle where our record sat on the shelf. We lost a lot of momentum. It got to the point where I felt personally if we kept going it was kind of beating a dead horse. And we wouldn’t be friends.Was there any blowback from your rock fans when you moved into country?A couple things here and there, but it was very, very minimal. And to be honest, I was working on the (f irst solo country) record (2012’s Jumped Right In) for a good year-and-a-half and the band, during that point, was not doing a lot.
And what about the reception from Nashville?Everybody likes to point out the fact that switching genres doesn’t happen very often
and changing your direction of your career and what you do personally sometimes can blow up in your face, so I was a little worried. But I really believed in the record that we put together. And I knew that if country radio would give one of the songs a chance, I thought it was going to do okay.
Luckily they looked past anything that I’d done in the past and just loved the song (Somebody Somewhere).
Is it unusual that did both you and Lady A end up covering Slow Rollin’ on your latest albums?It’s a strange situation. It doesn’t happen very often when the same song gets cut by two artists. I think we were Top 5 in Canada on that one. It’s one of the show’s standout songs that we do. We’re going to kick the set off with that song for the tour.What can Canadian fans expect from the Lifted tour?The (first country solo) record that I’d made, it wasn’t dynamic enough. I thought that’s where I could really improve as an artist with Lifted. I needed to make sure I had that ammunition for this tour to create a more dynamic show and be a more dynamic singer. So we really concentrated on involving more traditional instruments... we’ve got more piano, some pedal steel, a lot more banjo and stuff... So I’m excited to get out and put these songs to work.
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Ready to start your own business?BRITTANY KUSTRASpecial to the Leader
At the Northern Alberta Business Incubator (NABI), we are big believers in entrepreneurship. With 70 small businesses operating at our two buildings in St. Albert, we encourage, motivate, and coach the entrepreneurs that walk our halls. The businesses we support are incredibly diverse, operating in fields such as childcare, water filtration, accounting, engineering, psychology, esthetics and retail.
There are many, many benefits to starting your
own business. You’ll set your own hours, pursue your true passion, be your own boss, and go on a pretty incredible journey, just for starters.
But the “dark side” of entrepreneurship is worth mentioning. Your hours will be your own, but they’ll be long. To pursue your own business, you have to really, truly love it. You have to be willing to work 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Your expenses will be higher than you think, and your profits will be lower. You’ll spend most of your time trying to sell. And it definitely won’t be anything like you imagine it to be.
The “dark side” is why we use tough love in
addition to cheerleading when we work with a small business. It’s especially important in the beginning of the process. As a business incubator, it’s important for us to encourage people to follow their entrepreneurial spirit, but only if this choice will be right for them. • To become a truly successful business owner,
you must be: • Willing to listen and learn (accept that you
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• An optimistAlthough the successful small business owners
at NABI have a wide range of skills, interests and backgrounds, their enthusiasm, willingness to work, and positive attitudes are shared traits. They wouldn’t get very far without them.
Do you think you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Visit nabi.ca for
more information. Brittany Kustra is the communications and marketing coordinator
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24 Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015
184 St. Albert Road1.866.409.8804
www.stalbertdodge.com
Open: Mon-Thurs 8:30-9:00,Fri & Sat 8:30-6:00, Sun 11:00-4:00
Celebrating over 37 yearsof doing business in St. Albert!
Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Prices do not include GST. See dealer for details.
St. Albert Dodge
$18,900
2013 JEEP COMPASS SPORT 4X4
Auto, Alloy Wheels,Air, MP3 & More.
Stk# Z1019.
$34,985
2010 AUDI S5 AWD QUATRO
P. wind,P. doors, air,
sun roof, leather, P. seatsStk#N42578A
$15,900
2014 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING
Auto, CD, Air, P. Windows,P. Doors, MP3 & More.
Stk# Z1017.
2014 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT 2014 CHEVY TAHOE LSP. Door, P. Windows
Air, Cruise, Tilt.Stk# Z1025.
P.door, Alloy Wheels, P.locks,Air, Tilt Tinted Wind,
Heated SeatsStk#N41259A
P. Doors, P. WindowsAir, Cruise, Tilt.
Stk# Z1011.
2010 FORD EDGE SEL
P. steer,Heather seats,
cruise, air, alloy wheels,P. doors,P. wind
Stk#Z9991A$21,495
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT
P. wind,P. doors, Air,
Heathed Seats,Tinted Wind
Stk#N42560A$22,995
2013 DODGE GRANDCARAVAN SE
P. DoorsP. Wind Cruise,Stk# N41261A$14,900
2010 JEEP LIBERTYRENEGADE
P. Windows, P. Doors,Air, MP3, Cruise.
Stk# Z9996A.$16,900
2014 DODGE CHARGER
P. wind P. doorsAir Cruise
Stk# Z1028$19,998
2010 CHEV EQUINOX LTZAWD
P. Doors,P. Windows,
Air, Sun Roof,Tinted Windows.Stk# N45347A.$18,900
2014 CHRYSLER TOWN &COUNTRY TOURING
V6, Air,Auto,
P. Windows. Stk# Z1015.$26,900
2013 TOYOTA SIENNA LE
Alloy, P. Doors, Cruise,Spoiler, P. Windows.
Stk# 04513A.$28,900
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2012 VW GOLF TDI DIESEL
Cruise, tilt,tinted wind, spoiler,
P. wind, P. doorsstk#N42255A$16,995
$36,338
heated seats,running boards,P doors, P wind,
Air, CruiseStk# N45351A.$36,950
2014 JEEP WRANGLERUNLIMITED SAHARA
2013 DODGE AVENGER SXT
P. Doors, P. Windows,Air, Cruise.
Stk# Z1026.$16,800
Leather,Alloy Wheels,
Heathed seats.P. wind, P. doors
Stk#Z9999A
2013 FORD ESCAPE SE
$23,900
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