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BY ERIN FAWCETTRed Deer Express

The Red Deer and District SPCA

is chalked full of animals who

are awaiting adoption and offi -

cials are turning to the public for help.

“We are absolutely plum full,” said

Tara Hellewell, executive director of

the SPCA. “We have dogs doubled up

in kennels. It puts a big strain on our

facility. We have animals in spaces that

are necessarily set up for them. Our

facility is designed for a specifi c num-

ber of animals, but if animals have

been abandoned at our door – which

has been the case – we don’t euthanize

here. Because we don’t euthanize, we

work off a waiting list. When we are at

capacity and people drop animals off, it

puts in a really bad position,” she said.

“We have animals everywhere right

now – safely obviously – but we are un-

der a lot of pressure.”

Currently, the SPCA is housing more

than 50 dogs and 160 cats in care – all

of who are ready to fi nd their forever

homes. “We are rarely this full. I would

say in the last two years we have only

been this full once,” said Hellewell.

The Red Deer and District SPCA

normally sees less dogs at their facil-

ity. Hellewell said she attributes the

high number of dogs at the SPCA to

the Milk River seizure situation earlier

this year.

“For the Milk River dogs, we had

them in care for about three or four

months and we didn’t really have the

ability to adopt them out because we

had to go through some medical issues

and challenges,” said Hellewell.

“We still do have four Milk River

dogs for adoption but they are special

cases – two are a bonded pair and the

other two require homes that are going

to have a little more understanding of

their needs. They cannot go to a home

with kids because they are still really

nervous and they will take a lot of time

to get to know you – but when they do,

they are amazing.”

As well, the SPCA’s overall adoption

numbers are down this year by about

80 adoptions.

Hellewell said Alberta’s economy

has also played a part in the large vol-

ume of animals at the SPCA.

“The economy is starting to affect

people’s ability to care for their ani-

mals. Maybe they have to relocate for

a job and they can’t take the animal

with them. If the oilfi eld starts to shut

down, people are going to be relocat-

ing. We are starting to feel the effects

of the economy,” she said.

In addition, Hellewell added fund-

raising for the organization is expected

to be tougher than normal this coming

year – also due to the downturn in the

economy.

“We are going to have to tighten our

belts. We do have some money in the

bank thankfully from bequests to help

see us through that. Right now, we are

right on target on budget and our year-

end is at the end of September,” she

said. “We will defi nitely be budgeting

very cautiously for the coming year

knowing that the oilfi eld hasn’t picked

up and knowing that we are going to be

seeing more animals as a result of that

and less donations.”

In terms of needs from the commu-

nity, Hellewell said she asks Central

Albertans to consider adopting an ani-

mal.

“We have puppies from time to time

but we ask that people consider adopt-

ing a pet that is a little older. We know

that a lot of our dogs can’t go home

with small children – and that is a chal-

lenge for us,” she said. “The advantage

of adopting with the SPCA, especially

with cats, is that the spay or neuter

surgery is already done, they are vac-

cinated and they are health checked

and a lot of them have had the dental

work done already, which can be very

expensive.”

Hellewell said the SPCA is also in

need of volunteers for a variety of

tasks including dog walking, stress

busting, cat cuddling, helping with

laundry and helping to sort through

donations in the garage at the SPCA.

“Cat litter is always something that

we are in need of. We spend a lot of

money on cat litter – we don’t tend to

get it donated.”

Meanwhile, the SPCA has a fund-

raising event coming up in November.

‘Raise the Woof’ will take place Nov.

21st at Westerner Park. The SPCA is

also looking for sponsors for the event.

“We’ve got a new format for the eve-

ning. We still have the great HBO Com-

edy Central comedians coming in. We

also have a fi ve-piece band that will be

playing music into the night.

“We are hoping that this event will

attract the corporate Christmas party.

It’s a real fun night of getting together,

having great music and some danc-

ing.”

Tickets are $100 a piece or $680 for a

table of eight. For more information,

visit www.reddeerspca.com or call 403-

342-7722.

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TAKING A REST – Red Deer and District SPCA Executive Director Tara Hellewell and rescue dog Tommy take a moment in front of the new memorial tree at the facility, installed to remember Freda Marie Blair, who donated over $1 million to the SPCA through her will after her passing.

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SPCA overloaded with animals awaiting adoptionLocal facility is seeking families to provide forever homes for both dogs and cats



More overnight shelter spaces will be

made available at People’s Place this win-

ter after City council approved additional

funding.

Council gave the green light to fund

$45,427 which will allow Safe Harbour So-

ciety to add an extra 11 shelter spaces to

the existing 35 beds.

The funds will cover a full-time staff po-

sition 12 hours a day/night, seven days a

week from Nov. 1st to April 30th.

Funding for this overnight component

of the Winter Emergency Response is

available through the province’s Outreach

and Support Services grant administered

by the City.

“This will help with our need,” said Kath

Hoffman, executive director of Safe Har-

bour Society.

Last month, City council turned down

an application for a temporary daytime

warming centre to open at 4934 – 54th Ave.

for the next two winters – something that

is much needed in the community. Hoff-

man said she is hopeful another location

can be approved soon.

“The need for the warming centre is pri-

marily because we don’t have day shelter

in this City.

“That warming centre through those

winter months enables us to get people in

from the cold,” said Hoffman. “Of course

we know we need that and we know that

everybody in this community knows we

need that – that’s never a question. Cer-

tainly every councillor knows we need

that and agrees that we need that. This is

a short-term solution to a long-term need

and Safe Harbour is dedicated to working

on that long-term need.

“I think in the complexity of fi nding us a

location, we struggle.

“Although we were disappointed that

fi rst location was not accepted by council,

we have been working really hard with the

City to explore other options.”

Hoffman said she hopes the community

can overcome the stigma that sometimes

comes along with homelessness.

“It is a reality and we understand it. At

Safe Harbour we try and do our best to

help the problem.

“We can’t eliminate the problem but we

try and help. I think that is where some-

times people get stuck – they see here

comes Safe Harbour and maybe they are

going to bring problems with them but

they fail to see sometimes that the prob-

lem is already there – we challenge them

to think beyond the problem to realize that

we may be able to help,” she added.

“I totally understand when businesses

have these issues on the doorstep – to

think past that to here is a program and

staff that can help – that is what we have to

try and show them when we come and we

work hard to do that.”

Meanwhile, City council also approved

additional funding in the amount of

$125,000 to extend the Youth Housing First

program which is operated by McMan

Central for a period of 10 months from

Sept. 8th to June 30th of next year.

The funding will come from the Out-

reach and Support Services Initiative

grant.

The Youth Housing First program is a

pilot program for homeless youth between

the ages of 16-24. The duration of the pi-

lot project originally approved by council

was for the time period of Sept. 8th, 2014 to

Sept. 7th, 2015.

The project at the time of evaluation had

housed six youth through the program –

fi ve males and one female. Clients’ housing

situation immediately prior to intake were

characterized by signifi cant histories of

housing instabilities.

Offi cials have said one client indicated

to living on the streets since they were

13-years-old.

The six youth are being housed in two

homes being leased by McMan Central.

Each home has a live-in mentor and all

the clients are connected to an outreach

worker.

Red Deer City council approved the

funding to extend the pilot project.

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City council approves funding for overnight shelter spaces

Gord Bamford wins big at CCMAs

BY ZACHARY CORMIERRed Deer Express

A local country singer

has earned himself nation-

al acclaim at this year’s

Canadian Country Music

Association awards in Hal-

ifax this past Sunday.

Gord Bamford of La-

combe brought home three

of the six CCMA awards he

was nominated for during

the Association’s awards

show at the Scotiabank

Centre in Halifax.

“I’m actually really

shocked that I’m stand-

ing up here and that I’ve

received these awards,”

Bamford said during a

post-show press confer-

ence. Bamford added be-

cause he’s currently work-

ing on a new album he

didn’t expect to win many

awards this time around.

“I didn’t feel any pressure

coming into these awards. I

was just coming in here as a

fan to take part in it.”

Bamford hauled in the

award for Male Artist of

the Year, and Single of the

Year for his song Where a

Farm Used To Be. He also

brought in the award for

Songwriter of the Year for

Where a Farm Used to Be,

an honour that he shared

with co-writers Buddy Ow-

ens and Phil O’Donnell.

“Every time it happens

it’s like the best thing

ever,” Bamford said.

He added because there

is so much talent in Cana-

dian country music, he al-

ways does his best to soak

it all in. “I’m just trying to

keep on my toes and do the

best I can because there’s

a bunch of them coming

up behind that are going to

have their time and their

moment and my moment

will be gone.”

The three awards bring

Bamford’s total to 19 since

he won his fi rst one in 2008.

The country singer was

also nominated for the

Fan’s Choice Award, Video

of the Year and Producer

of the Year this year.

During the show, Bam-

ford debuted a new single

called Don’t Let Her be

Gone, which is the fi rst

song off his upcoming al-

bum. The new album is set

to be released in 2016.

“I wish I could say that I

wrote that song but I didn’t

but I’m very blessed that

I’m the guy that gets to re-

cord it because I think that

it could be the biggest song

of my career to date,” he

said about the new single.

During his time in Hali-

fax, Bamford donated

$10,000 to the IWK Health

Centre’s Child Life Music

Therapy program. His Gord

Bamford Foundation raised

a total of $508,000 during his

annual Charity Golf Classic

in Lacombe last month.

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OPINION

As a family doctor, I have

seen a shift in the range of

people I work alongside ev-

ery day – all for the better.

When I was in training,

most family doctors worked

only with other family doc-

tors and registered nurses.

Today, my healthcare team

is rich with a variety of

critical skills, including so-

cial workers, psychologists,

chiropodists and dieticians.

There are even examples

of primary care teams

engaging lawyers and ac-

countants to help with

health-related issues such

as housing and income.

But what’s missing – and

should be a part of any

healthcare team – is the

digital expert. Here’s why.

Health care has been

consistently changed by

technology for decades.

Historically, however,

the change has been driven

from within the healthcare

system. PET scans, laparo-

scopic surgery, interven-

tional radiology, digital

imaging and electronic

medical record systems

are just a few examples of

technological changes we

now use routinely. These

advances have been large

scale, top down and expen-

sive. Now three consumer-

owned technological inno-

vations are changing the

game. First, smartphones

with a plethora of apps

devoted to healthcare im-

provement, including those

related to exercise, diet,

chronic disease manage-

ment and mental well-be-

ing, are ubiquitous among

almost every demographic.

Second, medical devices

such as glucometers, scales

and blood pressure cuffs

are increasingly digitized

and able to hold signifi cant

amounts of patient data.

Finally, wearable tech-

nologies, including watch-

es, exercise bands, clothing

and glasses are explod-

ing in popularity. These

technologies are starting

to merge as smartphones

become medical devices

capable of monitoring a

person’s heart rate, heart

rhythm, respiratory rate

and oxygen saturation.

Yet these important new

technological innovations

exist outside of my day-to-

day family practice. The

thousands of health related

data points captured by

these three types of person-

al technologies are not yet

part of the health system.

They should be.

Currently, I rely on iso-

lated data points and esti-

mates. I take a blood pres-

sure reading the day I see a

patient, and I ask them how

much alcohol they drank

that week, what they tend-

ed to eat that month and

push them to estimate how

often they have exercised

since our last visit. What I

get are data points that re-

fl ect moments in time and

the best efforts of an indi-

vidual’s memory.

Yet the information I

need to help guide their

care is often already nested

in their smart phones, med-

ical devices and wearable

technologies.

But here’s the problem.

Despite growth in elec-

tronic medical records

– and simultaneously, pa-

tients investing in health-

related personal technolo-

gies – the two worlds of

technology can’t routinely

talk to each other. I may

have a patient print out the

results from their devices

or apps and then scan the

information into the medi-

cal chart as a static docu-

ment. Here’s what the fu-

ture needs to look like.

When patients come

for their regular appoint-

ments, the fi rst person they

meet with should be a digi-

tal expert on the healthcare

team. She has the ability to

securely and quickly up-

load all the data from their

various devices into the

medical record in a man-

ner that can be appropri-

ately integrated, searched,

displayed and show trends

over time. When the doctor

– or any other member of

the healthcare team – sees

the patient a few minutes

later, we now have days,

weeks and months of help-

ful health information.

The digital expert on the

team would offer far more

help than just syncing de-

vices at the appointment.

They would be available

to help link devices and

apps remotely to a medical

record without the patient

even needing to come into

the offi ce.

They could also act as a

resource to help guide pa-

tients through the grow-

ing morass of choice in the

wearable, digitized and app

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Joshua Tepper is a family physician at St. Michael’s Hos-pital and associate professor at the University of Toronto. His columns are distributed through Troy Media.

Building awareness of issues that some

people would rather not face is key to not

only understanding them better, but to get-

ting those affected the specifi c help they

need.

Throughout the month of September,

Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR)

Canada will join with partners across the

country and around the world to celebrate

the power and proof of recovery from ad-

diction and its value to individuals, fami-

lies, workplaces, and communities.

There is certainly a need for this type of

movement, as issues of addiction remain a

huge problem across virtually every sector

of society.

In 2012 the Canadian Community Health

Survey (CCHS) found that 4.4% of Cana-

dians met the criteria for a substance use

disorder.

To put that in perspective, this fi gure

represents more than 1.5 million people,

which is greater than the population of the

entire city of Calgary.

Despite this prevalence, accessing time-

ly and effective treatment services is a

challenge for those suffering from addic-

tion, organizers say.

Add the challenge of the societal stigma

surrounding addiction, and there are sig-

nifi cant barriers to seeking help.

Sadly, there does remain a reluctance on

the part of many to seek help because of

the fear of loved ones or friends fi nding out

about the given addiction.

Perhaps loved ones already know, but

the people themselves feels trapped in the

shadow of addiction and the fear of fi nally

facing it head on. But there is much in the

way of assistance today, and it’s hoped that

people with addictions can increasingly –

through awareness and the removal of any

sense of stigma – fi nd the help they need.

Also, recovery, as organizers emphasize,

can be a matter of life and death.

“Recovery is the solution to addiction -

and it saves lives,” says Annie McCullough,

executive director and co-founder of FA-

VOR Canada.

Established in 2013, FAVOR Canada is

dedicated to eradicating the stigma, foster-

ing the development of recovery commu-

nity organizations and supporting such

activities as Recovery Month.

The fi rst Canadian Recovery Day, orga-

nized by McCullough and others, was cel-

ebrated in Vancouver and Victoria in Sep-

tember of 2012.

Since then, the movement has caught on

in many communities across the country.

This year, celebrations are being

planned in 25 Canadian cities throughout

the month of September, with activities

ranging from rallies to breakfasts to bike

rides.

It’s all in an effort to also just get people

talking about the realities of addictions,

and to bolster that sense in those affected

that there is a strong system of support

that is available – no matter what they are

facing.

The power of stigma can be fueled by

silence – thus the importance of getting

these issues more out in the open and en-

couraging conversations. In past genera-

tions, shame and secrecy forced many to

battle alone – and often, they simply just

couldn’t win those struggles.

Meanwhile, organizers say to see that

level of commitment from local commu-

nities to the cause is energizing and em-

powering. “It is gratifying to see the tre-

mendous energy and support for Recovery

Day,” says McCullough. “As we look for-

ward to 2016 and beyond, FAVOR Canada

will lead the way in recovery advocacy in

this country.”

Ann Dowsett Johnston, bestselling au-

thor of Drink: The Intimate Relationship

Between Women and Alcohol and also a

founding director of FAVOR Canada, ex-

plained that, “We’re taking the recovery

movement to the streets, joining millions

of North Americans in a major coming-out

party. What was once hidden is now be-

ing celebrated from coast to coast to coast.

This is a sea change in the world of addic-

tion recovery.”

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The trial for a Red Deer man who has

been charged with murder in connection

to the death of a Calgary woman in 2012

was set to get under way in Red Deer’s

Court of Queen’s Bench last week, but has

been rescheduled to 2017.

Nathan Desharnais, 26, has been charged

with second degree murder and offering

indignity to human remains after the body

of Talia Nellie Meguinis, 27, was found at

a recycling facility in the Riverside Indus-

trial area on Feb. 22nd, 2012 after police re-

ceived a complaint at about 9:28 a.m. of a

deceased female.

Red Deer City RCMP General Investiga-

tion Section and Red Deer Forensic Iden-

tifi cation Section were called in to assist

with the investigation. After further in-

vestigation, RCMP said Meguinis was not

murdered in the location her body was

found. Police have said they believe De-

sharnais and Meguinis had just met the

weekend she was murdered. She was trav-

eling back home to Calgary from northern

Alberta and stopped in Red Deer to visit

family.

The four-week trial will now be held

from Jan. 23rd, 2017-Feb. 17th, 2017.

Desharnais’ arrest is a result of an ex-

tensive seven-month investigation that

involved the Red Deer RCMP General In-

vestigation Section, Major Crimes Unit,

Forensic Identifi 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 assisted. There were 40 investigators

who were dedicated to this case with more

than 25,000 man-hours spent on the inves-

tigation.

Meanwhile, in June of 2014, Deshar-

nais was found guilty and sentenced to six

years in prison after being charged with

two counts of aggravated sexual assault

and unlawful confi nement and imprison-

ment as a result of an incident that took

place at his Red Deer home in June of 2012.

The charge of unlawful confi nement

was dropped by the court after the crown

stayed the charge.

He is currently in custody serving that

sentence.

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Alberta’s annual Culture

Days are fast approaching.

This province-wide cele-

bration of arts and culture

will be taking place from

Sept. 25th to 27th..

While the current arts

and culture scene will be

celebrated during this an-

nual event, it is important

to remember that arts and

culture also thrived in fron-

tier towns such as Red Deer

more than 100 years ago.

Because television, ra-

dio, movies and the Inter-

net had not been invented

yet, people entertained

themselves with all kinds

of concerts, musicales, live

theatre performances, lec-

tures and public readings.

As early as the 1890s,

when there were less than

200 people in the town, Red

Deer had three local theat-

rical companies: the Red

Deer Dramatic Society, the

Red Deer Amateur Comedy

Company and the Burnt

Cork Dramatic Society.

The Red Deer Citizens’

Band (the forerunner of

the Red Deer Royals) was

organized in 1902.

The performing arts got

a tremendous boost during

the summer of 1903 when

Amos B. Purdy, a furniture

store owner, decided to in-

clude an opera house on

the second fl oor of a new

business block which he

was constructing on the

east side of Gaetz Avenue,

south of Mann (49) St.

The Purdy Block turned

out to be an impressive

looking building.

It was built out of local

sandstone and brick from

the Piper’s Brickyard. Be-

cause ceilings on the sec-

ond fl oor were as much as

20 ft. high, the whole edi-

fi ce looked as if it was Red

Deer’s fi rst three-storey

structure. On Jan. 8th,

1904, the Red Deer Dramat-

ic Society put on the Opera

House’s inaugural perfor-

mance with its staging of

The Circus Girl.

It proved to be a tre-

mendous hit. A number of

plays, minstrel acts, vaude-

ville shows, concerts, musi-

cales and other public per-

formances followed.

Some of the most popular

theatricals included Lost

Paradise, The Confi dential

Spy, The Queen of Hearts

and The Little Minister.

The famous Canadian

poet, E. Pauline Johnson,

performed at the Opera

House in 1905. Noted trav-

eling theatrical companies

such as the Nelson-Bruce

Company staged perfor-

mances of Arizona and The

Prisoner of Zenda.

The Opera House was

also used for public meet-

ings, political rallies and

community fundraisers.

After the formation of

the Red Deer Fire Brigade

in 1904, the highly popu-

lar annual fi remen’s ball

was held there. Following

the opening of the Opera

House, new cultural groups

and organizations were es-

tablished. The fi rst Red

Deer Symphony Orchestra

was formed in September

1904, with Robert Duncan

as leader.

While this fi rst orchestra

ran into a number of diffi -

culties, a second symphony

orchestra was organized in

November 1906 under the

direction of W.B. McQueen.

In the summer of 1906, a

new form of entertainment

was provided at the Opera

House. The Sherman Mov-

ing Pictures company gave

a showing of a short movie

of the San Francisco Earth-

quake. Around the same

time, the Opera House was

purchased by Rev. James

Rice, the principal of the

Red Deer Indian Industrial

School.

Amos Purdy continued

to operate his furniture

store on the ground fl oor.

In January 1907, R.L.

McBride briefl y opened a

roller skating rink in the

second fl oor hall.

The winter of 1906-07 was

one of the worst on record.

There were heavy snows

and several weeks of very

frigid temperatures. In Feb-

ruary 1907, the Town sent

an engineer to look at the

roof of the Opera House.

They were alarmed by

what they found. The back

wall had major cracks in a

half dozen places.

Consequently, licenses

for gatherings were sus-

pended indefi nitely.

Rev. Rice brought in an

architect to make a num-

ber of changes and repairs.

However, on Dec. 20th, 1907

disaster struck.

The whole building was

destroyed by fi re.

While Rev. Rice had

some insurance, his loss-

es turned out to be much

greater than his coverage.

Amos Purdy also suffered a

permanent blow to his fur-

niture business and soon

moved to Provost.

The Opera House was

never rebuilt. Instead, an

old farm machinery ware-

house on Ross Street was

renovated by some busi-

nessmen and turned into

the Lyric Theatre. While

this new theatre had short-

comings, it became the new

centre for entertainment.

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People suffering from eating disorders

in Red Deer will soon have somewhere to

go to fi nd support.

The Eating Disorder Support Network

of Alberta (EDSNA) revealed plans to ex-

pand their services to the Red Deer area

during an offi cial launch at Red Deer Col-

lege last Friday.

“It has always been a part of our vision

to move throughout Alberta,” said Moy-

ra McAllister, who is the president and

founder of EDSNA.

The organization began holding its fi rst

professionally-facilitated support groups

in Edmonton in April of 2014.

McAllister was motivated to create EDS-

NA after her daughter was diagnosed with

anorexia. “It’s a part of life that I never

thought I’d go through,” McAllister said.

She noted before EDSNA, fi nding sup-

port for people suffering from eating dis-

orders in Alberta could be a diffi cult task.

McAllister stressed eating disorders can

affect anyone and that those who might

be suffering from one should seek help.

“There are so many people who are deal-

ing with this disorder alone and lonely and

feeling like there are no answers,” she said.

The organization will be holding sup-

port groups to assist those who are suffer-

ing from eating disorders as well as their

family and friends.

EDSNA was able to expand their pro-

grams because of contributions from both

Alberta Health and Mental Health and

Addictions. “It is a signifi cant step in ad-

dressing the needs of those with eating

disorders in Central Alberta,” said Red

Deer North MLA Kim Schreiner, who was

speaking on behalf of Alberta Health Min-

ister Sarah Hoffman.

Schreiner added the Alberta govern-

ment is contributing over $300,000 to assist

EDSNA in its expansion. “When it comes

to eating disorders, the long-term health,

and even the lives, of our loved ones can

hang in the balance,” she said.

In addition to the funds from the govern-

ment, EDSNA is also receiving support

from Red Deer College, which donated the

use of space on campus for the organiza-

tion to hold its sessions.

“Red Deer College is committed to the

well-being of our students, faculty and

staff and we actively promote physical and

mental wellness,” said Leslie Kendall, who

is the vice president of human resources

at the College. Kendall also said the Col-

lege would work with EDSNA, as well as

the RDC Students’ Association, to promote

awareness of eating disorders.

Mayor Tara Veer said EDSNA was a wel-

come addition to the community.

“The two Red Deer support groups now

established through EDSNA will thank-

fully offer the opportunity for those living

with the effects of an eating disorder to

fi nd the community supports that they so

desperately need,” she said.

EDSNA will be offering two separate

support group sessions. The session for

those suffering from eating disorders will

take place on Tuesday evenings from Oct.

12th through Nov. 17th at RDC. The ses-

sion for parents, partners and loved ones

will be held on Wednesday evenings from

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SPEAKING OUT - Moyra McAllister, president and founder of the Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA), speaks at the offi cial launch of EDSNA’s services in the Red Deer area at Red Deer College last week. EDSNA provides support groups for those suffering from eating disorders. Zachary Cormier/Red Deer Express


BY KALISHA MENDONSARed Deer Express

Two friends have come

together to create a special

project that will bring a

gift from Port Alberni, B.C.

all the way down to Holly-

wood, California.

Curtis Hargrove, also

known as the Cold Lake

Runner, has made a prom-

ise to his close friend An-

gel Magnussen to deliver a

blanket that she has made

to Ellen DeGeneres’ studio.

“Back in February, An-

gel had contacted me and

told me that she had sent a

blanket to the Ellen show.

She saw that it got deliv-

ered but she didn’t hear a

response, so I told her mom

that if Angel made another

blanket and wrote a letter I

would personally run to the

Ellen Show and deliver it by

hand,” Hargrove explained.

“That way, Angel would

know for sure it got deliv-

ered by someone.”

Hargrove and Magnus-

sen met in 2012 at the Grey

Cup Championship. They

were both a part of the Sco-

tiabank Game Changers

Club, which provided eight

people the opportunity to

win $100,000 for their char-

ity of choice.

Magnussen’s nomina-

tion, called Variety - The

Children’s Charity of B.C.,

was the recipient of the

$100,000. Magnussen was

passionately involved in the

organization, and eventual-

ly formed her own founda-

tion that gives all proceeds

to Variety – The Children’s

Charity of B.C. and the B.C.

Children’s Hospital.

The foundation she oper-

ates is Hugginz by Angel.

Hugginz by Angel’s mission

is to provide a warm blan-

ket, hug and support to sick

children, or those dealing

with tragedy. Magnussen

handmakes each blanket

and sends them off with a

hug and some love to those

needing some comfort.

Her dream of having El-

len DeGeneres recognize

this project is to be realized

with the help of Hargrove.

“I’m going to be running

from Port Alberni, B.C

down to Ellen’s studio in

Burbank, California. I’m

going to run down to Victo-

ria, catch the ferry across

to Port Alberni and then

straight down Highway

101. I’m going to be running

roughly 50 km a day for 49

days – if I can stay on track

it would be 58 marathons in

49 days,” he explained.

Hargrove, who once at-

tended Red Deer College,

and Magnussen have a

great friendship, and he

said he was happy to make

her this offer. Magnussen’s

motto is ‘Wrapping Sick

Kids in a Warm Hug’ and

the aim of this project is

to create awareness of that

mission as Hargrove trav-

els to Burbank.

Hargrove said that he

was happy to do this for her,

but understands the logis-

tics of such a lengthy trip.

Hargrove previously ran

across Canada in support

of the Stollery Children’s

Hospital Foundation.

“I’ve overcome some in-

juries and things in the last

while, and I’ve been trying

to rest up. I was in camp for

three and a half weeks. I

know what the trip entails

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United Way offi cially kicked off its 50th

anniversary fundraising campaign to a

crowd of 500 supporters at the Sheraton

Hotel last week.

The luncheon marked the start of a

four-month fundraising drive to support

the three pillars of focus for United Way

- education, income and wellness. These

pillars are used to serve various groups in

Central Alberta to develop programs, en-

courage citizens and create change in the

community.

Campaign Cabinet Co-Chair Lynne Mul-

der was happy to engage in the event, and

share her hopes for the campaign.

“United Way has given me an opportu-

nity to see our community with a different

lens,” she said of the organization.

“It allows me to see the different kinds of

people and the struggles that they’re hav-

ing. I get to see those less fortunate than

myself and how hard they are working,

and how a little bit of assistance can really

help them.”

This year’s highlights of the event in-

cluded impactful stories by those whose

lives had been changed through United

Way funded programs.

As well, a video presentation was made

to celebrate 50 years of the United Way in

the community.

In honour of the 50th anniversary, Cen-

tral Alberta United Way created a Commu-

nity Legacy Impact Grant.

A ‘Dragon’s Den’ – style series of presen-

tations were made to members of the Unit-

ed Way board, with the Central Alberta

Poverty Reduction Alliance being named

the recipients of the grant this year.

To continue with their recent model,

United Way did not announce a fundrais-

ing total, but rather looked towards an im-

pact total.

“This year, we are not announcing a fun-

draising total, but instead we are hoping

to announce an impact total. That impact

is about number of people we have helped

and will help.

“It’s about the number of children that

have benefi ted from this program and who

are able to build a solid foundation for

their lives through United Way sponsored

programs,” Mulder explained.

“It’s about moving people from poverty

to possibility, and I think that’s really an

awesome thought.

“Over the years United Way has moved

from being just a fundraising group to a ca-

pacity builder, and that’s something that’s

been very important to me,” she added.

This year, the kick-off luncheon saw the

largest attendance in many years.

As well, it was announced that the

Jumpstart Program campaign had already

brought in a signifi cantly high number of

donations – a total of $212,820.

“Our community is strong,” said Mul-

der.

“Although most of us may feel economic

pressure right now, there are people that

feel that pressure every single day of their

lives.

“Now is the time to show what Central

Alberta is made of and to make a lasting

impact on our region.”

United Way supports a variety of organi-

zations and initiatives through fundraising

and continued fi nancial support.

Last year, Central Alberta United Way

launched its 211 program, a service to

connect and refer individuals to services

that they may be in need of, but unaware

of. The online portion of the program was

launched last June, and the phone line por-

tion of the program was launched this past

March.

“I would just like to say that United Way

is an awesome organization to be part of.

I would encourage people to be a part of

it, and I say thank you to each person who

helped us make a difference last year,”

Mulder said.

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est national heroes will

once again be honoured in

Red Deer with the upcom-

ing 35th annual Terry Fox

Run.

This year’s Terry Fox

Run will be held on Sept.

20th at Heritage Ranch,

with registration begin-

ning at 10 a.m.

The run itself will begin

at 11 a.m., which is a new

start time this year.

“We accept anything

or anyone,” said Run Or-

ganizer Loretta Winia,

who became involved in

the Terry Fox Foundation

after her nephew passed

away from cancer at the

age of 18.

The annual event,

which commemorates

Terry Fox’s Marathon of

Hope, was created to raise

awareness and money

in support of cancer re-

search.

As with previous years,

Red Deer’s run will not re-

quire participants to pre-

register or raise a mini-

mum pledge, although

donations are encouraged.

Instead, said Winia, the

focus is on raising aware-

ness and participation

throughout the area.

“It’s more about the

awareness and keeping

Terry Fox’s dream alive,”

she said.

The Terry Fox Founda-

tion is the largest non-

governmental research

organization in Canada.

It is independent and has

raised more than $260 mil-

lion for cancer research to

date.

“None of the funds we

raise go to (administration

costs),” said Winia, adding

that 84 cents of every dol-

lar goes directly to cancer

research.

The run, which is non-

competitive, will start at

Heritage Ranch and go

past Bower Pond before

looping back down to the

Ranch.

This year’s track is 10

km long and will take

place on City trails.

Participants are free to

walk, bike, wheel or run

and they can do as much

or as little as they want,”

she said.

“We encourage people

to come and participate,”

Winia said.

The event is completely

volunteer-led and all of

the money raised goes di-

rectly back to the Founda-

tion and then gets distrib-

uted to research centres

around the country.

The Red Deer Terry Fox

Run will be one of over

9,000 taking place in cities

across Canada.

The event will also fea-

ture a barbecue lunch for

participants afterwards,

as well as some door

prizes. For more informa-

tion about the event, visit

www.terryfox.org.

[email protected]

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A panel of three judges

are reviewing the appeal of

a convicted drunk driver.

The Alberta Court of

Appeal heard the case of

Rodney Arens last week in

Calgary. Donna Derie-Gil-

lespie represented Arens

on the matter. There is no

indication when the panel

will return with a decision.

Arens, 37, of Red Deer,

appealed the nearly six-

year sentence he was given

in the spring of 2014 for

his role in the death of a

13-year-old Red Deer boy on

Canada Day in 2010.

Arens was sentenced to

fi ve years and six months

in prison. He was given

credit for 185 days for time

served before and during

the trial. His sentence also

included a driving prohibi-

tion for 10 years.

In 2010, police said

Anouluck ‘Jeffrey’ Chan-

minaraj, 13, was riding

in a Honda Civic with his

then 18-year-old brother

Jamie and 20-year-old sis-

ter Stephanie, who was

driving, at about 11 p.m. on

Canada Day when a Dodge

Ram pick-up truck crashed

into the passenger side of

the car. Their car was turn-

ing left through the inter-

section of Taylor Drive and

Kerry Wood Drive when it

was struck by the pick-up

truck. The siblings were on

their way to see the Canada

Day fi reworks.

During sentencing

submissions of the case,

Crown Prosecutor Wayne

Silliker sought six years

in prison for Arens with a

10-year driving prohibition.

Derie-Gillespie said a four-

year sentence and a fi ve to

10-year driving prohibition

would be appropriate.

Before handing down his

sentence Justice Kirk Sis-

son said, “Jeffrey’s loss will

never be forgotten.”

He said the sentence

would act as a deterrent

for Arens and for others

who may look at this case

and see what could happen

to them if they chose the

same actions.

“It is to promote in you

a sense of responsibility

for your actions,” Sisson

told Arens. “It appears you

went to great lengths to not

take responsibility for your

actions and that your self-

destructive behaviour con-

tinued after you caused the

death of a 13-year-old boy

on Canada Day in 2010.”

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Two local business ventures

are continuing to make a tre-

mendous difference for local resi-

dents and business owners in the

Central Alberta region.

An open house is set for Sept.

25th from 2 to 7 p.m. where visi-

tors will be able to tour our cur-

rent light industrial projects, the

Wood Group Business Centre and

Garage World – both operated

under the Blackfalds-based Drive

Capital Corporation.

The event will be held in the

upstairs unit #1, at 5220 Duncan

Ave. in the Valley Ridge Industri-

al Park, Blackfalds.

Those interested in attending

are asked to RSVP by Sept. 19th

by calling 403-506-3373 or email-

ing [email protected].

Wood Group Business CentreOnly minutes from Red Deer,

the Wood Group Business Cen-

tre has a prime location in the

new Valley Ridge Industrial Park

subdivision at the south end of

Blackfalds.

The front of the building faces

the QEII Hwy. providing superb

visibility and access for vehicles

travelling the Edmonton-Calgary

corridor. “This commercial space

is well suited for light industrial,

oilfi eld, wholesale or retail busi-

nesses,” said Jim Armitage, who

oversees sales and marketing.

“Phase 1 includes four Units and

is currently ready for occupancy.

The structure will include three

phases with a total of 13 Com-

mercial Units.

“One huge advantage here is

highway exposure to 30,000-plus

vehicles every day. The units can

be customized to suit individual

business needs. Interior develop-

ment can include a spacious shop

area and offi ces on the main fl oor

with additional offi ce space on a

mezzanine overlooking the QEII.”

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investment where you can build

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by owning or leasing our per-

sonalized storage spaces. Garage

World continues to solve ‘lack of

space’ issues for business owners

as well.

“Garage units in this secure

and private gated community

range from 822 to 3,679 sq. ft,”

said Armitage, “And the spaces

are ideal for a range of storage

uses, from parking recreational

vehicles, boats, hobby cars, heavy

trucks to storing business equip-

ment.” Garage World is located at

5217 Duncan Ave in Blackfalds.

What also makes Garage World

unique is the sturdy and fi re re-

sistant concrete construction.

The units can be fully customized

to suit the owner’s tastes and can

be used for a variety of purposes.

“To date the number one stor-

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RVs and even heavy trucks. The

space is a lot more than storage

as owners enjoy their time there

fi xing and polishing their prized

possessions. The facility really

offers them a place to go to and

hide from all the noise.”

These highly-secured facilities

and fully customizable units are

the ideal place to create an ulti-

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vidual needs. This development

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Phase 1 and 2 are complete and

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Vacant Lots for Build to Suit OptionIf the above projects don’t suit

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feature 3-7 acre parcels of land

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Yesterday yellow lights started fl ashing at the inter-section of 55 St. at Ruther-ford Drive to alert motorists to the new lights and pedes-trian crossing.

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AIR QUALITY TOP PRIORITY IN RED DEER

Red Deer’s air quality falls short of requirements ac-cording to results from the Canadian Ambient Air Qual-ity Standards (CAAQS) as announced by the Alberta Minister of Environment and Parks last week.

The City’s commitment to reducing fi ne particulate matter and improving air quality remains one of the City’s top environmental pri-orities, offi cials say.

“We have been aware of the air quality exceedances for some time and we take these results seriously,” said Nancy Hackett, environmen-tal initiatives supervisor.

“We are already working closely with the Govern-ment of Alberta – specifi cally Alberta Environment and Parks and Alberta Health on an advisory committee to ad-dress this issue.

“The advisory committee will release a report later this fall that will help to lay the groundwork for a broader action plan in addition to the targets we’ve set through our Environmental Master Plan.”

In relation to air quality, the Environmental Master Plan identifi es the need to improve air quality by lower-ing ambient concentrations of airborne pollutants includ-ing fi ne particulate matter. The City has implemented a number of programs and ini-tiatives to support improved air quality, primarily around promoting alternative forms of transportation and energy conservation.

The EMP outlines a num-ber of programs which ad-dress the need to prioritize both energy and transporta-tion alternatives.

In addition to participation and promotion of numerous conservation and green en-ergy events, the block heater timer pilot project was intro-duced in 2014 to educate and encourage public participa-tion in reducing daily energy consumption.

The City has also been driving the idle free program since 2009 with an internal idle free policy for the City fl eet, an Idle Free Schools program and has been en-couraging drivers and busi-ness leaders to follow suit.

For more information on the City’s air quality targets and program initiatives, visit www.reddeer.ca.

GREENTRIP PROVIDES $9.23 MILLION

The City of Red Deer will receive additional support for transit initiatives, thanks to funding from the Alberta government’s Green Transit Incentives Program (Green-TRIP).

Through GreenTRIP, The City will receive $9.23 mil-lion, which will be used to support new transit tech-nology, the purchase of new buses, fueling infrastructure upgrades and Action Bus purchases.

“GreenTRIP isn’t just a funding program, it’s a ticket to innovation, new ideas, and

connecting with our com-munity in a sustainable way,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

GreenTRIP provides one-time capital funding that supports new and expanded public transit throughout Al-berta.

The program helps pro-vide Albertans with a wider range of sustainable transit alternatives for local, region-al and intermunicipal travel, making public transit more accessible.

“This is great news for Red Deer,” she said.

The funding will go a long way to assist us in develop-ing public transportation infrastructure,” said Mayor Veer.

In 2011, the City of Red Deer also received Green-TRIP funding, which was used to support the pur-chase of 40 new low-fl oor transit buses.

This year, the City of Red Deer was approved for $9.23 million in grant fund-ing, which will provide cost-sharing at two thirds of the estimated eligible costs for the System-Wide Intelligent Transit Technology project, an upgrade to fueling infra-structure, the purchase of new Action Buses and regu-lar Transit buses.

“Ultimately, this funding means we can move more people to more places – and we can do it with sustainabil-ity in mind.

“This announcement is a win-win for the people of Red Deer,” said Veer.

RDC TRANSIT PASSES

Red Deer Transit and Red Deer College are partnering to make transit more acces-sible and affordable for stu-dents with the new semester pass.

“The new pass available to all Red Deer College stu-dents, including those at the Donald School of Business, includes unlimited semester access to Red Deer Transit conventional services,” said George Penny, transit man-ager.

“We want to offer a trans-portation option that not only saves students money by reducing or eliminating the costs of maintaining a ve-hicle and paying for parking, but also encourages a more environmentally friendly op-tion.”

The new semester pass is $140 and is valid from Sep-tember to December, 2015 with the opportunity to re-new for the second semester in January.

Students are able to pur-chase the semester pass with proof of enrollment at Red Deer College’s Student Association, Sorenson Sta-tion or at City Hall.

Approximately 3,000 stu-dents use transit and RDC hopes to see this number grow with the new program in place.

“The Students’ Associa-tion of Red Deer College is incredibly excited about the new semester pass for all RDC students,” said Maryann McGrath, Students’ Associa-

tion president. “The new $140/semester

pass enables all students to have access to public transit, and will encourage our stu-dents to make public transit their main method of trans-portation to both school and beyond.

“We are especially thank-ful for the work of Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer, and the willingness of the City of Red Deer to make this vision a reality.

“The establishment of a semester bus pass for all RDC students has been a pri-ority of the Students’ Associ-ation of Red Deer College for several years; we are more than grateful to see Red Deer Transit become more innovative and accessible for our students.”

For more information, vis-it www.reddeer.ca/transit.

WEAK LOCAL HIRING CLIMATE EXPECTED

Red Deer area job seekers should expect a weak hiring climate for the fourth quar-ter of 2015, according to the latest Manpower Employ-ment Outlook Survey.

“Survey data reveals that fi ve per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (October to Decem-ber), while another fi ve per cent anticipate cutbacks,”

stated Randy Upright, CEO of Manpower’s Alberta region.

Eighty-three per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffi ng levels in the upcoming quarter, while the remaining 7% are unsure about their hiring in-tentions.

“With seasonal variations removed from the data, Red Deer’s fourth quarter Net Employment Outlook of zero per cent is a decrease of seven percentage points when compared to the previ-ous quarterly Outlook,” said Upright. “It is also a 19 per-centage point decrease from the Outlook reported during the same time last year, indi-cating a sluggish hiring pace for the upcoming months,” added Upright.

As of July, unemployment remained unchanged for six consecutive months, while employment is up by 0.9% compared to this time last year, said Michelle Dunnill, Manpower area manager for Toronto, Mississauga and Markham.

“We have also noted an increase in full-time work, a positive change from recent quarters.

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After over 30 years of working for Ford Mark Nydokus, service manager of Cam Clark Ford on Gasoline Alley, has learned a thing or two about how customer service can foster relationships with customers.

In fact, in his time with Ford, Nydokus said the thing he has witnessed evolve the most within the international company is the level of service and expertise expected by customers.

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Nydokus added it’s about ensuring everyone is on the same page.

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POLICE LOOK FOR WITNESSES TO SHOOTINGRed Deer RCMP are looking for witnesses to a shooting on

the south hill that sent a Red Deer man to hospital with non-life threatening injuries in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At 12:40 a.m. on Sept. 13th, RCMP responded to a report that a man had been shot in the green space behind Check-mate Court. The victim made his way to the parking lot of the strip mall where witnesses called police and EMS. The sus-pect was seen running northbound on Gaetz Avenue down the hill toward downtown.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his thigh; he was taken to hospital for treatment and later released. RCMP con-tinues to investigate and conduct neighbourhood interviews.

Police ask anyone that was in the area of 37th St. and 50th Ave. during this time frame and heard or saw anything related to this incident, or if they have information about the identity of the suspect, to call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

POLICE LOOK FOR SUSPECTS IN ANIMAL CASEInnisfail RCMP is asking the public’s assistance for any in-

formation that may identify a vehicle description or person responsible for the death of a household pet.

On the evening of Aug. 27th between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Aug. 28th, and in the area of 47th Ave., a sus-pect/suspects dropped a bundle of chocolate in a backyard which caused the death of a household pet.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have informa-tion regarding this occurrence to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. Those wishing to remain anonymous can con-tact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at www.tipsubmit.com.

RCMP TARGET SCHOOL ZONE SPEEDERSRed Deer RCMP and Community Peace Offi cers followed

up their back to school safety reminders with a series of traf-fi c campaigns set up in school zones between Sept. 1st and 4th. The Traffi c unit set up rotating teams to cover 12 Catho-lic schools and 19 public schools before and after school and during the noon hour.

Over the course of the four days, RCMP and CPOs issued 63 tickets to drivers who were speeding in school zone; 13 tickets for seat belt infractions; four tickets were given to prohibited drivers; one 24-hour suspension was given; two tickets were given for crosswalk offenses; three tickets were given for other moving violations; 37 tickets were issues for non-moving violations and 12 warning tickets were issued.

RCMP across the province are targeting the driving behav-iours of young drivers this month along with back to school safe-ty, because traffi c statistics show collision rates for new drivers are especially high during the fi rst year of unsupervised driving.

The speed limit in Red Deer school zones is 30 km/hr and is in effect from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days. The fi ne for going 50 km/hr in a school zone is $167 and that fi ne amount increases as the speed increases. The fi ne for distracted driving is $287.

POLICE ARREST MAN WITH STOLEN FIREARMSRed Deer RCMP arrested a man in possession of numer-

ous stolen fi rearms in the parking lot at Red Deer Regional Hospital.

At 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 4th, RCMP responded to a report of a man in possession of a number of fi rearms, and located him parked outside the hospital emergency room doors; he was taken into custody without incident.

RCMP seized seven rifl es, two shotguns and large amounts of ammunition, as well as a small amount of crystal meth. Many of the recovered fi rearms had been stolen during a residential break-in on Sept. 3rd in Stettler. Police also recov-ered coins and jewellery that had been stolen from Munson, Alberta in a residential break-in on Sept. 2nd. The suspect vehicle bore a license plate that had been stolen out of Rocky Mountain House earlier that week.

Dixon Ross Bergseth, 37, of Red Deer has been charged with nine counts of possession of weapons contrary to order, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of restricted fi rearm, eight counts of possession of weapon ob-tained by crime, pointing a fi rearm, two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and possession of crystal meth.

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EVENTSRed Deer Action Group Society

is seeking volunteer board members. In order to keep our programs running, we need board members willing to com-mit two hours per month. If you think this would be a good opportunity, please contact our offi ce at 403-343-1198 or email [email protected].

You R What U Eat. Courses runs to Oct. 27th at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Fellow-ship Hall on Mackenzie Road. All courses start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Contact Sherry Silk at 403-304-8464.

Dance for the health of it – try it out. Dancing and dessert – fi rst lesson is free. Mondays and Wednesdays to Dec. 2nd (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) $120 per person at the Clearview Com-munity Centre – 93 Cornett Dr. Call 403-396-1523 or email [email protected].

The Jungle Farm, a local u-pick berry and vegetable farm, has two festivals coming up - the Sauerkraut Festival Sept. 19th and the Annual Harvest Festival Oct. 3rd.

Art in the Garden Harvest Show and Sale runs Sept. 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Park-land Garden Centre. This is a gathering of fi ne artists and musicians – check out paint-ings, jewelry, calligraphy, rock art, ceramics and more plus entertainment. See the Art in the Garden Harvest Show sale event on facebook.

Senior Citizens Downtown House has a pork roast supper is on Sept. 18th at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15.

Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society - For Health and Hous-ing invites you to our annual general meeting and barbecue on Sept. 17th, at 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fort Normandeau (5 km west of Hwy. 2 from Red Deer via 32nd St.) We can all enjoy a BBQ and a beautiful autumn evening! Please RSVP if you will be attending this meeting by phoning our offi ce at 403-347-

0181 or e-mailing offi [email protected]. Membership cards will be available for $2.

The Annual Rock’ n Roll Dance Party at Red Deer Legion Branch #35 runs Sept. 18th at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 (includes hotdog, pop-corn). Dance to Triple Nickel.

Eighth Annual Scrabble Benefi t ‘Fall, Fun and Pumpkins’ pre-sented by GrammaLink-Africa and the Golden Circle on Sept. 18th at the Golden Circle (4620 47A Ave.) Registration is at 1 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m. Best of two games. Prizes, silent auction, complimentary tea/cof-fee/snacks. Register for pledge forms by contacting Merla at

[email protected] or phone 403-342-5670. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. For further information, contact Faye at [email protected] or phone 403-343-1881.

The Terry Fox Run 2015 marks the 35th Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run and it will take place in Red Deer on Sept. 20th at Heritage Ranch. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and please note the new start time of 11 a.m. No entry fee; No minimum pledge. Walk, wheel, ride, run for cancer research. Barbeque and door prizes to follow! For more infor-mation, visit www.terryfox.org.

A multi-church seniors lun-cheon runs Sept. 23rd at Living Stones Church in the Fellowship Hall at 11:30 a.m. $10 – pay at the door. Guest singer – Lisa Ellerby Boomer.

Heritage Lanes Comedy Zone has been running for two years in Red Deer. Every Thursday in The Heritage Lanes Lounge we con-vert it into a comedy club where we feature headliners and up and coming local comics. In the past those interested in doing stand up had to drive to Edmonton or Calgary, now Red Deer has more than one open mic for budding comics to work on their material. The local comedy scene is grow-ing and we are always looking for new comics. The next show is Sept 24th at Heritage lanes hosted by Sterling Scott at 9 p.m. Come early to the Joke Writing Workshop at 7:30 p.m. for $5 and that includes a free ticket to the 9 p.m. comedy show.

The Golden Circle is hosting Kat Danser in concert on Sept. 26th. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the front desk at 4620-47 A Ave. For more information, call 403-343-6074.

Dickson Store Museum is holding a fall supper on Sept. 26th at the Spruce View Hall. The Danish meal will consist of pork loin, roasted vegetables, red cabbage and apple cake for dessert. There will be live entertainment, a silent auction, and the introduc-tion to a children’s community history book and more. Doors open at 5 p.m. and supper will commence at 6 p.m. Ticket prices - adults $20, 7-12 years - $10 and 6 and under free. For tickets or more information, call the museum at 403-728-3355.

The Scott School Hall Commu-nity’s Chain Lakes Horseback Poker Rally is Sept. 27th starting at 10 a.m. until noon. All riders must register on ar-

rival. Pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. For more informa-tion, call 403-783-6858 or email [email protected].

Annual turkey supper at Black-falds United Church will be held on Sept. 27th. Two sittings – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and advance tickets are recommended as this event normally sells out. Prices are $15 adults, $7 kids and under fi ve free. Please contact Bev at 403-885-4861 for more informa-tion or tickets. Please leave a message, calls will be returned.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) Society will be celebrating the evolution of the organization and its many successes over the past 10 years

in a fun and fi tting fl oat down the Red Deer River on Sept. 27th. This celebration gets under way at 9:30 a.m. at McKenzie Trails Boat Launch and goes until 2:15 p.m. ending at River Bend Boat Launch. Lunch will be provided. Through a partnership with Riv-erWatch, we are able to offer this opportunity to RDRWA members, family and friends for a minimal cost of $10 per person and can have up to a hundred partici-pants. If people wish to have chil-dren younger (7-12) attend, they will need to contact Jeff at the offi ce & ensure they have an ap-propriate life jacket for them. For more information or to register visit http://www.rdrwa.ca/civi-crm/event/info?reset=1&id=124 or e-mail [email protected] or call Kelly at 403-340-7379.

Cookie Walk runs Oct. 3rd from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sun-nybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Fill a box with your favourite cookies for $7.

Contact Linda at 403-347-6073.

The Medicine River Watershed Society will be receiving a Watershed Ambassador Award for their volunteer spirit and environmental commitment in our watershed. RSVP to: [email protected] or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on Oct. 2nd.

Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance on Sept. 26th at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion. Music by Wise Choice. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is always welcome. Call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. Another dance runs Oct. 24th featuring Hot Spur; Nov. 28th featuring Phil Wayne and Dec. 19th featuring Randy Hilman.

Shalom Counselling Centre has a variety of volunteer oppor-tunities open to help at our annual Fall FriendRaiser which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. We require people to help before the event, on the day of and during the event itself. Email [email protected] or 403-342-0339.

Red Deer Garden Club for mem-bers only plant exchange on Sept. 17th at 6 p.m. at Ker-rywood Nature Center. Please label, divide and pot your plants. Meeting and memberships will follow at 7PM,speaker will be Janet Schultz. Topic will be Seed Saving 101. All member-ships are $20, see Diane Kline.

The Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding their monthly meet-ing on Sept. 23rd at 7 p.m. at the L.D.S Church (3002 - 47 Ave Bower Red Deer. Deanna Bullock will be speaking on getting more from ancestry.com’s new features and fam-ily trees. 403-347-6351.

The Central Alberta Wood Work-ers Guild will hold their Sept meeting on Sept. 17th at 7 p.m. at the wood working shop at the CUC/Burman University at the north end of Lacombe. Go west at the main intersection to the end of the street and the shop is on your left. All people interested in wood working are invited to attend.

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The Miss Teenage Canada

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community who are striving

for change - this year, Red

Deer’s own Sarah Wojcik

was awarded the title.

Wojcik, 17, decided to

enter the competition to

promote her views on over-

coming mental health is-

sues and other causes close

to her heart.

“Being Miss Teenage

Canada gives me the op-

portunity to encourage

youth Canada-wide. I want

to share the idea that no

matter what kind of back-

ground you come from –

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thoughts of suicide, a one-

parent home or even things

like having low self confi -

dence – your past and your

struggles do not completely

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“I’ve been through some

struggles in my life, but I’m

not letting those defi ne me,

or determine where my fu-

ture is going. I experienced

bullying when I was young-

er, and it’s known that a lot

of mental health issues can

be caused by bullying. I just

want to use my past strug-

gles to be an advocate for

teens across Canada and

show them they don’t have

to fi ght in silence - the help

is out there.”

Wojcik said that she has

had friends compete in

Miss Teen pageants before

and that she admired their

titles for the advocacy plat-

form.

She is also an avid volun-

teer and spends time with

a number of organizations

from her school programs

to the Women’s Outreach

Centre and Cystic Fibrosis

Canada.

“There is lots of charity

work involved, and hope-

fully I’ll be able to make a

tree this year for Festival

of Trees to represent Miss

Teenage Canada. I’ve done

a lot of volunteer work, and

have been doing it since a

young age,” she said.

“I started with Salva-

tion Army and it evolved

from there. Having my old

provincial title, I was able

to work with some of my

favorite charities such as

World Vision. I volunteer

with the Women’s Out-

reach Centre, and I’m very

involved in my school. I’m

on student council and the

grad service project.

“I also volunteer a lot

with Cystic Fibrosis Can-

ada, because a friend of

mine suffers from cystic

fi brosis and it’s something

that is very close to my

heart.”

The contests do have por-

tions that judge aesthetics

and demeanor, but Wojcik

said that the pageants are

really more about what

girls are doing for their

communities. She said that

they cherish girls who are

unique and that the con-

test focuses on fundraising,

work ethic and personality

over appearances.

“There is no height or

weight restriction for the

contests. It’s not limited to

all about how you look – it’s

about your heart and who

you are in your personality.

They really cherish girls

who go above and beyond

in their communities,”

Wojcik said.

“They look for girls who

are smart, girls who are ac-

tive, girls who win awards

for public services. Any tal-

ents you have are honoured

and accepted. They want

girls who are real – they

aren’t just looking for drop-

dead gorgeous models.

They’re looking for real,

down to earth girls.”

Each year, competitors

are judged on their fund-

raising abilities for a cho-

sen charity. This year the

recipient of the funds raised

through the Miss Teen Can-

ada contestants was given

to Free the Children.

“Each girl was required

to raise a minimum of $400,

but if you raised over $1,000

it gave you extra points in

preliminary scoring. The

highest fundraiser - a girl

from Lethbridge - was auto-

matically entered into the

top 20,” explained Wojcik.

“One of the things that

I won with my title is the

opportunity to go to Ecua-

dor with Free the Children.

Because of the amount of

money we raised as a group

of pageant girls, we were

able to build eight new

schools in the community.

I’ll be going to Ecuador

to help build the schools

and I’m so excited for that.

It’s something that’s been

on my bucket list – travel

the world and do mission

work.”

Wojcik hopes that she is

able to use her title as Miss

Teenage Canada to bring

awareness to mental health

struggles in youths, as well

as to help reduce stigma

around teen pregnancies.

“The stigma is that these

girls have no future or that

they are careless or pro-

miscuous. I’d like to show

these girls and the commu-

nity that their pasts won’t

completely defi ne their fu-

ture,” she said.

Wojcik will be graduating

this year from high school

and will be moving into a

pre-medicine program at

the University of Alberta

to pursue her dream of be-

coming an OB/GYN doctor

to improve women’s health.

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Gearing up for a fall conference Sept.

21st-22nd, Red Deer-based The Leadership

Centre is marking 15 years.

“We are very excited,” said Linda Wil-

son, the organization’s executive director.

“Our theme of the conference is Coura-

geous Leaders Inspiring Action.”

The third annual Leadership conference,

to take place at Westerner Park, features

speakers Dr. Henry Cloud, clinical psy-

chologist and business consultant; Sheldon

Kennedy, former NHL player and recipient

of the Order of Canada and Eva Olsson, au-

thor, speaker and Holocaust survivor.

“We’re having an alumni reception on

the Sunday night. It gives them a chance to

meet our speakers and a time to reconnect.

It’s a bit of a celebration on our 15 years

as a non-profi t here in Central Alberta,”

said Wilson, adding that the conference

features a blend of speakers in attendance

as well as others via video.

Kennedy’s talk, set for Sept. 21st at 7 p.m.

in the Parkland Pavilion, is open to the

public. Those not attending the conference

must pay $40, and non-conference youth

attendees can hear Kennedy for free.

“He’s offering an evening session which

is open to the community,” she said. “Any-

body can purchase a ticket to come join us

for that evening event. The doors open at

6:30 p.m. and Sheldon starts speaking at 7

p.m. We feel so passionate about Sheldon’s

story that we are opening it up to 14- to

18-year-olds to come for free. We want the

youth to hear this story.

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talk, but who are unable to attend the con-

ference, can register for the evening event

at conference.theleadershipcentre.ca/eve-

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As the Leadership Centre’s web site

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fi cial champion for millions of child abuse

survivors around the world.

“He talks about when anybody experi-

ences any kind of trauma and knowing the

importance of seeking help,” said Wilson.

“The next day, he will continue on speak-

ing more from a business perspective of

once he was ready to move forward, of how

he went about setting up the Sheldon Ken-

nedy Child Advocacy Centre in Calgary.”

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There isn’t much that singer Jess Moska-

luke isn’t applying her creative energies to

these days. With everything from a record-

breaking single and a new lip gloss line to

multiple accolades and awards including

her fi rst Juno nominations for Country

Album of the Year and Breakthrough Art-

ist of the Year, she is indeed dazzling the

country world.

Not to mention she also landed honours

for ‘Female Artist of the Year, for the sec-

ond year in a row at the Canadian Country

Music Awards this past weekend.

She’ll be performing Oct. 6th at the Cen-

trium as part of Paul Brandt’s fall tour.

“I am beyond thrilled – they are both

such huge names,” said Moskaluke of both

Brandt and Dean Brody. “And they’ve done

so much for our Canadian country music

industry. I’m beyond honoured to be part

of this tour.” Interestingly, the fi rst con-

cert she ever attended was a Paul Brandt

show. “So I’m really excited to join him on

tour because he has been such a huge in-

fl uence in her musical career.”

Meanwhile, her growing fan base is

evident with a online following in the mil-

lions, and receiving her offi cial Silver Play

Button Youtube award for breaking 100,000

subscribers. As mentioned, she won her

fi rst 2014 Canadian Country Music Asso-

ciation award for Female Artist of the Year

in addition to receiving two additional

nominations – Rising Star of the Year and

Interactive Artist of the Year.

She was also crowned the 2011 CCMA

Awards New Artist Showcase winner.

Produced by Corey Crowder and mixed

by Scott Cooke, her hit single Cheap Wine

and Cigarettes quickly became the highest

charting song on the iTunes top 200 singles

chart for any Canadian artist. With this

second single off of her 10-track CD Light

Up the Night, she also achieved gold record

status becoming the fi rst Canadian female

solo country artist to surpass 40,000-plus

downloads for a song since Shania Twain.

She then released Used last September,

followed by her latest single Night We

Won’t Forget this past January.

“It was so much fun working with Corey

Crowder and John Mark Cappers – never a

dull moment,” she said, refl ecting on her re-

cording experiences with the talented duo.

“Their hard work and dedication to

make that record really put my mind at

ease, and I know they worked night and

day to make sure we were all 100 per cent

happy with this album,” she said.

As to her start with music, it’s been a

rather natural and organic progression.

Her family wasn’t overly musical per se,

but they’ve always been extremely sup-

portive, she explained. “It wasn’t some-

thing I grew up doing, except singing in

the church choir a little bit.” Then a few

opportunities to solo surfaced, along with

some voice lesson opportunities. “The next

thing that happened was just putting some

stuff up on YouTube and again, it just pro-

gressed from there.

“I really fell in love with it all as it was

happening.”

As to country music in particular,

there’s much about it she loves includ-

ing the supportive community that seems

to be integral to the genre. “The thing I

love most about the genre are the fans in

particular – they are so loyal and they are

such a welcoming community.” Also, with

country melding with sensibilities from

other genres from pop to rock to hip-hop

these days, the opportunities to stretch

one’s creative muscles are plentiful. There

really hasn’t been a better time to be in the

country music industry, she pointed out.

“I have more freedom musically than I feel

like I have ever had in my life, and that’s

really fun to experiment with to be able to

fi nd my own sound.”

Her debut single Good Lovin’ hit number

17 on the Canadian country BDS charts

and was featured on the Country Hits 2014

compilation CD.

Last April, Good Lovin’ also won Song of

the Year at the 2014 Saskatchewan Coun-

try Music Awards in addition to her also

receiving both a 2014 SCMA Fan Choice

Entertainer of the Year nod and her sec-

ond consecutive SCMA Female Vocalist of

the Year title.

On a more personal note, she recalls a

saying of John Wayne - “Courage is being

scared to death but saddling up anyway.”

She can still hear her father sharing this,

encouraging her as she contemplated what

the future might hold.

Sadly, he passed away in 2006 after a

lengthy battle with multiple sclerosis, but

his memory lives on in her music.

“My dad is my hero for teaching me how

to be brave, and that being brave is not the

absence of fear, but rather in the presence

of fear possessing the ability to overcome

emotions and persevere,” she said.

These days, when she is not on the road

touring, she primarily splits her time be-

tween her home base in Saskatchewan and

writing in Nashville. And she’s busy gear-

ing up for the release of her new EP Kiss

Me Quiet on Sept. 25th. The six-song EP

also includes two acoustic tracks. Moska-

luke likes to release EPs on a consistent ba-

sis as it keep fans receiving new material.

“I feel like EPs allow an artist to release

music more frequently – you can constant-

ly keep the music fresh.

“It’s really a fun, upbeat, country-pop al-

bum. It’s something I’m really proud of in

terms of the collection of songs.”

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COUNTRY STRONG – Singer Jess Moskaluke is excited to be joining Paul Brandt and Dean Brody on their current tour which makes a Red Deer stop Oct. 6th at the Centrium. Nathan Elson photo

Jess Moskaluke on tour with Dean Brody and Paul Brandt



Thanks to the Coors One Horse Town

event, Canadian country music stars The

Road Hammers will be in Lacombe to rock

on Sept. 18th.

They will join country star Tim Hicks on

the stage for the event, and the two groups

are promising to bring a special song made

just for the event which will be held in La-

combe’s historic downtown.

“Of course, we’ll do all the singles people

are familiar with and all of that but we’re

also going to do a couple of new things that

we’ve been working on. Also, I think we’re

going to team up with Tim to write a song

that’s special to the event. I’m really excited

about that,” said frontman Jason McCoy.

“We’re working on that and a new re-

cord, which is due out early in the spring.

It’s funny that this band started to sort of

launch my solo career and it was just sup-

posed to be a fun, one-off record but it’s

turned into a big thing. There’s never end-

ing inspiration working with Chris (Byrne)

and Clay (Bellamy). It’s just a lot of fun.”

McCoy founded the band in 2004 as a way

to move along his solo career. He said that

he, Byrne and Bellamy expected to only

make a single record but that the project

turned into something much more. To

date, The Road Hammers have released

four albums, the most recent being Wheels

in 2014.

The band has won Canadian Country

Music Association awards as well as Juno

Awards, and is nominated this year again.

The group is up for the Group of the Year

Award through the Canadian Country Mu-

sic Association, and they were nominated

for Country Album of the Year Award for

Wheels with the Juno Awards.

McCoy spent time in his early childhood

living in rural Alberta, and he said he’s ex-

cited to return.

“It’s really neat because I’m from On-

tario, so everyone was vying for Shelburne

but I did spend some time growing up in

Alberta, down south of Camrose. I’ve got

two homes – I’m pretty lucky that Alberta

is a second home for me,” McCoy said.

“I love the area. My favourite part of the

prairies is right around Lacombe, Camrose

and those areas. I love the pastureland out

there and love the way it all looks. That

area has some of my fi rst memories – I love

the prairies.”

Hicks and The Road Hammers share a

management label and both groups have

a close relationship with Country Music

Television (CMT). Thanks to the partner-

ships of Coors, CMT and their record label,

the One Horse Town event is sure to rock

the region.

“CMT kind of kicked it off and partnered

with the folks at Coors. It’s something that

each of us has always wanted to do – a con-

test to give away an impromptu concert in

a small town. Coors has a reach that is able

to pull that off,” McCoy explained.

“I just want to say thanks to everybody

who voted, and to Coors and CMT, and es-

pecially Lacombe for having us.”

The song being co-written by The Road

Hammers and Hicks is being created espe-

cially for the event. In the past, the musi-

cians have spent time together and McCoy

said the experience should be a very posi-

tive one.

“Doing a song with Tim Hicks is going

to be fun. We don’t really know much, but

when you go in to record it’s just fun. You

don’t know where it’s going to go, but we

always enjoy hanging out with him so it’ll

be a cool thing to do,” McCoy said.

The group is currently working on new

material for an album they will share at

the One Horse Town event. The new album

is expected to be released in early spring

of 2016.

“Times change and recording technology

is always changing and it’s interesting. I

really enjoy the process of making the re-

cords. I’d say where we evolved is our song

writing. We have a lot of fun with it now, and

we’ve had some success so we don’t take it

too seriously. We write and enjoy making

records. It’s song-driven and a lot of fun.

I’m not even sure how else we’ve evolved

but I’m glad we have,” McCoy laughed.

Tickets for the One Horse Town event

were limited and are currently sold out,

but fans can follow The Road Hammers on

social media and other online avenues.

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We are often told we

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a good choice for lean pro-

tein. People in Iceland eat

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a year. The average North

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lbs. annually, including

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But there are still many

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Two research groups, the

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Medicine (IOM) analyzed

the pros and cons of fi sh

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evidence that eicosapen-

taenoic (EPA) and docosa-

hexaenoic (DHA), two ome-

ga-3 fatty acids in fi sh, were

important for good vision,

the immune response, nor-

mal skin physiology and

for fetal and infant develop-

ment. And aboriginals who

have a high dietary intake

of fi sh have less heart dis-

ease.

Another study reported

in Archives of Ophthalmol-

ogy showed women who

ate fi sh three times a week

had a 42% lower risk of age-

related macular degenera-

tion, the leading cause of

blindness in older people.

A study at the University

of Pittsburgh should also

prompt more people to visit

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of the brains of those eat-

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but not fried, had greater

volumes of gray matter in

the brain’s frontal and tem-

poral lobes. This matter is

responsible for memory

and learning. These are the

areas severely affected in

Alzheimer’s disease.

So although there is

some contamination from

eating fi sh, the benefi t far

outweighs the small risk. A

healthy diet should include

two three-ounce servings

of fi sh a week.

For instance, a three-

ounce serving of farmed

salmon contains over 2,000

milligrams (mg) of omega-3

fats. But the same amount

of shrimp eaten more than

any other type of seafood

by North Americans has

only 250 mg., catfi sh 150mg.

and lobster 71 mg.

Arctic char provide more

Vitamin D than any other

fi sh, with scallops a close

second. Oysters are the

highest in Vitamin B12 and

iron. You can’t beat tuna

for its high potassium con-

tent and for calcium no fi sh

can match crawfi sh.

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SPORTSBY KALISHA MENDONSARed Deer Express

Members of the Alberta Slopestyle

Ski Team gathered recently at one of

Canada’s few water ramp facilities, lo-

cated at Three Mile Bend, to continue

their training.

The team was operational for a num-

ber of years, before taking a two-year

hiatus.

Now a new set of coaches, train-

ers and athletes have revived the team

with intensity and desire to further the

sport. The team has been travelling to

various facilities since June, includ-

ing Red Deer’s water ramp, to enhance

their skills and performance.

“These are the kids that excel from

the local clubs to a provincial level,

moving into a kind of development pro-

gram that prepares them for a national

stream. For example, these would feed

into X-Games, the Olympics, etc.,” said

head coach Chris Ebbern.

“It’s been a super positive experience

with these guys. I’ve been coaching for

17 years, and I used to compete myself.

I’ve been lucky enough to do it all over

the world. I used to run the Fernie Free-

style Ski program, so it’s a good step up

for me to move into an elite program

with dedicated athletes that want to go

to the big show, the Olympics being the

big allure these days.”

The Alberta Slopestyle Team consists

of athletes Colin Bridger, Brayden Trit-

ter, Dustin Cressey, Sam McKeown and

Spencer Saltys, with Ebbern as head

coach. All members are excited to be a

part of the team.

“It’s kind of a new experience for

our coaches and all of our trainers this

year. It’s pretty exciting. There was

a team in the past but it didn’t really

work out. People have been refi ning it

for two years, so we’re all pretty excited

to see how it goes. It’s really making a

good step forward right now, so it’s re-

ally exciting,” said Cressey.

Cressey is currently dealing with an

injury, but is looking forward to train-

ing with his team again soon.

“I’m just trying to look at all the posi-

tives of getting some time off my skis.

As much as I love it, sometimes you just

need a little break to get your head in

the right spot, so that when you come

back you can compete at your highest

level and to your best ability,” he said.

Saltys said that he was excited to be

a part of the team because it provides a

new level of training and skill develop-

ment that he hadn’t had before.

“The training is just so much more

than it was with the lower level teams.

This is preparing you for the national

level of competition - it’s more in-depth

and you have more training that works

you harder,” he said.

“We haven’t done much yet but I think

it’ll be a good year for me and the boys.

We’ll defi nitely see some progression

with all of our teams and our coaches.

I like our coaches and the team is defi -

nitely a sweet team, that’s for sure,” he

added.

McKeown explained that slopestyle

skiing runs combine rail techniques

with jumps and tricks. He said that he

fi nds slopestyle to be a more diffi cult

genre of skiing technique because of its

incorporation of multiple styles.

“This year I’m really hoping to get to

bigger competitions, and place a little

bit better in those competitions. I want

to raise my AFP ranking (Association

of Freeskiing Professionals) and keep

working my way up so that I can do

the biggest competitions that I can,” he

said.

The Sochi, Russia Olympics were the

fi rst Games that included the slopestyle

category. The athletes of the team said

they believe the sport will only contin-

ue to grow in popularity.

“Even though the sport has pro-

gressed so much in the past few years,

it’s really something to keep an eye out

for because it’s so new. It’s only going

to progress further and further,” said

Cressey.

“We’re kind of the second genera-

tion of riders in this sport, because the

coaches that we have now are the guys

that really started progressing it. They

were the ones messing around and see-

ing what was possible.”

Members of the team will travel next

to Calgary to begin preparing for fall

and winter training.

Cressey said, “We, as the Alberta

Team, are always trying to do stuff that

hasn’t been done before. Even if it’s

minor, you could be the fi rst person in

the world to do a trick and that’s pretty

awesome to be part of.”

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DETERMINED– Sam McKeown, 16, of the Alberta Slopestyle Ski Team, focused to pull off big air at the Three Mile Bend water ramp facility in Red Deer. Ski groups, such as McKeown’s, use the facility to train over the summer months. Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express

New Alberta Slopestyle Ski Team excited to be operational



Peter Won made his de-

but on the Canada Wheel-

chair Basketball team this

year, and was pleased with

his experience at the 2015

Toronto Parapan American

Games.

His team placed second

overall in the event, and

will now be heading to Rio

de Janeiro next year to

compete in the Olympics.

Won was born in Seoul,

South Korea but has spent

time residing in Black-

falds. Currently he is look-

ing forward to the move to

Toronto to prepare for the

journey to Brazil.

“It was my fi rst year on

the national team and to

play with them in front of

those crowds is amazing.

We’ve done what we need-

ed to do for our placing, so

we’re going to Rio de Janei-

ro next year,” Won said.

“Playing in front of such

big crowds was different.

There were probably 4,000

people in the gym and it’s

just great.”

Team Canada lost to

Team Brazil in the semi-

fi nals, but Won said that he

and his teammates played a

great game.

He was proud of his

team, and is looking for-

ward to the next stint of

his journey to becoming an

Olympic champion.

“The semi-fi nal game

against Brazil was interest-

ing. We had to be in the top

two to go to Rio next year,

and all of us played amaz-

ingly in that game. We beat

Brazil by quite a few points

and it was pretty cool,”

Won recalled, saying it was

an impactful game.

“My ultimate goal is to

win gold in the Paralym-

pics, so being on this team

is another stepping stone.

I trained with the team be-

fore I was technically on it,

so I kind of made steps to-

wards actually being a part

of it,” he said.

“You have to be at a cer-

tain skill level to train with

the national team.

“I went to university in

the U.S., because there are

college leagues for wheel-

chair basketball. I played

there for a little bit, and our

team actually had a Cana-

dian coach so that kind of

helped me connect with the

national team.”

Prior to the PanAm

Games, Won travelled with

his team to Germany to

train against the national

team there.

He said that experience

was exciting and it helped

the guys prepare mentally

and physically for their To-

ronto PanAm Games expe-

rience.

Although this was his

fi rst year with the team,

Won has trained with

them prior and is looking

forward to continuing to

develop the team over the

next year.

“Most of us are going to

Toronto to train together

basically every day until

we leave for Rio. It’s a lot of

grind work but we’re going

to do what we need to. I’m

going back to Toronto at

the end of the month, and

I’ll be living there until the

Rio Paralympics,” he ex-

plained.

“I’ve got to work on not

eating too much pizza!” he

laughed.

“But seriously, I’ve got to

work on my technique and

the rest of my skills. We do

have a sports psychologist

to help us with the mental

side of training and she

talks to us about prepara-

tion, routines and things

like that.”

In 2014, Won received

his invite to try out for the

team.

This year alone his skills

have improved, granting

him and his teammates

second place overall at the

Parapan American Games,

second place at the Ameri-

cas Challenge in Toronto

and fourth place at the

Lakeshore Cup in Burm-

ingham, U.S.A.

Won said he looks for-

ward to continuing to

develop his skills and to

improve as an athlete. Ul-

timately, he wants to be a

Paralymic medallist and is

training to reach that level.

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