St. Albert Leader - Jan. 26, 2012

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INFORMATION EVENINGS,OPEN HOUSES and SCHOOL TOURSElmer S. Gish School75 Akins Drive 780-459-7766Kindergarten Information Evening/Open House/Cogito and Global Programs: Jan. 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m.School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

Keenooshayo School40 Woodlands Road 780-459-3114Open House: Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m.; School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

Leo Nickerson Elementary School/École Elémentaire Leo Nickerson10 Sycamore Avenue 780-459-4426English, French Immersion and Logos Christian programs available.Kindergarten Information Evening/Open House: Feb. 8, 6:30–8:00 p.m.; School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

École Muriel Martin School110 Deer Ridge Drive 780-458-0205English and French Immersion programs available.Kindergarten Information Evening: Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m.Kindergarten Orientation/School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

Robert Rundle School50A Grosvenor Boulevard 780-459-4475Parent Information Evening: Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

Ronald Harvey School15 Langley Avenue 780-459-5541Kindergarten Parent Information Evening: Feb. 1, 7:00 p.m.School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

Sir Alexander Mackenzie School61 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue 780-459-4467Kindergarten Information Session: Feb. 1, 6:00–7:00 p.m. (Library)School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

Wild Rose School58 Grenfell Avenue 780-460-3737Kindergarten Information Evening/Open House: Feb. 1, 6:30–7:30 p.m.School Tours: Call school for an appointment.

Please note: As Alberta Education funds only the regular program, families must pay extra for the full-day every-day option.

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FUN WITH NUMBERS

1.4B eurosThat’s the worth of shredded

decommissioned bank notes Irish artist Frank Buckley has used to line the floors and walls of the first floor of an empty office building he has lived in since Dec. 1.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney are two of the more familiar names up for the Best Actor Academy Award. Nominees were announced early Tuesday morning. For more Oscar coverage, see page 12.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

JAN. 26, 1961Wayne Gretzky is born in Brantford, Ont. Gretzky would lead the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cups and is the NHL’s all-time points leader.

Sturgeon Hospital wows ministers

GLENN COOKSt. Albert Leader

RCMP are turning to the public to help them solve the mystery of what could be a major detail in the case of missing St. Albert couple Lyle and Marie McCann.

Police want to talk to the person who modified the tow bar of an A-frame towing assembly that was attached to the 1999 Gulf Stream Voyager RV and used to tow their green 2006 Hyundai Tucson SUV.

The RV was found burned out near a campground in Edson, Alta., two days after the McCanns were last seen fuelling it up at the Superstore Gas Bar on St. Albert Trail on July 3, 2010. The SUV was found about two weeks later 30 kilometres east of Edson.

Before purchasing the Tucson in 2006, the

McCanns had a tow bar assembly mounted to the front of their white 1988 Dodge Ram 50 pickup truck. After buying the SUV, police believe the assembly was taken off the truck, modified by an unknown welder or hitch company in the Edmonton area, then re-attached to the Tucson. It is the welder or hitch company who performed the modification that RCMP want to talk to.

Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Albert RCMP at 780-458-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The RCMP say they continue to make progress in the McCann case, with a minimum of six officers working on it at any given time. They’ve received more than 2,000 tips, completed 845 tasks and filed 2,460 documents associated with the case.

Cops want to talk to welder in McCann case

Photo courtesy RCMPRCMP are hoping to talk to whoever modified this tow bar on Lyle and Marie McCann’s Hyundai Tucson SUV.


Health care and St. Albert were in the spotlight as four members of Premier Alison Redford’s cabinet toured the Sturgeon Community Hospital on Monday afternoon.

Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths, Transportation Minister Ray Danyluk, Environment and Water Minister Diana McQueen and Human Services Minister Dave Hancock kicked off the four-day tour — which will take cabinet ministers to ridings across the province — with the hospital visit, which they said was very impressive.

“When we come to see these hospitals, it’s not only health care; it is education,” Danyluk said. “It’s prevention. It’s ways of doing things differently that give opportunities to communities. When we look at hospitals such as this, it’s the importance of it, in the surrounding communities of large centres.”

“Coming here was proof positive that the University of Alberta, the Grey Nuns — all of our health care centres fit together,” Griffiths

added.Three of the four ministers on the

tour represent rural ridings outside Edmonton, and they appreciated a field trip that stretched outside their portfolios and home ridings.

“The cabinet tour gets you off that track so you can see what the context of the broader community is,” Hancock said. “When we sit around the cabinet table, we can’t focus on our own portfolios; we have to make a broader definitive point.”

Site director Wendy Tanaka Collins said having the ministers come out was a great chance to showcase how important a cog the Sturgeon is in the grand scheme of Capital Region health care.

“I think, a lot of times, because we are a community hospital in St. Albert, people assume that we’re a small facility that doesn’t do a lot of surgery or a lot of deliveries,” she said. “One of the major things about the Sturgeon is that we’re very key in many of the services

offered throughout the rest of the Edmonton zone.”

The hospital tour included stops in the newly refurbished emergency room; in the diagnostic imaging department to check out the new CT scanner; in the critical and intensive care units; and in the central sterile supply, where surgical and other instruments are sterilized.

The ministers also heard about the five operating room theatres and 23 labour and delivery beds in the hospital, as well as the Sturgeon’s specialization in upper limb orthopedic surgery.

Critics have derided the cabinet tour as a taxpayer-funded Tory campaign tour ahead of a planned spring election. While the ministers in St. Albert denied it had anything to do with party politics, they conceded that it was a campaign of sorts to make sure Albertans know their government is listening.

“The government has to get around and let people know, ‘Hey, we’re listening too,’” Griffiths said. “If we went around secretly, people would say, ‘How come they never tour around and see what everyone is doing?’”

Photo: GLENN COOK, St. Albert LeaderSturgeon Community Hospital site director Wendy Tanaka Collins (left) shows ministers Diana McQueen and Dave Hancock around during Monday’s tour.

NEXT COUNCIL MEETINGMonday, January 30 | 3 p.m.Council Chambers, St. Albert Place5 St. Anne Street

Agenda Highlights• Council Remuneration ReviewCommittee Final Report

• Upkeep of Third Party Infrastructure• Culture Master Plan• Recreation Master Plan• Terms of Reference for St. Albert TrailImprovement Plan Committee

• Council Motion -Ray Gibbon Drive Walkway

• Council Motion - Business License BylawYou can address Council on these or anyother issues. Public appointments are heardat the beginning and end of each Councilmeeting. Call 780-459-1500 to register.

Council meetings are televised on SHAWTV Channel 10 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.,webcast live and archived: www.stalbert.ca

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AVOID WINTER WOESw: stalbert.ca/public-worksp: 780-459-1557

How do I ensure safe sidewalks anddriveways during the deep freeze?

Mix small rock chips with sand to improvetraction. Ice melt is not effective in temp-eratures below minus 17 degree celsius.

Where can I get free sand?

The City provides free sand at the RecycleDepot on 7 Chevigny Street and in theparking lots at the following five rinks:Alpine, Willoughby, Gatewood, Flagstoneand Larose.

For more information visit:www.stalbert.ca/faqsnowice or callPublic Works at 780-459-1557.

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February is Heart MonthSign-up for the Health Care Provider CPRcourse that teaches paramedics, nurses,physicians and other health-care providerswhat they need to know about circulatoryemergencies, dealing with choking in in-fants and adults, use of AEDs and more.

Teacher’s Away, Kids Must PlayHave a splashing good time while teachersare in convention February 9 and 10, witha variety of day camps including CanoeDay Camp and Junior Lifeguard Day Camp.Register now so you don’t miss out onthe fun.

COMMUNITY CAPITALPROGRAM GRANT

Registered not-for-profit organizations cannow get “seed” money to help with newconstruction, expansion, renovation, orreplacement project for an existing facility.The Community Capital Program Granthelps organizations that promote broadand inclusive recreational, cultural or socialservices within the city of St. Albert.

The 2012 application deadline isMarch 6 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Anna Royerat 780-459-1504 or [email protected],or visit www.stalbert.ca/grant-information

FARE INCREASEw: stalbert.ca/transitp: 780-418-6060

Transit fares are increasing effectiveFebruary 1, 2012. All February passes soldin January will be sold at the new price. Fora list of new fares, visit www.ridestat.ca.

TicketsYellow – Commuter $ 57.75 for 15Pink - Local $ 33.00 for 15PassesMonthly Commuter Pass $105.00Monthly Local Pass $65.00Senior Pass (65+) $55.00Student Pass $92.00Cash FareLocal $2.75Commuter Adult $5.50Commuter Youth/Senior $4.50

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A Public Hearing has been scheduled forBylaw 4/2012, being Amendment 85 toLand Use Bylaw 9/2005. Bylaw 4/2012is a Bylaw to redistrict Plan 782 1843,Lot A, known municipally as 100 OrchardCourt, from Urban Reserve (UR) to LowDensity Residential (R1), as shown on theattached map, for the purpose of residentialdevelopment.

A copy of the notice has been provided tothe assessed property owner and propertyowners within a 100m radius of the landdescribed above.

Details of the proposal may be obtained byphoning the Planning Department at780-459-1642. A copy of the proposedBylaw may be examined between the hoursof 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at theLegislative Services Department (3rd Floor)in St. Albert Place, St. Albert.

Speaking to City CouncilIf you wish to speak to City Council, pleasephone Legislative Services (780-459-1500)before noon on Monday, February 6, 2012.

You may also be heard by City Council byresponding when the Chair of the Hearingscalls upon any person present to speak infavour of or in opposition to the proposedbylaws.

Written SubmissionsIf you prefer to write to City Council, sendyour written comments to the LegislativeOfficer, City of St. Albert, 5 St. Anne Street,St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3Z9, or [email protected] before noon,Wednesday, February 1, 2012. All writtensubmissions received before the deadlinewill be available for public viewing at thePublic Hearing and at the LegislativeServices Office.

Freedom of Information and Protectionof Privacy ActIf you submit comments on these bylaws,either orally or in writing, the informationyou provide may be recorded in the minutesof the Public Hearings, or otherwise madepublic, subject to the provisions of theFreedom of Information and Protectionof Privacy Act.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATES OF PUBLIC NOTICE:January 19 and 26, 2012 – St. Albert LeaderJanuary 21 and 28, 2012 – St. Albert Gazette

BYLAW 4/2012Monday, February 6, 2012 – 5 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ST. ALBERT PLACE

ARE YOU PASSIONATEABOUT CREATINGA CARING COMMUNITY?Great! Apply to be one of two citizenrepresentatives on the City’s SocialMaster Plan Steering Committee.

As a Steering Committee Member youwill help make the decisions that shapethe Social Master Plan that will be pre-sented to Council. This plan will framethe City’s response to social issues inthe community, set direction for socialplanning policies and will allow for theintegration of social goals with othermunicipal plans.

Deadline for application is February 3,2012. For more information and to findout how to apply visit www.stalbert.ca

The city is seeking four communitymembers to work on a multi-departmentEvents Hosting Strategy TechnicalCommittee. The Committee will developtools to support community events, assistand participate in events hosting forums,and consider creating a new signatureevent for St. Albert.

The submission deadline is February 10,2012. For information: www.stalbert.caor contact Roy Bedford at 780-459-1595or [email protected].

HELP CREATE A MOREVIBRANT CITY


On January 31st, Elect

Jeff WedmanAs the Progressive Conservative Candidate for St Albert

An experienced Public Servant with real worldleadership experience, Jeff believes in:

• Continued excellence in education and affordable post-secondary schooling.• Diversification of our energy exports and a renewed emphasis on environmentalstewardship.

• Fiscal responsibility.• Innovation in our public health care system and improved support to seniors.• Elected officials that give straight forward honest answers and are willing tostand by their convictions.

I want to do my part to ensure that all our families are given thebest chance to be healthy, happy and prosperous.

For more information, please go to www.jeffwedman.com



Hard work, local values and giving St. Albert a strong voice at the provincial table were the common threads on Thursday, Jan. 19, as the three candidates for the Progressive Conservative nomination in the riding squared off in a public forum at the St. Albert Inn and Suites.

About 100 people braved the cold to hear Jacquie Hansen, Stephen Khan and Jeff Wedman state their case for the PC nomination and answer questions on topics ranging from public transit to the Keystone XL pipeline.

“For better or for worse, what you see is what you get [with me],” Wedman said. “I’m a proud father who puts the well-being of his family first and foremost. I’m a dedicated public servant who cares deeply for his community, his province and his country. I’m an experienced leader who is not afraid to go against the flow and stand by his convictions.”

Hansen touted her experience

both as a trustee for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools and president of the Alberta School Boards Association, and said education is one of her top priorities.

“These are very exciting times for the Progressive Conservative association. Your vote on Jan. 31 is so very important, as it will determine who we will send out the St. Albert voters to be their MLA for

the next four years,” she said. “It has been a wonderful experience to be part of this.”

Meanwhile, Khan was impressed by the turnout — “Don’t you people know it’s –25 C and there’s a hockey game on?” he joked at the start of his opening remarks — and said it’s the values he has seen in St. Albert while growing up here that he wants to take to the Legislative Assembly.

“I grew up in a time when St. Albert was a smaller town ... a time when hard work, honesty, integrity and neighbourly compassion were commonplace attributes that almost all St. Albertans shared,” Khan said. “I still believe in these attributes, these values, and I believe that, even though St. Albert has undeniably changed over the years, these values survive. ... Everything I do in the community as your representative will be guided by these values, St. Albert’s values.”

Although the three candidates are all under the PC umbrella, some small differences in their platforms began to show when the floor opened up to questions from the audience.

One difference cropped up when asked if some Albertans should be financially responsible for health care costs based on their lifestyle choices, like smoking or not wearing seatbelts.

Wedman and Khan said that, while healthy lifestyles are something that should be encouraged, such a scheme wouldn’t be feasible.

“We can’t sit a person down and say, ‘Your body mass index is at this point, so your fees are going to be this much,’” Wedman said.

“I don’t think that, as responsible Albertans and responsible St.

Albertans, that we want to turn our back or make it difficult for the vulnerable in our society to have access to health care,” Khan added.

But Hansen said it’s something that perhaps should be looked at.

“The revenue has to come from somewhere to alleviate a taxed system,” she said.

The nomination vote will take place Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St. Albert Inn and Suites. Party memberships will be on sale at that time as well.

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Photo: GLENN COOK, St. Albert Leader(L-R) Jeff Wedman, Jacquie Hansen and Stephen Khan answer questions during the PC forum Thursday, Jan. 19, at the St. Albert Inn and Suites.

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Trio of candidates fail to submit PC nomination papersGLENN COOKSt. Albert Leader

The ballot for the Progressive Conservative nomination race in the St. Albert riding got a lot less crowded leading up to the deadline.

Officials with the PC Association of St. Albert confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 19, that only three of the six people who had declared over the past several weeks that they would run for the nomination had actually filed their nomination papers by the deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 5 p.m.

Those nominees include Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools trustee Jacquie Hansen, local entrepreneur Stephen Khan and former Canadian Forces helicopter pilot Jeff Wedman.

That means that the other three declared candidates — Kent La Rose, Sleight Anstruther and Mark Cassidy — will not have their names on the ballot.

Anstruther, a vice-principal at Georges H. Primeau Junior High in Morinville, said he had his papers and deposit in order and was fully intending to file, but missed the deadline by only a matter of minutes.

“I would have been there two minutes after [5 p.m.] at the most,” he said.

It’s a decision he called “disappointing” and discouraging to those might run in the future.

“If you’re looking at trying to get people involved in the process, in the whole political aspect of things, it’s pretty disappointing that that is what determined what happened,” he said. “If you’re a day late or an hour late, fair enough. But that absolutely was not the case. That’s too bad, because there are a lot of people had done a lot of work. But it falls on me that I didn’t get it in two

minutes earlier.”La Rose, a project manager and

volunteer with St. Albert’s 150th anniversary celebrations, said that he withdrew his candidacy for “personal reasons.”

“I appreciate the people that got behind me and supported me in the nomination process, but circumstances have just changed,” he said.

But La Rose still plans to keep a close eye on the race — including the public forum that was held on Thursday, Jan. 19 — and cast a vote on the day of the nomination.

“I don’t know any of [the candidates] personally, so I have no idea who I’ll vote for on Jan. 31, so I’m hoping their speeches [at the forum] will give us a little insight, and maybe I can chat with them,” he said.

Meanwhile, Cassidy — a local real estate agent — said that, despite strong initial support, he felt that winning the race was “not attainable” given that he entered the race rather late.

“Taking into account the late nature of my commitment, my opinion is that a win is not attainable within a timeline to the Jan. 31, 2012, vote date,” he said in a prepared statement. “I have been asked to endorse another candidate but reserve my opinion on the other candidates until after ref lecting on the speeches [at Thursday’s forum].

“I want to thank all the people to who expressed support. I may be politically returning soon and much earlier into the candidate timeline.”

Incumbent St. Albert PC MLA Ken Allred has announced that he does not intend to run again in the next provincial election, which will happen sometime this spring.

Sleight AnstrutherMissed deadline


St. Albert as a community celebrated its 150th anniversary

in 2011. Amazing changes have taken place in that period that have all contributed to our current community. The founders of St. Albert moved here for fertile ground, trade opportunities and access to resources. What are the reasons people will continue to locate in St. Albert to live, work, enjoy their leisure time and grow their families in 50 years?

“Our community has a thriving business environment” is the vision statement of the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce. It was developed to give clear direction for decisions we need to make and the actions we need to take to support and attract business to our community. A clear and compelling vision

will help every organization or community, for that matter, understand what they should and should not be doing as they move towards that vision.

A thriving business environment is much more that just a few successful businesses. It is an environment that welcomes new business, encourages growth, provides employment, gives people a reason to visit, and contributes to the overall growth and sustainability of the community. When business is strong, it contributes to culture, minor sports, not-for-profit organizations and other

areas that weave a community together.

Our vision is one that will always raise the popular travel question: “Are we there yet?” It is rarely a straight line to any destination and you have to check often to be sure you are making progress.

Is everything possible being done to create the proper environment to ensure that we have a thriving business community 50 years from now? The simple answer is likely no. There are many challenges in creating a thriving business environment that need to be recognized and constructively resolved. We need to make good decisions now if we want to maximize our opportunities in the anticipated growth cycles of our province. Every action that is taken today has a compounding affect over time

and will either take us towards our vision or away from it.

The Chamber of Commerce has a vision; however, it is only one voice of many with an interest in the future of St. Albert. There are many others with ideas regarding our community’s future. A collective community vision will enable everyone to see how their actions can create a synergy with others.

Collaboration, passion and creativity are three of the values of the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce.

Collaborating with creative people who are passionate about the future of our community can create a vision that will harness and focus our collective energy.

What will St. Albert be like in 50 years? Now is a good time to get together and decide.

What will St. Albert be like in 50 years?

Votes matter, even for PCsIf there’s one thing that those of us who

usually write in these editorial spaces love to harp on — especially when there

is an election of any sort looming — is the importance of casting a ballot.

It’s your democratic duty, one might scribble down, along with a variation of the “If you don’t vote, don’t complain” argument.

Well, there is an election coming up, and although this one is a little different than most, the act of voting is no less important.

On Tuesday, the three candidates vying for the Progressive Conservative nomination in the provincial riding of St. Albert will finally find out who will succeed Ken Allred in that role and carry the party’s torch into this spring’s provincial election.

And whoever does so may do it by the slimmest of margins. One needs only look east to the riding of Sherwood Park for proof, where former Strathcona County mayor Linda Olesen won the PC nod by a mere three votes.

A result like that only drives home the point that, no matter who you’re supporting, the act of getting out to the polls is indeed important, lest your vote be that difference between winning and losing.

And, let’s face it — as much as we would like to see a close race in the spring, there is the sinking feeling about that we really won’t get one. True, the St. Albert riding has flip-flopped back and forth between the PCs and the Alberta Liberals over the past few years, but the Grits don’t have their act together here, with no nomination vote in sight and the only declared candidate bolting for Edmonton-Calder.

There are two well-respected community members lined up against the Tories in Tim Osborne (Alberta Party) and James Burrows (Wildrose Party). But the Alberta Party hasn’t built up enough steam to mount a serious challenge, while the Wildrose’s momentum has run dry. And the NDP has parachuted in yet another candidate who may or may not show up for public forums or even give interviews.

The most important provincial vote in the St. Albert riding this year may be happening on Tuesday and not this spring. And, PC party member or not, it’s up to voters to make sure their voices are heard.

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Timberlea may get new nameGLENN COOKSt. Albert Leader

St. Albert’s newest residential subdivision may not have a single lot developed yet, but it may be getting a new name.

At their regular meeting Monday afternoon, St. Albert city council considered several amendments to the area structure plan for the Timberlea subdivision, slated for the city’s west end, during a public hearing.

But, while councillors were solidly behind the rationale for the amendments, they were unable to give all three readings to the associated bylaws because of a last-minute request from the subdivision developer to change its name to Riverside.

“They’ve done some market research and looked at how they want to proceed in terms of developing that whole area,” said Carol Bergum, a senior planner with the City of St. Albert, “and they felt a name change was a big part of that.”

“The focus was on the river as a very serious amenity for

that area,” added Guy Boston, general manager of planning and engineering.

This would be the first variation to the City’s established naming structure, wherein a subdivision and all the streets in that subdivision all begin with a different letter of the alphabet. The letter R is currently used in Riel Business Park.

Coun. Cathy Heron wondered aloud if the name change would require a new public hearing, but Mayor Nolan Crouse said that, if members of the public had concerns, he was sure they’d hear about it through other avenues.

“It’s not substantive enough to have to change and reopen and have another public hearing. It’s deemed to be cosmetic in many ways. ... We can get that input without opening a public hearing,” Crouse said, noting that the name change wouldn’t cost the City a penny.

The land for Riverside is owned by Reid Worldwide Developments; no one from the company spoke during Monday’s public hearing. It was previously owned, however, by Genstar, and the ASP was first

approved in 2005.Many of the amendments to the

ASP were proposed by City staff, bringing it in line with changes that have been made to City plans and policy since it was first passed. These changes include:

• new flood line designations and registration of lands below the flood line as environmental reserve;

• designation and registration of the Grey Nuns White Spruce Park;

• designation of the right-of-way for Ray Gibbon Drive;

• addition of land due to the 2007 annexation from Sturgeon County;

• updates due to the St. Albert Heritage Site Functional Plan, passed in 2010; and

• new guidelines for the protection of natural areas in the subdivision.

Other amendments proposed by the developer include changes to land uses and servicing concepts in several areas, as well as the relocation of stormwater management facilities.

The amendment bylaws, updated to reflect the new name, are expected to be back before council for third reading on Monday.

Photo: glenn cook, St. Albert leaderStudents from Robert Rundle Elementary School showed off their best moves Friday as they capped off a week of learning from Trickster Theatre, a troupe based out of Calgary.

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No Opening Night jitters for local troupeGLENN COOKSt. Albert Leader

When it comes to “dinner theatre,” Mark McGarrigle has learned which of those two words is most important.

“I actually get more calls about the dinner than I do about the theatre — especially from vegetarians,” he said.

Despite any food issues, though, McGarrigle and the rest of the St. Albert Theatre Troupe are ready to forge ahead with their production of Norm Foster’s Opening Night, with nine performances over three weekends in February at the Kinsmen Banquet Centre in Riel Business Park.

Opening Night is a bit of a play within a play, as it chronicles the fateful trip of Jack (Steve Palmer) and Ruth Tisdale (Shirley Williams) to their local theatre to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

“We had to wrap our heads around it, because we’ve got two scenes: one inside the theatre and one inside the VIP lounge, so we have to make that look pretty snazzy and come up with a way to present that properly,” McGarrigle said. “It was, at first, a difficult thing, but I think we’ve figured it out.”

Other cast members include McGarrigle as the dinner theatre director; Melanie Pattison as his girlfriend; Kelly Aisenstat as over-the-hill actor Michael Craig, who, rather than being in the production, is a guest in the VIP lounge; Kate Elliott and Ali

Yusuf as actors in the play; and Trevor Lawless as a VIP lounge waiter.

“I’m the director no matter what in all the scenes,” McGarrigle explained, “but for some of the other characters, they’re the actor who’s not on stage yet in the play, then they have to put on this accent and bad acting while they’re on stage in the play within the play.”

This isn’t the first time the St. Albert Theatre Troupe has tackled one of Foster’s works, nor will it be the last. They’ve already lined up dates for their next production, Foster’s Bedtime Stories, for April.

“His comedies are very suited to dinner theatre. They’re also well suited to amateur theatre because they’re so well-written,” McGarrigle said of the prolific playwright he called the “Canadian Neil Simon.” “It cuts down on depending on direction from a director; it’s self-explanatory.”

That may help a little as well, as the original director, Danielle Pearce, opted to move back to her native England as the show was being put together. That left the reins in the hands of Josh Schilds, who McGarrigle said is doing a fine job.

“He had one of the smallest roles, but he was probably one of the most knowledgeable [people], so we got him to step out of his role and into a directors’ chair,” he said. “He’s fantastic at it; it’s his first time directing but he’s been in a gazillion plays. It’s that old saying: ‘If you want to be a

good actor, act.”Other than that, though,

McGarrigle and the rest of the group have faced plenty of other adversities trying to get this play off the ground.

The first was the venue, as the Arden Theatre can be too expensive for small groups and the Kinsmen Banquet Centre doesn’t have a permanent stage.

“They have no stage, and we have no money,” McGarrigle said with a laugh.

But several community businesses stepped up to lend a hand with money or other donations, and McGarrigle said that is very encouraging.

“Everyone we talk to, they all want to support it; they want to see a theatre scene in St. Albert,” he said.

Another challenge has been finding rehearsal space; even though they secured a weekly spot in a local school, they’ve needed much more time than that, and even turned to Williams, the troupe’s president and a local real estate agent.

“We’re using her advertising and her copier. We’ve used her office as a rehearsal space,” McGarrigle chuckled.

The St. Albert Theatre Troupe was formed last year after a few members broke away from the

St. Albert Theatre Arts Guild Entertainers (STAGE).

“We just wanted to do our own thing. STAGE just wasn’t moving along the way we wanted,” said McGarrigle, a St. Albert Theatre Troupe board member. “We were more interested in putting on theatre than forming a board and making policy.”

The St. Albert Theatre Troupe’s production of Opening Night runs Feb. 9 to 11, 16 to 18 and 23 to 25, with doors at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 each and are available by calling 780-668-9522 or emailing [email protected]

Photo: GLENN COOK, St. Albert LeaderRichard Hyde-French (Mark McGarrigle) chats with waiter/actor Tom Delaney (Trevor Lawless) during the St. Albert Theatre Troupe’s rehearsals for Opening Night at Ronald Harvey Elementary School on Monday evening.

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Browsing the library? There’s an app for thatGLENN COOKSt. Albert Leader

Looking for a good book to read in St. Albert? Now there’s an app for that.

Earlier this month, the St. Albert Public Library rolled out its own free catalogue app for both iPhones and Android smartphones, allowing patrons to search through the library’s collection and place holds on books from just about anywhere.

Public services manager Heather Dolman said that there wasn’t a whole lot of vocal demand for an app before it was launched, but seeing the numbers since then has made it worthwhile.

“We’ve watched the stats even when we first put this out, and there are a lot more people accessing our site remotely through their mobile devices,” Dolman said.

“I think another couple of weeks down the road, near the end of January, we’ll be able to compare [the mobile numbers] to December or November and get a better reading of it,” she added.

The apps were in development for some time, and were launched in

early January.“It’s something that we’ve wanted

for quite a while,” Dolman said. “The company we get our catalogue from — the Bibliocommons catalogue, which a lot of libraries all over the world are using now — they were working on the apps for us, to

create them specifically for our site. Then in the past couple of months or so, they came up very quickly; one was done, then the next one was ready to go.”

There aren’t many differences between the iPhone and Android versions, although Dolman lamented that Android users —

like herself — don’t

share the ability to scan a book’s ISBN barcode and find out if it is available at the library.

But that’s something she hopes will be added in the future, along with other features they determine they need as feedback rolls in.

“Quite frankly, right now, it’s doing a lot of the things people want it to do,” she said.

Other features include listings of books currently loaned out, when they are due back and any fees due, as well as “shelves” to keep tally of books users have read or want to read.

“It just makes the whole process of searching our catalogue and checking your records from home, on a mobile device, way easier and simpler,” Dolman said. “If you were going to go to our website before to do that on a phone, you’d be pinching and expanding boxes, trying to click on the right place. This just makes it that much easier to deal with.”

Dolman also pointed out that the library has other apps available for things like language learning databases and other research databases.

The St. Albert Public Library app can be downloaded free of charge by searching “SAPL” on iTunes or “St. Albert Public Library” on the Android Market.


BRUCE KIRKLANDSun Media News Services

The Oscars went artsy again, snubbing box-office smashes such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in most major categories.

Instead, Martin Scorsese’s Hugo scored an impressive 11 Academy Award nominations Tuesday to lead the race, while Michel Hazanavicius’s The Artist nips at its heels with 10.

The Artist, a silent film, might trail a talkie but it is still considered the favourite. If it does win, it would be the first silent film to take best picture since Wings triumphed in 1929.

The Artist, a France-Belgium co-production, is also the first French-made film to vie for best picture since Roman Polanski’s The Pianist nine years ago. Oddly, The Artist is set in Hollywood in the 1920s and was filmed in Los Angeles. By contrast, the American-made Hugo is set in Paris in the 1930s and was filmed in Paris and London.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters threw in other crazy twists. With no explanation, only nine films compete for best picture, instead of the 10 from the past two years. So the much-ballyhooed Bridesmaids failed to make the cut, along with The Ides of March and the American remake of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

That means, along with Hugo and The Artist, the best-picture nominees are: The Descendants, Moneyball, The Tree of Life, Midnight in Paris, The Help, War Horse and longshot Extremely

Loud and Incredibly Close.Box office obviously means nothing.

The combined worldwide tally for those nine comes to $747 million (according to Box Office Mojo). But the Potter picture, which earned only three Oscar noms in craft categories, generated a staggering $1.328 billion by itself.

Canadians fared well. Christopher Plummer, still in his prime at 82, got his second-ever nomination as best-supporting actor for Beginners. Montreal filmmaker Philippe Falardeau got his first, with Monsieur Lazhar pushing its way into the best foreign-language film category.

Falardeau, speaking to QMI Agency’s Liz Braun, uniquely described his reaction:

“I know you’re going to ask me how I feel. Every time I watch a hockey player trying to describe his feelings after he wins the Stanley Cup, he looks stupid. Because it is indescribable and unbelievable. So there you are: indescribable and unbelievable ... When they started announcing the

films for best foreign language, I was kind of listening and not listening. I

was not watching the screen. I just heard ‘Canada’ and I screamed and jumped into my producers’ arms, just like a baby! But I did not cry. Write that down. I did not cry.”

Monsieur Lazhar is another success for Quebec cinema (Incendies made the grade a year ago). Meanwhile, the Polish nominee In Darkness is

actually a co-production of Poland, Canada and Germany and was written by Toronto’s David F. Shamoon. In the animated short category, Canadian filmmaker Patrick Doyon was nominated for Dimanche/Sunday. But London-born Canadian Ryan Gosling failed to make it as best actor for Drive, a critics’ darling.

In acting categories, Meryl Streep made more history with her record 17th nomination, this time as best actress for The Iron Lady. Bizarrely, however, Streep has not won an Oscar for 29 years.

Oscar continued its peculiar habit of

nominating actors for films which got little traction in other categories.

Examples include Glenn Close and Janet McTeer, both nominated for Albert Nobbs; plus Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh, both nominated for My Week with Marilyn; plus Melissa McCarthy, nominated for Bridesmaids, which otherwise is up just for best original screenplay. Mexican Demian Bichir scored a shocker with his best actor nomination for A Better Life, the film’s only citation. Nick Nolte (Warrior) and Plummer (Beginners) are also going solo. Max von Sydow earned a supporting-actor nomination for in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. The film’s only other nom was for best picture. Not that the filmmakers will complain.

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Solo Green still has the ‘fire’DARRYL STERDANSun Media News Services

Hecklers beware: Anyone who gives Dallas Green grief might get a little hell in return.

The outspoken City and Colour leader says he has plenty of comebacks for rude fans who want him to reunite with his former band Alexisonfire or play their songs on his latest tour.

“People were yelling that stuff at the (American) shows I was doing, and I know Canadians will be just the same,” says the singer-guitarist. “But I’m 100 per cent not nervous about that. I’m ready.”

“I can also appreciate where people are coming from,” he added. “People really appreciated Alexisonfire and were sad to see it end. But ... it is my life. And at the end of the day, I have to do what most people do — what they feel is in their best interest.”

For Green, 31, that meant walking away from his beloved post-hardcore quintet to focus on the self-referencing City and Colour. Since debuting in 2005 with the album Sometimes, it has grown from an acoustic-guitar solo project into a full-time band with three albums under their belt. The latest, last year’s eclectic Little Hell, just went platinum and should be a prime contender at this year’s Junos, where the band are already booked to

perform.But first, the hard-working crew will

knock out two dozen shows in 18 cities from Vancouver to St. John’s in a little over a month. While waiting to have a prescription filled, the always-candid Toronto musician chatted about starting over, being a one-job man and whether Alexisonfire is fully extinguished.

Q: It’s been more than a year since you left Alexisonfire, but this will be your first full tour since then. Does it feel like a new beginning?

A: I guess. I’m in a very interesting position in my life. I just finished this American tour, and in a lot of ways it was my first tour in America. There were a lot of cities I’d never been to before. But it was also my third record, you know? So it’s this weird dichotomy between, ‘Yeah, I’m kind of new’ and ‘No, I’m not.’ In Canada, I’ve played a lot of these cities since the news came out, but this will be my first tour as a one-job man.

Q: You said the workload and schedule of being in both bands was killing you. How has life changed since becoming a one-job man?

A: I’m still as busy as ever. But having the ability to solely think about one project is very freeing. In the past, when I was on tour with Alexisonfire, all I would think about was how I had to go out on tour with City and Colour or write songs for City and Colour. And vice versa. Now, when I’m touring with City and

Colour, I’m thinking about new City and Colour songs. It’s just a lot easier.

Q: Why did you choose City and Colour over Alexisonfire?

A: With Alexis, I felt like I had run my course. Not with the band, but in that style of music. I found it becoming harder and harder to come up with new song ideas that were interesting to me or were appealing to me in that style of music ... I think, with our last record, we really took what that sound could be and stretched it to the farthest level before it would become a perverted mess of what Alexisonfire used to be. City and Colour is just where my heart was. When I picked up the guitar, the songs were just different. They were City and Colour songs.

Q: Now that you only have to write for one band, might we see a new album sooner rather than later?

A: I would think so. I’ve got about eight or nine new songs — maybe four or five that are complete that I really like, and other bits and parts that are working their way into songs. But right now my interests lie in going to all the places I’ve never been with City and Colour. So I’m going to continue to do that, probably at least until the end of this year. Then I’ll start thinking about a record. And by the end of this year, I should have a lot more songs written as well.

Photo: ERROL McGIHON, Sun Media News ServicesCity and Colour frontman and former Alexisonfire member Dallas Green says the former band is “just where my heart was.”

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HEALTHFilm helps tackle dementia stigmaMARILYN LINTONSun Media News Services

Whatever you think of the controversial new film The Iron Lady, it’s bound to raise awareness of a disease that threatens us all. In the film, actress Meryl Streep plays Britain’s former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who struggles with dementia.

Critics of the film say that it was wrong to show Thatcher at her worst. But educator Mary Schulz can see the film’s value.

“If we are able, from books or movies, to help the public understand that people with dementia are people like you and me, who can live meaningful lives and contribute, then we would be very pleased.”

Schulz, education director of the Alzheimer Society of Canada, says the fact that the chronic, progressive brain disorder will affect 1.1 million Canadians in the next 25 years is partly what led to the Alzheimer Society launching Let’s Face it! (alzheimerletsfaceit.ca). The new campaign helps Canadians learn about dementia’s warning signs and offers a download of a doctor’s visit preparation checklist.

The movie and campaign raise the question of whether dementia is the same

as Alzheimer’s. I asked Dr. Bill Dalziel, a physician who has treated countless people with dementia, for clarification.

“Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia,” says the founder and chief of the Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario at Ottawa Hospital. “Dementia is a large umbrella term that boils down to when someone is cognitively changed compared to themselves a year ago and when those changes have caused functional impairment compared to a year ago.”

Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, but dementia is also caused by small or large strokes, he says.

Today, baby boomers’ parents are being hit with a double whammy of Alzheimer’s and strokes, adds Dalziel. “The most common cause of dementia over the age of 80 is a combination of both Alzheimer’s and little strokes. So we are now into an epidemic of dementia.” Other causes of dementia include Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body disease, caused by abnormal deposits of protein.

In the public’s eye, awareness of dementia is where stroke was 20 years ago: A recent survey by the Alzheimer Society of Canada showed that close to 50 per cent of Canadians lived a year or more with their symptoms

before seeing a family doctor. The most common reason for the delay was the belief that symptoms were part of “old age” and would eventually go away.

But symptoms of dementia are not part of growing old.

“No one, except for a very few, has a perfect memory,” says Dalziel. “We all forget stuff, but they are sort of trivial non-important things.” Signs of deteriorating dementia include a progressive loss of memory and other mental abilities such as word-finding difficulty, forgetting names and appointments, trouble performing familiar tasks, and personality changes.

The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s may be viewed like the difference between chest pain and a heart attack, explains Dalziel. Just as a heart attack is a cause of chest pain, so is Alzheimer’s one cause of dementia.

Early diagnosis and treatment can slow dementia and keep people out of nursing homes. Dalziel suggests a screening program for people of high risk (say, those with diabetes or hypertension) may be of benefit.

“We are currently diagnosing only 50 per cent of people with dementia, and of those we are treating only half.”

Photo: Sun Media News ServicesMeryl Streep plays Margaret Thatcher as she suffers from dementia in The Iron Lady.

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No clear winner for noggins on toboggansKELLY ROCHESun Media News Services

Between hockey, ski, and bicycle helmets, there’s no clear winner when it comes to protecting your head while tobogganing, according to a new study from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute released Friday.

The study, co-authored by CHEO neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Vassilyadi, was published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, comparing three types of helmets commonly used by children ages seven and under while sledding.

“First of all, it’s important for children to wear helmets while they’re engaging in winter sports and this is something that was identified,” said Vassilyadi.

“The other thing that was identified was that there’s not one particularly good helmet. There are helmets out there which are satisfactory.”

Last year, 21 kids visited the emergency department at CHEO for sledding-related injuries.

About four of them were serious, ranging from a skull fracture to hemorrhage in the brain, said Vassilyadi.

“The worst type of sleds are the round ones or the tubes because they rotate and, as

they rotate, they build up a lot of speed,” he said.

In Canada, roughly 2,000 kids are injured each year while sledding, said Harry Zarins, executive director of the Brain Injury Association of Canada.

To go down a hill without protective headgear is “like playing Russian roulette, really,” said Zarins.

Yet there isn’t a certified winter recreational helmet in Canada.

The study found the hockey helmet is the most protective during lower-velocity impacts of two to six metres per second.

The bicycle helmet fared best during high-velocity impact of eight metres per second.

Despite its warm lining, the ski helmet had limited effectiveness — something Vassilyadi calls surprising.

“I think the hockey helmet is the one I would recommend because it also has the option of a cage or a facial shield, and most of the kids we do see in emergency have facial injuries as a result of an impact to a tree, to a pole, to a fence,” said Vassilyadi, noting they often wind up with cut lips and broken noses and teeth.

Financially speaking, “a hockey helmet is probably the least expensive,” said Zarins, adding parents should also wear helmets.

“That is the perfect way to set an example.”

Photo: TOM BRAID, Sun Media News ServicesA new study out of Ontario says there’s no clear choice of which helmet to wear when sledding.

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Refrigerator fronts become computer screens, displaying the latest family photos, a grocery list or the recipe for tonight’s dinner.

Interiors send a message to pick up milk on the way home.

Ovens tell you what pan, temperature and time to cook the roast, and signal when it’s done to your specifications.

Stovetops sense the size, shape and location of a pot and send heat directly to it.

Is this the near future, as Corning illustrates in a company video, or a Jetsons cartoon?

“I’m sure it’s the way of the future,” said Masoud Negad, buyer for Tepperman’s.

“The question is, how quickly it will be here and how quickly it will be affordable. Some elements are here now, such as the soft-touch screen. When the iPhone 5 comes out in May, it will have

halographic images and a virtual keyboard. Apple will have an impact on other industries.”

Some industries were quicker to integrate the new technology into their own products.

“It’s only been in the last four to five years that manufacturers have started looking at the technology and saying ‘We could use this,’” said Karl Gutcher, general manager of Arva Appliances. “The iPhone definitely changed things.”

Today, people want a kitchen that is practical and beautiful.

“The kitchen plays a central role as a gathering place,” Negad said. “It has to be bold, vibrant and energetic. Smart appliances are the latest buzz — appliances that do a lot more. For example, a refrigerator that does more than cool. Smart diagnosis is available. You can hold a smartphone to the product and it will connect to a tech who can diagnose a problem.”

Other changes focus on making appliances run more efficiently to save money, energy and time. “They are 20 to 30 per cent more

efficient to maintain,” Gutcher said.

“Energy efficiency is very big,” agreed Negad. “There are two reasons. One is the cost savings are substantial and the second is people are more environmentally conscious. With smart meters, it helps to change the habits of users. You pay based on the time of use. You can run a dishwasher late at night so a delay start feature becomes important.”

Noise level also becomes critical, whether for running late at night, or while gathered in the kitchen doing other activities.

The busy lifestyle of many also drives trends.

“Functionality is a key component,” Negad said. A high-speed burner or turbo-boost burner and convection ovens speed cooking time and provide even and precise temperatures.

Quick chill or freeze features in a refrigerator help maintain groceries longer.

“In laundry, it’s more about convenience,” Negad said. “Consumers want high efficiency and large capacity with the time

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Running fewer, but larger loads that complete both functions at about the same time is better use of energy and time.

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Unleash your creativity with non-VOC paintsMAG RUFFMANSun Media News Services

For those of us who spent our formative years in classrooms, nothing screams freedom-from-authority like your own personal chalkboard.

Chalkboards, once the tightly controlled domain of pedagogues, are glorious surfaces to decorate with an utter lack of math symbols, choosing instead pithy statements such as, “I will stick to my 2012 resolutions like pink on bubblegum.”

There’s no phrase so unimportant or trite that it can’t achieve heady significance by being inscribed on a chalkboard.

“If you can’t see the funny side of a problem, you’re not ready to think about it yet.”

Or: “There’s a reason we live eight or nine decades. We have to keep learning the same lessons over and over. By 90, maybe you have it.”

To foster pith in others, I built many chalkboards prior to Christmas — chalkboard easels, chalkboard tables, schoolroom-size chalkboards — in reds, pinks and dazzling blues. And I distributed them to friends with the largesse of a chef drenching beignets with icing.TIP: The secret to creating chalkboard

paint is simply adding a little unsanded grout powder to any flat paint and applying it with a foam roller to masonite, drywall, plywood or even metal (for a magnetic chalkboard) to get a toothy surface that loves to be slathered in chalk, yet still erases easily. (The formula is

one tablespoon of unsanded grout to one cup of matte paint.)

As it happens, in my pre-Christmas chalkboard-building frenzy I made a dramatic, unrelated discovery; it’s now possible to paint indoors without having to open all the windows to air out the house for a few hours.

New Zero-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints are so un-smelly, even my chemical-sensitive husband doesn’t need to sleep in the car after I paint.

This is important information because it means that the redecorating season is no longer confined to spring/summer. If you’re sick of the hue on the dining room walls, you can release your inner colour diva (or divum if you’re a guy) even in January.

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Pull out your tool belts and pull up a chair. Things are about to heat up on HGTV.

With the launch of Canada’s Handyman Challenge, an all-star judging panel of Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes, Holmes Inspection), Bryan Baeumler (Disaster DIY, House of Bryan) and Scott McGillivray (Income Property) is teaming up to discover Canada’s best handyman, sizing up the competition from Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax in a show format that could be called the Idol for Do-It-Yourselfers.

“It has that element of do-it-yourself and handyman, but there’s also a level of drama,” says host Jillian Harris, best known for her role on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette series, but also a designer with more than 10 years’ experience who has appeared on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. “... While the judges are sorting out their decisions and contemplating, I’m there roughing up the contestants and having fun with them.”

Like most reality TV competitions, the new show offers everyday Canadians an opportunity to work with, and be judged by, the best in the industry. Contestants must complete a variety of skills challenges designed to test their ability to work under a deadline, such as installing a toilet, shingling a roof or building something using only the items they find in a junk pile.

The top 12 competitors — representing four from each city — then battle it out on everything from wiring and installing light fixtures to building a functional staircase.

“What surprised me the most was how

talented they were,” says Harris. “You’re watching someone install a toilet and it’s someone like you and I who’s never done it before.”

During the premiere episode, (which aired Tuesday, Jan. 10), Harris and the judges travelled to Vancouver, where contestants were asked to build a perfectly functioning garden gate and apply crown moulding in a space where the walls have uneven angles. First, they need to get through the audition process by creating something cool and useful from a single sheet of plywood.

It was hard not to be impressed by the level of creativity as they file before the judges one by one. Who would have thought that plywood could be transformed into a golf bag, not to mention a folding keyboard stand, picnic table, toy lawn mower or chair?

Holmes said he was “amazed” by the talent he saw during the auditions. “We didn’t expect the selection process to be so hard...,” he said. “Canada is full of creative and talented handymen and women — it made our job as judges very difficult.”

“Some of the challenges are pretty hard and the guys take it pretty seriously,” notes Harris. “It’s hard to see a big burly man getting teary-eyed ... but when they get eliminated, it’s tough.”

While there’s no official crown or cash prize, contestants vie for the “serious bragging rights” that come with being named the winner of Canada’s Handyman Challenge. And in the end, only one person will be left standing.

For full episodes after they air, exclusive on-set interviews with Canada’s Handyman Challenge all-stars and interior design tips from host Jillian Harris, visit www.hgtv.ca.

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Photo: PERRY MAH, Sun Media News ServicesMike Holmes — seen here during a visit to Edmonton in August 2011 — is one of the judges on HGTV’s new series, Canada’s Handyman Challenge.



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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – With her perfect hair and designer wardrobe, Kate Middleton doesn’t look the type to roast marshmallows around the campfire.

But the glamorous Duchess of Cambridge could soon be doing exactly that, joining her local Scouts group in North Wales as their newest volunteer.

While many were surprised by the January announcement of Middleton’s choice of volunteer work — she will also be lending her time to Action on Addiction, the National Portrait Gallery, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and The Art Room — the former Brownie will be in great company with the Scouts, joining one of the most popular youth organizations in the world.

Here in Canada, 24,500 volunteers regularly contribute their time, offering a taste of independence, hiking and camping opportunities, as well as skills in leadership, survival and

healthy living.While teaching skills to

youngsters is a huge draw, Newfoundland’s Beaver Scout leader Megan Drodge discovered volunteers learn plenty themselves.

“When I started volunteering three years ago, I wanted to develop my leadership skills and make new friends,” says Drodge, 21.

“Now, my fire skills have improved immensely, but the biggest thing I’ve learned is self-awareness. I was hesitant about camping, but volunteering’s given me so much confidence. I could go into the wilderness on a snowy day and be fine.”

There are typically five age groups under the Scouts Canada umbrella, beginning as young as five years old for Beaver Scouts, eight to 10 years for Cub Scouts, all the way up to Rover Scouts, which range from age 18 to 26. The Cub Scout program is built around games, crafts, music, storytelling, play acting,

spiritual fellowship and the outdoors, while the Scout program emphasizes having fun and encouraging youth to feel good about themselves, their friends, family and the environment. Youth can begin volunteering and developing their leadership skills as young as age 14.

Toronto volunteer Beth Bow, who runs a lunchtime scouting group at Oakdale Park Middle School, enjoys the philosophy of youths teaching youths.

There’s a rigorous training and support program for Scouts volunteers, she says, but the aim is to teach one or two, who will then educate their peers.

She says it’s done wonders for many students who have behaviour problems.

“They can’t sit still in a classroom but can sit in a forest and they love it,” says Bow. “It’s amazing.

“I have parents phone me in tears telling me what a difference it has made to their children, in

their behaviour, and in that they as parents can have a weekend to themselves because their children are away with me doing something they really enjoy,” she said.

Bow says scouting can even help children who have deeper-rooted issues.

“Some of the kids had huge anger management problems. One started with us in January and the others could be quite afraid of him. He came on a trip with us and we did some sumo wrestling wearing inner tubes to bounce off each other. When he pulled the tubing off, his pants came down with it and the others went quiet and didn’t know what he’d do, but he just laughed. That’s the difference scouting had made.”

As for the future Queen of England, it’s up for debate as to whether Middleton will cook her own supper and sleep in a tent.

But Bow thinks she’s got what it takes.

“Judging by the pictures, she

seems like an outdoorsy type of girl. If she can do dragon boating and canoeing, then she’s in the right place.”

For more information on volunteering with the Scouts, visit scouts.ca/ca/volunteer.

‘Be prepared’ for fun: Scouts Canada

Photo: Sun Media News ServicesThe Duchess of Cambridge recently announced she would volunteer with a Scout group in North Wales.


Keeping your resolutions on track this yearCAROLYN McTIGHESun Media News Services

We have passed mid-January, when research has shown that most weight-loss resolutions have either been modified or completely abandoned. Failing at keeping up with your New Year’s resolution to get in shape is something many people are guilty of. And although 52 per cent of us feel optimistic about the resolutions we set each year, in truth only 12 per cent actually manage to keep them. So how do you stay motivated to lose weight when there are so many delicious reasons to fall off the wagon?

According to Women’s Health editor-in-chief Michele Promaulayko, keeping fitness resolution apathy at bay is all about setting realistic goals and understanding that losing weight is more about making a long-term healthy lifestyle change rather than adopting a quick two-minute fix.

“Set smaller, incremental goals rather than super-lofty ones since you’re more likely to burn out (and

give up) when you expect too much too soon,” says Promaulayko. “You can’t force your body to become stronger or slimmer any faster than it physiologically can, but once you start seeing those positive changes, the motivation to keep going really kicks in.”

Promaulayko also noted a few other key ideas to help stay on track that include forming support groups and setting up a reasonable

fitness plan that can be easily followed and visualized throughout the year.

“Experts tell Women’s Health that it’s critical to express not only what you want to accomplish, but how you plan to achieve it,” Promaulayko says. “For example, if you vow to lose a pound a week, outline how you’ll pull that off — say, by packing your own healthy lunches and swearing off alcohol on

weeknights.”Understanding that some

diets are just not going to work is another tip for keeping yourself on the fitness straight and narrow. Embracing a sort of anti-diet attitude is what physician Dr. Larry Deutsch and biologist Dr. Jeff Schweitzer, co-authors of the new book, Calorie Wars: Fat, Fact and Fiction, believe will enable some people to stay loyal to their

resolution despite weakened willpower.

According to the doctors, any diet promising results that seem too good to be true are usually exactly that. Serial dieting, especially after the new year, is typically the result of people losing hope after being told they would lose large amounts of weight and then don’t see immediate results.

The answer to solving this motivation zapper is to find a healthy, easy-to-sustain eating regime that will not only reduce caloric intake but will also not test your ability to stick with it over the long haul.

“It’s better to walk daily five minutes around your living room, and do so every single day, than work out at the gym for one hour every day, and quit after three weeks,” says Dr. Schweitzer. “The same is true for dieting; consistency over time is more important than attempting an aggressive plan that is not sustainable. Change your relationship with food using just three simple rules: eat less, eat well and exercise.”

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The new CEO of troubled technology giant Research In Motion shared his plans and positive outlook Monday, but the company’s shares continued their slide.

Thorsten Heins, who has been with RIM for four years, took over the reins from co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis.

In a Monday morning conference call with analysts and reporters, Heins said the company will focus more on marketing in the U.S. and keeping in touch with consumer trends.

He also praised the departing CEOs and said he has no intention to split RIM into separate enterprises.

“This is an amazing company with a passionate and loyal global customer base. I believe that RIM truly has tremendous potential and we are absolutely committed to deliver on this opportunity,” Heins said.

Heins said, like all companies that grow globally, RIM hit a few bumps on the road here and there.

“It is key that we learn from those mistakes. There is no question we are stronger today because of what we went through,” he said.

His message didn’t reverse RIM’s fortunes on the stock market. Shares closed the day at $15.67, down nine per cent.

Heins has served as RIM’s senior vice-president for handheld business

units and hardware engineering, chief operating officer for product engineering and hardware, and chief operating officer for products and sales.

Heins said he will be hiring a new chief marketing officer and he wants that person in place as soon as possible.

The BlackBerry maker’s business is growing in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, but the company has struggled of late in the U.S.

“We need to be more marketing driven; we need to be more consumer-oriented because this is where a lot of

our growth is coming from. That is essential in the U.S.”

Heins said his second priority is product execution.

The company’s brand has suffered after missing deadlines for the release of new products. In the past, RIM has continued to innovate while bringing a new product to market. Heins said that won’t happen under his leadership.

“We need to innovate, don’t get me wrong, but we will do this now with much more emphasis on prototyping and concepting...When we say a product is defined and a product is

a product, execution has to be really precise,” Heins said.

Balsillie and Lazaridis stepping down was a long time coming, said Carmi Levy, a London, Ont.-based tech analyst.

“It was obvious that RIM needed to make a change at the very top. Activist investors had been calling for Mr. Lazaridis’s and Mr. Balsillie’s heads for the better part of the last year. They have finally gotten what they wanted and they should be very pleased,” Levy said.

Levy called the move a shuffle rather than a shakeup.

“The fly in this ointment is the company didn’t go far enough in truly setting the stage for future change. They went with an insider for the new CEO position.”

And that could hurt RIM share prices in the short-term, he said.

“I think when it sinks in that the company didn’t do everything that it could to drive change...investors are probably going to push share value down a little bit,” Levy said.

The company’s plan for 2012 is already laid out, so all eyes will be on whether RIM’s new CEO can introduce new products or accelerate the release of products, Levy said.

“Mr. Heins deserves a certain amount of time to prove his own worth in his new roll and put his own stamp on the company, and these things take time,” Levy said.

RIM has 9,000 employees in Waterloo, Ont., and 17,500 globally.

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“If you receive an invoice or request for payment to update your personal or business information, check that a full name, local address and telephone number of the publisher are provided

from customer service,” said Const. Nadine Swist in a press release.

“Check with the Better Business Bureau before you pay anything.” Investigators say the invoice is usually sent by fax — the first sign of a scam — and asks businesses to renew their advertising with the directory or otherwise be removed.

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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – South Korea lifted its nine-year import ban on Canadian beef on Friday, Canada’s agriculture and trade ministers said, removing one of the obstacles to a free-trade deal.

South Korea is the last major beef-importing country to agree to resume imports of Canadian beef since a 2003 case of mad-cow disease in Canada. It will now accept beef from cattle under 30 months of age.

“Improved trade with South Korea is a priority for the Canadian agriculture industry and the South Korean government’s co-operation in restoring access to Canadian beef will further strengthen trade relations between our two countries,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said at a news conference on an Alberta farm.

Free trade talks between Canada and South Korea have been on hold, raising worries by the Canadian meat industry that they will lose ground to the United States, which has a free trade agreement in place.

“Up to now, we had a very significant trade irritant with our beef access. We’re now at a point where we could resolve that and I think that bodes well as we explore new opportunities to deepen our trade relationship with South Korea,” said Trade Minister Ed Fast.

Canada is the world’s third-biggest beef shipper and in 2002, prior to the ban, South Korea was its fourth-biggest beef market. The new access could be worth $30 million Cdn annually for the

beef industry by 2015, according to industry estimates.

“Opening Korea will increase the competitiveness of our processing sector and that’s critical to maximizing ... returns of Canadian producers,” said Travis Toews, a rancher and president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Still, he said Canada faces stiff competition from U.S. and Australian beef, which have had long access to South Korea.

Canadian officials said on Dec. 30 that Seoul had ratified import health requirements for Canadian beef, but several steps remained.

South Korea has now published the approval of those requirements and notified Ottawa that all certification conditions are in place, the

Canadian government said.The ban is removed for

all interested Canadian beef shippers. Cargill (CARG.UL) and XL Foods are the biggest beef processors in the country.

Ottawa complained about South Korea’s beef ban to the World Trade Organization, but suspended its case last year after Seoul said it would resume trade by the end of 2011.

Key restrictions remain in place from some other markets.

China agreed to partly lift restrictions on Canadian beef in 2010, but commercial shipments have not yet resumed.

Japan, which only accepts Canadian beef under 21 months of age, is reviewing its import regulations and could expand access for Canada and other countries.

“I think that bodes well as we explore

new opportunities.”Ed Fast

Trade minister

SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – An interesting e-mail hit the inbox of U of A business students Monday that revealed a student had embezzled more than $27,000 from one of the university’s student associations.

The campus newspaper, the Gateway, reports an e-mail on behalf of the Business Students’ Association (BSA) confirms a student stole $27,745 from a BSA bank account last summer.

The e-mail states the student acted alone.The BSA became aware of the missing money in August 2011. The

matter has since been referred to the University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS).

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Photo: Sun Media News ServicesThis year it’s all about trying cured fish.

Think you’ve tasted all the fish there is to try?

Taste again, according to The Daily Meal, the site that

covers all food that’s fit to eat (thedailymeal.com), 2012 is going

to be a year for trying cured fish as well as lesser-known fish (as concerns

about overfishing continue), along with Nordic Cuisine — sparked by René

Redzepi, whose Copenhagen eatery Noma took the title of “World’s Best Restaurant” from elBulli in 2010. Nordic shows no signs of abating: Be on the lookout for lingonberries, reindeer meat and aquavit cocktails. Also:

• Gluten-free … and the backlash: The gluten-free trend may continue to go mainstream into 2012 but you may see

more backlash against it.• Alternative iconic sandwiches: Among

others, expect classics like the French dip and club sandwich to make comebacks.

• Food halls: Todd English of the Plaza Foodhall and Eataly fame began the modern food hall trend in North America. Look for Mario Batali and others to expand the genre.

• More neapolitan and funky pizzas: Look for crazier toppings and wacky presentations.

• Jewish food: Zahav restaurant paved the way for modern Israeli food in Philadelphia a few years ago, but now with Kutsher’s and Parm, expect other kinds of Jewish cooking to be given a closer look.

• Arancini: Meatball madness continues to rage, but we’re likely to see the Italian rice balls called arancini start to get some play.

Coming to tastebuds near youWHAT’S IN/WHAT’S OUT:

According to the popular U.S.-based website Nutrition Unplugged, (nutritionunplugged.com), home to “thoughts, opinions, musings and discussions” and citing the Hartman Group research company, 2012 will see a major focus on “whole, real foods instead of seeking out the next big superfood — more people are beginning to reject nutritionism and have become increasingly skeptical of overtly scientific functional foods.”

According to Nutrition Unplugged and the Hartman Group, 2012 will see:

• real butter in, margarine out• grass-fed meat in, processed soy protein out• sea salt in, low-sodium out• healthy fats in, fat-free out• chicken thigh/dark meat in, chicken breast/white meat out• cage-free whole eggs in, egg whites out• kettle potato chips in, baked potato chips out• eating dark, leafy greens in, drinking wheat-grass shots out

FOODOpen wide for food trends coming in 2012RITA DEMONTISSun Media News Services

Grilled cheese is the new hamburger and canelés are the new cupcakes, while doughnuts get a beauty makeover and veggies play starring roles on dessert tables.

And blame the Mayan calendar or all those vampire TV shows and movies, but according to the James Beard Foundation, blood — as in blood pudding waffles, blood-thickened sauces and even blood ice cream — is becoming mainstream in many restaurant menus.

The year 2012 promises to be a year full of food surprises — where the whole snout-to-feet animal meal gets amped up, and offal foods make a move on many upscale eatery menus.

Yup, 2012 looks to be one of those hang-on-for-dear-life food years where caution is out and curiosity is in for even the most timid of food tasters.

Restaurant meals have also gone ga-ga — gone is the sky-high stacking of your dinner — now you’re more inclined to see your dinner gently fanned out so your eyes can see everything your stomach is anticipating.

Even our comfort classics brought on by belt-tightening times and a hankering for homemade fare just like grandma made has given way to reworked classics — meatballs over meatloaf, hamburgers topped with bone marrow and humble roast chicken amped up with Asian spices and fried to perfection.

For your eating pleasure, here’s what is coming our way in the food department, which we’re sure will offer good food for thought, until 2013!

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Dear Working Wise: My teenage son is looking for his first job. He is about to start applying at nearby stores so we don’t have to worry about transportation. Do you have any tips for him?

Signed, Proud Parent

Dear Proud: A part-time job is a great way for teens to make extra money and start developing employability skills, like showing up on time and following directions, which will serve him well for the rest of his life.

Many retail businesses use job application forms. Here are some tips for filling out job application forms:

• Take the application home, if possible, to give yourself more time, a more comfortable environment, and access to all the information you will need to complete the application.

• Just in case you cannot take the application home, bring all of the information you might need, including: social insurance number, your address and postal code, past employers, positions, volunteer roles, schools and training programs, start/end dates, and three job reference names with phone numbers.

• Use/bring an erasable pen. • Ask for two applications in case you make a mess of

the first one. • Follow the instructions carefully. • Print neatly and clearly. • If a question does not apply to you, write Not

Applicable or N/A. • Be specific about the type of work you are

interested in. • Bring copies of your resumé — the employer may

accept the resumé along with the application form. • Do not answer application questions by referring

the reader to your resumé. • List your most recent work experience first,

followed by older experiences. Be sure to include any

awards or positive results that you achieved. • If you do not have any work experience, try to find

an opportunity to talk about the useful/relevant skills and experiences that you have gained through your volunteer and extra-curricular activities.

• List your most relevant education and training, including dates you attended the programs, the names of the schools, and any certificates you earned.

• Don’t forget to include short-term training courses, special awards and memberships that you have held or hold if they relate to the job in any way.

• If asked to name a wage expectation, give a range or say that you are open to negotiation. You can check the Wageinfo website http://alis.alberta.ca/wageinfo for the current salary ranges of more than 400 occupations.

• Use the “Additional Comments” section to highlight any achievements you haven’t already

touched on plus any skills or strengths that relate to the position.

• Double-check the form for spelling, accuracy, and neatness before you submit it. The overall appearance of your application makes an impression.

If you do not have a resumé:• Visit the Alberta Learning Information Service

(ALIS) web site http://alis.alberta.ca for free resumé-writing tips; or

• Visit your nearest Alberta Works Centre http://employment.alberta.ca/offices and ask for free assistance with writing your resumé. Good luck!

Do you have a work-related question? Send your questions to Working Wise, at charles.strachey@gov. ab.ca. Charles Strachey is a manager with Alberta Human Services. This column is provided for general information.

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Human ResourcesThe City of St. Albert216, 7 St. Anne StreetSt. Albert, Alberta T8N 2X4Fax: (780) 459-1729

Online applications: www.stalbert.ca/employment

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants fortheir interest and effort in applying for this position but onlycandidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

OppOrtunityAwAits yOu.

ADULT CARRIERSWEEKLY DELIVERIES

The St. Albert Leader is currently looking foradult carriers to deliver newspapers and flyerspacks door to door once a week. Deliveries areflexible on Thursdays prior to 7pm.

Earn over $400 per month only working aflexible 4-5 hours, every Thursday deliveringthe St. Albert Leader.

If you are interested please email:

[email protected] call 780.468.0384

National Compressed Air Incis looking for a full time qualified

Heavy Duty Mechanicto join our Spruce Grove, AB facility.

The successful applicant should haveexperience in manufacturing and servicingof compressors, mobile equipment, boosters,screw compressors, and track carriers. Weoffer competitive wages and a benefit package.Please fax resume to 780-960-6873 or email to:[email protected]

We are looking for some great people to joinour team and work in our 22,000 sq.ft.

premier Health Club with a strong family focusand warm, welcoming atmosphere.

CURRENT OPENINGSSales Consultant,

Massage Therapist (RMT),Housekeeping Attendants

See www.sva-club.com for full details

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FINAL MONTH - Hurry to take advantageof total discounts up to $18,000 onthe remaining 2011 model lineup

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DISCLAIMER: Prices do no include taxes and fees. Vehicle images may not be exactly as shown. Please see dealer for details.

184 St. Albert Road780-458-8660 • 1-800-582-3278

www.stalbertdodge.com

2011 DODGE CALIBERSTK#K7201. WAS $19,995WAS $19,995

SALE$15,995

2011 DODGE JOURNEYSTK#L4426. WAS $24,575WAS $24,575

SALE$18,995

2011 DODGE CARAVANSTK#L2367 . WAS $29,795STK#L2367 . WAS $29,795

SALE$19,998

2011 DODGE CHARGERSTK#K8003. WAS $27,475WAS $27,475

SALE$20,975

2011 DODGE AVENGERSTK#K8200. WAS $28,995WAS $28,995

SALE$21,995

2011 DODGE RAM 1500 4WDSTK#L6577.. WAS $38,995 WAS $38,995

SALE$23,995

2011 DODGE DAKOTASTK#K4401. WAS $38,786WAS $38,786

SALE$26,995

2011 GRAND CHEROKEESTK#K4536. WAS $29,995WAS $29,995

SALE$32,995

2011 DODGE DURANGOSTK#K3209. WAS $44,975WAS $44,975

SALE$33,995

2011 CHRYSLER 300STK#K0808. WAS $43,975WAS $43,975

SALE$34,995

2011 RAM2500 CrewCab Diesel#D2HP92

SALE PRICE$43,695


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