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The microphones are being readied for a variety of upcoming music performances. And some performances without (see story on this page). The Rhythm Group and Seven Music Fest hit the St. Albert music scene.

That is the year that Elvis Presley released the song “White Christmas” as part of his Christmas Album. The perennial song had been on the Billboard charts every year from 1942 to 1962 sung by Bing Crosby. Irving Berlin, the song’s composer, called for the song to be banned as he found it to be a “profane parody of his cherished yuletide standard.”

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In 2005, Gary Willits had an idea for spreading a little more holiday cheer around his neighbourhood. He remembered one Christmas when he was young, getting onto a fully decorated bus and driving around singing Christmas carols. He brought up the idea to his wife, Holley, who agreed that it sounded like a lot of fun and got right to work booking a bus and gathering friends and family to join them, driving around to sing for neighbours.

Nine years later, the Willits’ annual tradition is still going strong. Around 50 people show up each year to fill the bus and drive around northern St. Albert. But as the annual tradition has evolved, so has who the bus targets with that extra bit of holiday cheer.

“We started getting requests to stop off at certain people’s houses—those having a bit of a tougher holiday,” says Willits. “All through word of mouth, we find out about people who are struggling, and we try to just brighten their day a bit.”

Even though they map out the specific houses they need to stop by each year, says Willits, they also try to stop at a few random houses each year. They look for houses that are decorated brightly for the holidays or even for houses where they see a lot of

people inside. And, each year, Willits is reminded of how much this small gesture affects the people in his neighbourhood.

“One year we stopped at a house with a lot of people, we started signing, and everyone came out—we could see a few people crying,” Willits recalls. “A few months later, a letter appeared in a newspaper from the family. They wrote how the family was new to Canada from the UK and they were really having a tough Christmas. The letter expressed how much that anonymous gesture meant to them.”

Willits says he always finds people’s reactions to the bus full of carollers interesting. Most show their appreciation and many offer them money, which they always refuse.

“We do this because we just want to say Merry Christmas,” says Willits. “We want to remind them of the true meaning of Christmas and spread that around.”

The Willits family only get the bus for one night a year—this year it’s booked for December 20. Willits says he already has his route planned out and he’ll stick to St. Albert’s northern neighbourhoods. In previous years, he says, the bus has been out in -25 degree weather. No matter how cold the day, the Christmas carol bus will be on the road.

“We don’t rehearse, so I just hope it sounds good,” Willits jokes. “We just hope people enjoy it and keep an eye out for that magic holiday bus.”

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What’s Happening in St. AlbertNew pedestrian signal to be

installedThe city will be installing a new pedestrian-activated signal

crossing at the intersection of Giroux Road and Lacombe Drive/Dunfield Crescent to enhance pedestrian safety.

“The safety of our residents is and always will be paramount,” says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “As our city continues to grow, it’s vital that we enhance our transportation network to make it more pedestrian-friendly and safe for all users.”

In May 2014, the City reviewed the intersection, and results indicated no requirement for adjustments. In September, a second review was conducted after the City received a concern from the public. The second study indicated that pedestrian volumes had nearly doubled over those five months. Installation of the new signal is anticipated by May 2015.

St. Albert Trail preferred LRT corridor

At their Dec. 1 meeting, city council approved a report that identifies St. Albert Trail as the preferred corridor should the LRT become viable in the future. This report is the first step in a lengthy planning study that allows the city time to for more detailed analysis. For more details, visit http://stalbert.ca/city-hall/have-your-say/lrt-consultation-planning-study

License your dog by January 31 to avoid

late feesRenew your dog licence before Jan. 31 to

avoid the city’s new 50-per-cent late fee. The new fee arises from changes to the animal bylaw, which were implemented earlier this year. Visit www.stalbert.ca/newanimal-bylaw for more information.


St. Albert residential snow clearing under way

The City of St. Albert began clearing snow from residential roadways on Dec. 8, and are expected to finish on Dec. 14, weather permitting. Residents are advised to watch for snow-removal signs in their neighbourhoods and park their vehicles on their driveways or garages rather than on the streets.

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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – Alberta’s New Year’s Day levee has been cancelled this year as Lieutenant Governor Donald Ethell recovers from corrective surgery to his spinal cord to fix “years of wear and tear” from his time as a paratrooper.

Ethell, who has a long career as a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as civilian service as a military advisor and volunteer with humanitarian causes, is currently recovering in hospital in Calgary alongside his wife, Linda. Due to physiotherapy requirements, Ethell will not be able to oversee the New Year’s Day levee at Government House in Edmonton.

“Her Honour and I are disappointed that we have to miss welcoming everyone to Government House as the levee has become one of our favourite traditions of the office. We hope that everyone understands and we wish all of our fellow Albertans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” he said in a

statement.Janet Resta, Ethell’s spokesperson, said Ethell

was operated on in late November and is in “good spirits” but “a bit frustrated” to have to put the brakes on the party.

“It was basically spinal surgery more in the neck area to correct a lifetime of wear and tear from jumping out of planes, rolling around in

tanks and doing what soldiers do,” she said.

“It just kind of caught up with him after awhile.”

The New Year’s Day levee usually draws between 600 and over 1,000 people so Resta said it’s important to remind Albertans that this year’s event is cancelled but Ethell plans to resume the tradition in 2015.

Ethell was born in Vancouver in 1937 and raised in Victoria, BC. In 1955 he joined the Canadian Army (Regular) as a rif leman in the Queen’s Own Rif les and

then moved to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in 1970. He was commissioned as an officer in 1972.

Surgery puts the breaks to Alberta’s New Year’s Day levee

Photo: Sun Media ServicesLieutenant Governor Donald Ethell reads the Throne Speech during opening session of the Alberta Government

“Her Honour and I are disappointed that we have to miss welcoming everyone to Government House.”

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For the second year in a row, St. Albert-based The Rhythm Group is staging a concert to gather clothing for those in need. Winter coats, boots, gloves, mitts, socks and toques are needed for the Boyle Street Drop-in Centre in Edmonton. Guests are encouraged to bring a winter clothing item to donate at the door.

The Rhythm Group will host a number of special guest performers at the Next Christian

Community Church theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18. Jazz singer and pianist Carly Reirson will headline the show. She’ll be joined by guitarist Mathew Potter, folk duo Ella Coyes and Stephen Badry, guitar player and singer Frances Connolly, Indie pop performer Kayling Kowalyshn and the Amplify Festival winner, Andrew Salcedo.

Tickets are $10 at the door or available through facebook.com/therhythmgroup. The Next Christian Community Church is located at #490, 140 St. Albert Trail at Village Landing.

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St. Albert Kinettes volunteers (L to R) Anita Loughran, Stephan Kozlowski and Cheryl Sansome sit with stuffed animals and other donated toys on Dec. 6 outside the Walmart as part of the Kinettes Christmas Fill-A-Bus hamper campaign. Residents were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys and gifts.

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Q Favourite pets or animals?A I love all animals. I grew up on a farm and we always had pets. Iam however partial to cats. We have a Maine Coon that we adoptedfrom the EHS seven years ago and we have an older Siamese that weadopted six months later from a family that was relocating for work.They bring our family lots of love and joy that’s for sure.

Q Vacation this year…. You’re heading to?AWe are heading home to PEI to spend Christmas with our familyand friends. There is nothing like being home for the Holidays! Weare counting down the days.

Q The weekend in St. Albert , what are you doing?A This weekend I will be Christmas Shopping. I plan on hittingsome of my Favourite shops in St. Albert and checking out some ofthe new businesses that have recently opened their doors.

Q You are singing out loud in your car, what are you singing?A That would depend on my mood. I love all types of music. If itwere up to my 14 year old son it would be nothing!

Q The best thing about your job?A There are so many great things about my job but I think thebest thing would have to be that each day I get to help inspire andmotivate my clients to work towards better health and happiness.There really is nothing better than that!

Q Favourite movie?AMy Favourite movie is Love Actually. It’s a heartwarming film fullof stories that celebrate love, triumph, friendship and the Christmasseason. I watch it every year at this time.

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Q Favourite hobbies?A I enjoy refinishing furniture, gardening and home décor justto name a few. I also love a challenge. There is a lot of fun in theplanning process but seeing the final fruits of your labor is sorewarding.

Q Favourite thing about St. Albert?

AWe moved here from PEI seven years ago and I truly appreciatethe same sense of home that I feel here. St. Albert is such a tightlyknit community and there is a real togetherness here that can bewitnessed everywhere you look, if you are looking!

Q Great moment you had at work?

A That’s a tough one to narrow down. A few weeks ago I met thedaughter of a long time client at a Christmas function. She expressedher gratitude to me for the all of the positive changes she has seen inher mother over the last several months. Those are the moments thatmake what I do so great!

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Q What video game or phone app are you addicted to?A Scrabble! It is my all time Favourite game. I do prefer to playwith friends and family although they may not agree. I am a littlecompetitive!

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M y husband Brad and I were married in St.

Albert in August 1997. From that day forward we set a goal to move to this fine city within five years. We achieved this goal and became residents in 2002. We chose St. Albert because of its beauty and sense of community, and we knew that eventually it would be the perfect place to raise a family. Once we lived here, we knew we had made the right decision.

This community has been wonderful to our family. We have been welcomed with open arms, and it has been easy to get involved in so many things. I was surprised how so many of my new friends were born and

raised here and continue to live and raise their families here. Even after more than a decade, I still feel like a ‘newbie’ in town!

And the growth I have seen since I moved here has been phenomenal. As this community continues to grow, I know I want to grow and be actively involved in our city.

To say I love this community would be an understatement. I have grown to appreciate all it has to offer and boast to many that there is no

better place to call home. I have volunteered in many capacities, from school council chair, hockey team manager, committee member of Dig-In St. Albert, and director of Grow St. Albert. Now, how lucky am I to get to work in this community as managing editor with the St. Albert Leader? I’m not sure of a better project for me.

My goal is to share with you about all of the amazing things going on in our community! This will be the place to find out what’s happening in town, what’s new, and how you too can be involved.

I once read a quote by Paul Ryan that said: “Every successful individual knows that

his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.” The St. Albert Leader is all about caring about the community. We proudly produce this for the community, all the content is relevant to our community and we actively promote what’s happening in our community.

Please share with us your story ideas, send us your photos and let us know what you want to see in our pages. I look forward to learning and sharing our community with you every week! And as I look forward, I hope that 2015 will be a year of wonderful year of growth for all of us here in St. Albert.

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In the movie Grumpy Old Men, the character played by Jack Lemmon always ended up having his car snowed

in by the city’s plows. His situation was exacerbated each snowfall by his lifelong neighbor, played by Walter Matthau, who managed to blast his way through the artificial buildup of snow with his four by four leaving poor Jack to shovel his way out.

As our city’s trucks, graders and shovels make their way through the streets removing the not-so-pleasant piles of ice and snow we enjoyed the past couple of weeks, we are reminded by many of our citizens that it is never quite quick enough for them.

It is somewhat amusing to see that it is often the same folks wanting the snow picked up immediately who are usually the ones complaining about the size of their taxes.

We’re with you in that we want our roads cleared as quick as possible. Usually about an hour after the snow stops knowing that our anger for lack of snow clearing will double every time we get stuck.

Look around the region and beyond and there is little doubt that we have it very good in comparison. While we’d like to see the tax-o-metre drop as well, we’re pretty certain we’re getting good value in the snow removal department.

We can recall prairie cities who were barely fortunate to have their main roads graded more than once per winter. The roads would pack down to the point you almost needn’t steer your car. Get your car in the packed down, snow tracks, start driving and enjoy the ride. It was fine until you needed to get out of the tracks and then it was a major challenge to do so.

If you want to see the speed of our snow removal increased, which would more than likely reduce costs, encourage your neighbours to get their vehicles off the roads at times like these.

At least then, our crews don’t have to waste most of their time dodging in and out of all the Jacks and Walters of St. Albert.

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The aim was to stimulate. Mission accomplished. City council recently approved the funding of two ongoing festivals and one brand new music festival for St. Albert in 2015. Night of Artists, Eek! Comic and Pop Culture Fest, and Seven Music Festival will receive $23,397, $35,000 and $40,000, respectively.

The Community Significant Event Stimulus Fund was created when the final $199,000 arrived to the City from the departed St. Albert Steel hockey club. Mayor Nolan Crouse suggested these funds be used to encourage new festivals and events in St. Albert. A committee was struck to establish guidelines for granting seed money to new events or add a new element to an existing event. Last year council approved funding to the first-ever Stimulus Fund recipient, Eek! Fest, which was successfully held at Servus Credit Union Place in May 2014.

“The city’s grant allowed us to secure a major guest, Stephen Amell, the star of CWTV’s The Arrow,” said Rob LeLacheur, producer of the event. “It helped us jump ahead a couple of years in putting on a higher calibre show.” (Note: Rob owns the St. Albert Leader).

Based on last year’s success, LeLacheur has doubled the size of the show for 2015. The second year will feature a full Lego convention, Zombie shooting range and Animation Film festival. Eek! will be held at Servus Place on May 30-31 on four f loor plates at St. Albert’s Servus Place. For more info, go to theeek.com.

Night of Artists exemplifies the f lexibility of the fund to include mature shows. First staged in the St. Albert community hall in 1997, it will be held March 6-8, 2015, at The Enjoy Centre. Recognizing the untapped potential of the show, the grant provides greater marketing opportunities to grow Night of Artists to a much larger scale.

“This is a huge boost for Night of Artists,” says producer, Phil Alain. “I have produced it for 17 years without any major funding other than the support of the

public. The funding will allow me to bring in more performers and guest artists from regions outside the province.”

Already working on a three-year lead-in to the 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017, the potential is there for a week-long Night of Artists event. For more info, go to nightofartists.com.

Seven Music Fest is the rookie of the three. Barry Bailey, owner of Bailey Event Management, applied to the fund to stage an outdoor music festival (commonly known as Seven Hills) at Mission Hill Park, July 4, 2015. Recognizing an opportunity to fill a gap in the St. Albert festival scene, Bailey’s proposal is for a festival that appeals to young adults, families and music lovers of all ages.

“I didn’t want to confine the festival to one specific music genre,” says Bailey. “This format allows us to really stretch and be diverse. A

relaxed, family-friendly experience with great music is the goal.”

For more information, visit www.sevenmusicfest.com.

Events get ready for 2015 with City stimulus grant

Photos SuppliedTop: Seven Music Fest is a brand new festival planned to take place Saturday, July 4th, 2015 on St. Albert’s iconic Seven Hills.Bottom: Stephen Amell (centre) star of the hit show Arrow, poses with some young Eek fans during his visit last May to the first Eek comic & pop culture fest. Plans are underway to double the size of the show in 2015.

Photo Supplied Artis Chris Riley poses in front of her original art works at the 2014 Night of Artists event which took please at the Enjoy Centre. With the funding from the city’s stimulus grant, the event plans to add more entertainment to the weekend event.

“The funding will allow me to bring in more preformers and guest artists from regions outside the province.”

Phil Alain, Night of the Artists Producer

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60 years of success! Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lynda Moffat reflects on the past and looks to the future of St. Albert’s business booster. December 8, 1954, marked the start of the St. Albert and District Board of Trade.

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How long have you beeninvolved with the Chamber ofCommerce?

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SUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – There are over 100,000 people in our city living in poverty, almost 28,000 of whom are children.

These are friends, relatives, neighbours, classmates, colleagues, people from our own community.

For families struggling just to meet their basic needs, such as putting food on the table and a roof over their heads, added luxuries, such as presents under the Christmas tree can be out of reach.

While Alberta’s strong economy continues to attract families looking to earn their way to a better and brighter future, to the tune of 40,000 newcomers to Edmonton every year, Wendy Batty, executive director of the Christmas Bureau, points out that, “when the economy is good, it’s not good for everybody.”

Rising costs of housing and food are pushing many low-income families over the edge, with city statistics showing 59% of poor children live in a home where one or more persons are working full time.

“That puts our low income family into a working poor family,” Batty said.

And just because families aren’t currently impoverished doesn’t mean

they aren’t at risk, with a study in 2012 finding that 47% of Alberta’s workers are living paycheck to paycheck and would find it difficult to cope should their pay be delayed by even one week.

Children from single family homes are especially at risk of growing up in poverty, with one in five single family homes falling below the line.

While the Christmas Bureau has provided a festive Christmas meal for families in need for 74 years, and 630 CHED Santas Anonymous provides Christmas gifts for children from needy

families up to the age of 12, since 1999 the Adopt-A-

Teen program has made sure that teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 don’t get forgotten at Christmas.

“Teens are kids too,” said Batty.Teens from low income

families are just like any others, they have wants,

needs and ambitions. Unfortunately, teens who grow up in low income families all too often have to go without, putting their

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families.The stress of poverty at this time

of year hits parents too, who have to deal with the guilt of not being able to provide for their child.

But you can help.Adopt-A-Teen provides teenagers from

disadvantaged households with a $50 Walmart gift card to spend as they wish.

But your donation means so much more than that.

When you donate to Adopt-A-Teen, you are giving the chance for a teen who has likely had to miss out on so much the chance to be included in what is supposed to be a joyous holiday.

Your gift is living proof that they haven’t been forgotten, that they are valued and loved.

This year, the Christmas Bureau is anticipating a 6.2% increase in demand over last year, and need to raise $425,000 to ensure every one of the 8,500 teens on their list has their Christmas wish come true, but they can’t do it alone.

For more information, go to adoptateenedmonton.ca and find out how you can help create a Christmas miracle for someone in your own community.

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“We’re excited to offer a science experience that shares the spectacular stories of feathered dinosaurs and fossil discoveries as this is part of Alberta’s story,” said Alan Nursall, president and CEO of the science centre.

“Dinosaurs Unearthed immerses you through the use of lighting, sound, and life-like dinosaurs to blend science with hands-on engagement and family fun.”

Dinosaurs Unearthed explores the discovery of feathered dinosaurs and their connection to modern day birds.

Six feathered animatronic dinosaurs and one animatronic primitive bird offer a dynamic visual representation of prehistoric feathered creatures.

But it’s the feathered Tyrannosaurus rex juvenile that may draw the most attention. Long considered a quintessential reptilian dinosaur in appearance, scientists now believe the predator may have been covered in downy protofeathers from the time of its hatching through adolescence.

And the Gigantoraptor will also draw crowds; this creature in the exhibition

-- at 15-feet tall -- had not yet reached full adult size before its untimely demise, and is still one of the largest feathered dinosaurs ever found.

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Residents can explore St. Albert through the lens of local youth by viewing the fourth annual digital photo exhibition ‘Take Your Best Shot’. A reception and prize presentation was held on the evening of Dec. 4 at the Musée Héritage Museum in St. Albert Place. The theme this year was Shape Search, and participants were asked to submit a photo of something with an interesting shape.

“We had almost 40 submissions and nine winners,” said Tori McNish, the museum Education Programmer who hosted the event. “Judging criteria included the chosen subject, creativity, image quality and what each person wrote about their image.” McNish handed out McBain Camera gift cards to winners of the top three photos in Grades 3 to 6, Grades 7 to 9 and Grades 10 to 12.

“The jury was awesome in how they deliberated, there was never any real struggle between them,” said McNish. “And it also helps to have an uneven number of people on the jury. There were some clear standouts for them, so they picked them out to look at them together and then they talked about why they liked each one so much.”

McNish noted they opened the competition this year to students in Grade 2 and under – they received two submissions in that category - and the event organizers are hoping for more next year. “We also had a People’s Choice so people could vote for their favorite in each category,” said McNish, adding they will announce those winners on Dec. 16.

“Our new catalog for next year will be coming out soon, and next year’s theme is going to be about nature.” In the meantime, the Museum will display the current exhibits of budding photographers until Jan. 18, 2015.

Local youth take their best shots Photos: GRANT CREE, St. Albert Leader

Clockwise: Taryna from Sainte Marguerite Junior High won 2nd place in the Gr. 7-9 category at the fourth annual youth digital photo exhibition ‘Take Your Best Shot on Dec. 4th. Kiera from Sir Alexander Mackenzie won 1st place in the Gr. 3-6 category. Maya from Lorne Akins Junior High won 1st place in the Gr. 7-9 category. Roy Toomey (left) with the Musée Héritage Museum in St. Albert Place shows visitors how to make sun prints by placing items of various shapes under a UV lamp. Sean from Bellerose Composite High won 1st place inte Gr. 10-12 category. The Museum will display the works of budding photographers until Jan. 18, 2015.


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The nomination cut-off date for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards has been extended to December 19, 2014. With awards being handed out at the Mayor’s Celebration of the Art Gala on March 20, 2015, Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Committee Chair Mark Moran hopes to see more nominations submitted. Moran explains that by the original cut-off date, on November 25, there weren’t very many nominations.

“By mid-November, we only had about five or six nominations, and by the beginning of December, we had maybe 20,” says Moran.

The nomination extension is for all eight different categories being recognized at the Mayor’s Celebration of the Art Gala:

• Emerging Artist• Community Arts Group• Youth Artist• Arts Leadership• Excellence in Arts Teaching• Corporate Patrons of the Arts• Established Artist• Lifetime Achievement in the Arts

Moran points out that in the few first years that there were nominations for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards, the committee received around 12 to 18 nominations, but in recent years, those nomination numbers shot up to around 50 each year. Moran points out that it’s important to recognize the artistic achievements happening every year in St. Albert.

“There is a huge grassroots movement happening all around for artists and we’re seeing especially a lot happening in St. Albert,” Moran says. “We want to make sure that we can recognize as many of these achievements each year as we can.”

Award recipients receive a personalized award, curated specifically for each artist, and $1,000 from the City of St. Albert. Moran points out that this award can do a lot of local artists.

“The award is nice because it’s a piece of recognition for the hard work that goes into art,” says Moran. “And it’s a bit of seed money for the next projects and helps these artists keep going.”

Last year’s recipient for the Arts Leadership award was Carol Watamaniuk. She received the award for her extensive work in promoting St. Albert based artists including establishing one of the first

cultural departments in western Canada during her 12 years sitting on St. Albert City Council and for her work as the Executive Director with St. Albert’s Arts and Heritage Foundation. She explains that receiving the award has helped her keep working in what she’s passionate about.

“Something I have learned about artists is that they don’t work for the awards, it’s something in their genetic code where they need to feed their soul,” says Watamaniuk. “So it’s wonderful to receive that validation that what these artists are doing for the city is important. We need to celebrate our arts heroes.”

Guidelines and nomination forms for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards can be found on the City of St. Albert’s website at stalbert.ca and typing into the search bar “Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts.” All nominations can still be submitted by email, or post, or in person to St. Albert Place. With the nomination deadline being extended to December 19, 2014, Moran is hopeful to see more nominations submitted and see more local artists recognized for their hard work.

“Great local artists are often blanketed by the super famous,” Moran says. “There are a lot of really talented and amazing artists right here in St. Albert and they need recognition.”

Mayor’s Arts Awards Submission Deadline Extended

File Photo: St. Albert LeaderCarol Watamaniuk was the recipient for the Arts Leadership award at last year’s awards. This year the Mayor’s Celebration of the Art Gala will take place on March 20, 2015. Deadline for submissions has been extended until December 19, 2014.


Edmonton’s core artists to be showcasedSUN MEDIA NEWS SERVICES – The heart

of Edmonton’s inner-city is being worn on its proverbial sleeve, in the form of a two-week art exhibit on the main f loor of City Hall.

The Art in the HeArt of the City exhibit showcases the work of 12 local artists, all of whom live in the Edmonton core, thanks to a partnership from Edmonton’s prominent not-for-profits. The Bissell Centre, The Works Society and Boyle Street Community Services have joined together to put on this art display with the help of a generous anonymous donor, using inner-city artists found through organizations like iHuman and the George Spady society.

For Rylan Kafara, inner-city rec and wellness program coordinator at the Bissell Centre, the exhibit is about shedding light on underappreciated talent. “We want to show a different side of the inner city, and to see what kind of creativity is there that people might not know about,” he said.

“Never mind if people are homeless or whatever the issues are, art is still a way they are able to express themselves in a really personal way. They may be staying in a shelter, but it doesn’t stop them from producing works of art.”

The therapeutic nature of artistic expression was a theme for many of the exhibited artists, like painter Rocky Hill, who has used his art to escape a sordid past.

“It’s like I’m writing a book about my life’s story, the way I grew up, running,” he remembered. “I was stuck in the dark for a long time in my life, and it made me uncomfortable around crowds. One day I said ‘I’m gonna stop this cycle, I’m getting out.’ My artwork is a big part of my healing, you know. When I do this, I feel good.”

“Whether performing arts or other visual arts, this building is the heart of our community in so many ways,” says Mayor Don Iveson during a keynote address he gave when the exhibit opened.

“This is a reminder for us all that though we may sometimes judge people based on their appearance, each person has an incredible capacity for creativity, to make a contribution, and we shouldn’t judge people by their circumstances (but rather) by their potential.”

The Art in the HeArt of the City exhibit will be at City Hall until Dec. 12. All pieces are available for purchase.

Photo SuppliedOne of the pieces, showcasing the work of 12 local artisits, that will be on display at the Art in the HeArt of the City exhibit at Edmonton’s City Hall until Dec. 12

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Juiced for improved health?BARRY BAILEYSt. Albert Leader

No, not that kind of juiced. St. Albert’s first and only organic, cold-pressed juicery has opened at Inglewood Town Centre. A rapidly growing trend in the quest for optimum health, “ juicing” is the process of creating fresh juice combinations from natural, organic ingredients.

A Pilates and yoga instructor, meditation teacher, certified fitness trainer and a health and wellness coach, Splash Juicery owner, Taylor Wideman, has pursued a long personal journey between the physical and spiritual aspects of life. Juicing at home for 15 years, combined with extensive training and research, she’s learned firsthand what juicing can do.

“I’ve come full circle,” says Wideman, “realizing that the whole mind-body has to be connected on every level. You can’t just eat well and exercise lots and then not take care of your emotional and spiritual side. It all has to be connected and looked after.”

Juicing provides nutrients to cells in the body in 15 minutes, kind of like a “ juice IV”. And it’s good for what ails you, providing relief for many health challenges including bowel and digestive issues, skin disorders and panic/anxiety attacks by addressing the nutritionally deficient state many of us are in. By providing loads of vitamin A and C and anti-oxidants, juicing helps to either prevent colds and f lus or shorten their duration.

WIth two pounds of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, every bottle of juice is made daily, on site, with a PR25 cold-press juicer. Pressing, rather than blending the ingredients, retains more of the nutritional value. The integrity

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of the juices and tea and even a salad, if needed. Each cleanse program includes a consultation with a cleanse specialist, ongoing coaching, juices, a bowel cleanser, digestive enzymes and probiotics. Different results occur, depending on the length of the cleanse, but cleanses have helped with anxiety, depression, skin conditions, weight maintenance, sleep, blood pressure, and other health concerns.

“I really just want to put the fresh back in fast food, “says Wideman. “St. Albert’s a busy, up-and-coming community that wants fresh food… and the energy.”

Stay tuned for news of Splash’s grand opening in the New Year. Splash Juicery is located at #60, 19 Bellerose Drive, on Facebook at Splash Juicery and twitter @Splashjuicery. Call 780-458-7773 or email [email protected]

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BRITTANY KUSTRASpecial to the Leader

There are two parts to starting and running a business, starting with the pieces we call the “hygiene”—registering your business, getting insurance, and finding a good accountant to ensure you’re paying your taxes. It’s important to make sure everything is above board and legal. But those things are pretty straightforward at the end of the day.

Then there’s the “meat” of your business: your business plan, value proposition, market strategy, target customer, and sales plan. These pieces will make or break your business. But if they’re breaking your business, the good news is that these pieces are fluid.

Your small business is your dream—you might even refer to it as your “baby.” What happens when the dream only partially comes to fruition? What if you have some sales, but not enough?

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City looks forward to new development

St. Albert Leader Staff

The City of St. Albert, together with Cape Construction, announced that Cape Construction has finalized a deal to purchase a parcel of land in the South Riel area, immediately south of the Enjoy Centre. The parcel of land is 13 acres and is bordered by LeClair Way and Riel Drive.

“This is our first foray into St. Albert and we are excited to begin developing the site as soon as possible,” says Reisa Schwartzman, President and CEO of Cape Construction.

Cape Construction is owned by the Schwartzman Family and is based in Richmond, British Columbia. The company has completed a variety of projects in the lower mainland of BC and throughout western Canada. These include retail, commercial, industrial

and residential developments.Their project in South Riel will be

based on an urban village concept, with a mix of commercial and residential development. The residential component will feature medium to high density housing options. The City’s Economic Development department worked closely with Cape Construction over the past year to secure the company’s commitment to purchase and develop the site in St. Albert.

“This announcement is the latest in a series of new developments taking place on the western edge of our city,” says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “We are pleased to welcome such an experienced developer and willing landowner to St. Albert, who will undertake another exciting project to keep the city growing and prospering into the future.”

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2013 FORD ESCAPE SELP.Doors, P.Wind,Air, Cruise,Remote Starter,Stk#N0822B

Was $29,900

$36,900NOW

2012 DODGE RAM 1500Sport CrewCab, P.Doors,P.Wind, Air,Stk#N42409A

Was $42,700

$36,975NOW

2012 DODGE INFINITY FX 50 SPORTP Doors, SunRoof, Cruise, PWind, Air,Stk#N42371A

Was $41,800

$18,425NOW

2010 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE2010 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADEP.Doors, P.Wind,Air, Cruise,Stk#Z9996A

Was $21,600

$24,975NOW

2012 FORD F150 SUPER CAB2012 FORD F150 SUPER CABP.Doors,P.Wind, Air,Stk#N41247A

Was $29,900

$18,995NOW

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ AWDAuto, Cd Player,Air, Sun Roof,Stk#N45347A

Was $23,800

$13,975NOW

2013 DODGE AVENGER SXTP.Doors, P.Wind,Air, Auto,Cruise, & More,Stk#Z9998a

Was $17,925

$7,900NOW

2008 NISSAN VERSAP.Doors, P.Wind,Air, Cruise,Stk#N41234B

Was $9,900

$13,995NOW

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT TURBOP.Doors, P.Wind,Air,Stk#Z9982

Was $15,900

$15,900NOW

2013 CHRYSLER 200 LXAuto, Air, Cruise,Tilt, P.Windows,P.Locks & MoreStk#Z1001

Was $18,500

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