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Vol. 23, No. 12, September 2013

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INSIDE: 6 Editorial • 12 Health • 15 Homes Pullout • 31Travel & Entertainment • 37 Classifieds

By Colin F. Smith

The Canadian Medical As-

sociation (CMA) is calling for

the development of a national

strategy for seniors’ health care.

That goes along with release

of the 2013 National Report

Card on health issues, a survey

done for the physicians’ organi-

zation by Ipsos-Reid.

The poll found that nine out of

10 Canadians (93 per cent) be-

lieve a national strategy for se-

niors’ health care at home and

in hospitals, hospices and long-

term facilities is needed.

“Let there be no doubt that

a national strategy for seniors’

health care should be a federal

priority,” said CMA president,

Dr. Anna Reid.

An equal number of poll re-

spondents believe a compre-

hensive strategy for seniors

health care would improve the

entire system by keeping elder-

ly Canadians at home as long as

possible, thereby lightening the

load on hospitals and long-term

care facilities.

Nine out of 10 respondents

(89 per cent) believe a national

strategy for seniors should in-

volve federal, provincial, ter-

ritorial and municipal levels of

government. And four in fi ve

(78 per cent) believe the federal

government has an important

role to play in developing the

strategy.

The CMA believes that mak-

ing it easier for elderly Canadi-

ans to stay at home while get-

ting the care they need would

be the preferred and most cost-

effective health care option.

According to the association,

research shows that it costs

$126 a day to provide care for

a patient in a long-term care

facility, versus $842 a day in a

hospital.

The results show a major-

ity (63 per cent) believe home

and community care should be

the most important focus for

governments when improving

health care quality for senior

citizens.

“The anxiety Canadians have

about health care in their so-

called golden years is both real

and well-founded,” declared

Reid.

Just four out of 10 (41 per cent)

believe hospitals and long-term

care facilities can handle the

needs of seniors in their area

who will not be able to stay at

home. The same proportion of

Canadians says they are confi -

dent in the current health sys-

tem’s ability to serve the na-

tion’s aging population.

The poll, conducted between

July 17 and July 26 by phone

with 1,000 Canadians 18 and

over, found that four in fi ve (83

per cent) Canadians thought

their health care in retirement

years was a concern.

Seventy-nine per cent were

concerned about having ac-

cess to a high quality acute care

system, while 77 per cent were

concerned about access to high

quality home care and long-

term care.

“The results of this year’s

CMA report card send a clear

and direct message to policy-

makers and public offi ce hold-

ers that all levels of government

need to act to address the demo-

graphic tsunami that is heading

toward the health care system,’’

said Reid.

By Colin F. Smith

You may have seen him at his “of-

fi ce” – a bench in Sir Winston Churchill

Square.

That’s where Kevan Lyons spends a

lot of his time, observing and talking to

people and writing poems based on their

stories.

And it’s why Lyons, 62, titled the

book he recently published The Poet of Churchill Square.

The collection of poems, accompanied

by the stories behind them, was launched

at an August 20 event in the Sunshine

Café at Sage, the Seniors’ Association of

Greater Edmonton, just across the street

from the square.

The book’s publication is another step

on a journey of recovery and healing for

Lyons, who started writing poetry fol-

lowing a series of misfortunes including

a family death, compulsive gambling

and homelessness.

Originally from St. Catherine’s, Ontar-

io, Lyons arrived in Edmonton in 1976.

He’d had a long and successful career

in real estate here when his 12-year-old

daughter died in 1993 of unexplained

natural causes. It was the beginning of a

downhill slide in his life.

“I never got over the grief,” Lyons said

in an interview. “I just got tired of the

world.”

He began gambling steadily, left the

real estate business and lost family and

friends.

Lyons estimates that over the years he

lost more than a million dollars play-

ing the VLTs in local bars, although he

doesn’t drink.

Finally, he went into rehabilitation in

attempt to deal with his gambling prob-

lem. A counsellor at the rehab facility

suggested he keep a journal. While jour-

naling didn’t work for Lyons, he also

tried writing some poetry.

“Poetry did help me,” he said. “Then

I found out that it helped other people.”

He wrote in Churchill Square during

a period of homelessness – part of that

time sleeping out of doors – as well as at

Sage or the Edmonton Public Library’s

downtown branch if the weather was

poor.

“Churchill Square was the centre of

my world for 15 months.”

In the square Lyons met and talked to

people who inspired some of his poems.

He also encountered a teacher who took

an interest in his writing, which led to a

poetry reading at a school that was the

fi rst of many.

“Kids energize me,” said Lyons, who

loves to read to children.

He also leads of Sage’s drop-in poet-

ry readings every third Tuesday of the

month at 1 p.m. in the Sunshine Café and

takes part in events such as the Poetry

Night each Tuesday at Rouge Lounge,

10111-117 St.

Although Lyons, who hasn’t gambled

since May 2010, now has a home and

other commitments he continues to go to

his bench in Churchill Square to write

most days.

“It keeps me young and gives me pur-

pose,” he said

Lyons believes that poetry is the voice

of the soul, but considers himself as

much a storyteller as a poet.

The poems in The Poet of Churchill Square are straightforward, in simple

rhyming verses, accompanied by text

explaining the background of the works.

“I like to write about the tough sub-

jects, about the things people don’t want

to talk about,” stated Lyons.

However, along with the works touch

on loneliness, despair, homeless ness

and war, there are also lighthearted po-

ems for children.

“The book is about the healing power

of poetry,” he said. “I want people to buy

the book because there is something in

the book that will help them.”

The Poet of Churchill Square can be

purchased from the Tix on the Square

outlet on Churchill Square, ordered from

PageMaster Publication Services at 780-

425-9303, or you can get it directly from

the poet himself when he’s at his offi ce

on the bench.

Poet’s book began in Churchill Square

CMA calls for seniors’ health care strategy

Continued on 1

Kevan Lyons cuts the cake at the launch for his book, The Poet of Churchill Square. Helping him, from left to right Sage Enrichment Coordinator Rachel Tassone, “Ce-cile” and Margaret Geary.

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EDMONTON SENIOR, September 2013 3

Tenth anniversary of SMART program celebrated

(Special) -- Funders, donors,

volunteers and government rep-

resentatives gathered on Sun-

day, August 25 to celebrate the

10th anniversary of the Seniors

Making Age-Related Transi-

tions (SMART) Program.

Jointly operated by Jewish

Family Services and the Jew-

ish Senior Citizens’ Centre,

the SMART Program provides

many forms of practical, health

and social supports that support

independent living and the abil-

ity to maintain connections with

the Jewish community.

“This program and partner-

ship provides a strong and sup-

portive resource for our elders

and their family caregivers that

maximizes quality of life,” said

Larry Derkach, executive direc-

tor of Jewish Family Services.

“It unites the social service,

health and recreation mandate

of our two organizations in very

unique and culturally sensitive

ways.

“So, by working jointly, we

are able to help people wanting

to remain in their own homes as

they age and tailor services to

the needs of each individual cli-

ent. Our staff members are also

able to play key role in helping

people when the time comes

that assisted living or continuing

care placements become neces-

sary.”

The anniversary celebrations,

dubbed the Sweet Treats Café,

were held at the Jewish Senior

Citizens’ Centre,

The event was organized to

give the boards of both partner-

ing organizations the opportuni-

ty to personally thank organiza-

tions and individuals that have

helped sustain the services over

the last decade.

Elected offi cials on hand to

celebrate and congratulate sup-

porters included speakers May-

or Stephen Mandel, Senator

Betty Unger, Minister of State

for Multiculturalism Tim Up-

pal and Edmonton Centre MLA

Laurie Blakeman.

Those in attendance enjoyed

special performances by pianist

Paul Polushin and by the AVIV

Israeli Folk Dance Association.

The event also included presen-

tations in honour of SMART’s

10th year by the Edmonton

Jewish Community Charitable

Foundation and Na’amat Cana-

da, as well as announcement of

a $5,000 gift from an individual

donor.

The SMART program assists

more than 160 seniors and their

families each year. More than

350 Jewish organizations and

individuals have helped sustain

the service during the past de-

cade and it has also benefi ted

from matching grants through

the province’s Community Spir-

it program.

With the funding from the

province ending this year, both

organizations involved in the

partnership are keen to heighten

fundraising efforts to sustain

SMART and to keep Edmon-

ton’s Jewish community united

and involved in the lives of

those elders who require assis-

tance.

“It was our pleasure to gather

with those who have shared

their time, talents and treasure,”

Derkach said. “And, in future,

we hope our donors and volun-

teers will help carry the message

of SMART’s many successes

into the community as we seek

new sources of private support.”

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LIFE LESSONS PREPARE ME TO BE MAYORI'm a city councillor for Ward 11 and I'm running for mayor of Edmonton. I want to earn your support.

I was born in Northern Ontario in 1956, the fifth child of my parents, Tony & Helen Diotte. My parents weren't rich. My dad worked as a locomotive engineer at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie and volunteered as a union representative. My mother was a stay-at-home mom who worked just as hard as my dad. Both my parents lived through the Great Depression and I learned many lessons from their experience.

The first was not to waste money. I remember as a young child, we would enjoy a steak dinner every few months and my parents would always say how lucky we were to have it. My mom would say: "Eat all of it, even the fat, it costs 99 cents a pound." I respected that. I loved my parents. They gave me so many gifts, including a love of reading, learning, understanding and common sense.

They encouraged me to go to University and I graduated from Carleton University in Ottawa with a BA in English, which led me to a successful 30-year-long career in journalism. Much of that was spent with the Edmonton Sun, where I was also a long-time City Hall opinion columnist, although I've also written extensively for Maclean's magazine and Alberta Report and worked at TV and radio stations.

One of my most rewarding assignments was sailing across the Atlantic on the QE2 with veterans who'd stormed the beaches of Normandy in 1945, when they were in their teens or early 20s. It was the 50th anniversary of D-Day in 1995, and most of these veterans were in their 70s and 80s. They had a great deal of wisdom. Can you imagine teenagers today, at age18 or 19, willing to put their lives on the line for democracy? I talked at length with these the men and women of WW2 who dodged bullets and saw their friends killed, all in the name of defending our democracy. I learned from them. And I was honoured to listen to their stories and re-tell them to tens of thousands of my newspaper readers.

I believe politicians need to listen to people who have faced adversity, like our seniors. I hear their concerns loud and clear. They tell me we must start spending tax money more wisely. I agree. We must stop the wild spending spree that sees our civic debt rapidly approaching $3 billion. That's about $3,500 for every man, woman and child in Edmonton! We must take better care of our core services like roads, sidewalks, snow clearing and transit, and stop needless vanity projects. City council as a whole must start listening to the people, their bosses. I like the idea of a new downtown arena, but of the three councillors running for mayor, I am the only one to vote against the arena deal consistently because it's too much tax money to subsidize a billionaire.

If you like what you hear, please come to volunteer, donate to the campaign or request a lawn sign.We already have a lot of great seniors volunteering. This is a watershed election on Oct. 21. If you want to see a new direction for Edmonton, we must work together to win!


DIGEST Grandparents Day rally to oppose senior cutsA rally to oppose public ser-

vice cuts affecting seniors is be-

ing held on Grandparents Day,

September 8, at the Alberta

Legislature Building.

The event, titled (Un)Fair, is

being organized by the Seniors

Task Force of Public Interest

Alberta.

The group opposes Alberta

Government is Alberta govern-

ment measures including cut-

ting $18 million and privatizing

homecare, cutting $180 million

in seniors’ drug plans, privatiz-

ing and cutting long-term care

beds and forcing seniors to ac-

cept the fi rst available bed away

from family and friends.

The rally will take place from

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. For further in-

formation go to www.pialberta.

com or call 780-420-0471.

Persons with Disabilities

Awards

Nominations are open until

September 30 for the Premier’s

Council on the Status of Per-

sons with Disabilities Awards,

which recognize Albertans

makes life better for people

with disabilities.

There are six awards: the Gary

McPherson Leadership Award,

the Marlin Styner Achievement

Award, and four Awards of Ex-

cellence in the areas of educa-

tion, employment, community

and public awareness.

Award recipients will be for-

mally recognized in their com-

munities, often at events coin-

ciding with International Day

of Persons with Disabilities on

December 3.

Call 1-800-272-8841 for more

information, or go to the Al-

berta Human Services website,

http://humanservices.alberta.

ca.

Hong Kong veterans

Minister of Veterans Affairs

Julian Fantino addressed the

Hong Kong Veterans Com-

memorative Association Con-

vention in Winnipeg on August

17, delivering remarks in trib-

ute to Canadians who served

in the Battle of Hong Kong in

1941.

“Canada has a proud tradi-

tion of military service and our

government recognizes that this

legacy would not be possible

without the service and sacrifi c-

es of the veterans who fought in

the Battle of Hong Kong,” said

Fantino.

“The Hong Kong Veterans

Commemorative Association

and Veterans Affairs Canada

will continue to work together

to help Canadians commemo-

rate and honour Canada’s vet-

erans.”

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COMMENT

LETTERS to the Editor

By Edith Kirby

“Out on a desert highway, she rides a Harley-

Davidson,” goes the Neil Young song Unknown

Legend.

Although you won’t likely meet Neil Young

or Fonzie, the Retreads motorcycle group has a

lot to offer and you don’t need to own a Harley-

Davidson.

The club is called the Retreads for a reason.

Most members are over 40. But there’s no age

limit but envious “youngsters” are joining, after

learning about this really cool group.

The Edmonton Chapter of this worldwide or-

ganization meets at 9 a.m. on the fi rst and third

Sundays of each month at the Yellowhead Res-

taurant, 15004 Yellowhead Trail. You’re invited

to join them. They’re easy to fi nd. Outside, look

for the bikes; inside, look for the helmets.

What, you sold your motorcycle? Join them

anyway. You’ll enjoy the motorcycle talk, and

may reconsider getting another bike.

You’ll learn about their out of town trips, bar-

becues, the good-will charity drives they get

involved in, such as “Ride for Dad” (prostate

cancer) and Santa’s Anonymous, and the just-

plain-fun.

One-quarter of the “gang” are women, and

they’re not just hanging on behind the old man.

They ride their own bikes, says member Bob

Thompson who, with his wife, has been a mem-

ber for 15 years.

This is September. Too soon the cold north wind

shall blow, and jumping on a motorcycle will be

six months away. Get riding now. The fi rst step is

get to the Yellowhead on the 15th of September

to meet the Retreads

If that doesn’t work for you, there’s lots of mo-

torcycle information online. Just do a Google

search for Edmonton and area motorcycle events

to fi nd a page full of different groups, interesting

rides and charity events, plus application forms

and contact numbers.

As Fonzie would say, “Ayyy!”

* * *

“Faraway places with strange sounding names.

Faraway over the sea. Faraway places with

strange sounding names, calling, calling, me.”

Long ago I dreamed of those faraway places

sung about by Jo Stafford, but I never got off the

ground.

Then one day I saw a bus at Westmount Mall,

loading up with seniors. Thinking maybe it was a

day trip to a Camrose casino, I asked where they

were going.

It turned out they were members of the Friend-

ship Force of Edmonton, packed and heading to

the airport to fl y to Germany. And there I was do-

ing yet another boring health walk around West-

mount Mall!

On further investigation, I discovered Friend-

ship Force is a worldwide organization with 350

member clubs around the world. They boast 21

clubs in Canada, four of which are in Alberta,

and the rest all across Canada. Only the Maritime

Provinces have none – yet!

The Friendship Force slogan is Changing the

Way You See The World.

Alberta members not only meet people in, say,

Greece, but are invited to stay with them in their

homes. In return, Greeks will land in Edmonton

to meet Canadians and stay in their homes.

Their latest press release says, “Exchanges take

people past the monuments into the heart of a

country and its people.”

I went to one party locally where we met Friend-

ship Force guests from Brazil. The Brazilians

wore national dress, and entertained us with their

dancing. Such fun!

Where have I been all my life?

If you’d like to meet and actually get to know

people from places such as Portugal, Norway,

Greece, and skip the all-alike hotels in the pro-

cess, check out Friendship Force at www.friend-

shipforce.org, or locally, at www.friendshipfor-

ceedmonton.org.

Or call Donna at 780-459-6761 at a reasonable

hour. You could say she’s, well, “been around.”

Lucky gal!

Edith Kirby can be contacted at maritimer1@

gmail.com.

Diotte column provides unfair election advantageEditor,

I picked up the August 2013 Edmonton Senior paper for personal reasons, though I’m not a senior yet!

I read the article “Toronto comparison underlines Edmonton debt woes” without checking the by-line.

I was appalled to realize near the end of the article that it was written by a person who is a candidate

for mayor in Edmonton’s upcoming civic election. The “article” even fi nishes with a plug for the

candidate’s election platform.

Given the circumstances the paper should state from the outset that the author, Mr. Diotte, is a candi-

date in the upcoming election and is using this platform to boost his campaign.

Mr. Diotte should know better than to be using a newspaper to unfairly reach an audience. The other

candidates should also have the right to respond if one candidate is given such an advantage.

Very poor judgment on the editor’s part to consider this as an “article.”

Regards,

John Bass

By Rick Lauber

Retirement can be a major turn-

ing point in life. You could be

leaving a career behind, which

can be a traumatic step. How-

ever, retirement can also open

many doors and allow you more

time and freedom to explore your

interests. You could take classes,

tackle that novel or travel.

As you seek out new pastimes

and pursuits, joining Toastmas-

ters might be an appealing chal-

lenge.

This organization, at almost

100 years old, is most recognized

for providing its members a safe

and supportive haven to improve

their public speaking skills.

Public speaking, you say?

If the very thought of making

a presentation to an audience

makes your knees knock, you’re

not alone. Before balking at the

prospect, consider that Toast-

masters provides far more than

speaking practice.

Here are just a few of the other

benefi ts.

As a Toastmasters group mem-

ber, you will be provided with

a booklet of speech projects to

work through. Speech guidelines

and objectives are provided;

however, topics are your own.

Sharing from your own personal

and/or professional experience is

one approach but explore more

unfamiliar topics to you by all

means.

Researching new subject mat-

ter, writing your ensuing speech

notes and delivering your speech

by memory will all help to keep

your mind sharp.

Toastmasters clubs are often

described as fun and friendly.

The regular meetings can pro-

vide you an opportunity to meet

new people from all walks of life

and, perhaps, form long-lasting

friendships.

Do you dislike having to ask

the grocery store cashier to ap-

ply the senior’s discount to your

bill? Or, maybe you’d could use

help with a heavy door but don’t

like asking?

With Toastmasters, you will

face the fear of speaking up in

public and then go on and do it –

thus greatly boosting your belief

in yourself. When you feel surer

about yourself you won’t hesi-

tate to speak up and can be more

convincing when you make re-

quests.

Many Toastmasters groups at-

tract new Canadians – people

who want to practice and im-

prove their English. By chatting

with these individuals and lis-

tening to their speeches you can

travel the globe without heading

to the airport, hauling a heavy

suitcase around or risking losing

your luggage during your trav-

els.

In addition to completing

speeches, Toastmasters’ mem-

bers are encouraged to sign up

for roles during regular meet-

ings; plan (or even compete in)

speaking and evaluating contests

and, perhaps, even serve on their

own club’s Executive commit-

tee.

By taking on more responsi-

bility within your club, you can

learn how to run an effective

meeting, within time constraints,

manage people and lead organi-

zations.

Good work doesn’t go unno-

ticed!


Toastmasters can provide ideal retirement activity

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Growth depends upon our abil-

ity to accept change.

So says Philip Berman in his

book The Courage to Grow Old. Well, if that’s true, we have

multiple opportunities to grow

as we age. So many changes…

In this fi rst column on change,

we’ll look at some of the major

categories of change we face in

our older years.

Home is one such. As we get

older, our earlier choices for the

perfect home may change.

Maybe we don’t need so much

room. Our kids are all grown

and it takes a lot of work to clean

a larger house. Then there’s the

stairs. Now a single-fl oor, one-

bedroom house looks better or

maybe an apartment or suite in

a condo.

Or maybe making meals is get-

ting too diffi cult. Many things

will go into making a decision

about moving from our famil-

iar residence but it is likely that

where and how we live will

change in the next years.

Although relationship changes

happen throughout our lives, it

seems they accelerate during

this period.

Perhaps our spouse develops

a chronic illness and our role

as husband or wife begins to

evolve into that of caregiver.

Many of our other relationships

disappear as some people relo-

cate and others die.

I remember asking my ninety-

fi ve year old great aunt if she

was pleased to be living to such

a remarkable age. “Why should

I?” she responded. “All my

friends are gone now!” A suc-

cinct commentary on relation-

ship changes some seniors face.

And loneliness may become a

major issue.

Another major issue is health,

Small health problems may

seem bigger now and new prob-

lems may develop.

I recently injured my leg and

experienced pain of a serious-

ness I had never before encoun-

tered. All of a sudden, many

things were out of my reach and

I found myself dependent in

ways I resented.

This gave me a glimmer of

what it means not to be rela-

tively fi t. It also provided great

motivation for me to keep my-

self as active as possible for as

long as I can.

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There is the personal aspect.

So much can change during

this time – our self-concept,

our values, our interests. As I

wrote in an earlier column, it all

feels like a second adolescence

where we once more struggle to

fi nd out who we are.

Finances can be a big concern.

We may now be dependent on

a pension, a fi xed income. Our

focus may turn more to spend-

ing our money wisely than to

concentrating on saving. Or we

may be forced to make diffi cult

decisions in order to pay our

bills. No matter what position

we fi nd ourselves in, we are

sure to experience changes in

this category.

Changes occur in relation to

work and the workplace. For

many of us, this is the time

when we leave our regular jobs.

Or we may choose to work from

home now. We may consider

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as seniors is to identify what we

would like to do to make these

later years valuable to us.

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perience as a result of all these

changes. We’ll also examine

the difference between change

and transition.

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we can cope with change. That

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Immigrants’ stories are Heritage Festival highlightBy Councillor Kerry Diotte

I love the Servus Heritage Fes-

tival for many of the same rea-

sons others do.

It’s a fantastic way to immerse

oneself into the dozens of the

cultures that make up this great

country of Canada.

You get to hear a wide array

of music from around the world

right in our own backyard at

Hawrelak Park.

You get to sample authentic

foods from around the world, a

true smorgasbord of delectable

delights.

You’re able to enjoy a family

friendly atmosphere where most

everyone is just, well, very nice.

Every year I learn another thing

or two about cultures that make

up the terrifi c fabric of Canada.

The three-day festival this year

smashed a fi rst-day attendance

record, pulling in a head-spin-

ning 108,000 shiny, happy peo-

ple on the fi rst of its three days.

That broke the previous record

of 94,000 people.

What I really revere though is

the chance to hear the stories of

people who immigrated to Can-

ada in hopes of building a better

life.

That’s the one big thing that

truly makes this festival special.

This year I chatted at length to

a woman who came from Co-

lombia to start a new life here.

She arrived in 2007 without

knowing how to speak any Eng-

lish. Gutsy.

“I took training to learn it,” said

the woman who converses with

ease today.

“It is so nice because I feel safe

here,” she told me.

We take that relative safety for

granted in Canada, I believe.

She said she lived in fear in Co-

lombia, a country that has long

been blighted by violence linked

to the drug trade.

She said kidnappings are still

far too common there. Corrup-

tion in politics and core organi-

zations is still a big problem.

We take our democracy and

safety for granted in Canada. We

take it so much for granted the

majority of Edmontonians don’t

even bother to vote in municipal

elections. That, to me, is sad.

We have a civic election com-

ing up here in Edmonton on Oct.

21. Ironically many immigrants

who live in this city would be the

fi rst to line up to vote, but they

cannot because they have yet to

become Canadian citizens.

Yet people who are life-long

Canadian citizens often don’t

bother to exercise their demo-

cratic rights.

To me, that is a real shame.

Regardless of who you support

for mayor or city councillor in

Edmonton’s upcoming election,

please get out to vote. Learn

from many of those people who

have immigrated to this country

who truly treasure democracy.

I am a current city councillor

in Ward 11 who is one of four

people running for mayor. You

can see some of the issues that

concern me and many other Ed-

montonians at www.kerrydiotte.

com.

Of course I would like you to

vote for me but I urge you to

check out the websites of others

in the contest.


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The fi ndings of the survey

were welcomed by the Cana-

dian Home Care Association.

“The survey fi ndings reinforce

what home care providers hear

everyday,” stated association

president John Schram. “There

are clear opportunities to im-

prove care for seniors, espe-

cially in home and community

care.”

In 2011, 1.4 million Canadi-

ans that received home care,

800,000 of them seniors, 65

year of age and over, or about

one in every six seniors.

“Although provinces and terri-

tories have made commitments

to enhancing home care for se-

niors, we have not seen a shift

in the funding and resources to

support new programs and ser-

vices.” said Nadine Henning-

sen, executive director of the

association.

“Of the $3,957 public dollars

spent per Canadian in 2010,

only $159 was spent on home

care. In fact, the percentage of

public health care funding to

home care from the provinces

and territories has either de-

creased or not changed over the

past fi ve years.”

The association is seeking an

increase in the percentage of

public health care funding allo-

cated to home care to meet the

long-term, chronic care needs

of Canadians, along with pro-

grams that safeguard the health

of family caregivers, and mini-

mize fi nancial burden, and pro-

vide them with information and

resources.

According to the Alberta Lib-

erals, the poll’s fi ndings are in

line with party policies.

“Alberta’s health care sys-

tem consistently fails seniors,”

stated health critic Dr. David

Swann. “This poll highlights

how important Canadians think

seniors care is and how our gov-

ernment must make immediate

changes to our health care sys-

tem.”

Alberta Liberal leader Raj

Sherman said the province is

going to face a severe crisis in

seniors care if the government

doesn’t start taking action im-

mediately.

“Alberta’s senior population

grows dramatically each year

and our current health care sys-

tem is not keeping up,” says

Sherman. “This government’s

failure to properly fund not-for-

profi t care has already resulted

in a lower quality of care and

greater barriers to care for many

of our seniors. The government

needs to change course.”

The Liberals want to see fund-

ing for non-profi t home care

doubled, to enable seniors to

live in their homes as long as

possible, and an increase in

publicly funded long-term care

beds to ensure every senior has

a place to go if their level of

care needed changes.

CMA calls for seniors’ health care strategyContinued from Page 10

If you would like to ask me

any questions about my core

values, I welcome those ques-

tions. And if you would like to

tell me your vision of how we

can make the city better, I wel-

come that too.

We are lucky to live in a city

like Edmonton where there is

so much opportunity and an

attitude that welcomes all cul-

tures to participate.

That is the lesson of Heritage

Days. We are a global village

right here in Canada. Let’s learn

from all cultures and make our

city the very best it can be.

To contact Councillor Kerry Diotte write to 584 Riverbend Sq. NW PO Box 21022 Terwil-legar, Edmonton, AB T6R 2V4 or email [email protected].

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By Fred Cicetti

[This is the second install-

ment of a three-part series on

breast cancer.]

The most common breast can-

cer symptom is a lump. Other

symptoms include swelling,

skin irritation, nipple pain or

retraction, and an unusual dis-

charge.

Early diagnosis saves lives.

The combination of a mam-

mogram, a clinical breast exam

and self-exams is recommend-

ed by healthcare experts to re-

duce breast-cancer deaths.

A mammogram is a breast

x-ray. If mammography fi nds

an abnormality, confi rmation

by biopsy is required. In a bi-

opsy, a tissue sample is taken

for analysis.

About 2/10 percent of mam-

mograms lead to a cancer di-

agnosis. About 10 per cent of

women examined will need

another mammogram. Only

about 10 per cent of those

women will need a biopsy. Out

of those biopsies, 80 per cent

will come back negative for

cancer.

Women 40 and older should

have an annual mammogram

and breast exam by a health-

care professional. As long as

a woman is in good health and

would be a candidate for treat-

ment, she should continue to

get mammograms and exams.

Research has shown that self

exams help fi nd breast can-

cer. Self examination teaches

women how their breasts feel

normally and to notice chang-

es.

Ultrasound and MRI are other

diagnostic tools.

Ultrasound uses high-fre-

quency sound waves to outline

a part of the body. Breast ultra-

sound can focus upon some-

thing picked up by a mammo-

gram.

Magnetic resonance imaging

(MRI) uses radio waves and

strong magnets instead of x-

rays. They can be used to ex-

amine cancers found by mam-

mogram.

Most women with breast can-

cer have some type of surgery.

Surgeries include lumpectomy

to remove only the breast lump

and surrounding tissue. A mas-

tectomy removes all or part of

the breast and can also be more

extensive, including removal

of lymph nodes and muscle tis-

sue.

Radiation therapy is another

form of treatment. It uses high-

energy rays or particles that

destroy cancer cells. This treat-

ment may be used to destroy

cancer cells that remain in the

breast, chest wall, or underarm

area after surgery.

Medicines are also used to

treat breast cancer. Chemother-

apy employs intravenous and

oral drugs that can kill cancer

cells in most parts of the body.

The anti-estrogen drug tamoxi-

fen has been used for more than

20 years to treat breast cancer.

Hormone replacement thera-

py (HRT) to treat menopause

symptoms and its relationship

to breast cancer has become a

controversial issue. Unfortu-

nately, many women experi-

ence menopausal symptoms

after treatment for breast can-

cer.

In the past, doctors offered

HRT after breast cancer treat-

ment to women suffering from

severe symptoms. However,

recently, a study found that

breast cancer survivors taking

HRT were much more likely

to develop a new or recurrent

breast cancer than women who

were not taking the drugs. This

study discouraged doctors

from recommending HRT to

breast-cancer patients.

Phytoestrogens, plant-based

estrogen-like substances, may

be safer than the estrogens

used in HRT. However, there is

insuffi cient data on phytoestro-

gens to evaluate their safety for

breast cancer survivors.

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Harley Hotchkiss Gardens

The Calgary Courts Centre

urban park has been named the

Harley Hotchkiss Gardens in

honour of the late community

leader and philanthropist.

“For 60 years, Harley Hotch-

kiss gave so much of himself

to building our community and

our province,” said Premier

Redford at the park dedication

ceremony.

“I know all Calgarians are

grateful for his generous spirit

and commitment to this city.

Naming this park after him is

our small way of giving back

and honouring his tremendous

legacy.”

Notable among Hotchkiss’s

achievements were his key role

in bringing the Flames to Cal-

gary; appointment as a Com-

panion of the Order of Canada;

membership in the Alberta Or-

der of Excellence; induction

into the Hockey Hall of Fame;

and an honourary Doctor of

Laws degree each from the

University of Calgary and Uni-

versity of Lethbridge. He died

on June 22, 2011 at the age of

83.

Super Visas

More than 20,000 Parent and

Grandparent Super Visas have

been issued since the program’s

launch in December 2011, Citi-

zenship, Immigration and Mul-

ticulturalism Minister Jason

Kenney announced recently.

The Super Visa is a multiple

entry visa valid for up to ten

years that offers parents or

grandparents of Canadian citi-

zens or permanent residents the

option of staying in Canada for

up to two years at a time. This

reduces the need for frequent

visitors to renew their status

during an extended family visit.

For more information go

to http://www.cic.gc.ca/eng-

lish/visit/supervisa.asp or call

1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-

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A UK study reported recently

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risk of getting Alzheimer’s dis-

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The number of cases of the

disease continues to increase.

But researchers comparing

the results of the Medical Re-

search Council Cognitive Func-

tion and Ageing Study done

between 1989 and 1994 and a

follow-up study done between

2008 and 2011 found that there

were fewer new cases than ex-

pected.

It is suggested that changes

in health behaviour and provi-

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of cardiovascular risk factors

such as hypertension, have pre-

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N. Swan Social Care Foundation.

The event held at the Shaw Conference Centre Riv-

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and inter-generational relationships and their contri-

butions to the community.

During the celebration, grandchildren will nominate

their grandparents, grandparents will receive awards,

and there will be cocktails, a gala banquet and a silent

auction.

Proceeds will go to support the foundation’s pro-

grams for seniors. These include community liaison,

resource/information and education, social issues

programs, computer training, advocacy and referral

services, a collective kitchen, drop-in activities and

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Incorrect information provided by the organizers

of the 2013 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games was

published in the August issue of Edmonton Senior.

The correct medal total for participants from Ed-

monton, Zone 6, is 99: 36 gold, 36 silver and 27

bronze, for a second place fi nish.

They won gold in swimming, pool - eight-ball, cy-

cling, athletics, slo-pitch, golf, creative writing and

arts and crafts. Silver was captured in bocce as well

as in cribbage, swimming, cycling, slo-pitch, golf,

horseshoes, athletics, tennis and arts and crafts,

and bronze in swimming, pool, cycling, athletics,

horseshoes, arts and crafts, golf and creative writ-

ing.

Zone 5 had a total of 129 medals; Zone 3, 93;

Zone 4, 87; Zone 1, 77; Zone 8, 60; Zone 2, 55;

Zone 7, 52.

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(Staff) -- Sales of residential properties were up in

double digit increments in Edmonton in categories in

July compared to last year, reported the Realtors As-

sociation of Edmonton.

Total residential sales in July were up 24.9 per cent

year-over-year with 1,875 sales (1,736 reported). Sales

fi gures are adjusted to account for unreported transac-

tions at month end. That compares with home sales ac-

tivity across the country that came in 9.4 per cent above

levels in July 2012.

Prices were also up year-over-year in all categories.

The average price for a single family detached prop-

erty in the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area in July

was $410,372, down 0.5 pr cent from June but up 3.4

per cent from a year ago.

Condominium average prices dropped 7.4 per cent

month to month but were up 2.6 per cent from 2012

at $242,516. Duplex/row house prices were up 8.6 per

cent over last year at $330,906. The all-residential av-

erage price in the Edmonton area in July was $350,726,

which is down 2.5 per cent from June, but up 3.3 per

cent over last year.

“These are the highest fi gures for July that we have

seen since 2009,” said Darrell Cook, president of the

realtors’ group. “Prices and sales have peaked for the

year and the month-over-month numbers are lower

than June but when compared to last year our market

is very robust.

“Although listings are up over the same time last year,

our inventory has slipped by almost 250 units. Going

forward, some buyers may have to consider compro-

mises to fi nd their new home in this market.”

According to the association, there was a sales-to-

listing ratio of 68 per cent was the result of 2,543 resi-

dential listings and 1,736 residential sales in July. The

total value of real estate sales through the Edmonton

Multiple Listing Service® System in July was $814

million, up from 18 per cent from July 2012.

“Despite the rain and fl ooding in Alberta last month,

the housing market has thrived,” said Cook. “Edmon-

ton has jobs, housing options, and an economy that is

attracting newcomers to the city and ensuring that cur-

rent residents have an appealing lifestyle.”

Alberta’s housing market continues to be one of Can-

ada’s most affordable according to the Housing Trends

and Affordability Report issued August 27 by RBC

Economics Research.

“Despite the fact that the market has kicked into

higher gear since spring -- thereby boosting prices and

increasing ownership costs -- Alberta continues to be a

relatively affordable market,” said Craig Wright, senior

vice-president and chief economist, RBC. “We will

likely see some disruptions in market activity trickle

through in summer data from the fl oods in southern

Alberta; however, we anticipate the strong provin-

cial economy will endure, supporting further housing

growth in 2014.”

In the second quarter of 2013, RBC’s housing afford-

ability measures, which capture the province’s propor-

tion of pre-tax household income needed to service the

costs of owning a home at market values, edged higher

for all three categories tracked. The higher the reading,

the more diffi cult it is to own a house.

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By Lisa M. Petsche

When the loved one they have

been living with passes away,

many older adults face the chal-

lenge of learning to live alone,

often for the fi rst time.

If there was a division of

labour with their partner, they

must either learn new life skills

– for example, managing the

household fi nances, maintain-

ing their home’s condition in-

side and out or performing do-

mestic tasks such as cooking,

cleaning and doing laundry – or

obtain help.

If their spouse was the more

physically or mentally able of

the pair, living independently

may pose special challenges.

If you have a parent or other

close relative who is new to

living alone, read on for some

areas of potential concern and

how to help.

Request a medication review

by your relative’s primary phy-

sician to determine if all the

prescriptions they take are still

necessary.

Ask their pharmacist about

available aids for organizing

and remembering to take medi-

cations. Ensure all prescriptions

are fi lled at one pharmacy to

better keep track of them.

Set up a schedule to take your

relative grocery shopping, ar-

range for a grocery delivery

service, stock their freezer with

heat-and-serve foods or arrange

for Meals on Wheels service.

Signing them up for a “cooking

for one” class at an adult educa-

tion centre or community centre

is another idea.

If they fi nd it hard to eat alone,

encourage your relative to tie

mealtimes to radio or television

programs of interest, look into

communal dining programs and

regularly have them over for

dinner.

Arrange for regular house-

cleaning service and, if applica-

ble, yard maintenance service.

If your relative has limited

income, they may qualify for

a subsidized community pro-

gram.

Call the Support Network’s

211 number for information on

a wide variety of programs and

services or the City of Edmon-

ton Information Line at 311.

If your relative doesn’t drive,

or shouldn’t, provide them with

a bus pass or taxi gift vouchers,

or investigate volunteer driver

programs for seniors. If neces-

sary, fi nd out about accessible

transportation services in their

community.

If your relative has been

deemed unsafe to drive, remove

any vehicles from the premises,

or at least take away the keys so

they can’t be driven.

If your relative has vision

problems, ask their doctor for

a referral to an ophthalmolo-

gist. If nothing can be done to

improve their vision, get them

a magnifi er for reading small

print, and other adaptive items

such as a large-keypad tele-

phone and a clock with over-

sized numbers. List important

phone numbers on a poster

board (use black lettering on

white), and place it on the wall

by their phone.

Perform a safety assessment

of your relative’s home to iden-

tify potential hazards. These

can include clutter, poor light-

ing and lack of proper stair rail-

ings. Then do what you can to

rectify them.

Visit a medical supply store

and check out the many prod-

ucts that might make daily ac-

tivities easier and safer. Sign

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Tips for helping a relative who is newly alone

Continued on page 19

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Saturday, September 28, presented by Sage

(Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton), in

partnership with key community stakeholders.

The Seniors’ Housing Forum provides the

opportunity for seniors, their families and care-

givers, to learn more about housing options,

support services in the community, and the re-

sources and knowledge we require to age well

in our existing homes.

The forum is now in its seventh year. Speak-

ing about the event, Karen McDonald, director

of community relations at Sage, said that it ad-

dresses the core concerns of many seniors.

“Seniors often express the importance of in-

dependence; knowledge empowers seniors and

supports this need for independence, particular-

ly when considering the importance of housing

in every aspect of their lives,” McDonald said.

“The forum is a great opportunity for seniors

and their families to have an open discussion

about their living arrangements. This discus-

sion is far more meaningful when everyone

has the information they need to make positive

housing choices.”

The forum’s doors open at 9 a.m. sharp,

with the event running until 3 p.m. at the Cen-

tral Lions Senior Recreation Centre, 11113

113 Street. Participants can visit the exhibitor

booths of more than 50 seniors-serving organi-

zations to learn more about resources to assist

older adults in their senior years.

Nine information sessions relevant to aging

in the right place will be presented. The topics

fall under three umbrella themes: Home and In-

dependent Living, Supportive and Facility Liv-

ing, and Living Well.

Featured session topics will be “Housing

and Health and Wellness Supports, Safe Home

Design, Legal Documents You Should Have,

Health and Home, Caregiver Support and Fam-

ily Dynamics, Financial Literacy and Housing,

Community Supports and Transportation, Safe-

ty in the Home, and Preventative Health.

Participants will also enjoy lunch, coffee and

tea, and door prizes. Limited free parking is

available at Central Lions, as well as residential

street parking.

There is no charge to attend the Seniors’ Hous-

ing Forum, however this event grows in popu-

larity each year, so registration is requested in

order to determine general attendance numbers.

Please call 780-423-5510 ext. 310 to register.

More information about the event is avail-

able by calling the information line above or by

going to http://seniorshousingforum.blogspot.

com.

Information supplied by Sage.

Seventh SAGE free housing forum coming up

(NC) – The time has pull up stakes and head to a new home.

Now, with moving day just around the corner it’s time to really get

organized.

“Mail forwarding, utility changes and packing supplies are just a

few items you will want to get ready for,” says Carlo Racioppo, a

broker with Royal LePage Realty Plus. “Plan your move in a series

of stages for a more seamless and stress-free process.”

Racioppo recommends the following timeline for your big move:

Weeks prior to moving

• Book a moving truck well in advance of your moving date to

ensure availability.

• Redirect all essential services to your new address.

• Update your contact information and provide a forwarding ad-

dress to your bank, insurance company and place of employment.

• Begin packing and designate an area within your home to store

packed materials.

Days prior to moving

• Label your moving boxes for ease of organization when unpack-

ing and clearly mark boxes with the room they are to be brought to

at your new address.

• If you are disassembling furniture, keep all bolts and screws in a

labeled bag or container.

• Keep important medical and insurance documents separate from

other moving boxes.

Moving day

• Be sure to set aside any personal items and valuables that you

will need during the day or immediately once you are in your new

home.

• Manage your moving inventory by making a list of all boxes and

items to be moved. • Check them off as they are delivered to your

new address.

After the move

• Inform your automobile insurance company of your new address.

Your insurance company will have a limited grace period for this

change, so be aware of your timeframe.

• Get to know your neighbours and surroundings so that you can

feel settled and comfortable.

Moving can seem a daunting task, but with the right planning

and preparation, you can make moving day a success and begin

enjoying your new home sooner. More information can be found at

www.royallepage.ca.

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By Jino Distasio

On any given night thousands

of Canadians languish in ram-

shackle housing, line up at shel-

ters or sleep in our streets and

alleyways.

It is estimated that, on any

given day, 30,000 Canadians are

without homes. This situation is

not limited to our big cities:

How can it be that in such a

prosperous country we continue

to struggle to house those most

in need?

How, too, can we have a con-

test in Winnipeg that asks folks

to name and photograph the

worst place to live? Not surpris-

ingly, “the winners” were room-

ing houses located in the inner

city. Sadly, this same contest

could be replicated across the

country with similar “winners”

easily identifi ed in every major

Canadian city.

Is there a simple solution to

such poor quality housing? Per-

haps we could start by shutting

down as many of these godfor-

saken places as we can.

But, as others have pointed

out, closing rooming houses and

other marginal forms of shelter

– even the poorest quality ones

– might cause more harm than

good.

For more than a decade the

University of Winnipeg’s Insti-

tute of Urban Studies undertook

several projects exploring room-

ing houses and single-room-oc-

cupancy hotels (SROs).

What we found was an indus-

try rife with contradiction, com-

prised of Samaritans and vil-

lains, willing to help or exploit.

In an initial estimate, we con-

tended that the hidden homeless

population of Winnipeg alone

comprises as many as 10,000

people.

As well, it is conservatively

estimated that there are 50,000

Canadians who are part of the

“hidden homeless” population

on any given night.

Many of these “hidden home-

less” live in rooming houses,

SROs or “sofa-surfed” from

temporary place to place.

How did Canada get here?

We allowed our affordable

housing stock to spiral down-

ward in two fundamental ways.

First, the federal government

signifi cantly diminished its role

in the provision of and fund-

ing for affordable housing, off-

loading the responsibility to the

provinces, which have not been

able to build enough units.

Second, most provinces across

the country allowed what re-

mained of affordable housing to

decline, leaving many to scram-

ble for the worst of the worst,

including rooming houses and

SROs.

To tackle the problem of poor-

quality housing, a practical so-

lution would be for provinces

to better enforce building codes,

occupancy standards and the li-

censing of rooming houses and

SROs, with the mandate to close

the worst offenders.

This swift action would effec-

tively shut many down. Howev-

er, in doing so we would have to

realize that a hefty price would

be paid for using this approach,

as many of our “hidden home-

less” would be plunged into cri-

sis, ending up on the streets and

putting increased pressure on

our already burdened shelters.

Herein lays the paradox. While

we know it is critical to have all

Canadians living in safe, afford-

able housing, closing thousands

of rooms would put massive

pressure on an already strained

system.

Yet perhaps this course of ac-

tion is exactly what is needed,

since the excuse of having no

alternatives is simply not good

enough any longer.

Perhaps such action would not

only provoke a strong tri-level

government reaction, but they

would be forced to fi nd alterna-

tives, including building new

affordable housing units and of-

fering the right supports to keep

people housed.

In work by the At Home Chez

Soi project over four years, we

learned much about keeping

people securely housed.

The solution was never about

simply providing housing; it was

also about creating a strong net-

work of individualized supports

that included mental health, ad-

dictions, employment and qual-

ity of life. This ensured the right

resources were made available

to keep people stably housed.

The Housing First approach

used in the project provides

strong evidence that supports

along with housing go a long

way to changing lives – and

saving the system money in the

long run.

As we move forward, we have

to realize that we need to invest

in all of our citizens. We have to

work hard to make available the

right types of resources and ser-

vices to help those in need fi nd

their own pathway to success.

But success must include a safe

and secure home.

Jino Distasio is director of the Institute of Urban Studies, and co-principal investigator for the Winnipeg site of the At Home Chez SoiProject. www.troyme-dia.com

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(Marketwire)—Fall is the time to get your home

ready for the coming winter, the most gruelling season

for your home.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

(CMHC) suggests you perform a variety of tasks that

will help you to avoid the most common – and costly

– problems before they occur. Some of these tasks are:

Ensure leaves and other debris are removed from

eavestroughs and downspouts for proper drainage from

the roof. Ensure that downspouts direct water away

from the house foundation.

Have your heating system serviced by a qualifi ed

company, every two years for a gas furnace and every

year for an oil furnace or in accordance with the manu-

facturer’s instructions. Have the chimneys or combus-

tion vents checked for nests or other obstructions be-

fore turning on your heating system.

Check and clean or replace furnace fi lters on a month-

ly basis during the heating season.

Gently vacuum in and around hot water baseboard

heaters to remove dust. Remove the grills on forced-air

heating systems and vacuum inside the ducts. Ensure

airfl ow dampers are open.

If you have a heat recovery ventilator (HRV), ensure

the air intake grill – located on the outside of the house

– is clean, the fi lters and core within the unit are clean,

the condensate drains properly (test by pouring water

into the drain pan under the core and watching the fl ow

through the drain tube), and the HRV is turned on and

is set at the right speed.

If you have a well, test the water quality.

If you have a sump pump, ensure it is operating prop-

erly, with no obstructions or leaks in the drain line.

If you have a septic tank, have it checked to deter-

mine if it needs to be emptied before the winter starts.

Remove and store window screens, install storm win-

dows, and ensure all windows, doors and skylights shut

tightly, including the door between your house and ga-

rage; repair or replace weatherstripping, as needed.

Ensure that the ground around your home slopes

away from the foundation wall to decrease the likeli-

hood of water draining into the basement.

Cover the outside of the air conditioner, and drain

and store outdoor hoses. Close the valve to the outdoor

hose connection and drain the faucet.

Winterize landscaping by storing outdoor furniture,

preparing gardens and, if necessary, protecting young

trees or bushes.

For a free copy of the “About Your House” fact sheet

Home Maintenance Schedule, or for information on

any other aspect of owning, maintaining or buying a

home, visit www.cmhc.ca or call CMHC at 1-800-668-

2642.

Tips for helping a relative who is newly alone

Continued from page 16

If money management is an issue, arrange for direct

deposit of pension cheques and automatic bill payment

from your relative’s bank account. Assist your relative

with contacting a lawyer to assign power of attorney

for property to one or more people they trust.

If they are experiencing fi nancial hardship without

their spouse’s income, ensure they apply for all pos-

sible government and private benefi ts, such as survi-

vor’s pensions and income supplements.

If necessary, assist them with taking in a boarder, if

it’s feasible and they’re receptive. Moving to a smaller

house or apartment unit or applying for rent-geared-

to-income housing are some other avenues to explore.

If your relative has cognitive impairment and their

partner was compensating, defi cits may now be more

pronounced or perhaps apparent to you for the fi rst

time. If this is the case, arrange through their primary

physician for an assessment by a geriatrician. Research

home supports such as telephone reassurance services,

therapeutic day care programs and home health servic-

es that offer personal care, homemaking, nursing, di-

etary consultation, physical and occupational therapy

and social work. A live-in caregiver is another option

if fi nances permit.

If your relative needs more help than community

programs can provide and the cost of private-pay ser-

vices is prohibitive, options include moving them in

with you or another family member and fi nding a resi-

dential care setting that meets their needs.

If feelings of isolation and loneliness are the main

concern, your relative may wish to consider sharing

accommodations with a friend, relocating to an active

adult community or, if their health is frail, moving into

a retirement home. They shouldn’t make such a major

decision hastily, though – encourage them to carefully

consider all of their options.

Lisa M. Petsche is a registered social worker and

a freelance writer specializing in boomer and senior

issues. She has personal and professional experience

with elder care.

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A spike in drownings among

Canadian baby boomers worries

the Lifesaving Society, a nation-

wide organization aiming to pre-

vent water-related deaths.

According to the society’s re-

cently released 2013 Canadian

Drowning Report unintentional

drownings were up 34 per cent

for people aged 50 to 64 in

2006-2010, over the previous

fi ve years. During that period

the population of the age group

increased by 19 per cent.

The society believes that the

effects of aging and not recog-

nizing physical limitations are

contributing factor to this in-

crease.

“Baby boomers now account

for more drownings in Canada

than any other age group,” says

Barbara Byers, public education

director for the Lifesaving Soci-

ety.

“Boomers may be reticent to

admit their vulnerabilities and

that puts them in danger as they

continue to participate in high-

risk behaviours around water ad-

opted from their youth, despite

reduced physical capabilities.”

Fishing, powerboating and

bathing are the most prevalent

causes of drowning, followed

by swimming and walking near

water. Almost two-thirds of

victims in this age group were

alone when their fatal incident

occurred.

The report declares it crucial

for baby boomers to assess their

physical capabilities before em-

barking on the water, as many

have medical conditions or

use medications that can affect

swimming ability. Heart disease

was a risk factor in 24 per cent

of drownings among 50 to 64

year olds.

The number of drowning vic-

tims who were seniors, aged 65-

plus, increased 12 per cent from

2006-10, but this was at about

the same rate as the growth in

their population.

For this age group, heart dis-

ease is a factor in 48 per cent of

water-related deaths.

Not wearing a life jacket was

a factor in 83 per cent of senior

drownings, higher than that for

people 50 to 64 at 73 per cent,

and the same as for the highest-

risk 18 to 34 age group.

Drownings of Canadians of all

ages rose seven per cent during

2006-2010, during which there

was a total of 2,425 water-relat-

ed deaths.

Preliminary data indicates

there were 347 drownings in

2011 and 344 in 2012, down

from an annual average of 487

for 2006-2010. In Alberta, 31

people drowned in 2011 and 29

in 2012.

The report also notes older

victims are getting into trouble

more often at times that have

traditionally been “off-peak”

for drowning incidents: winter/

spring months and weekdays.

The vast majority of drown-

ing victims continue to be men,

who accounted for 83 per cent

of Canada’s water-related deaths

during 2006-2010, it states.

The Lifesaving Society is en-

couraging people of all ages to

be cautious around water, and

reminds Canadians to never

swim alone, regardless of age

or ability. Further information,

www.lifesavingsociety.com.

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There is no other bird in the

province of Alberta that is as

friendly and bold as the grey

jay.

I fi rst encountered this jay

many years ago in the Cross

Lake/Athasbasca area to the

north of us here in Edmonton

but have since noted them in

Jasper, Waterton, Banff, Kanan-

askis Country and just recently

in the Cadomin region south of

Hinton.

The families appear to stick to-

gether, gliding quietly and sur-

prisingly out of the surrounding

forest and wooded areas. I think

the attraction of possible food

might be the attraction but any

sound or noise seems to require

some inspection on their behalf.

This bird is well-known to

those of you who camp in the

mountains or the boreal forest

and is sometimes referred to as

a “whiskyjacks,” which is de-

rived from the Algonquin name

for this bird, whiskjack.

The sexes are quite similar, the

adults showing fl uffy, pale gray

plumage and having a long tail.

The back of the head is darker

than the forehead, and the un-

derparts are grayish in colour.

The jay has quite a repertoire

of vocal calls, including whis-

tles, chuckles and other bird

imitations.

The usual habitat is dense co-

niferous and mixed forests, of-

ten with a campsite nearby.

I fi nd them quite friendly and

if one is camping alone can be

a load of fun when food is pre-

sented!

I believe they hoard food for

the approaching long winter

and as they are very early nest-

ers require a good food source

for the young birds, which can

be hatched as early as late Janu-

ary or early February.

The nest is usually in the

crotch of a conifer, well con-

structed with plant fi bres, vari-

ous roots, twigs, animal fur and

even feathers.

I have read that they can be

nest raiders but seem to prefer

seeds, berries and other fruits. It

appears that the jay uses sticky

saliva to glue food items to tree

branches above the height of

the eventual snow line.

The grey jay is generally a

slow fl yer, gliding with its

wings angled downwards, but

it is quite capable of fast, ac-

robatic fl ight when escaping a

predator or disputing territory

with another jay.

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I am happy to announce that in

July I had a “lifer” -- a fi rst-ever

sighting – of the secretive and

diffi cult to observe sedge wren.

One usually has to head for

fen-like habitat in the Cold

Lake area to hear and observe

this bird, although there have

been reports of it from Elk Is-

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years.

I spotted this one north of

Spruce Grove following a tip-

off. In fact, a reliable source

tells me he heard three in the

same area, the day after I was

there!

The sedge wren is the least

common of all our wren spe-

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boggy areas of grass-like sedg-

es. The male arrives earlier in

the spring and sets up several

incomplete nests before the fe-

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around them in hopes one will

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The marsh wren is a similar

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(NC) -- Canadians are among the most social-

ly engaged populations online. According to a

recent report by the Media Technology Monitor,

one in three Anglophone Canadians say they

check social media feeds daily.

With more than 18 million Canadians active

on Facebook alone every month, considering

the content you choose to share and who you

share it with is an important factor in protecting

your online identity.

Here are a few ways to manage your privacy

settings on Facebook:

Choose your audience

Use the inline audience selector to choose

who you want to share with when you are creat-

ing a post. The audience selector is located on

the bottom right corner of the composer, and it

allows you to choose the audience for each in-

dividual piece of content you post.

Unfriending on Facebook

If there is someone who you no longer want to

share with, unfriend them by selecting the gear

icon in the upper right hand corner of the per-

son’s timeline and click “Unfriend.”

You will still have the option to send a friend

request in the future and they won’t receive

notifi cation that you have chosen to unfriend

them. Additionally, you can “Block” another

user, which not only unfriends them but also

prevents them from communicating with you or

seeing the content posted on your timeline.

Reporting abusive or offensive content

If you see content on user profi les or pages

that you believe violates Facebook’s commu-

nity standards, report the content using the drop

down arrow at the corner of nearly every piece

of content. All reports are completely confi den-

tial.

Once you submit a report, the Facebook team

will review it to see if the content should be re-

moved and take the proper course of action.

Social reporting

This tool helps you deal with content that

makes you uncomfortable, but doesn’t neces-

sarily violate Facebook’s terms, allowing you

to safely send the person that posted the content

a message to ask them to remove it. This feature

also allows you to reach out to a trusted friend if

you need help navigating the situation.

Keeping up to date on privacy settings and

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friends, family and colleagues. To fi nd addi-

tional information on how to keep your privacy

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CENTRAL LIONS SENIORS CENTRE

Phone: 780-496-7369The centre’s annual Welcome

Back pancake breakfast will be

held on September 10 from 9

a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost is $3 and

the deadline for tickets is Sep-

tember 4 at 4 p.m.

An information session on

grandparents’ rights will take

place on September 12 from 1:30

p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a $2

fee and prior registration is re-

quired.

A class on chatting with web-

cams and Skype will be conduct-

ed on September 16 from 1 p.m.

to 4 p.m. The fee is $28 for mem-

bers and $58 for non-members.

A Dance Extravaganza toonie

workshop will take place on

September 13 from 11:30 a.m.

to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $2. Prior

registration is required.

A lecture/discussion titled

Growing Older, Growing Wiser

will be held on September 24

from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost

is $10 for members and $40 for

non-members.

JEWISH SENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTRE

Phone: 780-488-4241The centre is closed for holidays

during the month of September.

Programs will resume in Octo-

ber.

NORTH EDMONTON SENIORS ASSOCIATION -

NESAPhone: 780-496-6969

The welcome back fall bar-

beque will take place on Sep-

tember 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1

p.m. Tickets are $5 and must be

purchased from the front offi ce

before September 6. A silent auc-

tion will also be held the same

day from 11 a.m. to noon. Ad-

mission is free for this fundrais-

ing event.

Wednesday dances will be held

on September 4, 11, 18 and 25.

The cost for the dance only is $7

for members and $10 for a non-

member. Singles are welcome.

Dinner before the dance is $16.

For dinner reservations call 780-

406-0840.

A book sale will take place

from September 24 to 27. The

sale will go on until 7 p.m. on

September 25.

SAGEPhone: 780-423-5510

SAGE is organzing an Edmon-

ton Queen cruise with lunch for

September 6. The bus departs

SAGE at 10:30 a.m. The price is

$39, which includes the cruise,

lunch and GST.

Deadline for purchase of tick-

ets is September 3.

A trip to the St. Albert Farm-

ers Market has been planned for

September 21. The excursion

will also lunch at a restaurant

in St. Albert followed by a visit

to the Enjoy Centre. The cost is

$35 for members and $42.00 for

a non-member and includes bus

fare and the lunch. Deadline for

purchase of tickets is September

16.

A trip to River Cree Casino

takes place on September 11.

Participants will enjoy a free

lunch and receive a $5 gambling

voucher. The cost is $5 for the

bus. The bus leaves SAGE at

10:30 a.m.

On September 26 the monthly

birthday party takes place at 1:15

p.m. Cake and entertainment

will be featured. There will be no

charge for this event.

SCONAPhone: 780-433-5377

SCONA is hosting a fundrais-

ing barbeque, dance and silent

auction on September 6 from 6:30

p.m. to midnight at the Ritchie

Community Hall, 7727-98 Street.

The theme is Cowboy Country.

Tickets are $25. The cash bar

opens at 6:30 p.m.

SCONA also will be hosting a

mayoral candidates’ forum at noon

on September 23 at the Ritchie

Hall. The event will feature a light

luncheon, at a cost of $5. Please

call if planning to attend.

STRATHCONA PLACE SENIORS CENTRE

Phone: 780-433-5807A artist reception with Brandi

Hofer will be held on Septem-

ber 10. An exhibition of Hofer’s

work is in the centre’s Jeff Allen

Art Gallery until September 25.

Call for more information.

Roast beef dinner will be

served on September 11 at 5:30

p.m. The cost is $12.

The annual Falling Leaves

Bazaar takes place on Saturday,

September 29 from 9 a.m. to 2

p.m.

WESTEND SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE

Phone: 780-483-1209On September 5, 35th anniver-

sary celebrations will be held on

from 11 a.m. to noon. There will

be special guests, entertainment

and a free light lunch. Tours and

demonstrations will take place

during the open house from noon

to 2 p.m.

India is the feature destination

of Tasty Travel on September 19

will feature India. Lunch, $8, is

followed by a fi lm.

Barbecues, bazaars and fall registrations in September

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By Ruth Towill

Between 1962 and 1964 I was

a hospital nursing supervisor

working the nightshift at the

Victoria Hospital in Prince Al-

bert, Saskatchewan.

It was about 5:30 a.m. and I

was sitting in my offi ce won-

dering if I’d be able to stay

awake until it was time to make

my last rounds to pick up the

night reports from all the wards.

Then my phone rang. It was

the receptionist at the front desk

in the lobby and he said excit-

edly, “Mrs. Towill come quick!

A young man just ran in calling

for help saying there’s a lady in

his car having a baby!”

“Phone maternity and ask

them to bring an instrument

tray at once,” I said. “Find the

orderly and get him to bring a

wheelchair down to the front

door.”

I got up and ran down the hall

to the lobby, out the front door,

and down the stairs to the street.

As I ran down the stairs, I saw

a lady squatting down in the

middle of the road with her coat

wrapped about her legs.

“Where’s the baby?” I asked

as I knelt beside her.

She didn’t answer, just opened

her coat and there was the baby,

lying face down across her legs,

with the cord stretched across

its back. The baby began to cry

as the cold night air struck its

back.

The nurse from maternity

came running down the stairs

with the instrument tray and the

orderly came running down the

street with the wheelchair.

The nurse and I clamped the

cord and cut it. We wrapped the

baby in one of the tray wrappers

because I’d forgotten to ask for

a blanket!

We put the mother into the

wheelchair. The nurse took the

baby immediately to the mater-

nity ward and the orderly quick-

ly took the mother up the street

to the emergency entrance and

then up to maternity.

I quickly gathered up the in-

struments and tray and took

them to maternity where I noti-

fi ed the lady’s doctor about his

patient’s delivery on the street

and the fact that the placenta

was still undelivered. He said

he’d be right there.

As I returned to my offi ce

through the lobby, there was a

gentlemen sitting there, calmly

reading a paper.

When I asked the receptionist

who he was, I was told he was

the new mother’s husband who

had been on his way from Sas-

katoon and had no idea about

the exciting delivery of his

child! The young man who had

brought her to the hospital was

just a neighbor.

I have often wondered if that

person knows about how they

entered the world and if they

are still living in Prince Albert.

I can’t remember if the baby

was a boy or a girl. He or she

would be in their late 40s by

now.

Needless to say, I had no trou-

ble staying awake for the rest of

my nightshift!

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As a City Council candidate

in Ward 6 I have been getting

asked a lot of interesting ques-

tions.

When I am campaigning

door-to-door I often respond to

questions about infrastructure

by explaining my commitment

to maintenance and renewal

within existing neighbour-

hoods. When asked about my

background, I tell people that I

have worked and volunteered

for organizations like Big

Brothers Big Sisters and Engi-

neers Without Borders.

In response to questions about

fi nancial management, I high-

light my experience as a trustee

in managing the Edmonton

Public School Board’s annual

budget of almost $1 billion

and I describe my 10 years of

experience founding and man-

aging a fundraising initiative

for a community run school for

AIDS orphans in Zambia.

At one point I was asked,

“What is something surpris-

ing that voters may not real-

ize about you.” This question

resonated with me and led me

to refl ect on what I consider

truly unique about myself -- my

roots.

I have extremely inspiring

grandparents who motivate

much of the work I do.

On my father’s side, my

grandmother who is a retired

nurse still dazzles in her silver

dance slippers and my grandfa-

ther who is a retired children’s

dentist has gone ‘paperless’ in

his current business at 91.

They are Albertan business

owners who always live life to

the fullest and support me in

everything I do. I have learned

a great deal about fi scal re-

sponsibility and environmental

stewardship through them and

carry that teaching with me in

my work.

On my mother’s side, my

grandmother is a retired social

worker and who can out-Scrab-

ble anyone and my grandfather

is a retired Garneau United

Church minister and an Edmon-

ton Story Slam champion at 86.

They care deeply about those

living in poverty and also sup-

port me in everything I do. I

have learned a great deal about

social responsibility and the

value of arts, culture, and histo-

ry through them and carry that

teaching with me in my work.

I relish the idea of passing on

the teachings of my grandpar-

ents to my children and to our

city as a whole.

Recently, another question

prompted me to think in even

greater depth about my roots.

I was asked: “How will you

address indigenous Edmonto-

nians’ history and needs?”

The history and rights of in-

digenous Edmontonians are

topics that are close to my heart

because my grandfather recent-

ly discovered and researched

our ancestral connections to

both indigenous women and

Scottish fur traders who re-

sided in Fort Edmonton. He

chronicled this story in his book

What Lies Behind the Picture?:

A Personal Journey Into Cree

Ancestry.

This discovery has reinforced

my passion for human rights. I

have worked hard on the human

rights front as a public school

board trustee, in part to right the

wrongs of our past and thereby

honour my ancestors.

We need to listen to the voic-

es of our indigenous residents,

understand their histories, and

support their initiatives to meet

the needs of indigenous people

in Edmonton.

I think it is extremely impor-

tant that seniors around Edmon-

ton realize the impact that they

continue to have on younger

generations.

I also want to thank each of

you for your work in creating

such a beautiful city: I feel very

grateful to live here and hope to

continue this important work as

the city councillor for Ward 6.

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Radical life extension is unappealing for most(Special) – Research aimed

at unlocking the secrets of ag-

ing and radically extending the

average life expectancy to 120

years or more is now underway

at universities and corporate

labs.

Treatments to reduce or re-

verse the effects of aging now

being studied include growth

hormone treatments, natural or

drug-induced starvation diets

and genetic therapies.

But the results of a recent U.S.

survey indicate that if proven

medical treatments to slow ag-

ing process and allow people to

live decades longer, to at least

120 years old, were available,

most people would not want

them.

The survey by the Pew Re-

search Center found that most

people (56 per cent) say “no”

– they, personally, would not

want treatments to enable dra-

matically longer lives. But

roughly two-thirds (68 per cent)

think that most other people

would choose to live to 120 and

beyond.

The survey explored the pub-

lic’s attitudes toward aging,

medical advances and what

some biomedical researchers

call “radical life extension” –

the possibility that scientifi c

breakthroughs someday could

allow people to live much

longer than is possible today.

Overall, more poll respondents

thought dramatically longer

life spans would be bad (51 per

cent) than good (41 per cent)

for society.

Asked how long they ideally

would like to live, more than

two-thirds of U.S. adults (69

per cent) cite an age between

79 and 100. The median desired

life span of survey respondents

is 90 years – about 11 years

longer than the current average

U.S. life expectancy, which is

78.7 years. Just nine percent of

say they want to live more than

100 years.

“On the one hand, most Amer-

icans would like to live beyond

today’s average life expectan-

cy,” says Cary Funk, the sur-

vey’s principal researcher.

“But on the other hand, and

perhaps surprisingly, a majority

of Americans say they would

not choose to undergo medical

treatments to slow the aging

process and live decades longer

– to 120 or more.”

There is also skepticism that

radical life extension will be

possible anytime soon. Only a

quarter of survey respondents

think that by 2050 the average

American will live to be 120

years old; nearly three-quarters

(73 per cent) say this either

“probably” or “defi nitely” will

not happen.

Respondents foresee both pri-

marily negative consequences

for society if it were to happen,

Although a solid majority (79

per cent) think that life-extend-

ing treatments should be avail-

able to everyone who wants

them, most (66 per cent) also

think that, in practice, only the

wealthy would have access to

the new technology.

Two-thirds said they think that

dramatically longer life spans

“would strain our natural re-

sources” and that medical sci-

entists would offer life-extend-

ing treatments before they fully

understood the health effects.

While more than four-in-ten

adults (44 per cent), for exam-

ple, said that radical life exten-

sion would make the economy

more productive because peo-

ple could work longer, 53 per

cent disagree.

The survey sought to put the

forward-looking questions

about radical life extension into

perspective by asking about

views on aging, health care,

medical advances in general,

personal life satisfaction and

bioethical issues.

The fi ndings suggest that the

U.S. public is not particularly

concerned about the gradual

rise in the percentage of Ameri-

cans who are 65 and older.

Nearly nine-in-ten adults sur-

veyed say that “having more el-

derly people in the population”

either is a good thing for society

(41 per cent) or doesn’t make

much difference (47 per cent).

Just 10 per cent see the graying

of the population as a bad thing.

The survey indicates the pub-

lic also tends to view medical

advances in general as good (63

per cent) rather than as interfer-

ing with the natural cycle of life

(32 per cent). And the public is

optimistic that some extraordi-

nary breakthroughs will occur

in the next few decades.

For example, about seven-in-

ten survey respondents think

that by the year 2050 there will

be a cure for most forms of can-

cer (69 per cent) and that artifi -

cial arms and legs will perform

better than natural ones (71 per

cent).


Your decision to join a club may well affect friends and family,

who might themselves look at self-growth/improvement oppor-

tunities – Perhaps your grandchildren might join a Toastmasters’

club when they get older and you will have that in common.

Helping and encouraging others can be very rewarding. Toast-

masters clubs truly value more mature members for their life ex-

perience. You can offer to take someone under your wing and

teach him or her.

Your help can take many forms. Meeting another group member

for coffee and brainstorming ideas for an upcoming speech can be

very useful. Listening to another group member practice his/her

speech over the phone to you can also be benefi cial.

You might also sign up as a speech evaluator during a meeting

and offer your feedback following another member’s presenta-

tion.

Doing one positive thing for yourself often results in improve-

ments in a number of areas. Just think of how refreshed you feel

after a good night’s sleep. With Toastmasters, you are helping

yourself improve through many channels.

Testing the waters with Toastmasters comes with no obligation.

Visit as many groups as you like at no cost until you fi nd a club

(and other members) to your liking. You could be spending a great

deal of time here so it’s important to feel comfortable.

On the website of Toastmasters International, toastmasters.org,

you can fi nd information about, so you can select the ones most

convenient for you with regard to meeting venue and time. You

will fi nd clubs meet during both the day and evening.

So, if you are looking for something more active to enjoy after

65, Toastmasters might well be just the ticket. As you can see, the

organization offers plenty of benefi ts for seniors wanting to fi ll

their retirement years and be fulfi lled as well.

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Taking care of feet crucial for people with diabetes(NC) -- If you want to protect your feet

from rough terrain or daily wear-and-

tear, you probably reach for a pair of

shoes. But if you are living with diabe-

tes, the footwear that is designed to pro-

tect your feet may be silently and pain-

lessly causing you harm.

“Diabetes can cause reduced sensation,

known as neuropathy, as well as poor

circulation in the feet,” says Lisa Irish,

a Canadian certifi ed pedorthist who is

president of the Pedorthic Association

of Canada.

“If you are unable to feel your feet

properly, you may be unaware of irri-

tations caused by your footwear – and

wounds and foot ulcers may develop

without your knowledge. If these in-

juries aren’t treated immediately and

properly they can develop into serious

conditions.”

Experts recommend if you are living

with diabetes you should visually in-

spect your feet every day. Once a year

you should visit your doctor for a foot

check, for loss of circulation, and to be

screened for neuropathy.

Most importantly if your feet ever feel

numb, have a cut or sore that won’t heal,

hurt when you walk, or are red, irritated

or swollen, you should consult your doc-

tor immediately.

You may be referred to a certifi ed pe-

dorthist to treat your condition with or-

thotics or specialty footwear.

In addition to daily foot inspections,

wearing well fi tting, supportive foot-

wear is one of the best defences against

foot injury as it will reduce the possibil-

ity of irritations occurring.

More information on how Canadians

living with diabetes should care for their

feet can be found online at www.pedor-

thic.ca/conditions-diabetes.

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Foot care tips

Pedorthists recommend the following

foot care tips if you are living with dia-

betes:

• Wash your feet with soap and warm

water every day, but do not soak them as

this will dry your skin.

• Inspect your feet daily, using a mirror

if necessary, for any signs of injury.

• Avoid heat pads or hot water bottles.

Reduced sensation makes it hard to tell

if the pad or the water is too hot and you

may burn your feet.

• Avoid socks with heavy seams, as

they can irritate your skin, limit blood

fl ow to your feet and toes, and lead to

more serious complications.

• Wear shoes indoors and outdoors.

• If prescribed orthotics, wear them

every day to provide full-support, mini-

mize stresses and reduce excessive fric-

tion to your feet.

• When possible select lace-up shoes

or those with Velcro closures so you can

adjust the snugness of the fi t, particular-

ly if your feet swell.

• Before buying any shoes remove the

insoles, place your feet on them and

stand up. If your feet overhang the in-

soles at any point, the shoes are not right

for you.

Make sure your dog isn’t a driving distractionBy Glenn Cooper

(NC) -- Most people don’t

think twice about grabbing their

pet and taking it for a ride in the

car, to run some errands, or to

visit friends and family. How-

ever, with an increased focus on

distracted driving and overall

driving safety, there is growing

concern about pets in the car.

“Many people overlook the

potential distraction that a pet

can be, especially if they are

loose in your vehicle,” says

Achiel Goossens, senior man-

ager of auto claims with Aviva

Canada.

“They can distract you from

the road, impair your vision,

and even attempt to climb on

you while driving. This is why

properly securing your pet in

the car is so important.”

Here are some helpful guide-

lines:

• Don’t let your pets run loose

in the car.

• Don’t let your dog hang its

head outside the window.

• Secure your pets using a pet

friendly seat belt or safety har-

ness.

• Small pets should be crated

at all times.

• Avoid letting your pets sit on

your lap when driving.

• Never leave your animal in

the car unattended, especially

in the summer months.

• Consider installing a dog bar-

rier in your vehicle if you have

a hatchback, van or SUV.

Family circumstances vary, so

the tips above are for general

purposes only. If you have in-

surance questions, be sure to

consult your broker.

Properly securing your pets

and insuring they are safe in the

car before you hit the road will

give you one less distraction

that you have to worry about on

the road.

There are already enough

things that require your atten-

tion on the road, and you pet

should not be one of them.

For more detailed information

talk to your insurance broker.

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September has arrived! Stu-

dents are now returning to school

for another year of learning.

This is a good reminder that

genealogists can research school

records and other resources to

learn more about ancestors.

Besides children who were

students, an adult ancestor may

have been school teacher or

school trustee. If an ancestor

lived in a rural area of Alberta,

they may have very well helped

build the local one-room school-

house.

One-room schoolhouses dotted

all of rural Alberta at one time.

Teachers, often very young

themselves, taught children from

grade one through to usually

grade eight or nine.

One-room schools meant slates

and chalk, pot-bellied stoves,

Christmas concerts, spelling

bees, games of hopscotch, hand-

written school registers to record

attendance and marks plus visits

by the School Superintendent

several times during the year.

Older students often helped the

younger ones with spelling or

geography. Students arrived at

school by buggy on horseback

or having walked. There were

no such things as school buses in

the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The rural schools were a hub

of the community and often ag-

ricultural meetings or Sunday

church services were held in

them.

A wonderful example of a one

room schoolhouse exists at the

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Vil-

lage, east of Edmonton. Desks

are of original wood and it is

interesting to see the pull-down

world maps and the hooks for

coats in the entryway.

With a costumed interpreter

playing the role of teacher, you

will be transported to school

days past.

Strathcona County and Mu-

seum in Sherwood Park also has

an excellent display recreating a

classroom of days gone by.

In its Searching Community

Memories section, the Virtual

Museum Canada website, www.

virtualmuseum.ca, features two

amazing virtual exhibits pertain-

ing specifi cally to Alberta com-

munity schools.

Exhibit 3 is entitled One Room

Country Schools and is from the

Caroline Wheels of Time Muse-

um, while Exhibit 51 is entitled

Blanche Coultis: Pioneering

Country Teacher and is from the

Brooks & District Museum.

Alberta cities and towns with

larger populations would have

had several schools. Many of

these schools were brick and

had separate student entrances

-- one for the boys and one for

the girls!

In these schools, there were

several teachers on staff. Larger

cities also had technical schools

where young men could learn a

trade.

Teachers

Beginning in 1906, young

women and men who wanted

to be teachers took training at

Normal Schools operated by the

Alberta government in Edmon-

ton, Camrose and Calgary. The

course lasted four months at that

time! In later years, the universi-

ties offered training in the form

of an Education degree.

Teachers who taught in rural

areas often lived in teacherages,

housing provided by the school

board, or boarded with a local

family.

Research resources

The Edmonton Public Schools

Archives & Museum is a great

resource for genealogists with

ancestors who attended public

school in Edmonton.

Several years ago, I was able

to obtain photocopies of school

records of my maternal great

aunts and uncles from the 1920s

and also the records of my dad

who attended Rutherford School

on the Edmonton’s south side in

the 1930s.

The archives have a selection

of yearbooks, photographs and

textbooks plus some attendance

and health records.

For rural school information,

check with the historical societ-

ies or museums. Either or both

may very well have the original

school registers and photographs

as part of their holdings.

Community history books are

also great resources that may

contain lists of students and

teachers from certain years or an

article about when the school-

house was built and began op-

eration.

The Peels Prairie Provinces

website, www.peellibrary.ual-

berta.ca, includes a collection

of digitized postcards depicting

many of the Edmonton schools

built in the early 1900s.

Two books have been published

that may be helpful to you in

your research. Written by Dale

Holtslander, School Districts of

Alberta was published in 1979.

The other one is Pioneering with

a Piece of Chalk: the One-Room

Country Schools of Alberta,

1885-1982 by William Peter

Baergen, published in 2005.

I recently learned about an ab-

solute research gem that helped

me with my family tree. In 1976,

a reunion was held for students

who attended the Demers-Rolly

View School in the Beaumont/

New Sarepta area south of Ed-

monton.


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By Nicholas Spillios

Meryl Streep will be at the Toronto In-

ternational Film Festival. So will (hope-

fully) Woody Allen, George Clooney,

Sandra Bullock, Susan Sarandon, Kevin

Kline, Annette Bening, Michael Ignatieff

(stand maybe your perennial favourite,

Judi Dench. Even Omar Sharif -- yes, he

is still around.

This reporter is also going to be at the

festival, September 5 to 15, searching for

fi lm gems to alert seniors to.

It is not surprising that several of the

stars mentioned above are seniors. The

festival has built a reputation on senior

themes and senior stars. Film creators are

actually paying attention to us.

It is at TIFF, as the festival is known, that

we gdet a preview of fi lms we can expect

to see in the theatres later this year.

Thanks to my Edmonton Senior press

credentials I can take in the screenings

while avoiding some of the horrendous

line-ups that Toronto fi lmgoers face dur-

ing the festival. I will also be attending

the press conferences with the stars.

It should be fun. Mind you, it is not al-

ways smooth sailing. More than 1,000 re-

porters will be attending and this is one

place where seniors are not given any

special consideration. But I’ve found that

I can push and shove with the younger

members of the media and survive.

My average viewing last year was four

fi lms per day. After this ordeal, I did not

have the strength to enter an Edmonton

theatre until December.

So as I head out, hopefully having had a

good night’s sleep, with transit tickets and

pens in hand, wish me luck!

Here is part of the program line-up I am

looking forward to.

August: Osage County. If you didn’t

catch the fi ne play production at the Cita-

del, this is your chance to see one of the

most dysfunctional families in literature

as portrayed by a cast including Meryl

Streep and Julia Roberts.

The Fifth Estate. An account of

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the

whistle blower who uncovered U.S. con-

fi dential intelligence documents via the

internet.

Philomena. The title character played

by Judi Dench searches for the son born

out of wedlock she had been forced to

give away due to attitudes in her Irish-

Catholic community.

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. This

fi lm chronicles the early life and impris-

onment of Nelso Mandela, hero of Soth

African liberation.

Parkland. Paul Giametti and Zac Efron

take prominent roles in this depiction of

the events following John F. Kennedy’s

assassination.

The Last of Robin Hood. Remember Er-

rol Flynn? This fi lm starring Kevin Kline

and Susan Sarandon documents his last

years as a free living soul and tragic end.

The Armstrong Lie. A documentary

about Lance Armstrong’s descent as a re-

sult of the doping scandal.

The Railway Man. A British army of-

fi cer is tormented at a Japanese labour

camp in World War I I and sets out de-

cades later to confront the Japanese inter-

preter responsible for his treatment. Colin

Firth and Nicole Kidman star.

12 Years A Slave. A free black man is

kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841

but is fi nally freed. Michael Fassbender

and Brad Pitt are among the principals.

Gravity. Sandra Bullock is a medical en-

gineer accompanied on her fi rst mission

by a veteran astronaut played by George

Clooney.

The Invisible Woman. Ralph Fiennes

portrays Charles Dickens, more coherent

in his books than in real life, and Kristen

Scott Thomas the muse he falls for, who

reminisces years later about their relation-

ship.

As you can see from the above selec-

tions, this is a strong program with a

focus on political events, contemporary

social issues and literary sources which

seniors should look forward to in the fall.

I’ll be reporting next month if my an-

ticipation and suspicions were realised at

TIFF. Did the above stars actually show

up? What other fi lms should seniors look

forward to? Stay tuned.

Searching for senior fare at the Toronto fi lm festival


I recently learned about an ab-

solute research gem that helped

me with my family tree. In

1976, a reunion was held for

students who attended the De-

mers-Rolly View School in the

Beaumont/New Sarepta area

south of Edmonton.

A small commemorative

booklet was compiled listing

the names of children that were

students, a list of teachers who

served over the years and also

the local farmers who served on

the school board.

GENEALOGY ITEMS OF

NOTE:

•The Friends of Rutherford

House Society hosts an evening

presentation September 19 with

speaker Julie Heins, curator at

the Royal Alberta Museum.

Titled Grandma’s Attic: Old

Lace, this is a presentation that

will utilize artifacts to illustrate

different lace styles and peri-

ods. Tickets required. Ph. 780-

422-2697.

•Until September 14, the Pro-

vincial Archives of Alberta

presents a photo exhibit show-

casing the construction of Ed-

monton’s High Level Bridge,

which turns 100 this year). Ad-

mission is free.

•Another item of note about

the High Level Bridge. A cam-

paign is now underway to raise

funds to light the bridge with

LED lights. Bulbs can be pur-

chased and you may want to

consider buying one or several

in commemoration of ancestors

who lived in Edmonton during

the early years. See www.light-

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EDMONTON SENIOR, September 2013 31TRAVEL

ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS

Art in the Plaza – September

7, 14, 21 and 28 Original work

by local artists on display and

for sale. Noon to 5 p.m. each

date. Venue is the Community

Centre at 2001 Sherwood Drive

in Sherwood Park. Ph. 780-

410-8505.

Strathcona County Neigh-

bour Day Celebration – Sep-

tember 15 Live music, refresh-

ments and activities for all ages.

Event is free to attend. Cel-

ebrate the great neighbours that

make Strathcona County com-

munity safe, friendly and fun.

1 to 4 p.m. Community Centre

(Agora) at 401 Festival Lane in

Sherwood Park. Ph. 780-464-

4044.

Harvest Festival at St. Al-

bert Grain Elevator Park–

September 15 Live music,

activities and a mini-market.

Interpreters will take you on a

guided tour of two of Alberta’s

provincially-designated grain

elevators, the 1906 Brackman

Ker Elevator and the 1929 Al-

berta Wheat Pool Elevator. 11

a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is lo-

cated on Meadowview Drive in

St. Albert. Ph. 780-459-1528.

Devonian Botanic Gar-

den Events – September 15

Fruit Grower’s Festival Sep-

tember 28 and 29 Devonian

Botanic Garden Crafters Fall

Sale Handmade crafts from the

bounty of the fall garden. Pro-

ceeds support garden programs

and special projects. Devonian

Botanic Garden is located fi ve

kilometres north of Devon on

Hwy. 60. Ph.780-987-3054.

Seniors United Now Sher-

wood Park/Strathcona Chap-

ter Meetings – September 17

Topic: Medically At Risk Driv-

ers; speaker: Bonnie Dobbs.

October 15 Topic: insight

into the DriveAble assessment

along with a demo of test equip-

ment. Speaker: Barb Cartensen.

Everyone welcome. 1:30 p.m.

at Bethel Lutheran Church, 298

Bethel Drive in Sherwood Park.

Ph. 780-449-1816.

Edmonton Verdi Festival –

September 18 and various dates

up to November 3 2013 marks

the 200th Anniversary of Italian

composer Verdi’s birth and this

festival is in commemoration of

that. September 18: Verdi and

the Spoken Word Free perfor-

mances at both noon and 7 p.m.

Venue is City Hall, downtown.

September 28: Verdi and La

Gioventu A performance event

showcasing young talent. Free

to attend; 7 p.m. at the Santa

Maria Goretti Centre. October

11: Viva Verdi A gala concert

at the Winspear Centre. 7 p.m.

Featuring the Edmonton Youth

Orchestra, Edmonton Opera

Chorus and soloists. Tickets:

780-428-1414. November 1 to

3 20 Regions of Italy Extrava-

ganza Mini Conference Venue

is Santa Maria Goretti Centre.

This festival is sponsored by

The National Conference of

Italian Canadians (Edmonton

District) and the Celebrating

Italian Families of Edmonton

societies. Further info from the

website www.verdifestivaled-

monton.ca.

Friends of Rutherford House

Society Speaker Series – Sep-

tember 19 Grandma’s Attic:

Old Lace Join the Friends of

Rutherford House Society and

curator Julie Heins of the Royal

Alberta Museum for an evening

of lace education touching on

what lace was used for dur-

ing different periods and what

textiles were used to make it.

A lace-making demonstration

will be included. Coffee and

tea will be served. 7 to 9 p.m.

Non-members $25 per person

and Society members $20 per

person. Ph. 780-422-2697.

30th Anniversary Comedy

and Improv Evening at the

Arden Theatre – September

20 An evening with Colin Mo-

chrie and Brad Sherwood, stars

of the TV series Whose Line

Is It Anyway? 7:30 p.m. Ar-

den Theatre in St. Albert, 5 St.

Anne Street. Box offi ce: 780-

459-1542.

CBC’s The Irrelevant Show

– September 20 An evening of

sketch comedy. This show will

be taped live for broadcast on

CBC Radio I. 7:30 p.m. Fes-

tival Place, 100 Festival Way

in Sherwood Park. Box offi ce:

780-449-3378.

Edmonton Community

League Day – September

21 Many of the community

leagues in the city will take part

in celebrations at their respec-

tive community league halls

with activities including carni-

vals, outdoor movies and car

shows. Check the website for

details at www.efcl.org or call

780-437-2913.

Spruce Grove Historical

Grain Elevator – September

21 Harvest Fair A celebration

of agricultural heritage. Various

activities including hay rides,

old fashioned games and vin-

tage tractor displays. 9:30 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. 120 Railway Av-

enue in Spruce Grove. Ph. 780-

960-4600.

Edmonton International

Film Festival – September

26 to October 5 A total of 170

fi lms will be screened over ten

days in celebration of interna-

tional and independent cinema.

Venue is Empire Theatres at

City Centre, 10200-10 2 Av-

enue. Ph. 780-432-0844.

Rutherford House Culture

Days – September 27 to 29

Part of Alberta Arts Days, this

event spotlights local talent in

the arts community; enjoy af-

ternoons of music and art in this

historic home. Noon to 4 p.m.

each date. 11153 Saskatchewan

Drive. Ph. 780-427-3995.

2013 Accordion Extrava-

ganza – September 27 to 29

Hosted by The Edmonton Ac-

cordion Society. September 27:

Friday Cabaret 7:30 p.m. Tick-

ets $10 per person. An evening

of music and dance plus a trade

fair. September 28: Daytime

competitions, workshops and

trade fair plus a Saturday night

concert and dinner Septem-

ber 29: Pancake breakfast (9

to 11 a.m.; $5 per person) plus

daytime competitions, Open

Championship and trade fair.

General admission July 28 and

29 is $5 per person. St. John’s

Cultural Centre, 10611-110 Av-

enue. Tickets available at the

door or through TIX-On-The-

Square at 780-420-1757. See

www.edmontonaccordian.com

for complete information.

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Enjoy theatre, concerts and

dance presentations plus a vari-

ety of other cultural events. Go

to the Alberta Culture website

at www.culture.alberta.ca/cul-

turedays and follow the “Find

Events” link or call 780-415-

0281.

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Tourists keep returning to this

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ert country at the southern tip of

Nevada largely because of the

charm of its well-landscaped

riverwalk.

There are eight hotel/casinos

fronting the river, joined by the

paved walkway. Large trees

overhang the sidewalk, which

is lined in many sections by

shrubs and fl owers. Benches

are spaced here and there, along

with a scenic gazebo for good

photo ops.

The riverwalk is even more

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soft lighting from a variety of

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the lawns fronting some of the

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River watchers enjoy viewing

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tween the casinos. Larger boats

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such as Lake Havasu City, site

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The river itself is home to large

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Although the casinos lack the

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Belle casino, built in the shape

of a giant paddle wheeler.

When viewed from the water, it

seems to be actually fl oating on

the Colorado.

The outside section of one

restaurant overhangs the river.

Formerly part of the Joe’s Crab

Shack chain, it has now joined

the Bubba Gump Shrimp Com-

pany organization, and is com-

plete with all the usual Forrest

Gump memorabilia. After dark,

torches are lit and on cool eve-

nings a fi repit, for a very ro-

mantic atmosphere.

A city plus is a large outlet

mall within easy walking dis-

tance of all the hotels. More

shopping, with most of the big

American stores, can be found

in Bullhead City, Arizona side

of the river directly across from

Laughlin.

Laughlin is also a convenient

spot to use as a launching pad

to other destinations.

The Grand Canyon is less than

three hours away, and trips can

be arranged in here. Las Vegas,

which you pass through on your

way to Laughlin, is just over an

hour north.

An even shorter drive through

a series of hills takes you to the

old mining town of Oatman,

Arizona, where most of the

buildings have been preserved

and turned into stores or restau-

rants.

A mock gunfi ght is staged on

the main street of Oatman sev-

eral times a day. The other big

tourist attraction is the town’s

herd of free-ranging donkeys,

which roam the streets at will,

complete with fuzzy foals.

As in many locations which

rely heavily on gambling rev-

enue, accommodation is inex-

pensive. The Laughlin website

indicates average weekend

prices in October as around

$125 for both nights. A full

week in February averages un-

der $350.

The easiest and least expen-

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coach tour. Two or three tour

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Laughlin trips in the Edmonton

Senior. A nine-day trip can be

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theatre, concerts and dance pre-

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er cultural events. Go to the Al-

berta Culture website at www.

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and follow the “Find Events”

link or call 780-415-0281.

21st Annual Stony Plain Cow-

boy Music, Poetry and Art

Gathering – September 28

This event is being held in con-

junction with the Stony Plain

Harvest Fair and is sponsored

by the Stony Plain Cowboy

Gathering Society. Venue is the

Stony Plain Museum, 5120-41

Avenue. Indoor main stage;

some shows are free while oth-

ers require tickets. Feature per-

former: Tim Hus. Ph.780-668-

5578.

Fort Saskatchewan Down-

town Fall Festival – Sept 28

A great family event featuring

a Taste of Downtown and dunk

tanks plus a petting zoo. This

event coincides with the grand

opening of the new City Hall

and Public Library Building. 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 Ave and

103 Street. Ph. 780-992-6200.

Art Society of Strathcona

County Alberta Culture Days

Event – Sept 28 At the gallery,

member artists will be working

and there will be a display and

sale of their work. 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. A.J. Ottewell Art Centre at

590 Broadmoor Blvd. in Sher-

wood Park. Ph. 780-449-4443.

Edmonton Weavers’ Guild

60th Anniversary & Sheep to

Shawl Exhibit – Sept 28 Open

to all fi bre enthusiasts! Demon-

strations and displays. 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. 10139-87 Avenue. Ph.

780-462-6943.

Doll Club of Edmonton An-

tique & Collectible Sale - Sept

29 Show and sale of dolls, min-

iatures, teddy bears and toys. 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission per

person. Alberta Aviation Muse-

um, 11410 Kingsway Avenue.

Ph. 780-485-3025.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

World Tour – Oct 6 Radical

Reels Explore the world’s wild-

est terrain in this collection of

short fi lms. 7 p.m. Arden The-

atre in St. Albert, 5 St. Anne St.

Box offi ce: 780-459-1542.

CBC’s The Irrelevant Show

– October 11 An evening of

comedy with the capital re-

gion’s fi nest comedians and im-

provisers in a live taping of the

show. 7:30 p.m. Arden Theatre.

Box offi ce: 780-459-1542.

Beverly Towne Farmer’s

Market – Ongoing Tuesdays

Between May 7 and Sept 24

Produce, meat/seafood, pre-

pared foods, plants/perenni-

als and crafts. Open air mark-

etone-1/2 block south of 118

Ave at 40 Street. 4 to 8 p.m. Ph.

780-413-6244.

Sherwood Park Farmer’s

Market- Ongoing Wednesdays

Between May 15 and Oct 2 Out-

doors at Festival Place between

5 and 8 p.m. Monthly special

events. Ph. 780-464-3354.

St. Albert Farmer’s Market

– Ongoing Saturdays between

June 15 and Oct 5 200-plus

vendors. Downtown at St. Anne

Street and Thomas Street. A

project of the St. Albert Cham-

ber of Commerce. 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. Free park and ride from

St. Albert Centre. Ph. 780-458-

2833.

Stony Plain Farmer’s Market

2013 – Ongoing Saturdays Be-

tween April 6 and Dec 21 50-

plus vendors; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Indoor market at the Communi-

ty Centre at 5008-51 Avenue in

Stony Plain. Ph. 780-962-3993.

City Market Downtown – On-

going Saturdays Between May

18 and Oct 2 Outdoors on 104

Street, north of Jasper Ave.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ph. 780-429-

5713.

Old Strathcona Farmer’s

Market – Ongoing Saturdays

Indoor market offering pro-

duce, baking and crafts on dis-

play and for sale. Hours: 8 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Indoors at 10330-84

Avenue. Ph. 780-439-1844.

Callingwood Farmer’s Mar-

ket – Ongoing Sundays and

Wednesdays Between May 5

and Oct 13 Market runs rain or

shine. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. and Wednesday hours:

2 to 6 p.m. 69 Avenue and 178

Street. Ph. 780-487-8649.

Government House Tours –

Ongoing Sundays and Holiday

Mondays An opportunity for

a guided tour of Government

House, which was built in 1913.

Free tours take place from

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No res-

ervations required. 12845-102

Ave. Ph. 780-427-2281.

IN CONCERT

Festival Place – Sept 13 Roots

singer-songwriter Ben Sures:

CD Release 7:30 p.m. Sept 19

Matt Dusk An evening with

this singer, songwriter, pro-

ducer, arranger and jazz-pop

musicologist. 7:30 p.m. Sept

20 Mark Sterling’s Delta Blues

Show An evening of blues. 7:30

p.m. Sept 21 Eric Burdon &

The Animals An evening of pop

and rock. 7:30 p.m. Sept 27 Lee

Harvey Osmond An evening of

pop and rock. 7:30 p.m. Sept 28

Roy Rogers Trio An evening of

blues with this slide guitarist.

7:30 p.m. October 7 Hanson An

evening of pop and rock music.

7:30 p.m. Oct 11 Dar Williams

An evening with this singer-

songwriter. 7:30 p.m. Oct 11

Sultans of String An evening of

world music. 7:30 p.m. Festival

Place is located at 100 Festival

Way. Ph: 780-449-3378.

Edmonton Symphony Or-

chestra – Sept 17 ESO and

Winspear Overture The orches-

tra and the Winspear Centre

invite you to be their guest at

this free one-hour information

session/backstage tour. Lunch

and beverages will be provided.

Please call 780-401-2517 if

you would like to attend. Sept

18 Midweek Classics Series:

Handel, Mozart & Beethoven

Featuring Serhiy Salov (piano).

7:30 p.m. September 20 and 21

Robbins Pops Series: Leading

Men of Broadway 8 p.m. Sept

24 Air Canada Presents Se-

ries: Joshua Bell (violin). 7:30

p.m. September 28 Landmark

Homes Master Series: Span-

ish Symphony Featuring Elmar

Oliveira (violin). 8 p.m.

Horizon Stage – Sept 19 Chris

Hillman & Herb Pedersen An

evening of country and rock.

Seniors $35; 7:30 p.m. perfor-

mance. Sept 28 George Canyon

an evening with this Canadian

country music artist. Seniors

$40; 7:30 p.m. performance.

1001 Calahoo Road in Spruce

Grove. Tickets: 780-962-8995

or 1-888-655-9090.

Continued on

Prices based on per person (double occupancy) Cdn. Funds + GST on Cdn. Tours

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MOOSE JAW TEMPLE GARDENS

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HISTORIC DEADWOOD $429.00 (Guaranteed)

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Deadwood, 2 nights Moose Jaw Temple Gardens,

$45 Casino pkg (Sask.), Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Black Hills Tour ($15 p.p.)

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trip to Vegas & Grand Canyon

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2 in Helena,5 meals and Hotel gaming package.

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10 days – Sept 15Includes: 9 nights, 11 meals, Virginia City,

Imax & Grizzly Wolf Visitors center, discover Yellowstone, Keystone Steam train ride to Hill City, Homestake Gold Mine, Ft. Pierre

Railroad and Living Map Presentation with lunch, Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse

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Includes 3 breakfasts,Village Cheese Company,

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Indulge yourself on New Zealand’s North IslandBy Ruth Atherley

Going on vacation always

seems like a bit of a splurge, no

matter what your budget.

For many, a trip to New Zea-

land is tied to a festive occa-

sion. For some, it’s a milestone

anniversary, a family reunion or

a honeymoon; for others, it al-

lows them to tick off a bucket

list location.

While there are plenty of bud-

get and reasonably-priced plac-

es to stay on both the North and

South Islands, there is a grow-

ing trend for even the most bud-

get-conscious visitors to take a

night or two and indulge them-

selves by staying at one of the

country’s fi ner lodges or hotels.

Here are some interesting,

unique and special places to

stay on New Zealand’s North

Island.

The Boatshed on Waiheke Is-

land, just a 40-minute ferry ride

from Auckland, offers visitors a

charming piece of Kiwi life.

It offers an eclectic mix of

different buildings, spaces and

room types – all with a view of

the ocean. The fi ve suites and

two bungalows are designed to

suggest “baches” – a New Zea-

land term for a holiday home.

Exclusive to guests is fi ne

dining at The Boatshed’s res-

taurant. Service is in a relaxed,

alfresco setting, with excep-

tional New Zealand seafood

and gourmet meat cuts ac-

companied by organic, locally

sourced produce, some grown

at The Boatshed itself. The fact

that this luxury accommodation

is located on Waiheke Island,

which is home to a number of

beautiful vineyards and local

artists and offers lovely beach-

es, just makes it that much more

of a treat.

Also for wine lovers, there is

Black Barn, located in the wine-

producing region of Hawke’s

Bay. This winery and vineyard

produces fabulous wines and

also offers accommodation –

right in the vineyard.

There are 14 distinctive, self-

contained accommodations of-

fering character and style, from

an eight-bedroom luxury retreat

to a two-bedroom turn-of-the-

century cottage in the heart of

the vineyard.

Black Barn offers wine lovers

something special, including

the fact that everyone at Black

Barn loves to talk wine. One

question to the staff turns into a

half-hour conversation between

wine-loving friends.

For music fans, Black Barn

presents a series of summer

concerts where you can sit

outside, put your feet up, sip

a glass of wine, and enjoy the

good life.

In the Bay of Islands, travel-

lers can fully indulge them-

selves at Eagles Nest, which of-

fers a choice of fi ve magnifi cent

villas nestled into a beautiful

peninsula with stunning ocean

views.

The breathtaking scenery

blends with the creative and

sophisticated architectural and

interior design, making the vil-

las feel completely connected

to nature. Culinary resources

include resident chefs, a superb

wine cellar and fresh, locally

sourced foods.

Eagles Nest is often used by

larger families or groups for

weddings and other celebra-

tions, allowing event guests to

stay together in the villas, creat-

ing even greater memories.

Air New Zealand, www.

airnewzealand.ca, has direct

non-stop fl ights from Vancou-

ver to Auckland and offers

fl ights from many other North

American cities. For more in-

formation about New Zealand,

check out www.NewZealand.

com.

Info to go:

The Boatshed: Bed and break-

fast rates for July to September

2013 start at $531 CAD per

room per night. http://www.

boatshed.co.nz/

Black Barn: Retreats start at

$321 CAD per night. http://

www.blackbarn.com/

Eagles Nest: Rates start at

$1,066 CAD per villa per night

and include a bottle of Laurent

Perrier Champagne upon ar-

rival, fresh fruit platter (replen-

ished daily), gourmet breakfast

provisions (replenished daily),

selected mini-bar items, high-

speed wireless internet access

and daily servicing of the villa.

http://www.eaglesnest.co.nz/

Seniors’ Fall GetawayOctober 20-23, 2013 (Sunday - Wednesday)

$645*per person

Three nights accommodationWelcome ReceptionThree breakfasts, four lunches, three dinnersEntertainmentSocial programs & activitiesReturn transportation from Calgary or EdmontonAll taxes & gratuities

*Rates are per person based on double occupancy in a Fairmont Room. Call for pickup locations.

1.800.441.1414fairmont.com/jasper

Surround yourself with Fairmont luxury while enjoying fitness programs, craft classes, delicious

meals, card games, entertainment and more!

HAVE A LITTLE FUN THIS FALL!

from


Full Moon Folk Club – Sept

20 Chris Hillman/Herb Peder-

sen October 4 Ron Sexsmith

Band Special guest: Jenn Grant.

Doors open for both concerts at

7:30 p.m. with shows at 8 p.m.

St. Basil`s Cultural Centre,

10819-71 Avenue. Tickets from

TIX-On-The-Square, 780-420-

1757, or Acoustic Music Shop.

Shell Theatre at DOW Cen-

tre – Sept 20 Spirit of the West

An evening of music and story-

telling. 7:30 p.m. performance.

$42 tickets senior. Sept 21 Lisa

Hewitt In Concert An evening

with this country music artist.

7:30 p.m. performance. Sept

27 George Canyon An acoustic

concert with this country per-

former. 7:30 p.m. performance.

Sept 28 Donald Lee and the Ka-

cafeenated Saxophone Quartet

A concert in celebration of Al-

berta Arts Days. Tickets are free

but must be reserved ahead. Oct

4 Going To Graceland Featur-

ing the James Murdoch Band

and members of Le Fuzz. 7:30

p.m. performance. $31 tickets

senior. The DOW Centre is lo-

cated at 8700-84 Street in Fort

Saskatchewan. Tickets: 780-

992-6400 or 1-888-655-9090.

Northern Light Folk Club –

Sept 21 Dave Gunning October

5 Valdy Concerts at 8 p.m. at

Queen Alexandra Community

Hall, 10425 University Ave.

Tickets, TIX-On-The-Square,

780-420-1757, or at Acoustic

Music or Myhre’s Music.

Arden Theatre – Sept 27

Sloan An evening of Cana-

dian indie rock with this Juno

Award and multiple East Coast

Music Award winning group.

Performance at 7:30 p.m. Oct

5 Current Swell An evening

of upbeat folk, rock and reg-

gae by this group, which was

founded by St. Albert natives

Scott Stanton and Dave Lang.

At 6:30 p.m. in the main lobby,

there will be a 30th anniversary

celebration with beverages and

hors d’oeuvres; concert at 7:30

p.m. Box offi ce: 780-459-1542.

Pro Coro Canada – Sept 29

In celebration of Alberta Cul-

ture Days, this concert is free to

attend. Presented by Pro Coro

Canada and the Winspear Cen-

tre, featured will be the Taiko

Duo Booming Tree plus music

from around the world. A Time

for Everything will include the

world premiere of The Twilight

Cities by Canadian Kristopher

Fulton. 2:30 p.m. performance.

Further info: 780-428-1414.

Edmonton Chamber Music

Society – Oct 4 London Handel

Players 8 p.m. performance at

Convocation Hall at the U of

A Campus. Special prices for

seniors 65-plus. TIX-On-The-

Square, 780-420-1757, or at the

Gramophone, 780-428-2356.

Organic: Organ In Concert

Series – Oct 6 Presented by the

Royal Canadian College of Or-

ganists Edmonton. Rachel Lau-

rin In Concert This musician

is from Quebec. 3 p.m. perfor-

mance at the Winspear Centre.

Tickets through TIX-On-The-

Square, 780-420-1757, or at the

door.

Alberta Baroque Ensemble –

Oct 6 Brandenburg Concerto

No. 4 A 3 p.m. performance

at Robertson-Wesley United

Church, 10209-123 St. Tickets

at TIX-On-The-Square, 780-

420-1757, The Gramophone or

at the door. Ph. 780-467-6531.

Edmonton Recital Series

– Oct 8 Main Series 1: New

Orford String Quartet Venue

is Muttart Hall at Alberta Col-

lege, 10050 MacDonald Drive.

Tickets $25 senior. 7:30 p.m.

Tickets through TIX-On-The-

Square at 780-420-1757.

THEATRE

Jubilations Dinner Theatre

– Aug 30 to Oct 27 Best of

Friends Reunion West Edmon-

ton Mall, Phase II, upper level.

Tickets: 780-484-2424.

Mayfi eld Dinner Theatre –

Sept 6 to Nov 3 A Closer Walk

With Patsy Cline Mayfi eld Inn

& Suites, 166 St. and 109 Ave.

Tickets: 780-483-4051.

Citadel Theatre – Sept 21 to

Oct 13 A Long Day’s Journey

Into Night Sept 28 to Nov 17

The Daisy Theatre A modern

vaudeville. The Citadel is locat-

ed at 9828-101A Avenue. Box

offi ce: 780-425-1820.

MUSEUMS AND

ART EXHIBITS

Royal Alberta Museum –

June 15 to Oct 6 The Art of

Seating – Two Hundred Years

of American Design American

chair design from the early 19th

century to the present day. July

2 to December 9 Milton and

Cheadle Plates An exhibit of

delicately decorated fi ne bone

china plates crafted by the Min-

ton Factory in England. These

dessert plates date back to the

1860s and showcase scenes of

what is now Alberta in that era.

12845-102 Avenue. Ph. 780-

453-9100.

Art Gallery of Alberta – June

29 to Oct 6 19th Century Brit-

ish Photographs from The Na-

tional Gallery of Canada July

20 to Oct 6 New Acquisitions:

Views and Vistas July 20 to

Nov 24 Water Into Art: British

Watercolours from the Victoria

& Albert Museum (London)

1750 to 1950. 2 Sir Winston

Churchill Square. Ph. 780-422-

6223.

The Paint Spot/The Naess

Gallery – Aug 21 to Sept 30

Array, a group abstract exhibi-

tion. Oct 4 to Nov 15 All In A

Day’s Dream, an exhibition of

work by artist Kristine Søbstad.

10032-81 Ave. Ph. 780-432-

0240.

DANCE

Alberta Ballet – October 4 and

5 7:30 p.m. performances both

dates. Northern Alberta Jubilee

Auditorium. Tickets: 780-428-

6839.

Citie Ballet – October 5 and 6

HereAfter Performance at 7:30

p.m. on October 5 and at 2:30

p.m. on October 6. Special pric-

ing for 60-plus. Timms Centre

for the Arts, U of A Campus.

Tickets: 780-472-7774.

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The Wetaskiwin Jammers

ACCORDION

EXTRAVAGANZA!

FRIDAY NIGHT Family CabaretSEPTEMBER 27 at 7:30pm

SATURDAY NIGHT Dinner/ConcertSEPTEMBER 28 at 6:00 pmBruce Gassman and the Acclarionduo with Becky Sajo-Carovillanoand David Carovillano

SATURDAY & SUNDAY ACTIVITIES 9:00am - 4:00pmCompetitions, Workshops, Trade Show

Friday Cabaret 7:30pm - $10.00Saturday Dinner/Concert 6:00pm - $50.00Sat/Sun 9:00am - 4:00pm - $5.00(18 yrs & under free)

www.edmontonaccordion.com780-929-8836 or 780-951-2263email: [email protected]: Available at the door,at Tix on the Square (780-420-1757)or 780-468-4788

September 27-29, 2013

St. John’s Cultural Centre10611 - 110 Avenue, Edmonton


LadiesFriendly, active, fi t single lady,

63 yrs desires to meet similar

gent 60-70, to enjoy life’s in-

terests together. NS, SD Let’s

meet for coffee. Box # 3093.

62 yrs young, attractive lady,

looking for 58+ healthy, happy

gentleman, in shape, NS, who

enjoys life. Photos will be re-

turned. Box# 3092.

Caring, fun loving, fi nancially

secure lady in good health

would like to meet a single,

NS, SD, BA christian man with

good morals and sense of hu-

mor, 60-70 yrs. Race, weight

not a problem. I am a plus size

gal who loves to travel, go to

movies, dinner out, cooking,

C&W music and gospel con-

certs. Want to meet for coffee?

Box # 3088.

Attractive lady, slim, outgoing

healthy, sincere, fi nancially se-

cure, wishes to meet a gentle-

man 70 or younger, in good

health, honest, caring, loving,

for companionship and possi-

bly relationship. Pets welcome.

Box # 3096.

Calling a 67 -75 yrs gentleman,

NS, SD, with a zest for life,

clean cut, no couch potatoes,

interested in companionship,

warmer climate wintering, and

understands sharing. Box #

3097.

Sask. farm gal, retired teacher,

widow, NS, SD. Enjoys mu-

sic, theatre, travel, people, life.

Studied, worked in England &

Europe. Hope to meet a spe-

cial senior man, secure, hon-

est, happy, 75+, & healthy (+-).

Box # 3098.

SWF, NS, SD, 74 yrs old,

would like to meet NS, SD,

gentleman between 67-76 yrs,

who is honest, sincere and

good natured, for a long term

friendship. In good health, like

to go on walks, drive and trav-

el. No pets please. Box # 3089.

Gentleman

SWM, healthy, 75 yrs young,

5’8”, NS, ND, and I am fi nan-

cially secure. Attention healthy

fun loving ladies: Searching

for a woman who likes to take

drives in the country, picnics

by the water, and likes to dine

out. Take a chance with me and

let me sweep you off your feet.

Box # 3084.

SENIORS MEETING SENIORSSWM over 60 fun fi t, 6 foot

180 lbs with money and looks.

Seeks Asian lady, 50 yrs or

younger, fi t and pretty. Box #

3094.

Semi retired heavy set male

in good health. 5’10” enjoys

C&W music, playing cards,

active, NS, SD, affection-

ate, would like to meet same.

Phone at 780-983-2473.

Traveling Companion

Lady is looking for a lady be-

tween 68 and 78, for traveling

companion. Usually travel in

Sept. to Fairmount and Palm

Springs in February. Box #

3095.

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and you could win a prize. Every three months a winning entry is selected

to win a prize of $50. The deadline for the current contest is September 30.

To send in electronic copies of your travel photos, go to www.seniorsGO-travel.com and click on “Travel Photo Contest.” Mail your photographs to: Travel Photo Contest, Edmonton Senior, #112, 25 Chisholm Avenue, St. Albert, AB T8N 5A5.

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EDMONTON SENIOR SERVICES

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Needed - Active,

enthusiastic, honest senior,

A.S.A.P. with car and time to

aid isolated “budding artist” to

“bring art work to the world.”

If interested, call 780-938-3727

after 6pm.

HELP WANTED

Senior closet writer who has

written 4 plays, book, partial

screen play needs to spend time

with someone who is familiar

with play writing and screen

play writing to help fi ne tune

the work I have done and dis-

cuss work in progress. All my

main characters are seniors and

majority of my locations are in

Edmonton. Would like to meet

once or twice a month and

would pay for the help. Box #

3091.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Seeking responsible, clean, qui-

et, N/S, for clean and bright fur-

nished one bed basement suite

in Highlands. $650.00 plus half

of utilities, call 780-462-7517.

WANTED

Want to buy gas station col-

lectibles, gas pumps, globes,

signs, oil and grease tins (Red

Head, D-A, White Rose, Air

Meters, and soda pop signs).

Phone 780-464-0199 and ask

for George.

FOR SALE

Burial plot in Evergreen Me-

morial, Garden Gethsemane,

offers call 780-487-5520.

Burial plot Evergreen Memo-

rial Gardens Cemetery in Ed-

monton. Plot located in the

garden Heritage, lot 195 double

depth valued at $3045.00. Ur-

gent sale, taking offers. Contact

Jeanette to view or get more in-

formation 780-624-3461.

Like new Evolution Walker

(purple) asking $275.00 obo,

will deliver if necessary. Call

Jan 780-435-6754.

Evolution Walker 225, prac-

tically new asking $200.00.

Also Sherwood Park Garden of

Memories, niche wall structure

84 base 512, currently selling at

$3572.00, my price $2500.00.

Phone 780-436-2895.

For hip and knee patients 6

strong, padded arm chairs, var-

iegated purple & blue, $50.00

each. Stony Plain, Alberta 780-

968-7121.

For sale Large HO model rail-

road, many extras and parts.

Call 780-469-7411.

For sale – two plots. Glenwood

Memorial Gardens, Sherwood

Park, AB. Call 780-675-9235.

Van/scooter combo - 2007

Buick Terraza, 120,100 km,

4 new winter tires included.

Aluminum ramps allow rear

scooter loading after dismount

period victor 10, 4-wheel

scooter used less then 10 miles,

stored inside, batteries charged,

$12,500 inclusive, O.B.O. ph.

780-352-3073.

FOR SALE - House

Large well maintained 2 bdrm/2

bathroom. Top southwest bright

unit with fi replace near WEM,

complex is for over 45yrs has

pool, jacuzzi, sauna exercise

room, library, social rooms and

low condo fees plus large re-

serve fund. Leaving Alberta,

$212,900.00 call 780-800-5373.

FLOORING SALES

Carpet, Lino, Lam. & Hardwood

BBB MemberInstalls AvailableSeniors Discount

780-995-3553

780-239-9945or email: [email protected]

Former POLICE EMPLOYEE

Respectful, reliable, trustworthy $25/hr - Phone NOW to book!

Clean, Organize, De-clutter

Will make your place

Spark le

Christmas in October Craft & Gift Sale

Fri. Oct. 25, 1-8 pmSat. Oct. 26, 10-5 pmSun. Oct. 27, 12-4 pm

$1 door donation, help support Xmas Bureau

Festival Place, Sherwood Park

www.xmasinOctober.comKathy: 780.461.2003

Repairs - Renovations25 Years Experience

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Celebrity Construction

Call Richard

780-951-0039

*Carpentry**Painting*

Pedicuresand/or

Manicures

780-915-8353

SPECIALIZING INDIABETIC FOOTCARE

in your home!

GREAT HOUSESITTER*Reasonable

*Experienced *Refrences

Gone weeks/months?Relax!

I’ll care for your Home!

Ph: 780-437-4927

780-540-4310 Cell 780-719-8837

Household Downsizing & Estate Dispersal

www.movingforseniors.com

Daniel J. MolBarrister & Solicitor

by Appointment

(780) 761-2970

Wills, Estates & Litigation

Water problems?GIVE US A CALL

Roofs and Decks

Bathroom Renovations

WE DO IT ALL !

$1800.00 per month

Call George at 780-672-5528

Palm Springs

Buy/Sell scooters,stair lifts, porch lifts,

hospital beds, etc.Call

SILVER CROSS® at

780-450-6992

ERIC 780-278-5296

YARDWORX

Mature Painter, Decorator,

references available,free estimates, water damage,

small/large repairs, low odor paint, interior and exterior

Call Dennis

780-718-8889

specialized in condos and apartments.

[email protected]

SAVE LOTS OF $$USE A HANDYMAN!Com./Res. Painting or

Carpentry/Renos30 years experienceReasonable Rates

Splish Splash Painting/Carpentry 780-691-9959

TLCTransitions

Licensed, Bonded &

Police Screened

Estate Assistance

Home OrganizationCleaning, Sorting& Organizing,Recycling & Disposing of unwanted items.

RelocationAssistance looking for, moving to, settling in a new residence.

Established 1997

780-419-4673

WE HELP MAKE YOUR TRANSITION WORRY FREE

Pager Number

780-200-7419www.stoneagecd.com

Hard as a rock

Concrete Beautify

for Deck, Garage, Driveway, Sidewalk, Parking & Basement Floor

REPAIRS, LEVELING & BEAUTIFUL DESIGN

Call Shannon Lang at 780.668.9767

www.eldermove.ca

Personalized service to help seniors downsize, organize, and relocate

®Health & Wellness Products

Independent Consultant

Donna (780)469-5715www.jrwatkins.com/consultant/

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1-800-928-5467Superflea Market (Booth #25)

50 St. & 127 Ave. Sat/Sun 10-4:30 pm

SAVE

587 523-4052 (Edm. Number)

Call now to bookSouthside only please

Handyman Service

780-996-3069Serving Edm & Area Since 2006

Reasonably Priced

CALL: 780-974-8121

We Buy Houses Fast!

Sell Your Housein 4 Daysor Less!

780-484-6040

To get your FREE special report visit us at:

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I Buy/Sell AntiquesArtwork, etc. 30yrs.

* Estate Dispersal

* Coins & Jewelry

* Collectables

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