Ted Clugston - Spotlight Magazine

VOLUME 3.14
Ted Clugston
Portrait of a
Canadian Mayor,
Directing the Office
with Dignity
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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Build It and They Will Come 4 Mayor Ted Clugston
Notes from N’Kenge 6-7 N’Kenge
Ice Fishing Equipment 9 Patrick Schile
The Failure of Raising Minimum Wages 10-11
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There’s a Story Behind Every Smile 12 Chris Keim
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Daily Practise 13 Wendy Struck
Halo 15
Monthle Recipe 16 Chef Sammy Cheung
“Get Real” With Retirement Planning 17 Dan Hein
Urban Myths and Child Support 20 Scott Stenbeck
The True Free Weight Loss Program 22 Marla Howard
The Sofa Investment 24 Leslie Cochran
Are You Prepared for the Unexpected? 25
Jackson Woodruff
Premier Redford Travels in Style on your Dime 31
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Build It and They Will Come
I am finding, inadvertently but fittingly, the theme in
Medicine Hat has become “build it and they will come.” I hope
to continue that trend in the Mayor’s Office by focusing on the
future. From the Medicine Hat Regional Event Centre, to the airport
expansion, which we hope will bring WestJet service here; Medicine
Hat has become a hub of construction activity. A land of opportunity to
take our city into the future.
I am currently in my second full month as Mayor of Medicine
Hat. There has been a lot of learning in a short time and many
challenges – exciting challenges - but challenges nonetheless. Many
times the right decisions are often the hardest. I am looking forward
to the next four years in the Mayor’s Office. I know together with
the newly elected City Council, we will make a great impact on our
residents and our community.
I am predicting that in the next few years there will be plenty
of exciting prospects, and opportunities coming our way, knocking on
our door. One way to ensure that will happen and that we are ready, is
by providing an economic benefit to attract those opportunities and
prospects. In 1909, Medicine Hat was a major manufacturing centre.
Why? Because we had cheap natural gas. Methanex has commenced
operations again after ten years. Canada Fertilizer and Cancarb remain
here. Why? Because we have cheap natural gas. Selling our natural
gas to manufacturers will entice them to stay, and our leverage to
encouarge new ones to locate in our community.
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financing of the Dunmore Road Interchange, the Regional Hospital
expansion, and the TransCanada Highway Bridge improvements.
Other generous grants were received for damaged and preventative
infrastructure and reconstruction needs, due to the 2013 Flood.
Several other projects that will serve us into the future
include the Box Springs windfarm, the expansion to the South Ridge
YMCA, including a long awaited swimming pool. Also the relocation
of Fire Station 2 which, along with the pre-emptions on traffic lights,
will result in 90 per cent of our residents being accessible with the six
minute optimum window for emergency services. It seems everywhere
you look in Medicine Hat there are exciting things happening. All
helping to make this city even better.
I firmly believe that we as residents of this amazing city,
need to start being ambassadors and advocates of what’s right with
our community. We have wonderful things to offer here at home. We
have some of the most beautiful landscapes, natural areas, wildlife
and historical sites in Canada. We should be proud to boast about our
unique attributes, and use them to attract new residents and visitors.
The possibilities for tourism related dollars providing an economic
spinoff are endless. We need to quit selling ourselves short. Let's start
selling what we have, and “building it, so they will come.”
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There’s a story behind every smile!
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NOTES
from
N’kenge
My cell phone rang one morning, it was an international
call. I usually screen my calls but I was curious to see who would
be calling so early. It turned out to be a last minute invitation
to perform for the Miss Germany Pageant at Europa Park in
Rust, Germany. What an honor it was to receive the invitation. I
immediately accepted.
After numerous emails between myself, and the executive
and creative team, we were able to finalize flights, hotel reservations;
and song selections. Seconds after I hung up the phone, I
contacted a few designers. I was able
to get Monique Leshman (www.
moniqueleshman.com) to loan me
some magnificent jewelry pieces, along
with an exquisite clutch bag for me
to wear. I was still a bit frazzled in
finding a performance gown. It was
literally impossible to locate a designer
gown with such late notice. After
numerous calls, I decided to wear one
of my designer gowns that I used from
a\previous orchestral concert.
top hairstylists and makeup artists. The same who were responsible
for getting the contestants ready as well.
Alexander Mazza, who is the top TV host for the leading
European Channel Pro7, gave my introduction. The songs I
performed were very well received. I sang several pieces ranging
from Whitney Houston to The Jackson 5’s Motown Hit, “I’ll Be
There.” Europeans love American music! Listening to the audience
dance and clap along with me, was
exhilarating.
After my performance, it was
my time to relax and enjoy dinner.
I watched the remaining part of
the pageant waiting for the judges
to choose who would be crowned
Miss Germany 2014. There were 24
contestants from all over the country
holding titles from their respective
cities. Contestants had a boot camp
in Berlin a week before. My publicist
Nadja Atwal was also a judge, and
coached the contestants on runway
etiquette.
I realized I was running late.
I should have been dressed and leaving
my home to meet my girlfriend, the
current Miss New York, who was
hosting a special fashion week event.
Vivien Konca was crowned
This engagement was in support of
Miss Germany 2014. After the
The Alzheimer’s Association. Once I
pageant, I had the pleasure to
arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to
interview and take photos for the press
see that a mini fashion show featuring
and media. The after party was held in
Henrioci Designs (www.henrioci.com)
the Dome at Europa Park, with a live
was about to begin. One of the models
band and DJ and unlimited amounts
was wearing an absolutely beautiful
of food and drinks. Many of the guests
red gown, which would be perfect
including myself mingled with other
Vivian Koncafor my performance in Germany. I
Miss Germany 2014 with N’Kenge
Pageant winners, and European Pop s
spoke to the designer, Catherine Kat
such as Loona.
Henry and asked if I could borrow the gown to perform at the Miss
The next day I slept till 3PM. Then took a short stroll
Germany Pageant, Catherine was very supportive, and agreed to
around
Europa
Park and joined the Miss Germany executive team,
alter the gown. It would be ready before I left for the airport the
and
Europa
Park
owners for a farewell dinner. Miss Germany was
following next day.
there, she was sweet enough to give me a case of “Miss Germany
When I arrived in Germany, I was exhausted from having
perfume”. I love jewelry. Needless to say, I was thrilled when they
to take an overnight flight. After a short nap, I arrived early at the
measured my ring size to send a beautiful designer ring to my home
performance hall for my sound check. I had my custom bejeweled
in the States. Although I had an enjoyable two days in Germany, I
microphone from Marc Defang (www.marcdefang.com). After
felt like I was on a roller coaster. Being in Germany was a beautiful
being escorted backstage, I was pampered in my dressing room by
experience, one that I will never forget.
Edited by Annette Hoffman
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Platinum
Jukebox
This month I am ecstatic to feature the music of Saycon Sengbloh. Saycon is
currently singing the role of Martha Reeves in Broadway’s Motown: The Musical.
Saycon is a Broadway veteran who has also been seen in hit shows, Fela, Wicked,
Hair, Aida and many more. Additionally, Saycon was recently involved in the
development workshop for Holler If You Hear Me alongside Chris Jackson from
In The Heights, Chadwick Boseman, who starred as Jackie Robinson in 42 as well
as film star and Tony Award winner, Adriane Lenox. This production also features
music and poetry of rapper Tupac Shakur.
I attended Saycon’s exclusive single release performance at the Drom in New
York City. It was fantastic. When asked to describe her single “Be Here," Saycon
replied. “Be here is a love song, a ballad she wrote while feeling lots of love and
passion. Anyone who hears this song can feel the sense of yearning in my voice.
The lyrics are mantra for anyone who's ever claimed true love. I've played a lot of
strong characters in my work, but I'm excited to finally reveal the most vulnerable
side of myself and get the opportunity to see what happens next"
For additional info, please visit www.SayconSengbloh.com.
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The technology in ice
fishing equipment has changed
over the years. Take the ice
auger or in the old days just an
ice pick. The auger has lots of
choices from the hand auger, the
old favourite gas and electric but
the best new one is propane. Yes
I said propane. No more mixing
gas, smelly gas fumes or spilling
of gas when you have to refill
the auger.
The propane models
are cleaner burning and much
quieter. It is easier to carry a
small portable bottle of propane
for a whole day of drilling holes.
Just take a spare portable bottle.
Let’s take a look at the depth
sounders. They have improved
technically and the portability
with the carry bags and
batteries. Just having one is so
much easier to find the fish
from finding depth to lake
structure.
Underwater cameras
used to have a straight ahead
field of view. Cameras may now
be bought with a 360 degree
field of view to see the structure
and any fish that might be in
the area. They are also great to
watch what fish comes in and
snatches your bait. If nothing is
happening on camera, you may
have to change your lures.
The tip ups have improved as
well as the rods and reels. Let’s
look at the tip ups that have
changed. Some have many
different types. From the round
discs that fit in over the hole
with a flag that springs when
a fish takes the line. To the tip
ups that use a rod and reel. The
rod is bent over under tension.
The line rests on a pin. This will
spring and set the hook when
the fish takes off with the bait.
The rods have
become more sensitive with
the introduction of graphite
rod blanks. These are just like
the rods we use in open water
fishing just shorter. The reels
have more ball bearings. So with
more sensitive rods and better
reels, it makes it a lot easier to
feel the lighter bites that you can
get during the winter months.
As the water is colder and the
fish are less active.
New ice fishing lines,
which are designed to be more
limber under cold weather
conditions, also stretch less. So
they are more sensitive as well as
thinner with better strength.
So the combination
of better fishing lines, depth
sounders, underwater cameras,
rods and reels makes it lot easier
to feel those light bites of winter
and to catch more fish. So who
said ice fishing hasn’t changed or
gotten better with technology?
It sure has changed a great deal
since I started fishing 37 years
ago.
Crispy
Baked
Walleye
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Total Time 25 min
Ingredients
2 Eggs
1 Tbsp water
1 Tsp seasoned salt
1/3 C dry bread crumbs
1/3 C instant mashed potatoes
1/3 C grated Parmesan cheese
4 (4 oz) walleye fillets
Instructions
1.Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230
degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2.Beat the eggs and water together in a
bowl until smooth; set aside. Combine
the bread crumbs, potato flakes, and
Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl with
the seasoned salt until evenly mixed.
Dip the walleye fillets into the beaten egg, then press into the bread crumb
mixture. Place onto the prepared baking
sheet.
3.Bake in the preheated oven until the
fish is opaque in the center and flakes
easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes
- See more at: http://fishing-in-minnesota.com/
blog/2013/06/05/10-best-walleye-recipes/#sthash.su995XHH.dpuf
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The Failure of Raising
Minimum Wages
Who can oppose a “living wage, or minimum wage
increase?” Consider a single mom serving burgers at MacDonald’s.
What about a senior unable to retire, who must continue working.
After his company went bankrupt and pensions accumulated all
his life were lost. There’s a political tidal wave to increase minimum
wages. On the surface who could disagree? No one can enjoy any
meaningful standard of living on eight dollars hourly.
USA fast food outlets are being threatened with increases
to ten even fifteen dollars per hour. Politicians love making changes
spending other people’s money. The inevitable result
For those young workers most directly affected -- earning between
the current $8 per hour and the proposed $10 -- the impact is
more acute, experiencing employment losses of 4.5 to 20 percent.
Finally, it is important to note that minimum wage work is largely
a temporary experience. Certain jobs are called entry level positions
for a reason. It isn’t politically correct to tell someone, try improving
your skills, and value, if you want more money. However it’s the
right thing, the compassionate thing to encourage improvement.
There is a difference between low paying jobs and poverty. Most
minimum wage workers are kids living at home. Poverty is the
single mom flipping burgers. She should be getting child care
assistance, while being trained for meaningful employment.
is business owners pass as much
of the increase possible to consumers
immediately. However, no one will
pay ten dollars for a quarter pounder or
whopper. So businesses reduce staff, cuts
hours, and puts expansion plans on hold. Capital goes
into savings for future (profitable) days. Immediately the people
politicians were trying to help are adversely affected. Those who
can least afford increases at grocery stores, or being suddenly
unemployed.
A recent comprehensive study by renowned minimum
wage experts Prof. David Neumark, of the University of California,
and Dr. William Wascher, U.S. Federal Reserve Board economist,
reviewed more than 100 studies covering 20 countries over the past
15 years and found that the “overwhelming majority” of studies,
especially the most credible, consistently show that minimum wage
increases decrease employment.
Closer to home, 14 studies have specifically examined
the impact of minimum wage increases in Canadian provinces,
including B.C. The Canadian research indicates that a 10-per-cent
increase in the minimum wage is likely to decrease employment
by three to six percent among all young workers (aged 15 to 24).
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Research shows that after one year, more
than 60 per cent of minimum wage
workers experience a typical
wage gain of about 20
per cent. After
two
By Scott Cowan
higher public service costs. Since the research into living wage laws
is still in its early stages, many studies haven’t yet focused their
assessments on these costs, which will inevitably be paid for by
taxpayers and renters.
As entrepreneur Robert J. Ringer famously said, “Reality
isn’t the way you wish things to be, or the way they appear to be,
but the way they actually are.” When it comes to minimum wage
increases, the wishful thinking of politicians and activists can’t
overcome the unpleasant reality that minimum wage increases are
job-killers.
Those who think that the phased-in increases will reduce
the negative impact should read a study by University of Toronto
Professor Michele Campolieti published in the Canadian Journal
of Economics. Campolieti examined the impact of minimum wage
increases on jobs from 1993 to 1999 and found that a 10 per cent
increase in the minimum wage decreased employment for affected
workers by 10 percent to 20 percent. He then examined the impact
of B.C.’s two 50-cent minimum wage increases in 1995 and found
that these consecutive increases reduced employment among
directly affected workers by between 20 percent and 40 percent,
approximately twice the magnitude of his national findings. Why not just eradicate poverty by transferring $50,000.00
a year to the poor? They tried that already. It’s called the native
reserve system, welfare, food stamps, and the war on poverty,
trillions of dollars.
Ontario Conservative Premier Mike Harris told 10% of
residents who were welfare recipients; you’ll have to work for your
check. In no time welfare dropped to 4%.
years, the percentage increases
to more than 80 per cent. This
unpleasant reality for left wing
politicians is well-documented in research.
Living wage laws are similar to minimum wage legislation.
Both mandate by law an explicit principle that workers be paid a
certain wage rate to accomplish a predetermined living standard.
That amount being promoted by politicians and their activist
voters. However, living wage laws differ by their coverage (covering
a much smaller group of workers) and by their amount (requiring a
much higher wage). At $19.62 per hour, New Westminster British
Columbia’s living wage is nearly double the provincial minimum
wage of $10.25 and much higher than the rate in American cities.
In addition to the negative effects upon employment,
living wage laws have the potential to inflate city budgets through
Politicians love to champion the little guy. They blow their
trumpet and gather votes. What they don’t divulge is only few will
receive wage increases; most will join the millions of unemployed
workers. You simply can’t solve poverty issues by demanding one
segment, the “rich 1%” pay the bills. The math doesn’t work. There
are now more hands extended than rich deep pockets to fill the
needs. It’s never suggested the 30% of unionized workers earning far
more than minimum earners, take a cut so the poor can earn a bit
more.
The solution is to create a bigger pie by expanding the
economy. This can be accomplished by lowering taxes, in turn
creating employment. Try decreasing government, and incorporate
the same principles that worked for hundreds of years. The last
few decades of liberal tinkering trying to improve on and disparage
capitalism, brought us to this economic crisis.
(Statistics gathered from Fraser Forum)
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There’s a Story
Behind Every Smile!
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I was born in Saskatoon SK in 1964, making me 29 years
old. (I never was good at math!) In my leisure time outside the
clinic, I enjoy fishing with the family, camping and hiking. Keeping
yourself fit and healthy is a real philosophy of mine. I feel it helps in
experiencing all that life has to offer, so to that end, I spend a lot of
time focused on exercise and a healthy diet. Much easier said than
done however!
I am married to my beautiful wife and partner in life,
Dawn. She is a music teacher at the conservatory Canada Studio
here in the Hat. She shares my love of the outdoors and obviously,
music is a huge passion of hers. We have five children, all adult aged
and we are now learning to adapt to life with an empty nest. After
the outdoors my wife and I have found a passion for travel. Up to
this point most of our trips have been to warmer climates to escape
the cold winters but we hope to see more than just sand and surf in
the near future.
Thirteen years ago I was very lucky to find an opportunity
with Crestwood Dental Clinic and decided to make the move and
begin anew in Medicine Hat. It was one of the best choices I have
ever made. I love Medicine Hat and Crestwood is a great place
work. My colleagues are awesome and the staff are wonderful to
work with. The clinic is large and modern and we offer any form of
dental treatment you may require.
Look for me either on the lake in summer or standing
in the cold, ice fishing in the winter (which still boggles my wifes
mind). Please, come by and say hello. I look forward to meeting
you.
Chris Keim, General Dentist
Crestwood Dental Clinic
Daily Practise
Developing daily practises can be a real challenge. Finding
the time and discipline to tackle something every day often seems
impossible. Creative endeavours like playing an instrument, writing
or painting benefit from daily practise, just as an athlete who
trains each day to reach their goal of winning the next competition
or achieving a personal best. By practising every day we create
momentum and strengthen our creative muscles. Fear subsides and
self-consciousness fades away. Confidence introduces itself in a big
way. Yes, there are days when it may not happen, when life and its
demands will not let up. So do it tomorrow. It’s okay to stumble, as
long as we don’t give up at the first hint of trouble.
In an article on wildworld.com, Carol Despeaux writes
about her efforts to re-develop a daily writing habit after a year of
focusing on her business and family.
The beginner artist often expects to create excellence
immediately. This is unrealistic and discouraging. To improve
we must practise. It’s true, some people have natural skills in
the creative arena, but too often we believe in “talent” over hard
work and discipline. These are essential to an artist’s strongest
achievements.
Daily practise won’t be possible for everyone. Nor will it be
desirable. Simply being consistent can also provide rewards. While
Mr. Genn may not want us to “crank up the old machine” only
once per week, it will produce much better results than an irregular
and intermittent schedule. Discipline and consistency will be the
key. Whether you are ready to develop a daily practise now or are
making it a goal for the future, open that sketchbook, pick up your
violin, sidle up to the writing desk, and begin.
Artist Robert Genn says that “cranking up the old machine
once a week is bad news in the creativity game. The steady worker
who applies his craft daily is more likely to make creative gains than
an intermittent one. Even when tired, or even because of it, the
rolling creator can general squeeze further.”
Knowing this, but not always living it, I recently took part
in a 30 day online sketchbook journaling project. I have always
been a fan of the sketchbook as an essential learning tool for artists
at all levels. I teach an art class that focuses on the sketchbook to
learn art fundamentals, to track progress and to experiment with a
variety of 2 dimensional mediums. The sketchbook is a safe place
to practise, to let go of expectations and the fear of not being good
enough, and instead focus on the process. To enjoy our process,
to use our intuitive right brain, and to be fully present, fuels our
creativity.
“It feels a bit like learning a new job. I notice resistance
to the actual act of sitting my bum in my chair and writing. I also
notice I’ve developed the attention span of a gnat. In my life and
business, I’m an incredible multitasker…But I’ve been finding that
multitasking can actually make you less productive—especially if
you’re an artist or a writer…the kind of writing practice I want to
emulate [is] A slow, thoughtful, everyday writing practice.”
“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” -Pablo Picasso
Wendy Struck is a local artist and art instructor. Another session of
Sketchbook Study classes begins in early May.
www.wendystruck.com
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Halo
The provincial EMS system in Alberta is continuing to
be modified, expanded, and in some cases retracted. The rural fire
departments of SE Alberta and first responders who respond to
all types of emergencies, and who perform all types of rescues, are
feeling the strain of a system that has taken control away from the
local areas and centralized them in larger centres. Communications
issues have reportedly increased and the local knowledge of rural
EMS dispatchers has been lost. Selfless volunteer firefighters are
expected to be experts in fire suppression and jack of all trades in all
things rescue. Many are unable to maintain certification in medical
training above first aid due to the time commitment and high cost
of registering with the Alberta College of Paramedics. They are
doing a great job but they need the support of outside agencies to
save as many lives as possible.
HALO performs this task very well, getting much needed medical
backup to medical emergencies and increasing the odds of survival
for critically ill and injured people.
The HALO program is funded by donations and receives
a small reimbursement from the province for trips that meet
Alberta Health Services criteria. The vast majority of the cost of the
program is to have the helicopter on standby and the pilots ready to
respond. Alberta Health Services does provide the paramedics who
fly on HALO, but the decision makers at AHS have decided not to
provide significant provincial funding to HALO. Similar programs
to HALO, such as Phoenix Heli-Flight in Fort McMurray, utilize
full time firefighters who are crosstrained as paramedics to respond
in their helicopter.
“conflicting agendas distract
from the primary focus”
The HALO Medevac
Rescue Helicopter is based in
Medicine Hat and serves SE
Alberta and SW Saskatchewan.
The HALO program currently has
one BELL 206 long ranger outfitted with a LifePort stretcher system
and medical equipment integrated into the helicopter. This program
has been in operation since 2007 and has been dispatched to over
160 calls. It is essential that the first responders in rural areas get
highly skilled paramedics to emergency scenes as quickly as possible.
The HALO program, and
the much larger and well known
STARS program, recognize that
conflicting agendas distract from
the primary focus, the patient.
That is why the two services have begun to collaborate and form
a partnership, which is growing and evolving. HALO is now
dispatched through the STARS Emergency Link Centre in Calgary
and the HALO organization hosted the New STARS AW 139
in Medicine Hat in January. HALO and STARS have performed
patient transfers in the field to get patients to trauma rooms in
Calgary faster and expand the radius of action of both services.
HALO operates on a relatively small annual budget of just
over $850000. This is still a huge task to the HALO organization
to raise the funds through donations from individuals, service clubs
and corporations. Cypress County and the Drowning Ford Grazing
Association are a few of the major sponsors of HALO.
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For more information on HALO or to donate please visit
www.medicairsociety.com, www.facebook.com/HALOMedicineHat
, or find us on Twitter @SAMedicAir, or call 403 528 9088.
Volunteers are needed.
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Tumbleweeds
RESTAURANT
925 7th St S.W.
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“Get Real” with Retirement Planning
New Realities Demand New Plans
Our understanding and expectations of retirement
continues its rapid evolution. It is not only defined
differently from the retirement of previous generations,
but is also unique because of your need to address the
ever-changing financial landscape. Today, a successful
retirement plan encompasses and adapts to the changes in
market conditions and your lifestyle, income needs, family
status, personal health and longevity. The right plan is
built in concert with many complex aspects of your future:
tax strategies, trust/estate intentions, strategic charitable
giving, and the list goes on…
Chef Sammy Cheung
My culinary roots began in India, where I was born, helping my mother create traditional Indian meals for my family. This
experience instilled in me a love for cooking and making people
happy with my food.
As a young woman, I got a job with the Korean foreign
embassy, where I worked as a Chef. I was trained in cooking authentic Korean meals for foreign dignitaries. I developed an appreciation for Korean foods and it sparked my interest in international
cuisines.
I was given the opportunity to come to Canada in 2000.
I started working at an Indian restaurant and instantly fell in love
with the country. Since then I have been lucky to work with some
great chefs that have taught me about many different styles of
cuisine. The great thing about Canada is the influence of many different cultures on our cuisine. I became a Canadian citizen in 2013
and look forward to sharing my experience and love of food with
our customers at Tumbleweeds.
Monthly Recipe
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Saskatoon Berry Sauce
1tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 C frozen Saskatoon berry's
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp chopped shallot or red onion
45 ml (3 tablespoons) butter
1 pinch chopped fresh rosemary
2 pork tenderloins
1/4 C port
1/3 C dry cranberry's
2 tbs honey
1/3 C pine nuts
2 tsp butter
60 ml (1 4 cup) white wine
To make Saskatoon berry's sauce:
125 ml (1/2 cup) chicken broth
Large pan heat the butter sautéed onion .
2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) dried tarragon
Add port , honey and rosemary . Cook for 5
3 Cortland apples, peeled, seeded, cut into
mins in medium heat ..reduce until get thick
wedges
sauce .!!
150 gm goat cheese
Preheat the oven to 180 °C
Salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
In a skillet, brown apple and garlic in the butter
over medium heat for about ten minutes. Add pine nuts
, cranberry’s Season with salt and pepper. Allow to
cool.
On a work surface, butterfly the tenderloins; which is
to slice in half the entire length of the tenderloin
without cutting all the way through. Open flat and
spread the stuffing over the entire length of both
butterflied tenderloins. Close and tie.
In an ovenproof skillet, brown the tenderloins in the
oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Deglaze with the wine over high heat. Add the chicken
broth, tarragon and apples. Bake for about 20
minutes. Remove the meat . Adjust the seasoning. Untie and slice the meat, then drizzle
with the sauce. Serve with colorful vegetables.
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Most of us have thought about what we are retiring from,
but not what we are retiring to. For starters, do you have
a clear picture of where you want to be when you retire?
Do you see yourself in a warm climate, golfing every
day? How long would this hold your interest? Do you see
yourself starting a new career or pursuing a passion you
didn’t have time for during your pre-retirement years? The
new generation of retirees doesn’t intend to slow down –
retirement is simply changing gears for the next chapter
of life. And while the definition of retirement continues
to change, what hasn’t changed is the need for a solid plan
as you transition through the stages of life. To effectively
manage your finances and achieve the retirement lifestyle
you have always imagined, it’s essential to bring together
all of the pieces of your financial picture to build a
comprehensive plan of action.
The BIG Picture – More Important than Ever
Retiring earlier and living longer are 2 of the biggest strains
on retirement plans. Your plan needs to take into account
all of your current and potential future sources of income,
including government programs, company pension plans,
RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, employment and investment income.
Factoring in current tax rates, inflation and income earned
on future investment capital created by an inheritance or
the sale of a business or vacation property is critical.
Be thorough – work through ‘soft’ issues to properly
understand how your lifestyle will change. For example,
do you pick up the tab for your friends and associates more
than your share of the time? Should you transition away
from this in retirement? If so, how?
Your Investment Advisor should also take into account the
different stages of retirement and develop unique plans
and suggested scenarios for each phase. For example, the
early years (Go-Go phase) are characterized by an increase
in expenses as you pursue more travel or furnish your
new condo down South. During the middle years (SlowGo phase), life settles into more of a routine and expenses
may decrease. Later retirement (No-Go phase) may see
expenses increase again due to health care costs.
A look at your anticipated expenses, as well as potential
future sources of retirement income, will quickly identify
if there will be a shortfall between the lifestyle you want
and your ability to finance it. An essential element of
retirement planning is an investment strategy that will
enable you to reach your retirement goals.
An important step in this process is determining how your
investments should be allocated among the various asset
classes: cash, bonds and equities. Asset allocation takes into
account the current economic environment and the outlook
for the economy and investment markets, then overlays
your retirement objectives and risk tolerance. Once your
proper asset mix is determined and your retirement needs
assessed, your Investment Advisor will work with you to
develop a strategy for achieving your goals.
Know Your Options
Your Investment Advisor should provide you with a
clear and easy to understand analysis and then help
you interpret and evaluate various options such as early
retirement or, alternatively, working longer. Make sure
your Advisor is accessible for regular communication.
When life throws curves at you, be sure to work these
changes into your plan. You are the most important
person in your plan – be sure your Advisor knows this and
genuinely understands what drives you, what holds you
back and what you hope for in your financial future.
Get Started
To prepare your retirement plan, your Investment Advisor
needs to know where you stand today, where you want to
be in the future, as well as how and when you expect to get
there. To help you get organized, your Advisor must gather
all the facts, and work through a host of discussions &
questions with you to properly prepare a realistic personal
retirement analysis.
NOW is the “Second” Best Time to Begin
An ancient Chinese proverb says, “The best time to plant a
tree is twenty years ago. The next best time is today.”
For more information, contact:
Dan Hein, BRE
Associate Investment Advisor
BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
Medicine Hat, AB
Tel.: 403-528-6771
[email protected]
www.bmo.com/nesbittburns
The comments included in this article are not intended to be a definitive analysis of tax applicability or trust and estate law. The comments contained herein are general in nature and professional advice regarding an individual’s particular tax position should be obtained in respect of any person’s specific
circumstances. . All insurance products and advice are offered through BMO Nesbitt Burns Financial Services Inc. by licensed life insurance agents, and, in Quebec, by financial security advisors. ® “BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)” is a registered trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.
® “Nesbitt Burns” is a registered trade-mark of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Montreal. Opinions are those of the author and may not reflect those of BMO Nesbitt Burns. The information and opinions contained herein have been compiled from
sources believed reliable but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to their accuracy or completeness.
Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund
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Urban Myths and Child Support
I thought I would use this month’s article as a chance to hit a variety of topics pertaining to child support. This
is one of the areas where there are a lot of misconceptions, and myths as to exactly what affects child support.
Scott Stenbeck
Most people are aware that child support is calculated based on the Canadian Federal Child Support Guidelines. The guideline income of
the payor is found on the table, and based on the number of children, the table amount is the child support paid. This is very simple to do
in straightforward custody arrangements, and when someone makes a straightforward income from a T4. It can become less simple with
different custody arrangements, and with business owners or self-employed people. Let’s touch on a few myths I hear all the time.
Myth: “If we both have the children an equal amount of
the time, no one has to pay child support.” This is not the case.
Generally, support in that situation is determined by offsetting
what one parent would pay the other under the guidelines. Then
having the net amount paid by the higher income parent. One of
the reasons child support exists is so that the children have similar
standards of living in both homes.
Myth: “The other side says they don’t want any money,
they will just agree to no child support.” This is generally not
possible. The Court will generally not approve consent orders and
judgements that do not contain reasonable provision for the welfare
of the children. Even if the waiver of child support is placed in an
agreement, the agreement is not enforceable with respect to that
provision. Child support is a right that attaches to the child. It is
not a parent’s to give up. These types of provisions exist so that
a parent cannot be bullied by another party into consenting to
something that is not in the children’s best interests. When child
support deviates from the guidelines, there needs to be a very good
explanation for the Court to approve the order or judgement. If
child support is going to be different than the table amount, it needs
to be well established and documented as to why.
Myth: “They have to give me receipts for where the child
support is spent.” This is not true with respect to the basic table
amount of child support, what we call “section 3” child support.
With additional support that is paid on top of the basic table
amount for exceptional expenses, such as medical or dental expenses
or child care, what we call “section 7” support, receipts do need to
be supplied. But not with the basic monthly amounts. If there is
a fear that monthly child support is not being spent on the child,
it has to be dealt with a different way. Usually by dealing with the
custodial situation.
Myth: “I can avoid paying as much child support by
keeping money in my company and paying myself a lower salary.”
This comes up often, where someone has a company that nets,
say $150,000 after expenses. But they only take out a wage of
$50,000, and leave the rest in the company. It also comes up where
the company pays a great deal of personal expenses for someone,
such as providing a vehicle. These things may be fine for Revenue
Canada, but for child support purposes. The Alberta Court of
Appeal has stated fairly clearly that the income of the company and
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the benefits provided, are considered in determining the guideline
income. Generally the Courts will allow the company to retain
some earnings. But a person usually can’t get away with reducing
their income by half or two-thirds by keeping their income in their
corporation.
Myth: “I can reduce my child support obligation by
quitting my job.” This is also common, and the Court has the
ability to “impute” income to a parent for purposes of determining
guideline income. This comes into play both with payors and
recipients of child support, particularly where the parties have
shared custody. In that situation, the recipient’s income is a factor in
setting the amount of support. The Court can just assign an income
to someone for purposes of setting support. If it is established they
are capable of reasonably earning more, or are intentionally reducing
their income to avoid support. However, this only goes so far,
which brings us to the next myth…
Myth: “I am entitled to support based on the high income
my ex made just before we separated.” There is a balance. A person
is also not required to maximise their income earning potential,
just act reasonably. So for example, someone that worked a pile of
overtime just before the separation may be allowed to have their
income set based on earning less, say just regular full time hours. If
that is a reasonable level of work and employment, particularly if
doing so is going to allow them to have more access to the children.
Myth: “If I can get access where I see the children 40% of
the time, I automatically get a reduction in child support.” This can
happen, but it is not automatic. It is a situation where one parent
can apply for a reduction. That decision is made based on several
factors, and the reduction does not always occur.
Myth: “All expenses beyond basic food and shelter are
section seven expenses, including school fees, sports registration,
etc.” This can depend to some degree on which Judge is hearing
a case. The case law interprets section seven expenses, where
additional money has to be paid above and beyond the basic
monthly amount towards an additional expense, as being things that
are “extraordinary”. Child care has to be paid for if it is necessary
so one spouse can work, no question about that. However, the
registration for an extracurricular activity? If it is not unexpected
and extraordinary, it may not qualify.
Written by Scott Stenbeck
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T he True Free
Weight Loss Program
Marla Howard -Owner/Operator
Heartbreaker Dance and Fitness
Questions regarding health, fitness, and nutrition?
Drop me a line anytime!
Email: [email protected]
Call or text : 403-952-6191
Twitter: heartbreakermh
Facebook: Heartbreaker Dance and Fitness
I recently had a coffee
date with a friend of mine
that I have known since the
inception of my fitness studio
almost 9 years ago. We met at
Heartbreaker actually. She was
a member of my studio and we
have become very close friends.
She participated in many of the
Heartbreaker Bikini Contests
and did amazing with the
program. She recently had a
baby and now she needs to lose
the baby weight –fast! So our
topic of conversation turned
to fitness and nutrition. As
it usually does, she asked me
about this newest, hottest,
easiest weight loss program that
she had seen on Pinterest. Or
was it Facebook? No- wait~ it
was Twitter??? Whatever form
of social media she found this
celebrity endorsed weight loss
plan on doesn’t really matter.
What does matter is that she
was almost convinced to try
it because of the marketing
machine. There are certainly
some marketing geniuses out
there who want to prey on
our busy lives and our wallets.
They promise fast and easy
resulting in sexy, more powerful
this or that. All with
little or no effort
required. Just buy
the product and
poof!-you’re lean
and toned. Here’s where I throw
my hands up in the air and
shout at the top of my lungs,
“Stop the Insanity!!!” Oops. I
really dated myself here- not
to mention I just stole Susan
Powters tagline from the early
1990’s. Remember her? She
had short, spiky, blonde hair
and was very outspoken and
frustrated with all the of the fad
diets at that time? God- I love
her. Fast forward 30 years later
and we are still facing the same
problems. Except this time it’s
worse due to social media and
information overload.
I’m a fitness and
nutrition professional with
over 25 years experience and
training. I know there’s no
substitution for clean eating and
a good solid exercise program.
Buying a “product” does not
give you the tools to lead a
healthier happier life. All these
gimmicks are purely money
making scams. The supplement
and diet industry is a billion
dollar industry. It grows
annually-yet people (Americans
leading the way with New
Zealand next and Canadians
close behind as #8/10 of
the top obese countries
in the world)
continue to
expand their waistlines and
BMIs. If these products,
programs, and supplements
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Avoid fast food and take out like
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and choose grilled, broiled, and
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The Eat Clean DietTosca Reno
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The Sofa Investment
A new sofa is one of the biggest furniture investments
you’ll ever make…and one of the most permanent. Even if you’re
just buying one for a temporary fix, it’ll eventually get demoted
from the living room to the family room to the basement and,
finally, the dorm. Before you know it, a decade or more has passed,
and that impulse purchase has become part of your life. So give
some thought to it before you buy.
cheaper to reupholster a good sofa than to buy a new one of
comparable quality.
Consider the proportions of the room and determine what
height, length and depth of sofa would look best in the space. If
you’re uncertain, mock up a footprint on the floor using masking
tape or blue painter’s tape. Or consider “building” a sofa out of
empty boxes…then live with it for
a few days to see how it feels.
“ it’ll eventually get demoted
from the living room to the
family room to the basement
and, finally, the dorm”
Quality sofas should feel
solid and heavy. Flop around on
one to test its sturdiness, then lift
it up by the corner and shake it a
bit. If it feels light or wobbly, take
a pass. Look for a frame made from
a kiln-dried hardwood such as oak,
alder, birch, maple or, alternatively, high-quality hardwood plywood
or marine plywood. Eight-way, hand-tied springs are a hallmark of
fine furniture, but sinuous S-shaped springs can provide nearly as
much comfort. Drop-in coil springs are a less costly alternative.
Most cushions have a core of polyurethane foam; the
denser the foam, the heavier it is and the longer it will last. In the
cheapest furniture, the cushion is filled with just the polyurethane
foam core. In better furniture the core is wrapped with Dacron
batting. Higher-quality options include poly-down cushions, which
have down mixed with the batting; spring-down cushions, which
feature a core of springs surrounded by foam and feathers; and all
down, which is all feathers.
The best sofas have joints that are double doweled and
fitted with corner blocks that are both glued and screwed (not
stapled) into place. Quality pieces have legs that are part of the
frame, not just attached to it (although removable feet do make it
easier to get items through doorways).
Buy the best-quality sofa that you can afford. Your
purchase will be amortized over many years. Plus, it’s usually
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If you plan to spend a lot of
time lying on the sofa for reading
or naps, make sure it has enough
space between the arms. Don’t
rely on overall length alone, as the
width of the arms will affect the space between.
If you’re short on space, think about buying a sofa with low arms or
no arms…it’ll make your room look larger.
How many people do you want to seat? That might
sound like a silly question, but the truth is, nobody likes sitting on
the crack. So if you get a sofa with two cushions, expect just two
people to use it. To accommodate more people, get a sofa with three
cushions or a single long cushion, called a bench cushion.
Since sofas are such a big investment, you’ll want yours to
stay in fashion as long as possible. Given that, it’s best to stick with
a neutral fabric. You can always add color and pattern with throw
pillows. Plus, pillows are easy and inexpensive to change if you
decide to redecorate. As a rule, synthetic fabrics are more durable,
colorfast and cleanable. Tightly woven fabrics and fabrics that are
heavy will stand up to wear and tear better, as will leather. Avoid
satins, brocades and damasks unless the sofa won’t get much use.
Loft 3 Design Company’s Interior Designer can bring
samples of fabric into your home to help you make the best choice.
That way you can see the material under the light in your room and
with other pieces of furniture. When you’re spending this kind of
money, the last thing you want is a surprise.
Leslie Cochran,
Loft 3 Design Company
Are You Prepared for
the Unexpected?
When you’re working to achieve your financial objectives,
you will encounter obstacles. Some of these can be anticipated
— for example, you won’t be able to invest as much as you want
for retirement because you have to pay for your mortgage. Other
challenges can’t be easily anticipated, but you can still plan for them
— and you should. Obviously, the word “unexpected,” by definition, implies
an unlimited number of possibilities. However, at different stages of
your life, you may want to watch for some “expected” unexpected
developments. For example, during your working years, be prepared
for the following:
Emergency Expenses - If you needed a major car or home
repair, could you handle it? What about a temporary job loss?
These events are costly — especially if you are forced to dip into
your long-term investments to pay for them. To help guard against
these threats, try to build an emergency fund containing six to 12
months’ worth of living expenses, held in a liquid, low-risk account.
Investment Risk And Market Volatility - Extreme price
swings are unpredictable, and they can affect your investment success. To defend yourself against fluctuations in the market, build a
diversified portfolio containing quality investments. While diversification, by itself, can’t protect against loss or guarantee profits, it can
help reduce the effect of volatility on your portfolio. And here’s one
more thing you can do to cope with the ups and downs of investing:
Maintain a long-term perspective. By doing so, you won’t be tempted to overreact to short-term downturns.
Long-Term Disability - One-third of all people between
the ages of 30 and 64 will become disabled at some point, according
to the Health Insurance Association of America. Disabilities can be
economically devastating. As part of your benefits package, your
employer may offer some disability insurance, but you may need to
supplement it with private coverage.
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Premature Death - None of us can really predict our
longevity. If something happens to you, would your family be able
to stay in your home? Could your children still attend college? To
protect these goals, you need adequate life insurance.
As you approach retirement, and during your retirement years, you
may want to focus on these challenges:
Living Longer Than Expected - You probably don’t think
that “living longer than expected” is necessarily a bad thing. However, a longer-than-anticipated life span also carries with it the risk
of outliving your money. Consequently, you may want to consider
investment solutions that can provide you with an income stream
that you can’t outlive. Also, you’ll need to be careful about how
much you withdraw each year from your various retirement and
investment accounts. Need For Long-Term Care - If you had to stay a few years
in a nursing home, the cost could mount to hundreds of thousands
of dollars. These expenses could jeopardize your financial security,
so you’ll need to protect yourself. You could “self-insure,” but as that
would be extremely costly, you may want to “transfer the risk” to an
insurance company. A financial professional can help explain your
choices.
None of us can foresee all the events in our lives. But in
your role as an investor, you can at least take positive steps to prepare for the unexpected — and those steps should lead you in the
right direction as you move toward your important goals.
Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fundedward jones
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Casting Call
Are you a model in the making?
5 International Designers
coming to Medicine Hat
November 1st, 2014
We require 50 models
for Alberta’s first
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Candidates will have experienced European and
New York models training them in an intensive
4 day modelling program. Our top model will
be chosen November 1st by Heartland CEO,
New York. The winner will receive an all expense
paid trip to New York City with a guaranteed
walk on a New York runway. Top models chosen
will be offered Heartland modelling contracts.
Qualifications for females:
5’8” or taller
Size 00- size 6
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Athletic build
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A professional portfolio will be shot by Gainsboro Studio.
Bring your own clothing and shoes.
Training and portfolio fee applies.
Please apply to [email protected] or
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How much would Alberta’s Heritage Fund be
had it followed Alaska’s or Norway’s rules?
The governments of Alberta, Alaska, and Norway have all created funds in which to deposit some of the revenues they
receive from non-renewable natural resource activities. Despite Alberta’s rich natural resource endowments, the Alberta
Heritage Savings Trust Fund is smaller than others because of its relative underfunding and chronic withdrawals of most
income from the fund. Alaska and Norway offer clear lessons for the future management of the Alberta Heritage Fund.
The advantages to future generations of Albertans from a
higher contribution rate are plain:
• If the Alberta government had consistently deposited 25
percent of its non-renewable resource revenues from 19822011—as the Alaskan constitution requires—total contributions would have been $42.4 billion, rather than the actual contributions of $9.1 billion during this period.
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• If the Alberta government had followed Norway’s example, and contributed 100 percent of its non-renewable
resource revenues into its Heritage Fund, then from 19822011 total contributions would have been $169.5 billion,
rather than $9.1 billion.
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Alberta’s Heritage Fund-status quo rules
Contributions
per Albertan:
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Alberta’s Heritage Fund
contributions-following Alaska’s rules
$11,219
Alberta’s Heritage Fund
contributions-following Norway’s rules
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As the above figures indicate, the present value of the Alberta Heritage Fund would be vastly higher had the legislature
made larger contributions during the fund’s history. In order to fulfill its mission of preserving Alberta’s rich resource
wealth for future generations, the government should seriously study the lessons from Alaska and Norway laid out in
Reforming Alberta’s Heritage Fund: Lessons from Alaska and Norway, found at fraserinstitute.org.
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DREW BARNES MLA
Cypress - Medicine Hat
PREMIER REDFORD TRAVELS IN STYLE ON YOUR DIME
Imagine going to your local travel agent to scan for the
best flight prices to an exotic location. You want to take your spouse
on a much needed and well deserved vacation to get some sun, see
new sights and enjoy another climate for a while.
But what if your agent’s best
price was $45,000? What would you do?
You’d probably walk away. What if you
could bill it to someone else – would you
take it then?
We understand why the Premier wanted to attend
Mandela’s funeral, by why is Premier Redford’s travel so expensive?
Like most of you, I’m scratching my head as to how these kinds
of outrageous bills are even considered without a thought given to
taxpayers.
“This government,
This government has travelled more
however, can’t seem to do than any other in the history of Alberta,
and the price tag has never been higher.
anything economically.” The Environment Minister recently took
It might tempt you, but it’s unlikely. I think decent
and common sense Albertans would know that charging such an
outrageous and unjustifiable bill to someone else, even if you could,
is just wrong when more reasonable options are so easily available.
So it bewilders taxpayers to learn that PC Premier Alison
Redford recently did exactly the opposite of what every other
Albertan would have. Instead of demanding a better deal, she
suckered the taxpayers into paying $45,000
so she could attend the funeral of Nelson
Mandela in South Africa.
an entourage to Europe, billing Albertans
$40,000 for the privilege of having represented the province abroad.
Not too long ago, the Premier spent $120,000 to take an entourage
to India. The itinerary involved some mid-level meetings, trade
shows, a couple of low-level Memorandums of Understanding, and
lots of sight-seeing.
Now, government travel is legitimate and can even be
a good investment. This government, however, can’t seem to do
anything economically. Everything is first
class all the way. And you’re picking up the
tab. The PC government just doesn’t seem to
respect Albertans’ hard earned tax dollars.
Albertans can trust the Wildrose Official Opposition to
hold this government to account for these kinds of abuse of tax
dollars.
“And you’re picking
up the tab.”
That’s $15,000 to fly to Ottawa
on a government plane, where she hitched a free ride with Prime
Minister Stephen Harper, and then $10,000 for a first-class flexible
flight back to Canada. Add in the $20,000 round-trip airfare for her
personal assistant, and you get a $45,000-bill to taxpayers.
By comparison, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil
attended the same funeral, but paid only $946.44. That means
Premier Redford paid more than 47 times her Atlantic counterpart
to achieve the same results.
As your local MLA, I value your feedback and hope you
will get in contact through my office at 403-528-2191 or cypress.
[email protected]. Should you need help on any
provincial matter, my office is always ready to help.
Find me on Facebook or follow me on
Twitter @DrewBarnesMLA.
THIS ISSUES
CROSSWORD
ANSWERS
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