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Need Assistance but don’t want to give up you your Independence?
Then Symphony Senior Living is the place for you!
Aspen Ridge3100 22 Street
Red Deer, Alberta
403.341.5522
Inglewood10 Inglewood DriveRed Deer, Alberta
403.346.1134
BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express
Creating a very warm, comfortable and home-
like atmosphere is the primary goal of staff at
Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge and Sym-
phony Senior Living Inglewood.
And making the fi rst-rate establishments
stand out even more in a wonderfully unique set-
ting for all seniors who are looking for a change.
We have neighborhoods that suit the needs for
every type of person.
“Symphony’s whole philosophy is that we
have different neighborhoods for different needs
of care and independence,” said Joe Sullivan,
Executive Director, describing the establish-
ment’s physical lay-out and design. “We really
want to be non-facility. We want people to feel
like they are living in their home, not ‘a home’.
We want to stay away from the institutional ter-
minology and the way we interact with our resi-
dents,” he said.
Symphony Senior Living includes Neigh-
borhoods for seniors in the independent living
category. “Then we have independent residents
who do need a little assistance, we can offer them
the care they need while maintaining their inde-
pendence.”
‘Oasis’ is the name of the assisted living
Neighborhood.
And at Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge,
there is the Moments Neighbourhood for people
who need memory care – those living with de-
mentias or Alzheimer’s disease.
It’s an incredibly innovative area that Sulli-
van really wants to draw attention to, as the area
is complete with enhancements to bring comfort
and stability to those who live there.
“One of the key messages I want to get out is
about our Moments Neighbourhood,” said Sul-
livan. “We are one of the only places in Red Deer
right now that is offering a private memory care
program.” Currently, we do have suites available.
“You could move in tomorrow.”
As Sullivan points out, long-term care facili-
ties offers memory care services, too, but these
services are usually delivered in a facility-driven
way.
“Here, our resident to care staff ratios are
higher. We have a lot more programs in terms of
activities and our overall approach to memory
care is much more refi ned.”
At Symphony Senior Living, it’s not about re-
minding those living with dementia of what the
actual date and time is when they ask a question
about an incident or person from their past.
“Our philosophy is to live in the moment with
them. If it’s 1952, that’s where we are with them.
We have lifestyle stations in the memory care
neighborhood.
“One of the stations is a bureau with all sorts
of scarves, gowns and hats from the 40s, 50s and
60s – all kinds of things depending on where they
are, all to help trigger memories from the past.”
There are also various TV programs and
fi lms from various eras that folks can enjoy as
well. “They can watch the Andy Griffi th show, or
shows from the 1940s or 50s.
“It’s about taking with our residents and liv-
ing with them in that moment.”
Sullivan also pointed out that physical activ-
ity is emphasized. “We always have snacks and
food, and hydration readily available for them as
well. The key is a healthy diet.”
Reg Bernier, Director of Wellness, agrees.
“People living with Alzheimer’s and demen-
tia are constantly on the move, so they burn so
much more energy. You need to replenish that
energy with snacks between their meals as a
supplement to keep up with their energy lev-
els. We don’t want them losing weight. It’s
always been a challenge with those who are
living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.”
Sullivan points out that staff receive special
training to work in the Moments area.
“It takes a special person to work in those
neighbourhoods. It’s more like a home environ-
ment.” Staff wear regular looking clothes as
opposed to hospital-type uniforms. Medications
aren’t given in public areas. There are no medi-
cation carts out and about. Another key benefi t
is a continuation of care, right from independent
living through to living in the Moments neigh-
bourhood. “We can go from purely independent
all the way to palliative – we can care for you for
as long as you would like to stay with us. We can
handle just about any care challenges that ar-
rise.”
Ultimately, it’s about bolstering that sense of
home; or normal and everyday routines. “It’s all
about the dignity of the residents. That’s what
we really want for them. And we want to make
sure there’s lot for them to do.” There are six to
eight activities to enjoy each day as well.
There’s even Sylvester the cat who lives here,
who the residents take joy in as well.
Our Moments Neighborhood has been spe-
cifi cally designed to accommodate people who a
living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. “People get
highly agitated when they come to a dead-ends
or doors, where this Neighbourhood is circular,”
said Bernier. “It’s a wonderful aspect that way.”
Sullivan said another plus is wonderful staff
that know the residents so well. “That’s the awe-
some thing – they become family. Even though
they are suffering from a disease, we want them
to feel like they’re at home, that this is where
they belong, and that they are with family mem-
bers.”
Comfortable, warm atmosphere atSymphony Senior Living Red Deer’s
#1 Premier Independent & Assisted Living
Residence
www.symphonyseniorliving.com
2 The 5 W’s of Business Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 The 5 W’s of Business 3
BY KALISHA MENDONSARed Deer Express
Paradise RV has been offering
exceptional, no pressure service for
six years. With fi ve locations across
Alberta, including Grande Prairie,
Leduc and three Red Deer locations,
Paradise RV always has the stock and
available service to serve you best.
“We have one thing that is unique,
and I think it’s been key to our success.
Our ownership group decided to do
a one-price system. What that means
is we have one sticker price and it’s
not a suggested retail price, it’s our
Paradise RV price, and it’s the lowest
price the customer is going to get,” says
Operations Manager Peter Schmucker.
“You don’t have to be a great haggler
to get a good deal. We always charge the
same prices.”
Paradise RV deals with only
top manufacturers in the world to
guarantee satisfaction before, during
and after your sale. With 24-hour
service lines, customers can call at any
time to be assisted by a knowledgeable
member of the Paradise RV team.
Schmucker goes on to explain how
Paradise RV differs from other RV sales
outlets.
“With our buying power, dealing
with top manufacturers in the world,
we can pass those savings onto our
customers. When we buy trailers, we
will buy, say, 250 instead of 100, so that
we get a bigger discount. When we
receive that discount, we pass it along
to our customers.”
Over 1,000 units company-wide can be
transferred from any location to satisfy
your need for summer adventures.
“We have drivers transferring
trailers all the time. It gives us an
advantage to have that. If we don’t have
the product someone is looking for, we
can get it,” says Schmucker.
Paradise RV offers a relaxed sales
environment not based on commission.
This ensures that a customer is satisfi ed
with their purchase, can operate within
a budget and can rest assured knowing
their sales consultant has no ulterior
motive.
“If he sells a $15,000 trailer or a $50,000,
they get paid the same, which is perfect
for the customer,” explains Schmucker.
With abundant selection, trusted
parts and expert service, Paradise RV
will help your family create memories to
treasure for years to come.
“The buying experience at Paradise
RV is a family affair. This is a luxury
item – people are happy. Kids get
excited. They know they’ll be building
memories and going on holidays, a
great experience for any family,” says
Schmucker.
“Paradise RV can help you get to
that.”
The aim of Paradise RV is to make the
buying experience fun and pleasant by
being honest, forthcoming and helpful
to their customers.
Schmucker says that the most
important things when choosing an RV
are price, service and selection.
“Paradise RV has all three of those
a s p e c t s
with our buying power,
available service 24/7 by phone or
in-store during operation hours and
having multiple locations to provide a
variety of models.”
Schmucker personally travels
between locations to help with
showrooms, manager operations
and customer service. Laid back and
helpful, Schmucker has been with
Paradise RV since the beginning and
can offer exceptional service to his
customers.
For more information on Paradise
RV products, customers can call 1-877-
506-1132 or visit the web site at www.
paradiserv.ca. Red Deer locations
include #1 Gasoline Alley (new sales,
parts and service), 1800 – 49 Ave. (new
sales, parts and service) and 205
Petrolia Dr. (sales new and used).
Hours of operation (for sales) in
Red Deer are as follows: Monday to
Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parts and service (summer hours)
are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Now you know a bit about us, come
tell us a bit about YOU! Check out
our inventory, browse our parts and
accessories, tour our service facilities
or just stop by for a coffee!
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#1 Gasoline Alley, East 403-340-11321800 - 49 Avenue 403-343-7908209 Petrolia Drive 403-347-2132
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Local: 403-346-5577 Toll Free: 1-800-862-7176
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“We are the home of the $10,000 giveaway”
said Peter Swainson, president and general
manager of Southside Dodge Chrysler Jeep &
RV Centre.
“When you purchase a new or pre-owned
vehicle or RV, you are automatically entered to
win $10,000 cash in our monthly draw. We have
already given away over $200,000!”
Open since 1971, Southside is a locally family-
owned and operated dealership. There are
now 3 generations of Swainson’s working in
the business, Brian (Chairman), his son Peter
(President & GM), and now Peter’s son Matt
(Sales).
Southside has been
offering ‘No pressure,
no stress, and no hassle’ when
buying a new or pre-owned vehicle or RV.
Committed to the highest standard of customer
service and satisfaction, Southside has become
the choice in Central Alberta for a Dodge, Jeep,
or Chrysler vehicle, said Peter.
Conveniently located at 2804 - Gaetz Ave.,
kitty corner to Bower Place Shopping Centre,
Southside offers an exceptional selection of new
and used cars and RVs.
Their experienced and friendly sales team
will be more than willing to assist you in fi nding
the right vehicle for you. All of the prices and
payments are in the windows to keep the buying
process simple.
With a wide variety of vehicles and RVs from
today’s top manufacturers to choose from
including the Ram 1500, Heavy Duty, the Dodge
Journey, Grand Caravan, Dart, and Challenger, the
Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, the Chrysler 300,
Town & Country, and of course their wide selection
of RV’s such as Tracer and Puma.
Southside is one of the very few dealerships in
Central Alberta that features truck and trailer
combos offering an uncompromised and unmatched
deal when compared to the competition.
DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP & RV CENTRE
Rod Oszustwould like to invite you
to visit him atTHE PAYMENT MATCH EVENT!June 6 & 7
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 The 5 W’s of Business 5
Colors • Perms • FoilsCuts – Women, Men & Family
Updos • BridalSets & Full Waxing
Back (Left to right): Tanya (2 1/2 years), Kristie (9 years),
Jennifer (Owner - 12 years), Danielle (2 1/2 years)
Front (Left to right): Britney (7 years), Darilynn (6 years), Allison (3 years)
#14 – 88 Howarth Street (Highland Green Plaza - Red Deer)403.341.3333 like us on
Mon/Wed/Fri 9am – 6pm • Tues/Thurs 9am - 7pm • Sat 8am – 4pm
BY ERIN FAWCETTRed Deer Express
Offering top quality service for an
affordable cost is what one newly
opened hair salon in Red Deer
strives for.
Sharper Image Hair Design offers
a family-friendly atmosphere with
services for women, men and
children.
The salon has been open for
fi ve months and since then has
fl ourished.
“The perfect opportunity
came up and we have really
transformed the salon,” said
Jennifer Sharpe, owner of
Sharper Image Hair Design. “I have
been doing hair in Red Deer for just
over 11 years and I was working
at the same salon that entire time.
This opportunity fell into my lap
and it was perfect.
“Our clients are so loyal and
the people that have
supported us
have just
blown me
out of the
water. It’s
more than
I expected it
to be.”
There are seven licensed stylists
at Sharper Image Hair Design, with
some of them being full and part-
time.
The salon offers cuts and colours
as well as perms and sets. The salon
also offers waxing services for
men and women. Clients can book
appointments, but walk-ins are
more then welcome.
“We have a caring and friendly, yet
professional environment. We want
to make our clients feel comfortable
and at ease,” she said. “We want to
make it a really inviting and genuine
experience. Our clients matter and
we want to show them that.
“At the end of the day it’s about
making people feel better about
themselves no matter what they are
struggling with in their lives. We
want to help people to feel special.”
Looking forward Sharpe said
she hopes to get involved in the
community.
“I would really like to build
relationships with the schools in
town and start a mentorship and
scholarship program,” she said.
“When I started in hair school
after high school there was a
scholarship program and I applied
for it. I got a Marvel scholarship
and a scholarship from a family in
Drumheller, which is where I am
from. The family said to me one
day to pay it forward and I fi nally
feel like I am at the point where I
can do that and I am excited about
that.”
The salon will be involved in a
fundraising event for a young Red
Deer girl. The event will be hosted
in conjunction with Hugs for Keera
at the Westpark Community Center
from 1-4 on Friday, June 6th with
a hamburger BBQ for $5. People
are encouraged to participate with
either shaving their head or by
donation.
Sharper Image Hair Design is
located in the Highland Green
Plaza (4-88 Howarth St.) The salon
is wheelchair accessible as well.
“I am so proud to call these ladies
my stylists, they are a dream team”
Sharpe states. “Hard working,
dedicated girls that are there to
please their clients. I am so grateful
for them”.
Their hours of operation include
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information call them at
403-341-3333. Also, visit their web site
at www.sharperimagehairdesign.
ca or fi nd them on facebook under
Sharper Image Hair Design Ltd.
Friday June 6th from 1- 4pmHead Shaves and Burgers!
Volunteering with Green Deer
www.sharperimagehairdesign.ca
Hugs for Keera Fundraiser Hugs for Keera Fundraiser
Personalized services sets City salon apart
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 The 5 W’s of Business 76 The 5 W’s of Business Wednesday, May 28, 2014
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BY JENNA SWANRed Deer Express
Family-owned and operated, Cam Clark Ford is known
for their unbeatable service and no pressure atmo-
sphere, which is sure to leave a smile on your face when
you walk on and off the lot.
Cam Clark Ford has been offering the best deals on
new and used Ford vehicles at their locations in Red
Deer, Calgary, Vancouver and Olds for 28 years.
General Manager Sean Bell explained how Cam
Clark is still involved with the day-to-day activity of
his dealerships.
“Although other Ford dealerships all sell and ser-
vice the same vehicles - what really sets us apart is
the fact that before it was fashionable to do so, Cam
believed in maintaining customers for life,” said
Bell. “This means we want our customer satisfac-
tion to be at 100 per cent every time you walk in and
out of our doors and this means we will stand be-
hind our vehicles no matter what.”
Located on the east side of Gasoline Alley at 417
Lantern St, Cam Clark acquired Festival Ford from the
Easy family two years ago. This new state-of-the-art fa-
cility is a fantastic addition to the Cam Clark Group and
goes perfectly with the unbeatable technology Ford puts
into their vehicles.
“Ford was fortunate to avoid taking bailout money
during the economic crisis. This allowed us to continue
research and development while other companies were
forced to maintain the status quo. This has provided
Ford a tremendous competitive advantage over the past
few years.” said Bell.
Bell went on to explain how Clark and his employees
have been striving to make sure they are number one in
service across the country. Thanks to Clark’s rural laid
back lifestyle, he believes it is important to give buyers
the ‘rural edge.’ This results in a low pressure sales ap-
proach that people really seem to enjoy.
Bell, who has been working for Cam Clark Ford for
nearly 10 years has watched the industry change im-
mensely and says he couldn’t be more excited for the fu-
ture of Cam Clark Ford.
“The quality of our product across the board has grown
leaps and bounds in the last 10 years and this includes
our web services which are really a tent pole of our busi-
ness nowadays,” explained Bell.
“You can view all of our inventory, appraise trade-ins,
and do pretty much every thing online that you could
do in here.”
While Bell believes at the end of the day most buy-
ers still want to come down to the dealership and take
their future ride for a test drive, he believes their web
presence can make the buying process simpler.
By viewing inventory online, customers can get a
feel for what they want to look at and what catches
their eye before they ever step on to the lot.
Visit www.camclarkfordreddeer.com to view
new and pre-owned inventory, schedule your next
test drive, chat with a representative and even
schedule your next service appointment.
For more information on Cam Clark Ford’s
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8 The 5 W’s of Business Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Tired of yourRV Batteries
draining so quickly?REPLACE THEM WITH
MODERN LED LIGHTING!
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LEDLight
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TECHNO SOLVE INC.
BY MARK WEBERRed Deer Express
When it comes to a
multitude of ways to light up
your world via specialized
LED lighting products, Red
Deer-based Techno Solve Inc.
is the one-stop-shop for top
selection and service.
Techno Solve specializes
in RV LED replacements
lights, Off Road Lights and
RF Remote controlled strip
lighting.
Ken and Brenda Johnson
take a special pride in their
home-based business, which
was launched about three
years ago.
“I was looking for
something more effi cient
for myself,” explains
Ken, refl ecting on the
beginnings of the business.
LED lights not only save
energy, the bulbs are easy
to install, durable, bright,
eco-friendly and they boast
an exceptionally long life,
lasting up to 50,000 hours,
notes the Techno Solve Inc.
web site.
They also don’t require
any reconfi guration of
fi xtures. Incandescent bulbs
can simply be replaced
with the appropriate LED
– to achieve huge energy
savings and cool
operation.
“There is
sometimes a
misconception
where people
think they have
to buy new
light fi xtures
or rewire
their trailers,
but that’s not
necessary,” says
Brenda. “It’s
very, very easy
to do.”
T h e i r
m a n d a t e
couldn’t fi t in better with
the times, as consumers are
looking for greater effi ciency
in the products they select
not to mention a ‘greener’
approach overall.
“Techno Solve is actually
the name of a class that I
created back when I was a
teacher,” said Ken. “I wanted
to challenge the kids with
using technology to solve
problems.” The spirit of
creativity and inventiveness
fl ourished. When it came
time to setting up the
company, Ken wanted those
very notions to be a part of
the new venture.
Ken and Brenda went on
to thoroughly research the
business concept, and locate
the best OEM Manufacturers
of LED lighting worldwide.
“We learned who the good
manufacturers were and
some of our products are
manufactured for us to our
specifi cations both locally
and in other countries. So we
have an excellent selection of
quality products.”
Techno Solve can provide
lights in a variety of colors,
the main
colors for
RV’s are
Pure White,
Natural White
and Warm
White.
As for
a growing
market, they
are certainly
in the right
place. Ken
said one-third
of the RVs
p u r c h a s e d
in Canada
are sold in
Alberta. Competition is
strong, typically from large
U.S. and Eastern Canadian
based companies. But as Ken
points out, their attention
to personalized customer
service is a top priority and
their location makes for
unique customer interaction.
Meanwhile, the Johnsons
are seeing robust growth in
their business, as product
knowledge increases. They
also attain exposure by
attending various trade
shows promoting their
product and on-line store.
“There are always new
applications,” says Ken.
“We are always looking to
expand areas and enjoy new
challenges to solve.”
People are also becoming
aware of the many ways
LED lights and lighting
strips can be utilized –
recreation vehicles, homes,
boats, driveways, emergency
vehicles, oilfi eld, docks,
graders, tractors and patios –
there is really no end to what
people want them for, adds
Brenda.
They also carry solar
panels and controllers –
indeed, the sky is the limit
with how LED lighting design
can enhance and creatively
brighten a particular setting.
“And of course with Ken’s
background, he can be very
creative and come up with
a solution,” Brenda says. “It
really is catching on.”
Check out www.
technosolveinc.ca.
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BY ERIN FAWCETTRed Deer Express
A longstanding IT company has recently opened its newest location in Red Deer.
F12 Networks is an Alberta-based company and has been operating in Edmonton and Cal-
gary since 1996. An offi ce was opened in Red Deer at #8, 4699
61 St., last year which is man-aged by Wade Bayntun, and offi -
cials with the company are excited to be doing business in the City.
“F12 provides an all-inclusive network offering to clients. What I mean by that is that we don’t just wait for the phone to ring and then come and fi x the problem. Clients get all of the offi ce products plus all of the support combined. They get everything they need to operate their network,” said Leanne Yeat-man, operations manager of F12 Networks. “Our direction is to not profi t when clients are broken. Our
approach is to keep things working and operating.”
F12 Networks is the only one of its kind to offer unique options to their clients such as an all-inclusive plan called Service Plus which includes computer equipment, software and support all for one monthly fee.
They also offer a unique one-click support tool called F12 Con-nect. By pressing the F12 key on their keyboard clients can interact with their customized support teams based on business industry.
These support teams are known as NOC Pods (Network Operations Centre), and are focused on partic-ular industries which allow them to have a deeper knowledge on indus-try specifi c applications and techni-cal requirements.
“We put a large emphasis inter-nally on the F12 culture. As staff we have a unique identity called ‘Networkers’. We have made heavy investments into our offi ce spaces.
Networkers enjoy highly comfort-able, open-concept work areas which are techy, funky and deco-rated to match our brand,” said Yeatman.
Bayntun added F12 Networks offers free, no obligation consulta-tions to businesses to help deter-mine their needs.
“We want to make sure the en-tire process is easy,” he said. “We create a budget for them when it comes to their IT needs.”
Also important for F12 Net-works is their involvement in the community.
“There are a number of orga-nizations we have partnered with closely over the years. We do a lot of work with medical clients through-out Alberta and one of the organi-zations we were recently involved in is I See Change. They are a group of medical students at the Universi-ty of Alberta and they work on de-livering medical practices in third world countries.
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BY RED DEER ADVOCATE STAFF
A Sylvan Lake medical clinic is diversifying into cosmetic and related services.
Horizon Family Medicine will open Horizon Vein & Cosmetic Centre at its 65 Hewlett Park Landing premises on May 5. The new centre will be headed by Dr. Raymond Comeau, who has practised family medicine at Horizon Family Medicine since it opened in September 2011.
Comeau started Red Deer’s fi rst full-service cosmetic clinic in 2000. He sold that business in 2008, but remained interested in the fi eld.
“It’s very interesting and gratifying to be able to treat people who are having real problems with their skin,” he said.
Procedures to be performed at Horizon Vein & Cosmetic Centre will go much deeper than the skin. It will off er sclerotherapy, and Botox treatments
for both cosmetic purposes and
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TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain
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“This is a procedure which is really quite new but really excellent, and being used by many of the sports medicine specialists and physiatrists,” he said, describing PRP as a great alternative to cortisone.
Other procedures at the clinic will include travel medicine and vaccinations, and professional skin
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Horizon Vein & Cosmetic Centre will celebrate its grand opening on May 9, with profi ts from the treatments provided that day to be donated to international development organization A Better World. Comeau and other staff at Horizon Family Medicine have been active supporters of A Better World, and recently travelled to Haiti to help at a medical clinic there.
Horizon Family Medicine also has a clinic in Red Deer, with 13 doctors working between the two locations.
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A Sylvan Lake medical clinic is diversifying
into cosmetic and related services.
Horizon Family Medicine opened Horizon
Vein & Cosmetic Centre at its 65 Hewlett
Park Landing premises. The new centre will
be headed by Dr. Raymond Comeau, who has
practiced family medicine at Horizon Family
Medicine since it opened in September 2011.
Comeau started Red Deer’s fi rst full service
cosmetic clinic in 2000. He sold that business
in 2008, but remained interested in the fi eld.
“It’s very interesting and gratifying to
be able to treat people who are having real
problems with their skin,” he said.
Procedures to be performed at Horizon
Vein & Cosmetic Centre will go much
deeper than the skin. It will offer leg vein
sclerotherapy, and Botox treatments
for both cosmetic purposes and
medical problems like headaches, TMJ
(temporomandibular joint) pain and
excessive sweating, said Comeau. Another
service will be platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
joint injections for muscular skeletal
conditions like tennis elbow, golfer’s
elbow and plantar fasciitis.
“This is a procedure which is really quite
new but really excellent, and being used by
many of the sports medicine specialists and
physiatrists,” he said, describing PRP as a
great alternative to cortisone.
Other procedures at the clinic will include
travel medicine and vaccinations, and
professional skin care like biopsies,
skin cancer removal and treatment of
warts and acne.
Comeau said demand for these types of
services is growing.
“It’s gone up dramatically as people
become more aware of what’s available.
They’re not really wanting to suffer with
things that they had to suffer with 30 or 40
years ago.”
Horizon Family Medicine also has a
clinic in Red Deer, with 13 doctors working
between the two locations.
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Intricately designed jewellery atDiamonds by Verage
BY KALISHA MENDONSARed Deer Express
At Diamonds by Verage,
each piece of jewellery is
handcrafted on location and
made exclusive for each order.
Verage Shimoon has
been in the goldsmith and
jewellery design business
for nearly fi ve decades. He
meticulously designs, moulds
and manufactures products
specifi c to a person’s vision to
create a unique and memorable
piece.
“I love what I do,” he said.
“When I put my stamp on it,
it has to be 100 per cent to my
approval before it goes out to
the public, or before it gets on
anyone’s fi nger - especially
because we specialize in
engagement rings and wedding
rings.
“It’s so important to a
woman, so we spend days
and days and days trying to
make the best that we can - a
very special ring for that very
special occasion.”
Shimoon’s expert eye and
service system is sure to
please. His delicate process
takes approximately six to
eight weeks depending on the
complexity of design. Each
minute counts as he and his
team create a product from
start to fi nish that is exclusive
and tailored to perfection.
“We’re not only just
designers. We do repairs, we
do diamond settings and we
sell diamonds. Our specialty is
high quality diamonds – that’s
the fi eld we picked up on, and
that is where we will stay.
“We are also manufacturers.
We do have retail, quite a bit
of stock but mostly we work
on design - new concepts, new
designs and new ideas. Usually
people bring us pictures of what
they’ve seen, either online or in
different magazines. Then we
take that concept, alter it and
then we design an exclusive
piece. There is only one made
for that person. That’s our
strength.”
As mentioned, Diamonds
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He was only 15 when he
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Range of Primary Care Network programs continues to expand
REALPEOPLE.
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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer ExpressThe Red Deer-based Primary Care Network continues
to expand in terms of programming and educational
opportunities, and the goal is to reach more Central
Albertans than ever before.
Around the City, residents may notice the message of
‘Real People, Real Successes’ regarding the PCN. Those
messages of personal success related to the programs
offered are key to bolstering public awareness, said Dr.
Peter Bouch, past chair of the organization.
“It’s a new campaign to make people more aware
of the Primary Care Network – we have a lot of great
programs and essentially, the campaign is directing
people to the web site where there are real people
telling their stories, and pictures of people that have
had success in various programs.”
A PCN is a network of doctors and other health
providers such as nurses, dietitians and pharmacists
working together to provide primary health care
to patients. Each network has the fl exibility to
develop programs and provide services in a way that works
to meet specifi c needs of patients. And as Bouch points out,
the campaign featuring testimonials is critical in helping
spark interest in those looking to better their health in a
particular way. “A lot of people will probably fi nd that the
physician will tell them to go to a program, but if they hear
a fi rsthand story from another patient, they’re more likely
to fi nish a program or at least sign up for it.”
Bouch describes the web site as very interactive, with
thorough descriptions of the programs. “Once they go
there, they can read about the things they would like to do.
They can then get a hold of their family physician and they
can then get referred.”
Staff of the PCN are also focusing on the popular Health
Cafes – engaging information gatherings which include
presentations by physicians or other experts on a given
topic, followed by a question and answer session.
Past Health Cafes have focused on how to be a better
patient, tips on exercise, information about vaccinations
and antibiotics and another was about dealing with the
effects of menopause. The public is encouraged to check the
web site for updates about the latest Health Cafes as well.
Bouch oversaw the ‘how to be a better patient’ session,
where he discussed how people can make the most out of a
doctor’s appointment. “It’s a way for people to receive good
knowledge that is scientifi cally-based and evidence-based,”
he said. “I think they are also another way of engaging the
public – of fi nding out what they want in the Primary Care
Network. Sometimes we get ideas on possible programs to
think about as well.”
As to the programs offered, they range from dealing
with chronic disease and mental health issues to managing
anxiety and becoming happier. One of the most popular
ones is Health Basics, which focuses on diet/exercise and
adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Another feature residents are seeing around Red Deer
are outdoor gyms – a project the PCN worked with the
City on to bring to fruition. “It goes hand in hand with our
mandate of trying to keep people active, and getting them
outdoors. The Primary Care Network is really a catalyst for
active living in the community.”
Visit www.reddeerpcn.com.
REAL SUCCESS.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 The 5 W’s of Business 11
The Red Deer Express continues to be
committed to Central Alberta by serving as
the community newspaper and being the
‘go-to’ product for local news, features and
advertisements.
Established in 1946, the award-winning Red
Deer Express is a weekly community news-
paper serving the City and all of Central
Alberta.
Our constant aim is to be accurate and
unbiased in our coverage. Our audience
continues to grow with the City and we
are looking to make our paper as acces-
sible as possible. One way we do this is
by delivering to homes every Wednesday.
We reach our neighbouring communities
and visitors to the City through racks and
boxes in various high traffi c commercial and
recreational locations.
Our publication is also available online at
www.reddeerexpress.com. To view, click on
‘e-edition’ at the top right of the home page.
Also available online are our special features,
which is directly below the e-edition, marked
‘special features’.
The Red Deer Express acts as the commu-
nity’s trusted source of local news and infor-
mation with exceptional coverage of a wide
range of interests from politics, sports and
community events to health, arts, business
and leisure. Each section refl ects the interests
of the community - we provide editorial and
photographic coverage of what our readers
look for the most.
Not only does the Red Deer Express inform
our readers but the newspaper also values
community input by listening to and publish-
ing opinions through Letters to the Editor. We
also create involvement through a variety of
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The Express expands its reach into the com-
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