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More them with health care and woman Carol Henke said the addictions treatment. needle-collection program than 1.8 million clean “Harm reduction goes will continue, but the lower needles distributed much further than just numbers they’re seeing may handing out a needle,” she free up resources for other over past four years stressed. “It’s promoting safe tasks. practices, it’s talking about “Where it really can affect interventions where you can our front-line service to Cal- MORGAN try to get people to reduce garians is when less needles MODJESKI needle usage, go into treat- wind up on the streets, in [email protected] ment (or) refer to them other parking lots, in playgrounds services that may be avail- (and) in school yards,” she Nearly half a million needles able.” said. were handed out in Calgary Newman said drug suppli- “We get called through last year as uptake of safe- ers have been producing lar- 911 or through the non- injection services offered ger volumes of narcotics for emergency line to go and through Alberta Health Servi- less cost and making the sub- retrieve those safely so that ces’ Safeworks program con- stances more easily access- they aren’t putting Calgar- tinues to rise. ible to marginalized people. ians at risk,” Henke added. According to AHS data Calgary police saw heroin “The less calls like that we provided to Metro, 499,086 charges increase by 26 per get, that frees up our front- needles were distributed cent last year as compared to line services for our high- through the harm-reduction 2013, a change they attribut- priority work.” program in Calgary last year, ed to increased enforcement. Since 2011, the AHS Safe- Debbie Newman, executive director with the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre, holds up some of an increase of roughly 27 per While the number of works Harm Reduction Pro- cent from the 390,285 hand- the syringes they distribute to their clients. She said an increase in needle-exchange numbers is a needles distributed through gram has distributed more ed out in 2011. positive development for the city.MORGAN MODJESKI/METRO Safeworks has risen, the than 1.8 million needles. Debbie Newman, execu- number of syringes collected tive director with the Calgary by the Calgary Fire Depart- On the web Drop-In and Rehab Centre, the whole. are reaching out to people at for intravenous drug users ment through its Safe Streets which offers a needle-ex- “The fact that they see Alberta Health Services is a to engage with social-service deposit boxes has dropped change program to its clients more needle users, that’s not positive thing in my mind.” providers and build relation- by almost 40 per cent since For more local news, through Safeworks, said the necessarily a good thing,” she Newman said the needle ships — and trust — with 2006. go to metronews.ca increase is encouraging, on said. “But the fact that they exchange offers a chance people who can help connect Fire department spokes- $1…6ad,ds8 u5p to6* Turn once a week into once in a lifetime. in 10 years $9,091* 6 years Explore life after kids. 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S In his proposed 10-part series, the local artist/activ- ist wants to host guests — he cited Mayor Naheed Nenshi at the top of his list — as well as local musical and artistic talent for an engaging 30-minute talk show on one of your daily com- muter routes. “I’m a huge advocate for public transit,” said Proctor. “Transit is cool.... I’ve met some amazing people on buses and CTrains and I think if people would actually go into those environments they could see the vibrancy and diversity of people that live in this city.” Art Proctor at the Chinook LRT station, where he fi rst came up with the idea to create a talk show hosted on a Calgary Transit bus. JENNIFER FRIESEN/FOR METRO Proctor said the show, which he wants to title “last tomorrow,” he said. “This is be- he looks for creative ideas to Quoted stop with ajproc,” will take a ginning stages, so we’re try- back and this talk show defin- city focus and be both informa- ing to figure out the logistics itely fits the bill. “I’m a huge advocate for public transit.... tive and entertaining. of how this could all work.” “I have a couple of other He added it may even in- Ron Collins, a spokes- Transit is cool.” Art Proctor, local artist/activist friends and colleagues that clude dancing puppets — he man for Calgary Transit, are semi-interested in help- loves puppets. said they often get requests ing me develop this wild and But the talk show is still far to use buses for filming and project is up in the air. funding is always an option. crazy ‘Kramer-esque’ idea,” from its debut. Proctor has to there’s a formal process to go Proctor said that once a Coun. Brian Pincott has Pincott said. “People think come up with a formal concept, through. bus is secured and rolling, met up with Proctor to talk it’s a brilliant idea, a no- plan and figure out funding. City backing would be half it will be easier for him to about his idea and heard a brainer, and it wouldn’t really “It’s not going to be released the battle, as funding for the secure sponsors, and crowd- promising pitch. Pincott said be that hard to do.” MOBI CUSTOMERS GET 6 MONTHS FREE Join WIND Mobile today and get 6 months of FREE unlimited data, talk and text, plus a free SIM Card. OFFER ENDS SOON Offer is valid as of January 15th, 2015 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Learn more at WINDMobile.ca. To be eligible for this offer, you must port-in your existing Mobilicity number to WIND, activate on our $25 or $35 monthly plan, and bring your own phone or buy your phone from WIND. 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WIND, WIND MOBILE, WINDtab and true mobile freedom are trademarks of Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. and are used under license in Canada by WIND Mobile Corp. © 2015 WIND Mobile 4 CALGARY metronews.ca Thursday, January 22, 2015 Future of post-secondary money pledged in budget now uncertain Education. Student that it was “part of a larger re- But the 2014 budget an- rep at U of A says view.” nounced a reboot of the fund, “It’s something that the and Eastham said her group unclear fate of Access institutions have been talking was given renewed hope to the Future Fund to me about. I certainly under- this year during talks with stand that,” he said. “I need to government officials about adds to financial issues take into account the entire expanding its potential use fiscal situation at this point. and the schools the dollars It’s something that I’m cur- reached. JEREMY rently under discussions with Her CAUS colleague NOLAIS institutions right now and I’m Navneet Khinda, who also [email protected] currently reviewing.” serves as a student representa- The fund was originally tive at the University of Al- Student representatives fear established in 2005 and back- berta, said the fund’s uncertain a fund highly touted in last stopped by an endowment fate has compounded financial year’s provincial budget is in that officials had hoped would issues facing institutions. jeopardy and are accusing the reach $3 billion at its peak. The province has hinted in province of breaking another Its intended use, according to recent weeks at another tough promise to a sector hammered the province’s website, varied year for the advanced-educa- hard with recent cuts. from enhancing classroom tion sector, which has yet to re- The province had pledged instruction to improving re- turn to student enrolment and to reinstate the Access to the tention of staff and students staffing levels seen prior to a Future Fund and dole out $50 to bolstering scholarship and nine per cent reversal in once- million to institutions during bursary programs. Institutions promised funding in 2013. the 2014-15 year. apply to receive a portion of Navneet Khinda, a representative with the Council of Alberta University Students, deemed the government’s inability “It’s frustrating because it’s But with one full semester the grant. to come through on funding commitments for post-secondary education “frustrating.” METRO FILE another commitment they’ve in the books, not a single dol- But Beverly Eastham, exec- gone back on,” Khinda said. “It lar from the fund has been dis- utive director of the Council largely been used to fund urban institutions. the 2010-11 school year due to (the fund) hasn’t even really tributed, and Minister Donald of Alberta University Students capital projects and had been The province ceased pay- “budget restraints,” according been rolled out. It has been Scott would only say this week (CAUS), said the money had directed primarily at larger, ments from the fund during to an online posting. quite confusing, really.” Uber calls on-demand limos ‘a step forward’ Representatives behind the 30 minutes in advance and to Uber Black service to the city. said Wednesday of the new pro- e-hailing Uber app are deem- charge less than the current The premium limo offering, posal from city livery officials. ing a potential U-turn by city minimum rate of $84.60. if it gets approval from industry Uber has faced resistance officials to allow “on-demand” The luxury-ride compan- stakeholders and city council, from cab brokerages and mu- limo service in Calgary a posi- ies, however, would have to could be available in time for nicipal regulators elsewhere tive move — but wouldn’t go through a series of steps to this year’s Calgary Stampede. in Canada. On Tuesday night, indicate Wednesday whether it become an on-demand service, But Jeff Weshler, general man- Edmonton city council voted would be enough to bring their many of which are also re- ager of expansion for Uber, in favour of asking Uber to take popular technology to town. quired for taxi drivers. wouldn’t say whether his team its vehicles off streets in the Al- City of Calgary officials have An official told Metro on would be joining the party. berta capital while it sorts out laid out a potential model that Tuesday that the model would “I definitely think this is a regulatory issues. If the com- would allow limo companies, fulfill some of the requested step forward in advancing the pany doesn’t comply, council if they choose, to pick up pas- relaxations from Uber officials, dialogue and moving towards could file for a court injunction. Could an on-demand limo model be enough to bring Uber to Calgary? 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Druh Farrell said widening the road to six Shaganappi Trail estimated cost of $74 million. “people are confused” by the lanes might make it hard for “It’ll be really interesting existing “buffered bike lanes” pedestrians to cross during a Calgary councillors gave a nod to see what the actual cost on nearby Northmount Drive single light cycle and asked to a long-term redesign plan is going to be, compared to and inquired if these lanes for “mid-block platforms” for Shaganappi Trail Wednes- what’s in the report,” Coun. would be more understand- to be “reviewed in greater day, approving a vision for Andre Chabot said. “Time will able to motorists. detail.” the northwest roadway that tell, although I probably won’t Brent Clark of Bike Calgary The project has no current includes the additions of high- be around to see it.” said the design concept is source of capital funding and occupancy-vehicle lanes and Councillors spent much “quite different” in the Shaga- it may take 10 to 20 years for cycle tracks. of Wednesday’s committee nappi plan. construction to begin. The plan, which currently meeting discussing the separ- “It’s a raised cycle track ROBSON FLETCHER/METRO A GREAT SCHOOL FOR A REWARDING CAREER David Wynn died of his injuries Wednesday, after being shot while responding BECOME A to a call in St. Albert on Saturday. RCMP/CONTRIBUTED HEALTH CARE AIDE Minister orders review after Mountie killing ALBERTA BUSINESS & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN LESS THAN 5 MONTHS! Shooting. Injured Funeral NEW EVENING & WEEKEND PROGRAMS OFFERED 13 CERTIFICATE RCMP officer, Const. David Wynn, died from PROGRAM There will be an regimental his injuries Wednesday funeral for Const. David Wynn on Monday at Servus INCLUDING Place in the City of St. Albert. LEAH •Government of Alberta HOLOIDAY in addition to a public fatality Health Care Aide Metro in Edmonton inquiry that could take place and any internal RCMP investi- • St. Johns Ambulance Hours after an Alberta Moun- gation. The Crown’s results will [First aid, CPR, Automated tie succumbed to injuries sus- be made public once the re- tained in a weekend shooting, view is complete, Denis added. External Defi brillator] the provincial solicitor gen- Wynn, who passed away • Supportive Pathways, eral ordered a review of how Wednesday morning, had Foot Care, Diabetes, his killer was able to walk the worked for the St. Albert de- streets as a free man. tachment since 2009 after he Medication Administration, Minister of Justice and So- moved with his wife and three Food Safe, WHIMIS, licitor General Jonathan Denis sons to the province from Nova Palliative Care announced Wednesday he has Scotia. directed the Alberta deputy at- Since the shooting, Assist- •Best Friends Alzheimer’s torney general to review the ant Commissioner Marlin De- Society Certifi cate involvement Crown prosecu- grand said, the loss has been • 3 Clinical Placements tors had with Shawn Maxwell felt throughout the entire law Rehn. enforcement community. 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It’s man play to star in. a must-see for those who “It’s absolutely knackering,” British actor Simon Slater stars in the tense but wryly humorous whodunit live or grew up in the city’s said Slater, who plays four Bloodshot, at Vertigo Theatre until Feb. 17. CONTRIBUTED northeast quadrant. characters in the critically ac- Saturday: Mump and claimed whodunit Bloodshot, “Basically I talk to myself character, I felt very smug that Smoot in Anything, Mar- at Vertigo Theatre. for two hours. Having conversa- the Englishman had cocked up. tha Cohen Theatre. Can- “Frightening is the other tions with yourself for that long It’s weird.” ada’s “Clowns of Horror” adjective that springs to mind.” is a sure way to end up with When Slater isn’t acting, return to the Calgary stage It was about six years ago schizophrenia. It is the weird- he’s composing music for film, with their latest hilarious when the British actor asked est experience. It sort of plays television and theatre. His outing. Michael Kennard Chicago playwright Douglas terrible tricks with your head.” compositions can currently and John Turner have been Post to create a new piece in Slater — who is a familiar be heard in New York in the playing these characters for which Slater could use his “lim- face on U.K. television, having Broadway production of Con- 27 years, and their perform- ited abilities.” appeared in several TV shows stellations, starring Jake Gyllen- ances during the High Set in London in 1957, and films across the pond — haal. Performance Rodeo need to Bloodshot revolves around a recalled a strange experience “(Acting and music) are very be seen to be believed. hapless photographer named when he forgot a line during a connected,” he said. “They all Sunday: Death From Derek who becomes embroiled performance last year. feed each other. It’s great when Above 1979, MacEwan in the mysterious murder of a “The Englishman was talk- you can do both in the same Hall Ballroom. Canadian young woman he’d been hired ing to the Russian, and I forgot job.” duo DFA 1979 is big enough to follow and photograph. a word,” he said. The North American pre- for the festival circuit now “There are four characters “The Russian did know it miere of Bloodshot runs until but they thrive in a more — an Englishman, an Amer- and came in with the line and Feb. 17 at Vertigo Theatre. intimate space. Get ready ican jazz sax player, an Irish so I sort of prompted myself Tickets can be purchased to have your eardrums bat- comic who plays the ukulele with the other character, which online at vertigotheatre.com or tered. LISA WILTON/FOR METRO and a Russian magician,” Slater is really just bonkers, isn’t it? by calling 403-221-3708. explained. And when I was the Russian LISA WILTON/FOR METRO Service Directory Bulat onto something new To advertise contact 403.444.0136 Basia Bulat doesn’t know exact- of artist I’ve always been drawn NAME CHANGE NOTICE ly how her next album will to are the people who are differ- sound but she’s certain it won’t ent from record to record. You I, JAGMOHAN NEED COOL be like any of her previous re- can still tell who they are, but SINGH cords. they’re not making the same DESIGN TIPS? Permanent Resident of Canada at 248, “I guess I can say it will be record over and over again. I Coral Springs Mews, NE, T3J3R9, Alberta, Read slightly more poppy,” said the don’t think I’m capable of mak- Canada and local address A-11, Hil Montreal-based folk singer. ing the exact same record.” Apartments, Rohini Sector 13, Delhi 110085, every Thursday. 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For every text, mobile or long distance call made by a subscriber*, and tweet using #BellLetsTalk, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives across the country. # BellLetsTalk Clara Hughes bell.ca/letstalk *Regular long distance and text message charges apply. 10 CALGARY metronews.ca Thursday, January 22, 2015 Glass smashing in bus shelters on rise Vandalism. Education a 15-year advertising contract The facts with the city. Tempered glass strategy set for shatters into small, blunt spring to encourage pieces, and that safety factor (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:39)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:629)(cid:627)(cid:628)(cid:631)(cid:550)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:315)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:635)(cid:630)(cid:635)(cid:3) Calgarians to report is of “the utmost importance,” (cid:289)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:279)(cid:238)(cid:3)(cid:251)(cid:268)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:220)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:266)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:3) Donnan said. (cid:220)(cid:305)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:296)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:255)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:251)(cid:209)(cid:292)(cid:317)(cid:553)(cid:3) the damage faster Calgary Transit may con- (cid:83)(cid:254)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:561)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:305)(cid:289)(cid:3)(cid:634)(cid:635)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:302)(cid:3) sider alternate materials at (cid:238)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:273)(cid:3)(cid:629)(cid:627)(cid:628)(cid:630)(cid:553) some of the higher-risk shel- ROBSON ters, said Neil McKendrick, (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:17)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:251)(cid:209)(cid:292)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:254)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:251)(cid:254)(cid:268)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:633)(cid:550)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:3) FLETCHER manager of transit planning, (cid:220)(cid:305)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:296)(cid:302)(cid:279)(cid:289)(cid:296)(cid:550)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:220)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:628)(cid:550)(cid:633)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:3)(cid:279)(cid:238)(cid:3) [email protected] but will primarily focus on an (cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:273)(cid:3)(cid:315)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:3)(cid:296)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:296)(cid:553) education campaign urging Vandals smashed the glass at the public to report broken (cid:580)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:61)(cid:305)(cid:302)(cid:238)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:274)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:255)(cid:209)(cid:3)(cid:583)(cid:238)(cid:279)(cid:292)(cid:273)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:268)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:3) 40 per cent of Calgary’s 1,600 panes. The thought is that (cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:61)(cid:305)(cid:302)(cid:225)(cid:279)(cid:279)(cid:292)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:255)(cid:209)(cid:585)(cid:3) bus shelters last year, and greater awareness will reduce (cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:314)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:279)(cid:238)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) the total number of panes the frequency of vandalism. (cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:289)(cid:209)(cid:255)(cid:292)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:296)(cid:279)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:209)(cid:317)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) broken surged by 78 per cent Transit public-safety co- (cid:221)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:274)(cid:305)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:3)(cid:251)(cid:305)(cid:209)(cid:292)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:229)(cid:3) over 2013, prompting Calgary ordinator Brian Whitelaw (cid:279)(cid:238)(cid:3)(cid:616)(cid:634)(cid:632)(cid:627)(cid:550)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:3)(cid:238)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:273)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) Transit to plan a new educa- said catching offenders is rare (cid:296)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:296)(cid:561)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:314)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:305)(cid:229)(cid:3) tion strategy to cut down on — maybe a dozen are appre- (cid:305)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:3)(cid:628)(cid:632)(cid:575)(cid:317)(cid:229)(cid:209)(cid:292)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:274)(cid:302)(cid:292)(cid:209)(cid:221)(cid:302)(cid:3) the problem this spring. hended a year, and they are (cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:229)(cid:316)(cid:289)(cid:255)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:255)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:629)(cid:627)(cid:628)(cid:635)(cid:553) Despite the “astronomical” typically under the age of 18 cost of repeatedly replacing — but when a serial window- (cid:580)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:61)(cid:274)(cid:221)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:274)(cid:302)(cid:292)(cid:209)(cid:221)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:296)(cid:550)(cid:3) panes, tempered glass remains smasher is caught, there can (cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:315)(cid:255)(cid:268)(cid:268)(cid:3)(cid:279)(cid:315)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) the “safest and most econom- be severe consequences. One (cid:296)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:296)(cid:553) ical” option for the shelter “adult offender” was recently material, said Kyle Donnan of ordered to pay $42,000 in (cid:580)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:16)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:266)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:220)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:575) Outfront Media, the company restitution after shooting (cid:289)(cid:279)(cid:292)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:220)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:268)(cid:255)(cid:274)(cid:251)(cid:3)(cid:17)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:251)(cid:209)(cid:292)(cid:317)(cid:3) that maintains the shelters multiple shelters with a pellet (cid:83)(cid:292)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:296)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:629)(cid:633)(cid:629)(cid:575)(cid:628)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:553) Bus shelters in Calgary have become a popular target for vandals. 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