Red Deer Advocate, July 05, 2012

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Battered boats

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

With winds blowing at 60 km/h and gusting to 90, the waves on Sylvan Lake were crashing against the east end of the lake at Lakeshore Drive Wednesday morning. Along the length of the beach several boats that had torn loose from moorings ended up battered on the beach. This catamaran rescued by Trevor Burns, John Umlah and Dave Schirru broke free of its boat lift structure and was damaged as it collided with other boats at the Sylvan Lake Catamaran Club spot at Petro Beach. After this boat was safely up on shore the men pulled in several other boats that were also in danger of being battered by the wind and waves.

Twister rips past farm buildings CLEANUP BEGINS THROUGH ALL CENTRAL ALBERTA AS IN TUESDAY’S RAIN AND HAIL STORM

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Several properties in Mountain View County are cleaning up after a suspected tornado ripped through the area during Tuesday’s intense storm.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing the tornado touch down about 13 km south of Olds, northwest of Didsbury, at about 2 p.m.

Ryan Morrison, manager of infrastructure projects and technical services for Mountain View Coun-

ty, said several farm buildings were damaged. Some siding and roofs on houses were ruined.

Didsbury RCMP and local firefighters checked on residents in the area to make sure they were OK. A number of trees were ripped down as a result of the storm’s fury. Damage was fairly localized.

“We started clearing trees from about 3 p.m. to about 6 p.m. (on Tuesday),” said Morrison.

The municipality has already spoken with representatives of the provincial government’s emergency financial aid program.

“Right now, they want everyone to go through their private insurance companies and see where that goes,” said Morrison. “A lot of times the insurance companies put the pressure on the government to provide assistance.”

At Sylvan Lake, volunteers were busy on Wednesday morning pulling power boats and sailing catamarans being battered against the shoreline due to intense winds.

Please see STORM on Page A2

Province throwing money at health care in the dark: auditor-general Olsen tells DRUNK DRIVING

operating on a trial basis. The premier has not set a deadline to get the other 137 in place. Government members are having informal discussions with stakeholders this summer.

Saher said lack of information on primary-care networks should give

that means some clinics stay open nights and weekends, others provide recorded messages that rediEDMONTON — Alberta’s audirect people to emergency wards. tor general says the government is When it comes to helping a papreparing for a multibillion-dollar tient through the system, he said, expansion of primary health-care some networks actively do so, while services without even knowing if others just provide patients they work. with phone numbers.

The province has never ‘WE FOUND SIGNIFICANT The networks must have done a thorough, ongoing multidisciplinary teams in WEAKNESSES IN THE DESIGN AND study on their effectiveness, place, but there is no set exeven though primary-care ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS FOR pectation on what skills they networks have been around should have.

THE (PRIMARY-CARE NETWORK) for seven years, Merwan SaA key component is treather said in his latest report PROGRAM . . . EVALUATION ing chronic diseases which, released Wednesday. if allowed to worsen, can “We found significant INITIATIVES TO DATE HAVE NOT BEEN harm not only the patient but ADEQUATE GIVEN THE MAGNITUDE weaknesses in the design cost the system $10,000 per and implementation of the OF THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND patient per year — more than accountability systems for twice the cost of treating a THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE . . . the (primary-care network) cancer patient. program,” said Saher. “EvalPROGRAM.’ But the networks aren’t uation initiatives to date told which chronic diseases have not been adequate — AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT to focus on, aren’t given mingiven the magnitude of the imal expectations on how to public investment and sigpoliticians pause before embarking treat them and don’t have to follow nificance of the . . . program.” basic clinical standards or guideThe province has 40 primary-care on the family-care model.

For instance, he said, while the lines, Saher said. network clinics which are to receive With no expectations, he said, $170 million in public funding this government has set up five objecyear for a total of $700 million since tives for the networks, it never de- some primary-care networks can veloped targets and measures need- meet the mandate of treating chronthey began operating in 2005.

The clinics are privately run by ed to determine if objectives are ic illnesses through active treatment while others can simply hand out doctors. Teams of specialists treat met.

The networks are supposed to pamphlets. patients with illnesses and other Health Minister Fred Horne says health issues before they worsen. draw from patients in certain geoThe clinics are designed to save tax- graphic zones, Saher pointed out, the government accepts the recompayers money by keeping patients but the result has been mass confu- mendations and will act on them as out of clogged emergency rooms and sion over who is in charge of deliv- it moves forward with family-care ering demographic information. It’s clinics. hospitals.

Premier Alison Redford has an- also unclear whether each list is “I’ve had some of these concerns nounced plans to create 140 new based on where patients live or on and I have discussed them. Ultifamily-care clinics. They will per- where they traditionally go for care. mately, now as minister, it’s my reAnd the rules are too loose, he sponsibility that we deliver on the form essentially the same services as primary-care facilities, but will suggested. accountability, and I will do that.”

The clinics are supposed to pronot be privately run.

Three family-care clinics are vide around-the-clock care. While Please see HEALTH on Page A2

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Parole Board he’ll never drive again

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A young Central Alberta man said he has no desire to ever drive again after killing a Red Deer couple as they drove home in February 2010.

According to Parole Board of Canada documents obtained by the Red Deer Advocate, Chad Mitchell Olsen, 25, of Sedalia told the parole board on June 8 that he had driven a vehicle in the past when he didn’t have a valid driver’s licence.

“You (Olsen) said this would not occur in the future as you no longer have any desire to drive,” said the parole board’s written decision.

“Given the circumstances of the current offences, you have expressed that you don’t have the right to drive again.”

Olsen pleaded guilty in April 2011 to two counts of impaired driving causing death after Brad and Krista Howe, both in their mid 30s and parents of five children, were killed on the city’s south side during the early morning hours of Feb. 7, 2010.

He was driving at nearly three times the legal blood alcohol level when he sped through a traffic light and hit the Howes’ car.

The parole board did express some concern that Olsen planned to return to the same location where the fatal car crash occurred.

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Program teams seniors with college students

RED DEER ROYALS PERFORM

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Plans are quickly taking shape for the city’s Home Share program where seniors become roommates with college students.

Since being awarded $245,000 in June through the national New Horizons for Seniors program, Family Services of Central Alberta and its project partners have formed a steering committee, hired staff and begun to sort out the details of its Generations Project.

A main component is the internationally recognized Home Share project that matches seniors who have an empty room with a college student who needs affordable housing. The student helps the senior with some type of work and in exchange, he or she will receive reduced rent.

Dawna Morey, Generations Project co-ordinator, said the main priority is putting the application process in place for students. Next week the steering committee will meet again to hammer out more details.

“We’ve heard from seniors already,” said Morey.

“Over the whole course of the (three-year) project, the minimum amount that we said we would match would be 45. We have no perceived anticipation of what that could be.”

Morey said they could end up with much more in light of the anticipated housing crunch in the city.

Morey said they want to ensure the matching is a positive experience for both the student and the senior.

The screening and matching processes will be in place before the end of July.

Another part of the project is community workshops on topics such as prevention of elder abuse and helping seniors become resilient, to be led by a senior and a college student. Those taking part in the Home Share project must attend some of the workshops.

“We understand the urgency with the (upcoming) school year,” said Morey. “We’re putting together all those plans and . . . at the same time looking at the workshops and putting the materials together.”

Partners in the project include the Golden Circle Senior’s Resource Centre, Red Deer College Students Association and the Alberta Council on Aging, Central Alberta. The three-year project will begin in Central Alberta and expand to Southern and Northern Alberta in the ensuing years. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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HEALTH: Success stories at individual clinics

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STORM: Some flooding Some erosion was also occurring on trails along the shoreline as winds raised waves.

Flooding occurred at parking lots, businesses and along streets in Red Deer when the heavy downpours hit Tuesday.

Tom Warder, Environmental Services Department manager for the City of Red Deer, said the sudden storm caused some flooding in low-lying areas.

Some vehicles were almost immersed fully in water underneath the 60th Street overpass.

“We’ve got pumps that clear out those underpasses, but they can’t keep up with heavy storms like that,” said Warder. “They take a while to clear.”

Detention ponds also fill up and take a while to drain, Warder said.

Warder wasn’t aware of any damaged municipal infrastructure.

Tenants in the basement of the Empire Building along 48th Street and just off 49th Avenue were assessing flood damages.

Petro Sabengele, executive director of Central Alberta African Centre, was inside his office on Tuesday when the water gushed in. He estimates the water was about 25 to 38 cm deep.

A vacuum truck company was removing the water on Wednesday. Sabengele contacted the insurance company on damages that included items on the floor.

“I hope the landlord will replace the carpet to enable immigrant (or) refugee children to resume their weekly activities at our centre as usual,” Sabengele added. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

LOTTERIES

Photo by RANDY FIEDLER/Advocate staff

The Red Deer Royals Show Band performs its field show Scheherazade with music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and based on the Arabian Nights tale at Great Chief Park Wednesday night.

The 92 12-to- 20-year-olds will perform the show at the World Championship for Marching Show Bands Saturday in Calgary after marching in the Calgary Stampede parade Friday. Once its Calgary shows are complete — with perhaps a berth in the championship finals Tuesday — the band returns to Central Alberta for a host of performances and parades. A presentation was also made Wednesday to outgoing director Rob Goring. Please see related video at www.reddeeradvocate. com.

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Horne, like Saher, said there have been success stories in individual clinics.

“A lot has been achieved . . . in different ways,” said Horne.

“It took a lot of commitment on health professionals to start working in teams and offering these programs. I don’t read (the) report as a criticism of their work.”

PAROLE: Drinking a core element in socializing They expected there would be significant media coverage, which the board felt could lead to Olsen being exposed to stressful situations in the community.

“You (Olsen) told the board that you have learned to accept other people’s decisions,” says the decision. “You realized that you have made very poor decisions and the impact on the victims, their families and others is severe.”

Olsen was originally given a sentence of two years and three months. The Crown appealed and Olsen’s jail sentence was lengthened to three and a half years last October. Two months later, on Dec. 16, 2011, much to the shock of the Howe family, Olsen was granted day parole and allowed to leave Bowden Institution.

The parole board states that drinking was a core element of how Olsen socialized. He has realized that he cannot have even a single drink, as it would likely lead to more, and that he doesn’t think ra-

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veered into traffic and was struck and killed by a truck.

The father of the 20-year-old woman had been riding his bike with her when she was hit on Highway 7 just west of Okotoks.

She died at the scene.

The road was closed in both directions for about two hours while investigators interviewed witnesses.

Police say they still want to talk to motorists who saw the accident.

They have not yet determined if any charges will be laid. tionally when intoxicated, according to the written decision.

“You (Olsen) spoke openly and genuinely at your day parole hearing and it was evident to the board that you were committed to sobriety so that a similar action would not occur,” says the document.

In its written decision, the parole board said that day parole would be extended for three months.

The report also says that Olsen has “maintained positive conduct at the halfway house and followed all the rules and regulations.”

“You (Olsen) were initially involved in psychological counselling to assist in your transition, but this has been discontinued,” says the report.

The board also noted that Olsen has demonstrated the ability to adhere to conditions of day parole and has shown motivation to get re-established successfully in the community. A significant sign that he is committed to pro-social change is demonstrated in his abstinence from alcohol, says the report.

The Correctional Service of Canada is now recommending granting full parole, and that Olsen’s case management team indicates that Olsen presents a low risk to re-offend. Another hearing will be held in August regarding full parole.

The document also shows that Olsen plans to live with his fiancee when he is granted full parole. She is viewed as a “reliable community contact.”

“You (Olsen) also continue to have a strong network of pro-social family and friends that offer support,” says the report.

The report also mentions that Olsen was recently served with a civil lawsuit in the amount of $3.5 million, made by the children of the Howes.

The parole board states that Olsen’s job has offered him the opportunity for advancement and an increase in income. His hope is that this will assist him in making payments regarding the lawsuit.

Olsen also has a goal of attending school in engineering to be able to become more financially capable. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Province coughs up cash for Memorial Trail

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Town of Sylvan Lake will receive an additional $1.7 million from the province for its Memorial Trail project.

The money will be used to upgrade four intersections to address the impact of making Memorial Trail into a two-lane paved road from 60th Street east to Hwy 20.

Originally, the town was looking for $2.2 million to upgrade four intersections — Hwy 20 and Memorial Trail, 50th Street (Main Street) and Memorial Trail, Hwy 20 and 11, and Hwy 11 and 781 — and the province refused to pay.

After discussions with the town in June, the province decided to provide a total of $1.7 million for the intersection upgrades.

“Alberta Transportation out of the Red Deer office had a closer look at the intersections that were identified for upgrades and revised the number downwards to $1.7 million,” said Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson on Wednesday.

“We’re very comfortable with their calculations and scope of work.”

The town will receive half the $1.7 million this year and half next year.

“If we have to go into our own reserves and be paid back next year, so be it, because that’s how important this project is to the Town of Sylvan Lake, the residents and the travelling public.”

Samson said the road and intersections will be completed this year.

Work has already begun.

“It’s critical. Memorial Trail right now is a gravel road and in some areas does not even exist.”

Memorial Trail has been a concern for local residents as it is the main thoroughfare from west to east for people heading to Red Deer since changes at the Hwy 11 and 781 intersection made it right-in, rightout only.

The trail was very narrow for vehicles passing from opposite directions and had almost become undrivable because of worn down conditions.

Upgrades at intersections on Memorial Trail at

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Viking Projects trackhoes excavate for the $4.5-million Memorial Trail construction between 50th and 60th Streets in Sylvan Lake Wednesday.

50th Street and Hwy 20 will include merge and turning lanes for better traffic flow. Left turn lanes at Hwy 11 and 20 will be reconfigured.

“At the 781 intersection, we’re building an acceleration lane so that people leaving right out west-

bound to Eckville and Rocky areas have the ability to accelerate and join traffic,” Samson said.

The original $4.5-million project was approved in 2010 to build the two-lane Memorial Trail. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

CHUCKWAGON RACING

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Study aims to cut horse deaths

Construction contract awarded for police training college FORT MACLEOD — After six years of promises, planning and politics the provincial government has awarded the construction contract for a police training college in southern Alberta.

Bird Construction has been selected to build the $122-million college in Fort Macleod, with work to begin this summer and finish by August 2014.

Mayor Shawn Patience said the college will be a big boost to the economy of the town and the surrounding region, which largely depends on agriculture.

“This is a promise made good and there is a lot of relief and a lot happiness as people find out about this,” Patience said Wednesday. “For a small town of 3,000 people it is going to have a tremendous impact.”

The Alberta Public Security and Law Enforcement Training Centre is to train provincial sheriffs, municipal police officers, corrections guards and other security staff.

The college was first announced by former premier Ralph Klein’s government in 2006, but faced numerous delays. The project has been up and down the agendas of three different premiers and four solicitor generals over the years.

Pharmacists get expanded powers, including prescription renewals EDMONTON — Pharmacists in Alberta can now renew or alter prescriptions, give injections and authorize medication in a medical emergency.

The expanded powers came into effect Sunday as part of what the government says is its plan to improve primary health care.

Pharmacists will also be allowed to create care plans for patients such as diabetics who may need help understanding how to use their medications.

Health Minister Fred Horne says druggists will be paid for the seven new services they are providing from money the government is saving on generic drugs.

Those costs are dropping 10 per cent, meaning the government will save about $85 million this fiscal year.

Alberta has over 4,300 licensed pharmacists who fill about 33 million prescriptions a year.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — John Walters is in his first year on the professional chuckwagon circuit and already knows how painful losing a horse can be.

The rookie driver from Delburne is allowing his team to be part of a study by the University of Calgary that is measuring the heart rates and electrical activity of chuckwagon horses. It’s hoped the findings could eventually reduce the number of animal deaths.

“It’s very emotional. We had one that we lost with a heart failure two hours after the race ... last year,” Walters said Wednesday as he prepared his team for a training run. “As a family you sit there and cry.

They’re family to us right? They’re our children now that our children are grown up.”

The study involves the university, the Calgary Stampede and the Moore Equine Veterinary Centre.

Lead researcher Renaud Leguillette and his team are using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment to monitor horses before, during and after their morning exercise. Selected horses competing in chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede are part of the study.

Leguillette said he became interested after several cases over the years in which horses died from heart attacks after competing.

“When I saw that I thought there must be something we can do for these horses and the first thing to do is to try to understand if there are some risk factors and to see why it could happen and then try to give recommendations to prevent that,” Leguillette said.

“We want to know what the effect of cumulative racing is on the heart function of these horses. We were concerned about the sudden death problem that has happened at these rodeos.”

The data collected will also provide veterinarians with scientific information about when it is physically best to run a horse and when it’s best to rest the animal.

There are 100 chuckwagon horses in the study,

File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Teams compete in a chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Monday, July 12, 2010. A University of Calgary study measuring heart rates and electrical activity could eventually reduce deaths of chuckwagon horses. which began a few weeks ago and has followed them through a number of chuckwagon races already.

Leguillette said he has already determined the animals are extremely fit and their stress levels remarkably low.

The Stampede introduced changes last year aimed at making chuckwagon races safer for both horses and competitors. The move came after six horses died in 2010 — two of heart attacks.

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The village has lost power to its pumping station so it has had to bring in vacuum trucks to haul away sewer waste.

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Oda’s fall into an ethical ditch Usually, when people witness firsthand the suffering and injustice meted out to the world’s poorest people, the common reaction is a time of sincere introspection.

We see it all the time, among people of every age — especially those who have signed up for a stint of charity or relief work abroad. When they return to their normal, comfortable lives, people who have confronted true poverty and injustice become more frugal themselves, more compassionate, more aware of their own privileged lives. Often, even a little guilty.

Why did this not happen for Bev Oda? Upon the announcement of her resignation as the federal minister of international co-operation, Oda made herself unavailable to the press, but did post an odd comment on her website: “As the minister for international co-operation, I have had the opportunity to witness the hardships of the world’s most vulnerable peoples and have witnessed the great compassion of Canadians for those in need.”

Compassion from Canadians, but a

OURVIEW GREG NEIMAN curious detachment from the former minister.

Oda needed no introduction to the harshness of history. Her mother was interned during the Second World War, when the Canadian government was rounding up people of Japanese descent, and confiscating their property. Her father started out as a labourer on a sugar beet farm. She must have understood some of their experience and some of their sacrifice for her and her education.

It seems a prime background for a life of political activity.

But the compassion, the drive to bring more justice to our social makeup seem absent. Quite the contrary, as a minister of the Crown, her resumé speaks more of scandal and acquisitiveness than generosity.

It’s not just the luxury hotel upgrade, the $16 glasses of orange juice, or the $1,000-a-day limousine service in 2012 that mark her career. Oda has been suspected of unseemly behaviour

around power and money for years.

In 2006, just before the government was to announce a major review of broadcasting rules, Oda planned a fundraising dinner for broadcast executives.

When the event became broadly known, it was cancelled, but her office had already taken a number of donations from business concerns who were about to be affected by changes in government policy.

Oda’s penchant for luxury travel at taxpayer expense likewise goes back to 2006, when she attempted to bill the government for $5,500 in limousine rides to attend the Juno Awards. After the Liberals raised a stink about it, she paid back $2,200.

In 2011, she was investigated for the kind of activities that would land other people in jail.

After a long campaign of pressure from the opposition, she admitted to directing a staff member to add a handwrittten annotation to a memo that had already been approved and signed.

The annotation added the word “not” in the margin of a recommendation for

funding for faith-based advocate for social justice KAIROS. “Not” was a direct reversal of approved process. It is contempt of Parliament.

She was saved from expulsion and official disgrace by the fall of government in a non-confidence vote. And she won the following election, was reinstated in cabinet completely free from having to learn from her career’s near-death experience.

The rest of her tenure is the stuff of legend. The featherbedding only became more extreme, her pattern of denial followed by half-hearted apology more predictable.

Eventually, even she had to acknowledge she was a political liability, and two weeks ago — depending on your sources — she either resigned or was told to leave.

As of the end of this month, Parliament will no longer have Bev Oda as MP and an ethical black hole.

It’s a pity. Someone who truly could understand the gap between those who have much and those who have very little might have made a difference.

Greg Neiman is an Advocate editor.

LETTERS Care for the weakest, most vulnerable Two statements made by Shirley Challoner require a response: ● “The cuts are also inconsistent with Canadian values. Do we want a society that will not care for the most vulnerable among us?”

We already have a society like that. The most vulnerable among us would be the unborn babies who are given no chance for life or any other humane or ethical choice, as we in Canada kill almost 100,000 babies every year through abortion. We call it prochoice, but there is no choice for these precious lives.

2● As Gandhi once said, “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.”

My Canada would treat its weakest members with care! The truth is that those precious unborn babies (not simply fetuses) may be killed at any stage of development from conception to birth and, unfortunately, this is legal in Canada.

Remember, not all laws are moral — it was also legal to kill Jews in Germany in the 1940s.

Mother Teresa once stated that until we value the most vulnerable of all, the unborn, our value of all life will continue to decrease. She seems to have been prophetic.

If we truly care for the weakest members, or the most vulnerable in our society, let’s begin by giving these unborn babies a chance for life.

Donald Ottosen Red Deer

We must discuss future of seniors housing now FUDGING THE VACANCY RATE NUMBERS IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO START

BY ARLENE ADAMSON SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE A report released this week on the state of retirement housing spaces for seniors in Alberta from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows a healthy 11.3 per cent vacancy rate for standard spaces in the province.

But what the Seniors’ Housing Report does not include is almost as important as what it documents.

Unfortunately, not all non-profit affordable seniors’ housing providers were included in the vacancy census, which focuses on for-profit facilities, and non-profit facilities that include non-subsidized units.

In other words, the most affordable options for seniors’ housing, and the most likely to be in demand amongst lower-income seniors looking for both independent and supportive living options, were excluded from the rates.

For example, at Calgary’s Silvera for Seniors, a non-profit which provides subsidized seniors’ housing to lower income Calgarians, the vacancy rate is currently 4.1 per cent — a significant difference from the more than 11 per cent listed in the report.

And the demand for affordable seniors’ housing is only expected to increase dramatically in Alberta as the baby boomers retire over the coming two decades.

But do we really need to worry about affordable seniors’ housing, here, in Alberta, home of the highest household family income in the country?

Many feel that baby boomers, especially in Alberta, are well prepared for retirement. Unfortunately, the evidence shows this is not the case.

According to a 2011 TD Canada Trust survey, only seven per cent of Alberta boomers feel very wellprepared for retirement. As of 2008, only 35 per cent of Albertans have private pensions, and according to a 2012 BMO study, only 42 per cent of Albertans contributed to RRSPs in the previous tax year.

This may not be by design, but by necessity. Not all Albertans have jobs with high enough salaries that allow them to save money for retirement after

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As an alternative to saving, many Alberta boomers are relying on the equity in their homes to fund their retirement. By selling and cashing out on the equity increases in their homes, many are, or plan to, invest the money and live off the returns.

The concern here is that both the OECD and Moody’s recently noted the real possibility of a real estate bubble in Canada — that is, that home prices may drop significantly in the coming years. Add to this, the volatility of oil prices coupled with the continuing low price of natural gas, and such returns are by no means a slam dunk.

More worrying still is that a significant percentage of boomers will retire while still holding mortgage debt. According to a 2011 TD Canada Trust report, 21 per cent of Albertans are looking at just this kind of scenario as they enter their golden years.

We really have to hope that Albertans were giving a tongue-in-cheek response to the 2011 TD Canada Trust survey when 31 per cent of them said they are relying on winning the lottery to fund their retirement.

All of these statistics paint a picture of a coming

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wave of demand in Alberta for affordable seniors’ housing.

Even if the rate of seniors in need of affordable housing remains the same over the next two decades, the sheer number of boomers retiring will mean more subsidized units are required.

Currently, the Alberta government has 9,928 spaces available for supported seniors’ housing. There is no doubt that this number will need to be increased over the next few decades, while at the same time, existing housing stock will require renovating and renewing.

Boomer seniors will also demand much more in terms of space and available amenities than seniors of past generations. They will want to stay involved in their communities and continue to lead active and healthy lives. By doing so, they will inevitably live longer, but may also have more complex needs as they age.

How will Alberta meet this demand while also remaining fiscally prudent?

The possible solution requires creativity and innovation. The Alberta government will need to partner with existing non-profit affordable housing providers, which are knowledgeable about the current and emerging needs and desires of lower-income seniors. They can also help rally Alberta’s generous philanthropic community to support this equally worthy cause.

In order to provide much-needed capital, the government must also look at bringing corporate for-profit developers into the mix — in collaboration with non-profit agencies and donors — to build at the pace required to meet demand. The result could be a completely new and improved way to fund, build and design affordable seniors’ housing.

Given that the first boomers turned 65 last year, the time to start these discussions is now.

Arlene Adamson is the CEO of Silvera for Seniors, a non-profit organizations which provides a home to over 1,500 lower-income Calgary seniors. She is also co-chair of the Seniors and Special Populations Sector Housing Committee, and on the steering committee for the province’s Housing Access Link.

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Hostage recounts ‘five minutes of shock’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The kidnapping of four aid workers in Kenya began with minutes of terror as gunmen pounced on the group in a well-planned mission driven by money rather than ideology, one of the rescued hostages said Wednesday.

In one of her first interviews since her ordeal, Qurat-Ul-Ain Sadazai, of Gatineau, Que., said it quickly became apparent the group had been targeted for abduction.

“They came with guns. They started rounding up people, pushed one into our car, and they got in the car,” Sadazai told The Canadian Press from Nairobi.

“It was five minutes of shock.”

Sadazai, 38, was snatched at gunpoint along with fellow Canadian Steve Dennis, 37, of Toronto, and two colleagues last Friday from the huge Dadaab refugee camp inside Kenya near the Somalia border.

The group’s driver was shot and pulled from the car and it was only later she found out he’d been killed. Once the initial fright passed, Sadazai said she was able to size up the situation and, because kidnappings “happen for a reason,” she no longer feared for her life.

“We are OK, we are alive and now we can take it from here,” she said she thought.

Their captors drove them away, then made them get out and start walking by night — about 70 or 80 kilometres in Somalia.

Sadazai said her crisis training helped her get

‘AS AID WORKERS, WE DO KNOW THAT THERE IS A RISK ALWAYS AND WE ARE IN AREAS THAT ARE HIGH RISK — THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAPPENDS AND YOU HAVE TO WORK WITH IT.’

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through the ensuing three-day ordeal in which one of her captors was also killed.

“Mentally, you are in some ways prepared,” she said.

“As aid workers, we do know that there is a risk always and we are in areas that are high risk — this is something that happens and you have to work with it.”

She did expect it might be weeks, or months, before the situation would be resolved. Two abducted Spanish aid workers, for example, have been missing for eight months.

The kidnappers didn’t say what their plan was as they meandered toward the Somali border, crossing late Sunday, but she said they were likely motivated by money.

“We were not clear on their objectives,” Sadazai said. “(But it had) very little to do with ideology or issues of fundamentalism or Islam.”

The captors, who hid the four by day, treated their captives well, feeding them sachets of humanitarian supplements given to children and making sure they had enough water.

The captives had no idea where they were ultimately headed but trackers, aided in part by Dennis’s large shoe prints, tailed them to a spot about 40 kilometres inside Somalia.

The rescue, when it came as the group sat and rested early Monday morning after yet another night of walking, was just as sudden as the initial kidnapping. Gunfire erupted.

“We didn’t know what was happening. We just ducked and were lying on the floor,” Sadazai said.

“We’re the Kenyan authorities — we’re here to rescue you,” she cited the soldiers as saying.

The captors fled — one was shot dead — and the group was bundled into a car and driven back to the Kenyan border.

Sadazai, who is married, said she plans to take 10 days to visit her parents in Pakistan before returning to continue her work with the Norwegian Refugee Council at the Dadaab camp, home to about 460,000 refugees.

“It hasn’t changed any of my plans,” she said of the kidnapping. “I’m still committed.”

Also kidnapped and rescued were Norwegian Astrid Sehl, 33, and Glenn Costes, 40, a Filipino, who was shot and injured during the initial kidnapping.

Police confirm human head found in park Jun Lin’s MONTREAL — Police confirmed Wednesday that a human body part found in a Montreal park is indeed the missing head of Jun Lin, a major break in his murder case that will help bring some closure to his family.

Lin, 33, was killed and his body was dismembered in late May in a particularly gruesome slaying that made international headlines.

CAUTION: GRAPHIC CONTENT MAY DISTURB SOME READERS. The rest of the computer science student’s body had been found except for his head — and Montreal police had repeatedly declared its recovery a priority.

A spokesman for the force said detectives were notified of the match Wednesday following a laboratory analysis, which confirmed that a body part uncovered in Montreal’s Angrignon Park on Sunday was Lin’s head.

“All of the body parts have been found,” Const. Raphael Bergeron said.

Bergeron said the Chinese national’s family was informed of the development.

With the help of sniffer dogs, officers found the head on the edge of a pond in the sprawling, west-end park.

Police have indicated they were acting on a tip, but they have declined to reveal the source of the information.

Lin’s torso was found locked in a suitcase a few days after his death, while other body parts were mailed to offices of political parties and to two Vancouver schools.

Luka Rocco Magnotta, a former stripper and porn actor, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder in the killing and will appear in court next year.

The discovery of Lin’s head will bring some peace to his family, who travelled to Montreal from China following his death on May 25.

At a private memorial on June 25 in Montreal, Lin’s mother, Du, described the pain felt by his loved ones.

“We dare not imagine how much suffering Jun underwent, how much horror he felt on the day he was murdered,” she said in the eulogy, a copy of which was provided to news media

by Concordia University, his former school.

“Our hearts are broken and bleeding. Every day we live like walking dead without a soul.”

The mother also expressed her anger toward her son’s killer.

“We hope to bring the monster who murdered our son to justice and we hope he will get the punishment he deserves,” she said.

Those who knew Lin, a believer of Buddhism, have described him as a responsible, caring person as well as an excellent student.

Lin’s death attracted waves of sympathy from the public. Shrines filled with heartfelt messages to Lin written in Mandarin, French and English were established near Concordia and at the convenience store where he worked as a part-time cashier.

A fund was created to help the family pay for their travel expenses and Concordia established the Jun Lin

same city before it could be delivered to the Liberals.

His other hand and foot arrived at the Vancouver schools about a week later.

The stomach-churning details of the slaying, and the subsequent international police search, whipped up a storm of media interest around the world.

Magnotta, 29, was arrested in Berlin following an international manhunt that began after Montreal police issued an arrest warrant for his alleged connection to the killing.

BODY-PARTS CASE Award to help Chinese students and keep his memory alive.

Lin’s torso was found May 29 after a janitor at Magnotta’s Montreal apartment building became suspicious of a suitcase left behind after garbage pickup and opened it.

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Tory MP says donation allegations hurting family name PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s parliamentary secretary, Dean Del Mastro, who is under investigation by Elections Canada, says recent media reports alleging his family was involved in a donation reimbursement scheme are baseless.

The reports have alleged that a company owned by Del Mastro’s cousin, David Del Mastro, reimbursed its employees for contributions to his campaign. Under the Elections Act, it is illegal to conceal the source of a political contribution.

Speaking at an event in his riding of Peterborough, Ont., on Wednesday, Del Mastro said the allegations have taken a toll on his family, which runs a business in this community northeast of Toronto. “(The business) has my father’s name on it — I take it very seriously,” he said.

“So when my name is thrown around in the media, especially with allegations that have no process, you have to understand — this is a very unfair thing.”

Elections Canada alleges that Del Mastro, who normally defends the Conservatives against accusations of dirty electoral tricks, exceeded his spending limit during the 2008 campaign and then tried to cover it up.

Victim a good neighbour, devout Christian

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ELLIOT LAKE ROOF COLLAPSE

ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — A capacity crowd packed a church in a bereaved northern Ontario community Wednesday to pay their respects to one of the victims of a deadly roof collapse at a local shopping mall.

Rev. Paul Conway said more than 320 people came to Our Lady of Fatima parish to pay tribute to Doloris Perizzolo, who was remembered as a good neighbour and devout Christian.

The 74-year-old was one of two women killed when a section of roof came crashing through the Algo Centre Mall on June 23.

The accident crippled local commerce in the small community, touched off a criminal investigation led by the provincial police force and sparked a public inquiry ordered by the province’s premier.

Perizzolo was eulogized by a long-time friend who shared memories of growing up side-by-side and regaled the audience with anecdotes of her friend’s kindness and consideration as a neighbour, Conway said.

Mourners also celebrated Perizzolo’s faith, he said.

“They said she was a good lady, a faithful lady who believed in God,” he said.

Conway said he did not know Perizzolo personally, but urged the community to maintain hope in the face of a senseless tragedy.

Outrage over the collapse prompted Premier Dalton McGuinty to order a public inquiry late last week, drawing support from the opposition.

The community deserves answers about both the condition of the mall before the collapse as well as the search and recovery efforts that were temporarily suspended due to safety concerns, opposition MPPs said.

Residents have complained that the mall was in shabby condition before the cave-in and have questioned the speed at which rescuers tried to reach those trapped in the

rubble.

Police have also launched their own investigation into the accident, though Ontario Provincial Police spokesman Sgt. Pierre Chamberland wouldn’t comment on a report that the investigation stems from information about the building’s record of unaddressed maintenance problems.

“The information we have received has made it prudent for us to launch a criminal investigation,” Chamberland told a news conference Wednesday.

The Ministry of Labour paid six visits to the mall over the last three years, the latest one being in January when it received a complaint about a leak in the rooftop parking garage.

The inspector went to the site and found it covered in snow, making it difficult to determine the origin of any leaks, a spokesman for Labour Minister Linda Jeffrey has said. The inspector found no health and safety violations and no orders were issued.

The ministry is also conducting its own probe, but has said its investigation will not look into the cause of the collapse.

Fantino promoted to fill Oda’s vacant cabinet post

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper swiftly shuffled his front benches Wednesday following the resignation of embattled International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda. The hole created by Oda’s resignation on Tuesday had been expected to be filled later this summer in what could have been a wide-ranging shake-up, but ended up being only a minor change.

A spokesman for the prime minister said Wednesday’s small change is the only one necessary and no further shuffles are

planned.

“That’s it. There is not going to be anymore. Everybody has got their portfolios, they have a lot of work in those portfolios,” Andrew MacDougall said.

“A lot is ongoing and the prime minister in particular wanted continuity.”

The lack of a major cabinet shuffle prompted critics to accuse the Harper government of being blind to problems in their midst.

Oda had been one of those problems.

She was embroiled in a series of scandals through her years in government, culminating recently in revelations of spending excesses at a conference in London.

She resigned under intense pressure from caucus and from the public.

She was replaced Wednesday by Julian Fantino, the government’s front man on the fumbled F-35 file.

His responsibilities as associate minister of defence were handed off to New Brunswick MP and Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Bernard Valcourt.

“These changes to the ministry ensure continuity as we focus on creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity,” Harper said in a statement. “Mr. Fantino and Mr. Valcourt bring strong leadership experience to these important positions.”

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Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says permits for temporary foreign workers will no longer be processed if applications come from sex-related businesses.

He says the government wants to protect such workers from being exploited or abused.

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Jacques Delisle was found guilty by a jury last month of shooting Nicole Rainville to death in 2009.

The 77-year-old Delisle is believed to be the first Canadian judge to be convicted of firstdegree murder.

Lawyer Jacques Larochelle told the Quebec Court of Appeal that his client should be released pending an appeal of the conviction.

Larochelle is arguing that Delisle is not a flight risk, is not a danger to reoffend, that he had a blemish-free past and that he took care of Rainville for years.

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‘Missing cornerstone of physics’ discovered HIGGS BOSON COULD HELP EXPLAIN WHY ALL MATTER HAS MASS ‘WE’RE REACHING INTO THE FABRIC OF THE UNIVERSE IN A WAY WE NEVER HAVE DONE BEFORE. WE’VE KIND OF COMPLETED ON PARTICLE’S STORY . . . . NOW WE’RE WAY OUT ON THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION.’

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The phrase “God particle” was coined by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Leon Lederman, but it’s used by laymen, not physicists, as an easier way of explaining how the theory got started.

Incandela said the last undiscovered piece of the standard model could be a variant of the Higgs that was predicted or something else that entirely changes the way scientists think about how matter is formed.

“This boson is a very profound thing we have found,” he said. “We’re reaching into the fabric of the universe in a way we never have done before.

We’ve kind of completed one particle’s story . . . . .Now we’re way out on the edge of exploration.”

The discovery is so fundamental to the laws of nature, Incandela said, that it could spawn a new era of technology and development the way that Newton’s laws of gravity led to basic equations of mechanics that made the industrial revolution possible.

“This is so far out on a limb, I have no idea where it will be applied,” he added. “We’re talking about something we have no idea what the implications are and may not be directly applied for centuries.”

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They don’t ride in the back

Saturday Art At the Lake at Sylvan Lake Lion’s club Hall, 5119 50 A Ave, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artwork from local Central Alberta artists.

Admission is free.

Sunday Against the Wall Theatre and Bull Skit present a day full of events at the Scott Block. From 2 to 3 p.m. enjoy live music, improv workshops, sidewalk art and a dance on Ross Street 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Doors and cash bar open at 7:30 for a night of improve, sketch and live music.

HIDDEN GEM One Upon A Time In Anatolia Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan This is a film in which, for most of the time, nothing appears to be happening – but, in fact, everything is. Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s 2010 film, new on DVD, is long and difficult, but I can only say it is a kind of masterpiece. The action extends over a single, rainy, night and into a grim morning at the workplace. A convoy of vehicles, containing police officers, the state prosecutor, a medical examiner and guys with shovels are accompanying two prisoners out into the expanse of the Anatolian steppe: the plain where Asia reaches into Iran, Armenia and Turkey.

The men are murder suspects, evidently about to plead guilty.

Their excursion started at the end of the working day, with everyone anticipating a quick discovery, but to the cops’ fury, the prisoners become muddled; they can’t remember exactly where the corpse is. The quest continues into the night, and stops at one stage, for a meal from a local mayor. When they see how heartstoppingly beautiful the mayor’s daughter is, they become thoughtful, solemn.

Mortality has become real, as it will, to any of us, in the middle of the night. And always the presence of that victim – out there somewhere in the blackness – nags at their minds.

Ceylan displays pure, exhilarating mastery in this film. Perhaps his most quietly spectacular flourish comes near the end: a virtuoso moment. The doctor, exhausted, comes into his office and switches on his computer: he notices – as he must surely do every time – personal photos of himself. A series of stills fill the screen. There is something heartbreaking in it. We are heading towards a terrible antimiracle, as a discovery comes about the victim and a decision must be made about how much to reveal. This is Ceylan’s greatest movie so far.

— The Guardian

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This undated image released by Harley-Davidson shows Roshani Dubel, 33, an eighth-grade math teacher and mother of three in Gilbert, Ariz. Dubel won an essay contest telling Harley-Davidson why she wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle. She and three others were flown to Milwaukee for mentoring and training last summer.

Females discovering freedom of riding on two wheels same parking lot where she now teaches newbies of both sexes how to ride safely.

“I said that I wanted to get a motorcycle and one of the guys said, ‘You can’t, girls don’t ride motorcycles,”’ she said. “I thought, ‘He shouldn’t be telling a temperamental redhead what she can and cannot do.’ I had my permit within a week.”

Whether they prefer dirt or the open road, a scooter or a Harley, thousands of

“It’s definitely about skill, pushing my own limits, trying to climb a hill, trying to get through a tricky rock section, that kind Cris Baldwin was 7 when she commanof thing,” she said. deered her brother’s minibike on their WisWomen are generally more interested in consin dairy farm and first felt the wind in formal safety training than men, with 58 per her face. More than 400,000 km and 42 years cent of women taking a rider course, comlater, it’s still two wheels and a gas tank for pared with 44 per cent of men, according to this school administrator. the AMA. Baldwin is an assistant dean at WashingHarley-Davidson, based in Milwaukee, ton University in St. is the market leader Louis, but that’s just in sales to women. one part of her. She’s The company travels also past president and around the country a chapter founder of offering training and the 30-year-old Women safety tips for women, on Wheels, one of the including a recent oldest and largest event outside Manhatmotorcycle clubs in tan’s Flatiron Buildthe U.S. for women at ing. about 2,000 members.

“We’ve heard from “It really is freeing enough women who from your day to day think they might like obligations, enjoyto do it but don’t know ing the moment, not how to get started,” thinking about bills said Claudia Garber, or sending kids to coldirector of women’s lege,” Baldwin said. “I outreach for Harley. wouldn’t trade it for “They’re worried anything. It’s my twoabout things like the wheel therapy.” bike seems too big and The ascent of fetoo heavy for me, or males among motormaybe I don’t know cycle owners has been other women who a long time coming. ride.”

The number of Roshani Dubel, 33, women motorcycle an eighth-grade math operators in the U.S. teacher and mother Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS has increased slowly of three in Gilbert, Harley-Davidson representative Dana Wilke, left, assists Lizzy Dabczynsky, 22, of Salt Ariz., was more than to about 7.2 million of about 27 million overLake City, Utah, in test riding a motorcycle in New York. The makers of bikes and gear ready, but she had to all in 2009, according are reaching out to women like never before through special events and marketing face those fears after to the latest survey winning an essay campaigns. by the Motorcycle Incontest telling Harley dustry Council. About why she wanted to one in 10 owners are learn to ride. women, said Cam Arnold, a vice-president women will gather July 26-29 in Carson She and three others were flown to Milfor the trade group.

City, Nev., for the AMA’s sixth Internawaukee for mentoring and training last “I hate riding on the back of a bike,” tional Women & Motorcycling Conference. summer.

Arnold said. “It’s a lot more fun being in Many will be mothers, an anxious status for A video documenting her struggle shows control.” her breaking down emotionally as she tries some when it comes to riding.

The American Motorcyclist Association to walk the bike back and forth. “I’m 5 feet “People were shocked that I didn’t sell has about 225,000 members. The number of tall. I kept thinking to myself, ‘How am I my bike when I became a mom,” McNally women is under 10 per cent, but the numgoing to ride if I can’t even walk this monsaid, “but I knew that once the bike was ber of new women members has increased, gone, I might never get back into the sport.” ster?” driven in part by a higher profile for womThings clicked eventually. She’s logged When her second child came along, she en on two wheels, more training opportunimore than1,300 km on her Harley since, and her husband bought a sidecar. “Riding ties and better equipment, said AMA board cheered by her students and fellow teachand motorcycle camping became a family member Maggie McNally. ers when she rolled up to her school on it activity that probably wouldn’t have been Dozens of female-only motorcycle clubs for the first time. possible otherwise,” she said. have joined more established groups like Nancy Dilley, 68, of Overland Park, Kan., Baldwin is a mom who rode. So did her Women on Wheels. The makers of bikes may never get there, but she sat astride a 23-year-old daughter, until she gave up two and gear are reaching out to women like Harley as she learned the basics while the wheels for four when she got her driver’s never before through special events and rear tire spun safely on a platform during license years ago. marketing campaigns that include HarleyAt 165 cm (5-3) , Baldwin’s ride is a 320-kg the company’s event at the Flatiron.

Davidson’s “No Doubts. No Cages.” pro“I had an uncle and he had a big Harley.

Harley “clone” designed and built by her gram.

I was his favourite passenger because nohusband. Her mom, now 69, was an inspiraWomen no longer have to endure jackbody else ever wanted to ride with him,” tion, tearing around their farm on a Honda ets, gloves and helmets designed for men. she said. “We’d go all over out in the countrail bike.

And it’s easier to find or modify bikes for “She gave up riding because she couldn’t try riding, but once I got married and had shorter bodies, said McNally, the AMA’s kids I didn’t want to do it anymore. I felt I find other women to ride with. And my dad vice chairwoman and the highest-ranking had too much responsibility.” was totally against it,” Baldwin said. female in the group’s 75-year history.

Will that change now that she’s had a Nancy Sabater in southern Maryland is “I’m only 5-1,” she said. “I wore boy’s taste of what it feels like up front? “I’m an off-roader and a street rider. work boots for years and found the perfect She was chosen as AMA’s motorcyclist of kind of a chicken, but it was interesting,” gloves only three years ago. Things have she said. the year in 2011 for fighting against a fedchanged a lot. Manufacturers today have Lizzy Dabczynski, 22, from Salt Lake eral anti-lead law written so broadly as to realized that women are a huge part of the City, hopped on as Harley’s experts showed ban dirtbikes and ATVs intended for kids market.” her how to turn on their demo bike and 12 and under. President Obama fixed the Clearly, there’s some money to be made work the clutch, gas and brakes. law last August. in making women riders happy.

“I’ve always been terrified of motorcySabater, who has been riding for about McNally started riding in 1981 after cles, but it was fun,” she said. “It was easier 20 years, will be among numerous speakers hanging out with friends, thinking up and way less scary than I thought it would at the Carson City conference. Riding offdream cars, in a Troy, N.Y., parking lot, the be.” road is her first love.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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How Google’s Nexus 7 fares among tablets The recent success of Amazon’s Kindle Fire has given Google hope that the small-screen, inexpensive tablet market is worth pursuing.

Google has set the tech world abuzz by announcing its new Nexus 7 tablet, the result of a partnership with ASUS, a multinational computer hardware and electronics company.

If you’ve considered adding a tablet to your arsenal of tech gadgets but have balked at the price tag -- or the paltry performance of most lowend tablets -- take a look at the Nexus 7.

Your first inclination is probably to compare it to the iPad, the dominant tablet on the market.

In truth the Nexus 7 wasn’t ANDREA made to compete with the iPELDRIDGE ad.

Its $199 starting price tag COMPUTER and 7-inch screen puts it NERDS squarely in the ring with the major eReader hybrids: the Kindle Fire and Barnes and Noble’s Nook tablet.

When it comes to hardware, the Nexus 7 outpaces every other similarly priced tablet.

It has faster response to your input, lighter weight and better screen resolution.

It also offers a front-facing 1.2 megapixel camera for video chat (through Skype or Google+) that the Fire and Nook lack.

The biggest complaint about tablets is that they typically lack the power to do much beyond surf the net and check email.

Google has put a lot of attention into getting this device capable of doing more.

It has a faster processor (a quad-core vs. the dualcores offered by Fire and Nook) and a dedicated graphics processor to allow images to render faster.

Since the core function of a tablet is to view media (be it streamed from the Web or stored on the device) and play games, display quality is a huge factor.

While comparative tablets share the same 7-inch screen size, the Nexus 7’s display resolution is superior.

On the Fire or Nook, you’ll do a lot of “pinch-tozoom” to get the smaller text on a website or online magazine large enough to read comfortably. The Nexus 7’s higher resolution allows for smaller text to be clear and easier to read, making the experience of paging through media or surfing the Web more enjoyable.

My issue with all low-priced tablets is how content is funneled through their proprietary channels.

They’re really just a tool to purchase content through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and now Google.

If you purchase and stream content from these sources anyway, you’re going to be married to the device that supports your library.

In my opinion, Amazon offers the largest selection

of inexpensive content, so if you’re planning to start a library I would be hard-pressed to steer you away from the Kindle Fire. For example, while Google Play offers most of the same magazines as Amazon, many of them are more expensive. No one can compete with Amazon’s library of eBooks, music and movies yet.

If you want to watch your own content (movies or photos) or listen to your own music on the device, the Nook is the only low-priced tablet that supports an expansion SD card.

For those that wonder why storage on a tablet matters, the first long flight without Internet access to stream new material will leave you wondering why you bothered packing your 8GB Fire or Nexus 7.

Verdict? Wait a couple of months for the rumored next generation of Kindle Fire to be released.

If it’s closer to the Nexus 7’s hardware specs, you may be glad you waited.

If you don’t plan to purchase content and are just looking for a low-priced tablet to surf the net, play games and check your email, the Nexus 7 is absolutely the best small-screen, low-priced tablet currently on the market.

Andrea Eldridge is CEO of Nerds on Call, which offers onsite computer and laptop repair to homeowners and small businesses. Based in Redding, Calif., it has locations in five states. Contact Eldridge at www.callnerds. com/andrea.

Some thriving plants Hand santizer are barely noticed meant to kill germs found contaminated Tropical or indoor plants thrive bright sunlight. during the long warm days of sumDirect sunlight during the heat of mer but they are rarely noticed. the day will burn the leaves.

It is a time when the outside Water the plant well but allow it world is bright, colorful and inviting. to become dry between watering.

People spend less time indoors takThe plant likes well drained soil. ing advantage of the warm outside Tropical Hibiscus, not to be conweather when they can. fused with the varieties that thrive Many indoor plants can outside in slightly warmbe taken outside for the er climates, make great summer and placed on a specimens on the patio. patio or balcony where Hibiscuses are often they thrive. sold as standards, a ball It is a matter of knowof leaves at the top of a ing the plant, timing and long stem. placement.

This pruning method Before moving a plant adds a focal point. Flowoutside for the summer, ers are usually available do research to see where in shades and combinathe plant grows in the tions of yellow, pink, orwild. ange and red.

Many of the more popPruning back last years ular house plants grow in growth on the hibiscus the understory of tropical will encourage more new LINDA areas. growth and more flowers.

TOMLINSON This means the plants The plant sets flowers on will do best in a shady or new growth. semi-shady area.

Hibiscus plants thrive Placing the plants in in bright sunlight and areas where they are protected from warm temperatures. the hot mid-day or evening sun is Bougainvillea plants are at home important. in the full sun of a tropical climate.

Timing is everything.

They need a warm location that Place the plant out too early and it will retain the heat at night as they will be damaged by the cold weather dislike temperatures below 16 deor cool nights. grees C (60 F ) When the plants are If it is placed out late in the sea- thriving they will produce bright son it will take more time to adapt to strays of pink, purple or white flowthe heat. There is a large difference ers. from the climate within a house to Bougainvillea plants are vines that outside. with sharp thorns.

Ease the plant’s transition allowPrune them back to keep them ing it to be come accustom to the manageable. change slowly.

To insure the most growth and Take the plants outside for a few flower production pot all these patio hours the morning the first day and plants in slightly small pots containbring them back inside. Next day ing well drained soil. extend the time outside by an hour A good supply of nutrients is alor so. ways important during the growing Keep increasing the time the months. plants are outside until they can be Use a fertilizer that is high in left for the summer. phosphorus to help keep the plant Tropicals for the patio have al- in bloom. ways been available at the larger Banana plants are grown for their garden centers. large tropical foliage.

Three popular ones are MandevThese plants love the full sun and ille, Hibiscus, Bougainvillea and Ba- can provide shade for other plants. nana.

Banana trees are heavy feeders Mandeville’s are vines that are and need to be fertilizer regularly. best supported by a trellis within the Tropical is a great touch to the papot. tio or balcony.

They can be allowed to continue Enjoy it when we can. to grow upwards but pruning back top growth will encourage the plant Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturto produce side shoots and become alist that lives near Rocky Mountain bushier. house. She can be reached at www.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A hand sanitizer meant to protect people from germs is being recalled because of bacterial contamination, Health Canada said Thursday.

Kimberly-Clark is recalling its Kleenex-brand Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer after company testing detected bacteria that may pose serious health risks to people with weakened immune systems, especially those with the lung disorder cystic fibrosis.

The bacteria identified in the tested samples are from the Burkholderia cepacia group. These bacteria pose little risk to healthy people, but for those with immune systems weakened by other illnesses, the microbes can cause serious problems, including pneumonia and blood infection.

The affected hand sanitizer comes in one-litre and 1.2-litre containers, and is used in large-volume dispensers, such as those found in public areas and workspaces.

The recall affects about 430 containers, which were distributed to retail stores and wholesalers across Canada.

Health Canada said companies or in-

dividuals who have purchased the affected product should remove it from use.

Consumers with compromised immune systems should not use the affected Kleenex sanitizer or any sanitizing product that can’t be identified from its dispenser.

Health Canada said consumers should speak to their health-care practitioner about any questions or concerns regarding the product.

The affected products are: ● Kleenex Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.1%), 1,000 ml manual cassette (used in manual dispensers); Drug Identification Number: 02366045; lot number SA1229ANB. ● Kleenex Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer (Benzalkonium Chloride, 0.1%), 1,200 ml E-Cassette (used in electronic dispensers); Drug Identification Number: 02366045; lot number SA1229ANA. Additional information about the recall can be obtained by calling Kimberly-Clark Professional Corp. toll-free at 1-888-346-4652.

Any adverse health reaction linked to the product can be reported to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-866-2342345.

Phone app takes a bite out of crime in Toronto

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — It’s billed as a North American first — a crime-fighting mobile app for smartphones to be unveiled today by Toronto police and the city’s Crime Stoppers program.

The app includes interactive features that enable Toronto-area residents to alert police in real time about a crime or potential crime through photos, video, emails, text, and a button that autodials Crime Stoppers.

Const. Martin Douglas, Toronto Crime Stoppers youth and social media officer, says the organization receives over 200 anonymous tips per week.

But he says many people who witness crimes often don’t report them for fear

of being identified.

But with this app, says Douglas, police and Crime Stoppers hope bystanders will ”feel more empowered to be socially responsible and take action.”

The app also includes a database of some of city’s wanted criminals, social media updates and a GPS locator to nearby police stations.

“Whether it’s schoolyard bullying, drug abuse or shootings, we need Toronto’s residents to step up and help keep our neighbourhoods safe with information on criminal misconduct,” said Toronto Crime Stoppers chairman Gary Grant.

“Ultimately we have a responsibility to look out for each other.”

Some words of wisdom watered down Over the years I have accumulated a lot of life lessons and words of wisdom.

Whenever I come across a phrase or tidbit that causes my inner being to sit up and smile I cut it out or jot it down and tuck it away in my think box.

Or sometimes I put it on a Post it and thumb it to the wall behind my computer screen.

SHANNON Stuck to my MCKINNON wall right now are the words, “To change everything, simply change your attitude.”

Why is that we are always looking to the outside to find happiness for our insides?

That never works.

Oh, maybe briefly at best, but it never packs the sort of inner peace that lasts. I believe happiness is more a state of mind than a state of circumstance.

And when I forget, I have my Post it right there on the wall to remind me.

SLICE OF LIFE

Some words of wisdom I use so often I don’t need to write them down. Such is the case with this little gem: righty tighty, lefty loosey.

I have always believed that no one should unleash themselves onto the unsuspecting world without it.

It simply means if you turn something to the right – lids, bolts, hose couplings – it will tighten and if you turn it to the left it will loosen. There are a few exceptions, but on the whole you can’t go wrong with this marvelous little mantra.

Or such was my thinking when I was recently asked for assistance in turning on a newly installed irrigation system.

A lid nestled into the ground by the foundation of the house lifted to reveal a tangle of electrical wires and a row of three knobs.

The first knob, I was told, was for starting the irrigation.

With an air of confidence and the words, “Righty tighty, lefty loosey” tap dancing in my head, I knelt down and turned the knob to the left. Nothing seemed to be happening.

“Lefty loosey,” I said confidently.

“What did you say?” asked the homeowner, starting to look concerned.

I spun the knob a little more to the left. At this point water started running out from the bottom of the knob.

Not a lot, but enough to catch our attention.

For reasons which now seem shaky at best, I felt in order to slow the leak the knob needed to be loosened even more.

My thinking was because the valve was not fully open the excess pressure was forcing water to exit where it should not be exiting.

“A little more lefty loosey should do the trick,” I said, whistling a little.

Whistling is always a good thing to do when you want to appear confident and project an air of calm. It was a short whistle.

Imagine, if you will, my great consternation when instead of stopping the leak, turning the knob caused it to come off in my hand altogether.

The situation quickly escalated as an impressive geyser shot up from the knob hole, blasted me in the face, wetting my whistle before projecting itself another 20 feet in the air where it thundered against the soffit and rained back down on our heads.

I stood with my mouth hanging open, the lefty loosened knob dangling from my hand, my water logged glasses blinding me to the look on the homeowner’s face; which was probably just as well.

Then, since my mouth was filling up with water, I closed it, wiped at my

glasses, fought off the urge to flee and bent down to try and rectify the situation.

“Oh my goodness!” shouted the homeowner, wondering whatever had possessed her to think that my knowing the difference between a peony and a pansy gave me the necessary credentials to run a high tech irrigation system. “What shall we do?”

“Righty tighty!” I babbled, adding a few other short phrases under my breath best not repeated here. Let’s just say they weren’t from my think box or off a Post it on my wall and leave it at that.

Water sprayed in every direction at once while I frantically tried to thread the knob back onto the spout. Several minutes and a great deal of water later the knob was back in place.

“What you might want to do,” I said later, as we stood gasping and dripping all over the sidewalk, “is to only turn the knob a little to the left.

“That appears to be important. To help you remember just think ‘a little lefty loosey’. Would you like me to write that down for you?”

Shannon McKinnon is a humour columnist from Northern BC. You can catch up on past columns or check out her garden blog by visiting www.shannonmckinnon.com

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Pipeline safety: just a pipe dream?

The damaged bank berm at a pipeline crossing got me thinking. Prairie Creek, my beloved “home” stream, used to be one of Alberta’s better and most beautiful trout streams.

Now it is just beautiful, but crude oil spilling into it would still be a disaster, so I went for a poke about.

The experience was a shocking eye-opener.

In traveling 100 km. of roads in the vicinity of my Stump Ranch, I counted more than 100 signed pipeline crossings of the those roads, including another half dozen at least that cross Prairie Creek downstream from the one with the damaged berm at the top of the “miracle mile” down to where Prairie runs into the Clearwater River.

I didn’t even get started on counting lines crossing the BOB Clearwater itself, but the prosSCAMMELL pect is frightening, because this fast and flood-prone river also features unstable bed and banks.

Back in my stupid(er) days, the Clearwater would wash the gravel out from under my wading feet two or three times every summer.

What will it do one day with some corroded and sclerotic old pipeline running under its loose gravels?

But the river and stream crossings are not the only way Alberta’s more than 350,000 km. of oil and gas pipelines could leak oil into our rivers and streams.

Countless miles of pipeline in central and northern Alberta traverse muskegs, great sub-surface lakes that are reservoirs storing and slowly releasing water to many of our rivers and streams.

Detection and cleanup of pipeline leaks into muskegs are a horrifying prospect, particularly in sparsely-populated northern Alberta, where lax pipeline owners and operators are not able to rely on local residents to tell them when their lines are leaking.

As I poked around my Stump Ranch area I got distracted from just the leak aspect of pipelines, and started getting angry at the extent of destruction current pipeline construction is inflicting on the surface of the land, particularly our public land.

This seems to me to be a recent trend, almost as though the pipeline contractors have started taking an attitude that, “hell, it’s only public land; we can do what we like with it.”

The decline in pipeline safety and the attacks of big oil and gas on the environment intensified with the drastic budget cuts of the first Klein Conservative government and have accelerated ever since.

Responding to recent public outrage over the Red Deer River spill and half a dozen other recent spills, our new premier says she would not be averse to a major review of pipeline safety, but only when these recent spills are cleaned up.

I suspect Hon. Redford really means “never,” because the occurrence rate of these incidents guarantees there will never be a time when they are all cleaned up.

Besides, in today’s Alberta, it is a pipedream to expect Alberta provincial politicians even to slap, let alone bite the hand that keeps their collective butts in the butter dish of big pay, and fabulous perks, including huge so-called “severance allowances.”

Yet one more time, perhaps the last, the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans might wade

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Photos by BOB SCAMMELL

Above: Line crossing public land done the old — careful — way. Below, Aerial photo of a small public land area with pipelines going hither and yon.

bertan and non-Canadian initiative of commencing a class-action lawsuit seeking $75 million in damages against Plains Midstream for the spill.

Short of outright revolution, this is the only step left for people who are fed up and can’t take it any more from a resource industry riding roughshod over our environment and a government that too often seems to be aiding and abetting the carnage.

When anything becomes fair game in the destruction of our renewable natural resources in the money-driven race to extract, sell off and transport our non-renewable natural resources cheaply to China as quickly as possible, the only recourse is to greatly increase “production” costs for the environmental destruction here at home. bscam@telusplanet.net Visit kia.ca to learn more.

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CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

FRIDAY, JULY 6

First Friday’s lineup includes: Little to Wish for, an installation by Aly Bowd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harris-Warke Gallery, Art From the Inside by Wanda Cassidy at The Hub on Ross from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Flower Scapes: recent works by Elaine Tweedy at Kiwanis Gallery (Red Deer Public Library) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Insect Portraits by Charity Briere at the Marjorie Wood Gallery in Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 5 to 7 p.m.

How to Train Your Dragon, family movie event will be offered at Red Deer Public Library, Dawe Branch, on July 6 at 1 p.m. Snacks will be served. For more information call 403-346-4688.

CD release party for Justine Vandergrift will be held at the Hub on Ross, July 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Rebecca Raabis will open for Justine. Cost is $15 per person or $30 per family, cash, at the door.

Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre garage sale continues on July 6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to donated items, there are also vendor tables. Phone 403-343-6074.

SATURDAY, JULY 7

Art At the Lake show and sale be held on July 7 at Sylvan Lake Lion’s club Hall, 5119 50 A Ave, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unique, fine and handcrafted artwork from local Central Alberta artists will be available. Admission is free. Refreshments and snacks available.

MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The July 7 session is called Oh! Oh! Origami with Erin Boake. All materials supplied.

Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405.

Free with admission.

SUNDAY, JULY 8

Meet the Critter at Kerry Wood Nature Centre on July 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn

about local wildlife with activities and a visit from the centre’s tiger salamanders.

Cost is $3 per person or $10 per family.

For more information call 403-346-2010.

Family Prayer Breakfast will be offered on July 7, 10 a.m. to noon at All Nations Harvest Church, 5233-54 Ave, (former All Sports Replay building.) Admission is free. Call 403-986-0734 to confirm numbers.

Foothills Adaptive Challenge: outdoor recreation for everyone, will be held on July 7 at Crimson Lake Provincial Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event features adapted outdoor recreation activities with for persons with disabilities or mobility issues. Program is free, but register at www.pushtoopen.ca or call Sue at 403845-4080. Volunteers are also needed.

Benalto Booster Club Annual Tailgate Sale on Pro-Rodeo Day — July 7. Book at table for $10. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone Benalto Store at 403-746-3775.

Against the Wall Theatre and Bull Skit present a day full of events for the

Photo by RANDY FIEDLER/Advocate staff

Strollers and café patrons enjoy sun and fresh air at the Ross Street Café in the heart of downtown.

community on July 7 at the Scott Block.

From 2 to 3 p.m. enjoy live music, improv workshops, side-walk art and a dance on Ross Street from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Doors and cash bar open at 7:30 for a night of improve, sketch and live music. A silent auction, raffle and other fundraising activities available.

MONDAY, JULY 9

Series 2012 at Red Deer College offers art and fine craft workshops in a variety of mediums from painting to printmaking, drawing and sculpture, glassblowing, bead-making, metalsmithing, ceramics, photography, welding, bronze casting and more. The workshops run from July 9 to Aug. 3. For more information register at www.rdc.ab.ca/series or call 403-357-3633.

TUESDAY, JULY 10

Summer Series Mingle, sponsored by the Alberta Craft Council and the MAG, will be held Tuesdays during July from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Drop in to mix and mingle with participants and instructors from the RDC Summer Series.

Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) Family and Caregiver Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 12 to 2 p.m. at 301 4805 48 Street. Phone the CABIS office at 403-341-3463.

The Central Alberta Mopar Association Car Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Humpty’s Classic Restaurant in Gasoline Alley. Admirers and owners of Chrysler family vehicles are welcome. Yearly membership is $17 for new members and $12 for current members. A yearly car show for MOPAR cars and trucks will be held. This year it is on Aug. 25 at Bower Place Mall. Glen at 403-318-8388 or visit www.centralalbertamopar.ca/ Opening reception for David More’s The Garden Ceremony will be held on July 10, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibit,

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS Rosebud Theatre Quilting Contest is looking for quilt blocks inspired by Anne of Green Gables. Participants should submit a 12.5 inch square quilt block, using only cotton fabric either hand or machine stitched.

Included in the submission should be a few sentences telling how the block is inspired by Anne Shirley. Prizes offered for winning quilts. Contest closes Aug. 11. For complete details call Mark at 403-677-2350. Quilt blocks can be mailed or dropped off at Rosebud Centre of the Arts.

Hoofs to Helicopters in Support of STARS Banquet and Auction will be on July 5 at Lacombe Memorial Hall.

The banquet starts at 6 p.m., auction at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $36 per person or $60 per couple. Contact Cody at 1-866-317-8520, or Don at 1-780-678-6926. Presented

by Battle River Trail Ride for STARS in conjunction with Barn Burner Productions.

Film and video summer school for teens will be offered at Red Deer College July 8 to 14 and July 15 to 21. In the first week students will learn the basics of how to produce, direct, shoot, write, act and edit their own short movies. During the second week of the workshop, students will collaborate on a film. Registration for the program can be found at www.rdc.ab.ca/summercamps or phone 403-357-3633.

English Conversation Groups for Immigrants — an opportunity to practice speaking English in a fun way — offered by the Central Alberta Refugee Effort. Weekly conversation groups are free for immigrants. Starting on July 17, the group will meet twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Immigrant Centre, #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elizabeth at 403-346-8818 to register and for more information.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum Day Camps take young people back in time to experience pioneer life in early Alberta. Feed chickens, make butter, pump water, cook on a wood stove, take part in fun farm chores, and explore the 1889 log home.

on display until Sept. 5, was inspired by More’s travels and childhood memories of actual garden spaces.

Spruce View Drop-in Centre welcomes old and new members to the following activities: Morning coffee, 7 to 9 a.m., Tuesday, carpet bowling at 2 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, West Country Writers at 7 p.m., first Thursday, cribbage at 2 p.m., Friday, homeschool parents time out, mornings, fourth Saturday, potluck dinner at noon. The facility is available for group meetings. Interested in playing other card games? For more information, call Lorna Jean at 403-2277211.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

MAGsparks is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Join in some studio fun in this expressive, visual art program for everyone. There is a drop-in fee of $2. Program for the week of July 9 to 13 is What can a Line Do, (drawing.) For information or to ask questions, call 403-309-8405 or visit www.reddeermuseum.com.

Hillsdown Picnic will be offered on July 11 starting at 5 p.m. Ham, buns and refreshments supplied; bring salad or dessert. Everyone Welcome. Call Shirley at 403-347-0308.

Ignition Theatre is seeking more than 100 background performers of all ages, sizes and ethnicities to participate in various scenes in the filming of Year After Year. The filming will take place from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1. No experience is necessary. Email the casting director at movie@yearafteryearmusical.com before July 11.

Summer Day Camps at Stephansson House near Markerville give children a chance to live history while playing traditional games and pioneer craft activities. Camps run July 11, 25, Aug. 8 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $10 per child. Each child must bring their own bag lunch. Registration can be made by calling 403-728-3929 or emailing Stepha-

Some field trips included. Camps run Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for ages five to 12 years old.

Early registrations recommended. Costs are $40 per day or $175 for one week. Phone 403-340-3511.

Clive celebrates its 100th anniversary Aug. 4 to 6.

Registration for catered food is required. Event includes the annual Sports Day, a Cow Patti Theatre children’s production, vintage car and equipment show, historic displays, 4-H robotics demonstration, fireworks, historical tours and outdoor church service. For more information and registration go online to www.clivecentennial.ca Red Deer Historical Walking Tours will be offered on July 11, 9:30 a.m., July 12, 5:30 p.m., Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. and Aug. 9, 9:30 p.m. Tours starts and ends at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Cost is $5 or $3 for museum members. Call 403-309-8405 to pre-register.

MADD Motorcycle Ride throughout Central Alberta will go on July 21 with registration from 9 to 10:45 at Harley-Davidson. Riders depart at 11 a.m. and round up back at Harley-Davidson for a silent auction and barbecue steak supper at 5 p.m. Registration fee is $45 per bike and rider and $25 per passenger. Pick up your pledge sheet, collect a minimum of $100 and registration fee will be waived. For pledge sheets or questions, call Tom at 403-346-3368, MADD Red Deer at 403347-9922 or email maddrd@telusplanet.net.

Cattle Roundup Campaign to support the Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation’s purchase of medical equipment will be held on Aug. 18 at the Sheraton Red Deer. Event tickets, including dinner, auction and concert and dance with Aaron Pritchett are $149. To donate, purchase tickets or volunteer go to www.rdrhfoundation.com or email foundation@albertahealthservices.ca.

Fall Fling Dance with Crystal Faction and Chris Pal, will be sponsored by the Red Deer Heritage Society on Sept. 7 at Festival Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., dance to 11:30 p.m. with late lunch offered. Cost is $25 per person, or half price for ages 17 and under. All proceeds go to Cronquist House. For tickets call 403-3460055 or 403-343-8936.

Spruce View Horse Show and Gymkhana will be held on Aug. 11 and 12 at the Dickson Arena. Show classes start at 9 a.m. on Saturday with gymkhana classes going on Sunday at 10 a.m. Also enter the chilli cook off or pie contest. Bring a salad or dessert to share in the potluck dinner. For more information call Emma

nsson.House@gov.ab.ca.

Stanley Cup Street Party will be held in Sylvan Lake on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the cup in town from noon to 2 p.m. Main street will be closed for vendors and local business to help create a fun atmosphere. To participate and confirm your space, email mcornall@sylvanlake.ca or call 403-887-1185 before July 11.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

Central Alberta Refugee Effort presents Intercultural Training: workshop for businesses at 201, 5000 Gaetz Ave., will be held on July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. This training will help you: attract and retain the best talent, increase employee engagement, maximize the potential value of diverse workforce, provide services for diverse clients and customers and increase your market share.

For more information and to register email: jan.underwood@care2centre.ca; call 403-346-8818 or visit www.intentr. com/immigrantctr Red Deer Area Hikers meet on July 12 at the north side of the Red Deer Curling Club parking lot at 8:45 a.m. to depart at 9 a.m. for eight km hike at Heritage Ranch/Bower Ponds Loop. Hike will be cancelled if raining or about to rain, or if the temperature is too high for healthy hiking. Donation of $0.50 per hike or $5 per season, with fuel costs to be shared for out-of-town hikes based on car pooling and km travelled. Phone Art at 403347-5778, or Mavis at 403-343-0091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497.

Women’s Outreach will host a golf tournament on July 12 at Alberta Springs Golf Resort. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. tee off. Steak dinner and silent auction to follow. Call Darcy at 403347-2480.

Travelling Wine Show at the Westlake Grill at Heritage Ranch on July 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Free wine tasting, appetizers and music by Randi Boulton. Reservations recommended at 403-347-4977 or email bookings@heritageranch.ca

at 403-746-3847, or email syhorseshow@gmail.com.

Entry forms are available at www.dicksonarena.com Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area who are interested in joining the band at they reorganize. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or who wishes to learn, may contact 403-7827183. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. New members will start in Sept.

The Golden Circle is having a bus trip to Rosebud on Aug. 23 to see Anne of Green Gables. Tickets are $80 for members or $105 for non-members. Ticket price includes coach transportation, buffet lunch and the theatre and are available at the front desk of the Golden Circle. For more information call Diane at 403343-6074.

Model Building Event will be held at the Snell Auditorium of the Red Deer Public Library on July 20 at 2 p.m. for ages nine to 11. To Register, call 403-3464688.

Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta, is seeking volunteers for various shifts from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. or 12:15 to 3 p.m. Duties vary from cleaning equipment, helping clients select equipment, warehouse and phoning. For more information call Iris at 403-356-1678, ext.22 or email iris.lendingcupboard@shaw.ca. Visit the website at www.lendingcupboard.ca Employers are invited to sign up for the Central Alberta Career and Job Fair which will be held on Sept. 11 from 9:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre. There is no charge to participate but businesses must register by Aug. 30. Space is limited and will fill up quickly. See www.jobfair.me Country Gospel Weekend at Blackfalds All Star Park will run from Sept. 7 to 9. Presented by Blackfalds United Church and hosted by Visions Country Gospel, this event features performances by numerous groups including Ben Kellert, RR 4, Christine Kelly, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Dawna Bran Connier, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Nancy Unsworth, Victoria Street, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New Song Band, CJ Berube, and Generations. Tickets, $25 for a weekend pass are available from John at 403-885-4857, Moe at 403-3576678, Jim at 403-391-1397 or on-line at www.gospelinthepark.net

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Underage trouble Dear Annie: My young- way, he was convinced er brother, “Gary,” is 27 that cigars aren’t as bad years old and lives in a as cigarettes. two-bedroom apartment.

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Jays’ pitching working well VILLANUEVA HAS STRONG START AS BLUE JAYS DEFEAT ROYALS

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DAVID ORTIZ

ORTIZ GETS 400TH HR Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz hit his 400th career home run Wednesday, a leadoff drive to right in the fourth inning against Oakland’s A.J. Griffin in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. The 36-year-old Big Papi’s home runs rank eighth among active players and 49th on the alltime list. Next up for him to catch: Hall of Famer Duke Snider with 407. His 22nd home run of the season for Boston tied the game 1-1. Ortiz’s 352 home runs and 1,142 RBIs as a designated hitter are most alltime. The A’s also allowed Paul Konerko’s milestone 400th home run for the White Sox when he did it April 25 against Grant Balfour in the Coliseum.

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Toronto 4 Kansas City 1 TORONTO — It was one of those days when everything worked according to plan for Toronto Blue Jays starter Carlos Villanueva.

The right-hander pitched six shutout innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Wednesday.

“I felt good today,” Villanueva said. “I felt like I really knew what I wanted to do one through nine.”

Villanueva (3-0) held the Royals to four hits and no walks while striking out seven in his second start since coming out of the bullpen to bolster an injury-depleted starting rotation.

“He pitched very well to his scouting report,” manager John Farrell said.

“His ability to execute four different pitches for strikes disrupted a lot of hitters timing.”

The Blue Jays were able to score just enough runs with Yunel Escobar driving in two with a single and a sacrifice fly.

Rajai Davis had a triple and a sacrifice fly, while Kelly Johnson also had sacrifice fly as the Blue Jays won their second straight over the Royals.

Casey Janssen pitched the ninth inning for his 11th save and second in the past two games for Toronto (42-40).

Luis Mendoza (3-5) allowed nine hits, one walk and three runs while setting a career high of nine strikeouts over six innings for the Royals (36-44).

Villanueva shared the credit with catcher J.P. Arencibia.

“He did the home work and we talked a little bit before the game and exactly what we wrote down today in the report is what we took out there,” Villanueva said. “We knew exactly what we wanted to do. The two times I did shake him the ball was hit hard.”

Villanueva, who is a long reliever, also made 13 starts for Toronto last season.

“Every time we’ve asked him to go into this role he has stabilized a game right from the start and has just done an outstanding job for us,” Farrell said.

“He’s a kid that really pitches,” Royals manager Ned Yost said.

“He’s got an above average curveball, he’s got an above average changeup that he can command, he spots his fastball really well.”

The Jays opened the scoring in the second with Davis’ triple and a sac fly by John-

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista ducks from a pitch to the head thrown by Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Luis Mendoza during the Blue Jays’ 4-1 victory in Toronto on Wednesday. son. Singles by J.P. Arencibia and Brett Lawrie and a walk to Colby Rasmus loaded the bases with two out for Jose Bautista who struck out.

Escobar and Davis hit sacrifice flies in the third to put the Blue Jays into a 3-0 lead. Edwin Encarnacion led off with an infield hit on a slow grounder to second and both Mendoza and first baseman Eric Hosmer wound up covering first.

Mendoza took the throw but he left the bag to get out Hosmer’s way.

“I called it and then he called it,” Mendoza said. “For me it was hard to stop. I should have let Hos make that play. I was just a little confused.”

Adam Lind sliced a double to left to set up the sacrifice flies.

Jason Frasor took over from Villanueva in the seventh.

He allowed a leadoff walk to Billy Butler but Yuniesky Betancourt rapped into a double play.

But Mike Moustakas singled and Jeff Francoeur hit a liner to left that Davis played into a run-scoring triple as the ball

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The Blue Jays scored a run against Kelvin Herrera in the seventh on a single by Rasmus, a two-out walk to Lind and a single

by Escobar.

Notes: Attendance at Rogers Centre was 17,831. ... After the game right-hander Scott Richmond of North Vancouver, B.C., was returned to triple-A Las Vegas on option with a reliever likely to be called up. ....

Left-hander Jamie Moyer, who is on a minor-league contract, allowed seven earned runs in six innings for triple-A Las Vegas in an 11-6 loss to Reno on Tuesday. Moyer is 1-1 with an earned-run average of 8.18 in two starts for the 51s. ..Lind who has three home runs since his return from Las Vegas batted fifth and was designated hitter in Wednesday’s game with Johnson dropped to eighth. In Lind’s seven previous starts since his return, he batted eighth. ...Encarnacion extended his hit streak to 10 games with his first-inning single . ....Henderson Alvarez (5-6, 4.33 ERA) will start the series finale on Thursday for Toronto against Luke Hochevar (5-8, 5.23 ERA).

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town team.

“We kept in touch throughout this whole thing and we decided that we thought for both of us that the best fit would be Minnesota,” Parise said in a conference call.

“We’re excited that it worked out and we get a chance to play with each other.”

One person said that even the breakdown of the contracts is exactly the same, with both players getting $12 million in each of the first two years. The deals then go down in value, with each player making $1 million in both 2023-24 and 2024-25.

“My parents were so excited when they knew that I was considering coming back home,” Parise said.

“When I made the decision they were real excited as well.

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Steve Nash won’t be coming home to Canada.

The veteran point guard is going to the Los Angeles Lakers, a Pacific Division rival the two-time MVP point guard tried so hard to beat, with little success, in his eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns.

At Nash’s request, the Lakers and Suns reached a sign-andtrade deal, with Los Angeles using the trade exception it got when it sent Lamar Odom to Dallas to facilitate the transaction.

Steve Nash The 38-year-old from Victoria, who spent the past eight seasons with the Suns, was a free agent but a sign-and-trade agreement was necessary for the Lakers to afford him. He agreed to a three-year, US$27 million contract.

In return, the Suns get four draft picks — first rounders in 2013 and 2015 and second rounders in 2013 and 2014.

Nash’s agent Bill Duffy said the deal was finalized Wednesday about 6 p.m., PDT. In a statement released by the agent, Nash said that after he and the Suns agreed to part ways, he re-approached them to ask to pursue a sign-and-trade deal with Los Angeles “because it is very important to me to stay near my children and family,” who live in Phoenix.

“They were very apprehensive and didn’t want to do it,” Nash said. “Fortunately for me, they reconsidered. They saw that they were able to get assets for their team that will make them better, assets they would not have otherwise had and it made sense for them to do a deal that helps their team get better.”

Nash’s decision will surely cause disappointment among fans of the Toronto Raptors. Canada’s only NBA team made a pitch to bring him to Toronto.

Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo reportedly made Nash a three-year offer worth $36 million over the weekend.

Reached by The Canadian Press, Colangelo declined to comment on Nash’s move to L.A. Nash is also the general manager of Canada Basketball’s senior men’s national team.

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Nashville Predator Ryan Suter (20) controls the puck under pressure from St. Louis Blue David Backes (42), in Nashville, Tenn. Suter signed with the Minnesota Wild as a free agent on Wednesday.

Wild nab Suter, Parise THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Minnesota Wild were a starless team in need of a big-time jolt to get the franchise back to the point of being worthy of playing in “the State of Hockey.”

The jolts don’t come any bigger than this.

The Wild landed not one but both of the NHL’s top prizes in free agency, signing forward Zach Parise and defenceman Ryan Suter on Wednesday.

Each deal is for 13 years and $98 million, according to three people familiar with the contracts who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not release details.

“WE GOT ’EM!” the Wild announced on their Twitter account early Wednesday afternoon, sending shockwaves across the league and through a devoted fan base that was starting to show

signs of apathy after missing the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

Parise, the former New Jersey Devils playmaker, and Suter, who paired with Shea Weber on the Nashville blue line, were regarded the cream of what was a thin free agent crop, and each had spent the past four days poring over numerous offers from several teams before making a decision.

“This is a great day in the history of the Minnesota Wild,” GM Chuck Fletcher said in a conference call.

Maybe THE greatest. The Wild have had a relatively non-descript existence aside from one stirring run to the Western Conference finals in their second season.

Parise knows the history well, having grown up in the Twin Cities. So he recruited his friend Suter to come help out the home-

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WILD: Transformed “That played a big part. I grew up here, I love coming back here in the summers and I thought ’We enjoy it here so much it would be great to be here year round.”’

And it’s a relative homecoming for Suter, who is from Wisconsin, as well.

“It came down to where I felt my family would like to live,” Suter said. “My wife’s from Bloomington, Minnesota.

That had a lot to do with it. . Minnesota has a lot of good young players that I think will help make this team successful.”

With one fell swoop, the Wild have been transformed from a relatively young franchise with very little history of success since being re-established in Minnesota, to an immediate contender.

The Wild got off to a File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS tremendous start to last season before injuries New Jersey Devils’ Zach Parise waits for action to and inexperience caught resume during his 500th career NHL hockey game in up to them in the second the second period against the New York Islanders in half. Minnesota endured a dreadful 11-28-7 stretch Newark, N.J. Parise signed with the Minnesota Willd and finished 12th in the on Wednesday.

Western Conference.

“We felt if we could Lamoriello said he met with Parise add either a top defenceman or a top and his representatives in Toronto on forward it would really help our team,” Saturday, and made what he called a Fletcher said. “I don’t think you ever competitive offer. In later discussions go in assuming you’re going to land with Parise, Lamoriello said, the playboth of them. We shot for the moon, er made clear he wanted an opportuand we tried our best.” nity to play in his home state.

For a team that has struggled to put “Zach told me that if it wasn’t going the puck in the net, this was one monhome to Minnesota, it would be comster score. ing to New Jersey,” Lamoriello said. “I “These signings will resonate well respect that.” with our fans, with our players and The Devils cupboard isn’t entirewith everybody associated with the ly bare as the team still features Ilya team,” said Fletcher, who added that Kovalchuk, Patrik Elias and NHL rookthey still have cap flexibility. “Our goal ie of the year finalist Adam Henrique. in signing them was certainly not to New Jersey also re-signed veteran make a splash, it was to make our team goalie Martin Brodeur to a two-year better. We feel we are a better team, contract earlier this week. The Predabut our work is just starting.” tors had a similar reaction.

Parise was the best forward on the “It would be an understatement to market. He scored 31 goals and 69 say that the Nashville Predators are points last season in his first year as disappointed at this time,” team GM the Devils’ captain. He also chipped David Poile said. “Actually, not disapin with 15 points in helping the team’s pointed, but very surprised.” surprise run to the Stanley Cup finals, Poile had held out hope that Sutwhich ended in a six-game series loss er would consider re-signing with the to Los Angeles.

Predators even after becoming a free Drafted 17th overall by New Jersey agent. in 2003, the 27-year old has 194 goals Now the Predators need to turn and 216 assists in 503 career games. He their attention to re-signing their other scored 30-plus goals five times. star defenceman, captain Shea Weber, Suter, also 27, was the top defencewho is a restricted free agent. man available this summer. He spent Second-tier free agents such as deall seven of his seasons in the NHL fenceman Matt Carle and forward Alwith the Predators after being selected exander Semin seemed to be waiting with the seventh pick in the 2005 draft. for Suter and Praise to reach agreeThe All-Star defenceman had career ments so that they could offer their highs in points last year, with 7 goals talents to teams that didn’t get a top and 39 assists. target.

Parise tried to explain why he needThe Detroit Red Wings were among ed more than a few days to announce the teams to take a run at both players, his intentions, saying he was evaluatand were most interested in Suter as a ing each team and city that was trying player who could fill in after captain to sign him.

Nicklas Lidstrom retired.

While the Wild celebrated, the play“We feel good about our offer to ers’ former teams were left with big Suter and Parise on July 1, and with holes to fill. our chance to adjust our offer to Suter “There’s no question we’re disapon July 2,” Red Wings general manager pointed,” Devils general manager Lou Ken Holland said by phone.

Lamoriello said. “It’s a very unfortuHolland said team owner Mike Ilnate thing when you have a player of itch and coach Mike Babcock joined his stature that comes right through him in making a presentation to Suter. the ranks and, at this given time a deciHe said they didn’t have an opportusion is made to go elsewhere. But right nity to make a similar presentation to now there’s nothing we can do about Parise. that and our plans are going forward.”

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Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a return to Mikhail Youzhny of Russia during a quarterfinals match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Wednesday.

Federer back in semis

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WIMBLEDON, England — After curling in a 102 mph ace to grab a twoset lead a mere 56 minutes into his Wimbledon quarterfinal Wednesday, Roger Federer casually pulled an extra tennis ball from his pocket and strolled to sit in his changeover chair for a sip to drink.

No fist pump. No yell of excitement.

No energized jog to the sideline.

There still was work to be done; nothing to be taken for granted. Motivated by the bitter memory of quarterfinal losses at the All England Club the past two years, including a wasted twoset edge in 2011, six-time Wimbledon champion Federer bullied 26th-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to reach his record 32nd career Grand Slam semifinal.

“Feels great being back in the semis. ... Haven’t been here in the last couple years,” the third-seeded Federer said. “So this is nice, to be back to a place where I’ve been so many times before.”

He’s two wins away from a seventh Wimbledon championship, which would equal a mark set by William Renshaw in the 1880s — back when the defending champion received a bye directly into the final — and tied by Pete Sampras in 2000.

Nothing worked for Youzhny, including a kidding plea for help from eight-time major champion Andre Agassi, who was seated next to his wife, Steffi Graf, in the front row of the Royal Box, near Prince William and his wife, Kate.

“I know I’m playing really well,” Federer said. “I am aware things are going to get complicated in the next match.”

Sure are.

That’s because he’ll face a familiar foe Friday: No. 1 Novak Djokovic, the defending champion, who didn’t have too much trouble while beating No. 31 Florian Mayer of Germany 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.

This will be the sixth semifinal in the past eight Grand Slam tournaments, and 27th meeting overall, for Federer and Djokovic, and their first at Wimbledon.

Federer leads 14-12, but Djokovic won six of their last seven matches, including at the French Open a month ago.

“There’s no secrets with those guys.

They know how to play each other,” said Federer’s coach, Paul Annacone.

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The other men’s semifinal will be No. 4 Andy Murray of Britain against No. 5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France.

Neither has won a Grand Slam title or been to a Wimbledon final.

Cue “Murray Mania,” as it’s known around these parts. He is trying to become the first British man to earn the trophy at the All England Club since Fred Perry in 1936; the last to even make it to the title match was Bunny Austin in 1938.

In the women’s semifinals today, 13-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams plays No. 2-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, and No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland faces No. 8 Angelique Kerber of Germany.

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Texas (M.Harrison 11-3) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 3-1), 12:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Hellickson 4-4) at Cleveland (Tomlin 4-5), 5:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Hochevar 5-8) at Toronto (H.Alvarez 5-6), 5:07 p.m.

Baltimore (Arrieta 3-9) at L.A. Angels (Richards 2-1), 8:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games Kansas City at Detroit, 5:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 5:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

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Boston 000 101 000 — 2 3 0 Oakland 010 001 10x — 3 10 1 A.Cook, A.Miller (7), Albers (7), F.Morales (7) and Saltalamacchia; Griffin, Balfour (7), Blevins (8), R.Cook (9) and D.Norris. W—Balfour 2-2. L—A. Cook 2-2. Sv—R.Cook (8). HRs—Boston, Ortiz (22). Oakland, Moss (10).

Los Angeles 010 002 000 — 3 12 0 Cleveland 360 030 00x — 12 15 0 E.Santana, Takahashi (2), Hawkins (4), Isringhausen (5), D.Carpenter (6) and Bo.Wilson, Hester; D.Lowe, Hagadone (7), Sipp (8), Accardo (9) and Marson. W—D.Lowe 8-6. L—E.Santana 4-9. HRs— Cleveland, Brantley (2), Kotchman (7).

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Sv—Ji.Johnson (25). HRs—Baltimore, Ad.Jones (20).

Kansas City 000 000 100 — 1 7 0 Toronto 012 000 10x — 4 12 1 Mendoza, K.Herrera (7), L.Coleman (8) and S.Perez; Villanueva, Frasor (7), Oliver (8), Janssen (9) and Arencibia. W—Villanueva 3-0. L—Mendoza 3-5. Sv—Janssen (11).

Texas 301 000 000 0 — 4 9 0 Chicago 040 000 000 1 — 5 8 0 (10 innings) Feldman, Scheppers (7), R.Ross (7), Mi.Adams (9) and Napoli; Axelrod, Septimo (6), N.Jones (6), Thornton (8), Reed (10) and Pierzynski. W—Reed 2-1. L—Mi.Adams 1-3. HRs—Texas, Hamilton (26).

Minnesota 000 010 000 — 1 4 1 Detroit 200 001 20x — 5 10 0 Duensing, Waldrop (5), De Vries (7) and Mauer; Verlander and Avila. W—Verlander 9-5. L—Duensing 1-5. HRs—Minnesota, Parmelee (2). Detroit, Mi.Cabrera 2 (18).

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS Trout LAA Konerko ChiW AJackson Det Mauer Minn Beltre Tex MiCabrera Det Hamilton Tex Rios ChiW

G 60 73 60 73 78 82 75 79

AB 245 270 234 269 302 328 286 303

R 52 39 49 42 46 50 53 47

H 84 90 77 88 98 106 91 96

Avg. .343 .333 .329 .327 .325 .323 .318 .317

Cano NYY 81 316 55 100 .316 Trumbo LAA 73 274 39 85 .310 RUNS — Kinsler, Texas, 61; Ortiz, Boston, 60; Bautista, Toronto, 57; De Aza, Chicago, 56; Granderson, New York, 56; Cano, New York, 55; Choo, Cleveland, 54; AdJones, Baltimore, 54.

RBIs — Hamilton, Texas, 74; MiCabrera, Detroit, 68; Bautista, Toronto, 64; ADunn, Chicago, 60; Willingham, Minnesota, 59; Encarnacion, Toronto, 56; Fielder, Detroit, 55; Ortiz, Boston, 55; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 55.

HITS — MiCabrera, Detroit, 106; Jeter, New York, 103; Cano, New York, 100; Beltre, Texas, 98; AdJones, Baltimore, 96; Rios, Chicago, 96; Andrus, Texas, 95; Kinsler, Texas, 95.

DOUBLES — Choo, Cleveland, 26; Kinsler, Texas, 26; MiCabrera, Detroit, 25; AGordon, Kansas City, 25; AdGonzalez, Boston, 24; Ortiz, Boston, 24; Cano, New York, 23.

TRIPLES — Andrus, Texas, 5; Rios, Chicago, 5; JWeeks, Oakland, 5; De Aza, Chicago, 4; AJackson, Detroit, 4; Reddick, Oakland, 4; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 4.

HOME RUNS — Bautista, Toronto, 27; Hamilton, Texas, 26; ADunn, Chicago, 25; Granderson, New York, 23; Encarnacion, Toronto, 22; Ortiz, Boston, 22; Cano, New York, 20; AdJones, Baltimore, 20; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 20.

STOLEN BASES — Trout, Los Angeles, 23; RDavis, Toronto, 20; Kipnis, Cleveland, 20; Andrus, Texas, 16; Crisp, Oakland, 16; Revere, Minnesota, 16; Five players tied at 15.

PITCHING — MHarrison, Texas, 11-3; Price, Tampa Bay, 11-4; Sale, Chicago, 10-2; Darvish, Texas, 10-5; Weaver, Los Angeles, 9-1; Sabathia, New York, 9-3; Nova, New York, 9-3; CWilson, Los Angeles, 9-4; Verlander, Detroit, 9-5; PHughes, New York, 9-6.

STRIKEOUTS — Verlander, Detroit, 128; FHernandez, Seattle, 122; Darvish, Texas, 117; Scherzer, Detroit, 114; Price, Tampa Bay, 105; Sabathia, New York, 105; Shields, Tampa Bay, 104.

SAVES — JiJohnson, Baltimore, 25; Rodney, Tampa Bay, 24; CPerez, Cleveland, 23; Broxton, Kansas City, 20; Aceves, Boston, 19; RSoriano, New York, 19; Nathan, Texas, 18.

Bumgarner, Affeldt (6), Kontos (7), Hensley (8), Ja.Lopez (8) and Posey; E.Jackson, Gorzelanny (6), S.Burnett (8), Mic.Gonzalez (9) and J.Solano.

W—E.Jackson 5-4. L—Bumgarner 10-5. HRs—San Francisco, Sandoval (7). Washington, J.Solano (2), Zimmerman (7), Morse (4), Ankiel (5).

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Washington 47 32 .595 New York 44 38 .537 Atlanta 42 39 .519 Miami 39 42 .481 Philadelphia 37 46 .446 Central Division W L Pct Pittsburgh 45 36 .556 Cincinnati 44 37 .543 St. Louis 43 39 .524 Milwaukee 38 43 .469 Houston 32 50 .390 Chicago 31 50 .383 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 46 37 .554 San Francisco 45 37 .549 Arizona 39 42 .481 San Diego 33 50 .398 Colorado 31 50 .383

Cincinnati 000 010 000 — 1 3 1 Los Angeles 300 000 01x — 4 6 1 Leake, Bray (8), Arredondo (8) and Mesoraco; Harang, Belisario (8), Jansen (9) and Treanor. W— Harang 6-5. L—Leake 3-6. Sv—Jansen (14). HRs— Cincinnati, Mesoraco (5).

GB — 4 1/2 6 9 12 GB — 1 2 1/2 7 13 1/2 14 GB — 1/2 6 13 14

Chicago 100 100 210 — 5 9 0 Atlanta 001 000 000 — 1 8 0 Maholm, Russell (7), Marmol (9) and Soto; Delgado, Venters (7), Durbin (7), Varvaro (8) and D.Ross. W—Maholm 6-6. L—Delgado 4-9. HRs— Chicago, LaHair (14), Je.Baker (2), Rizzo (3).

Colorado 000 010 000 — 1 10 2 St. Louis 110 000 02x — 4 9 0 Guthrie, Mat.Reynolds (7), Ottavino (8), C.Torres (8) and Nieves; Wainwright, Cleto (7), Rzepczynski (8), Motte (9) and Y.Molina. W—Wainwright 7-8. L— Guthrie 3-8. Sv—Motte (18).

G 77 74 79 79 78 74 79 79 81 76

AB 292 241 322 274 286 300 307 304 342 291

R 53 40 54 50 54 59 46 55 57 52

H 105 86 114 96 100 102 99 97 106 90

Avg. .360 .357 .354 .350 .350 .340 .322 .319 .310 .309

RUNS — CGonzalez, Colorado, 59; Bourn, Atlanta, 57; Pence, Philadelphia, 56; Holliday, St. Louis, 55; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 54; DWright, New York, 54; Furcal, St. Louis, 53; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 53.

RBIs — Beltran, St. Louis, 63; Braun, Milwaukee, 59; CGonzalez, Colorado, 58; Kubel, Arizona, 58; Ethier, Los Angeles, 55; DWright, New York, 55; Bruce, Cincinnati, 54; Holliday, St. Louis, 54; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 54.

HITS — MeCabrera, San Francisco, 114; Bourn, Atlanta, 106; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 105; CGonzalez, Colorado, 102; DWright, New York, 100; Prado, Atlanta, 99; Holliday, St. Louis, 97.

DOUBLES — Votto, Cincinnati, 34; DWright, New York, 26; Cuddyer, Colorado, 24; Desmond, Washington, 24; ArRamirez, Milwaukee, 24; Ethier, Los Angeles, 23; DanMurphy, New York, 23.

TRIPLES — Fowler, Colorado, 9; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 7; SCastro, Chicago, 7; Bourn, Atlanta, 6; Reyes, Miami, 6; 6 tied at 5.

HOME RUNS — Braun, Milwaukee, 23; Beltran, St. Louis, 20; Stanton, Miami, 19; Bruce, Cincinnati, 17; CGonzalez, Colorado, 17; Hart, Milwaukee, 16; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 16; Pence, Philadelphia, 16.

STOLEN BASES — DGordon, Los Angeles, 30; Campana, Chicago, 25; Bourn, Atlanta, 23; Bonifacio, Miami, 20; Pierre, Philadelphia, 20; Reyes, Miami, 19; Schafer, Houston, 19; Victorino, Philadelphia, 19.

PITCHING — Dickey, New York, 12-1; GGonzalez, Washington, 11-3; Hamels, Philadelphia, 10-4; Lynn, St. Louis, 10-4; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 10-5; Eight players tied at 9.

STRIKEOUTS — Strasburg, Washington, 122; Dickey, New York, 116; MCain, San Francisco, 114; GGonzalez, Washington, 112; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 112; Hamels, Philadelphia, 111; Greinke, Milwaukee, 106.

SAVES — Kimbrel, Atlanta, 23; Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 21; SCasilla, San Francisco, 21; HBell, Miami, 18; Motte, St. Louis, 18; Papelbon, Philadelphia, 18; FFrancisco, New York, 18.

Friday’s Games Atlanta at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m.

Colorado at Washington, 5:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Houston, 6:05 p.m.

Miami at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego, 8:05 p.m.

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Miami 010 000 401 1 — 7 10 0 Milwaukee 050 000 100 0 — 6 11 0 (10 innings) Jo.Johnson, Gaudin (6), M.Dunn (7), LeBlanc (9), H.Bell (10) and Hayes, J.Buck; Wolf, Fr.Rodriguez (8), Axford (9), M.Parra (10), Loe (10) and Kottaras, M.Maldonado. W—LeBlanc 1-0.

L—M.Parra 0-3. Sv—H.Bell (18). HRs—Miami, Ruggiano (5), Morrison (10), G.Sanchez (3).

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Today’s Games Miami (Buehrle 7-8) at Milwaukee (Fiers 3-2), 12:10 p.m.

Houston (B.Norris 5-5) at Pittsburgh (Karstens 1-2), 5:05 p.m.

San Francisco (M.Cain 9-3) at Washington (Detwiler 4-3), 5:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Garza 4-6) at Atlanta (Minor 4-6), 5:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 10-4) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 12-1), 5:10 p.m.

Colorado (Friedrich 4-5) at St. Louis (Lynn 10-4), 6:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Eovaldi 0-5) at Arizona (Miley 9-4), 7:40 p.m.

Cincinnati (Latos 7-2) at San Diego (Volquez 5-7), 8:05 p.m.

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Houston 020 010 001 — 4 9 1 Pittsburgh 030 100 20x — 6 10 0 Keuchel, Fe.Rodriguez (6), D.Carpenter (7), Abad (7) and J.Castro; Correia, Lincoln (7), Grilli (8), Hanrahan (9) and McKenry. W—Correia 5-6. L— Keuchel 1-1. Sv—Hanrahan (21). HRs—Houston, J.D.Martinez (11).

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Tennis Wimbledon Results Wednesday Singles Men Quarterfinals Roger Federer (3), Switzerland, def. Mikhail Youzhny (26), Russia, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Florian Mayer (31), Germany, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (5), France, def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (27), Germany, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2.

Andy Murray (4), Britain, def. David Ferrer (7), Spain, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (4).

Doubles Men Third Round Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (5), Romania, def. Steve Darcis and Olivier Rochus, Belgium, 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (4).

Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram, United States, def. Chris Guccione and Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner (10), Germany, def. Mikhail Elgin, Russia, and Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-7 (9), 16-14.

Bob and Mike Bryan (2), United States, def. Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra, France, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-2.

Quarterfinals Jonathan Marray, Britain, and Frederik Nielsen, Denmark, def. James Cerretani, United States, and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 2-6, 6-2.

Women Serena and Venus Williams, United States, def.

Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova (4), Russia, 3-6, 6-3, 9-7.

Third Round Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci (2), Italy, def. Agnieszka and Urszula Radwanska, Poland, walkover.

Serena and Venus Williams, United States, def.

Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, and Sania Mirza (13), India, 6-4, 6-3.

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NASH: Suns get something The deal will put Nash on the floor with the team he tried so hard to unseat as a Western Conference power, teaming him with Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and at least for now, Pau Gasol.

The Suns at least get something in the loss of their longtime leader and one of the city’s most popular athletes, although no one to help immediately, unless some or all of the picks are used in future trades.

Nash’s Phoenix teammate Jared Dudley tweeted that Nash “has not only been the best but the most unselfish player I ever played with. I only wish him the best. He deserves everything. Steve Nash has made many players millions. Only fitting to trade to a team that has a chance to win the ship and pay what he deserves.”

Nash has never made it to the NBA Finals. He was last in the Western Conference finals against the Lakers in 2010, when the Suns lost in six games and Los Angeles went on to win the NBA title.

The sign-and-trade agreement first was reported by sports personality John Gambadoro of KTAR radio.

The Suns drafted Nash in 1998 but traded him to Dallas after two seasons because Phoenix already had Kevin Johnson and Jason Kidd at the position.

Nash played six seasons for Dallas but bolted when owner Mark Cuban declined to spend big money to keep him. Then-Suns owner Jerry Colangelo brought a plane load of team players and officials to Dallas to woo Nash.

Nash thrived in Mike D’Antoni’s run-and-gun system, earning MVP honours in 2005, when he averaged 15.5 points and 11.5 assists, and again in 2007, when he averaged a career-high 18.8 points and 10.5 assists.

Nash averaged fewer than 10 assists only once, 9.7 in 2008-09, and topped 11 per game five times in his eight years with Phoenix.

Despite his age and the fact his team failed to make the playoffs for the second year in a row, Nash was second in the NBA in assists last season at 10.7 and averaged 12.7 points.

Codd shoots low for Central Alberta Red Deer Golf and Country Club member Matt Codd was the low Central Albertan following Wednesday’s second round of the provincial junior men’s championship at Bragg Creek.

Codd carded a 1-over 72 and sat 10 strokes behind co-leaders Matt Williams and Nicholas Scrymgeour — both of Calgary — with a 147 total heading into today’s third round of the 72-hole tournament. Williams shot a 70 and Scrymgeour checked in with a 69.

Ryan Caines of Sundre was tied for 25th at 152 after coming in with a 73 and Brett Pasula of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club (RDG&CC) shot a 77 and was tied for 27th at 153. Caines fired an opening-round 79 and Pasula carded a 76 Tuesday.

Other Central Aberta results: Jesse Teron, RDG&CC (80-77—157, tied for 37th); Logan Hill, RDG&CC (78-83—161, tied for 61st); James Ursulak, Ponoka (8379—162, tied for 69th); Nolan Bruin, RDG&CC (84-80—164, 77th); Ryan Morrell, RDG&CC (84-83—167, tied for 81st); Derrick Morrell, RDG&CC (missed cut). ● There was a three-way tie for top spot following the second round of the Alberta junior girls championship Wednesday at Okotoks.

Calgary golfers Jennifer Ha (77-76), who held the first-round lead, Sabrine Garrison (78-75) and Sydney MacDonald (80-73) all had a 153 total heading to the tee for today’s third round of the 72-hole event.

Courtney Dickson of Innisfail carded a 102 and with a 303 total was in 38th place.

Lacrosse championship on weekend

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS

Wednesday’s Results Washington 9, San Francisco 4 Philadelphia 9, N.Y. Mets 2 Pittsburgh 6, Houston 4 Miami 7, Milwaukee 6, 10 innings Chicago Cubs 5, Atlanta 1 St. Louis 4, Colorado 1 L.A. Dodgers 4, Cincinnati 1 San Diego 8, Arizona 6

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Philadelphia 000 000 333 — 9 12 0 New York 000 110 000 — 2 7 0 Cl.Lee, Papelbon (9) and Ruiz; C.Young, Batista (8), Byrdak (8), Hefner (8) and Nickeas. W—Cl.Lee 1-5. L—C.Young 2-2. HRs—Philadelphia, Utley (2), Ruiz (13), Wigginton (9). New York, Hairston (11).

BRIEFS

Quarterfinals Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond (1), United States, def. Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina (5), Russia, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

Nuria Llagostera Vives and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (9), Spain, vs. Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 2-6, 7-6 (7), 2-2, susp., darkness.

Mixed Mikhail Kukushkin and Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Poland, and Abigail Spears (9), United States, 6-3, 7-5.

Alexander Peya, Austria, and Anna-Lena Groenefeld (16), Germany, def. Bruno Soares, Brazil, and Jarmila Gajdosova, Australia, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4.

Leander Paes, India, and Elena Vesnina (4), Russia, def. Ashley Fisher, Australia, and Mona Barthel, Germany, 6-3, 6-3.

Daniel Nestor, Canada, and Julia Goerges (8), Germany, def. Mikhail Elgin, Russia, and Galina Voskoboeva, Kazakhstan, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

The Red Deer Minor Lacrosse Association will host the provincial A championships for peewee, bantam and midget this weekend.

The championships are set for Friday and Saturday at the Kinex and Kin City A Arenas and Sunday at Kin City A and Collicutt East.

The Red Deer Chiefs will be the host team in the peewee and midget divisions and come in as the Calgary league champion in the bantam category.

Action begins Friday at 5 p.m. with the Red Deer bantams facing the Edmonton Warriors at the Kinex while the Chiefs clash with the Edmonton Blues in peewee play at Kin City A. The Red Deer midgets meet the Edmonton champion at 7 p.m. at the Kinex.

On Saturday the peewee Chiefs meet the Calgary Hornets at 10 a.m. at the Kinex and the Warriors at 4 p.m. at Kin City A while in the bantam division the Chiefs clash with the Calgary Axemen at noon and with the Blues at 5:30 p.m. at Kin City A. The midget Chiefs take on the Hornets at 1 p.m. at the Kinex and the second-place team out of Edmonton at 8 p.m. at Kin City A. On Sunday the peewee bronze medal game goes at 10 a.m. and the final at 11:30 a.m. at the Collicutt Centre while the bantam bronze medal contest goes at 10 a.m. and the final at noon.

Both at Kin City A. The midget third-place game is at 1 p.m. at the Collicutt with the final at 2 p.m. at Kin City A.

Soccer game postponed The Alberta Major Women’s Soccer League match scheduled for Wednesday at Red Deer College was postponed due to inclement weather.

The game between Red Deer City and the Edmonton Angels will be played Aug. 15 at Great Chief Park.

Football CFL West Division GP W L T Saskatchewan 1 1 0 0 Calgary 1 1 0 0 B.C. 1 1 0 0 Edmonton 1 1 0 0

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East Division GP W L T PF PA Winnipeg 1 0 1 0 16 33 Hamilton 1 0 1 0 16 43 Toronto 1 0 1 0 15 19 Montreal 1 0 1 0 10 38 Week Two Friday’s games Winnipeg at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Hamilton at B.C., 8 p.m.

Saturday’s game Calgary at Toronto, 1 p.m.

Sunday’s game Edmonton at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m.

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Carolyn Martindale, City Editor, 403-314-4326 Fax 403-341-6560 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

MEET THE CRITTERS Children can Meet the Critter up close and personal during a special event on Sunday July 8 at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer.

Participants will learn about local wildlife by engaging in various activities. Plus, tiger salamanders will be on hand for a visit.

The event runs from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $3 per person or $10 per family. It’s on a dropin basis at the centre at 6300 45th Ave. Call 403-346-2010.

KIDS’ CAMP Children are invited to sleepover in a tipi and learn some camping skills too. Kids’ Camp Skills Workshop and Sleepover runs Saturday and Sunday July 7 and 8, from 3 p.m. to 10 a.m. at Historic Fort Normandeau. Children aged seven to 12 can learn some handy camp skills, then practise them during the tipi sleepover. Cost is $45 for child members, $50 for child non-members.

Pre-registration is required by 7:30 p.m. on Thursday July 5.

Call 403-346-2010 for more information or to register.

CULTURAL LUNCH AND LEARN Come and meet people of different cultures and abilities. Central Alberta Refugee Effort will host Lunch and Learn sessions at the HUB from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday during July and August. Share stories and discussions on interesting topics. The launching took place on Wednesday July 4 inside the HUB or on the patio. Bring a bag lunch and also share light refreshments. The HUB can be found at 4936 Ross St. in Red Deer.

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Mural a big job for artist COMMISSIONED TO CREATE PANELS FOR CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL RODEO HALL OF FAME

BY PAUL COWLEY RED DEER ADVOCATE PONOKA — Art is often a journey for its creators.

But Inge Sybrandi’s latest artistic journey is measurable — 100 feet to be exact.

The 29-year-old Ponoka artist behind IngesArt recently landed the biggest commission of her career, a history of rodeo in 24 panels that will run the length of a wall in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame, located in the new Ponoka Ag Event Centre.

Sybrandi was approached by hall of fame organizers at last year’s Ponoka Stampede art show and asked if she was interested in doing a large mural.

But it was only when she stood in the hall and looked up at the space they wanted covered that the scale of the endeavour hit her.

“Holy crap,” she remembers thinking, laughing at the memory.

But the commission had some key things going for it. It gave the artist, who was well known locally for her pencil skills, a chance to tackle a major painting project, and it gave her a giant-sized billboard to get her name out to more potential clients.

So, in true grabbing-the-bullby-the-horns spirit, she said yes.

“I always wanted to paint.

It was just getting there,” she says.

“Just getting this job, (it) was really where I wanted to be.”

“At least after this when I’ve done 100 feet, I can call myself a painter.

“I’ll be a painter — or crazy — one of the two,” quips Sybrandi, in her basement studio

Photo by RANDY FIEDLER/Advocate staff

Inge Sybrandi works on the Ponoka Ag Centre’s mural in her Ponoka basement. where the first five panels took shape.

They were ready in time for the grand opening of the hall of fame on June 30.

It is a daunting task she has set herself — how to capture the drama, pageantry and history of rodeo in oil and acrylic paints.

Not to mention the challenge

of creating two dozen compositions that must stand alone as individual paintings while forming a cohesive theme.

Sybrandi is no greenhorn when it comes to bringing the world of horses and rodeo to life, having completed four calendars illustrated with her detailed pencil renderings of

western scenes and memorable individuals.

Her resume also includes numerous other commissions for individual customers.

It will take about a year to complete all of the 1.2-metre-by1.5-metre panels.

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Volunteers key to running After the Grind

BY RENEE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF Amber Lupkoski, a young Blackfalds mother of two, said she finds herself coming into After the Grind Coffee House every day.

“The food is great, coffee’s great and fair-trade. . . . The kids love it and feel comfortable here — there’s books and stuff for them — and the service is friendly, approachable,” said Lupkoski.

“My favourite is their tiger ice cream,” chirped her six-year-old son, Carson.

His four year-old sister, Caira, prefers the frothy floats.

It’s a familiar staple in her day, said Lupkoski, and has more of a relaxed, homey feel to it than chain coffee shops.

After the Grind, located downtown Blackfalds at 4911 Broadway Ave., isn’t just any ordinary coffee house either.

It’s a non-profit café, dependent entirely on the efforts of volunteers and focused on the larger picture of wide-reaching community development.

After the Grind is an offshoot project for the Blackfalds chapter of one of the largest Christian organizations in the world, Youth With a Mission (YWAM).

Its profits go towards enriching the lives of children and youth locally as well as internationally.

“The fact that After the Grind in 100 per cent volunteer based mystifies a lot of people,” said Chris Keim, co-director of the coffee house along with his wife Sharon.

Twelve staff volunteers from YWAM Blackfalds run the coffee shop along with a handful of local volunteers, including students from Iron Ridge Junior Campus.

International volunteers also come to Blackfalds to try their hand as baristas through YWAM for a period of three weeks.

Photo by RANDY FIEDLER/Advocate staff

Customers Amy Hauck, her son Coleton, 14, and daughter Paige, 4, are served by volunteer Janna Doerksen at After The Grind coffeehouse in Blackfalds Tuesday.

So far, After the Grind has hosted volunteers from South Korea, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa.

Through the organization and the coffee house profits, the local group has assisted orphanages across the globe, raised school funds for Mexican students and contributed to Haitian relief funds among other endeavours, said Keim.

On a weekly basis, YWAM Blackfalds volunteers also serve in the local Food for Schools program, prepare meals at the Red Deer soup kitchen and offer free English classes to local immigrants.

The coffee house opened shop four years ago, after some major renovations to the quaint corner building that was once Cornerstone Christian Fellowship church, said Keim, 41, who grew up in Blackfalds.

To avoid their church’s demolition, the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship donated the 100 year-old building to YWAM Blackfalds in late 2007.

The building had been used as a general store, hardware store and grocery store throughout the years.

After spending years overseas, Keim jumped at the opportunity to return to his hometown, the place where he had “the freedom to ride my bike anywhere,” to raise

his own family.

“We wanted to create a community gathering space in the town, a third space after home and work where people develop relationships, don’t feel rushed.

“The business isn’t about cranking people through. The business is about establishing a quiet, peaceful place for connections,” he said.

After the Grind serves up more than fairtrade mochas and caramel macchiatos; it serves soups in the winter, salads in the summer plus an assortment of panini sandwiches and deserts, such as the ever-popular homemade carrot cake.

The shop also offers a board game night for local youth every Friday to give them something to do in the small town and keep them out of trouble, said Keim.

Some evenings, they’ve had up to 40 young adults attend.

Keim said he’d like to see After the Grind expand as a venue, used more in the evening for poetry readings and other programs.

They are also in the process of renovating the back kitchen so they can do more baking right on site. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Teacher recognized A Red Deer teacher received international recognition for co-ordinating a project that brings the real world to the classroom.

Aspen Heights Elementary School Grade 5 teacher Milton Williams was recognized with the George Award as Co-ordinator of the Year for his work with the school’s microsociety program at the MicroSociety Conference in Philadelphia recently.

The award was established in 2003 to honour the memory and work of MicroSociety program founder, George H. Richmond.

The MicroSociety program, where the school is run like a tiny community with students running businesses and organizations, has operated at the elementary school since the 2009-2010 school year.

School projects funded Sixteen school projects, three division projects and an alumni project will receive a financial boost from the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Education Foundation.

The foundation will distribute $48,000 for the 2012-2013 school year.

School projects will receive $38,000 and one alumni project will receive $500.

Five scholarships of $500 each will also be awarded.

Among the recipients include École Camille J. Lerouge ($5,950) for its Let Your Light Shine Mural, a religious leaders retreat for Grades 7, 8, and 9 and Beautiful Girls Club for Grade 6 and 7 girls. École Mother Teresa School in Sylvan Lake will receive $1,500 to go toward the development of a multisensory room.

The foundation is a non-profit society established in 2009 to enhance Catholic education and promote the advancement of education in the division.

Bill Bolze passes Former Red Deer businessman and volunteer leader Bill Bolze died at the age of 92 at Michener Extendicare on Monday.

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Timcon Construction workers frame a concrete form for a support of the expanded seating area at the Centrium Wednesday. The $3.5-million project will add 13 more luxury suites, 40 club seats and 1,000 general seats to the building’s 6,000 seat capacity. Funding is coming from the province, city and Red Deer County.

Bolze, who had many business ventures over the years, was involved in many community organizations and was past president of Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, Central Alberta Insurance Brokers Association, and Central Alberta Real Estate Board.

He chaired the Save Our Station Committee in the early 1990s that helped preserve the historic CPR Station, and was vice chair of the city’s committee for Canada’s 1967 Centennial.

He was involved with the David Thompson Cavalcades that promoted the construction of the David Thompson Highway west from Rocky Mountain House to the Banff-Jasper highway.

Bolze served in the Second World War and received a life-time membership to the Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years of dedication and support to the legion.

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ART: Big project Each has already been created in smaller scale in pencil and are transferred to a larger format using a grid.

She admits to being nervous at times about the scale of the project she has taken on. However, a little stress can be useful in spurring an artist to push beyond their comfort zone, she says. “You just have to push through it and you’ll get there.�

Reproducing the history of rodeo is more than an artistic challenge, it’s an exercise in getting it right. “People pick out the details, so it has to speak to them. Otherwise, I don’t feel I’m doing my job.�

A few have seen the works in progress and early reviews have been encouraging.

Research has been a big part of the project. Syb-

Bolze leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Phyllis, his daughter Judy and son Kim. A viewing will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

Following a private interment, a celebration of Bolze’s life will be held at the Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion at 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

Jehovah’s Witnesses hall expected for Timberlands Timberlands could soon become home to Red Deer’s third Jehovah’s Witnesses hall.

On Wednesday, the city’s municipal planning commission authorized the development of a place of worship at the northeast corner of Timothy Drive and 30th Avenue.

randi was able to drawn upon a lot of the digging and photo collecting she did for the last calendar she produced, which celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Ponoka Stampede.

Her past work has taught her the importance of attention to detail. Cowboys know when the stirrups aren’t right or a rider’s posture looks wrong.

That’s one of the reasons she makes the effort to get out and see what life on the farm is like. Recently, she went out to a local ranch, camera in hand, for branding day. C attle producers love seeing her take the time to see how things are done.

Sybrandi comes by her country credentials honestly. She grew up on a dairy farm and immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands when she was 13. She completed the Olds Equestrian Science program, has worked for a thoroughbred breeder and spent

The Waskasoo Park congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses is seeking to build a 10,400-square-foot hall and a 425-square-foot storage shed there.

It plans to develop the main building in two phases: the first consisting of about 7,000 square feet and seating for 160, plus the shed; and the second adding another 3,400 square feet and a further 160 seats.

David Letwin, a local Jehovah’s Witnesses minister, said later that timelines for construction are uncertain at this point. “Probably within one to four years,� he said.

The lot at 440 Timothy Drive is designated for church development in the Timberlands neighbourhood area structure plan.

There are currently two Jehovah’s Witnesses halls in Red Deer. Letwin said these will remain in use.

He added that the need for a third hall reflects the city’s growth.

a couple of years on the crew of chuckwagon racer Troy Dorchester.

Art always remained a part of her life, though.

She is grateful to have reached the point in her career where her art, and a custom framing business she runs, provide enough income to pay the bills. “It’s so hard making a living as an artist. People always say that — but it really is.�

On top of those pursuits, she organized the Ponoka Stampede art show and a live auction, while working to complete the rodeo panels. “I’m living on coffee at the moment.�

While the trail ahead remains long, Sybrandi has already passed a milestone. “I have learned this is definitely what I should be doing in life. For sure.�

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Leonard Cohen has been enjoying such a charmed year musically that it’s hard to imagine how even the masterfully morose poet could locate a downside in 2012.

His first album in more than seven years, Old Ideas, became his first to top the charts in Canada en route to platinum sales, and caused critics to collectively lose their breath.

Meanwhile, the 77-year-old Montreal-born singer won the prestigious Glenn Gould Prize and the inaugural PEN songwriting prize while charting an ambitious globe-spanning tour for the second half of the year.

Well, it’s been a heady year for Leonard’s son, Adam, as well. The 39-year-old also released an album after a sevenyear-plus layoff of his own, and the musical reinvention Like a Man is his most acclaimed work to date. In the coming weeks, he’ll open for the likes of Bob Dylan, Norah Jones and Rufus Wainwright.

But his own success aside, he’s enjoying his father’s renaissance as much as anyone.

“I do think it’s a coincidence, but at the same time, I also know that to be in his wake is a delicious and satisfying occurrence,” says the younger Cohen in a telephone interview this week from Montreal, where he’s in rehearsals.

“I’ve often said that what I think is the distinguishing trait with my father is that he remains to me pertinent and anything but a nostalgia act. It gives me great pleasure to bear

witness.”

In fact, it was his father who in part inspired Adam Cohen’s late-career left-turn.

He issued his self-titled debut back in 1998, and in 2004 followed with a French-language album, as well as a disc as frontman of the alt-rock outfit Low Millions.

None of the records gained much traction, and he’s now quick to question his own artistic priorities during those fledgling stages of his career.

“I was so preoccupied with trying to play in the highest ranks of pop music,” he says.

“My esthetic goals were tight jeans, four chords and sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. I wasn’t focused on the art.”

Eventually, things started to seem dire. He contemplated quitting music altogether.

“I thought that I had basically tried and failed, and that I was already on the outs,” he says. “When you’re relegated to scoring porno flicks, writing for others, pitching for movies and commercials, a certain reality does dawn on you.”

The whole time he had the songs that comprise Like a Man in his back pocket. He’d been hesitant to record them — in part because of how closely they hewed to his dad’s classic work — a mistake he now considers “tragic.”

So what changed his mind?

When he became a father himself, he began to reconcile his relationship to his own dad’s music, or as he puts it, the “family business.” Afraid of the perception of nepotism, he had always shunned those influences

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Adam Cohen, 39, released an album after a seven-year-plus layoff of his own, and the musical reinvention ‘Like A Man’ is his most acclaimed work to date. that would inevitably creep into his music.

Now, the intimate, spare Like a Man invites those comparisons.

“This record is a claiming of an identity, an embrace and a declaration of belonging,” he says. “And also, it’s a coming of age record. It’s reconciling where I’ve been with where I want to be.

“I thought carving out a path for myself meant outside of the fam-

ily farm,” he adds. “I found my place is much more true within it.”

He’s now accepting more and more gigs with overt connections to his father. At the reception for the Glenn Gould Prize in May, he brought the all-star show at Toronto’s Massey Hall to a close with a rousing singalong take on his father’s 1967 hit So Long, Marianne.

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LOS ANGELES — The Amazing Spider-Man has swung into action with $35 million domestically in its first day — a record for a film opening on Tuesday.

The new launch for the Marvel Comics superhero outdid the previous best Tuesday debut of $27.9 million for Transformers, which also opened the day before the Fourth of July in 2007.

Box-office trackers had projected that The Amazing Spider-Man might earn around $120 million in its first six days, through the end of Fourth of July weekend.

But its strong start indicates it could do considerably more.

The original Transformers went on to do $155.4 million domestically through Fourth of July weekend, which included receipts from Monday night previews.

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British comedic actor Sykes dies after short illness LONDON — Eric Sykes, the widely-acclaimed British comedy actor and writer, died Wednesday. He was 89.

Sykes was one of the most popular comic actors of his generation, appearing in shows in London’s West End into his 80s. He began his career writing scripts for BBC shows, co-writing 24 episodes of the classic radio comedy “The Goon Show” with the late Spike Milligan.

He appeared in the “Sykes and a” sitcom about a brother and sister living together in west London, which ran in the 1960s and 1970s.

He went on to write and act in theatre shows and movies, including an appearance in “The Others” starring Nicole Kidman and in the Harry Potter film “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”

Sykes also wrote

scripts for Peter Sellers and other major British actors.

Manager Norma Farnes said that Sykes died following a brief illness and was with his family when he passed away, but did give the cause of his death or specify if Sykes had been at home or in a hospital.

TV star and former Monty Python member Michael Palin said Sykes was “one of the nicest, most decent men in the business and one of a kind.”

“To me, he was a great inspiration, both as a writer and performer,” Palin said.

Comedian Stephen Fry paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “Oh no! Eric Sykes gone? An adorable, brilliant, modest, hilarious, innovative and irreplaceable comic master. Farewell, dear, dear man.”

Comedy writer Eddie Braben said Sykes was

a “monumental man of comedy, an inspirational figure for those who aimed for comedy success.” He said Sykes’ death leaves “an enormous gap in the field of fun. His was the comedy of innocence. He didn’t raise any bruises, only laughter.”

Sykes was survived by his wife, Eith Eleanore Milbrandt, and his four children.

Farnes could not immediately be reached to confirm details of funeral arrangements.

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BRIEFS Art and fine craft workshops will attract internationally renowned instructors to Red Deer College again this summer.

Notable instructors leading the workshops titled Series 2012 include Australian artist Sallie Portnoy, Joseph Cavallieri who hails from New York, British Columbia’s Meira Mathison, Quebec artist Marjolein Dallinga and RDC’s Jason Frizzell.

In its more than 30 years, Series has offered experienced and amateur artists workshops that are catered to offer personal growth and personal development.

Series offers weeklong courses in a variety of mediums from painting to printmaking, drawing and sculpture, glassblowing, bead making, metalsmithing, ceramics, photography, welding, bronze casting, and more.

Evening social activities are planned as well.

They include the college partnering with Alberta Craft Council, as well as Red Deer Museum and Gallery. Mapping Creativity, a thought-provoking documentary with actor and RDC instructor Larry Reese, will also be screened. Reese will also lead creativity workshops.

On Monday nights, each instructor will showcase their art or craft. Between glassblowing demonstrations to bronze pouring to creating the perfect painting, Series will have something for everyone.

Workshops run from July 9 to Aug. 3.

There are still a few spots left. Individuals can register online at www.rdc.ab.ca/series or by phone at 403-357-3633.

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DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS STILL FACE CHALLENGES: GROUPS TORONTO — Definedbenefit pension plans faced financial declines in the second quarter, hurt by low long-term interest rates and volatile markets, say two studies by pension consulting firms. Mercer and the Towers Watson both said Wednesday that companies need to find strategies to take away some of the risk from their defined-benefit pension plans. “The solvency position of most Canadian pension plans declined sharply in the second quarter of 2012 on the back of weak equity markets and a significant drop in long-term federal bond yields,” Mercer said in a news release.

The Mercer Pension Health Index stands at 77 per cent on June 30, down five per cent over the quarter.

Towers Watson said the combined effects of poor investment returns and decreasing interest rates caused its DB Pension Index to fall 1.4 per cent.

“Based on other data collected by Towers Watson on the funded status of Canadian DB plans, this would mean that the typical plan, which was roughly 85 per cent funded at the start of 2012, is likely in no better shape at mid-year,” the pension consulting firm said.

VANCOUVER HOME SALES DOWN SHARPLY IN JUNE VANCOUVER — Vancouver home sales fell 17.2 per cent from May to June and hit their lowest level in more than a decade, the city’s real estate board said Wednesday, tilting the market in favour of buyers. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said there were 2,362 sales in June, down from 2,853 in May and down 27.6 per cent from 3,262 in June 2011.

“Overall conditions have trended in favour of buyers in our marketplace in recent months,” board president Eugen Klein said. “This means buyers are facing less competition and have more selection to choose from compared to earlier in the year.”

The board said June sales were the lowest total for the month in the region since 2000.

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Trican shares plunge WET WEATHER, PRICING PRESSURE AND HIGHER COSTS CITED FOR GREATER Q2 LOSSES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Investors punished Trican Well Service Ltd. on Wednesday, driving the stock down as much as 15 per cent after the company warned of a much bigger second-quarter loss than analysts had been expecting.

Wet weather, pricing pressure and higher costs were cited among reasons for the deteriorating results.

Shares in the Calgary-based oilfield services company (TSX:TCW) plunged as low $10.39 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The previous 52-week low for Trican stock was $10.86.

A year ago, it was approaching a 52-week high of $26.73.

The stock closed down 87 cents or seven per cent at $11.35 on Wednesday.

Analysts had been looking

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for Trican (TSX:TCW) to have a loss of about two cents per share on a fully reported basis, or four cents per share after adjustments, according to estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters.

The company said after markets closed Tuesday that it estimates the loss will actually be between 32 and 42 cents per share. It estimated an operating loss of between $24 million and $34 million for the three months ended June 30.

Second-quarter results are expected to be released July 30.

Trican, which provides equipment and services used for oil and gas drilling, said wet weather in May and June had delayed some projects.

Trican also said it expects pricing will decline in the second half of 2012 compared with the first half due to reduced

customer budgets and increased competition from new pumping equipment in the Canadian market.

“We will continue to monitor the capital budgets and cash flows of our customers in light of low gas prices and the recent weakness in oil prices,” Trican said “We expect that any additional reductions in capital spending by our customers will decrease Canadian rig count and place further pricing pressure on the Canadian pressure pumping market.”

It also said that it’s looking at parking rig crews in the United States.

The second quarter also saw an increase in the price of guar, an ingredient in the fluid mixtures used to blast natural gas and oil out of shale rock in a process called fracking.

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Maple Group bid clears key hurdles TORONTO — The longstanding proposed takeover of the TMX Group cleared a number of key regulatory hurdles on Wednesday, perhaps most importantly from the Competition Bureau.

The federal regulator said it will not challenge the attempt to takeover the operator of Canada’s major stock exchanges by the Maple Group Acquisition Corp., a factor that could’ve potentially sidelined the transaction.

Meanwhile, the Ontario Securities Commission gave its approval and published final recognition orders for the deal which values the TMX Group at $3.8 billion.

Maple spokesman Luc Bertrand said the approvals were “a very major milestone” for the consortium of 12 Canadian banks, pension funds, brokerages and insurers leading the bid.

“My understanding is that it was a lot of work between the bureau and the OSC (to) satisfy that post-transaction there would be a regulatory structure that addresses the bureau’s concerns,” he said in an interview.

Competition Commissioner Melanie Aitken said the bureau had serious concerns, but that they had been addressed.

“While the bureau has an independent mandate to review mergers, the bureau provided input and advice to the OSC for its consideration relating to the potential impact on competition that could result from the proposed transactions,” Aitken said in a statement.

Trican said it wasn’t able to pass on those costs to its customers due to the competitive pricing environment, but that it expects to benefit from costcutting measures of its own in the second half of the year. It also expects guar costs to ease later in 2012.

None of the factors that Trican cited as challenges should have been surprising, said Bank of Montreal analyst Michael Mazar.

“Everyone who lives here knows that it rains every single day in June,” he said.

The pricing pressure and cost inflation are also “fairly well understood” in the market, he added.

“The magnitude of it is bigger, I think, than what people were expecting.”

Mazar said he expects Trican’s issues to be temporary.

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Kevin Packingham, senior vice-president of Samsung Telecommunications America, introduces the Galaxy Note during a news conference at CES, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Las Vegas.It’s a super-sized smartphone suited to web-surfing and called a “phablet” — a combination of a phone and tablet — that’s expected to compete with smaller computer tablets for access to the mobile Internet. Phablets aren’t going to kill smartphones but they will be a viable niche product, said Sascha Segan, lead mobile analyst for PC Magazine.

TORONTO — Ford Canada was the top selling automaker in Canada last month, despite seeing a nearly nine per cent drop in sales while overall auto sales edged slightly higher compared with a year ago.

The Detroit-based automaker said Wednesday it sold 30,543 vehicles last month, down from 33,450 a year ago, but the company still outsold second-place Chrysler Canada by a wide margin.

“Coming off a 23-year sales record last June, Ford of Canada still had a very positive month closing at number one,” Ford Canada president and CEO Dianne Craig said in statement.

Overall, light vehicle sales totalled 169,459 for June according to data compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, up 2.8 per cent from 164,796 in June 2011.

Passenger car sales were up 2.7 per cent at 78,903 from 76,830 a year ago, while light truck sales were up 2.9 per cent at 90,556 from 87,966.

The overall gains by the market came as Japanese manufacturers bounced back from the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami that forced production cuts last year.

“The market share lost this year by Detroit Three brands has been transferred primarily to Japanese brands,” said analyst Dennis DesRosiers in a statement.

“Japanese manufacturers built a considerable head of steam last spring; most are maintaining that positive momentum into the summer months.”

Sales at Chrysler Canada crept up 0.5 per cent in June compared with a year ago, helped by strong sales of the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan.

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Italy needs cheap borrowing, not bailout: Monti

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ROME — Italian Premier Mario Monti insisted Wednesday the country doesn’t need a European bailout because its public finances will improve, but acknowledges work still needs to be done to cut government spending, boost economic growth and create jobs.

Monti spoke at a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after meeting about Europe’s debt crisis. It was their first encounter since European leaders in Brussels last week agreed to use the continent’s bailout fund to funnel money directly to struggling banks and let countries following budget rules apply for financial aid without stringent conditions attached.

Monti, who had pressed for such a deal, insisted Italy didn’t need a bailout to help it pay its government debt because its budget deficit was low com-

pared with many other European countries and forecast to improve.

As of the end of 2011, official European statistics put Italy’s deficit at 3.9 per cent, just above the EU limit of 3 per cent.

Spain’s, by contrast, was much higher at 8.5 per cent.

Italy’s big problem is the economy is in recession and it has a high public debt load equivalent to 120 per cent of GDP. Investors fearing Italy may have trouble repaying that debt have been asking for high interest rates to lend to the country.

The measures announced

by European leaders last week have helped relieve the fear that Italy may default. In particular, making it easier for countries to access European bailout funds has convinced investors that Italy has a credible financial backstop should it run into trouble financing itself.

Agreeing to loosen the conditions for bailouts was not easy,

however, and was the source of heated debated between Monti and Merkel in recent weeks and at the summit.

Going into the summit, Monti had issued a thinly-veiled jab at Merkel over her opposition to allowing European governments to share debt obligations. Sharing debt is another way to spread individual countries’ debt risk across Europe, but Merkel continued to oppose them at the summit.

With debt-sharing ruled out, Monti pushed for the European leaders at the summit to agree to other measures that might increase confidence in Italy’s finances. Easing conditions for countries to take bailouts was one of them.

Monti has lamented that Italians have endured the effects of government spending cuts and tax hikes, but that Italy’s government borrowing rates remained high in financial markets.

By Wednesday, the two leaders were downright chummy, with Monti calling Merkel by her first name and emphasizing their “excellent” relations.

Merkel, for her part, praised the speed with which Monti’s government has pushed through structural reforms and insisted that it was in Germany’s interest to keep Italy from failing.

“If our neighbours in Europe aren’t well, eventually we Germans won’t be in good shape,” she said.

Monti nevertheless acknowledged a rough road ahead: the government is embarking on a program of public spending cuts after having pushed divisive labour market reforms through parliament last week.

And new unemployment figures have made clear that the recession and the impact of austerity measures are hitting home: Monti termed “unacceptable” that youth unemployment had now hit 36 per cent.

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Demand for boat slips guarantees redevelopment will begin

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The appeal of owning a bit of property on Sylvan Lake remains strong — even if that property is underwater and only a few metres long.

About 70 of the 118 boat slips available for sale in the proposed WatersEdge Condominiums & Marina have been sold, said Al Laplante, one of the partners in developer Sylvan Lake Harbour. This demand for slips in the former Sylvan Lake Marina, which have only been on the market since June 23, guarantees that redevelopment there will begin this October, he added.

“We’ve already hit our presale requirement for that.”

Sylvan Lake Harbour plans to drain and rebuild the marina as part of the first phase of the WatersEdge project.

Each of the resulting 179 boat spaces will have its own title, unlike the previous situation at Sylvan Lake Marina, where slips were rented to users on an annual basis.

Laplante said the opportunity to own a piece of the new “dockominium” appeals to many.

“It’s such a unique opportunity, of being the first-ever to own your own dock slip.”

Prices range from $52,000 to $70,000, depending on size, location and the availability of power.

“The 52s are all gone and almost all the 70s are gone,” said Laplante.

“So the bulk of the slips now are from $58,000 to $66,000.”

He estimated that two-thirds of the

buyers are Central Albertans, with most of the remainder living in either Calgary or Edmonton. The majority previously rented boat space there, noted Laplante.

Fifty-five of the slips are being held back for sale to purchasers of units in two residential condominiums to be built nearby.

The first building will consist of an L-shaped, four-storey structure, with all 40 of its units overlooking the water. The second, four-storey building will add another 15 residential suites, as well as ground-level commercial space.

The condominium will have a 94-stall heated parkade and a pair of recreational boats for use by residents.

Prices for units in the first building range from about $490,000 to more than $1 million. Interest so far has been good, said Laplante, with one unit sold and four others on hold.

If demand warrants, work on the first condo building might also begin in October, he said.

The rebuilt marina is expected to be available for use next spring, said Laplante. The first condominium could be ready for occupants a year later.

Total development cost of WatersEdge Condominiums & Marina is about $16 million, excluding the price of the land.

Laplante said most of the local residents he’s talked to are supportive of the project and pleased to see this investment in Sylvan Lake. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Wednesday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 92.03 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 73.88 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.25 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.53 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.35 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 75.81 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 3.40 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 66.87 Capital Power Corp . . . . 23.89 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.43 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 31.69 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 40.70 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 24.65 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.65 General Motors Co. . . . . 20.67 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 14.32 Research in Motion. . . . . . 7.44 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 39.25 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 28.83 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 62.90 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 17.75 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 43.24 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 70.00 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.05 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 33.49 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 11.52 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.79

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Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 26.14 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 43.84 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.39 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.49 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.57 Penn West Energy . . . . . 14.55 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.89 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.00 Pure Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 7.12 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.13 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.21 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 11.35 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.17 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 45.90 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 57.77 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 53.84 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.03 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 26.68 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 25.70 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 22.51 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 39.68 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 63.43 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 11.45 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 74.80 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.96 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 53.72 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 22.72 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.09

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market extended a string of gains Wednesday as equities continued to find favour amid expectations that central banks in Europe will come out with new measures to support economic growth.

The S&P/TSX composite index gained 65.12 points to 11,913.87 on top of a 252-point surge on Tuesday, while the TSX Venture Exchange was points 16.4 higher at 1,241.9. The U.S. stock markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday.

The Canadian dollar was off 0.07 of a cent at 98.7 cents US. All TSX sectors were positive save for some weakness in the consumer staples group. Lift was supplied in part by a 1.63 per cent rise in the consumer discretionary sector, led by gains in auto parts companies following the release of strong U.S. auto sales data on Tuesday. Magna International (TSX:MG) gained $2.42 or 6.05 per cent to $42.43 and Martinrea International (TSX:MRE) was up 27 cents at $8.53.

Financials also advanced with Royal Bank (TSX:RY) ahead 63 cents to $53.72 and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) up 51 cents at $53.84.

The TSX has surged about 579 points or 5.1 per cent over the past six sessions to a fresh two-month high amid growing expectations that policy-makers will use fiscal and monetary stimulus to bolster flagging growth.

The European Central Bank and the Bank of England are scheduled to meet Thursday. Analysts are expecting the ECB to cut its key rate by up to half a percentage point and the U.K. central bank to boost the amount of money in circulation.

“It wouldn;t surprise me much because there aren’t any statistics talking about

how strong the economy is anywhere in the world and inflation is much lower than expected,” said Ian Nakamoto, director of research at MacDougall, MacDougall and MacTier.

There was also relief after Europe’s leaders appeared at the end of last week to have finally come up with plans showing they are serious about restoring confidence in the eurozone.

Among other things, the plan allows European bailout funds to pump money directly into troubled European banks, rather than make loans to governments to bail out the banks. The move rescues the banks without putting strapped countries deeper in debt.

But Nakamoto considers the recent strong gains a relief rally which lacks the means to be more significant.

“People have very low expectations,” he said.

“With Europe, we’ve been disappointed so many times.

Growth is still slow, I don’t see a bottoming process here. And earnings expectations are too high.”

Commodity prices were lower in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange following significant increases over the previous three sessions.

The August crude contract backed off 61 cents to US$87.05 a barrel late in the afternoon after growing tensions with Iran helped push crude up almost US$4 on Tuesday. That still leaves crude up about US$10 from last Thursday.

The energy sector was ahead 0.56 per cent and Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) gained 32 cents to C$34.29 while Canadian Oil Sands (TSX:COS) improved by 37 cents to $20.42.

The metals and mining sector was up one per cent as the September copper contract dipped two cents to US$3.52 a pound — still up

over five per cent since last Thursday. Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) slipped 14 cents to C$10.09 while HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) rose 20 cents to $8.41.

The gold sector was flat as August bullion stepped back $6.80 to US$1,615 an ounce. Barrick Gold Corp.

(TSX:ABX) was down 63 cents at C$38.87 after the Canadian mining giant suffered a legal reversal that may affect development of the company’s Pascua Lama project on the border between Argentina and Chile.

Argentina’s Supreme Court decided Tuesday to remove injunctions that have blocked key parts of a law to protect glaciers. Barrick argued it shouldn’t need to provide the national government with new environmental assessments.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: July ’12 $9.30 higher $648.30; Nov.’12 $3.10 higher $604.30; Jan ’13 $2.30 higher $607.40; March ’13 $2.90 higher $607.30; May ’13 $2.40 higher $605.20; July ’13 $2.00 higher $605.40; Nov. ’13 $2.40 higher $564.10; Jan. ’14 unchanged $554.90; March ’14 unchanged $554.90; May ’14 unchanged $554.90; July ’14 unchanged $554.90.

Barley (Western): July ’12 unchanged $237.00; Oct. ’12 $4.00 higher $221.00; Dec. ’12 $4.00 higher $225.00; March ’13 $4.00 higher $228.00; May ’13 $4.00 higher $230.00; July ’13 $4.00 higher $230.00; Oct. ’13 $4.00 higher $230.00; Dec ’13 $4.00 higher $230.00; March ’14 $4.00 higher $230.00; May ’14 $4.00 higher $230.00; July ’14 $4.00 higher $230.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 75,740 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 75,740.

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BID: Alberta, B.C. still must sign off “The measures contained in the OSC’s final recognition orders materially change the regulatory environment sufficient to substantially mitigate the bureau’s competition concerns.”

The OSC orders set out the terms under which Maple will be permitted to operate a combined exchange and clearing group involving the TMX along with the alternative Alpha system, Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd. and CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. Quebec’s securities regulator, the Autorite des marches financiers, previously published final recognition orders with respect to Maple’s proposed acquisition of TMX Group and Alpha.

Both Maple and the TMX Group said they have since been advised that the AMF will soon issue a final recognition order approving Maple’s proposed acquisition of CDS. The proposed takeover still requires approval by the British Columbia and Alberta securities regulators, though Bertrand expressed confidence in both.

“Alberta is well in the pipeline,” he said, noting that regulatory concerns about the TSX Venture Exchange are being discussed with B.C. regulators.

“We’re working through that with B.C. and like all the other discussions we have had with regulators over the month we ultimately find solutions — business solutions and regulatory solutions.”

AUTO: Sales up The automaker sold 23,705 vehicles last month, up from 23,576 in June of last year.

Chrysler Canada said the June sales results marked the company’s 31st consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth and represents the longest sales streak in the company’s history.

Meanwhile, GM Canada dropped 18 per cent, selling only 22,869 vehicles compared to 27,883 last June. The automaker announced last month that it will be closing an assembly plant in Oshawa next year.

Leading the Japanese automakers, Toyota Canada sold 16,957 vehicles in June, 70.1 per cent more than last June, while sales at Honda Canada shot up 42.6 per cent to 12,047, compared to 8,451 last June.

Nissan Canada broke it’s half-year record, selling 47,105 vehicles -- 8.1 per cent more than it sold in the first half of 2011. June was the company’s second-best month on record, with 9,872 vehicles sold.

“With the imminent arrival of the all-new Nissan Altima in dealerships, followed by the all-new Sentra and Pathfinder later this year, we anticipate this success to continue,” said president Allen Childs.

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Obituaries BOLZE William (Bill) Paul 1920 - 2012 Bill Bolze, a long time resident of Red Deer who served the community in many capacities passed away peacefully on July 2, 2012 at the Michener Extendicare at the age of 92 years. Left to mourn his passing is his loving wife of 64 years, Phyllis (Cunningham); his loving daughter, Judy Smith; and his loving son, Kim (Anne) Bolze.

Bill will also be deeply missed by six grandchildren, Yolanda (Jay), Lonny, Katherin (Mike), Kristena (Troy), Christian, Amanda (Nathan) and two great grand daughters, Dilynn and Anastasia. Mourning also are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by daughter, Deborah (1987); father, Paul (1976); mother, Nellie (1972); and brothers, James (1999) and Ken (2001). Bill was born June 1, 1920 in Red Deer at the Simmon’s Nursing Home, the eldest of three sons of Paul Bolze and Nellie (Snell). Bill was raised on the family farm and went to school in the Valley Centre district, east of Red Deer. After finishing grade 8, Bill worked a season on an area farm after which he worked at the Eaton’s Department Store in Red Deer in the furniture department. Bill served in WWII in the Canadian Army in Canada and England for 4 1/2 years. On his return from the war he resumed his work at the Eaton’s Store where he meets his future wife, Phyllis. They were married in Red Deer on July 23, 1947 and together raised three children. Bill had many business ventures through out the years: he bought and ran the Blackfalds’ Hotel which was renamed the Haven Hotel, he then bought and operated the Balmoral Service Station, tea house and bath house in Sylvan Lake. His next venture was buying and running the Michener Hill grocery Store, then he bought Ewing Insurance, changing the name to Waskasoo Agencies.

Bill was the first to use the red deer as a symbol on the name and address of his business, selling real estate and insurance. While learning and establishing the insurance business, Bill worked at Wiltshire Bakery. Waskasoo Agency was sold in about 1960 and the Credit Bureau was bought, and later the Edmonton Credit Bureau bought into the bureau bringing a total of 21 bureaus throughout BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan. In 1969, Bill left to manage the Trail, BC Bureau then he managed the Kamloops, BC. Bureau until he retired in 1980. Retirement saw Bill and Phyllis in Trail, Spokane and Arizona and travelling through the southern states in their motor home, up the east coast to Nova Scotia and PEI returning to Red Deer where he has remained until his passing. Bill’s service to the community included: Tuxis Boys Parliament, Junior Chamber of Commerce (past president), Senior Chamber of Commerce (past president), Rotary (secretary of Red Deer Downtown Club, past secretary, director, president of Trail Rotary Club), Knox Presbyterian Church ( Elder, past secretary, chairman of Board of Managers), Central Alberta Insurance Brokers Association (secretary, past president), Central Alberta Real Estate Board (past president), Central Alberta Co-op Listing Bureau (past secretary) Pioneers Association of Central Alberta (past vice President), 1967 Centennial Committee (vice chair) and Save Our Station Committee (chaired). In 1995 Bill received a life membership in the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 35, Red Deer for his dedication and support of the Legion for over 50 years. A Viewing will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer on Friday, July 6, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Following a private interment, a Celebration of the Life of Bill Bolze will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No.35, 2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

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KIRBY 1938 - 2012 Norma Joyce Kirby passed away in the Red Deer Hospital on June 25, 2012. Survived by husband, Gordon; daughter, Charlene; and extended family. Graveside services will be held in Alto Rest Cemetery on July 3, 2012.

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HUHN Christopher Oct. 28, 1980 - June 28, 2012 It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the family of Christopher Huhn (Chris) announces that he was suddenly taken from us on June 28, 2012. He is survived by his loving parents, Alex and Janice Huhn; his fiancé, Kristina Frayn; his little one, Kaelyn Frayn; best pals, Zeus and Taco; brothers, Mike (Nadine) Huhn and James (Lindsay) Huhn; his most loved nephews, Dylan and Tyson Huhn; loving niece, Shayna Huhn; and many relatives and friends that loved him. Chris was predeceased by his grandparents, Joseph and Magdalene Huhn and Bill and Olive Glover. Chris is well known for his dedication and devotion towards his careers at Red Line Well Control and United Energy Services (CEDA). No matter where he went Chris made an impact and touched many lives. All are invited to a celebration of Chris’s life to be held at Gaetz Memorial Church Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer Phone (403) 347-2222.

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SAUNDERS Wayne Richard Oct 12, 1940 ~ July 1, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Wayne Saunders on July 1, 2012 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 71 years.

Wa y n e l e a v e b e h i n d h i s loving wife, Donna; children, Darla ( Rick) Gervais, Shane (Mai) and Jennifer (Mike) Hills; grandchildren, Dustin, Wyatt, Danielle, Naomi, Tiana, Timothy, Adin and Micaiah; sister, Lynne (Ken) Garner; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Kathleen and granddaughter, Maisie Gervais. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday July 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Spruce Grove Alliance Church, 250 Century Road, Spruce Grove. AB with Pastor Gary McKellar officiating. Interment will be held following in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, AB. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Cross Cancer Institute of Alberta, 11560 University Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2. Floral or Written Tributes may be made to www.parklandfuneralservices.com PARKLAND FUNERAL SERVICES Stony Plain, AB 780.963.2520.

TERPSTRA Jim 1921-2012 On Friday, June 29, 2012, after a long and happy life, we are saddened to announce that our much loved Dad, Opa and Great Opa left his earthly home and is now in his heavenly home with our Mom. We thank God for the many blessings He gave our Dad who cared for everyone he came in contact with and was affectionately known to all of us, family and friends alike as Opa. Dad was born on July 29, 1921 in Saaksum, Holland, the eldest of three children. He lived and worked on the family farm while studying agriculture. During World War II, he was captured and spent two years as a war prisoner on a working farm in Germany. On May 16, 1945 he walked out of Germany a free man. On May 16, 1947 he married our mom, Hilly Bakker, his much loved wife of 54 years. They lived in Oldehove, Holland with three children and in 1950, made the decision to move to Canada as there was no opportunity for advancement in post-war Holland. In February 1951, they travelled by boat, landed in Halifax and then made their way across Canada by train to Edmonton. There, they were met by their sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and went to live and work on their farm in Flatbush. They eventually settled in Red Deer in 1958, dad found employment with Central Alberta Dairy Pool, where he worked until his retirement in 1986. They were finally able to purchase their own home and in November, 1963 - dad, mom and seven children moved into our two bedroom, one bathroom home.

This was home to dad until he moved to Masterpiece in 2009 and then to Michener Extendicare in 2011 until his passing.

Dad was predeceased by our mom in October, 2001 and his son-in-law, Murray in 1989. He is survived by his five daughters and two sons: Inez (Pete), Liz (Bob), Gerda (Roland), Joanne (Nick), Sarah, John (Val), and Peter; his sixteen grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving sister and brother; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins all in Holland.

All who met Dad liked him All who knew Dad loved him A public viewing will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Following a private interment, a service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jim Terpstra will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church, 14 McVicar Street, Red Deer on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to STARS Air Ambulance, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8M7, would be greatly accepted.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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TEELING Madelyn “Lynn” Mrs. Madelyn Lenore “Lynn” Teeling, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Ponoka General Hospital on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Lynn was born on November 24, 1924 at Calgary, Alberta. Lynn spent her childhood with her parents and four younger siblings in DeWinton, Alberta. Their modest home was attached to the back of her father’s general store. Lynn developed her mothering skills early as she was actively involved in raising her younger brothers and twin sisters. She met Jim Teeling in high school in DeWinton and they were married on March 17, 1944 during his service in the airforce. Following the war they lived in Edmonton for Jim’s university training and then in several small towns where Jim taught and Lynn was the loving mother of three sons. Lynn worked at the Red Deer General Hospital for many years and they spent further enjoyable years of retirement living in Red Deer. “Sweet” was the term commonly used to describe Lynn whether by the boys’ friends, co-workers, bridge partners, or the caregivers in her retirement home and, f i n a l l y, t h e h o s p i t a l . H e r pleasing nature and love of people will be fondly remembered by family and friends. Lynn was sweet and made the best sweets. Her baking will be a legacy continued within the family.

Lynn will be deeply missed but forever cherished in the hearts of her family and many faithful friends. Lynn leaves three sons, Darrell (Karen) of Edmonton, Gary ( Ya j u n ) o f C h i n a , B r a d y (Valerie) of Ponoka; brother, Ron (Karen) of Red Deer; sister, Carol (Alec) of Three Hills’ special “daughter”, Amy Teeling of Red Deer; and Brother-in-law, Dennis (Shirley) of Calgary. Lynn was blessed with five grandchildren; Michael (Marla), Ryan (Coco), Adam (Chu Chu), Meghan (Brad), and Joel. They in turn gave her nine great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by h u s b a n d , J a m e s ; s i s t e r, Ann; and brother, Bob. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at Ponoka Funeral Home in Ponoka, Alberta on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, Memorial donations in Lynn’s honor may be made to the charity of your choice.

To express condolences to Lynn’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ 403.783.3122

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Support Windows XP Pro/7, network routers, switches, printers, scanners and various software products such as MS Office and Shortcuts, the POS software.

Implement & manage rollout of Canada wide point of sale software.

Candidate must have a Computer Systems Technology diploma or equivalent in experience.

Excellent customer service, communication & organizational skills required.

Remuneration based on experience and education.

Excellent benefits package, competitive wage, perks.

Apply in confidence to careers@chatters.ca or fax resume to 1-888-409-0483

Dental

740

DENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN p/t, flexible hrs.

Submit resume to Dr. JE Scalzo 4602-50 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1W9 COMMUNITY DISABILITY RED DEER Orthodontics WORKER supporting is seeking a outgoing young lady who loves her cat. Must be able F/T RDA to work weekends. with or w/o ortho module. james211@shaw.ca Exciting changes approaching and we are You can sell your guitar looking for friendly, for a song... motivated, energetic team or put it in CLASSIFIEDS players! Please forward and we’ll sell it for you! resumes to: resumes@yes-inc.ca WA N T E D R D A I I M o n . Clerical Thurs. for General dental practise in Rimbey. Previexp. preferred. Please F/T Physiotherapy ous fax resume to 403-843-2607 Assistant WANTED: Needing young, energetic, Sterilization Technician motivated individual to join for Rimbey Dental Care. our team. Drop off resume Must be meticulous & work at: Weber Physiotherapy well in a team setting.

Clinic 5420 45 Street.

(South of Carnival Cinema) Starting wage $12-$15/hr depending on exp.

Please fax resume to 403-843-2607

Caregivers/ Aides

710

720

Farm Work LOOKING for a great summer job? Aspen Beach, a campground on Gull Lake is seeking individuals for campground maintenance. For more info email: barb@ campingaspenbeach.com or fax 403-748-1122

Office Administrator

770

5 P.M.

780

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Anders on the Lake 3 FAMILY SALE 158 ALBERTS CLOSE Thursday, July 5th 3-8 Friday, July 6th 3-8 Saturday, July 7th 10:30-3 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Deer Park 110 DUNNING CRES. Thurs. & Fri. July 5 & 6.

10-6. Sat. 9-1.

Tools, camping, yard, household items. etc.

119 DUNHAM CLOSE July 5, 5-9, July 6 , 9-9 July 7, 9-2 Huge sale, fridge, tables, desks, sofa, pictures, bedding, sports.

Downtown

Johnstone Park MOVING OUT SALE 43 JUDD CLOSE July 5, 6 & 7 10-9 p.m.

Misc. Furn. big & sm., lawnmower & more.

Kentwood Estates 256 KENDREW DR. BACK ALLEY Fri. July 6, Sat. July 7, 9-3 Household items, chairs, clothing,

Normandeau 83 NYMAN CRES Thurs. July 5, Fri. July 6, Sat. July 7, Sun. July 8, 10-5/ household items, big red wagon and misc.

Proceeds to Missions.

Oriole Park 120 OAKWOOD CLOSE July 5, 6 & 7, 11-6 Toys, children’s books, bike, frog collection, brass wall hanger & lots more.

West Park 128 WILSON CRES. Thurs. 5th, 3-7 & Fri. 6th, 2-7 MULTI-FAMILY. Something for everyone.

GOLDEN Circle Senior Resource Center, 4620 47A Ave. Thurs. July 5, 10-6 p.m.

Fri. July 6, 10-7 Lots of items, plus additional tables from a number of families.

Glendale 43 GISH ST. Thurs. & Fri. July 5 & 6, 4-7, Sat. & Sun. July 7 & 8, 10-5. Moving sale. Tools, furniture, electronics, etc.

Inglewood 149 IRELAND CRES. July 4, 5 & 6. 4-8 Household, basketball net, patio set, tonneau cover, lawnmower, bikes, etc.

FRI. JULY 6 & SAT JULY 7 , 9 - 8 p.m.

96 IBBOTSON CLOSE BACK ALLEY Household, crafts, tools , misc etc.

800

Out of Town ACREAGE yard sale. 2 miles. south of 30 Ave. on Rg. Rd. 272, 1 mile E. on Tw p . R d . 3 7 4 . F o l l o w signs. Household, tools, auto, horse stuff. Fri. July 6, 3-7, Sat. July 7, 10-4.

Blackfalds 13 PONDSIDE CRSC. FRI. JULY 6, 4-7 Sat. July 7, 9-4 VARIOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND MISC.

Sylvan Lake 52 LAKEWAY BLVD. Sylvan Lake Sat. July 7th 10 -4 Sun. July 8th 10 -1 multi-family garage sale. contact 403 887-4474 for more information.

We have night tables, desks, children’s clothing, toys and many other household items.

Oilfield

800

Sully Chapman Beattie LLP has an immediate opening for a well organized, fast working, legal assistant with experience in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Conveyancing.

Corporate experience an asset. Salary and benefits are negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. Please email your resume to kbeattie@scblaw.ca Please Note: We will only reply to those candidates meeting our criteria.

Medical

790

F/T-P/T Front Store, Cashier Work, For Blackfalds resident. Resume to amikhaill@yahoo.com

Oilfield

HSET Coordinator

Qualifications Req’d * CRSP or equivalent * 2-5 years work experience as a HSE practitioner * Valid Drivers License

Looking for a great place to grow with a leading company!!

Please contact us by: Fax: (403)340-0886 Email: jrempel@ cathedralenergyservices. com For full detail on this position, Please log onto our website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D BONUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM, BENEFITS!!

Join Our Fast GrowinTeam!!

QUALIFIED DAY AND NIGHT SUPERVISORS

LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

(Must be able to Provide own work truck)

OPERATORS JOB HUNTING? Read the FIELD Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Drivers Classifieds. 309-3300.

License required!!

IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION * Oilfield Construction Supervisors * Oilfield Construction Lead Hands * Stainless and Carbon Welders * B-Pressure Welders * Pipefitters * Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators * Experienced oilfield labourers * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1 H2S Alive ( Enform), St. John (Red Cross) standard first aid) & in-house drug and alcohol tests are required.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or Fax to 780-865-5829 Quote job #61710 on resume

A gear pump sales and service company requires a Sales Representative based in the Red Deer/ Sylvan Lake area.

Our ideal candidate will have 2-3 yrs oil and gas field sales experience.

Some knowledge of natural gas, dehydration system an asset.

Exc. interpersonal skills, customer orientated attitude and the abilty to work independently.

Salary is negotiable, based on experience.

Please fax resume to 403-887-2198 or email to: rotortec@telus.net

Please contact Murray McGeachy or Kevin Becker by Fax: (403) 340-0886 or email

SALES TECHNICIAN(S)

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1-Red Deer 1- Consort

PRODUCTION CONTROL SERVICES (PCS)

Local Plunger lift / Automation company requires an Optimization / Field Sales Technician Our Ideal Candidate will kbecker@ cathedralenergyservices.com have 2+ years oil and gas exp. Contact within the oil & gas industry in & around website: the central Alberta area. www.

A good understanding of cathedralenergyservices. the sales process & excellent com interpersonal skills.

Professionalism, customer Your application will be orientated attitude & ability kept strictly confidential. to work independently.

TEAM Snubbing Services Strong knowledge of now hiring exp’d snubbing MS office, Excel, Word & operators and helpers.

Outlook. Have a “clean” Only those WITH expericlass 5 drivers license. ence need apply. Email: H2S, First Aid, CPR safety janderson@ tickets. Supply field teamsnubbing.com support when required or fax 403-844-2148 for other field stores.

We offer competitive wages, performance-based incentive, and a company issued vehicle, expense account, telephone & field computer.

Please send resume to careers@pcslift.com Great For covering Tables, or complete an online Art Work, Clean Packing application at Paper, Painting, Playschool, www.pcslift.com Banners, and Lots More. or fax to: 720-407-3546 Attn: Angila Tovar VARIETY OF SIZES mmcgeachy@ cathedralenergyservices.com

NEWSPAPER ROLL ENDS 50¢ PER POUND

800

Oilfield

Oilfield

800

800

DEX Production Testing req’s exp. day night supervisors & assistants.

Competitive wage & benefit pkg. Email resume to: office@ dexproduction.com or fax 403-864-8284

Fluid Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

800

Oilfield

WATTS PROJECTS INC.

SAVANNA Well Servicing is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our growing company. The following opportunities are available in Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as long term local work.

RIG MANAGERS DRILLERS DERRICKHANDS FLOORHANDS `Come join our growing family make the connection`

is a Pipeline & Facility Construction Company based in Red Deer and Edson serving the surrounding areas. We are looking for experienced personnel to join our team as the company expands.

We are looking for: *Field Safety - entry level *Class 1 Heavy Haul Driver *Class 1 Hotshot Driver *Welders *Apprentice Pipefitters *Heavy Equipment Operators *Pump Jack Installer *General Laborers Competitive wages, Benefits and Living Allowance provided.

Please forward Resume, Tickets and References to cody.howitt@telus.net or fax 1-403-358-7763

Savanna offers competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package effective on your first day of work.

Submit your resume : Include Industry certificate and driver`s license Online: http: //savanna.

WE are a busy & progressive appone.com snubbing/live well service Email: company with an awesome savannacareers@ 15 day on and 6 day off savannaenergy.com shift rotation and we are CALL US: rapidly expanding. We need 780-434-6064 OPERATOR ASSISTANTS (entry level position) and SCHLUMBERGER EXPERIENCED OPERATORS HSE SPECIALIST We offer excellent wages, The HSE Specialist a great benefits package supports local and an awesome working Management in environment with many establishing and continuously improving the advancement opportunities.

Class 1 or 3 driver’s license HSE culture within the and all oilfield tickets are worksite. preferred, but we will train *3 years experience in the the right individuals for our entry level positions. oil and gas industry in an THIS IS A LABOUR HSE role and formal INTENSIVE POSITION education in a college/ Fax resumes to: university Safety program 403-347-3075, attn: Judy or an equivalent combination of both. *Must have experience with auditing, incident root cause analysis, behavioral based safety concepts, regulation interpretation and implementation, risk assessments, trend analysis.

Skill set must include *Excellent communication and public speaking, proficient in computer skills, autonomous, must work with little supervision, must have ability to multi-task and prioritize. *Must be able to visit well site locations for field inspections All resumes should be emailed to slb1927@hotmail.ca

WE are looking for Rig Mangers, Drillers, Derrick and Floorhands for the Red Deer area.

Please email your resume to: stiffin@galleonrigs.com

Professionals

810

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

755

FEEDLOT in Central AB is looking for Feed Truck Operator. Must have Class 3 with Air, exp. an asset, & mechanically inclined.

Duties include feeding, machinery & facility maintenance. 10 days on, 4 off schedule. Please fax resume to 403-638-3908, or phone 403-638-4165 or email: dthengs@hotmail.com

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ONE DAY ONLY Fri. July 7, 11-7. Home decor, pictures, silk trees, houseware, large dog house, area rugs, garden decor, duvets, clothing, etc. 59 Anders St. (alley)

Oilfield

ROTOR TECH CANADA LTD.

Crossroads Breeders Celebrate your life Co-op and Lacombe with a Classified Feeders require an FOUND ring on Weddell Crsc. in Red Deer. Owner Administrator immediately ANNOUNCEMENT can claim by identifying Duties include: * Must be proficient with call 403-350-5172 Excel and Accounting programs such as Simply Janitorial Accounting * Execute contract agreements ARAMARK at (Dow CLASSIFIED * Maintain financial records, Prentiss Plant) about accounts and 20-25 minutes out of Red AD DEADLINE bank members loan Deer needs hardworking, * Must be able to work with reliable, honest person financial institutions, board w/drivers license, to work members, the public and 40/hrs. per week w/some Each Day For independently weekends, daytime hrs.

Applicant must not have Starting wage $13/hr. Fax The Next Day’s *any conflict of interest with resume w/ref’s to Paper either Co-op 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black * Some secretarial duties CALL 309-3300 S e n d r e s u m e b y f a x : 403-782-7768 or email Legal lfeeders@telusplanet.net

Anders Park

800

Oilfield

FOUND small dog, Victoria Park, owner call to claim 403-343-6757

CLASSIFICATIONS 50-70

730

TKS Lacombe, AB Industries Rig work - Vacuum / Water Truck Operators Needed. Scheduled time off. F/T exp’d trainer needed as well.

Fax resume, & driver’s abstract, to (403)786-9915

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ALSTAR is a long standing and quickly growing Gas & Oilfield Construction Company and is looking to fill the following position:

WATER & VAC DRIVER needed. All oilfield tickets req’d. Call 885-4373 or fax resume 403-885-4374

ZUBAR Production Services

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Apply now at www.worleyparsons.com or call +1 403 885 4209

is currently taking resumes for experienced Assistant Operators.

Must have all valid tickets.

Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net

Oilfield

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A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

CALL:

309-3300 To Place Your Ad In The Red Deer Advocate Now!

800

TRICAN WELL SERVICE is one of Canada’s fastest growing pressure pumping companies, with operations in Canada, the US, Russia, Kazakhstan and North Africa. Recognized for technical leadership and innovation, Trican provides specialized, engineered and integrated solutions to customers involved in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves. Trican’s services include fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, acidizing, nitrogen, microseismic and industrial services.

At Trican, we are proud to have receive numerous accolades as a top employer, as we believe success begins with our people. We hire and reward those who are motivated, results and service-oriented, team players, career-driven, honest, ethical and adaptable. If that sounds like you, we invite you to apply for one of the following positions:

SUPERVISORS: Fracturing, Cementing, Acidizing OPERATORS: Fracturing, Cementing, Acidizing experienced Coiled Tubing SUPERVISORS: Cementing, Acidizing, N2, &Coiled Tubing, Drilling Tools TRANSPORT OPERATORS: C02, Cement, Sand

OPERATORS: Fracturing, Cementing, Acidizing, Experienced Coiled Tubing & N2 JOURNEYMAN MECHANICS

Class 1 Operators

to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

Furix Energy is hiring B-PRESSURE WELDERS with vessel manufacturing experience.

Please email resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109 PRECISION Geomatics requires a SURVEY ASSISTANT in the Innisfail or Red Deer area.

Two years Oil & Gas P/L & W/Survey exp. and safety tickets preferred but not required. Requires good physical condition,works outdoors, ability to work out of town for up to two weeks at a time. Email careers@ precisiongeo.ca.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: DriverClass training Valid Class 1 license is •• Valid 1 provided. or 3 license an asset.

Must have at least Class 3 or 5.

• Team player.

• Physically fit.

Team player.

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WORKING CONDITIONS: • 15 days on/6 days off. On call 24-hour basis during days on.

WHAT MAKES US ATTRACTIVE: • Excellent base salary with one of the best bene¿t programs in the industry.

• Global technical leader within our industry.

• Long-term commitment, including a training and career development program.

• Above average career advancement opportunities.

To apply for one of the above positions, in con¿dence, please email or fax your cover letter, resumé and a copy of a current driver’s abstract.

Visit us online at: www.trican.ca/careers or drop in at one of the bases listed on our website.

Trican Well Service Ltd. Email: hr@trican.ca Fax: 403.314.3332 Fax: 403.314.3332 Fueled

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, July 5, 2012 D3

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

.JJAM MANAGEMENT “1987” Ltd. o/a TIM HORTON’S Requires Food Counter Attendants/ Store Keepers For our Red Deer locations.

F/T shift work. $11/per hr.

Please fax resume to: 403-314-1303 or drop off at 5111 22 st. Red Deer.

BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

$12.25/hr.

To provide Food & Beverage service, handle cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Cook

$14.00/HR. To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing

Kitchen Helper

$11/hr To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean floors.

Assist in prep.

All positions are Shift Work & Weekends.

Fax resume 780-702-5051

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool etc.

Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety stardands $14.00/hr.

All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY INDIAN FLAME & PIZZA requires immediately, an evenings waitress. Call 403-352-8803 after 11 am

Professionals

820

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards $ 14.00/hr All positions are Shift Work & weekends Fax resume 780 - 702-5051 JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., Requires to work at 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Parkland Mall SUPERVISOR F.T. SHIFT WORK, $13.00/hr.

Please fax resume to: 403-314-1303 POSITION: SUBWAY COUNTER ATTENDANT Subway is a super team to become a part of, especially if you are interested in pursuing a fast paced working environment. If you are interested in this position please apply online @ mysubwaycareer.com or drop resume off at #180 6900 Taylor Drive or fax to 403-343-0268.

Sales & Distributors

830

Trades

B.C.’S friendliest home provider is looking for experienced Sales staff for our second location in Kamloops, B.C. opening August 1, 2012. Please contact Trudy Reese at Countryside Manufactured Homes, 1-250-832-6699, or fax resume to 1-250-832-2418.

Also visit our web site at countrysidemanufactured homes.com.

Boundary Technical Group Inc. Is now hiring for:

In the Red Deer and surrounding area

FIREPLACE PERSON required for sales in Red Deer. Light office duties.

Must have drivers license.

Top wages. Call or email John, 1-780-993-2040 firegall@telusplanet.net

Boundary offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as an RRSP program.

We are a Construction/ Land survey company based in Airdrie.

Please send resume to: FAX: (403) 948-4924 or email: tanya.dowie@btgi.ca CASE IH EQUIPMENT DEALER IN RED DEER is now accepting applications for

LOOKING FOR A GREAT CAREER?

3rd & 4th year Apprentices or Journeyman / Heavy Duty Mechanics

Canada’s most successful home furnishing retailer is now hiring sales & delivery drivers

with Ag experience.

We offer year round employment, exemplary benefits package, competitive pay scale and continuous professional training in a positive, friendly team oriented work environment.

If you have a great attitude and integrity, Future Ag Inc is offering you an exciting career opportunity.

WHAT WILL WE GIVE YOU? - A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT - COMPETITVE PAY - EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PLAN - PAID TRAINING - COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE - PROFIT SHARING - GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE WHO ASPIRE TOWARDS A MANAGEMENT POSITION

To apply, forward your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Barry Groves Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax to (403) 342-0396 Email: barryg@futureag.ca

STATE & MAIN KITCHEN & BAR

OPENING SOON Hiring: *: Assistant Manager, * Kitchen Manager & * Assistant Kitchen Manager.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Please send resume to gm.reddeer@ stateandmain.ca

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a well experienced F/T SERVER Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

Sales & Distributors

830

Alberta Sport & Import Ltd. require an experienced sales consultant.

Knowledge of high end vehicles and finance would be an asset. We offer Company Benefits and flexible work schedule.

Apply in person to 7620 Gaetz Ave. or fax your resume to 403-347-9551, email to rjacobson@ albertasportandimport.com Some jobs are worth getting out of bed for...

Urban Barn is looking for an exceptional Assistant Manager at our Red Deer store! Send your resume and cover letter to chantels@urbanbarn.com with the subject line, ‘AMReddeer-NP’.

Check us out at: www. urbanbarn.com

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Red Deer Location

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Retail management experience required. Customer service oriented.

Sewing and fabric knowledge a must. Extensive staff supervision and scheduling. Responsible for ordering and inventory control. Must be fluent in English.

Fax resume and cover letter explaining why you are the best person for the job to:

Position available immediately.

(Mazda Master Technician Required) Two full time, permanent positions in Red Deer, AB From $29.75/hr to $33.00/hr Vehicle maintenance service, replace, fix, adjust systems and components, steering, brakes, suspension, transmission, electronics, electrical, engines and accessories.

Apply in person with resume and Mazda certification to: Dave @

Gary Moe Mazda Hwy 2, East Side Gasoline Alley

Heavy Duty Mechanic

CVIP license required.

Manufacturing and Hydraulic system experience an asset. Good hours, competitive wage & benefit package. Fax resume to: 403-309-3360.

DRYWALL helper req’d.

Exp. an asset. Must have own transportation.

403-341-7619

403-348-8882 2 F/T POSITIONS AVAIL. Painting exp. req’d.

Must have vehicle.

Must be task orientated, self motivated & reliable.

Recognized as a top safety award winning company.

Phone 403-596-1829 2ND and 3rd. year.

Must have Residential experience. Fax resume to 403-347-5745

BWS FABRICATION INC. Is looking to fill the position of

B Pressure Welder

vessel experience an asset The successful candidate shall possess the following skills and abilities: • Experience in the Oilfield and related equipment • Works well with others • Must be dependable, reliable, and loyal • Exercise good organizational skills on the shop floor

850

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Experienced 1st - 4th yr.

Tritan offers competitive wages and merit benefits.

For immediate consideration, please fax your resume to 403-309-4401 or email to: ben@tritanelectric.com

CLASS 1 and 3 drivers req’d for road construction.

Water truck and truck and pup exp. preferred. Living allowance incld. Fax 403-309-0489

Shipper / Receiver

AES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD. looking for an energetic/ enthusiastic individual for our receiving department.

Fax resume to 403-342-0233

CLASS 1 DRIVER and one lease operator req’d. Both with super B and grain hauling experience for Central AB. Call Wayne 403-746-3490

SIDING installers needed i m m e d i a t e l y. W e o f f e r competitive rates & a fantastic benefit package.

If you have siding installing experience & your own reliable transportation, please call Darcy at 403-391-6293. Tools are an asset but not necessarily a requirement.

STUCCO LABOURERS needed Immed. Exp’d but will train. Drivers License pref’d. Call 403-588-5306

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

CRUDE HAULER w/class 1 needed for Eckville, Rimbey area. F/T year round work. Exc. days off.

Must be 21 & have drivers abstracts & ref’s.

Fax resume to: **POSITION FILLED** DRIVERS & SWAMPERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 EXPERIENCED and Qualified Picker truck Operator required. Must have Class 1. Fax Resume to (403)340-8686

HIGH ENERGY Electric, based in Red Deer is looking for apprentices, 1st. - 4th yr. journeyman electrician. Please email to high.energy@shaw.ca or fax resumes 403-348-0100

SYLVAN AUTO CENTRE requires an apprentice technician, Fax resume 403-887-5054 or email sylvanauto@yahoo.ca No phone calls please

JOIN THE BLUE GRASS TEAM!

BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS LTD is seeking F/T heavy duty journeyman mechanic with experience in managing people, parts and equipment. Benefits. $31-$40/hr. bluesod@xplornet.com or fax to 403-342-7488

FOR recycling company in Central Alberta. Must be able to work independently and enjoy sales. Class 3 license needed. Call 403-635-4123 or fax 403-329-1585 or email tdtren@telus.net

REQUIRES JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER for the Bashaw area.

Email resume to rguak@krawford.com

Requires

APPRENTICE’S through to

* Work in a FUN environment * Paid Weekly + bonuses * Only 4 hrs./night & 3-7 days per wk. * Training is provided * MUST speak fluent English * Excellent work experience For further information please contact CHRIS MCGINNIS Red Deer and area Team Leader Phone 1-780-716-4202 **************************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT

314-4300

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIER NEEDED Wanted for delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life In

PINES Pearson Crsc.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

IS looking to fill the following position in our Hinton location

Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

CLASS 1 LOW BED TRUCK DRIVER

Please call Joanne

H2S Alive and Standard at 403-314-4308 First Aid St John’s (Red ADULT Cross) are prerequisites.

Must pass in house Drug UPGRADING WE ARE LOOKING FOR and alcohol test.

Alberta Government A QC LEAD Please submit resume to Funded Programs AND SOME QCI’S hr@alstaroc.com or Student Funding Available! at our fab shop & mod yard Fax to 780 865 5829 located in Red Deer.

PLEASE QUOTE JOB * GED Preparation Candidates must be familiar #61709 ON RESUME * Trades Entrance Exam with B31.3 and Z662 code Preparation of construction. If * Women in the Trades interested, send resume to jonr@cmrfabricators.com

Academic Express

Truckers/ Drivers

LOOKING FOR A CAREER? KAL TIRE

has an opening for a JOURNEYMAN LIGHT DUTY MECHANIC Preference will be given to those w/alignment exp.

Great pay, profit share and full benefits.

Bring your resume to: 5139 - 50 Street, Innisfail LOOKING for Framers/ carpenters 403-357-9816 NEED P/T eavestrougher, you set your hours 1-403-347-2522

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ARE You a Class 1 Driver with an exc. work ethic?

Do you want to work for a family based company where you will be appreciated?

Do you value support from management and an environment that encourages to excel?

Duckerings Transport is currently seeking a F/T Class 1 driver for our busy Red Deer location.

Duckerings offers top notch vehicle. A benefit pkg. is availl .after 3 mos of employment.

Work week is Mon. to Fri., home every night.

If you are mature and responsible, please apply with resume at 7794 - 47 Avenue Close or email: aroberts@ duckeringstransport.com

looking for laborers, OVERHEAD DOOR in the Innisfail area.

INSTALLERS & Salary is $14.30/hr. Fax SERVICE TECHNICIANS resume to: 403-314-0676.

REQUIRED EXP’’D drywall tradesmen Experience an asset. & laborers req’d, We offer competitive Phone 403-348-8640 wages along with F/T JOURNEYMAN insurance benefits.

CARPENTER NEEDED Please submit resume to: Most weekends off #10-7471 Edgar Ind. Bend (dependent on weather), or fax 403-309-9230 or competitive wages. Must email: godl_rd@telus.net have own transportation.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Call 403-598-3857 Central AB based trucking P/T SMART BOARD AND company reqires FEEDLOT FOREMAN,.

Cedar shake installer Ideal candidate must have req’d. Call 403-347-2522 OWNER OPERATORS understanding of Farm and in AB. Home the odd Feedlot operations., comnight. Weekends off. Late puter skills, animal health, model tractor pref. bunk management, 403-586-4558 machinery operation and maintenance experience.

Class 3 license, clean REBEL METAL driver’s abstract and FABRICATORS minimum 2 yrs experience MIG WELDERS as a foreman or other Req’d in supervisory farm related 2nd, 3rd Yr. position. Competitive wage Sylvan Lake APPRENTICES, and is negotiable based Immediately.

JOURNEYMEN, on experience.

Phone B PRESSURE Send resume to: 1-877-463-9664 or Production Bonuses feedlot@hotmail.ca Comp. wages & benefits.

Only qualified applicants email resume to Long term employment will be notified. info@ Please email resume to Phone 403-638-4165 fax capilanotrucktraining. hr@rebelvac.ca 403-638-3908 com Or fax to: 403-314-2249

CLASS 1 DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Adult Education & Training

340-1930

UPS is now hiring for Part time Early Morning WAREHOUSE AND FULL TIME DRIVING. Applicants must be physically fit and be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

P/T Warehouse, Mon. to Fri. 15 - 20 hrs/wk.

Driving Mon. to Fri, 10 to 12 hours per day.

Alberta Class 5 license, clean abstract. This is fast paced, physically demanding environment.

All candidates are subject to criminal record checks.

Apply by online @ www.upsjobs.com or fax resume to: 403-648-3312

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in ROSEDALE

ROUTES AVAIL.

Robinson Crsc., Reinholt Ave.

www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in WEST PARK 77 Advocate $400/mo. $4800/yr Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

DEER PARK

ROUTES AVAIL.

Dunning Crsc.

Depalme St. MICHENER

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for Morning Newspaper delivery in the Town of Stettler

ROUTE AVAIL.

51 Street & 43 Ave. area ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

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TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300 ASSOCIATIONS

GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION FULL TIME and PART TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE • Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities With medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks Apply in person at West Side Gasoline Alley or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

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MUSTANG ACRES Galbraith St. & Gray Dr.

KRAWFORD CONST. TRUE POWER ELECTRIC

LACOMBE BASED BUSINESS Seeking Shop Hand For fabrication & mechanical shop. Individual with direct experience in welding, fabrication, and power tools needed. Must be reliable, punctual and have a valid drivers licence.

Applicants with a Class 1 Drivers Licence preferred.

Please fax resume including two references to: 403-342-7447

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FINISHING CARPENTER req’d in Central Alberta.

Sub-Contract or hourly.

Competitive wages.

Experience req’d. Send resume to: admin@ davcointeriors.com or fax: 403-887-7589

Furix Energy is hiring a F/T sandblaster/painter Successful candidate will have 3-5 years experience.

Please email resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax to 403-348-8109.

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DSM INC.

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

Restaurant/ Hotel

We would like to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fabricland Attn: Lee Edwards Regional Supervisor - Calgary Head Office 403-569-0811

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Human Resources Johnston Ming Manning LLP 3rd Floor, 4943 - 50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1 Fax: (403) 342-9173 Email: hr@jmmlawrd.ca

Tar-ific Construction has a f/t employment opportunity for a Carpenter/Carpenter helper in the forming/ pouring of commercial grade beam foundations.

We offer competitive wages combined with a deluxe benefit package.

Drop resume at: 7809-48 Ave. or Fax to: 403-340-1246 or email tarific@telusplanet.net COOPER Roofing & Exteriors Company is looking to expand our team with a Residential Installation Technician.

The individual for the position must have extensive experience with residential exterior products. (i.e. siding, soffit, fascia) as well as be knowledgeable with all roofing materials. A valid drivers license and ref’s are also req’d. Please fax all resumes to 403-346-7556 CURRENTLY SEEKING

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Those individuals with the appropriate qualifications may respond in strictest confidence to careers@bwsfabrication.com or Fax 403-343-6006

Johnston Ming Manning LLP has a full time position working as a Legal Assistant in our Wills & Estates Department. This position requires someone who displays a team player outlook, strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. The successful legal assistant will have a minimum 3 years experience working in a law firm and working in estates and estate planning.

We offer an excellent working environment, a great benefit package, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Please respond in confidence with a cover letter and resume to:

COMMERCIAL FOUNDATIONS

APPLY NOW! iin person at our Red Deer Location SW end of Gasoline alley or CALL 403-340-0234

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FRAMERS and helpers req’d, m/f, own transportation 403-350-5103

~TECHNOLOGIST (Party Chief) ~ TECHNICIAN (Rodman)

Come join our team of great associates!

SOUTHPOINTE COMMON LOCATION. Positions for COOKS OR CASHIERS, F/T & P/T. There are opportunities for advancement with experience. Uniforms are provided. On the job training. Email resume to awsp@rttinc.com

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BALLOON RIDES

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www.air-ristocrat.com Gary 403-302-7167

PET ADOPTION

BUILDERS www.fantahomes.com 403-343-1083 or 403-588-9788 www.masonmartinhomes.com Mason Martin Homes 403-342-4544 www.truelinehomes.com True Line Homes 403-341-5933 www.jaradcharles.com BUILDER M.L.S www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 403-346-7273 www.albertanewhomes.com Stevenson Homes. Experience the Dream.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES www.ultralife.bulidingonabudjet.com MLM’ers attract new leads for FREE!

CLUBS & GROUPS www.writers-ink.net Club for writers - meets weekly

COMPUTER REPAIR

ADULT CARRIERS REQUIRED for Early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate in Sylvan Lake

HEALTH & FITNESS

for details

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life twice weekly in

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

REAL ESTATE www.homesreddeer.com Help-U-Sell Real Estate5483

RENTALS

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

www.homefinders.ca Phone 403-340-3333 www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments

SHOPPING

Call Rick at 403-314-4303

www.fhtmca.com/derekwiens Online Mega Mall 403-597-1854

VACATIONS www.radkeoutfitting.com AB Horseback Vacations 403-340-3971

WEB DESIGN

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AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

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Operations Manager Red Deer Recycling Company is seeking an Operations Manager to provide direction and strong leadership to the shop personnel in our Red Deer location, and oversee the operations of the Trucking side of our business. Consideration will be given to candidates who have: - A Business degree or a minimum 3-5 Years progressive management experience - 3-5 Years of Plant Operations Experience including Safety program training - Minimum 3- 5 years experience with trucking operations - Class 3 license This position requires a person who is very mechanically inclined, and has a hands-on approach.

We offer a competitive salary and opportunity for growth as well an attractive benefits package.

Only those applicants that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Please submit your resume to phodgins @recycle-logic.com

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INDUSTRIAL DRYCLEANING PLANT requires energetic, detail oriented, responsible, team oriented individual for F/T employment.

Fax resume to 403-314-1422 or email: jeremy@thecoverallshop.ca

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MEN’S casual dress pants WANTED: all types of RECLINER, 1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. 42/32 black Dockers, nevhorses. Processing locally Lazy Boy brown/red.

Clean, quiet bldg. er worn $5; Mens navy in Lacombe weekly.

From nonsmoking, Call 318-0901.

403-651-5912 nonpet home. Owner blazer size 38, dress CARRIERS 1 BDRM. furn. bsmt. suite, downsizing. $90. slacks, grey size 34/28 NEEDED single, working person, See wegotads.ca or $12/set; Wrangler mens For Advocate N/S. $850/mo. utils. incl.

403-340-1365 or large jacket $35; ladies 2 TOP WAGES, BENEFITS, 403-341-6224 routes mooreme@telus.net pc. deep rose slacks, multi Exp’d. Drivers & colored top, matching set 1 BDRM. with balcony, no Swampers required.

SOFA and matching chair, size 14 $10/set, 3 mens INGLEWOOD kids/pets, $625 rent/s.d., MAPLE LEAF MOVING beige velour, sofa 88” long, Call 403- 227-1844.

Call 403-347-8826 or fax s h i r t s , m e d i u m $ 3 / e a . chair 36” wide, Sklar, both AREA 403-314-2026 resume to: 403-314-1457. for $200 403-314-2026 ANDERS AREA CLASSIFICATIONS 2 BDRM Apt, 5910 - 55 Ave. Quiet bldg, no pets, heat & VANIER AREA VOCAL INSTRUCTOR - SIZE 8-10 ladies’ summer FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED c l o t h e s , g o o d q u a l i t y, water incl. Fresh paint, The Music Program of LANCASTER Antiques, furniture and variety of items, all for $25, WANTED • 3250-3390 new appls. Rent $800 Dance Magic is now hiring estates. 342-2514 AREA 403-314-9603 S.D. $750. 403-341-4627 a Vocal Instructor to join WOODEN night stand $10; their team for the Fall of PILING CONST. CO. 2 BDRM. adult bldg, free youth study desk & book- Houses/ 2012. Part time/evenings. looking for Laborer FOR FLYERS, RED laundry, very clean, quiet, s h e l f $ 3 0 ; P a n a s o n i c Duplexes Enjoy working as a part of positions available.

Fax Computers DEER SUNDAY LIFE lrg. suite, Avail Aug. 1 1200w microwave $80; this dynamic team in a Resume to (403)340-8686 $850/mo., S.D. $650.

AND EXPRESS wooden computer desk professional, well 2 BDRM. Blackfalds, Call 403-304-5337 M O V I N G , L A P TO P , 8 $20; octopus floor lamp duplex, complete reno’d., RED-L DISTRIBUTORS, ROUTES IN: organized teaching mos. old, still under war- $30 403-885-5847 an industrial hose & fitting environment. Email BSMT. suite, 2 bdrm, 1 4 appls., no dogs $950/ supply store, is currently resume and cover letter to: ranty, $200, 403-347-0104 mo.+ utils., 403-318-3284 bath, 5 appls, no pets, rent hiring for 2 F/T warehouse/ office@ $900 + utils. + DD ANDERS AREA: Stereos SE large main floor, 3 order desk worker. Duties reddeerdancemagic.com 403-343-1010 EquipmentAnders Close bdrm. Sept. 1, all incluTV's, VCRs include order picking, WEEKEND dispatcher Ackerman Crsc.

CITY VIEW APTS. Heavy sive, $1750 403-318-5139 assembly, & general shop req’d. Exp. preferred, but Clean, quiet, newly reno’d duties with opportunity for Asmundsen Ave/ 24” TV used very little $40 will train suitable applicant. adult building. Rent $825., TRAILERS for sale or rent advancement. obo 403-347-1501 Arb Close Condos/ Please send resume to S.D. $700. Avail. July 15 Job site, office, well site or Please fax resumes to Box 990 c/o Red Deer near hospital. No pets storage. Skidded or (403) 340-0690 Townhouses Misc. for Advocate 2950 Bremner SUNNYBROOK 403-340-1032 or 318-3679 wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Ave. Red Deer, AB T4R RESIDENTIAL window AREA: Sale 32 HOLMES ST. LARGE 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. cleaner (s), $15-$20/hr, 1M9 or fax 403-346-0295 Savoy Cres. / 1 1/2 blocks west of mall, SUITES. 25+, adults only d r i v e r s l i c e n s e r e q ’ d , WESCLEAN - Red Deer 2 0 0 6 C O B R A 4 w h e e l 3 bdrm. bi-level, blinds, lg. n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Sydney Close Tools 403-506-4822 days scooter, red, mint cond., balcony, 4 appls, no pets, SHIPPER/ RECEIVER $1500, 403-748-4181 n/s, rent $1150 SD $1000 req’d. . Competitive Tired of Standing?

INGLEWOOD AREA: Avail. July 31. wages, full benefitsi, forkilft 3 1/2 gal. boat motor fuel 300 GALLON OVER Find something to sit on Imbeau Close 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 exp. preferred. Dangerous tank $10 with hose and HEAD†FUEL TANK in Classifieds primer bulb; new 8” ice au2 bdrm., Avail. immed. goods exp. preferred.

AND STEEL STAND ALIX, AB, just 30 min. East ger $20; new Power Fist Adult bldg. N/S No pets Familiar with shipping/ of Red Deer. 2 bdrm.

Call Prodie @ Route Sales Trainee 3/4” impact wrench $55; $125. Call 403-728-3485 403-755-9852 receiving procedures. condo by the lake, avail.

Start your career with the new 10” band saw industri403- 314-4301 BIG red wagon $30 Able to lift 30-60 lbs. , July 1, 403-341-9974 best! UniFirst Canada Ltd., al $25 403-346-2859 83 NYMAN CRSC Basic computer skills for more info a stable growing company PHONE 403-346-6908 an asset. .

MASTERCRAFT whet Halman Heights since 1935, is an internaDrop resume off at ********************** stone knife sharpener $25; CERAMIC flower piots, in- 3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 2 bdrm. adult building, n/s tional leader in the 9 billion # 7, 7973 49 AVE. TO ORDER HOME 48” jackall $45, new 3/4” 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, door or outdoor, variety of No pets. 403-596-2444 dollar uniform and facility or email to: drive socket set 3/4” 2” DELIVERY OF THE no pets, n/s, rent $1350 sizes and colors, 11 for service industry. We conmdoll@wesclean.com or $55 403-346-2859 TOO MUCH STUFF? SD $1000 avail.

July 31. $20, 403-314-9603 ADVOCATE CALL tinue to grow our billion fax to 403-347-8803 Let Classifieds 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 OUR CIRCULATION dollar company. A member ITEMS FOR SALE help you sell it. of the NYSE, UniFirst has DEPARTMENT SOUTHWOOD PARK 2008 FORD 1 ton dually gained praise from Fortune Employment Firewood 3110-47TH Avenue, long box Triton V-10 only 314-4300 Magazine for its stock Training 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, Cottage/ 28,500 kms, $24,900 performance and is HIRING DRIVER generously sized, 1 1/2 AFFORDABLE Seasonal consistently ranked by 403-550-0732 baths, fenced yards, Montana 43hp diesel Forbes Magazine in their Homestead Firewood 2008 tractor with snow blade full bsmts. 403-347-7473, list of The Best 200 Small LAKE Windermere resort, Spruce, Pine, Birch Interior Designer Sorry no pets. only 1800 hrs. $15,000 TRAINING CENTRE Companies in America.

Spilt, Dry. Pickup or Del. Very busy Red Deer www.greatapartments.ca condos, beach marina, OILFIELD TICKETS With an assertive growth pool & spa, 403-281-3991.

7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 1997 International Diesel Flooring Company is Industries #1 Choice! plan for our markets we seeking Interior designer 2 1 / 2 t o n s i d e d u m p e r Riverfront Estates “Low Cost” Quality Training AFFORDABLE are looking for a motivated, Deluxe 3 bdrm.

1 1/2 bath, (male or female). Must 403.341.4544 Homestead Firewood garbage truck $9900 bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, Rooms have an eye for design and sales, service and career Spruce, Pine, Birch orientated person to join 24 Hours For Rent blinds, large balcony, professional attitude.

Spilt, Dry. Pickup or Del. 6 station computer system our team. You will be reToll Free 1.888.533.4544 no pets, n/s, $1150 Commercial & Residential new server $4000 7 days/wk.

403-304-6472 sponsible to learn all 1 BDRM. bsmt, own kitchen, or $1175 along the river.

Estimating: R H2S Alive (ENFORM) aspects of the Professional preferred employed.

SD $1000. avail. Aug. 1.

Floor & Wall Tile, 6 camera security system FIREWOOD. All Types.

403-358-0081, 342-7789 403-304-7576 347-7545 Hardwood, Laminate and Route Sales position in or- R First Aid/CPR with night vision and P.U. / del.

Lyle 403-783-2275 der to earn the opportunity R Confined Space Carpet. Wages are computer $1500 birchfirewoodsales.com ROOM $425mo/d.d. incl. of providing unsurpassed WESTPARK negotiable based on R WHMIS & TDG everything. After 2:30 pm service to an existing cus11/2 blocks west of hospital! experience & benefits 11 station 4 line complete 403-342-1834 or 598-8757 tomer base as we continue R Ground Disturbance 3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. avail. Fax 403-309-3000 Garden telephone system with to grow. You will contribute R (ENFORM) B.O.P. balcony, no pets, n/s, SE house, n/s working M, spare phones $1000 Supplies to our sales growth by prorent $1150 SD $1000 no kids/pets, internet, #204, 7819 50 Ave. viding leads and assisting avail. July 15. $450/mo., 403-318-5139 (across from Totem) Assortment of printers, fax FREE the sales department as 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 machines, office furniture, USED, WHITE LOOKING FOR well as identifying opportuetc.

LANDSCAPE ROCK. nities within our customer Career Warehouse newspaper carrier 403-505-2942 ask for Jerry Manufactured In alley behind 114 base.

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No call required.

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LARGE HOUSE PLANT, Newly Reno’d Mobile ready for lease fall 2012 on Build A Resume That 403-340-1305 The successful candidate 5’ tall, $25, 403-314-9603 Perfect for youth FREE Shaw Cable + more Golden West Ave 358-3500 Works! must have a minimum of LAWNMOWER $899/month of seniors.

APPLY ONLINE SPIDER plant $5; Philograde 12 education, colUNDER construction 21” Homelight, Lana 403-550-8777 www.lokken.com/rdw.html dendrum 43” tall $10; plant lege preferred, and be able 14,840 & 22,000 ft. Lease rear bagger. $75.

Call: 403-348-8561 stand $25; 15’ 1/2” garden Please call Quitcy to lift and carry 25 kg loads Email inford@lokken.com info. 403-343-6615 403-347-6183 hose $5; two 4x4 cedar for details regularly. You will be 4 Plexes/ Career Programs are posts, white, 9’ 6” long, 314-4316 supported with 1st class both $14; wall shelf, brown 6 Plexes FREE Mobile training, salary, incentives Household arborite covered 9 3/4” W x for all Albertans and benefits. If you are Lot Appliances 64”L $5; 2 clay bake roastACROSS from park, looking at starting a career ers $5/ea; GE elec. coffee 3 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, with the best company in LACOMBE new park, APPLS. reconditioned lrg. p o t w i t h e x t r a c a r a f e , 4 appls. Rent $950/mo. the business, one that is animal friendly. Your mobile selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. works well $5; solid oak tri d.d. $650.

Incl. water , an industry leader partneror ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. warr. Riverside Appliances lamp with shade 18” H, sewer, and garbage ing with all types of Excellent 1st time home 403-342-1042 7 1/2” base $35; fondu set, Avail. Aug. 1, Looking for part time businesses, we encourage buyers. 403-588-8820 4 cups/forks, wood base, 403-304-5337 workers to perform you to forward your never used $8; sledge general farm labour duties, MOBILE HOME PAD, in resume to us. For Sales Household Classifieds hammer 8 lbs. $10; wine as well as operate basic Red Deer Close to Gaetz, Professionals in the Red Your place to SELL rack, metal, holds 6 bottles farm equipment. Exp. is 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

CLASSIFICATIONS Furnishings Deer, AB area, respond to: Your place to BUY 17”H $9 403-314-2026 preferred but not an asset. Peter_Anderson@unifirst.

Lana 403-550-8777 1500-1990 Will train the right individuca and Mike_Raivio@ BED ALL NEW, STEEL desk to give away, al. All applicants must unifirst.ca Queen Orthopedic, dble.

5’W 2’L x 28”H have a valid class 5 Manufactured pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr.

403-347-2526 license. Please send all Cost $1300.

Sacrifice $325.

SEASONAL F/T Homes Auctions resume’s attn: Nursery 302-0582 Free Delivery YARD LABORER Dept. Fax 403-342-7488, Musical BED: #1 King. extra thick Email nursery.man@ Bud Haynes & * Great customer service orthopedic pillowtop, brand Instruments bg-rd.com Co. Auctioneers * Must have a valid driver’s new, never used. 15 yr.

Certified Appraisers 1966 warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice VIOLIN exc. cond. c/w license case & books, $200, Estates, Antiques, * Clean drivers abstract @ $545. 403-302-0582.

Call 403-347-4293 Firearms. * Ability to work CEDAR CHEST Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. unsupervised NEWSPAPER with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted WITH DRAWER, 347-5855 * Ability to work with others CARRIERS lots of storage space, * Lumber experience an REQUIRED approx 46L x 20W x 28H. Cats asset but not a $199. 403-340-1365 requirement for Bicycles mooreme@telus.net demanding BURMAN kitten for sale.

Afternoon delivery ** Physically Pictures on wegotads.ca High pace $100. obo. in Only with Intro BICYCLE, Renegade * Must be able to work 403-887-3649 ENTERTAINMENT centre, 12 Speed. $15 obo. weekends Bowden & 48x40 high, medium oak, LITTER TRAINED, 403-347-6183 $ Innisfail. l i k e n e w c o n d . $ 6 0 , spayed, beautiful long hair, /month lot Rent incl. Cable Please forward resumes 403-341-3393 very affectionate female Attention Manager Children's cat.

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Please contact to fax # 403-887-3625 LOVESEAT, Well behaved, if away from Items Or email to: comfy and from QUITCY www.lansdowne.ca 246653F6-G31 resumes@ nonsmoking, nonpet home. other pets. 403-392-5630 at 403-314-4316 or email lakesiderona.com Owner downsizing. $50. “ BABY TREND “ PLAYqmacaulay@ Only those selected for an PEN like new, $25, 403-340-1365. reddeeradvocate.com interview will be contacted. ..............SOLD!!.................

See wegotads.ca Dogs Central Alberta Tile One is looking for a Personal Assistant.The office is very busy and the ideal person would need to be able to multi task while handling a number of different projects. Team oriented, effective verbal and listening skill, proficient computer skills (MS Office) email: Shannon@catile1.com or drop off resume at #9 7619 50 Ave Red Deer.

WANTED TO RENT Old farm site, with or without house. Responsible renters, capable of fixing house. 403-304-4902

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It was a little like the old days without electricity Wednesday, as the nation’s capital region celebrated Independence Day the better part of a week into a widespread blackout that left millions of residents sweltering in 90-plus degree heat without air conditioning. Utilities have slowly been restoring service knocked out by a freak storm Friday from the Midwest to the MidAtlantic, and at least 26 people have died.

At George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, one of the most popular Fourth of July attractions was a demonstration of 18th-century ice cream making, one of Washington’s favourite desserts. Historical interpreters Gail Cassidy and Anette Ahrens showed the crowds how cocoa beans were roasted and ground into a paste for chocolate ice cream, made using ice hauled up in massive blocks from the Potomac River and stored underground to last as long into the summer as possible.

As for beverages, Washington was no stranger to alcohol, enjoying imported Madeira wine from Spain, distilling his own whiskey and enjoying a fruity brandy cocktail called Cherry Bounce.

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Deadlock over NATO supplies ends, but bitterness remains

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PAKISTAN-U.S. TIES

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan’s decision to end a seven-month blockade of NATO troop supplies was a rare bright spot in relations with the U.S., but disagreements over issues like American drone strikes and Islamabad’s alleged support for Taliban militants still hamper a relationship vital to stabilizing neighbouring Afghanistan.

Even before Pakistan shut down the supply line in November in retaliation for American airstrikes that killed 24 of its troops, the relationship was plagued by anger and mistrust.

Islamabad was livid with the unilateral U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden in May 2011 and a CIA contractor who shot to death two Pakistanis a few months earlier.

The deadlock over NATO supplies ended Tuesday when the U.S. apologized for the deaths of the Pakistani troops and Islamabad agreed to reopen the route.

The accord should ease tensions somewhat, but tackling other problems could prove difficult because the long stalemate that followed the November attack intensified bad feelings in both capitals.

“Given the history of the past 12 to 18 months, there is a huge residue of mistrust and mutual suspicion,” said Tariq Fatemi, a former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S. “I would not rule out the possibility of a small incident derailing the normalization process.”

U.S. officials had expected the first trucks carrying NATO supplies to begin crossing into Afghanistan on Wednesday, but bureaucratic delays held that up. Trucks are now scheduled to begin moving across the border Thursday morning, although it will take days to get back to levels prior to the attack, said Pakistani security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.

The reopening could save the U.S. hundreds of millions of dollars, since Pakistan’s blockade forced Washington to rely more heavily on a longer, costlier route that leads into Afghanistan through Central Asia. Pakistan is also expected to gain financially, since the U.S. intends to free up $1.1 billion in military aid that has been frozen for the past year.

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Vernon, “and he was very good at it,” said Dennis Pogue, associate director for preservation at Mount Vernon. The piazza, which runs the length of the mansion, is “kind of California living in the 18th century,” Pogue said.

The location, atop a sloping hill along the Potomac, catches cool breezes. Lots of windows and shutters allow for the regulation of sun and wind. And the distinctive cupola on the mansion roof serves as the mansion’s air conditioning unit, funneling hot air out the top and drawing cooler air in at the ground level.

Visitors on Wednesday gathered on the mansion’s back porch, a piazza overlooking the Potomac where breezes rolled through.

“It feels good out here. It’s the same thing we do in Texas,” said Chris Moore of Austin, Texas, sitting with his wife, Dina. The two had come to Virginia to see their son graduate from officer training at The Basic School at Quantico Marine Corps Base.

Moore said he opted for the smaller crowds at Mount Vernon as opposed to the massive Fourth of July Celebration on the National Mall because it afforded a better place to relax and contemplate the founding of the nation, especially since Mount Vernon on Wednesday hosted a naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens from 47 different countries.

“This place is incredible. It’s just the kind of place that people need to see,” he said, noting the divided nature of the country’s current politics. “We all need to step back and look at where we started.”

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IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION * Oilfield Construction Supervisors * Oilfield Construction Lead Hands * Stainless and Carbon Welders * B-Pressure Welders * Pipefitters * Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators * Experienced oilfield labourers * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1 H2S Alive ( Enform), St. John (Red Cross) standard first aid) & in-house drug and alcohol tests are required.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or Fax to 780-865-5829 Quote job #61710 on resume LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 PRECISION Geomatics requires a SURVEY ASSISTANT in the Innisfail or Red Deer area.

Two years Oil & Gas P/L & W/Survey exp. and safety tickets preferred but not required. Requires good physical condition,works outdoors, ability to work out of town for up to two weeks at a time. Email careers@ precisiongeo.ca.

ROTOR TECH CANADA LTD.

A gear pump sales and service company requires a Sales Representative based in the Red Deer/ Sylvan Lake area.

Our ideal candidate will have 2-3 yrs oil and gas field sales experience.

Some knowledge of natural gas, dehydration system an asset.

Exc. interpersonal skills, customer orientated attitude and the abilty to work independently.

Salary is negotiable, based on experience.

Please fax resume to 403-887-2198 or email to: rotortec@telus.net

Oilfield

800

SALES TECHNICIAN(S)

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1-Red Deer 1- Consort

PRODUCTION CONTROL SERVICES (PCS)

Local Plunger lift / Automation company requires an Optimization / Field Sales Technician Our Ideal Candidate will have 2+ years oil and gas exp. Contact within the oil & gas industry in & around the central Alberta area.

A good understanding of the sales process & excellent interpersonal skills.

Professionalism, customer orientated attitude & ability to work independently.

Strong knowledge of MS office, Excel, Word & Outlook. Have a “clean” class 5 drivers license.

H2S, First Aid, CPR safety tickets. Supply field support when required for other field stores.

We offer competitive wages, performance-based incentive, and a company issued vehicle, expense account, telephone & field computer.

Please send resume to careers@pcslift.com or complete an online application at www.pcslift.com or fax to: 720-407-3546 Attn: Angila Tovar

Oilfield

800

SAVANNA Well Servicing is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our growing company. The following opportunities are available in Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as long term local work.

RIG MANAGERS DRILLERS DERRICKHANDS FLOORHANDS `Come join our growing family make the connection` Savanna offers competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package effective on your first day of work.

Submit your resume : Include Industry certificate and driver`s license Online: http: //savanna. appone.com Email: savannacareers@ savannaenergy.com CALL US: 780-434-6064

TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring exp’d snubbing operators and helpers.

Only those WITH experience need apply. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com or fax 403-844-2148

Professionals

810

WE are a busy & progressive snubbing/live well service company with an awesome 15 day on and 6 day off shift rotation and we are rapidly expanding. We need OPERATOR ASSISTANTS ALSTAR is a long standing (entry level position) and and quickly growing EXPERIENCED OPERATORS Gas & Oilfield Construction We offer excellent wages, Company and is looking to a great benefits package fill the following position: and an awesome working Human Resources environment with many Coordinator advancement opportunities.

Class 1 or 3 driver’s license Successful candidate will be required to relocate to and all oilfield tickets are Hinton, Alberta preferred, but we will train the right individuals for our For complete Job Description & Application Form, entry level positions. please go to our website THIS IS A LABOUR www.alstaroilfield.com INTENSIVE POSITION Please Quote Job Fax resumes to: #61714 403-347-3075, attn: Judy

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 ZUBAR Production Services

is currently taking resumes for experienced Assistant Operators.

Must have all valid tickets.

Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net

Normandeau 83 NYMAN CRES HUGE SALE June 28, 29, 30 & July 1, 10 - 5. Large misc. items.

Proceeds to Missions.

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

Thursday, July 5, 2012 MARKETPLACE 3

Professionals

810

Operations Manager Red Deer Recycling Company is seeking an Operations Manager to provide direction and strong leadership to the shop personnel in our Red Deer location, and oversee the operations of the Trucking side of our business. Consideration will be given to candidates who have: - A Business degree or a minimum 3-5 Years progressive management experience - 3-5 Years of Plant Operations Experience including Safety program training - Minimum 3- 5 years experience with trucking operations - Class 3 license This position requires a person who is very mechanically inclined, and has a hands-on approach.

We offer a competitive salary and opportunity for growth as well an attractive benefits package.

Only those applicants that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Please submit your resume to phodgins @recycle-logic.com

Professionals

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

$12.25/hr.

To provide Food & Beverage service, handle cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Cook

$14.00/HR. To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing

Kitchen Helper

$11/hr To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items.

Clean floors.

Assist in prep.

All positions are Shift Work & Weekends.

Fax resume 780-702-5051 HOW can you make your phone ring & make some quick cash? Place your ad here. . .

810

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Central Alberta Residence Society, a CARF accredited agency has long been recognized for providing “Quality” support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

We are currently seeking to fill a number of positions which are necessary in order to maintain the level of supports we have come to be known for.

Successful candidates will be responsible to provide personal support, supervision, and training in accordance with individuals needs and aspirations, within their home and community.

Applicants should posses prior experience in the human service field, ideally providing community based supports.

Experience with dual diagnosis, dementia, unique challenges or personal care are definite assets.

Hours of work vary, with shift work and alternating weekends generally required.

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Restaurant/ Hotel

820

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool etc.

Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety stardands $14.00/hr.

All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards $ 14.00/hr All positions are Shift Work & weekends Fax resume 780 - 702-5051

POSITION: SUBWAY COUNTER ATTENDANT Subway is a super team to become a part of, especially if you are interested in pursuing a fast paced working environment. If you are interested in this position please apply online @ mysubwaycareer.com or drop resume off at #180 6900 Taylor Drive or fax to 403-343-0268.

Direct resumes/applications to: C.A.R.S. #101 - 5589 47 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1S1 Fax: 403-346-8015 Email: markw@carsrd.org

830

Alberta Sport & Import Ltd. require an experienced sales consultant.

Knowledge of high end vehicles and finance would be an asset. We offer Company Benefits and flexible work schedule.

Apply in person to 7620 Gaetz Ave. or fax your resume to 403-347-9551, email to rjacobson@ albertasportandimport.com Some jobs are worth getting out of bed for...

Urban Barn is looking for an exceptional Assistant Manager at our Red Deer store! Send your resume and cover letter to chantels@urbanbarn.com with the subject line, ‘AMReddeer-NP’.

Check us out at: www. urbanbarn.com

B.C.’S friendliest home provider is looking for experienced Sales staff for our second location in Kamloops, B.C. opening August 1, 2012. Please contact Trudy Reese at Countryside Manufactured Homes, 1-250-832-6699, or fax resume to 1-250-832-2418.

Also visit our web site at countrysidemanufactured homes.com.

850

Trades

Trades

850

Boundary Technical Group Inc. Is now hiring for:

~TECHNOLOGIST (Party Chief) ~ TECHNICIAN (Rodman) In the Red Deer and surrounding area Boundary offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as an RRSP program.

We are a Construction/ Land survey company based in Airdrie.

Please send resume to: FAX: (403) 948-4924 or email: tanya.dowie@btgi.ca

850

Trades

COOPER Roofing & Exteriors Company is looking to expand our team with a Residential Installation Technician.

The individual for the position must have extensive experience with residential exterior products. (i.e. siding, soffit, fascia) as well as be knowledgeable with all roofing materials. A valid drivers license and ref’s are also req’d. Please fax all resumes to 403-346-7556

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Trades

850

FEEDLOT FOREMAN,.

Ideal candidate must have understanding of Farm and Feedlot operations., computer skills, animal health, bunk management, machinery operation and maintenance experience.

Class 3 license, clean driver’s abstract and minimum 2 yrs experience as a foreman or other supervisory farm related position. Competitive wage and is negotiable based on experience.

Send resume to: feedlot@hotmail.ca Only qualified applicants will be notified.

Phone 403-638-4165 fax 403-638-3908 FINISHING CARPENTER req’d in Central Alberta.

Sub-Contract or hourly.

Competitive wages.

Experience req’d. Send resume to: admin@ davcointeriors.com or fax: 403-887-7589

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

1070

PRIMROSE Cleaning Residential & Office cleaning, 15 yrs exp. Licensed & bonded, 403-318-3474

Contractors

1100

Black Cat Concrete

Sidewalks, driveways, garages, patios, bsmts. RV pads. Dean 403-505-2542 BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 COR CONSTRUCTION ~Garages ~Decks ~ Fencing ~ Reno’s.

35 years exp. 403-598-5390

COUNTERTOPS

SOUTHPOINTE COMMON LOCATION. Postions for COOKS OR CASHIERS, F/T & P/T. There are opportunities for advancement with experience. Uniforms are provided. On the job training. Email resume to awsp@rttinc.com

830

Sales & Distributors

2 F/T POSITIONS AVAIL. Painting exp. req’d.

Must have vehicle.

Must be task orientated, self motivated & reliable.

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & Recognized as a top safety find just what you’re looking award winning company. for. 1-877-223-3311 Phone 403-596-1829

Cleaning

What some of our employees say about their work: Focus is on the individuals served Everyday is different; everyday is fun Excellent & supportive coworkers Respected and valued for the work I do Opportunity to provide input, have say in service delivery Making the day meaningful for people Flexibility If this sounds like a place you can see yourself working, contributing to the “Quality” support provided, we would like to hear from you.

Sales & Distributors

Kitchen & renovations and wall removal.

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648

Contractors

1100

Handyman Services

1200

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 302-9210.

DELIVERY OF TOPSOIL or other materials. 1 ton dump truck. Tree trimming & landscaping and odd end jobs. 403-505-3789

1130

HANDYMAN, ROOFING & RENO’S. Free est.

Call Craig @403-302-0489

Eavestroughing

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

Escorts

1165

*LEXUS* 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT Busty Babe w/My Own Car!

EDEN

587-877-7399 10am- 2am EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049 INDEPENDENT CLASSY BLONDE 403-848-2300

1169

DALE’S Home Reno’s.

Free estimates for all your reno needs. 755-9622 cell 506-4301

Fencing

RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Wood, Vinyl & Ornamental Fencing. 403-598-9961

P.W. FENCING

Massage Therapy

1280

Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445 HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE

Feeling blue, under the weather? Come in and let us pamper you.

Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave. www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels 403-986-6686 ZEN RELAXATION Walk-ins welcome 5003Ross St. 403-348-5650

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Services

1290

Roofing

1370

5* JUNK REMOVAL NEW and re-roofing, sidProperty clean up 340-8666 ing, decks, repairs, etc.

WCB insured 348-1128

Seniors’ Services IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346 Yard Work / Reno / Tree / Junk Removal 403-396-4777

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for an honest reliable person to help on small renovations or jobs around your house? Call James 403- 341-0617 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship, helping you/helping your family. Call 403-346-7777 Low Price Guarantee. www. helpinghandshomesupport.com

Yard Care

1430

SECOND 2 NONE Res. grass cutting, yard clean up/trim bush 403-302-7778 Tree Pruning,Topping and Removal by a Certified Arborist,Hedges too! Call Randy at 403-350-0216

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Trades

850

850

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Truckers/ Drivers

860

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880

FRAMERS and helpers req’d, m/f, own transportation 403-350-5103

GRAYSON EXCAVATING LTD.

requires exp’d foremen, pipelayers, equipment operators, Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers for installation of deep utilities (water and sewer).

Fax resume to (403)782-6846 or e-mail to: info@ graysonexcavating.com HIGH ENERGY Electric, based in Red Deer is looking for apprentices, 1st. - 4th yr. journeyman electrician. Please email to high.energy@shaw.ca or fax resumes 403-348-0100

JOIN THE BLUE GRASS TEAM!

BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS LTD is seeking F/T heavy duty journeyman mechanic with experience in managing people, parts and equipment. Competitive wage structure with benefits. bluesod@xplornet.com or fax to 403-342-7488

KRAWFORD CONST.

REQUIRES JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER for the Bashaw area.

Email resume to rguak@krawford.com

LOOKING FOR A CAREER? KAL TIRE

has an opening for a JOURNEYMAN LIGHT DUTY MECHANIC Preference will be given to those w/alignment exp.

Great pay, profit share and full benefits.

Bring your resume to: 5139 - 50 Street, Innisfail

OVERHEAD DOOR INSTALLERS & SERVICE TECHNICIANS REQUIRED Experience an asset.

We offer competitive wages along with insurance benefits.

Please submit resume to: #10-7471 Edgar Ind. Bend or fax 403-309-9230 or email: godl_rd@telus.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE P/T SMART BOARD AND Cedar shake installer req’d. Call 403-347-2522

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIANS

Experienced 1st - 4th yr.

Tritan offers competitive wages and merit benefits.

For immediate consideration, please fax your resume to 403-309-4401 or email to: ben@tritanelectric.com

IS looking to fill the following position in our Hinton location

REBEL METAL FABRICATORS

MIG WELDERS 2nd, 3rd Yr. APPRENTICES, JOURNEYMEN, B PRESSURE

Production Bonuses Comp. wages & benefits.

Long term employment Please email resume to hr@rebelvac.ca Or fax to: 403-314-2249

Shipper / Receiver

AES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD. looking for an energetic/ enthusiastic individual for our receiving department.

Fax resume to 403-342-0233 STUCCO LABOURERS needed Immed. Exp’d but will train. Drivers License pref’d. Call 403-588-5306

CLASS 1 LOW BED TRUCK DRIVER

H2S Alive and Standard First Aid St John’s (Red Cross) are prerequisites.

OWNER OPERATORS Must pass in house Drug in AB. Home the odd and alcohol test. night. Weekends off. Late Please submit resume to model tractor pref. hr@alstaroc.com or 403-586-4558 Fax to 780 865 5829 PLEASE QUOTE JOB #61709 ON RESUME Central AB based trucking company reqires

capilanotrucktraining.

com TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

APPRENTICE’S through to

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599 WE ARE LOOKING FOR A QC LEAD AND SOME QCI’S at our fab shop & mod yard located in Red Deer.

Candidates must be familiar with B31.3 and Z662 code of construction. If interested, send resume to jonr@cmrfabricators.com

Truckers/ Drivers

860

ARE You a Class 1 Driver with an exc. work ethic?

Do you want to work for a family based company where you will be appreciated?

Do you value support from management and an environment that encourages to excel?

Duckerings Transport is currently seeking a F/T Class 1 driver for our busy Red Deer location.

Duckerings offers top notch vehicle. A benefit pkg. is availl .after 3 mos of employment.

Work week is Mon. to Fri., home every night.

If you are mature and responsible, please apply with resume at 7794 - 47 Avenue Close or email: aroberts@ duckeringstransport.com

CLASS 1 and 3 drivers req’d for road construction.

Water truck and truck and pup exp. preferred. Living allowance incld. Fax 403-309-0489 CLASS 1 DRIVER and one lease operator req’d. Both with super B and grain hauling experience for Central AB. Call Wayne 403-746-3490 CLASS 1 Linehaul Driver req’d Sun.-Fri. evening shift Gov’t contract. Fax resume & abstract to 403-340-1243 CONCRETE PUMP OPERATOR WANTED Full time, will train.

Phone 403-343-3166 CRUDE HAULER w/class 1 needed for Eckville, Rimbey area. F/T year round work. Exc. days off.

Must be 21 & have drivers abstracts & ref’s.

Fax resume to: **POSITION FILLED** DRIVERS & SWAMPERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

* Paid Weekly + bonuses * Only 4 hrs./night & 3-7 days per wk.

880

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in MORRISROE

* Training is provided * MUST speak fluent English * Excellent work experience

CLASS 1 DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Req’d in Sylvan Lake Immediately.

Phone 1-877-463-9664 or email resume to info@

* Work in a FUN environment

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MOUNTVIEW

UPS is now hiring for Part time Early Morning WAREHOUSE AND FULL TIME DRIVING. Applicants must be physically fit and be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

P/T Warehouse, Mon. to Fri. 15 - 20 hrs/wk.

Driving Mon. to Fri, 10 to 12 hours per day.

Alberta Class 5 license, clean abstract. This is fast paced, physically demanding environment.

All candidates are subject to criminal record checks.

Apply by online @ www.upsjobs.com or fax resume to: 403-648-3312

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880

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

Phone 1-780-716-4202 **************************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT

314-4300

Wanted for delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life In MUSTANG ACRES Galbraith St. & Gray Dr. PINES Pearson Crsc.

ROSEDALE

ROUTES AVAIL.

Robinson Crsc., Reinholt Ave.

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in WEST PARK 77 Advocate $400/mo. $4800/yr Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIER NEEDED

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for Morning Newspaper delivery in the Town of Stettler Earn $500.mo. for 1--1/2 hrs. per day 6 days a week.

Must have a reliable vehicle .

Please contact Rick at 403-314-4303

DEER PARK

ROUTES AVAIL.

Dunning Crsc.

Depalme St. MICHENER

ROUTE AVAIL.

51 Street & 43 Ave. area ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

880

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life twice weekly in Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

For further information please contact CHRIS MCGINNIS Red Deer and area Team Leader

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Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! * GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training

340-1930

www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT CARRIERS REQUIRED for Early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate in Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details

314-4307

880

Due to rapid expansion and popularity at Sunset Manor, we are now hiring: Health Care Aides, LPN’s, Maintenance Supervisor, Cooks, Housekeeping Drop off resume at the front desk in Innisfail, 3312 - 52nd ave or email your resume to: kim.lundquist@ chantellegroup.com

Interior Designer

CARRIERS NEEDED For Advocate routes INGLEWOOD AREA ANDERS AREA VANIER AREA LANCASTER AREA FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA: Anders Close Ackerman Crsc.

Asmundsen Ave/ Arb Close SUNNYBROOK AREA: Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close INGLEWOOD AREA: Imbeau Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

LABOURER

ADULT UPGRADING

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req’d for a Home Builder - prepare and maintain job sites for trades - Cleaning job sites - Grade 12 diploma or equivalent - Class 5 drivers license - clean drivers abstract - work well with others - bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk on uneven terrain, move and carry construction materials and supplies that may weigh in excess of 25 kg.

Please forward resume to fhresumesandjobs@gmail.com

Very busy Red Deer Flooring Company is seeking Interior designer (male or female). Must have an eye for design and professional attitude.

Commercial & Residential Estimating: Floor & Wall Tile, Hardwood, Laminate and Carpet. Wages are negotiable based on experience & benefits avail. Fax 403-309-3000

Looking for part time workers to perform general farm labour duties, as well as operate basic farm equipment. Exp. is preferred but not an asset.

Will train the right individual. All applicants must have a valid class 5 license. Please send all resume’s attn: Nursery Dept. Fax 403-342-7488, Email nursery.man@ bg-rd.com

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail.

Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

Personal Assistant

Central Alberta Tile One is looking for a Personal Assistant.The office is very busy and the ideal person would need to be able to multi task while handling a number of different projects. Team oriented, effective verbal and listening skill, proficient computer skills (MS Office) email: Shannon@catile1.com or drop off resume at #9 7619 50 Ave Red Deer.

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880

Route Sales Trainee Start your career with the best! UniFirst Canada Ltd., a stable growing company since 1935, is an international leader in the 9 billion dollar uniform and facility service industry. We continue to grow our billion dollar company. A member of the NYSE, UniFirst has gained praise from Fortune Magazine for its stock performance and is consistently ranked by Forbes Magazine in their list of The Best 200 Small Companies in America.

With an assertive growth plan for our markets we are looking for a motivated, sales, service and career orientated person to join our team. You will be responsible to learn all aspects of the Professional Route Sales position in order to earn the opportunity of providing unsurpassed service to an existing customer base as we continue to grow. You will contribute to our sales growth by providing leads and assisting the sales department as well as identifying opportunities within our customer base. You must hold a valid driver’s license and provide proof of an acceptable driving record.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of grade 12 education, college preferred, and be able to lift and carry 25 kg loads regularly. You will be supported with 1st class training, salary, incentives and benefits. If you are looking at starting a career with the best company in the business, one that is an industry leader partnering with all types of businesses, we encourage you to forward your resume to us. For Sales Professionals in the Red Deer, AB area, respond to: Peter_Anderson@unifirst. ca and Mike_Raivio@ unifirst.ca

880

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STERLING CLEANERS: Requires a P/T & F/T PRESSER. No exp. necessary.

Will train. Apply within 4810 - 52nd St.,Red Deer VOCAL INSTRUCTOR The Music Program of Dance Magic is now hiring a Vocal Instructor to join their team for the Fall of 2012. Part time/evenings.

Enjoy working as a part of this dynamic team in a professional, well organized teaching environment. Email resume and cover letter to: office@ reddeerdancemagic.com

Please forward resumes Attention Manager to fax # 403-887-3625 Or email to: resumes@ lakesiderona.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ANTIQUE SALE 1st SUN. OF THE MONTH AT 1 P.M. 403-782-5693 www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Children's Items

1580

“ BABY TREND “ PLAYP E N l i k e n e w, $ 2 5 , 403-309-1838

Clothing

1590

MEN’S casual dress pants 42/32 black Dockers, never worn $5; Mens navy WEEKEND dispatcher req’d. Exp. preferred, but b l a z e r s i z e 3 8 , d r e s s will train suitable applicant. slacks, grey size 34/28 $12/set; Wrangler mens Please send resume to large jacket $35; ladies 2 Box 990 c/o Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner pc. deep rose slacks, multi colored top, matching set Ave. Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 or fax 403-346-0295 size 14 $10/set, 3 mens shirts, medium $3/ea.

403-314-2026

920

Career Planning

EquipmentRED DEER WORKS Heavy Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS Antiques & Art

* Great customer service * Must have a valid driver’s license * Clean drivers abstract * Ability to work unsupervised * Ability to work with others * Lumber experience an asset but not a requirement * Physically demanding * High pace * Must be able to work weekends

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe, south of Tim Horton’s.

We buy for cash SALES WED. @6 pm.

1500-1990

SEASONAL F/T YARD LABORER

Auctions

1520

2 OIL PAINTINGS. One of 3 irises (paid $400) measures 28 1/4”x41” and is in grey/ blue hues.

The other is a bright splash of green and blue flowers on a white background and is 41” square (paid $300).

Both have silver frames. $20 each.

Call 403-342-7380 and leave a message.

Can deliver in Red Deer.

Auctions

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Tools

1640

3 1/2 gal. boat motor fuel tank $10 with hose and primer bulb; new 8” ice auger $20; new Power Fist 3/4” impact wrench $55; new 10” band saw industrial $25 403-346-2859

Household Furnishings

1720

Misc. for Sale

1760

SOFA and matching chair, beige velour, sofa 88” long, chair 36” wide, Sklar, both for $200 403-314-2026

SPIDER plant $5; Philodendrum 43” tall $10; plant stand $25; 15’ 1/2” garden AGRICULTURAL hose $5; two 4x4 cedar posts, white, 9’ 6” long, CLASSIFICATIONS both $14; wall shelf, brown 2000-2290 WANTED arborite covered 9 3/4” W x Antiques, furniture and 64”L $5; 2 clay bake roastestates. 342-2514 ers $5/ea; GE elec. coffee p o t w i t h e x t r a c a r a f e , Farm works well $5; solid oak tri Equipment Stereos lamp with shade 18” H, TV's, VCRs 7 1/2” base $35; fondu set, 1 0 0 G A L L O N s l i p t a n k 4 cups/forks, wood base, w/12 volt pump, $450 obo 24” TV used very little $40 n e v e r u s e d $ 8 ; s l e d g e 403-748-2483 obo 403-347-1501 hammer 8 lbs. $10; wine rack, metal, holds 6 bottles 2007 JD TRACTOR 5303 17”H $9 403-314-2026 c/w loader 55HP Misc. for 300 hrs., /equip., Sale mower, disc, cult., snowblade, $27,500 2 0 0 6 C O B R A 4 w h e e l Musical 403-885-4528 scoo ter, red, mint cond., Instruments $1500, 403-748-4181 24’ HEAVY Duty Free VIOLIN exc. cond. c/w Standing panels, 300 GALLON OVER case & books, $200, windbreaks, gates, HEAD†FUEL TANK Call 403-347-4293 shelters, feeders and more AND STEEL STAND for SALE. Please call $125. Call 403-728-3485 403-704-3828 for more info. RIMBEY 4 wheeled Scooter - deluxe w/ onboard charger - good Cats 500 GAL. gas tank w/stand range/stability - $1800 obo. and hoses 18 cubic foot fridge w/ $200 403-556-6473 BURMAN kitten for sale. bottom freezer - white $350. $100. obo.

110v electric dryer - $ 50 403-887-3649 PH: 403-746-2954

2010

1730 1760

1770 1830

4’X8’ MODEL TRAIN PLATFORM, hangs on wall. Tracks & some landscaping included. $70.

403-342-1844 evenings.

DANBY DIPLOMATIC PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT. Stand alone. 8000 BTU, 110V, used very little. $160.

403-342-1844 evenings.

Dogs

1840

CHESAPEAKE PUPS

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. Pickup or Del. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

ITEMS FOR SALE GOLDEN RETRIEVER 2008 FORD 1 ton dually P.B. puppies, 1st. shots. long box Triton V-10 only Vet checked. Born May 13.

28,500 kms, $24,900 403-773-2240 or 304-5104 2008 Montana 43hp diesel tractor with snow blade only 1800 hrs. $15,000

Sporting

Household Appliances

1710

1860

6 camera security system Goods with night vision and computer $1500 ELEC. CLUB car golf cart $1200 obo 403-885-4528 11 station 4 line complete telephone system with spare phones $1000

Assortment of printers, fax FIREWOOD. All Types. machines, office furniture, P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 etc. birchfirewoodsales.com 403-505-2942 ask for Jerry 4 3 4 0 H w y. 1 2 e a s t Lacombe

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

PADDED CARD TABLE & 4 FOLDING CHAIRS. Leather on table & chairs is like new. Good cond.

Asking less than 1/2 price, $60. 403-309-0446

HUGE BEAUMARK dbl. door fridge, older, but good cond. $110 ........ SOLD!!!

STEEL desk to give away, 5’W 2’L x 28”H 403-347-2526

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

2150

ALL YEAR pasture, scenic rides $150/mo. 350-7421

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Condos/ Townhouses

OLDER but just like new, heavy duty treadmill, incline and safety features, calorie burner $200 403-341-3927

Travel Packages

1900

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Make your travel plans now.

3030

WESTPARK

11/2 blocks west of hospital!

3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. balcony, no dogs, n/s, rent $1150 SD $1000 avail. July 1 & July 15 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

Manufactured Homes

3040

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390 Newly Reno’d Mobile

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

SE large main floor, 3 bdrm. Sept. 1, all inclusive, $1750 403-318-5139

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

ALIX, AB, just 30 min. East of Red Deer. 2 bdrm. condo by the lake, avail.

July 1, 403-341-9974

FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Lana 403-550-8777

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

Suites

3060

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. Clean, quiet bldg.

Call 318-0901.

Halman Heights

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no dogs, n/s, rent $1350 SD $1000 avail. June 16 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

3050

3 BDRM. 4 appls. no pets. $850/mo. 403-343-6609

1 BDRM. furn. bsmt. suite, single, working person, N/S. $850/mo. utils. incl.

403-341-6224 1 BDRM. with balcony, no kids/pets, $625 rent/s.d., Call 403- 227-1844.

BSMT. suite, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, no pets, rent $900 + utils. + DD 403-343-1010

Ready to go last wk in July Championship lines, CKC reg’d. ref’s avail.vet check, 1st. shots, (780)921-2407

MASTERCRAFT whet REG’D BOXER PUPPIES, stone knife sharpener $25; 1997 International Diesel from Champion health 48” jackall $45, new 3/4” 2 1 / 2 t o n s i d e d u m p e r tested parents, drive socket set 3/4” - 2” garbage truck $9900 403-340-3506 after 6 p.m. $55 403-346-2859 6 station computer system new server $4000

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Suites

3060

1 FULLY furn. bdrm. suite in executive style home, semi private, bath, family room, internet, cable, kitchen, laundry room etc., all incld. $600/mo. + $300 DD 78 Kidd Close 403-346-2859

CITY VIEW APTS.

Clean, quiet, newly reno’d adult building. Rent $825., S.D. $700. Avail. July 1 near hospital. No pets 403-340-1032 or 318-3679

LARGE 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

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Acreages

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Warehouse Space

3140

BRAND new 9900 sq. ft. ready for lease fall 2012 on Golden West Ave 358-3500

Mobile Lot

3190

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Lana 403-550-8777

4140

4000-4190

Houses For Sale

23 ACRES

4020

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

OF RIVER PROPERTY WEST OF RIMBEY 1440 sq.ft. open concept home. Shop, barn & outbuildings, corrals & fenced.

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Owners retiring.

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4090

Manufactured Homes

Call for more info call 403-342-4544

ROCHON SANDS, Buffalo Lake, reduced! $349,000.

4 bdrm., bungalow, new furnace and water heater. laminate and carpets, 403-742-4063

4 ACRES, 20 min. East of Red Deer on paved Hwy 595, treed, quiet, 1170 sq.ft. modular w/walkout bsmt.

Recently reno’d. 4 bdrm., 3 bath, heated shop. $329,000. Sale, Rent to Own or Trade for house in Innisfail, Red Deer or Penhold. Avail July 1. 403-392-3135 or 403-872-1681 or email: fisher.innisfail@gmail.com

Houses For Sale

4020

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4130

Cottages/Resort Property

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Cars

5030

Trucks

5050

Holiday Trailers

5120

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2007 TIMBERLODGE 28’, fully loaded, sleeps 9, rarely used, moved only twice, some extras included. Can be viewed 1/2 km. east of Red Deer on Hwy. 11 near Balmoral Golf Course. $14,500 obo 2007 F150 Quad cab Lariat phone 403-391-2586 4x4. Centre console shift, box liner, sunroof, leather, loaded, heated seats, 2006 BMW 750LI, sunroof, mechanically inspected leather, nav, $27,888, $12,600. 403-348-9746 348-8788, Sport & Import 1997 NEON, 5 spd., 2 dr. clean, red, 403-352-6995

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5040

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Large 2 bdrm. apt. with balcony. Rent $775.

403-346-5885

2 bdrm. adult building, n/s No pets. 403-596-2444

4050

2006 HONDA Accord Coupe. 98,000 km. V6, stnd. $14,000. 403-318-2438

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2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/ onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat and hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

4050

4160

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe. 2 0 0 7 PAT H F I N D E R L E AWD leather, $18,888 Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or 348-8788 Sport& Import subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820

Pinnacle Estates

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5020

Cars

5030

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2008 CIVIC. P.Steering, P.Windows, ABS brakes low km. Call 587-876-4762 Sun-Fri 8am -8pm 1979 Bronco XLT, 4X4, 460, auto, complete restor $12,888. Sport & Import 403-348-8788

5050

2006 Mercedes SL65 V-12 Trucks AMG, biturbo $15,000 ex1997 FORD F150 reg. cab, tras, 118,000 km, $53,888 green, good cond 318-3040 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 DUTCHMEN 30’ 2 slides, rear bunks, air, exc. cond. $16,000 no gst 403-318-5356 2007 DODGE Laramie 1500 full load, 4 dr $14,900 403-346-9816

Boats & Marine

5160

7.5 HP boat motor, gas/oil mix, like new $375 403-346-2859

Tires, Parts

5180

Acces.

2005 DODGE DAKOTA, SLT, V8, Auto, Loaded, 4X4, Crew Cab, 2 NEW Carlisle 23 x 10.5 146,000Km, $11,995 + GST. 12, 4 ply tires $40.00 each Call Clint K. 403-347-7700 call 403-728-3485 Holiday Trailers

5120

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles

5200

2008 30 ft Puma Holiday Wanted Trailer, slide with sofabed, To Buy jack & jill bunks, front queen bed, booth dinette, REMOVAL of unwanted excellent shape, smoke/ cars, may pay cash for pet free. $15,5000 - con- complete cars. 304-7585 tact Warren at WANTED FREE REMOVAL (403)506-2174. of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to 2005 TERRY Lite 25’ slidebuy lead batteries, out, immac. cond, call 403-396-8629 $15,000 403-302-7778

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