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Lake toxins a health issue BY JESSICA JONES ADVOCATE STAFF Toxins produced by blue-green algae blooms in lakes, including the region’s own Pine Lake, have potential implications for human health, a national study revealed. A study published by 16 scientists in the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science on Tuesday surveyed more than 250 lakes across the country. The researchers found the highest concentrations of potent liver toxins, known as microcystins, were found in many of Alberta’s lakes. Diane Orihel, lead author of the study and PhD candidate with University of Alberta’s Department of Bio-

logical Sciences, said all of the water samples that were collected from Pine Lake — a popular spot among swimmers, boaters and water-skiiers about 44 km southeast of Red Deer — had detectable concentrations of microcystins. Believed to cause cancer in humans, microcystins are produced by bluegreen algae. Algae growth is dependent on the availability of nitrogen and phosphorous. “The data we have for Pine Lake is that often the (microcystins) levels are low and not a concern but when you have an accumulation of the algae blooms along the shoreline you can get situations where you have concentrations above drinking water guidelines,” Orihel said.

“A big concern is also with pets, if they drink at the shoreline and get a potent dose.” Orihel said the link between pollutants, such as sewage, runoff and fertilizers, and algae blooms is widely known. However, what scientists recently found is that high doses of microcystins can cause liver hemorrhages and, possibly, cancer. “Especially in Alberta, drinking the water or having recreational contact with the water of some of the lakes can be a concern at high enough doses,” Orihel said. She says they have also learned that concentrations of the toxins peak in lakes where natural wetlands and vegetation have been removed from the

shoreline. “When we take out the vegetation we are stopping the last line of defence for the lake,” she said. In Alberta about 45 lakes were surveyed in the study. Sturgeon, Haig and George lakes were among the lakes with the highest amount of microcystins. Microcystins were also found in Blackfalds Lake, a small lake located east of the town but not normally used for recreational purposes. The information is a reminder that more needs to be done to understand the links between algae and microcystins, Orihel said.

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‘The Long Road’ to the screen RED DEER ACTOR SHOWING DIRECTORIAL DEBUT AT CALIFORNIA FILM FESTIVAL BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Such familiar icons as pickup trucks, power lines and a prairie kitchen set a comfortable backdrop for a film that lays open some very uncomfortable realities. Red Deer actor Lori Ravensborg, a part-time instructor at Red Deer College, makes her debut as a director with her 28-minute film The Long Road, being screened on Saturday at the Oceanside Film Festival in Oceanside, Calif. People in cities or on islands in the ocean may not be able to identify with the landscape, but they will be able to identify with the emotional challenges facing an Alberta family, the father and his adult children as they deal with the death of his wife of 41 years, Ravensborg said. Raised in Brooks and educated at Red Deer College, Neighbourhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York and Charles Sturt University in Australia, Ravensborg wrote, produced and directed the film, and also wrote and sang background music.

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Red Deer actor Lori Ravensborg (middle), wrote, produced and directed the 28-minute short film ‘The Long Road’ for her thesis at Charles Sturt University in Australia. She also wrote and sang the background music for the film, which she’ll screen this Saturday at the Oceanside Film Festival in Oceanside, Calif.

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Profound grief expressed at meeting into mall collapse BY COLIN PERKEL THE CANADIAN PRESS

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ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — Residents of this northern Ontario community stood at microphones Wednesday to express frustration, anger, and above all the profound sense of loss caused by the collapse of the town’s mall. The lingering grief was palpable at an informal public meeting of the judicial inquiry they hope will explain why the tragedy struck them almost two months ago. As Commissioner Paul Belanger listened, several residents spoke as if the family home had burned down. “The emotional impact is going to be long-term for many people in this community,” said long-time resident Fran Perkins, who was in the mall on June 23. Speakers noted just how central the

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mall was to their daily lives — as both a shopping destination but also a favoured place to meet, exchange chat, share a coffee, or catch up with the world at the library. The partial collapse of the rooftop garage not only killed two people, it also destroyed 60 per cent of the town’s retail space, including several lowercost stores. Some residents noted that scores of younger people had lost their jobs, while others talked about the difficulty

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“This distinction can be frustrating for members of the public who want to see the perceived wrongdoers penalized,” Belanger said. “Punishment or penalty may follow but not as part of the public inquiry itself.” Belanger also expressed his condolences to the community, saying the tragedy “shook all Ontarians and all Canadians.” For Gary Gendron, whose fiancee Lucie Aylwin, 37, died in the rubble, the loss has only become more acute. “It’s harder now than what it was when they took her body out on the 27th of June,” Gendron said after the meeting. “It’s setting in that she’s not coming back home.” Gendron was to meet privately with Belanger, as were relatives of the other victim, Doloris Perizzolo, 74.

and expense of getting to surrounding communities to buy everyday items such as socks or underwear. Formal hearings are expected to begin early next year as the commission seeks to find out why Algo Centre Mall collapsed and the emergency response, and to make recommendations aimed at preventing a recurrence. In his opening remarks, Belanger said the inquiry’s task is to find out what happened, but not to assign blame.

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Rat-free status may be in jeopardy 19 RATS FOUND AT LANDFILL BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MEDICINE HAT — Alberta’s ratfree status could be in jeopardy after more than a dozen Norway rats were discovered at a landfill in the southeast corner of the province. Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson announced the discovery of the rat colony during a news conference Wednesday at the Medicine Hat regional landfill. The province prides itself on being rat-free, and has only seen isolated cases of the rodents since the 1950s.

jumped off a truck somewhere.” Agricultural fieldmen, known by Albertans as the “Rat Patrol,” eliminate invading rats within a control zone 600 km long and 30 km wide along the province’s eastern boundary. The rat eradication program was implemented in the early 1950s following an outbreak of Norway rats near Alsask, in central Alberta, according to Alberta Agriculture’s website. On the program’s anniversary in 2002, the government estimated that $1 billion has been saved over 50 years in potential property damage, livestock losses, human suffering and health care, as well as lost and contaminated food. The province says one pair of rats can thrive and begin a chain reaction

“We want this dealt with as quickly as possible and we’ll keep at it until the issue is resolved,” Olson said. The 19 rats were found last Thursday and all have been killed, but officials are worried there could be more. Traps and infrared digital cameras have been set up at sites around the dump. Jason Storach, an agricultural fieldman with the local county, said finding so many rats in Alberta is highly unusual. “I’ve been working for Cypress County for five years and we’ve never experienced anything close to this,” Storach said. “For many years previous to this, it’s been one or two rat calls, and one of those will be a muskrat and one of those will happen to be a rat that

of breeding that can produce as many as 15,000 offspring by the end of a year, as long as they are close to food and sheltered from the weather and predators. Public education campaigns in Alberta routinely stress the importance of keeping Alberta rat-free, and members of the public are encouraged to learn to identify Norway rats and alert provincial officials if they spot one. Olson says even though the province is rat-free, some rats still get in. “We’re obviously a very mobile population — people coming in and out of the province and goods and services transporting in and out of the province. And you could never totally prevent a rat from entering Alberta. Rats aren’t respecters of borders.”

MARIACHI INTERNACIONAL AZTECA Giving Red Deer a sneak peak at what is in store for this weekend’s Latin Festival in Red Deer, the Mariachi Internacional Azteca of Mexico performed at the Downtown Market Wednesday afternoon. The Latin Festival takes place Saturday August 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The free one-day gathering on Ross Street and 49th Avenue promises to showcase the best of Latin, music, dance, food arts and crafts. Mariachi Internacional Azteca will perform in the beer gardens Saturday night from 7-9 p.m. Other acts will perform through the day including Orquesta Salsabor Edmonton, Orquesta Latin Combo, Calgary, and Red Deer’s own Grupo Conga. For a complete schedule and details visit www.fiestaval. com Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

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TOXINS: Shot locally Much of the scientists’ understanding of algae booms, she says, has come from a Canadian facility called Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), which the federal government has decided to axe on March 31, 2013. The facility conducts ground-breaking freshwater research and whole-ecosystem research on environmental problems. “The fundamental understanding on algae booms and what causes them has come from the ELA,” Orihel said. “How are we going to address our water quality issues?” More information can be found at www.saveela. org. jjones@reddeeradvocate.com

FILM: Shot locally The Long Road was filmed locally using Central Alberta talent, including such familiar names as actor John Treleaven and production manager James Wilson along with newcomers Shannon Strumecki, Rob Hay, Tamara Werden and Rivera Reese. Red Deer College provided equipment and funding support through its professional development fund while a grant from the Alberta chapter of Women in Film and Television also helped cover the bills. Ravensborg, 41, wrote the 28-minute film for her thesis at Charles Sturt University, based on a conversation she had with her mother about her wishes for the end of her life. Although not autobiographical in nature, it probes challenges that Ravensborg finds very real. The process arose from the need within her thesis

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to develop a project that would extend her skills as a director. “I needed to create a project that was emotionally challenging in nature. The best way for me to do that was to create a myriad of difficult relationships surrounding a family.” The trailer focuses on an heartwrenching scene between father and son, as the father tries to explain the reason for choices he made in dealing with his wife’s illness. Ravensborg calls the scene the big Kahuna of the film. “That would be kind of my ultimate hope, actually, is that there would be emotion attached just from the trailer,” she said. “For me, it felt very true to a prairie story. I wanted there to be a feel of environment and of nature, of knowing where we were. I wanted to get a real flavour of the father, who he was. “He’s an Alberta farm boy, you know — a workedhard, doesn’t-say-more-than-he-has-to kind of guy.” Ravensborg has applied to a number of international festivals to generate exposure for her film, to be screened at Red Deer College on Sept. 29 during Arts and Culture Days. Her future plans include creation of a featurelength film, now underway, that showcases five short films written and directed by five Alberta women whose films tell stories that both collide and interweave with each other. Visit The Long Road at loriravensborg.weebly.com to learn more. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

MALL: Played a central role in the community Michael Mantha, the area’s member of the provincial legislature, spoke eloquently of the central role the mall played in people’s lives, and said the burning question is whether the tragedy was preventable.

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Others wondered why nothing was done about the mall earlier. Residents had complained about its condition, alleging a leaky roof and unsafe escalator were well-known features of the building. “(Where) do you report a mess like we had with the mall,” said Bruce Clarke. “All the residents of Elliot Lake knew how bad it was.” In a statement, Eastwood Mall Inc., owners of the Algo Centre, said they were unaware of any structural issues that could have led to the “surprising” roof collapse. “The owners of the mall have no information or knowledge as to how this event occurred,” the statement said. The statement dismissed as “rumours” talk in town that the owners “knew of a danger, ignored the warnings concerning the roof, yet chose to do nothing.” However, residents will have to wait at least a year for the answers — once the inquiry has reported its findings. Some queried why it would take so long. “We’re trying to do this in the quickest most effective way that we can,” commission co-counsel Bruce Carr-Harris said. “We have an awful lot of work to gather evidence and materials.” Some residents expressed anger at Mayor Rick Hamilton and council for being largely invisible. Hamilton declined a media interview without explanation. Commission lawyers have spent the past few days getting to know the town. Among other things, they met privately with town council on Tuesday and paid a visit to the collapsed mall, peering at the rubble through the emergency fencing. Some residents wondered aloud if hoarding could be put around the site to screen it from view, while Gendron said he wished they would simply clean up the mess. “I hope they tear it down as soon as possible,” Gendron said. “Even going for a walk with the dog in that area is hard.”

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EDMONTON — It was a battle between a group of gardeners carrying spades and pitchforks and a giant pipeline company lining up their bulldozers. In the end, the little guys with the green thumbs won. Plains Midstream Canada has backed off its plans to start construction of a pipeline in north Edmonton that would have destroyed a summer’s worth of work by some community gardeners. The company says it will now wait until Oct. 1, giving the group enough time to harvest their bounty. “It was never ‘I want to win against the big guy.’ I was more concerned about the people here and their needs,” Francisco Huezo said Wednesday while surveying the remaining green leaves sprouting from dirt plots. Huezo said his parents helped start the garden through the Wecan community co-op on the northern outskirts of Edmonton 20 years ago. They wanted to help low-income, immigrant families grow their own food, with some produce going to churches and the Edmonton Food Bank. Last week, co-op staff told him construction of an oil pipeline bordering the garden was going to destroy at least a third of it. On Tuesday, bulldozers were scheduled to rumble through the garden. Dozens of people hunched down in the cold rain to salvage some of their vegetables. Huezo pulled out his potatoes, carrots and cucumbers then gave them all to charity. But that night, he learned Plains Midstream had decided to delay the work. Huevo said his 83-year-old mother, who spent days crying about the pending destruction, is now happy again. And the other gardeners are relieved they won’t be losing their food. “It’s the story everybody likes to hear,” said Huezo. He said he still has some beans, cabbage and zucchini left in the garden. “Hopefully that will mature and we can take it to the food bank as well and give it to people in need.” NDP MLA Deron Bilous, who represents the riding, helped the gardeners protest the construction. He scolded the province for approving construction without thinking about the timing of harvest. The company’s change of heart will hopefully show other community groups they can also win their battles, Bilous said. “They can speak out and it does make a difference. This is democracy in action.” The province, which leases the 2 ½ hectares of land to the garden group, helped broker the deal. “We wanted to make sure that (the gardeners) could continue to do the good work that they have done,” said Sharon Lopatka, a spokeswoman with Alberta Infrastructure. She said the pipeline construction should be complete by early next year so the entire garden can be planted again in the spring. Plains Midstream has agreed to clean up the site and replace its topsoil once the pipe is buried underground, she said.

Three Canadian cities are among the world’s top five most livable cities. Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary made The Economist magazine’s 2012 list released earlier this week. The survey ranks 140 cities based on a number of factors, including health care, stability, culture and environment, education and infrastructure — with a score of up to 100. Vancouver was the highestranked Canadian city, coming in third with an overall score of 97.3; Toronto came in fourth at 97.2, and Calgary tied for fifth place with Adelaide, Australia, at 96.6.

Melbourne, Australia topped the list with a score of 97.5, followed by Vienna, which scored 97.4. It is the second year in a row that Melbourne, dubbed the cultural capital of Australia, has been declared the world’s best place to live. The cities were measured acceptable, tolerable, uncomfortable, undesirable or intolerable under each of the categories. The magazine says the rankings show that mid-sized cities in wealthy countries with low populations tend to score the highest year after year. The survey’s authors say they only looked at places where people would want to live or visit. They also noted that existing

conflict or the possibility of one brought down the scores of many cities and pointed to the Arab Spring, the civil war in Libya and economic unrest in Greece as examples. According to the survey, Dhaka, Bangladesh is the world’s least livable city, coming in last with a score of 38.7. Top 10 most livable cities: 1. Melbourne, Australia 2. Vienna, Austria 3. Vancouver 4. Toronto 5. (tie) Calgary and Adelaide, Australia 7. Sydney, Australia 8. Helsinki, Finland 9. Perth, Australia 10. Auckland, New Zealand

Alberta woman found alive after missing for two weeks in dense bush THE CANADIAN PRESS CALLING LAKE — A woman missing for two weeks in the rugged bush and muskeg of northcentral Alberta has been found alive. Rhonda Cardinal was reported missing Aug. 1 from a remote hunting cabin in the Calling Lake area. RCMP say the 41-yearold woman flagged down a vehicle on a remote road Wednesday about 22 km from where she was reported missing. A Husky Oil employee drove her to his work site and then a helicopter pilot flew her to hospital in Athabasca where she was treated for minor injuries. When Cardinal went missing, police and civilian search teams combed the dense bush and boggy ground for days looking for her. RCMP, who called off the main search last Wednesday, praised the Husky employee and he-

licopter pilot for helping Cardinal as well as the civilian search and rescue volunteers. “I cannot thank those who helped us enough,” Sgt. Brian Scott, commander of the Athabasca RCMP detachment, said

in a release. “On terms of recognizing the hard work and continuous effort they all put in trying to locate Rhonda, working through adverse and challenging conditions, in the hopes of finding her alive, we

owe them a large heartfelt thank-you.” Police say Cardinal’s family has been notified and are grateful she survived her ordeal in the woods.

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Wish upon a revenue star TOO MUCH OPTIMISM IN THE 2012 ‘FUDGE-IT’ BUDGET EXPLAINS ALBERTA’S EXPANDED DEFICIT BY MARK MILKE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Back in the mid-1990s, British Columbia’s New Democratic government published a pre-election budget that forecast a balanced ledger for the thenending fiscal year. The Glen Clark government quickly dropped the writ and narrowly won re-election. But soon after the election, the government revised its forecast. A deficit of almost $400-million was predicted, about what some private forecasters predicted back when the original budget was released. Even worse for the government, freedom of information requests made by the media to the provincial Finance Department revealed that bureaucrats had been pressured to inject “optimism” into the original budget. One document revealed how even the finance minister informed the premier early in the budget process that revenue forecasts were “considerably above her comfort range.” Still, pre-election, the premier’s political staff had insisted more “revenue optimism” was needed in everything from corporate profits to the price of softwood lumber. They pressured department officials to such an end. One high-ranking civil servant even signed an internal document that showed how she emphatically disagreed with the overly optimistic revenue projections forced on her by the premier’s political staff. (It was those revenue projections that allowed for the balanced budget claim.) Such post-election revelations led the 1996 budget to be known as the “fudge-it” budget, and the NDP’s popularity fell to historic lows. I note the bit of British Columbia budgetary history because, back in February, the Alberta government forecast an $886-million deficit for the current year and a balanced budget next year. Problematically, the government’s revenue assumptions were already on thin ice back at budget time and are again relevant as the governing politicians keep hinting this year’s deficit may be worse than assumed in the February budget. We’ll know for sure by the end of this month when the province reports publicly on the first quarter and updates its deficit projection. In those February forecasts, the government was in line with private sector forecasts on oil and gas prices — albeit from late 2011 and early January of this year. But by February, it was clear even those forecasts were out of whack. In February, the very week that the Alberta government released Budget 2012 and predicted an average price of

$3.00 (per gigajoule) natural gas, Calgary’s First Energy Capital Corp. cut its own estimate of gas to just $2.27. The difference mattered then and now, as lower resources prices mean less revenue for provincial coffers and more red ink. While the province at least hewed to private sector forecasts on oil and gas during its budget preparations, defensible if not overly cautious, the government deliberately ignored private sector forecasts on other matters. For example, Budget 2012 forecast that Alberta’s economy would grow by 3.8 per cent in both 2012 and 2013. That was about one-fifth higher than private sector estimates which pegged Alberta GDP growth at 3.1 per cent and 3.2 per cent in 2012 and 2013 respectively. Similarly, the government assumed real personal income growth would rise by 6.2 per cent in 2012 and 6 per cent in 2013. But the average of private sector forecasts pegged real growth much lower, at 4.5 per cent in 2012 and

To discover how well Alberta is doing financially, let’s reduce it to something we all understand — the family budget BY ROBERT ASCAH SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE How well is the Alberta government doing financially? To find out, let’s use a financial checkup approach a family would face. First, some provisos: The net income number chosen for “Martha and Henry” is arbitrary and serves as the base relative to other assets, expenditures (health and education) and revenue (investment income, resource revenue). Martha and Henry live in Alberta and are in their late 40s. They are seeking some guidance on how to manage their complex finances. Martha is a professional and Henry owns a small business. With five children, and grandchildren on the way, the cost of education is a major challenge for them. Now add to that the rising costs of aging parents who will require medical treatment and long-term care. In general terms, the couple is in pretty good fiscal shape compared with their out-of-province friends. They have inherited a significant real estate holding that they are selling off each year to pay some of their current expenses. Married since their early 20s, the couple has been on a financial roller-coaster. They were initially forced to borrow heavily in the mid-1980s as their income fell due to a deep recession and, in particular, declining revenue from the sale of their farmland. After about eight years of borrowing, the couple decided they needed to cut back on their maintenance and other expenses. Through a combination of tough expenditure control and rising farm land values, going into their early 30s the couple was able to pay off their debt and begin to save. But while things are going pretty well, Martha and Henry remain concerned about their future and

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4.7 per cent in 2013. Again, the government chose an artificially high number. Perhaps the most glaring example of where the province chose optimistic assumptions was in corporate profits. The province assumed growth in corporate profits of 11.8 per cent in 2012 and a whopping 17.5 per cent in 2013. The government forecasts were thus five times as optimistic for 2012 and almost three times as optimistic for 2013 compared to the private sector (which forecast growth of just 2.3 per and 6.2 per cent respectively). In response to a recent report by myself and a colleague that noted such out-of-whack optimism and the rapid decline in Alberta’s net financial assets (we’re down by half in just five years), Finance Minister Doug Horner told one reporter that “It’s great to have great hindsight, 20-20 vision in the rear-view mirror.” That response implies the government’s artificial sunshine on budget

that of their children. Will they be able to leave their children a legacy beyond what they inherited? Their incomes have increased modestly in today’s booming economy but their expenses have also gone up about five to 10 per cent a year and it is difficult to balance their budget. “Will we be able to count on the significant revenue each year from our land?” worries Martha.

Snapshot The people: Martha, 46, Henry, 48 Annual income after tax: Total of $250,000, including $70,000 in land sales and $10,000 in investment income The problem: Large land inheritance that encourages selling the inheritance to fund current consumption Total assets: Total of $2.07 million, including $140,000 in financial assets; real estate, $130,000; land for sale, $1.80 million. The plan: Rely less on converting the inheritance to cash and consume less. Increase annual income and invest land proceeds in diversified pool of assets. Annual expenses: Total of $260,000, including health $104,000; education, $65,000; capital maintenance, $39,000; donations, $26,000; utilities and other, $26,000. The payoff: A substantial legacy that funds the future needs of the family without too much reliance on land sales. Liabilities: Company pension, $60,000. Net assets: $2.01 million. The principal challenge facing the couple is their spending: they are spending more each year than they are earning. Each year, about one-quarter of their income comes from the sale of inherited land. Unfortunately, land sales fluctuate considerably in value. They firmly believe they have enough regular income to meet the growing needs of their family. “Yet it is very hard to say no to aging parents and grandparents and our children when they see the wealth

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numbers is only clear now. Wrong. It was obvious in February. All the above figures were published in the government’s own February budget. So the government knew the private sector estimates and deliberately chose optimistic figures anyway. It did so with income growth, corporate profits and Alberta’s GDP. That wish-upon-a-revenue-star approach allowed the province to forecast a relatively small deficit this year. It also allowed the government to predict — on the eve of an election — a surplus for next year. History never repeats exactly. But in its revenue optimism, the most recent Alberta budget eerily resembles a much earlier set of figures produced by B.C.’s NDP. Mark Milke is the Alberta director of the Fraser Institute and co-author with Gerry Angevine of Alberta’s 2012 Fiscal Time Bomb. This column was distributed by Troy Media.

generated by our land sales,” says Martha. But, adds Henry, “We do recognize the volatility of a big part of our income. We need to set priorities on spending, but everything seems to be a priority right now.” Another challenge facing the couple is that, each year, health expenditures consume more and more of their budget. As well, they worry whether they are investing enough in educating their children. What do I recommend Martha and Henry do to overcome their dilemma? First, unlike many Canadians who have run up large debts to buy a home, cars and vacations, Martha and Henry have significant physical and financial assets that can be sold for ready cash. Second, the couple has to realize that, while the sale of farmland offers an easy-out to the problem of spending more than their annual income, they need to sit down with their family and set priorities on their expenses. To leave their children in a comparable financial situation as to when they started their family, they must create a savings fund that will generate sufficient income to replace the current income from land sales. This will not be easy: in fact, some family members may even argue that the couple should just work longer hours to bring in more income to meet the family’s needs. The couple’s dilemma cannot be solved without some sacrifices. Some of the perks they and the family currently enjoy will have to be dispensed with. The family must determine the difference between a “need” and a “want.” They will have to build financial assets to match the value of the land inheritance by saving a fixed percentage of the land sales. Investment income can grow quickly with the benefits of compound interest. The couple will also have to relax their rigid views about earning additional income because the family’s current commitments mean that the transition to a savings mode will take several years. The longer the family waits, the more difficult the future sacrifices will be, Bob Ascah is director of the Institute for Public Economics at the University of Alberta. This column was distributed by Troy Media.

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WINNIPEG — A chronic criminal who agreed REGINA — Only two per cent of Canadians who to be banished from Manitoba for five years is now responded to a new opinion poll believed climate fighting the unusual court order. change is not occurring. Alanna Phizacklea lives in British Columbia after A further nine per cent believed climate change is occurring naturally and 54 per cent felt both humans and Mother Nature are playing a role. The findings are in a survey by Insightrix Research for IPAC-CO2 Research Inc., a University-of-Regina-based centre that studies carbon capture and storage. Centre chief executive Carmen Dybwad said the results released Wednesday show Canadians overwhelmingly believe climate change is real. “When you say that 98 per cent of people believe this, I mean the kind of frivolous answer would be like two per cent still believe that there are little green spacemen around. I mean two per cent believing that climate change isn’t occurring is pretty significant,” said Dybwad. “No, you’re never going to have 100 per cent ever.” The online poll of 1,550 respondents was done between May 29 Dryer Washer and June 11. There were five op• 6.0 cu.ft. • 9.0 cu.ft. tions given to the ques• 10-year warranty • TrueSteam™ tion: “Where do you on motor technology stand on the issue of climate change?” Re® • ENERGY STAR qualiﬁed • SpotClean™ cycle spondents were asked to choose whether climate change is occurring partially due to human activity and partially due to natural climate variation; climate change is occurring due to human activity; climate change is occurring due to natural climate variation; climate change is not occurring at all; or not sure. Nine per cent believed climate change is occurring due to natural climate variations. Almost one-third — 32 per cent — of respondents said they believed climate change is happenConvection C Refrigerator ing because of human • 18 cu.ft. Oven activity. More than half • EZ Open of those who responded • Fan convection Handle™ — 54 per cent — said • Dual Rapid boil ® • ENERGY STAR they believed it’s a comelement qualiﬁ ed bination of both. • AccuBake™ Two per cent said they uniform baking Steam Washer & Steam Dryer didn’t believe climate Dryer Washer change is occurring at • 7.3 cu.ft. • 4.3 cu.ft. all. Four per cent were • Deep steam cycle • Steam drying technology not sure. ®

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Pawsitive workout Three million walking, running dogs make treadmills newest revolution in canine exercise equipment

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Top and bottom: Chryses, a Belgian Malinois, walks the Jog-A-Dog treadmill as part of a demonstration in the enrichment centre at LA Dog Works in Los Angeles. The Jog-A-Dog is an industrial model used for professional purposes, unlike the DogPacer, which is meant for home. Left: Andrew Rosenthal, owner of LA Dog Works, watches Trixie, a pit bull, using an aquatic treadmill meant for dogs in need of lower impact exercise. The aquatic treadmill is one of three different types at LA Dog Works. LA Dog Works is a 24-hour dog care centre, which includes boarding, grooming, training, daycare, hydrotherapy, massage therapy and a retail store.

BY SUE MANNING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Like any true celebrity, Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier from “The Artist” and “Water for Elephants,” puts in his time on the treadmill. At 10, Uggie doesn’t do a heavy workout, just a light trot and walking, said owner-trainer Omar Von Muller of Los Angeles. But Von Muller bought Uggie a DogPacer for those times when he can’t go out because of weather, work or paparazzi. “It’s important to keep him in shape,” Von Muller said. “If they don’t get their exercise, they get old too fast, just like people.” Some 3 million dogs across the country were using treadmills in 2010, according to a survey of pet owners by the American Pet Products Association. The group asked about treadmills for the first time in its 201½012 survey because the machines were selling so briskly, APPA President Bob Vetere said. It may look like the dog is going nowhere. But pet owners with fat, old or misbehaving dogs say they measure the benefits of canine treadmills in pounds, years and sleep. Heather Chau bor-

rowed a DogPacer when her rescue dog Heidi arrived weighing 115 pounds. Heidi is now down to 80 pounds, and Chau, a Las Vegas bookkeeper, was so impressed, she returned the donated DogPacer and bought her own. Now all four of her dogs use the treadmill. Chau explains that she can’t walk four dogs at a time, and summer in Las Vegas heats up early and winds down late. “I want to make sure the rest of their lives are the healthiest we can make them. If the treadmill promotes a longer life, then it’s easy to do it each day. Whatever they have been through is in the past. Whatever we can do now to help them lead a healthier, better life is worth it,” Chau said.

Treadmills come in a range of sizes and prices. At LA Dog Works in Los Angeles, owner Andrew Rosenthal has a DogPacer, one of the newest and least expensive on the market at $499, that his Alsatian German shepherd Josh likes to use. Rosenthal’s 24-hour dog care centre, which includes boarding, grooming, training, daycare, hydrotherapy, massage therapy and a retail store, also uses a $3,000 Jog A Dog and a $40,000 underwater treadmill. The most visible difference between a human treadmill and a canine treadmill is the

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Outrage over delay in fishing edict Early in August the gov- to sample the fish population ernment announced the im- to see if it has been damaged position of catch and release by the oil spill. fishing only on the Red Deer Worse, who the government River and tribuis going to find to taries upstream of do the work? Dickson Dam, so When it comes to the new Alberta biologists and othdepartment of Ener scientists, there vironment and Sushave been too few tainable Resource “they” there for far Development can too long. sample fish populaThose of us who tions to assess damwatch these things age from the June have seen the de7 Plains Midstream mise of Fish and oil pipeline leak Wildlife coming for into the river near nearly 40 years. Sundre. From about the Everyone, everymid-fifties, AlberBOB where, including ta’s Fish and WildSCAMMELL river guides and life Division, parjournalists, is outticularly its bioloraged, asking in togists, was the envy tal harmony: “why of virtually every did they take two months to jurisdiction in North America. make such an obviously necesThen, in the mid-seventies, sary decision?” the nickel and diming started, I am outraged that nobody and Fish and Wildlife gradualseems to get it, the obvi- ly lost most of its best people. ous answer to the question: The budget slashing and there is no longer any “they” burning of Premier Klein’s there, perhaps not even any f i r s t a d m i n i s t r a t i o n h i t “there.” SRD particularly hard, and At the turn of the last cen- sounded the death knell for tury, Alberta was a blackened, its Fish and Wildlife Diviscorched earth, a fish and sion. wildlife wasteland, the sorry Meanwhile, King Ralph result of rampant market hunt- put his money on B.C. and ing and the use of wild fires in did his recreating at the the killing of what few buffalo fishing lodge he invested in were left. there. The farsighted pioneers of The penultimate killing what was to become the Al- blow was when, late last year, berta Fish and Game Asso- Alberta’s fish and wildlife ofciation lobbied the govern- ficers were transferred from ment of the new province for SRD and Fish and Wildlife to game protection legislation the Department of the Soliciand the creation of a gov- tor General. ernmental agency charged Now, our new premier, with the duty of enforcing Alison Redford, has adminthat legislation and other- istered the coup de grace, towise protecting and manag- tally erasing the more than ing fish and game. 100 year existence of the AlT h e y w e r e s u c c e s s f u l , berta agency that managed and for more than a cen- and protected our fish and tury there has been a spe- wildlife. cific fish and game entity Fortunately, that proud attached to various govern- history got published just in ment departments. the nick of time, in 2005 in the At first it was the Game form of the book, published Branch, then a Fisheries by the Fish and Wildlife HisBranch was added in 1930, torical Society and available then, in 1936, they were com- from the Alberta Federabined as the Fish and Game tion of Naturalists: Fish, Fur, Branch. & Feathers, Fish and Wildlife Finally, or so we might like Conservation in Alberta: 1905— to think now, in 1959 it be- 2005. came the Fish and Wildlife It is a handsome book, lavDivision yo-yoing under seven ishly illustrated, big and heavy different government depart- enough to serve as the tombments, most recently Sustain- stone of the entity it memoriable Resource Development, alizes. until the division suddenly The book is full of the acand totally disappeared in tual words of the many venerthe recent combining of the ated giants of the division who Department of the Environ- gave so much to Albertans and ment with SRD. our fish and wildlife. So, after more than a cenMany of those words are tury, there is no longer any bitter as the retiree reflects “they” or even “there” when on what has happened to him it comes to managing and pro- or her. tecting fish and wildlife in AlAnd, more importantly on berta. what was obviously happening That is why it takes two to the formerly great Fish and months for a simple decision Wildlife Division.

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Fish, Fur, & Feathers, Fish and Wildlife Conservation in Alberta: 1905-2005, the proud history got published just in the nick of time, in 2005 in the form of the book, published by the Fish and Wildlife Historical Society and available from the Alberta Federation of Naturalists Always blunt, Bill Wishart, once the division’s legendary and venerated research biologist, has this to say: “I retired early because there was a change of administration and focus. I got the impression that Fish and Wildlife was a pain in the ass for government, particularly the habitat section.” Nobel laureate in literature, William Faulkner once observed “the past is not dead, it’s not even over.”

History has repeated itself: fish and wildlife and their habitats are again in danger in Alberta, not from fire and market hunting, but from the ravages of big oil and its unholy alliance with federal and provincial Conservative governments that constantly exploit everything and rarely conserve anything. As in 1905, Albertans now have no fish and wildlife division to act quickly and scientifically to preserve

and protect fish and wildlife habitats from disasters like the June 7 Red Deer River spill. RIP Fish and Wildlife Division, but not too long; a resurrection is urgently needed to protect the habitats of all Albertans, including our fish and wildlife. Bob Scammell is an awardwinning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

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Crooked Tail the hen Too much iced tea likes life outside roost linked to kidney stones Crooked Tail the hen has flown the she flees. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like she can read my mind. coop. For three summers she was conShe will be happily doing her singtent to scratch about the ample sized song chirping and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll think, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe chicken pen. I could corner her over by the greenA pen that is more massive house.â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just think it. than ample. Chickens love to I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even pause in my scratch and soon reduce most weed pulling. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no runs to barren parking lots. good. Our run is so big I have to No sooner has the thought mow it just so the chickens formed in my mind than can see where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going. Crooked Tail abruptly stops And yet, despite all this her singing, gives me the room to roam, a comfortable stink eye and takes off at a coop, fresh water and an run across the lawn. all you can eat grain buffet, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsettling. Crooked Tail has moved out. The obvious explanation Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit insulting; and woris she is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stealing a nestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; risome. an old fashioned term for SHANNON She hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t moved away ala chicken that starts laying MCKINNON together, she has just moved her eggs in a secluded spot beyond the coop and run. with the intention of setting. The first time I noticed she A hen will disappear and was out, night was falling and just when you think a hawk I figured she would be grateful to get or a coyote has made off with her, she back in. triumphantly returns with a dozen little I was wrong. I spent almost an hour chicks bringing up the rear. chasing her about (herding chickens is The problem is Crooked Tail hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about as easy as herding cats) before produced a single egg for weeks. managing to corner her. I know she hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, because she is our I carried her to the safety of the coop only Ameraucana and Ameraucanas lay and set her on the roost. The next day blue eggs. she was out again. All our other chickens lay brown Concerned about coyotes and foxes eggs. I once again attempted to catch her Chickens will go through a molt pebut for a chicken she is surprisingly riod where they stop laying and shed shrewd. some feathers, before rebuilding their Wily from our first go round, she reserves and taking up laying again; and avoided corners at all costs which left thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what she has been doing. us with miles of open country side to On high production chicken farms zigzag about in. they are usually slaughtered when they I gave up in frustration, thinking a reach this stage, as they never return to night outside would soon have her ea- the same rate of egg making after they ger enough to return to the comforts of moult. home. On our farm even if their only contriStill, I tossed and turned uneasily bution is to the feed and electricity bill, and when I did finally sleep I dreamt of they get to stay. coyotes and chicken dinners. Well, unless they run away. The next day I opened the gate so she Perhaps Crooked Tailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moult brought could get back in on her own. on some meditative reflection. The good news is the rest of the flock Maybe moulting counts as one of eyed the open gate with much suspicion, those life changing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aha!â&#x20AC;? moments and and voted to stay inside. she decided to embark on a grand adThe bad news is that Crooked Tail venture while the vestiges of youth were has embraced her newfound freedom still upon her. and isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going home. All I know for sure is she is the Despite Rusty the Rooster crowing happiest looking chicken I have ever desperately for her return, she spends seen. her days wandering through the garAnd who am I to deny her happiness? dens, visiting the sheep and strolling Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad she is enjoying her newfound over to chat with the horses, ignoring freedom but at the same time I hope she her former roost mates. tires of her adventure and returns to the She even visits me as I work in the coop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; safe, sound and soon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to regale yard. her roosting companions with enough And she sings. tales to keep them entertained for years As I work my way up and down the to come. rows pulling weeds, she follows me about chirping out her happy little Shannon McKinnon is a humour colclucking mantra. umnist from northern B.C. You can catch She is the very definition of content. up on past columns by visiting www.shanBut as soon as I think of catching her nonmckinnon.com

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Dunn powers Sox over Jays MELKY CABRERA

CABRERA GONE FOR 50 All-star game MVP Melky Cabrera was suspended for 50 games without pay Wednesday after the San Francisco Giants outfielder tested positive for testosterone. The Major League Baseball said Cabrera tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing substance in violation of the drug agreement between owners and the players’ association. “My positive test was the result of my use of a substance I should not have used,” Cabrera said in a statement released by the union. “I accept my suspension under the Joint Drug Program and I will try to move on with my life. I am deeply sorry for my mistake and I apologize to my teammates, to the San Francisco Giants organization and to the fans for letting them down.” Cabrera is batting .346 with 11 home runs and 60 RBIs in his first season with San Francisco and, flashing bright orange spikes, singled and hit a two-run homer last month in the National League’s 8-0 all-star win, which secured homefield advantage for the World Series. He will miss the final 45 games of the regular season and serve the remainder of the suspension at the start of next season or during the post-season, depending on whether the Giants make the playoffs and how far they advance. “We were extremely disappointed,” the Giants said. “We fully support Major League Baseball’s policy and its efforts to eliminate performance enhancing drugs from our game.”

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Saturday

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Sunday

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WEDNESDAY SCORES MLB Chilliwack 5 Calgary

Colorado

7 Milw.

Cubs

7 Houston 2

Detroit

5 Minn.

Seattle

1 T. Bay

Miami

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Wash.

6 San Fran. 4

Cinc.

6 Mets

Baltimore 5 Boston

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K. City

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St. Louis

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Dodgers

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Yankees

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Angels

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THE CANADIAN PRESS White Sox 9 Jays 5 TORONTO — Adam Dunn belted his major league-leading 34th homer to anchor a five-run seventh inning and power the Chicago White Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Wednesday night. Dunn sent right-hander Brad Lincoln’s third offering into the second deck to break a 4-4 tie, much to the dismay of a Rogers Centre gathering of 20,119. Dayan Viciedo added a two-run shot off Lincoln that put Chicago ahead 9-4. Dewayne Wise also homered and drove in four runs for Chicago (64-52), which has won 14 of its last 21 games but earned just its fifth win in 20 contests in Rogers Centre. Toronto (55-62) suffered its second straight loss to Chicago and seventh defeat in nine games overall. The Blue Jays erased

a 4-0 Chicago lead with one run in the fifth when Omar Vizuel stole third and scored after being hit by Chicago catcher A.J Pierznyski’s throw to third. Then in the sixth, Kelly Johnson’s threerun homer, his 14th of the season, made it 4-4 after Edwin Encarnacion’s leadoff single and David Cooper’s groundrule double. Jeff Mathis had a solo homer in the ninth for Toronto. Left-hander Ricky Romero (8-10) lost his ninth straight decision for Toronto. He pitched into the seventh and left the game tied 4-4 after issuing consecutive walks to Alejandro De Aza and Kevin Youkillis. Romero surrendered six earned runs on eight hits with two walks, five strikeouts and two hit batters on the night. Gavin Floyd (9-9) went six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) and eight hits with eight strikeouts for American

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Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn, right, celebrates with teammate A.J.Pierzynski, left, after hitting a three-run homerun against the Toronto Blue Jays during seventh inning in Toronto on Wednesday. League Central-leading Chicago. Chicago opened the scoring with two in the second, thanks to Wise’s bases-loaded single. Pierzynski, Alex Ramirez, Viciedo and Wise all singled to open the frame, with Encarnacion — making a rare appearance in left field — try-

ing a nice diving attempt at Wise’s hit but failing to make the catch. But Encarnacion lay against the wall grasping his shoulder as the two Chicago runs scored before getting up and throwing the ball back into the infield. Encarnacion remained in the game and

Romero got Orlando Hudson to fly out and fanned De Aza before Youkilis flied out to end the threat. Wise’s two-run shot in the fourth put Chicago ahead 4-0. Wise, who came into the game with just 10 runs-batted in, also brought home Viciedo, who walked.

King Felix tosses MLB’s 23rd perfect game BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE — His arms outstretched to the sky, about to be swallowed by anxious teammates who ignored him for most of nine innings, Felix Hernandez had finally done it. Ever since his major league debut as a baby-faced 19-year-old with wild curly hair and a hat that never sat straight, he had chased perfection. Now King Felix had his crowning achievement. No hits, no runs, nobody allowed on base. “It was always in my mind, every game. ’I need to throw a perfect game.’ For every pitcher, I think it’s in their mind,” Hernandez said. “Today it happened and it’s something special. I don’t have any words to explain this. This is pretty amazing. It doesn’t happen every day.” Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory Wednesday. The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner has never hid his desire for pitching perfection. For a franchise on its way to an 11th straight season without a playoff appearance, Hernandez is the one constant keeping fans interested in Mariners baseball. He’s revered in the Pacific Northwest, not only for his performance on the mound, but for his willingness to stay. When he could have waited and sought a bigger pay-

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez celebrates after throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, in Seattle. day elsewhere, Hernandez signed an extension in 2010 that will keep him in Seattle through the 2014 season. So when the “King’s Court” of yellowshirted fans in the left-field corner began chanting “Let’s Go Felix!” to start the eighth inning, it spread through the entire

stadium. The crescendo of screams and yells finally reached its pinnacle at 3:02 p.m. PDT when Hernandez threw a called third strike past Sean Rodriguez to ignite the celebration. Riding down in a crowded elevator after the game, Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik jokingly held his cellphone to his ear and said “no, we’re not trading Felix.” “It almost seems like a matter of time before this happens,” Seattle catcher John Jaso said. “A little dribbler here or something it’s ruined, but his competitive attitude and competitive mind he brings out to the mound each time he pitches, you know you have a guy out there who is going to give you a chance to win.” It was the third perfect game in baseball this season — a first — joining gems by Chicago’s Philip Humber against the Mariners in April and San Francisco’s Matt Cain versus Houston in June. More than half of all perfectos — 12 — have come in the last 25 seasons. This also was the sixth no-hitter in the majors this season, three of them at Safeco Field. Humber threw his gem in Seattle, then six Mariners pitchers combined to hold the Los Angeles Dodgers hitless at the park on June 8. There have been seven no-hitters in a season twice since 1900. It happened in 1990 and again in 1991, with Nolan Ryan throwing two in those days.

Red Deer City finishes season on high note BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF City 0 Angels 0 The only way the Red Deer City FC could have had a better finish to the Alberta Major Women’s Soccer League season was with a victory. Still their 0-0 draw with the Edmonton Angels left a good taste in their mouths. “Definitely,” said City head coach Paul Morigeau, who took over control of the team after Chris Keem returned to Ontario. “The last time we played them I wasn’t with the team, but it was something like 10-0 (actually 8-0), but I don’t want to remember that. Tonight the girls played a great game and in the second half they may have had a little better of the play, but we had three or four awesome chances.” It would have been easy for the Red Deer girls to throw in the towel as they headed into their final game with a 0-12-1 record. “We talked before the game to stay in it and take some points off that team,” added Morigeau. “They’re a perennially one of the top teams in the league and you want to send them away unhappy.” Morigeau also gave credit to the players for making adjustments on the field during the game. “The girls took it upon themselves to talk about how to deal with the Angels and they made excellent adjustments on the field. It was a good way to finish and the girls have to feel good as they move on this season.” Several of the players will

play for the RDC Queens, who are already preparing for the opening of their season, while others are still with the U18 program. Keeper Lauren Good will play with the University of Calgary Dinos after two seasons with the Queens. “She made the U of C as one of their goalies and she’s been great for us,” said Morigeau. “On Sunday we lost 1-0 to the Callies in Calgary and she must have made 25 saves. She wasn’t as busy tonight, but she was good. In fact she had to much practice this year. But we do develop some great goalies.” Keem returned to Ontario earlier this month leaving the executive director position with Red Deer City Soccer and the head coaching position vacant. “Chris was on contract and really it was all based on whether his wife moved out here (from Ontario),” explained Morigeau. “I understand she got a promotion at work, so he moved back.” They still have three people working in the association’s office, so they won’t need to fill Keem’s position right away. “I believe they may look for a general manager, which seems to be the best fit,” Morigeau explained. “But I can’t get into that right now.” Red Deer will host the provincial U12-18 Tier II championships this weekend at Edgar Park and McLean Fields. “The ASA Alberta Soccer Association) runs it and the Renegades are playing in it and will be assisting. I coach an U18 team and we’ll be working as well,” said Morigeau. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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Edmonton Angel Rebecca Brandt, left, and Red Deer City player Adi Moyer collide at the Red Deer field during a soccer match Wednesday.

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New York Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston Toronto

American League East Division W L Pct 70 47 .598 64 53 .547 63 54 .538 57 61 .483 55 62 .470

GB — 6 7 131/2 15

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 64 52 .552 63 55 .534 54 64 .462 51 65 .440 50 67 .427

GB — 2 101/2 13 141/2

Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle

West Division W L Pct 67 49 .578 62 56 .526 61 55 .521 55 64 .462

GB — 5 1/2 6 131/2

Oakland (Straily 0-0) at Kansas City (Hochevar 7-10), 6:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Price 15-4) at L.A. Angels (Haren 8-9), 8:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Baltimore at Detroit, 5:05 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Texas at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m. Cleveland at Oakland, 8:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Today’s Games Texas (D.Holland 7-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 11-6), 11:05 a.m. Boston (Buchholz 10-3) at Baltimore (Tillman 5-2), 5:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Liriano 3-10) at Toronto (Laffey 3-3), 5:07 p.m.

Washington Atlanta New York Philadelphia Miami

National League East Division W L Pct 73 45 .619 68 49 .581 55 62 .470 54 63 .462 53 65 .449

GB — 41/2 171/2 181/2 20

Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Houston

Central Division W L Pct 71 46 .607 64 53 .547 64 53 .547 52 64 .448 46 70 .397 39 80 .328

GB — 7 7 181/2 241/2 33

TORONTO — With one month to go before the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement expires, the league and players seem no closer to a deal than when talks began in June. In fact, it appears as though the divide may have grown even wider. After waiting several weeks to receive a proposal from the NHL Players’ Association, it took commissioner Gary Bettman less than 24 hours to conclude that the union’s initial offering held little appeal for the owners. “There’s still a wide gap between us with not much time to go,” Bettman said Wednesday. “I do think it’s fair to say that the sides are still apart — far apart — and have different views of the world and the issues,” he added. The comments weren’t encouraging for those hoping to see the league avoid its second lockout in as many negotiations, and the third on Bettman’s watch. The current CBA expires Sept. 15 and Bettman has already made it clear that the league will enact a

work stoppage if a new deal isn’t in place by then. On Tuesday, the union put forth a proposal that included a smaller percentage of revenues for players over the next three seasons in exchange for an expanded revenue sharing program to help struggling teams. The NHLPA estimated that players would be giving up US$465 million in salaries if the league continued on its pace of seven per cent growth each season. However, that math didn’t add up for the league. “I think it’s fair to say that we value the proposal and what it means in terms of its economics differently than the players’ association does,” said Bettman. “I think there still are a number of issues where we’re looking at the world differently. I’m not sure that there has yet been a recognition of the economics in our world — and I mean the greater world and the sports industry, taking into account what recently happened with the NFL and the NBA.” Both of those leagues went through lockouts before ultimately seeing the players’ share in revenue reduced.

GB — 1 61/2 131/2 191/2

Today’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Blanton 8-10) at Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 144), 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Harvey 1-3) at Cincinnati (H.Bailey 10-7), 5:10 p.m. San Diego (Marquis 6-6) at Atlanta (Medlen 3-1), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 2-7) at Milwaukee (Estrada 0-5), 6:10 p.m. Arizona (Cahill 9-10) at St. Louis (Lohse 12-2), 6:15 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 9-11) at Colorado (White 2-6), 6:40 p.m. Friday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Washington, 5:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 5:35 p.m. Arizona at Houston, 6:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. Miami at Colorado, 6:40 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 8:05 p.m. Red Deer Senior Men’s League Gary Moe Volkswagen 10 The Hideout 7

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West Division W L Pct 65 53 .551 64 54 .542 58 59 .496 52 67 .437 44 71 .383

Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

JUNIOR GOLF OLDS — Jacob Thomas of Edmonton needed an extra hole to edge Red Deer’s Logan Hill and win the McLennan Ross/Sun Junior Tour stop Wednesday. The pair tied with 77s with Thomas dropping a birdie putt on the par5 18th to win on the first extra hole. Thomas, 14, won the 14-and-under division with Hill, 15, taking top spot in the 15-16 year-old category. Jaxon Lynn of Sylvan Lake had a 79 and tied for fourth overall and was third in the 15-16 year-old division. Theo Olver of Three Hills came in with an 84 and placed fourth and Brendan Howard of Innisfail an 88 and was fifth, behind Hill. Sam Beaverhammen of Rocky Mountain House had a 100 and was fourth in the 14-and-under category with Spencer Bearchell of Olds fifth at 101. Ryan Caines of Sundre shot an 80 and was tied for third in the 17-19 year-old division. Claire McMahon of Balmoral placed second in the girls’ division with a 91, eight strokes back of Kenna Hughes of Calgary. Nicole Schultz of Olds was sixth with a 100. The tour makes a stop at Black Bull in Ma-Me-O Beach today and will be in Innisfail Wednesday.

which comes with a binder full of activities and drills. Each coach will also receive a binder with step-by-step practice plans. Player registration is on Sept. 4 and Sept. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Sept. 5 and 7 from 6-9 p.m. at the Collicutt Centre. The website is www.reddeerbball.ca with twitter at #reddeerbball or email reddeerbball@gmail.com

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BRIEFS Canada still undefeated EDMONTON — Team Canada sits at 5-0 at the women’s baseball World Cup heading into their game tonight at 7:30p.m. at Telus Field against Cuba. The Canadians, which include right-handed pitcher Heidi Northcott of Rocky Mountain House, defeated the Netherlands 19-2 in five innings Wednesday after beating the Americans 15-9 in an extra inning Tuesday. Canada faces two-time defending champion Japan in their final round-robin game Friday at 7:30 p.m. Japan has a 4-1 record.

Minor basketball program expanded The Red Deer minor basketball program has expanded. Last year the program have around 80 athletes involved in their U13 and U15 programs. This year it’s expanding to include players from kindergarten to Grade 12. There will be six levels ranging from kindergarten-Grade 1 to Grade 10-12. The kindergarten-Grade 1 and the Grade 2-3 levels will receive 45 minutes of coaching per week for 20 weeks at a cost of $125. The Grade 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9 levels will participate for 90 minutes a week for 20 weeks at a cost of $200. Grade 10-12 athletes will also receive 90 minutes of training per week for nine weeks at a cost of $135. The program will use the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program as a model, which focuses on player development. They use two practices to one game ratio. They are also looking for coaches. Each coach will attend a coach’s clinic and receive their Level 1 CCCP (Community Coaches Certificate Program)

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Trio finishes in top 20 EDMONTON — Ryan Moore of the Ponoka Community Golf Club led a trio of Central Albertans at the PGA of Alberta assistants championship at Lewis Estates Golf Club Tuesday. Moore had rounds of 74-75 for a 149 total and won $718 while Roy Hide of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club tied for 15th at 69-81—150 and won $575. Scott Anderson of River Bend tied for 17th at 7477—151 and pocketed $480. Blair Buttar of the Glendale Golf and Country Club of Edmonton (69-72) took top spot and the $4,000 top prize, beating Jason Haley of the Golf Canada Centre (66-75) and Mike Belbin of the Royal Mayfair Golf Club of Edmonton (67-74) in a three-hole playoff. The trio tied at 141.

Entries Friday Post time: 5 p.m. First Pace, purse $3,000 (DD, EX, SF, TR). 1 Lips Of An Angel (D. Monkman Jr) 2 Cowgirlhall Offame (G. Schedlosky) 3 Miss Reserve (B. Clark) 4 Rs Dottie West (T. Remillard) 5 D And Gs Lady (J. Gray) 6 Hf Pajama Party (K. Clark) 7 Halo Margieann (W. Tainsh Jr) 8 Wineabit (R. Hennessy) Second Pace, purse $3,000 (EX, SF, TR). 1 Westcoast Son (B. Clark) 2 R S Stormboat (R. Schneider) 3 Minettas Leader (J. Jungquist) 4 Mavericks Pride (J. Chappell) 5 Eldorado Gold (R. Starkewski) 6 Mjjz Shannon D (B. Grundy) 7 M G Stormy Knight (G. Schedlosky) 8 Blue Star Cavalier (W. Tainsh Jr) ae You Must Be Joking (K. Clark) Third Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR). 1 Domino Theory (W. Tainsh Jr) 2 Canaco Nolton (K. Hoerdt) 3 Hot Attack (B. Clark) 4 Rango (K. Clark) 5 My Candidate (D. Monkman Jr) 6 Steveofdestruction (R. Schneider) 7 Easonby Hanover (J. Chappell) 8 Best Out West (B. Grundy) 9 Lakers R Electric (Q. Schneider) ae True Mystic (Q. Schneider) Fourth Pace, purse $3,200 (EX, SF, TR, W4). 1 Westcoast Royal (B. Clark) 2 Carro Avro (J. Jungquist) 3 Tequila Boom Boom (B. Grundy) 4 Elegant Lass (W. Tainsh Jr) 5 Barona Kijiji (R. Hennessy) 6 Rose Of Dawn (R. Schneider) 7 Double L Cammie (K. Clark) Fifth Pace, purse $3,200 (EX, PF, SF, TR). 1 M L Lightning Blvd (J. Jungquist) 2 Fulla Promise (K. Clark) 3 One Tuff Cowboy (J. Chappell) 4 Modern Cowboy (B. Grundy) 5 Call Of Duty (G. Schedlosky) 6 Farms Last Hope (K. Hoerdt) 7 Blasty Cam (B. Thomas) 8 Red Star Big City (J. Gray)

9 Blue Star Quest (W. Tainsh Jr) ae Rays Pass (H. Haining) Sixth Pace, purse $3,600 (EX, PF, SF, TR). 1 Pats Freeride (B. Grundy) 2 Clintons Playmate (J. Jungquist) 3 Ink Blink (K. Clark) 4 Personal Promise (J. Gray) 5 Me Myself And I (B. Clark) 6 Shynaway (D. Mcleod) 7 Lady On A Mission (W. Tainsh Jr) 8 Minettaszoombyyall (J. Chappell) 9 Apalamine (K. Hoerdt) ae Just Saucy (B. Thomas) Seventh Pace, purse $2,800 (EX, PF, SF, TR). 1 Major Beach Girl (B. Grundy) 2 Queen Of Swing (K. Clark) 3 Promise Me Pez (R. Goulet) 4 Major Ziggy (J. Jungquist) 5 Rossridge Divine (J. Gray) 6 Hf Georges Kiss (B. Clark) 7 Touch Of Magic (W. Tainsh Jr) 8 Im The Reason (R. Schneider) 9 Happyagain Mindale (B. Thomas) ae Mood Light (J. Chappell) Eighth Pace, purse $6,000 (EX, TR, W3). 1 Western Olympian (B. Clark) 2 B R Money Matters (J. Gray) 3 Caress Of Steel (W. Tainsh Jr) 4 Red Star Tiger (K. Clark) 5 Red Star Chance (D. Mcleod) 6 Battle River Storm (K. Hoerdt) Ninth Pace, purse $3,200 (EX, PF, SF, TR). 1 Whitehouse Secret (K. Ducharme) 2 Westwood Chaos (T. Remillard) 3 Artninspiration (J. Jungquist) 4 Kg Pomerlin (G. Schedlosky) 5 Julie Caesar (R. Hennessy) 6 Hf Nancys Babygirl (H. Haining) 7 Notable Intension (R. Schneider) Tenth Pace, purse $2,300 (EX, PF, SF, TR). 1 Tilly The Toiler (K. Hoerdt) 2 Barona Hush (B. Grundy) 3 Outlaw Like A Lady (T. Remillard) 4 Lynettes Legacy (J. Gray) 5 Looking At You (R. Schneider) 6 Purrfect Bliss (W. Tainsh Jr) 7 Ptcheyconcody (K. Ducharme) 8 Seen N Noted (J. Jungquist) 9 Caracas (D. Monkman Jr)

Canada keeps rolling at U18 tournament BY THE CANADIAN PRESS PIESTANY, Slovakia — Canada’s final preliminary-round game at the under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial hockey tournament didn’t matter in the standings, and coach Todd Gill says early on, his team played like it didn’t matter on the ice either. But a three-goal burst in the final five minutes gave Canada a 3-2 win over co-host Slovakia on Wednesday and a boost of confidence heading into the semifinals. Captain Sam Reinhart scored the winner with just 53 seconds left in regulation as Canada finished the preliminary round on top of its group with a 3-0 record. “We had a really good chance just throwing a bouncer on net and the goalie got back and just made a great save on it,” said Reinhart. “We regrouped on the faceoff and just started getting pucks in the net again, and soon after we had a mini break and (the puck) just went in off the goalie’s glove and over him.” Ryan Kujawinski and Josh Morrissey also scored in the final five minutes for Canada, making up for the team’s disinterested start. “We played like we were though for the first period,” Gill said. “Finally we kicked it up a notch but we just couldn’t put the puck past their goalie.” Slovak goaltender Maros Mikolas was stellar, stopping 33 shots. “Hats off to their goalie, he played an outstanding game,” Reinhart said. “He stopped quite a few shots, but we were able to get a few bounces our way and finally get the victory.”

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Bombers going to Elliott against Ticats BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — One team is looking to catch a wave while the other is looking to get its head above water as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Thursday. The 1-5 Bombers are looking to new quarterback Joey Elliott to secure just their second win of the season. “The message has been sent, we have to pick it up,” said veteran Winnipeg offensive lineman Glenn January. “Whenever you’re 1-5, people’s jobs are on the line. We understand that we need to get some production and I think at the professional level you need no more incentive than that.” The veterans on the team get it, he suggests. “Some of the young guys are starting to figure it out.” The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, meanwhile, are looking to break out of the 3-3 logjam that is the rest of the CFL East, even though they’re leading the pack thanks to wins over both Toronto and Montreal. “Let’s be that team that makes a jump and jumps out and gets four wins first,” said Hamilton quarterback Henry Burris. “If we want to be that team, we’ve

got to take the momentum right now and make it happen and put pressure on those other two teams.” Elliott, who took over after the Bombers’ bye week from backup Alex Brink, says he’s not scared of failure, because that’s a sure way to lose. “My job is to prepare, prepare, prepare, then when it’s game day I’m just going to go out and have fun,” he said. This is his third year with the Bombers and it will be only his third start. Brink got the hook after going 1-2 in his three starts after taking over from an injured Buck Pierce. The Bombers are desperate for another win, but coach Paul LaPolice says he’s a little frustrated at talk his job is on the line with a dozen games still left to play. “We are certainly not happy the way we’re playing, we need to get better and I think we will,” says the coach. “I’m concerned about winning a football game. I think sometimes people doom and gloom very much, and things out of my control are out of my control. We’ve got a lot of football left to be played.” This is the first regular season game between the two East Division rivals. Hamilton is coming off a 31-20 loss to Calgary last week. Winnipeg is the only East Division

rival Hamilton hasn’t defeated this season which, despite the statistical tie with Toronto and Montreal, puts the Ticats at the top. But head coach George Cortez says that 3-3 record says a lot about the way the team has performed. “We’ve played well at times and not all that well at other times, been inconsistent,” he said. He also said it would be dangerous to put too much emphasis on the Bombers’ 1-5 record. “I’m sure a lot of people that played the B.C. Lions last year when they were 1-6 looked at their record and not at the team, and that’s where the danger comes.” If the Bombers have had problems at quarterback, Hamilton has been getting solid performance from former Stampeder Burris, who has a leagueleading 16 touchdowns so far. But quarterback isn’t the only weak link Winnipeg must mend, and the team has been looking for leadership from key players to help turn things around. Defensive back Jovon Johnson, last season’s outstanding defensive player in the CFL, is doing his best to make sure the message is heard. “We had our defensive meeting today and I told the guys, I’m going to

stand up and start telling people how it is, whether they like it or not,” he said. In seasons past when the Bomber offence was weak, the defence often took up the slack, but this season there seem to be more holes in Winnipeg’s game than there are corks to plug them. It helps that a team hit hard by early season injuries is finally starting to look a little healthier. Johnson is happy to see defensive back Alex Suber and free safety Ian Logan back on defence. If the Bombers have a trump card in this game it may he tailback Chad Simpson, since the Ticats have had trouble containing the running game. Cortez was the quarterbacks coach with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL prior to joining the Ticats this season and Simpson spent a few months with the team in 2010. “Good running backs have given pretty much everybody a lot of trouble this year,” said Cortez. “I know Chad, Chad was first at the Bills when I was at the Bills, Chad’s a good running back.” As for containing Simpson? “Well, I hope to tackle him when he has the ball.”

Woods, McIlroy to meet in 18-hole exhibition THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will square off in China this fall in a one-day exhibition. Woods and McIlroy are to play an 18-hole match at Lake Jinsha International Golf Club on Oct. 29, the Monday after the top two players in the world ranking compete in different Asian tournaments. Mark Steinberg at Excel Sports Management, the agent for Woods, says the exhibition has been in the works for a couple of months. He described it as customer entertainment. The timing could not be better. McIlroy won the PGA Championship on Sunday, boosting comparisons with Woods. They are the only two players to win multiple majors by more than eight shots over the last 35 years. McIlroy won his second major at a slightly younger age than when Woods won the second of his 14 majors. “I’m sure this gives

it a little more pop,” Steinberg said. “Rory has moved to No. 1 in the world, and clearly they are the two most recognizable names in golf.” Woods will be playing the CIMB Classic in Malaysia on Oct. 25-28, while McIlroy will be competing in the Volvo Masters in Shanghai. These 18-hole exhibitions are nothing new for Woods, who played David Duval in a Monday night match on network TV in 1999 when they were battling for No. 1 in the world. McIlroy and Woods played together in Abu Dhabi to start the year, and they will be in the same group at The Barclays next week when the FedEx Cup playoffs begin. But unless they are paired in Ryder Cup singles — a blind draw — the “Duel at Lake Jinsha” will be their first time going head-to-head. “It should be a lot of fun,” McIlroy said in a telephone interview with Golf Channel on Wednesday. “First time I’ve really ever done something like this with Tiger.”

Raonic on to third round in Cincinnati THE CANADIAN PRESS CINCINNATI, Ohio — Canadian Milos Raonic struggled for more than two hours Wednesday before finally overcoming former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Western & Southern Open. The 21-year-old got out of trouble repeatedly with his serve, which produced 22 aces. He had 12 Tuesday night when he opened with a victory over Rogers Cup finalist Richard Gasquet. Raonic improved to 2-0 over the recently married Baghdatis after beating the Cypriot last October at an indoor tournament in Stockholm, Sweden. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., hit 46 winners, and broke Baghdatis for a 5-4 lead in the final set. But he had trouble finishing out the win, and had to save three break points in the next game. He finally got an opening as he earned a match point and finished the job on a Baghdatis error. Baghdatis was treated for a back and hip problem in the second set, but didn’t seem to affect his play. Raonic saved all six of the break points he faced and he profited from 33 Baghdatis errors. Raonic, ranked a career-high 19th in the world, next faces Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic, a regular in the ATP top 10. The two have never played each other before. Raonic, winner of three career titles, improved to 32-13 on the season.

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Canada wins friendly over Trinidad and Tobago LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. — Tosaint Ricketts’ second half goal was the winner on Wednesday as Canada picked up a 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in an international friendly. Will Johnson added a late goal from the penalty spot as Canada easily could have put two or three more goals past Trinidad in a second half where they outplayed their Caribbean opponents. Canada had dominated throughout the match but had to wait until the 57th minute when substitute Mar-

cel De Jong crossed a ball in from the left side that Ricketts controlled on the right side of Trinidad’s 18-yard box. Ricketts capitalized on some poor marking as he had plenty of time to take the ball down, turn and line up a shot that tucked in under the crossbar. With the temperature around 30 degrees at kickoff and humid, the play was lethargic for long periods in the game. Canada resumes its World Cup qualifying campaign next month with two games against Panama. They’ll play at BMO Field in Toronto on Sept. 7 before playing in Panama four days later.

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DAFFODILS FOR AFRICAN GRANDMAS Central Alberta grandmothers will be adding a touch of yellow to the gardens of the Red Deer Hospice and the Ronald McDonald House this fall. Grandmothers who are members of GrammaLink-Africa will be taking on a daffodil planting campaign in order to raise money for African grandmothers who care for 13 million orphaned children. The local grandmothers are asking that people donate at least $5 so they can plant “a bulb of hope” in the local gardens on Sept. 11. The fundraiser will support the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmother to Grandmother campaign. Organizers say they will be accepting donations until the end of September. The daffodils can be seen next spring. A donation of $20 or more is tax deductible. To donate or for more information, contact Shirley at 403-3475958.

HARVEST RUN Time to get your harvest run on. Weber Physio Harvest Run will host its annual eightkm and three-km run in support of local track and field athletes on Sept. 9. Registration is available at Runner’s Den, Collicutt Centre, and most fitness facilities in Red Deer. For more information, go to www. reddeerrunners.org or call 403-341-4446.

OTIS’S STORY IN A BOOK A children’s book about a star resident of Medicine River Wildlife Centre will soon be available. Otis’s Story tells the tale of how this special owl came to the wildlife hospital and education centre in the Spruce View area. “It’s a thrilling tale, filled with suspense and intrigue!,” reports the centre in a news release. “A beautiful, high quality book with incredible illustrations by Alberta artist, Gabe Wong.” The book will be the first in a series entitled Through the Eyes of Otis the Owl. Each 36-page book will be narrated by the wellknown education owl and tells a story within the centre. People can buy the book for $15 now, plus shipping, during this pre-sale. Books will be available this fall. To reserve, call 403-728-3467 or go online at www.mrwc.ca.

GIVE US A CALL The Advocate invites its readers to help cover news in Central Alberta. We would like to hear from you if you see something worthy of coverage. And we would appreciate hearing from you if you see something inaccurate in our pages. We strive for complete, accurate coverage of Central Alberta and are happy to correct any errors we may commit. Call 403-314-4333.

Former Fields clerks charged COMPANY ALLEGES PILFERING, FALSE REFUNDS MADE BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF A thick stack of charges has been laid against three former employees of the Red Deer Fields store, which closed earlier this year. Red Deer City RCMP have charged Bernadette Coutourier, 42, Tara Munro, 31 and Marlina House, 25 in relation to an internal investigation first launched by the company’s loss prevention department and then turned over to RCMP investigators in March. Police allege that store employees had pilfered a large volume of goods from the

store and that false refunds were also made on a variety of occasions from December of 2011 through to May 3, when charges were laid, said Cpl. Kathe DeHeer, media liaison for the Red Deer City RCMP. House has been charged with 41 counts of theft under $5,000 while Coutourier faces 35 counts of theft under $5,000 and six counts of fraud under $5,000. Munro has been charged with 29 counts of theft under and two of fraud under. DeHeer said on Wednesday that her files do not show the total value of the alleged loss. “It was just huge. When I reviewed the file, the disclosure package was very big,” she said.

“There was pages and pages and pages of forensic evidence from Fields. It could be several thousand dollars, it could be several hundred dollars, it’s kind of hard to say.” The three co-accused, who are not in custody, made their first appearance in Red Deer provincial court on May 8. They have each hired legal counsel, who appeared for them on Wednesday. Their pleas have been reserved until their next court appearance, set for Sept. 5 Fields announced earlier this year that it was closing its stores. Red Deer was among the stores that closed late in May. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

RUN FOR THE CURE

Sisters are Run for Cure pin-up girls BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Jamie Hykawy knows that breast cancer is striking women at a young age. Both she and her older sister, both in their 30s, were diagnosed with an aggressive form of the breast cancer. The two sisters carry a specific gene, BRCA1, that indicates a very high risk for the cancer. Hykawy, of Sylvan Lake, underwent a range of treatments after discovering a lump in her left breast. She underwent a full mastectomy of both breasts and has been cancer-free for two years. Her sister Nikki Obrigewitch, of Medicine Hat, is now in her sixth year of being cancer free. Both underwent hysterectomies as well because their risk for ovarian cancer was higher because of the gene. They are now the August pin-up girls for a national Run for the Cure 2013 calendar set to come out soon. Hykawy said that early detection from a self-exam was so important in saving her life. She encouraged women not to be afraid to talk to their physician. “I’m very healthy and happy now,” said Hykawy, mother of a four-year-old daughter. “It’s one of those life-changing events. It’s not just a mom’s disease.” Hykawy will captain the Jamie’s Fight Club team participating in Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure on Sept. 30 at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in Red Deer. Her team raised more than $17,000 in 2010 and then more than $9,000 last year. It’s hoping to raise between $10,000 and $15,000 this year.

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Breast cancer survivor Jamie Hykawy will captain one of the highest fundraising teams in the CIBC Run for the Cure in Red Deer on Sept. 30. Lois Moreau and Nelda Robertson, codirectors of the Red Deer Run, said that registration and fundraising dollars appear to be better than last year’s figures at this time. Since 2001, the Red Deer event, which is a one- or five-km walk or run, has collected almost $2 million for the Breast Cancer Foundation. The national program is the foundation’s largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada. Red Deer’s record year was 2010, when $318,000 was raised. Moreau and Robertson hope this will be a record year. Online donations are 136 per cent ahead of last year’s donations at this point. Devan Bell, CIBC district vice-president for Alberta Central, said this is the financial institution’s 16th year of being part of the project. The Run for the Cure began 21 years ago. “I think it’s a cause that’s near and dear

to all Canadians,” said Bell at news media kickoff on Wednesday at Red Deer’s East Side Mario’s, a national sponsor of the run. “It affects our colleagues, clients and our loved ones.” CIBC hopes to raise $3 million countrywide through its Pink Collection line of products now on hand. Organizers of the Red Deer run are holding a couple of fundraisers: ● Family Fair on Aug. 25 at Dovercourt Community Hall located between Caroline and Rocky Mountain House. The event begins at 2 p.m. and runs until the movie, Lorax, ends outside at night. The activities will be affordable for families. ● On Sept. 21 starting at 6 p.m., Pinktacular Party will be held at Bo’s Bar and Grill in Red Deer. A silent auction, raffle, and entertainment will be part of the festivities. Tickets are $15 and include a free drink. For tickets or for more information, call Lois at 403-550-1937 or Nelda at 403-598-6802. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

Olds College offering pet sitting program BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Olds College hopes to give entrepreneurs an edge in the dog-eat-dog world of pet sitting. The Continuing Education program will offer a new two-day Pet Sitting course designed to provide the must have skills needed to run a successful pet sitting business. Mark Fournier, Continuing Education program manager, said there is a large demand for pet sitters in today’s busy world but good pet sitters are hard to find. Fournier said there are a lot of pet sitters who have a passion for animals but they may not necessarily have formal train-

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BRIEFS Mountie to stand trial A senior Mountie who has served in Red Deer was ordered to stand trial earlier this week on a charge of obstructing justice. A preliminary hearing was held in Edmonton on Tuesday for Sgt. Richard Graydon, 48. A veteran member of the RCMP with 24 years of service, Graydon was charged on Dec. 6, 2011, in connection with evidence removed from the courtroom during a civil trial that was held in Edmonton during September 2010. Graydon was working in Red Deer at the time the charge was laid. The civil trial was being held to address allegations arising from a traffic stop in April of 1999, when Graydon was posted in St. Paul. Preliminary hearings are normally held to determine whether the Crown has enough evidence to proceed to trial.

ing. “They may have had some with their own pets so they have a background in it,” said Fournier. “But they aren’t really up to speed on any health-care issues the pets may have or to identify some of the common issues or to talk to a vet.” The course is designed for pet sitters of small animals like dogs and cats. Caring for pocket pets like gerbils or exotic animals, including snakes and lizards, will not be covered. In the two-day course, a registered animal health technologist will cover topics such as animal behaviour, handling and restraint of selected species and bandaging procedures for small animals.

The business side of pet sitting will also be covered, with tips on dealing with Revenue Canada and other subjects. At the end of the course, the participants will receive a certificate. Registration is now open and limited to 20 participants. Fournier said another course will be offered in the spring, depending on the success of the program. The course runs on Oct. 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Olds, and on Oct. 27 and 29 at its Calgary campus. Tuition is $275 plus GST. To register, call Olds College Continuing Education at 403-556-4677 or email at coned@oldscollege. ca. Visit www.oldscollege.ca/petsitting for more information. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Graydon returns to court on Sept. 28 to set a date for his trial.

Curtis Troy Sear of Red Deer was wanted on a provincewide warrant for possession of stolen property and other warrants. Sear surrendered to local police a couple days ago. Last week, Red Deer City RCMP sought a warrant for his arrest at a residence in Deer Park. Sear was not found in the home but there was plenty of what was believed to be stolen property. A provincewide warrant for his arrest was issued. Sear has an extensive criminal history dating back to the early 1990s. It includes 58 criminal convictions for armed robbery, assault with a weapon, possession of an unregistered restricted weapon, forcible confinement, careless use of a firearm, uttering threats, break and enter, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, escape lawful custody, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, possession of a weapon, possession of a scheduled substance, parole violation and theft. Sear was released in October 2011 following four years in federal prison for forcible confinement, careless use of a firearm, uttering threats to cause death or harm, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and mischief.

Occupy Red Deer donating Occupy Red Deer is sowing the seeds of compassion. The non-profit group hopes to make a positive impact in Red Deer by donating their yield from their two garden plots to non-profit organizations that help others. Recently the group donated green beans, broad (fava) beans and peas to Loaves and Fishes. Derrick Callan, Occupy Red Deer facilitator, said they want to challenge other non-profit groups to dig in their gardens and give to other organizations that help the less fortunate. Occupy Red Deer is a social action group that defends and advocates for the dignity and fair treatment of all people.

Wanted man surrenders A wanted Red Deer man considered to be armed and dangerous has turned himself into Red Deer City RCMP.

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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Amid the millions of acres seeded to wheat in Alberta this year, a couple dozen small plots at Olds stand out. That’s because those plots hold the potential to improve future crops — by increasing yields while reducing fertilizer inputs. The Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) is growing the red spring wheat as part of field trials for Blackstone Agriculture Inc., an Ontario company that’s marketing humic acid products. Those products, said Blackstone business management director Kathleen Kauth, have already produced favourable results for the farmers who have tried them. Now it’s looking to OCCI and the University of Guelph for documented proof. Paul Tiege, a sustainable agriculture and environmental scientist at OCCI, said 24 plots of wheat were planted: some with no fertilizer, some with conventional lev-

els of fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium), and others with lower levels of fertilizer. The third group also received Blackstone’s proprietary humic acid blends — both as a granular addition at the time of seeding and as a foliar spray after the plants were developing. Until the plots are harvested and their yields compared, OCCI can’t draw any conclusions, said Tiege. But the treatments do appear to be having an impact. “One thing we’re able to tell already is that the test plots that have been treated with the Blackstone products show increased tillering,” he said, referring to the process by which wheat plants produce their seed-bearing heads. “Subjectively it’s looking pretty good.” But, Tiege cautioned, the effects of the increased tillering won’t really be known until harvest. “What we don’t know yet is if we’re making more smaller seeds.” If it turns out that the Blackstone products do increase yields with reduced fertil-

izer, the potential benefits for farmers are obvious. Kauth is optimistic. She said it’s long been known that humic acid promotes plant growth. “It’s been researched for a couple hundred years, actually — in the lab. “It’s not necessarily secret, but it’s certainly not mainstream yet.” Kauth said humic acid conditions the soil so plant roots can more easily absorb nutrients. It also increases microbial activity, helps optimize pH levels, promotes water retention and improves soil structure, she added. A further appeal of humic acid is that it’s a naturally occurring substance, so can even be used on certified organic crops, said Kauth. “We’re not working with genetics; we’re not working with different chemicals. It’s literally working with nature.” For now, it’s a waiting game — at least until harvest time at OCCI. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Dollar closes higher The Canadian dollar closed Wednesday at its highest level since early May amid rising prices for oil and positive economic data from the country’s biggest trading partner. The loonie edged up 0.29 of a cent to 101.11 cents US. U.S. industrial production climbed 0.6 per cent in July on top of a 0.4 per cent gain in June and better than the 0.5 per cent reading that economists had forecast. That was good news coming on top of a strong reading that came out Tuesday on U.S. retail sales for July. Other data out Wednesday showed that U.S. inflation remains tame as the consumer price index was unchanged in July for the third time in four months.

Pipeline panel wants copy U.S. report VANCOUVER — The panel reviewing the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline between B.C. and Alberta wants a copy of a scathing report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board into a massive oil spill in Michigan. The panel asks for a copy of the report in a 20-page request for information from the pipeline proponent, Calgary-based Enbridge (TSX:ENB). U.S. investigators likened Enbridge’s response to the July 2010 spill in the Kalamazoo River to a “Keystone Kops” comedy, saying the company missed opportunities to prevent the spill and then bungled the response. The panel also asks Enbridge to show how the preventative measures they propose for the 1,700-kilometre pipeline across northern B.C. relate to the recommendations set out in the report. Three million litres of crude leaked into the river in Michigan, which only reopened to fishing and swimming in June, two years after the spill.

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Cory Delaney of Vic’s Concrete pressure washes the floor of the former Vertical Edge skatepark premises at 5114 48th St. The space is being renovated by Fratters Entertainment Corp. for use as a private and public entertainment centre. Expected to open by the end of October, it will operate as Fratters Speakeasy Venue.

Canadian, German firms Harbour Spas adds to meet as Merkel arrives Soak Luxury Bath BY THE CANADIAN PRESS GATINEAU, Que. — Team Canada, meet Team Germany. As Chancellor Angela Merkel and Stephen Harper kicked off their twoday visit at the prime minister’s retreat Wednesday night, a major German warship-builder and a leading Canadian defence contractor were among 10 companies poised for talks of their own. The chief executives of Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Canada’s CAE Inc., which manufactures defence simulators, are among the 10 that will attend a Parliament Hill business luncheon Thursday with Merkel and Harper. Merkel’s visit with Harper is being billed as a chance for two established Western leaders to have quality face time on the weighty economic and political issues of the day. But a mini-trade mission is shaping up as a major component of the German leader’s two-day visit. Merkel arrived with five major German business leaders in tow, and they will be joined by five Canadian counterparts at today’s luncheon. All of them remained in Ottawa Wednesday night as Merkel and Harper met for an informal two-hour conversation over dinner at the prime minister’s Harrington Lake retreat. ThyssenKrupp Marine is under con-

tract with National Defence for help in the construction of the Canadian navy’s new supply ships. A German design based on the existing Berlin-class support ships is considered among the leading contenders. More importantly, the company is considered a leading candidate within the defence community if and when the federal government decides to replace the military’s glitch-plagued, Britishbuilt Victoria-class submarines. Appearing before a Senate defence committee a few months ago, the head of the Royal Canadian Navy said defence planners had begun to consider timelines for replacing the current submarines — an endeavour that’s expected to take more than a decade. In addition to ThyssenKrupp, the German contingent includes the head of chemical giant BASF, as well as K+S Group, which broke ground in June on the $3.25-billion Legacy mine, Saskatchewan’s first new potash mine in four decades. The Canadian side will also include the CEO of CGI Group, the consultancy that currently boasts retired army general Andrew Leslie, whose name has been mentioned by the Ottawa rumour mill as a candidate for the country’s new defence chief. The Canadian side will be rounded out by the CEOs of embattled Research in Motion and the information management company, OpenText Corp.

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Harbour Spas Home & Leisure has jumped into the business of bathrooms. The Red Deer recreational product retailer recently acquired the local Soak Luxury Bath store, and has relocated it to the Harbour Spas premises at 6751 Gaetz Ave. Natasha Kreiger, who owned the Red Deer Soak franchise with Todd Lightbown, said the business continues to operate under the Soak name within Harbour Spas. “Everything is the same,” she said, “and all of our past customers can come here for service.” In fact, added Kreiger, Soak has more products now than it did at its former Riverside Light Industrial Park location. “We have more room here,” she explained. Soak carries showers, bathtubs, hot tubs, sinks, toilets, cabinets and patio furniture. In the case of Harbour Spas, the product range includes hot tubs, spas, saunas, patio furniture, barbecues, fire pits and gazebos. “It just seemed to make sense,” said Kreiger of the motivation for combining the two businesses into one. “It was good for everybody.” Harbour Spas grew out of Beachcomber Hot Tubs, which Red Deer businessman Jim Roth and his wife Linda bought in 2004. They moved the business to its current 30,000-square-foot premises, which was previously occupied by The Brick, in 2008. In addition to its Red Deer headquarters, Harbour Spas operates in Calgary. Based in Edmonton, Soak Luxury Bath has stores in that city, as well as Calgary and Saskatoon. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Crematorium expanding its services to Red Deer BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR An Edmonton-based crematorium is expanding its services to Red Deer. Simply Cremations & Funeral Services is preparing to open an office at 4664 Riverside Dr. From there, it will arrange for cremations at its Edmonton premises and provide other services and products, said Leslie Duncan, who owns the business

with Doug Overend. Overend also operates Simply Cremations & Funeral Services offices in Calgary and Sidney, B.C. Duncan said a third Alberta location between Calgary and Edmonton made good sense. “We were doing a lot of business in the Red Deer area anyway,” she said. “We were thinking about it for a couple of years.” In addition to cremation services, the Red Deer office will

offer traditional burials and memorials, as well as related items like urns and memorial folders, said Duncan. It will also have a private visitation room where small groups like family members can gather. She said Simply Cremations provides a lower-cost alternative to those who aren’t interested in a comprehensive funeral. “A lot of people aren’t really going the full-service route anymore. They have their own

church, they have their own family — so a lot of times they just want us to do the cremation.” This is particularly true in the case of younger people, she added. Duncan and Overend, who both reside in Edmonton, will oversee the Red Deer operation with help from local staff. “At least one of us will be there every day,” said Duncan. hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

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MARKETS COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST Wednesday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 97.71 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 75.63 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.79 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.63 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.63 Cdn. National Railway . . 90.52 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 83.50 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 69.22 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.83 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.80 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 29.67 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39.47 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.08 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.58 General Motors Co. . . . . 20.14 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 16.19 Research in Motion. . . . . . 7.43 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 37.09 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 31.75 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 64.88 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.78 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 44.99 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 69.71 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.76 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 33.85 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 10.94 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.00

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.08 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 49.95 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.45 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 16.69 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 34.26 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.91 First Quantum Minerals . 19.11 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 36.24 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.33 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 43.77 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 8.04 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 43.28 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.54 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 28.66 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.22 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 26.25 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 47.20 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.03 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 45.40 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 30.81 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.25 Canyon Services Group. 11.38 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.61 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.660 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 22.11 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.23 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.00 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 34.58 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . 1.620

Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 26.90 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.64 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.46 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.39 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.90 Penn West Energy . . . . . 13.96 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.84 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.57 Pure Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.75 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 13.23 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.51 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.60 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 45.98

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Wednesday amid oil prices at a three month high and positive U.S. economic data. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 51.83 points to 11,905.44 while the TSX Venture Exchange added 9.61 points to 1,206.62. The Canadian dollar was up 0.29 of a cent to a 3 1/2-month high of 101.11 cents US. New York markets were mixed as traders looked to U.S. data showing weak pricing pressure and a solid reading on industrial production.

The Dow Jones industrials was 7.36 points lower at 13,164.78, and the Nasdaq composite index was up 13.95 points at 3,030.93 ahead of earnings released after the close by tech bellwether Cisco Systems. It reported quarterly earnings per share of 47 cents a share, two cents better than what analysts expected. Revenue came in at US$11.7 billion, exceeding estimates of US$11.6 billion. Its shares were up two per cent in after hours trading in New York as Cisco also raised its dividend 75 per cent to 14 cents a share. The S&P 500 index rose 1.6 points to 1,405.53.

Inflation remains tame as the U.S. consumer price index was unchanged in July for the third time in four months. Economists had expected the CPI to rise 0.2 per cent. And U.S. industrial production climbed 0.6 per cent in July on top of a 0.4 per cent gain in June and better than the 0.5 per cent reading that economists had forecast. The financials sector was the biggest advancer, up 0.6 per cent as Royal Bank (TSX:RY) moved ahead 74 cents to $52.72. Oil prices shook off early declines after a weekly U.S. government report showed a drop

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 57.33 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 52.34 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.92 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 26.50 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 26.79 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 22.29 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 37.12 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 61.65 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 11.31 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 74.40 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 52.72 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 22.71 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.79

Home sales little changed in July; prices down 2%: CREA THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Home sales across the country declined marginally last month, continuing a recent trend toward a gradual cooling in what had been a red hot market, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. Overall, CREA said Wednesday resale housing numbers were down just 0.01 per cent in July compared with June, although non-seasonally adjusted sales were up 3.3 per cent last month compared with July 2011. And though prices were above year-ago levels in about seven of every 10 local markets, falling sales in Greater Vancouver drove the national average lower. The Canadian average price for homes sold in July 2012 was $353,147, down two per cent from the same month last year. Excluding Greater Vancouver from the calculation, the average

was up 1.1 per cent from a year ago. Douglas Porter, deputy chief economist at BMO (TSX:BMO) Capital Markets, described the July numbers as a porridge that “Goldilocks would approve.” “While sales activity and prices are no doubt simmering down, they are neither too hot nor too cold —perhaps just right,” Porter wrote in a report. CREA said stable sales combined with fewer new listings kept the national housing market in balanced territory as the number of newlylisted homes on its Multiple Listing Service fell 3.3 per cent from June to July. The latest CREA figures appeared to confirm observations and predictions by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., which on Tuesday forecasted a moderate slowdown in both newhome construction as well as sales of existing homes.

CMHC said housing starts and home sales have been strong in 2012 — particularly when it comes to multipledwelling units such as townhouses, condos and apartments — but will soften moderately in coming months and into 2013. The governmentowned mortgage insurer said Tuesday that it expects about 466,600 units of existing housing to be sold this year and 469,600 units in 2013. “Balanced market conditions in most local housing markets will result in a slowing in house price growth as well,” said Mathieu Laberge, CMHC’s deputy chief economist. Various factors, including affordability and the exhaustion of pent-up demand have been cited for the gradual decline. A number of regulatory changes that have tightened mortgage lending rules are also believed to be having an effect.

in inventories for last week. The September contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange gained 90 cents to US$94.33 a barrel after the Energy Information Administration reported a decline of 3.7 million barrels in crude inventories, much higher than the 1.5-million-barrel drop that analysts expected. The energy component was up 0.3 per cent and Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) climbed 30 cents to C$32.61. The gold sector was ahead about 0.25 per cent as bullion prices headed higher with the December contract ahead $4.20 to US$1,606.60 an ounce. Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) faded 24 cents to $36.24. The base metals sector eased 0.2 per cent on top of a three per cent loss Tuesday as the September copper contract on the Nymex was down a cent at US$3.35 a pound. Metal prices have weakened in the wake of data released over the past few days that showed slowing Chinese export growth and a sharp drop in economic growth in Japan in the second quarter. Thompson Creek Metals (TSX:TCM) dropped nine cents to $2.26 while HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) shed 19 cents to $8.33. Markets have rallied sharply since the beginning of June when the worsening European debt crisis started to squeeze Spain and Italy and raised worries about the viability of the global economic recovery. But the TSX has risen about five per cent from those lows, in part because of hopes pinned on central banks to keep the rebound on track and take steps to ensure the survival of the European monetary union. At the same time, a round of upbeat U.S. economic figures — including the industrial production data and a strong July retail sales report Tuesday — have reined in expectations of the Federal Reserve doing something in September. However, investors may not get a clearer insight into Fed policy until chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech on Aug. 31 at an annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. “The market in June had priced in a lot of bad news and the news hasn’t been as bad

as was priced then (and) that’s part of the reason why you have seen the rally, plus the hope that there’s going to be some sort of stimulus,” said Chris Kuflik, wealth adviser at ScotiaMcLeod in Montreal. “But the U.S. may not need that stimulus. If they didn’t, the initial read by the market would be disappointment. However, when cooler heads prevail, that disappointment turns into the realization that maybe things are not that bad.” Traders are also looking to the European Central Bank and the monetary authorities to announce new policy measures in the coming weeks. While the ECB is expected to restart its bond-buying program in order to keep a lid on the borrowing rates of Italy and Spain, the People’s Bank of China is widely tipped to cut interest rates further to shore up faltering economic growth. In corporate developments, Sears Canada Inc. (TSX: SCC) reported a quarterly net loss of $9.8 million or 10 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $200,000 or less than a penny per share in the similar 2011 period. Revenue fell to $1.05 billion from $1.15 billion. Its shares were unchanged at $10.35. Agriculture equipment maker Deere said its third-quarter net income rose 11 per cent to $788 million, or $1.98 per share but fell well short of expectations of $2.31 a share as the company was hit hard by a weakening global economy and prolonged drought in the U.S. Deere’s revenue rose 15 per cent to $9.59 billion, missing expectations of $9.61 billion, and its shares dropped $5.03 to US$75.10. Shares in Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSX:CLL) fell 4.5 cents or 10.34 per cent to 39 cents after the oil company announced a second-quarter loss of $45 million, widening from a loss of $44.2 million a year earlier. It also said it had reached a deal to sell its refinery in Great Falls, Mont., to Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. for US$120 million, plus $35 million to $50 million in working capital. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Wednesday’s world

financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 11,905.44 up 51.83 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,206.62 up 9.61 points TSX 60 — 679.83 up 2.53 points Dow — 13,164.78 down 7.36 points S&P 500 — 1,405.53 up 1.60 points Nasdaq — 3,030.93 up 13.95 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 101.11 cents US, up 0.29 of a cent Pound — C$1.5509, down 0.42 of a cent Euro — C$1.2149, down 0.74 of a cent Euro — US$1.2284, down 0.39 of a cent Oil futures: US$94.33 per barrel, up $0.90 (September contract) Gold Futures: US$1,606.60 per oz., up $4.20 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $28.792 per oz., up $0.006 $925.66 per kg., up $0.19 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov.’12 $6.20 higher $608.00; Jan ’13 $5.90 higher $612.70; March ’13 $5.60 higher $614.50; May ’13 $3.70 higher $610.50; July ’13 $3.40 higher $607.70; Nov. ’13 $3.70 higher $548.10; Jan. ’14 $3.70 higher $547.40; March ’14 $3.30 higher $547.00; May ’14 $3.30 higher $547.00; July ’14 $3.30 higher $547.00; Nov. ’14 $3.30 higher $547.00. Barley (Western): Oct. ’12 unchanged $264.50; Dec. ’12 unchanged $269.50; March ’13 unchanged $272.50; May ’13 unchanged $273.50; July ’13 unchanged $274.00; Oct. ’13 unchanged $274.00; Dec ’13 unchanged $274.00; March ’14 unchanged $274.00; May ’14 unchanged $274.00; July ’14 unchanged $274.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $274.00. Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 194,100 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 194,100.

Flaherty urges Europeans to do more on debt crisis mer retreat in Wakefield, Que. Flaherty’s comments about Europe’s lack of action come as Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Ottawa. Up for discussion between the two leaders will be the free-trade deal between Canada and the European Union that Harper’s Conservative government hopes to ink before the end of the year. At some point, talk will undoubtedly turn to Europe’s debt crisis. The Conservatives have been adamant that Canada will not contribute to a global bailout package through the International Monetary Fund. Flaherty reiterated that position Wednesday, but he also showed frustration with the Europeans for not taking what he said are clear steps to remedy their economic woes. “My European colleagues and I speak, and I know them all well,” he said. “It really is up to them to deal with this issue. This is a European issue. It is the euro, is the currency. The European Central Bank is the European Central Bank. And just as I would not expect them to try to indicate to me how we should deal with the Bank of Canada, or how we should deal with our own issues here in Canada, similarly it’s up to them to deal with those issues.”

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The leaders of the world’s most important economies left the G20 summit in Mexico this June professing a newfound confidence that Europe would finally take bold action to get its economic house in order. Two months later, the 17-member eurozone’s economy remains anemic, with no end in sight to the continent’s debt crisis. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is among those lamenting Europe’s lack of action to contain its financial woes. “Not enough has been done,” Flaherty said Wednesday. “They need to do much more.” Some necessary steps have been taken, particularly by the European Central Bank, he said. But the finance minister stressed the need for more action. “We have been clear for several years that not only should the European countries take overwhelming, concerted action to take control of the situation,” Flaherty said, “but also that the European countries themselves have more than adequate resources to do so.” Charting a course for the economy will be on the finance minister’s to-do list when he meets business leaders, academics and other experts over the next two days during his annual sum-

Asia looking for natural gas: IEA THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canada has the potential to become a key energy supplier to Asia, but the executive director of the International Energy Agency says it will be crucial to get the public on board. The days when the United States could absorb unlimited supplies of Canadian natural gas are over as relatively new drilling techniques unlock its own vast domestic supplies, Maria van der Hoeven told a Calgary business audience Wednesday. “In fact, the future of Canadian gas is in Asia,” she said. “Given the uncertain prospects of nuclear power in Japan, the political drive to clean up the Chinese energy system and the acute energy shortages in India, Asia is intensely looking for energy supplies.” A number of companies plan to pipe gas from northeastern British Columbia plants to the coast, where it would be cooled into a liquid state and shipped across the Pacific by tanker. The issue has become a major flash point between the premiers of Alberta and B.C. over how the risks and re-

wards of the Northern Gateway pipeline ought to be divvied up amongst the provinces, which have jurisdiction over energy development. Alberta Premier Ali-

son Redford has been pushing for a Canadian energy strategy, but whether or not the provinces can buy into the same vision is another matter.

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Fax 403-341-6560 editorial@reddeeradvocate.com including brain gym, urban walking, bocce ball, Get Fit for Active Living, Move and Groove 50+, Horseshoes and Scrabble. These events are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at various times. To find out the complete schedule, see www.goldencircle.ca, or phone 403-343-6074.

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Eric Allison performs with the Red Deer College Big Band at Lions Legacy Park during the 2011 Jazz at the Lake Festival. Allison and his co-producer Cheryl Fisher will perform with John Stowell and the Tommy Banks Trio as the Alberta Jazz All-Stars Friday night. Performances by Donald Ray Johnson and a 10-piece band, Michael Kaeshammer, the Johnny Summers Little Big Band and H.O.T. Dixieland Jazz Band, plus a pub crawl, are also part of the four-day festival lineup. More information is available online at www.jazzatthelake.com.

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Friday Lacombe Farmers Market will be held at Michener Park across from Lacombe Golf and Country Club on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the season. Features homemade baking, breads, fruit and vegetables when in season, crafts, jewelry, woodwork, birdhouses, local honey bedding plants and more. Phone 403-782-4772. Bowden Thrift Shop is currently open on Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m.; through June, July and August they will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bowden Pioneer Museum. The museum will open for the season May 23 on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tours can be arranged by calling 403-224-2122 or 403-224-3104. Please leave a message if necessary. See www. bowdenpioneermuseum.com or email bhs@ shawbiz.ca. Support Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter when you purchase a Froster from Mac’s stores. In celebration of the store’s 50 anniversary, 25 cents from each Froster up to a maximum of $5,000, will be donated to C.A.W.E.S. until Aug. 19. See MyMacs.ca Free-the-Fuzz Event features local law enforcement officers camping out on top the Wal-Mart store in Parkland Mall in support of Special Olympics from Aug. 17 to 19. On Friday morning the officers will be hoisted on top of the roof courtesy of Red Deer Emergency Services and will remain there rain or shine for 48 hours. A hot dog sale and Law Enforcement Torch Run merchandise will be for sale, and Special Olympics athletes will be on hand to accept donations. Contact Jerry Tennant — Special Olympics — at 403-346-4636, or email to specialolympics@cirsonline.ca.

Saturday 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 Aug. 18 session is called Sidewalk Chalk with artist Erin Polzer. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. Senior Citizens Downtown House offers Karaoke on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 1:30 p.m. for $2.50. Phone 403-346-4043. Sunnybrook Farm Museum celebrates family fun with Pioneer Days on August 18 and 19. Event features pancake breakfasts 8 to10:30 a.m., Parade of Power antique tractor parade from noon to 12:30 p.m. each day, a silent auction, Massey-Harris antique tractor and farm equipment exhibit, antique toy display, children’s pedal tractor pull and demonstration of Reynolds-Alberta Museum’s 1922 Sawyer Massey steam traction engine. Also featured are live farm animals, food concession, beef-on-a-bun dinner at 4 p.m. on Saturday, live music, home-made cookies walk, face painting and children’s activities both days. Gate admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. Additional food charges apply. Parking is available at the AMA parking lot just west of the farm. For more information call 403-340-3511 or visit www.sunnybrookfarmmuseum.ca Dance at the Innisfail Legion Hall, hosted by Central Alberta Singles, on Aug. 18. This dance is open to everyone, married or single. Continuous music by Hot Spur and Randy Hillman from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 with no advance tickets, so come early. For information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. Feast With the Vikings on Aug. 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Danish Canadian National Museum and Gardens. Enjoy an authentic Danish meal of roast pork, red cabbage and more including a taste of meade. Tickets are $40; contact Carol at 403-728-0019 or Joanne at 403-227-4917. Nature Savvy Saturdays at Kerry Wood Nature Centre are offered from 1

to 4 p.m. each week. Enjoy a nature-themed craft or activity. All ages invited to drop in and for a seasonal nature-inspired craft or activity. Phone 403-346-2010. Family Drop-In Storytime is offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the children’s department at the downtown branch of Red Deer Public Library. Songs, finger plays, crafts and more geared to three to six year olds. Children under three welcome with an adult. Phone 403-346-4576. Red Deer Runners meet at the Red Deer Recreation Centre every Saturday at 9 a.m. for a fun run. Novice to advanced runners who want to meet new people and enjoy the social atmosphere of a group are invited to participate touring around the city on sidewalks and city trails, and learn more about the trails. The Runners meet at the River Bend Golf Course on the last Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. — next Aug. 25 — for a fun run. See www.reddeerrunners.org, or phone 403-347-0430. Canning Workshop at Fort Normandeau will be offered on Aug. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Take home a jar of something good! The cost is $15 plus GST for members or $17 plus GST for non-members, and registration is required by Aug. 16. Call 403-346-201 for information and to register. Artist reception for Leanne Karlstrom at Gallery on Main at Lacombe from 5 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 18. Find out more about this Rimbey artist who has recently submitted on of her pen and ink works to be displayed at Times Square in New York. See www.thegalleryonmain.com, or phone 403-782-3402. Fiestaval Latin Festival will be celebrated on Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Ross St. and 49 Ave. This free gathering promises to showcase the best of Latin dance, food, arts and crafts. Highlights include a 12-piece mariachi band — Mariachi Internacional Azteca — performing from 7 to 9 p.m., Orquesta Salsabor Edmonton, Orquesta Latin Combo Calgary, and Red Deer’s own Grupo Conga, Asi es Colombia Dance Group, Los Copihues, and dance instructor Alejandro Rojas teaching Latin dance during the event. See www.fiestaval.com, or phone 403-880-1562, or 403-340-8696.

Sunday Artist Talk with David More on Aug. 19 at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery starts at 2 p.m. More will discuss the development of his current show. Free with regular admission to the MAG. Viking Day will be held on Aug. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Danish Canadian National Museum and Gardens near Dickson. Come experience through enactments, the daily lives of Vikings thousands of years ago. Hear stories, enjoy crafts and cooking, learn about ship maintenance and more. Cost is $5 for adults, and $3 for children aged 12 years and under. Lunch available by reservation only at the restaurant with seatings at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Call 403-728-0019. Concession available with Danish hot dogs, desserts and drinks. See danishcanadians.com Tipi Building Workshop at Fort Normandeau takes place on Aug. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of Aboriginal culture. The cost is $15 plus GST for members or $17 plus GST for non-members, and registration is required by Aug. 16. Call 403-346-201 for information and to register.

Monday Memorial Society of Red Deer and District office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CIRS Community Village. The Society offers information on funeral options. An annual membership costs $25 and can be transferred to other societies in North America at little or no cost. To purchase a membership, or find out more, phone 403-346-4636 ext. 109, or see www.memorialsocietyrd.ca, or email to

Heartland Cowboy Church will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Stettler Agriplex. Cowboy church will be held Aug. 21, then Sept. 4 and 18. Phone 403-742-4273. Danish Cuisine Cooking Class will be offered on Aug. 21 at the Danish Canadian National Museum and Gardens. Learn how to make Danish sandwiches and desserts. Classes run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $25. For more information call Misty at 403728-0019. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) Innisfail meets every Tuesday in the basement of the Innisfail United Church. Weigh-in from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Next meeting will be on Aug. 21. Call Rose at 403-227-6903, or Elsie at 403-2273508. Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061 or email pamela.d.neumann@gmail.com. Social Policies discussions will be held on Aug. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Kinsmen Family Place in Parkland Mall and is and on Aug. 22 from 4:45 to 7:45 p.m. at Family Services of Central Alberta. The target audience is children and parents. The Government of Alberta is asking citizens to identify significant social policy issues which they should address. Snacks, coffee, tea, child care and translators will be available. If a client needs transportation, costs can be covered, taxis, action bus, bus tickets can be provided. Contact Judy Scott at 403-309-8222 or jscott@fsca. ca to make arrangements.

Wednesday Red Deer Legion Old Time Dance with Country Gold North is on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $6, or $11.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. Ponoka Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in for seasonal clothing for the whole family. Good selection of men’s work shirts and jeans. Donations welcome. For more information call Betty at 403-783-2493 or Jessie at 403783-8627. Lunch and Learn with the Central Alberta Refugee Effort on Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hub on Ross. Drop in with a bag lunch and meet people of different cultures and abilities. Lunch and Learn will meet

every Wednesday in July and August. For more information, contact Jan at 403-3468818 or email jan.underwood@care2centre. ca. Friendship Circles will be offered by The Canadian Mental Health Association on Wednesdays 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 5017 50th Ave. Call CMHA for more information at 403342-2266, or email to education@reddeer. cmha.ab.ca. Jessika Monea Classical Voice Recital with King Koo and Cheryl Clooney accompanists will he held at Sunnybrook United Church on Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 to cover facility costs. Reception to follow in lower level. Downtown Market will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. until Oct. 3 on Gaetz Ave. from the corner of Ross St. right to 48 St. (Alexander Way). Phone 403-3408696. Bowden Garden Market will be held at Bowden Igloo Arena on Aug. 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for the From our Fields to your Table Garden Market, showcasing local farmers, growers and artisans. Don’t miss a chance to win a healthy door prize and see what the local community has to offer. Contact Beth at 403-550-4060.

Thursday Red Deer Area Hikers meet on Aug. 23 at the north side of the Red Deer Curling Club parking lot at 8:45 a.m. to depart at 9 a.m. for an eight km hike at Rocky Mountain House National Park. There will be a $3 fee for park entrance. Hike will be cancelled if raining or about to rain, or if the temperature is too high for healthy hiking. Bring a lunch. 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 403-347-5778, or Mavis at 403343-0091 or Sharon at 403-340-2497. Innisfail Farmers Market is held at the Innisfail Arena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday until Sept. 20. The market is all indoor with live entertainment, and a coffee area to sit and visit. Lots of fresh vegetables, baking, pottery, crafts, bedding plants, etc. Contact Christine at 403-896-5451. Red Deer Cruise Night will be located at Parkland Mall, weekly on Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. until the end of Sept., weather permitting. Free to attend, and all models of classic and custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome. Barbecue in support of Red Deer Food Bank will be held. Phone 403-342-5355 or 403-346-1551. ART&facts Walking Tour departs from Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery at 7 p.m. on Aug. 23 with guest speakers Michael Dawe and Pat Matheson for a tour of beautiful downtown Red Deer. Co-presented by Kerry Wood Nature Centre, City of Red Deer Culture Services and the museum. Phone 403-346-2010.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS Edible Plant Walk will be held at Fort Normandeau on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. Learn about some of the edible plants in Central Alberta. Admission is by suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family. Call 403346-2010 for more information. Summer Raft Tours are organized by Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Private bookings are also available. Call the Nature Centre at 403-346-2010 for dates and times. Tree House Youth Theatre Annual General Meeting will take place on Sept. 11, 7 p.m. at the Scott Block. Those interested in this dynamic theatre company invited. See www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca, or email to treehouseyouth@gmail.com, or phone 403986-0631. Red Deer Native Friendship Society Barbecue and Open House and Spirit Seekers Youth Garage Sale will be held on Aug. 28 from noon to 6 p.m. Join the staff and tour the new Friendship Centre at 4808 51 St. just north of Original Joe’s restaurant in the former Women’s Outreach location. Learn about the society’s services and register for fall programs. The youth are fundraising to continue youth activities during the time when funding has been frozen. Donations welcome. Phone 403-340-0020. Red Deer Chamber Singers will be starting the fall season on Aug. 28, 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. Those who like to sing and enjoy the camaraderie of singing in a group are invited. Learn proper posture, breath support, and sound production while enjoying a wide variety of music. The group continues to meet Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church, and will perform on Nov. 29 and 30. Come out on Aug. 28 or call Sadie at 403-347-5166. Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery Centennial Club Fundraising Campaign is now on. Be one of 100 distinguished individuals or companies to make a $2,013 donation in support of the new history exhibition opening at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on March 25, 2013. Donors will be featured prominently on the donor wall in the exhibition, and receive a special invitation to the Centennial Club reception, enjoy of sneak peak and more. See www.reddeermuseum.com, email to museum@reddeer.ca, or phone 403-309-8405. Bower Dental offering free 20 dental work appointments for individuals who fall through the cracks. Individuals must not have a dental plan, but are not covered by social services program, and have a tough time working dental care into their budget. Fill out an application at Bower Dental. Friends Over 45 is an organization for women who are new to Red Deer or who have experienced lifestyle changes and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For further information phone Gloria, 403-754-1655, or Shirley at 403-346-7160.

Daffodils of Hope will be planted in the gardens at Red Deer Hospice and Ronald McDonald House in September by GrammaLink-Africa. Donations of $5 will enable to the group to plant the gardens and help care for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa through Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. Contact Shirley at 403-347-5958. Homeshare applications being accepted to match seniors with Red Deer College students in an effort to increase security for seniors, and provide affordable housing to students. See www.fsca.ca and link on the Generations Project page or contact Dawna Morey, project coordinator, at 403-348-6547, or email to dmorey@fsca.ca, or Krystle Pelto, project assistant, at 403-318-5908, or email to kpelto@fsca.ca. Annual Dickson Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Sept. 16, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. This family event features Danish and traditional food, continuous entertainment, kids’ coral, and vendors. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. For more information, or to book a vendor table, call 403-728-3355. Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada — MS Golf Classic will take place September 10 at Wolf Creek Golf Resort. Treat yourself to a premiere golf event featuring classic twists from tournament style to the food. Golf balls, power carts, massage, meals and more are provided. Register a foursome at $125 each, or $150 single. Additional pledges must total $200 minimum prior to event. To register call Ellen at 403-346-0290. Turn Your Empties into Community Support, a project sponsored by Cosmos Group of Companies, involves large donation bins placed around Red Deer and surrounding area to collect refundable beverage containers. All of the proceeds will be directed back into non-profit organizations in the community. If you are aware of a location that would be suitable to house a donation bin, call Laura at 403-309-8642 or email cosmos02@telus.net. Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services provides assistance to Aboriginal People including resumes, cover letters, research, and job postings. For more information call 403-358-7734 or drop in to #202, 4909 48 Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m. or see www.rdaes.com The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is having a dinner theatre bus trip to Ponoka to see Jake and the Kid on Sept. 7. Please join in an afternoon of shopping in some of Ponoka’s unique stores, followed by a Country Dinner and the show. Tickets are $50 for members or $75 for non members and are available at the front desk. Call Diane at 403-343-6074 for more information. One-on-One Computer Instruction for Seniors is available through the Red Deer Public Library. Contact Tatiana at 403-3189312 to arrange an appointment.

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Thursday, August 16 You might be stewing in words that CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS you didn’t say, but restraint and grace DAY: Steve Carrell, 50; Mais always advised. You did donna, 54; James Cameron, the right thing. 58 CANCER (June 21-July THOUGHT OF THE DAY: 22): Thoughts are bouncing Venus continues activataround within you, as you ing our generation-definconsider what you need to ing celestial conversation feel secure. The best anby reaching precision with swer you can come up with Uranus. The realizations, is greater financial security. some long-coming and othCould there be something ers out of the blue, help enelse you’re seeking? The sure we create love and life answer lies in getting clear with awareness and honesty. on what you really value. It will be a great day, enjoy! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You A significant understandNADIYA find comfort in the world ing into your own potential SHAH of ideas. Talks and letters has been granted. You feel help you get clear about the that if you take this time to changes you want. Your life nurture it, the dividends is moving in a bold, creative will come. Your intuition direction. All it asks that you go along is bang on. Let go of any expected time for the adventurous ride. It will be a frame. Indulge your desire to create. great year, enjoy! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You find ARIES (March 21-April 19): We hear yourself balancing varying needs and the tales of those who attempted to desires, especially relating to partnercut corners by borrowing, inaccurately ship. There are real advantages to not reporting, or under-working. While it denying any side of you, but providseems like a good strategy in the mo- ing them attention consciously in the ment, it’s not worth it in the long run. healthiest ways. You see a short cut now, but original LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is the work leads to positive results. final stretch of a long phase that had TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A mo- you planting seeds, growing up, and ment of attraction fuels your adrena- taking ownership for your happiness. line and fires your imagination. You You can sense the next phase of your might find, if you follow through on life ready to take off. There are possithe curiosity, the reality leads to a let- bilities to get truly excited about. Take down. Only you can decide if you’ll let your inspiration and run with it. the moment slide or not. In the meanSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Worktime, enjoy the flurry of emotion. ing with your dreams involves chalGEMINI (May 21-June 20): Taking lenging the assumptions that reveal the high road is often touted as the themselves. Your unconscious drives higher, more desirable standard. Keep- are asking for change. You’re bringing ing your side of the street clean pro- them into alignment with your convides peace of mind in the big picture. scious intentions. This will give your

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS — Here’s another reason to know your blood type — it might be a clue to your risk of heart disease. People who have blood types A, B, or AB have a slightly higher risk of heart disease compared to those with type O, the most common kind, according to research released Tuesday. Those who know they are at higher risk may be more motivated to make changes to lower their chances of heart disease, said Dr. Lu Qi, senior author of the study from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. “We cannot change blood type but we can change lifestyle,” said Qi, who led a study released last year that showed blood type may affect stroke risk. The new study involved about 90,000 men and women in two observational health studies that cover more than 20 years. Combined, 4,070 people developed heart disease. The researchers considered age and other factors like diet, drinking, family history of heart attacks that could contribute to heart disease. The increased risk for type A was 8 per cent; type B, 11 per cent; and type AB, 20 per cent. While the study did not examine how blood type may affect heart disease risk, it noted that research has shown some characteristics of different types may be a factor. For instance, some research suggests that blood types might affect cholesterol levels or the risk of developing blood clots. The findings were published in the American Heart Association journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. A doctor not involved in the study cautioned that the increased risk for non-O blood types is modest, and that other risk factors like smoking have a bigger impact. “Most of things that are this modest, most of the time they don’t meaningfully change how you’d think about your risk overall,” said Dr. Amit Khera, director of the Preventive Cardiology Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

life a refreshing consistency. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Somewhere in your world, you’re being asked to play politics. Genuinely be there for someone who has shown you they’re there for you as well. In this way, you continue to build a mutually supportive alliance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A quick browse through a history book reveals that morality has a way of changing over time. So too do the things we consider to be sacred. As you contemplate your own moral compass, you uncover a life that’s truly your own. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarians are rarely concerned with the superficiality of status. You prefer

to focus on staying true to your inner drumbeat. Stay genuine. You’re about to find people who are willing to help you ensure that even more people get to hear your unique song. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Maintaining predictable patterns allows us to feel a certain amount of safety. However, what happens when those systems we have put into place are no longer working for us? The power to alter your ways is in your hands. Nadiya Shah is a consulting astrologer, syndicated sun sign columnist and holds a master’s degree in the Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination, from the University of Kent, U.K. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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This couple wants to cause as little disruption as possible to their child’s home environment. They plan to rent a nearby house, and the parents will swap living there so the child gets to stay in the original home. Annie, I’m sure they’re not the first to think of this arrangement, even though it’s new to us. As disruptive as a divorce is, would this add a sense of security for the child as opposed to sending her off to the estranged parent’s house for a short period of time as is commonly done? — Puzzled in Florida Dear Puzzled: Quite a few parents have this arrangement, whereby the children stay in the home while the parents trade a rental space, or in some cases, both parents have their own place. While children are resilient and can adjust to almost any living situation, we suspect it is easier if they don’t have to pack up every weekend. It also lessens the stigma for the non-custodial parent whose residence is “Dad’s place” or “Mom’s house” but not “home.” Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Washington,” who said her feelings for her husband are completely gone. Many Catholic dioceses have weekend programs for married couples, and other denominations may have similar programs. Our diocese offers Marriage Encounter to help a couple rediscover the spark. The program is for those whose marriage is basically OK but could be better. The other program is Retrouvaille, a French word meaning “rediscovery.” It helps heal problems in a troubled marriage by reopening communication and providing tools that can make a difference. It’s for those who feel lost, alone or bored, or are constantly fighting, arguing or thinking about separating. In neither case does the couple have to be Catholic, although they should be married. — Father B Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Dear Annie: Many years ago, my husband, “Sam,” and I divorced. I started seeing someone else and became pregnant. That man left me, saying he didn’t want more children. Sam and I began dating again, and he said we could remarry if his name went on the baby’s birth certificate. The biological father didn’t care, so I agreed. Three months after the baby was born, Sam and I married again. That was 13 years ago. The problem is, sometimes Sam and I will argue, and he’ll say, “Just take your daughter and get out,” and other hurtful things indicating he’s not MITCHELL her real father and so there’s & SUGAR nothing to tie us together. I’m worried that our daughter will find out about her parentage and be hurt. Should we tell her about her biological father? I know her bio dad recently got out of prison after a year’s sentence for child molestation. I don’t know where he’s living, but I don’t really want him around my daughter. Any suggestions? — Living a Lie Dear Living: The biological father no longer has any claim on your daughter. He gave up his rights. Your daughter is old enough to know about her background, although due to the particular circumstances, we suggest you first discuss it with a therapist who specializes in such issues. It would help to bring Sam into the sessions, as well, because his comments are not only reprehensible, but could cause all kinds of repercussions in his relationship with his daughter. He may be too angry with you during these arguments to fully realize how much he can hurt this child. Dear Annie: Two of our closest friends are getting a divorce. We are godparents to their adorable and sweet nine-year-old child.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Aug. 16 1966, Toronto — George Chuvalo becomes Canadian heavyweight boxing champion.

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Army and Air Force will buy 980 for use in Korea, where it was known as the General’s Jeep. A total of 1,600 were made, a record for aircraft built in Canada. 1858, Ottawa — The Assembly of the Province of Canada charters a Bank of Canada; abolishes imprisonment for debt.

1947, Toronto — First flight of de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver bush plane; with high-lift wing and flap configuration, the all-metal Beaver has very good short take-off-and-landing capability even with heavy loads. The U.S.

1846, Toronto — Founding of the Provincial Agricultural Association and the Board of Agriculture for Canada West; precursor of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) board.

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Band bringing ‘red dirt’ country-folk to festival THE DEPARTED EXCITED ABOUT MAKING DEBUT NORTH OF THE BORDER BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Cody Canada grew up in Yukon — Yukon, Okla., that is. Despite his last name, the founding member of the Texas-based country band The Departed has never set foot north of the U.S. border. Until now. Canada and the rest of The Departed are about to cross into Alberta for the very first time to perform at the Texas Connection Music Festival at the Daines Ranch near Innisfail on Saturday afternoon. The two-day festival that starts on Friday night also features the Cody Johnson Band, Mickey and the Motorcars, the Casey Donahew band and others. Canada is pretty excited about this northern foray — and a bit nervous as well. The 36-year-old admitted, “I always wondered how much trouble I’d get into at the border” with his last name being Canada. “But it’s 100 per cent my last name,” having belonged to his father before him, he stressed. “And I’m really glad that after all my years in the music business, I’m finally going to see Canada.” Canada was actually born in Texas, but his family moved east when he was young and he was raised in Oklahoma. At age 16, the young musician migrated from Yukon to Stillwater, Okla. There he met songwriters Tom Skinner, Scott Evans, Bob Childers and the Red Dirt Rangers — and in the process, discovered his musical home. Something about the “red dirt” country-folk music created in Stillwater left an indelible impression on Canada. The songs were definitely influenced by the hardscrabble history of that state, where tornados and droughts pushed pioneers to their limits, he mused. “It’s true and honest music that people were writing from the heart.” Canada tapped into those sounds during his 16 years as frontman for the alternative country group Cross Canadian Ragweed. Four of the band’s nine albums charted into Billboard’s Top 10 Country Albums, and the musicians played to thousands of devoted fans over the years. When Cross Canadian Ragweed broke up, Cody

Heart attack fells actor who played Horshack BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ron Palillo, the actor best known as the nerdy high school student Arnold Horshack on the 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, died Tuesday in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He was 63. Palillo suffered an apparent heart attack at his home about 4 a.m., said Karen Poindexter, a close friend of the actor. He was pronounced dead at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Palillo was inextricably linked with the character he played from 1975 to 1979 on Kotter, the hit ABC sitcom, in which title character Gabe Kotter returns to his Brooklyn alma mater to teach a group Ron Palillo of loveable wiseguys known as the Sweathogs. Horshack was the nasally teen who yelped, “Oooh, ooh,” and shot his hand skyward whenever Kotter posed a question. The show was a ratings success and pop cultural phenomenon, injecting smart-Alec phrases such as “Up your nose with a rubber hose” into the mainstream and propelling co-star John Travolta to stardom. But the series only lasted as long as a high school education and its end, for Palillo, brought difficulty. He said he felt exiled throughout the 1980s, unable to find parts, sinking into depression, and rarely venturing from his apartment. When offers did come, he felt typecast as Horshack. “While I loved him, I really loved him, I didn’t want to do him forever,” he told the Birmingham News in 1994.

resurfaced with a new band and a fresh mandate. “I wanted to put out an album that paid tribute to all of those guys (Oklahoma songwriters) I grew up listening to. . .. This is the music I needed to play.” The Departed’s debut album, This Is Indian Land, was one of the best-selling alt-country/red dirt albums of last year, with three tracks reaching the No. 1 spot on the Texas Music Chart, which covers radio stations across Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Canada included songs such as The Ballad of Rosalie, by Randy Pease, on the release. The tune initially sounds like a love song about a woman, but turns out to be about a guy who’s smitten by a pawn shop guitar. “Musicians will understand that song,” said Canada, with a chuckle. Face on Mars, by Randy Crouch, is another song on the CD, chosen because of its “cosmic,” retro vibe that Canada believes recalls the wonder of the moon landings and the hub-bub that resulted when a photo of Martian terrain was thought to resemble a human face. Following the successful debut album, The Departed — including bassist Jeremy Plato, guitarist Seth James, keyboardist Steve Littleton, and drummer Dave Bowden — has already recorded a second CD of all-original material, which is due out this fall. The new release, Adventus (Latin for arrival), is being produced by Joe Hardy, who helped shape some Ragweed albums and ZZ Top efforts. Canada said the 14 new tracks are still heavy with the red dirt sound of Oklahoma, where Woodie Guthrie was born and raised, where people struggle to eke out a living through depressions and droughts — and now a recession. “It’s not as bad as it was. (In the past), you couldn’t just buy a 29 cent taco, or walk down to the 7-Eleven,” said Canada. But that won’t stop him from carrying on the Oklahoma tradition of writing heartfelt country-rock songs about human travails. The Daines Ranch is six km north of Innisfail. There’s onsite camping and a beer garden at the Texas Connection Music Festival. Ticket are $95 ($85 seniors) from Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.txconnection.com. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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ULTIMATE STAFF PARTY CLERICAL assistant “early bird” tickets now on wanted for receptionist/ sale. Bring your staff, general office duties. Send D e c . 1 4 o r D e c . 1 5 . resume to Box 1003, c/o Buffet, Stage show, 2 R. D. Advocate, 2950 Live Bands. Book early Bremner Ave., Red Deer, and save. Early bird price AB T4R 1M9 Hiring experienced until Aug 31, $56.00 per CLEANING MANAGER COATES person. Order most of †This is a working manager your tickets at the early CHIROPRACTIC position. Must have an bird price and add more Permanent P/T open availability and be seats to your group later flexible. You will have Receptionist as needed. Held at Westexperience in payroll, e r n e r P a r k R e d D e e r. Must be vibrant, outgoing ordering, inventory, More info call 1-888-856-9282 & cheerful, 20 hrs. per wk. people management. Computer exp. a must. Send resume to Drop resumes off in person vickib@cashcasino.ca at East Hill Centre location. Lost or fax 1-403-243-4812. 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CENTER (SFHC) Must have own is currently seeking an vehicle/transportation, energetic individual for the experience with Simply position of Accounting, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook as Clinic Coordinator well as an attention to We are an 8 physician Tiger/Calico looking Tabby detail, the ability to multiPrimary Care Clinic located task & the initiative to with jade green eyes and in Sylvan Lake, AB. problem solve. big fluffy tail; white boots Our philosophy is to Please forward resumes on her back paws. provide excellence in IF FOUND PLEASE CALL to: info@tarmonline.com patient care and remain TRISH AT 403-872-4411 or fax 403-348-0782 at the leading edge of We thank all those who OR 403-782-0005. HER primary care in Alberta. NAME IS JADE, AND WE apply however only those The Clinic Coordinator R E A L LY M I S S H E R ! ! ! selected for an interview is responsible directly Small heart tattoo in right will be contacted. to the physicians. ear and microchip. 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Must be able Companions to work with our customers, volunteers and staff, a growing Production SW GENT 76, 6’1, 250 lbs. have accurate data entry Testing company, based ns, non drinker would like skills and be able to work out of Sylvan Lake, is to meet lady for compan- with Excel spreadsheets, currently accepting resumes ionship, in or near Red Databases and Microsoft for the following positions: Office. Mon, Wed. & Fri. Deer. Photo please. Reply to Box 1005, c/o R. D. Ad- 9:30-3:30 pm. Please send Qualified Supervisors, resumes to Paul at vocate, 2950 Bremner Night Operators & paul.lendingcupboard Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Field Assistants @shaw.ca

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HARRIS Ruth Helen 1928-2012 Mrs. Ruth Helen Harris of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at Michener Extendicare on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Ruth was born on June 24, 1928 in Calgary, Alberta. She will be fondly remembered by h e r s o n s , To m ( L i z ) a n d R o n ; d a u g h t e r, M a r l e n e ; grandchildren, Christie and James Goss who will miss her with fond memories; sister and brothers and their families; friends and neighbors from the Legacy Estates; and her extended family from the USA who will remember her for the many family gatherings and the lovely meals she cooked. Ruth was predeceased by the love of her life Jim on November 19, 2005. Ruth’s family would like to give a special thanks to Mabel and Fritz Kiessling for the many trips to Beiseker and Calgary, and a special thanks to our wonderful angel Bev Smith. A visitation will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Deer Park Alliance Church, 2960 - 39 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Kimberlee Gordon, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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MYER It is with great sorrow we say goodbye to Larry (Lawrence) Earl Myer. Larry was born May 9, 1942 in High River. He passed away on August 11, 2012 in Red Deer, after a courageous battle with cancer. His strength and courage enabled him to stay strong and work up to and including his final day. As always, Larry approached his illness like any other challenge in his life. Hard work, perseverance, strength and you will achieve. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Grace and Jones Myer, his loving wife of 43 years, Carol Elaine Myer (Smith). He is survived by his daughter Coreena, his son Dean, his grandson’s Anthony and Cody. His sister Sharon, brother Brian and numerous family members. Larry always lived life to the fullest, on the edge and with great passion. This passion always shone thru when it came to his dogs, horses, pony chucks and his trucks. His other passions included curling, golfing, stock car racing, and his auctions. He worked in the oilpatch until his passing, starting out on the rigs, then moving onto oilfeild trucking, always buying and selling on the side. He worked hard and played equally hard up to his last day. Larry lived large and always did it his way. The family would like to ask you to join in the Celebration of Larry’s life on August 21, 2012 at 2 pm. in the Harvest Center at Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association.

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WALKER Aileen Fern Oct. 18, 1919 to Aug. 12, 2012 Aileen Fern Walker passed away peacefully at the Wetaskiwin Long Term Care Facility on August 12, 2012 at the age of 92. Fern was born at Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan on October 18, 1919. Fern was predeceased by her loving husband Clayton in 2003, son Alfred in 2004 and an infant daughter Sandra in 1951 as well as two brothers Clifford and Ken, one brother in law and three sisters in law. Fern will be fondly missed by her sons B r i a n ( D a r l e n e ) M c K a y, G r a n t ( B r e n d a ) Wa l k e r, grandsons Daryl (Krista) Walker, David and Graham M c K a y, g r a n d d a u g h t e r s Michelle (Chris) Huston, Patty McKay and Jennifer Walker. Great grandchildren Tyson and Zachary Walker, Chaelynn and Creed Huston. Fern is also survived by one brother Humphrey McKay, brother in law and sister in law Keith and Bea Walker and their families, sister in law Margaret Durell and her families. Fern will be remembered for her dedication to her family; attending her children’s, grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sporting events. She especially loved attending their hockey games. She enjoyed baking special treats, gardening, planting flowers, camping and playing cards. The family would like to express its great appreciation to the kind and caring staff for their compassionate care of mom during her stay at the Wetaskiwin Long Term Care F a c i l i t y. W i t h r e s p e c t t o mom’s wishes no formal funeral service will be held. A family gathering to celebrate her life will take place at a later date. If friends/family desire, memorial tributes in Fern’s memory may be made to: Wetaskiwin Health Foundation LTC Recreation Department, 6910 - 47th St. Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 3N3 Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, of Lacombe and Rimbey entrusted with the cremation arrangements. 403-782-3366, 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

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ABTOSWAY ~ Donald “Don” Dean 1937 - 2012 Don Abtosway of Delburne, AB passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on August 12, 2012. Don was born in Foam Lake (Riverton District), SK on Sept 23, 1937. He received his education at the Riverton School. Don had a great sense of humour. Don enjoyed golf, winter in Yuma, RVing (stirring the campfire), watching the birds in the backyard and curling. Don was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane and will be lovingly remembered by daughter, Lori (Rick) Pell; three sons, Wayne (Brenda), Greg (Cynthia) and Kurt; step-son, Christopher (Naomi) Mitchell; nine grandchildren; and one great grandson. Also to cherish his memory are his brothers, Walter and Murray (Wendy); sister, Lynne (Kim) Nelson; mother of his children, Sylvia; numerous nieces and nephews; and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Don. Don is predeceased by his parents, Ruben and Beulah; sister-inlaw, Grace; and nephew, Craig. A celebration of Don’s life will held at a later date. Memorial donations in Don’s honour may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 710, 10123-99 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5J 3H1 or to the SPCA, 4505-77 Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 2J1. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.reddeerfuneralhome.com

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Production Testing Personnel: Apprentice or Day & Night Journeyman Q-TEST Supervisors Mechanics INSPECTION LTD & Field Operators N o w h a s i m m e d i a t e Pile Drive Operators opening for CGSB LEVEL Pile Drive Assistants â&#x20AC;˘ Qualified Day & Night II RT and CEDOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a Field Supervisor large Pipeline Project in Supervisors

Please see your website @ www.colterenergy.ca or contact us at 1-877-926-5837 Your application will be kept strictly confidential

the Fox Creek area. This project is ongoing and work can be performed on a rotation or a continuous basis. Other areas may require personnel also. Top wages and a comprehensive benefit package are available after 3 months employment. Email resumes to: qtestltd@telus.net or phone 403-887-5630 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Big Bore Directional Drilling is a directional boring and hydrovac company based in Lloydminster with branches in Edmonton and Red Deer. We are currently expanding our boring operation in these locations and require the following personnel:

â&#x20AC;˘ Drillers â&#x20AC;˘ Locaters â&#x20AC;˘ We offer above-average compensation, great beneďŹ ts, management support, new machinery, room for advancement, training and a company that is still small enough to treat you as a person and not a number. We require hard working individuals capable of handling a fast-paced work environment. Experience on Ditchwitch Machines preferred. Drillers and Locators must have Class 1A license and all safety tickets. Thank you for applying, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 257180

MANAGEMENT Trainee Required Westcan Fabricating Ltd is a fast growing oil and gas fabricating company based out of Ponoka AB. The successful candidate will have: *2 years Post-Secondary Education in either Business/Oil & Gas Technology *Good Computer Skills with MS Office; *Detailed Orientated individual who can deal with multi-tasking and changing priorities and staff on a daily basis. *Experience working in fabricating oil and gas production equipment an asset. Competitive wages with benefit packages available. Interested candidates please send resume to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Oilfield

Reply in conďŹ dence to: seversen@bigboreinv.ca or fax resume to (306)825-6305

RED DEER â&#x20AC;˘ EDMONTON â&#x20AC;˘ GRANDE PRAIRIE

RED DEER BASED Oilfield trucking company requires Oilfield salesperson /truck push . Please send resume and oilfield related tickets to Box 1002, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 SAFETY COORDINATOR Watts Projects Inc. is a progressive Oilfield Construction Company based in Red Deer and Edson serving Alberta and Saskatchewan. We are hiring a Safety Coordinator to manage the Health & Safety Program, the position will coordinate with the HSE Manager. The Candidate would be responsible for a combination field safety & safety administration activities. Safety Tickets required and Alberta Construction Safety Association training courses would be an asset. Watts offers excellent wages, benefits and a safety conscious working environment. Email cody.howitt@telus.net or Fax 1-403-358-7763

Established and very busy Oilfield Trucking Company is now hiring for the following:

â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Journeyman Technician â&#x20AC;˘ Journeyman Welder â&#x20AC;˘ Wash Bay Attendant Call HR Dept: 780-467-9897 Fax: 780-463-3346 jobs@vdmtrucking.com

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires experienced Class 1 bed truck/winch truck operators. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires experienced Class 3 Vac Truck Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818 TEAM Snubbing now hiring operators and helpers. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Required Immediately

800

Oilfield FLINT TUBULAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES requires Shop & Yard Laborers. $16/hr. to start Apply w/resume to: 4115 39139 HWY 2A (Blindman Industrial Park)

All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate. We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment. Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011. The right candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls.

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- (Must be able to provide own work truck.) Field Operators - Valid First Aid, H2S, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required!

Oilfield

Has Opening for all positions! Immediately. All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, First Aid We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits. Please include 2 work reference names and numbers Please fax resume to : 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please.

WANTED

EXPERIENCED

CLASS 3

VAC/steamer Truck driver Lacombe area, Fax resume to 403-782-0507 WATER & VAC DRIVER needed. All oilfield tickets reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 885-4373 or fax resume 403-885-4374

requires

800

Oilfield

ZUBAR Production Services

is currently taking resumes for experienced Assistant Operators. Must have all valid tickets. Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to: 403-346-9420

Professionals

810

360 FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING Hiring F/T Certified Personal Trainer. Start ASAP with full clientele. Best compensation citywide. Email resume to info@360fitness.ca NOW HIRING - LAB ANALYST 2 Joffre, AB. Duties: Analyze water & organic samples using ICP, GC, HPLC, & NMR; maintain proper calibration & quality control records; prepare samples for analysis using extraction methods; troubleshoot & understand analytical equipment. Required: post secondary education in chemistry or related field; organized, detail-oriented; good communication skills (verbal & written); must be able to work shifts. Apply to: Petroleum.Careers@ maxxam.ca Reference #A2-JOFFRE www.maxxam.ca Technical Support Agent - Software co has F/T position. To apply, please see www.visual-eyes.ca/ en/about-us/opportunities

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

*Hiring All Positions!* Interviews will be held August 20 - 21st from 9 am - 4 pm in the Devonshire Room at the Red Deer Lodge. No appointment necessary

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

DBA, Menchieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frozen Yogurt Restaurant - Red Deer AB RESTAURANT SUPERVISORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S - F/T - 2 positions avail DUTIES: Plan, organize, control and evaluate operations of Frozen Yogurt Restaurant. Recruit and supervise staff, staff scheduling, job training. Control and order inventory. Monitor revenue. Resolve customer complaints. Ensure health & safety standards are followed. QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years customers service. Knowledge of supervisory skills. WAGES: $13.50/hr Fax resume to Deon Beaupre 403-309-4418 Mail resume to Box 28038, Red Deer, AB T4P 1K4

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

DOMINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA

MOHAVE GRILL

F/T BAKERY POSITION AVAIL. Must be reliable and willing to work weekends. Wage negotiable based on experience Apply in person to the Donut Mill, Gasoline Alley F/T or P/T Housekeeping and servers with experience in serving seniors. Must be flexible, work within a team environment, take initiative and work without supervision. Must be available to work weekend. We offer a competitive salary. Fax: 403-341-5613 Attention: ARAMARK e-mail: margery_becker@ aramark.ca FT FOOD SERVICE Supervisor $13/hr. avail. nights & weekends.Call Little Caesars Red Deer at 403-346-1600 or fax resume to 403-356-9465

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

is currently seeking: SERVERS Only those with Pro Serve and experience need apply. If you are dynamic and a positive team player that is looking for a fun and rewarding work environment Mohave Grill is the place for you! Competitive wage. Apply in person between 2-4 pm. (ask for David) NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. RAMADA INN & SUITES reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. F/T front desk agents. Flexibility reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Shift work including. wknds and eves. IIncentive and bonus programs. Starting rate at $12/per hr. Exp. not essential Drop off resume to 6853 - 66 Street or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ ramadareddeer.com

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 PIZZA 73 DOWNTOWN LOCATION Hiring F/T Delivery Drivers. Apply in person. Up to $200/night.

820

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Restaurant/ Hotel

820

H2S Alive, First Aid and Ground Disturbance certification required. Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

Full Time & Part Time Front & Kitchen Staff Apply in person, or by fax 403-346-2806 or email: awtay@telus.net

Apply in person after 3 pm.

830

PREMIER SPA BOUTIQUE is seeking Retail Sales Supervisor for our Parkland Mall location, Red Deer. $17.40/hr. Email resume: premierjobrd1@gmail.com RED DEER BASED Oilfield trucking company requires Oilfield salesperson /truck push . Please send resume and oilfield related tickets to Box 1002, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

THE TRAVELMAN Luggage & Swimwear Warehouse (Next to Downtown McDonalds) Looking for mature motivated salesperson to sell luggage & ladies swimwear. Approx. 15 to 20 hours per week, $11.00 per hour plus bonuses. No nights, Sundays or holidays. Please fax resume to (403)348-2033 or email: richard@thetravelman.com

850

. WELDER NEEDED IMMED. FOR P/T OR F/T No ticket reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d but fabrication experience a must.. NE Red Deer Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca

Sales & Distributors

Hiring

Must have Residential experience. Fax resume to 403-347-5745 A FULL TIME PAINTER REQUIRED Painting exp. necessary. Must have vehicle. Must be task orientated, self motivated & reliable. Phone 403-596-1829 ABEL CORPORATION is looking for candidates for the following positions: * * *

Woodworking machine operators $17.00- $21.50 hourly - 40 hrs. per wk. Furniture manufacturing labourers $13.95 - $17. hourly - 40 hrs. per wk. Cabinetmakers $18.50$22.50 hourly - $40.00 hrs. per wk. Send resumes to Box 5324 Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1X1; apply by email at Abel.Corporation@ canadaemail.net or by fax to (403) 782-2729

Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

ACTION RESTORATION LTD. A disaster restoration firm serving southern AB is seeking F/T EMERGENCY RESTORATION TECHS for the Red Deer location. Valid drivers licence is reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Pref. given to candidates with IICRC Certification. Fax resume to: 403-253-7367 or email: humanresources @actionrestoration.ca

Door Personnel

is hiring

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WE are looking for Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick and Floorhands for the Red Deer area. Please contact Steve Tiffin at stiffin@galleonrigs.com or (403) 358-3350

2ND and 3rd. year. ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

X-STATIC

Sales & Distributors

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

850

Trades

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d P/T

Trades

Excavators, dozers, graders, scrapers, hoes & loaders Pidherneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers: â&#x20AC;˘ Top wages paid based on experience â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible work schedule â&#x20AC;˘ Benefit Package â&#x20AC;˘ Career Advancement Opportunities

HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

Taylor Plaza, #200, 6730 Taylor Drive

We require experienced operators for lease building, site remediation & reclamation to operate:

820

NOW HIRING F/T and P/T DRIVERS & In stores. Apply within, 5018 45th St.

Pidherneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is busy and requires the following:

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS OilďŹ eld Division

Restaurant/ Hotel

ACTION RESTORATION LTD.

A disaster restoration firm serving southern AB is seeking F/T CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL & CARPENTERS for the Red Deer location. Must have exp. in all areas of residential construction. Valid drivers license is reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Pref. given to candidates with previous restoration industry exp. Fax resume to: 403-253-7367 or email: humanresources @actionrestoration.ca ARROW ARC WELDING is looking for WELDING APPRENTICE LOCATED BY GULL lAKE. Phone Brian 318-6760

Auto Technicians

JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECHS with Dodge, Chrysler experience required immediately , excellent paid training plan, competitive wage and benifit pkge . Reply in confidence with resume to bbailey@ heritagechrysler.com or cal 1-800-661-5277 Heritage Chrysler Lacombe Ab

B & B COWIE INSULATION LTD.

Looking for Experienced Insulation installers and crews. Must have own transportation. CSA approved safety boots are required. Please fax resume to 403-347-8075. Email: bbcowie@telus.net You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sell it for you! EXPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;D drywall tradesmen & laborers reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, Phone 403-348-8640

830

Managers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cooks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dishwashers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Servers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hosts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bartenders Convenience Store Attendants

Thursday August 16th

Deer Park 77 DICKENSON CRES. Assorted household items Aug 16 & 17: Thurs. 4-8 Fri. 4-8 . Sat. 10-3 p.m. No early birds.

Lancaster Green 159 LOUGHEED CLOSE Sunday Aug 19, 10-3 No Junk! Household items, skates, karate & hockey equip, aquariums, twin bed frame and more. 82 LANGFORD CRES Aug. 16 , Thurs. 4 - 8, ONE DAY ONLY Photo copier/fax, teenage designer clothes, etc...

Eastview Estates 25 EXCELL ST. Aug. 16, 17 & 18 Thurs. & Fri. 2-9, Sat. 9-5 MULTI FAMILY Lots of small & large tools, house & lawn furniture, household & kitchen items, collectibles, push lawnmower. Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Fairview - Upper 28 FIR ST: Back alley MULTI FAMILY Aug. 16, 17 & 18 Thurs. 1-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4 Books! Books! Household items, power tools, kerosene lamps. Many items too numerous to mention. Start your career! See Help Wanted

Normandeau FAMILY MOVING TO BC 83 NYMAN CRES Thurs. Aug 16, Fri. Aug.17 Sat. Aug.18 Sun. Aug. 19, 10-5. Many items, computer and electronics MULTI family yard sale. Thurs. Aug. 16 only, 11-8. 22 Parkview Ave. Parkside Estates Trailer Park

Pines 39 PATTERSON CRES. Thurs. 16th & Fri. 17th 6-9 kitchen cabinets, couch & chair, sm. organ, Xmas lights & decor., lawn furn., aluminum ladders, brown stove, glasswares & estate items.

4 PALLO CLOSE Thurs AUG. 16 Fri. Aug17 Sat. Aug. 18 . 10-6 power tools, furniture, fishing, cooking, camping itemS, 10 thousand more items. MULTI FAMILY.

Previous experience is an asset. SMITTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CANADA LIMITED #600 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 501, 18th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2S 0C7 Fax: (403) 229-3899 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: reddeer-hwy2south@smittys.ca www.smittys.ca

Rosedale 83 REICHLEY STREET, August 18 from 9-2 and August 19 from 9-1. Household goods, misc items. CHARITY GARAGE SALE 114 RUTTAN CLOSE Aug. 17 & 18 Fri. 2-8 & Sat. 9 - 6 Smokies, bakesale, lemonade. All proceeds to the Kidney Foundation. Something for Everyone!

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Full Service Family Restaurant Chain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Since 1960

Oilfield

MULTI FAMILY BLOCK SALE - RUTTAN CLOSE Aug. 17 & 18 Fri. 2 - 8 & Sat. 9 - 6 Something For Everyone!

Must be enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible and positive. You must have a passion for Fabrics, Sewing, Crafts and Home Decor. Basic sewing skills are a must. Apply in person to: #2, 2119 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer or Fax resume to: 403.346.4320

800

Advance your career with Sanjel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest privately-owned global energy service company. Our employees are the driving force behind our company and we value their contribution. Develop your career in a dynamic environment where employees are empowered to be innovators, and safety is always our number one priority.

Sunnybrook YARD SALE 23 SELKIRK BLVD FRI AUG 17, 3pm-8pm SAT AUG 18, 9am-4pm. Bookcases, table, computer & stereo equipment & more.

COORDINATOR, COILED TUBING SERVICES RED DEER, AB

Vanier Woods

You have expertise, a passion for excellence and improvement, and a commitment to safety â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring them to work as part of our team.

8 VISCOUNT DR. Aug. 17 & 18: Fri. 6- 8, Sat. 9-1. Household misc., kids toys, boys clothes, hockey jersey/cards

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in it for you? 5RWDWLRQV WKDW Âż W \RXU OLIHVW\OH FRPSHWLWLYH VDODULHV DQG EHQHÂż WV training and development opportunities with a focus on career advancement.

Out of Town NEW & USED incl. Dept. 56, Thurs. Aug. 16 1-8, Fri. Aug. 17 . 9-7, Hwy. 11E, 11 kms., turn right on to #808, then left into Meadowridge, House #27

Speak to a recruiter at 1.800.9SANJEL, e-mail careers@sanjel.com, or drop your resume off at the Red Deer Coiled Tubing Shop located at 4100 77th Street.

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38 ALLISON CRES. Aug. 17 & 18 Fri. 1- 6 & Sat. 8 - 2 Kids items incdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys, clothes, crib, highchair, misc. household items. Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

139 JORDAN PARK WAY BACK ALLEY Aug. 17 & 18 Fri. 3 - 8 & Sat. 10 - 4 Ski Machine, books, painting crafts, household misc.

Pines

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Anders on the Lake

Johnstone Crossing

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YARD SALE. 53 Amer Close. Fri. Aug. 17, noon-7. Sat. 9-5. Bargaining is welcome! Start your career! See Help Wanted

PART-TIME SALES STAFF

Hampton Inn & Suites Our completely redeveloped Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Lounge, Convenience Store, New Husky Gas Bar and Car Wash on Gasoline Alley in Red Deer, A.B. will reopen in September. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your opportunity to apply.

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CALL 309-3300 Anders Park

NOW HIRING

10:00am until 6:00pm

sanjel.com

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 D3

850

Trades

850

Trades

BWS FABRICATION INC. B Pressure Welder

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 Those individuals with the appropriate qualifications may respond in strictest confidence to careers@bwsfabrication.com or Fax 403-343-6006

Trades

850

860

MCMULLEN’S REFRIGERATION & HEATING

Is looking to fill the position of

vessel experience an asset

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

CANEM SYSTEMS

C & C COATINGS LTD is seeking an REQUIRES INDUSTRIAL PAINTER. Exp. with Endura an asset. * JM & Apprentice Competitive wages Commercial Electricians & benefits. Fax resume to: * JM & Apprentice 403-227-1165. Service Electricians FOR LOCAL WORK Family Owned Auto Repair Facility seeking Resumes to: Journeyman Technician. Fax: 403-347-1866 Competitive pay and Or Email: benefits included. E-mail or drop off resume, dchristensen@canem.com No Phone Calls john@innisfail2020.com 5004-49 Street, Innisfail CLARK’S PLUMBING EXPERIENCED residential HVAC installer required immediately. Must have valid drivers license and own hand tools. Call Stan @ 403-550-3870 for interview.

850 JOURNEYMAN

AUTOBODY MECHANIC Required immediately for busy, well-equipped shop in: Heavy collision & frame repair experience an asset. Lots of hours available. Send resumes, including references to:

avalon4@telus.net or fax to 256488H17

780-849-6435 Jim at 780-849-0295

Clark’s Plumbing & Heating is now hiring to start immediately for the following position:

Journeyman Plumber with a wage of $36/hr, 10% Vacation/Holiday Pay and health benefits. Service Skills and up to date Furnace experience is a must. This is an in town position (Mon-Fri) and Clark’s does have furnished accommodations for out of town employee’s. Please fax resumes to 780-623-7451or email to sales@cpandh.ca FOUNDATION COMPANY currently seeking experienced commercial foundation form workers. Please fax resume to 403-346-5867 Full time Certified Quality Journeyman Auto Body Painter, Certified Journeymen Auto Body Technician and Certified Quality Estimator, required for busy shop in Rocky Mountain House. Top wages and benefits. E-Mail Resume to skylnltd@telus.net. Fax: 403-845-7724 or stop by: Skyline Collision 4811 43rd Street Rocky Mountain House, AB

SLAVE LAKE, AB

For more information, call:

& HEATING CORP.

Galaxy Plumbing & Heating Ltd requires full time 2nd year apprentices. Please apply by fax @ 403-347-4539, email: galaxyadmin@telus.net or drop off in person @ 200, 6040 47 Ave.

Part Time Painter or Full Time Painter/Junior Assembler For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop. Painting Knowledge and skills required. Experience in oilfield production equipment fabrication, assembly and finishing an asset. Competitive wages with benefit packages available. Interested candidates please send résumé to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014 RED DEER MITSUBISHI is looking for a Journeyman Technician to join our closeknit team of professionals. Enjoy a diverse workload and above industry average compensation. E-mail resume to eduiker@ reddeermitsu.ca fax to 403-348-8026 or call Ed @ 403-348-8000. Licensed Technicians only please. RED DEER PILING INC. is looking to hire construction labourers immediately. Must be willing to travel. CSTS, first aid, and driving licence an asset. Resumes can be faxed or emailed. Fax 403-340-8686, Email joey@reddeerpiling.com

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

Required Exp’d Fabricator For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop.

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds looking for

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

SKILLED LABOURERS

GROWING after market diesel and suspension shop, for 3/4 ton / 1 ton trucks, looking for 1st. or 2nd yr mechanics. Phone 403-346-9188 or emal donavan@armorinc.ca

for framing and rebar related jobs.

• Great benefit package.

• Wages based on experience. • Own transportation to work is required. Please fax resume to

to maintain and repair construction tools and equipment. Applicants must have 3-5 years exp, High School Diploma and valid drivers license. Competitive wages and benefits. Email Rob at rmcwade@ur.com or fax to 403-343-1087

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or email

k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Independent Paint & Body is currently accepting resumes for experienced autobody technicians and prepper. Apply with resume to 7453 - 50 ave Red Deer, AB or email resume to indy2000@telus.net.

We are a 16 Time President’s Award Winning Dealership & we’re continuing to grow!

LOCAL construction and oilfield company now hiring work in central AB area. Now hiring exp’d DOZER OPERATORS & SKIDSTEER OPERATORS. Fax resume 403-347-6296

We require a:

JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC but will consider an:

APPRENTICE

LOOKING for apprentice or journeyman mechanic. Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911

if the applicant is right. We offer an excellent compensation package including beneﬁts • Pay is commensurate with experience • Ford experience an asset but not necessary • Premium wages for Diesel experience Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Apply in person at:

LOOKING for hourly drywallers and general laborers. Please fax resume to 403-782-0610

or jdenham@fourlaneford.com or e-mail: service@fourlaneford.com

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4412-50 St., Innisfail, AB or by Fax: 403-227-4544

Competitive wages with benefit packages available.

SHEET METAL INSTALLERS

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

403-885-5516

PILING COMPANY seeks: * Crane Operators Fax resume to 403-340-8686

EXPERIENCED

Central AB based trucking company reqires

OWNER OPERATORS in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

CLASS 1 DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Req’d immediately Will consider training a professional, experienced driver. Ph.1-877-463-9664 or email resume to info@capilano trucktraining.com

Class 1 or 3 Drivers needed. Male or Female You must pass a Drug Test and a Physical. Please fax driver’s abstract and references along with your resume to: Mike 403-347- 8060 (fax) Class 3 Commercial Driver. United Rentals is looking for a Class 3

Commercial Driver

to deliver and pick up construction equipment in Central AB. Qualified candidates must have a clean & valid Class 3 License w/air brake endorsement. Competitive wages and Benefits. Send resumes to Rob at rmcwade@ur.com or fax to 403-343-1087 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

STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires fluid haulers. Oilfield tickets an asset. Competitive wages. Fax resume to: 403-340-8818

Western Masonry Structures

860

WANTED: Class 3 driver with air, for tandem septic truck. Must have drivers abstract. Email resume greg@littlejons.ca or fax 403-342-6179

GLENDALE Grimson St. & Goodall Ave.

ADULT UPGRADING

WEST PARK

2 ROUTES Oriole Park West Ogilvie Close & Oldring Crsc. & Oaklands Crsc. & Oakwood Close

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

EASTVIEW 82 Advocate $430/month $5165/year

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

WEST LAKE 77 Advocate $404/month $4851/year

For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

ASSOCIATIONS

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MICHENER

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

51 Street & 43 Ave. area ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

ADULT CARRIERS REQUIRED for Early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate in Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie

340-1930

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PET ADOPTION

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

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

Launch your career with a well known and respected company. Become a part o f t h e s u c c e s s f u l Tr a i l team by applying in person to: Colin Parsons in person at #6 4622 61 Street in the Riverside Industrial District, Red Deer. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

REAL ESTATE www.homesreddeer.com Help-U-Sell Real Estate5483

RENTALS www.homefinders.ca Phone 403-340-3333 www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments

SHOPPING www.fhtmca.com/derekwiens Online Mega Mall 403-597-1854

VACATIONS www.radkeoutfitting.com AB Horseback Vacations 403-340-3971

CANYON Ski Resort looking for F/T maintenance personnel. Send resume to info@canyonski.ca

Career Opportunity

$18.36/hr. + bonuses. Red Deer distribution company beginning 2nd. successful year of growth in the Red Deer area. We are currently seeking energetic individuals looking to get ahead. Positons include: Water quality advisers, customer service and general labor. P/T & F/T positions avail. Rapid advancement avail. Please call Sat. Mon. & Tues. 10-6 403-356-0330

• Water Truck Drivers • Truck and Wagon Drivers • Lowbed Drivers – to haul our heavy equipment Top wages paid based on experience Benefit package Assigned units Scheduled days off Valid safety tickets an asset Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

www.albertacomputerhygiene.com AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

CENTRAL AB LUBE SHOP

REQUIRES MANAGER/ LEAD HAND. Exp. req’d. Submit resumes by fax: 403-507-8514 or email: wchurch77@gmail.com

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To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com

1010

CONCRETE!

Stamp finish, exposed finish, basements, garages, patio pads, driveways & sidewalks. etc. Anything concrete, call Mark 403-597-0095

Contractors

1100

Massage Therapy

1280

1165

Services

1200

BUSY B’S HANDYMAN SERVICES LTD. We do fencing, decks, reno’s landscape and more. Give us a buzz @ 403-598-3857 DALE’S Home Reno’s. Free quotes. WCB, insured. Free estimates for all your CONCRETE sidewalk, reno needs. 755-9622 driveway, patios, decks, cell 506-4301 fences. 403-550-3888 Busy Central Alberta Grain GENERAL reno’s, restore F & J Renovations. We do & repair. 403-550-3888 Trucking Company looking it all. Good rates and for Class 1 Drivers. We Looking for a new pet? references available so call offer lots of home time, John at 403-307-3001 Check out Classifieds to benefits and a bonus jbringleson@shaw.ca find the purrfect pet. program. Grain and super GREYSTONE Handyman B exp. an asset but not Services. Reasonable necessary. If you have a rates. Ron, 403-396-6089 clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to TIRED of waiting? Call Sidewalks, driveways, start making good money. Renovation Rick, Jack of shops, patios, garage pads all trades. Handier than 9 fax or email resume and commercial. Specialized in comm.abstract to men. 587-876-4396 or 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net stamp concrete. 302-9126 587-272-1999

CONCRETE

WEB DESIGN affordablewebsitesolution.ca

Must have a reliable vehicle . Please contact Rick at 403-314-4303

ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT

Pidherney’s is growing and requires experienced Class 1 & 3 drivers to join our busy team:

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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

Earn $500.mo. for 1--1/2 hrs. per day 6 days a week.

Mature, part time, reliable. Apply in person 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Piper Creek Pet Resort Red Deer County (37406 Rg Rd 271)

1100

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for Morning Newspaper delivery in the Town of Stettler

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SIDING, Soffit, Fascia * NEW * Executive Touch. INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Relaxation massage for Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & men. 5003A - Ross St. with oilfield service smart board, Call Dean @ 403-348-5650 companies, other small Family owned & operated, 302-9210. Gentle Touch Massage Trail Appliances continues businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351 4919 50 St. New rear entry, to grow and due to this, we lots of parking 403-341-4445 are looking to expand our Escorts delivery department. Trail HOT STONE, Body offers excellent training Balancing. 403-352-8269 and a competitive compen- Contractors *LEXUS* 403-392-0891 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL sation and benefit plan. INDEPENDENT WALK-INS WELCOME We are currently looking Busty Babe w/My Own Car! 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 for an experienced Delivery Black Cat Concrete Sidewalks, driveways, EDEN Driver to work out of our VII MASSAGE garages, patios, bsmts. RV 587-877-7399 10am- 2am Red Deer Warehouse. Feeling blue, under the pads. Dean 403-505-2542 EROTICAS PLAYMATES weather? Come in and let The ideal candidate will: us pamper you. Girls of all ages BLACK PEARL CONCRETE * be able to maneuver Pampering at its best. Garage/RV pads, driveways, www.eroticasplaymates.net merchandise in excess #7 7464 Gaetz Ave. 403-598-3049 patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285 of 100 lbs www.viimassage.biz ROXY 26 Hot Blonde * possess exceptional BRIAN’S DRYWALL In/Out Calls to Hotels 403-848-2300 customer service skills Framing, drywall, taping, 403-986-6686 * enjoy working within a textured & t-bar ceilings, SUPER HOT BLONDES diverse team 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 Sweet & Spicy Brunettes Misc. * hold a valid driver’s 403-550-0470 Services CONCRETE! license and a clear drivers abstract CONCRETE! Handyman

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GRANDVIEW 69 Advocate $362/month $4347/year

ROUTE AVAIL.

APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER

www.centralalbertahomebuilders.com Central AB Home Builders 403-346-5321 www.reddeer.cmha.ab.ca Canadian Mental Health Assoc. www.realcamping.ca LOVE camping and outdoors? www.diabetes.ca Canadian Diabetes Assoc. www.mycommunityinformation.com /cawos/index.html www.reddeerchamber.com Chamber of Commerce 403-347-4491

MOUNTVIEW 71 Advocate $372/month $4473/year

LANCASTER Lampard Crsc. area & Lord Close area.

requires

Accounting

TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

Kerrywood Mews 53, 54, 55 & 56 Ave. & 60 St. & 58 A St.

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training

880

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in

RIVERSIDE MEADOWS

880

Misc. Help

WEST LAKE

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

F/T LABOURERS F/T work at major central AB projects. Must have own transportation. Top wages and benefits. Please fax resume to 403-340-0762

Truckers/ Drivers

UPS is now hiring for Part time Early Morning P/T WAREHOUSE & 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

Wanted for delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in

860

Truckers/ Drivers

WE ARE GROWING

MANUFACTURING . side of SUNRISE RV need skilled F/T help. If you can read a tape measure, are familiar with hand tools and can take directions we would like to hear from you. Deliver resume in person 4110 Hwy 12 Lacombe or call Brad 403-786-9117

RED DEER BASED Oilfield Hauling Company requires exp. Picker Operators with Class 1 license and picker ticket. Top wages paid to the right people. P/T position also avail. Please fax resume with current abstract and oilfield related tickets to: 403-309-7409. or email to apioffice@platinum.ca

* GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades

Required Immediately for busy shop. Experience with rough in to final stages required. Merit benefit package offered with above average pay rates. Must have own tools. Contact brad@comfortecheating.com or fax 403-309-8302

Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy. References Req’d. Exc. salary & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 hartwell@telus.net

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available!

Knowledge of ASME code bolt up, basic instrumentation and a commitment to excellence are prerequisites.

Interested candidates please send resume to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN. United Rentals is looking for a

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIER NEEDED

Requires a Refrigeration and HVAC technician 3rd, 4th year or Journeyman. Full time position. Please fax or email resume to 403-347-5530 or mcmullens@mcmullens.ca MILLARD Trucking is looking for Licensed Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Applicant must be able to work well in a high paced environment. We offer competitive wages & performance based bonuses. Interested persons apply to: Fax 403-638-4987 or jmillard@enerchem.com

880

Misc. Help

256992H27

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal. No household appliances 403-396-8629

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346 KLEEN SITE SERVICES Residential & Commercial Pickups, Junk Removal, Bin Rentals, Dump & Cargo Trailers, BobCat Services 403-373-3242 Scrap Vehicle Disposal Service (403)302-1848

Misc. Services

1290

Yard Work / Reno / Tree / Junk Removal 403-396-4777

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801. Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Seniors’ Services

1372

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

LAWN/HEDGE Trimming Services. Call Paul, local Red Deer # 587-679-0917 Tree Pruning,Topping and Removal by a Certified Arborist,Hedges too! call Randy at 403-350-0216

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life twice weekly in Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303

Misc. Help

880

CARRIERS NEEDED For Advocate routes VANIER AREA FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

CIRCULATION Do You: - Want extra income - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week)

SUNNYBROOK AREA: Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close Springfield Ave.

As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to delivery newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle is provided. Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. or longer, and/or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.. Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. or longer Submit resume, indicating â&#x20AC;&#x153;Service Runner Positionâ&#x20AC;?, along with your drivers abstract immediately to: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com or mail to: Human Resources 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 or fax to: 403-341-4772 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

F.T. WAREHOUSE

Needs a Drivers licence, some heavy & light lifting, friendly, personnel. Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays, exc. wages & benefits. Fax to: 403-309-3000. Drop off: #9 - 7619 50 Ave Red Deer, AB

INGLEWOOD AREA: Issard Close VANIER AREA: Vanier Dr. Volk Pl./Vanier Dr. Vickers Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300 CASUAL POSITIONS

Dietary Aid/ Housekeeping

positions needed. Must be able to work in a team environment. Mandatory criminal record check required. Salary according to union scale. Please apply in writing to Lisa Manning-Eaton, Lodge Manager, 4277 46A Ave. or by fax to: 403-343-1728 F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. Apply in person w/resume: Highland Green Value Drug Mart.

COUNTROOM

(counting money). 15-25 hrs per week. Must be available to work early mornings and be available any days of the week. Must be physically fit as this is a physically demanding position. Send resume to vickib@cashcasino.ca, or fax 1-403-243-4812. IN SERVICE SHOP, expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d with farm equipment and the ability to weld. Apply in person with resume at: Reg Cox Feed M i x e r s . S o u t h o f U FA Burnt Lake Indust. Park, Phone 403-340-2221 or fax 403-341-5622

JOIN THE BLUE GRASS TEAM!

BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS LTD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mechanic helper, apprenticship opportunities avail. Farm equipment exp. an asset. Open to current apprentices. bluesod@xplornet.com or fax to 403-342-7488 KEMCO Mechanical Ltd. o/a Prime Boiler Services is seeking a full time Procurement Manager. Competitive industry wage and an excellent benefit package. Send resumes to #11, 7421Edgar Industrial Drive Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2; apply by email at kemco.mechanical.jobs@ canadaemail.net or by fax to (403) 346-7779

Duties include: - Service Writing - Warranty Administration - Service Scheduling - Maintaining Paper Flow Attributes: - Outgoing - Organized - Mechanically Inclined - Computer Proficient - Previous Experience A Must

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Apply by: Email: bill@unclebensrv.com Fax: (403) 346-1055 or drop off resume, Attn: Bill/Service

880

Employment Training

NOW HIRING F/T POSITIONS Baker Cake Decorator Produce Assistant Manager Dairy/Frozen stock clerk Meat Cutter Closing/Grocery Supervisor P/T positions in all departments. All positions require weekend availability. Apply in person to Sobeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hwy. 2A Lacombe or fax resume to: 403-782-5820

This project is funded by the Government of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skills Link Program.

RAVEN TRUCK ACCESSORIES Has an opening for an INSTALLER POSITION, must be self-motivated, have strong leadership skills & be mechanically inclined. Fax 343-8864 or apply in person with resume to 4961-78th Street, Red Deer REAL Enterprises Ltd NOW HIRING Exp Landscape Foremen/ Labourers Benefits - Bonuses Must have valid drivers license Fax or email resumes: Fax 403-314-2214 Email realltd@telus.net www.reddeerlandscaping.net SEEKING exp. siding helpers. Exp. with vinyl & composite wood siding a must. Tools & transportation reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Permanent F/T. Call Bob (403)872-1312 SNO-VALLEY CUSTOMS is currently looking for operators, for our fall farm runs and our winter ice road season. Call 403- 348-1521, 391-1695

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Are you between the Ages of 16-30 years Unemployed Not attending school Facing employment barriers that interfere with achieving your potential and personal independence R e a d y, w i l l i n g a n d committed to making positive life changes Looking to improve your Life/employability skills A Canadian citizen Have NOT received Employment Insurance Benefits in the last 3 years. If any of the above apply please contact us for more info at: The Red Deer Youth & Volunteer Centre Email: alisone@yvc.ca or info@yvc.ca (403) 342-6500 or (403) 342-7521

This is a 6 month project providing youth / young adults with an opportunity to enhance personal growth, learn life skills and employability skills through classroom activity and work experience. Eligible participants will receive minimum wage while attending this project and some childcare costs and transportation may also be available. The Program Start Date is first week of September 2012

RED DEER WORKS 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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Warehouse Shipper/ Receiver

Competitive starting wages plus regular increases. Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Excellent benefits package. Opportunities to advance. Must be dependable, hardworking and seeking a long-term career. Apply in person, or email to: hartleytj@eecol.com 4747 - 61st Street

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Auctions

Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

1710

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042 FREEZER, smaller apt. sized. One yr. old. $150. 403-343-6218 HAMILTON Beach Convection oven $50, Charles Kraft juicer, $10, deep fryer Revel w/filter, used once, $20; Nova humidifier w/filter. $50. tv stand, just like new $100, l 403-314-5528 STOVE, Whirlpool, good cond., $75, 403-343-6628

1840

1860 1900

1730

SAFETY

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

EquipmentHeavy

1630

2007 DUAL TANDEM TAG ALONG, paver equip. traile r, p i n d l e h o o k , 3 0 â&#x20AC;&#x2122; flatdeck, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; beavertail, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bifold ramps, just had $3300 brake job, $8800. Call 780-982-9390 Red Deer TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Tools

1640

TOOLS, tools, tools.. small & large at garage sale. Aug. 16 - 18. Thurs. & Fri. 2-9, Sat. 9-5, @ 25 Excell St.

RED DEER ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Farmers' Market

1650

ALBERTA Spring lamb, cut and wrapped by the piece, 1/2 or whole carcass. Come see our 100 mile radius store. Brown Eggs and Lamb 403-782-4095

RDAES offers one on one culturally sensitive support, services and resources that assist Aboriginal people in successfully developing employment, career and education objectives.

Firewood

We are now taking applications for Beyond Employment Skills Training Program. The Program will be starting Aug. 13, 2012

FREE FIREWOOD, 18 Oslo Close. KICK TO THE CURB

We are now taking applications for Programming for Older Workers. The Program will be starting Sept. 4, 2012.

Garden Supplies

POW is a 18 week program designed to equip Mature Aboriginal Individuals between 50 to 65 years of age with essential skills that will enhance opportunities for securing a position, remain active, while developing skill sets for employment. The Program will incorporate Aboriginal culture with mainstream training which include: Life skills, Employability Skills and Academic Competency Building and Workplace Training. Funding will be available to those who qualify. Get your applications in now!

1680

2 PLASTIC RAIN BARRELS Pedestals & brass tops. Used one season. $150. 403-341-4632

36962L24,26

257163H16-21

LANDSCAPING mulch, $10.00 yard. Phone 403-346-3800 weekdays or 403-343-6182 eves. & wknds.

Health & Beauty

1750

WEDDING RING, $200, 403-986-0986

1700

*NEW!* Asian Relaxation Massage Downtown! 587 377 - 1298 open 10am 6pm Monday - Friday!

5 BDRM. DUPLEX! BRAND NEW

family home in Westpark. Close to hospital, schools & walking trails. GARAGE 6 appls. A great place to call home! Sorry, no pets. HEARTHSTONE 403-314-0099 or 403-896-1193 www.hpman.ca

3030

103 ADDINGTON DR. 3 bdrm., 1.5 bath. No pets Avail. Immed. 403-506-3233 3 BDRM. townhouse in Clearview avail. Sept. 1, 5 appls, very clean, n/s, $1200/mo. DD same 403-848-3641

GLENDALE TOWNHOUSE

Large 3 bdrm 1.5 baths and 5 appls. Sorry, no pets. HEARTHSTONE 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554 www.hpman.ca

KITSON CLOSE

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1350 SD $1000. n/s Avail. Aug. 15 & Sept. 1 403-304-7576 / 347-7545

Kyte/Kelloway Cres. Lovely 3 level exec. 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1350 SD $1000 Avail. Sept. 1 403-304-7576 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

Riverfront Estates

Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1150 or $1175 along the river. SD $1000. avail. Aug. 15 & Sept. 1 . 403-304-7576 347-7545

WESTPARK

11/2 blocks west of hospital!

3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. balcony, no pets, n/s, rent $1150 SD $1000 avail. AUG. 15. & SEPT. 1 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

Manufactured Homes

3040

Newly Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Lana 403-550-8777

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

2 BDRM bi-level 4-plex available immediately. 4 appliances. Laminate & tile flooring. $1200 includes utilities. Ph: 403-638-8534

INNISFAIL

2 bdrm., 2 baths, brand new, rent $995. + d.d. + utils, 403-343-1010

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT â&#x20AC;˘ 3000-3200 WANTED â&#x20AC;˘ 3250-3390

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

3060

Suites

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS.

Clean, quiet bldg. Call 318-0901. 1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, $740/mo. immed,. poss., incl. most utils,., call 403-886-5288

2 BDRM avail. Sept. 5 to quiet tenant over 40. Incl. water & heat, security cameras & private parking at 5910-55 Ave. Rent $850, s.d. $800. Phone if you have excellent references 403-341-4627 2 BDRM. adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, lrg. suite, Avail Oct. 1 $850/mo., S.D. $650. Call 403-304-5337 2 BDRM., 2 bath rural property, 10 mi. S. of R.D. $1200./mo. PLUS 1 bdrm, $750. mo. Both have utils. incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. Aug. 1. Horses privileges avail. 403-396-9808

2 BDRM. house. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 403-872-2472 3 BDRM. 2 baths apt., Misc. for w h e e l c h a i r f r i e n d l y, SYLVAN, five fully furn. Sale 2 bdrm. + hide-a-bed, incl., $ 1 4 0 0 / m o . , i n c l . h e a t , cable, dishes, bedding, all D.D. $1000, n/s, small pet ( x 2 ) F u e l Ta n k s w i t h on approval, Sept. 1, N. utils. $950 - $1400/mo. stands. 2-compartment Red Deer,, 403-932-0582 403-880-0210 500 gallon tank. $30 EACH OBO 1-compartment 300 gallon tank. $30 Manufactured OBO C a l l E r n i e @ Homes (403) 347-0660. 2 GEORGE FOREMAN GRILLS, set of Christmas Charm dished, microwave & stand, deck umbrella, 2 electric heaters, chest of drawers, bread maker, 13â&#x20AC;? flat screen TV. with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted All of this for $200. ....SOLD!!!......... DRIFTWOOD stained natural $45; wood burning art work (moose in meadow)$60; two 4x4 cedar Only with Intro 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6â&#x20AC;?L, white 2/$12; meat tub, heavy white nylon $ $20; sleeping adult bag /month lot Rent incl. Cable $10; Wrangler jacket (M) $40 403-314-2026

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3040

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

A MUST SEE! $

20,000

400

Lana (403) 550-8777 www.lansdowne.ca

1660

FIREWOOD. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 birchfirewoodsales.com

BEST is a 24 week program plus a 26 follow-up that will equip Aboriginal people with essential skills that will prepare them to work in a mainstream environment. The program incorporates Life Skills, Cultural Awareness, Spirituality, as well as Work Experience Placement that will gear them for long term success in the workforce. Funding will be available to those who qualify.

Jewellery

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

Condos/ Townhouses

1830

900

403.341.4544

PORTABLE RADIO cassette (Sharp) $10; older Sony tv 16â&#x20AC;? color w/remote $5; Star Choice receiver $5; 8 track tape holder $5; record cabinet, stained wood $45 403-314-2026

1720

1590

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Low Costâ&#x20AC;? Quality Training

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Syrian warplanes bomb rebel-held town, 20 die UN ACCUSES REGIME OF WAR CRIMES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AZAZ, Syria — Syrian fighter jets screamed through the sky Wednesday over this rebel-held town, dropping bombs that levelled the better part of a poor neighbourhood and wounded scores of people, many of them women and children buried under piles of rubble. Activists said more than 20 people were killed. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 23 people died in the double airstrike and more than 200 were wounded. Mohammed Nour, a local activist reached by phone, put the death toll at 25. Neither figure could be independently confirmed. Reporters from The Associated Press saw nine dead bodies in the bombings’ immediate aftermath, including a baby. The bombings sent panicked civilians fleeing for cover. So many were wounded that the local hospital locked its doors, directing residents to drive to the nearby Turkish border so the injured could be treated on the other side. One person’s remains were bundled into a small satchel. A group of young men found a man buried in the wreckage of destroyed homes, his clothes torn and his limbs dirty, but still alive. “God is great! God is great!” they chanted as they yanked him out and laid him on a blanket. Nearby, a woman sat on a pile of bricks that once was her home, cradling a dead baby wrapped in a dirty cloth. Two other bodies lay next to her, covered in blankets. She screamed and threw stones at a TV crew that tried to film her. The bombing of Azaz, some 30 miles (50 kilometres) north of Aleppo, shattered the sense of control rebels have sought to project since they took the area from President Bashar Assad’s army

last month. Azaz is also the town where rebels have been holding 11 Lebanese Shiites they captured in May. The attack came on the same day the U.N. released a report accusing Assad’s forces and pro-government militiamen of war crimes during a May bloodbath in the village of Houla that killed more than 100 civilians, nearly half of them children. It said rebels were also responsible for war crimes in at least three other killings. The long-awaited report by the U.N. Human Rights Council marks the first time the world body has referred to events in Syria as war crimes — on both the government and rebel sides — and could be used in future prosecutions against Assad or others. It said the scale of the Houla carnage indicated “involvement at the highest levels” of Syria’s military and government. The council also said the conflict is moving in increasingly brutal directions on both sides. Also on Wednesday, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, comprised of 57 member states, released a final statement from its two day summit in Saudi Arabia’s Muslim holy city of Mecca urging support of the opposition. The statement did not mention suspending Syria’s membership, but OIC Secretary-General Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu told reporters after the summit that the organization had agreed to do so. The move is largely symbolic. Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, whose nation is Assad’s most staunch regional supporter, told reporters before the opening session in Saudi Arabia that suspending Syria will not resolve the issue of the unrest there. A wide-ranging tableau of violence and retributions on Wednesday reinforced the U.N.’s warnings. A blast in central Damascus rattled — but did not injure — U.N. observers, followed by the

airstrikes in Azaz. And in tense Lebanon, a powerful Shiite clan that backs Assad said it abducted at least 20 Syrians in retaliation for rebels holding one of their relatives captive in Syria. The rebels accuse the Lebanese man of belonging to Hezbollah, a Shiite Lebanese group allied with Syria and Iran. The bombing of Azaz brought into stark relief the limits of the rebels’ expanding control of Syria’s north. In recent months, rebels have pushed the Syrian army from a number of towns in a swath of territory south of the Turkish border and north of Aleppo, Syria’s largest city. As the Assad regime’s grip on the ground slips, however, it is increasingly targeting rebel areas with attack helicopters and fighter jets — weapons the rebels can’t challenge. There were fresh signs Wednesday that the civil war was spilling across the border into Lebanon, a country ravaged by its own 15-year civil war that Syria was deeply involved in, and which is sharply divided between supporters and opponents of Assad’s regime. Syrian rebels have adopted a new tactic of seizing prisoners from countries or foreign groups allied with the regime to rattle Assad and his allies outside the country, such as the 11 Lebanese Shiites captured in May shortly after they crossed from Turkey on their way to Lebanon. Earlier this month, rebels abducted 48 Iranians near the capital, Damascus. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia ordered its citizens to leave Lebanon, citing fear of kidnappings by Shiites angry over the rebels taking prisoners from Lebanon and Iran. In Damascus, a bomb attached to a fuel truck exploded Wednesday outside a hotel where U.N. observers are staying, wounding at least three people, Syrian state TV reported.

Bolivian mob lynches 2 murder suspects DRAGS SUSPECTS FROM JAIL IN BORDER TOWN, BURNS THEM ALIVE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LA PAZ, Bolivia — A mob in a town bordering Brazil plagued by drug traffickers and car thieves dragged two Brazilians from jail after their arrest as murder suspects, then beat them and burned them alive, authorities said Wednesday. “It’s barbarous what occurred Tuesday night, but people are tired of so much insecurity. No one is in charge of this town, where criminals do whatever they please,” town councilman Claudio Rojas said by phone from San Matias. The two Brazilians had been jailed after allegedly shooting to death three Bolivians and wounding two others Tuesday in a drunken dispute whose origin was unclear, police chief Edwin Rojas said. One survivor of the shooting, Sergio Ramos, said in a TV interview that the men were drinking

beer and joking around when one of the Brazilians, Max Diez, pulled out a revolver and started shooting. “I saved myself because I pretended I was dead,” said Ramos, who suffered a gunshot wound. A crowd of about 400 people later stormed and sacked the jail, savagely beating the two Brazilians, both in their 20s and one an escapee from a Bolivian prison, and setting them ablaze in the street, the police chief said. Police fired shots into the air but could not halt the killings, said San Matias’ mayor, Carlos Velarde. The two bodies were delivered to Brazilian authorities late Tuesday. Bolivia’s regional police commander, Col. Lily Cortez, vowed to arrest and prosecute those responsible. The local police chief, Rojas, said no one had been arrested so far in the lynching. Cocaine traffickers and car thieves from both Bolivia and

Brazil are active in San Matias, a town of 15,000 people that lies on a principal drug-trafficking route for Bolivian cocaine. Police say the town has become a refuge for Brazilian criminals, and violence is common there. Across the border in Brazil’s Mato Grosso state, federal police spokesman Paulo Gomes said investigators were sent to the frontier region Wednesday to “get a clear idea of exactly what happened and determine if the two Brazilians were involved in drug trafficking.” He said cars and motorbikes are frequently stolen in Mato Grosso and taken to Bolivia, where they are sold or exchanged for drugs. The area is among border regions where the national government recently sent troops in a big anti-drug operation, Gomes said. Lynchings are not uncommon in rural areas of Bolivia where police and judicial workers are scarce.

Militants attack Pakistani air force base THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Militants attacked an air force base in northwest Pakistan filled with F-16s and other aircraft before dawn Thursday, sparking a heavy battle with security forces that left parts of the base in flames, officials said. The attack on the base in Kamra, located only about 85 kilometres (50 miles) northwest of Islamabad, was a brazen reminder of the threat posed by Islamist militants in Pakistan despite numerous military offensives against their sanctuaries along the Afghan border. The militants infiltrated the base under the cover of darkness and began battling security forces at around 2 a.m., said Hafeez Aulakh, a police officer standing outside the base. The fighting was still going on three hours later, he said.

“We are outside the base and we are just hearing gunshots and sometimes small blasts,” Aulakh told The Associated Press by telephone. Special forces soldiers who joined the group trying to retake the base found the body of a suicide bomber inside, said the Pakistani air force, adding that the bomber was strapped with explosives. The air force said the battle’s intensity had fallen from its height. There were no immediate reports of casualties. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but suspicion will likely fall on the Pakistani Taliban, who have waged a bloody insurgency against the government for the past several years that has killed tens of thousands of people. While the group has carried out hundreds of bombings and other attacks through the country, raids against military bases are somewhat uncommon.

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Injured Syrians arrive at a field hospital after an air strike hit their homes in the town of Azaz on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, Wednesday.

CLE ELUM, Wash. — The extreme fire conditions across the U.S. West have exploded, with several burning across the region Wednesday and about 70 homes destroyed in Washington state. The blazes, fueled by searing heat, dry weather and strong winds added up to misery for weary residents who already are fed up with one of the region’s worst fire seasons in decades. Not only are more of the nation’s wildfires occurring in the West this year than last, but the fires have gotten bigger, said Jennifer Smith of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. As of Wednesday, 42,933 wildfires have been reported in the country this season, burning 6.4 million acres (2.6 million hectares). The 10-year average for this period is 52,535 fires, but covering only 5 million acres (2 million hectares), she said. In recent days, one firefighter died in Idaho after being struck by a falling tree. Another suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation after a blaze along the Nevada-Oregon border forced her to crawl into an emergency fire shelter. Hundreds of residents of two small Idaho towns were packing their belongings Wednesday and clearing out of the way of a massive wildfire burning in a gulch a few miles (kilometres) away and expected to hit town later this week. “It’s not a question of if, but when,” Boise National Forest Spokesman Dave Olson said of the fire reaching the outskirts of one of the towns, Featherville. Fire crews are battling a total of nine big fires in Idaho, including one in the Salmon-Challis National Forest that stranded 250 rafters floating the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. In a rural part of Washington state, Wednesday’s calmer winds gave firefighters hope of containing a blaze that has forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. “Chaotic,” Kittitas County Undersheriff Clayton Myers said. “It was one of those things you never felt like you were in control, because things kept changing with the wind.” About 70 homes and hundreds of outbuildings had burned, officials said. Across California, thousands of firefighters were contending with dry conditions and strong winds. In Southern California, wildfires continue to threaten dozens of homes after burning through more than 19 square miles (49 square kilometres) of brush in the midst of a brutal heat wave.

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COMPUTER REPAIR

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WEB DESIGN

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720

IMMEDIATE POSITION Full-time office administrator. Selfmotivated w/ability to manage time sensitive situations. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, w/2+ years exp. Suggested rate $16/hr.Closing date: 08/18/ 12. Send resume to sheri@kevinlapp.ca

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager)

Clerical

720

Clerical

RECEPTIONIST / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANTMATERNITY LEAVE. Apex Oilfield Services is hiring a F/T Accounting Assistant from Sept 2012-Jan 2014 out of our Head Office in Red Deer. Previous exp. with bank reconciliations, journal entries and accrual accounting is req’d. Exp. with Great Plains and Microsoft Excel an asset. Apex offers a great work environment with competitive compensation and benefits! To apply email hr@apexoil.ca or fax 403-314-4748 by August 15, 2012.

Tar-ific Construction offers a fast pace working environment. We are looking for a friendly, energetic individual to join our team in a full time position. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in Payroll, A/P and benefits. Experience in Abacus, spreadsheeting and Microsoft office would be an asset. Please email resumes to info@tarific.ca

CLERICAL assistant wanted for receptionist/ general office duties. Send resume to Box 1003, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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Contractors

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RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060

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SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 302-9210.

Cleaning

www.performancemaint.ca 403-358-9256

Contractors

1100

Escorts

Black Cat Concrete

1165

Sidewalks, driveways, EDEN garages, patios, bsmts. RV 587-877-7399 10am- 2am pads. Dean 403-505-2542 BLACK PEARL CONCRETE EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages Garage/RV pads, driveways, patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285 www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049 FOUND SET OF keys in BRIAN’S DRYWALL Michener Park, owner ROXY 26 Hot Blonde Framing, drywall, taping, identify to claim, , call 403-848-2300 textured & t-bar ceilings, 403-302-3935 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

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F/T Live-In Caregiver for elderly male. $1834 salary less room & board. Send resume to: brushells_888@yahoo.com

DALE’S Home Reno’s. INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS L O S T i n B o w e r, s h o r t Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. Free estimates for all your reno needs. 755-9622 haired brown tabby neuwith oilfield service cell 506-4301 tered male, white chest, companies, other small white paws, 12 yrs. old, businesses and individuals GENERAL reno’s, restore answers to Einstein RW Smith, 346-9351 & repair. 403-550-3888 403-347-7817 REWARD

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BALLOON RIDES

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LOST DOG Chihuahua breed puppy, around Bower area, had collar and leash, very sadly missed, FOUND

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F/T LIVE-IN caregiver req’d for boys age 5 & 7 yrs. old. in Red Deer. 403-343-9590

LOST BLACKBERRY CURVE PHONE in the Aspen Ridge area of Red Deer. If found please call 403 314-0579

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Stamp finish, exposed finish, basements, garages, patio pads, driveways & sidewalks. etc. Anything concrete, call Mark 403-597-0095

Handyman Services

1200

Handyman Services

1200

CONCRETE sidewalk, driveway, patios, decks, fences. 403-550-3888

Massage Therapy

1280

* NEW * Executive Touch. Relaxation massage for men. 5003A - Ross St. 403-348-5650 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

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Misc. Services

1290

BUSY B’S HANDYMAN SERVICES LTD. 5* JUNK REMOVAL We do fencing, decks, reno’s Property clean up 340-8666 landscape and more. Give us a buzz @ 403-598-3857 Yard Work / Reno / Tree / Free quotes. WCB, insured. Junk Removal 403-396-4777

Misc. Services

1290

KLEEN SITE SERVICES Residential & Commercial Pickups, Junk Removal, Bin Rentals, Dump & Cargo Trailers, BobCat Services 403-373-3242

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801.

Seniors’ Services

1372

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

LAWN/HEDGE Trimming Services. Call Paul, local Red Deer # 587-679-0917

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Clerical

720

Janitorial

770

ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work F/T Office 40/hrs. per week w/some Administrator weekends, daytime hrs. Position Starting wage $13/hr. Fax 1 Year Maternity Leave resume w/ref’s to Position with possibility of 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black continued employment Benefits after 3 months Duties to include but not limited to: A/R, invoicing, bank deposits, A/P Bi-Weekly Payroll, Gov’t remittances, Bank reconciliations, Inventory management & input into database. Hiring experienced Must have own CLEANING MANAGER vehicle/transportation, †This is a working manager experience with Simply position. Must have an Accounting, Microsoft open availability and be Word, Excel & Outlook as flexible. You will have well as an attention to experience in payroll, detail, the ability to multiordering, inventory, task & the initiative to people management. problem solve. Send resume to Please forward resumes vickib@cashcasino.ca to: info@tarmonline.com or fax 1-403-243-4812. or fax 403-348-0782 CASH CASINO, We thank all those who 6350 - 67 St Red Deer. apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Red Deer Piling is hiring office assistant. Office assistant must be trained in Microsoft excel as a large part of this job will be entering and formatting data in Microsoft Excel. Resumes can be faxed to 403-340-8686 or emailed to joey@reddeerpiling.com

Dental

740

LOOKING FOR RDA II to Join our Team

No evenings - no weekends! Please email resume to conceptdentalreddeer@ gmail.com or drop off resume to Concept Dental (Suite101 5018 45 ST. Attn Kelli.

SOUTHPOINTE DENTAL looking for energetic, outgoing

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Farm Work

755

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE ON 100 COW DAIRY, LACOMBE, ALBERTA. Milking & feeding A.I. an asset but not required. Reasonable hours. Please call 403-391-8259

Medical

790

Oilfield

Clinic Coordinator

We are an 8 physician Primary Care Clinic located in Sylvan Lake, AB. Our philosophy is to provide excellence in patient care and remain at the leading edge of primary care in Alberta. The Clinic Coordinator is responsible directly to the physicians. The successful candidate will have experience and be comfortable working in a human resources role. This includes team building, information sharing, goal setting for the clinic and conflict management. Further requirements include: computer skills, good communication skills, overseeing clinic finances, and organizing meetings. Candidates must be selfmotivated and adaptable within a fast paced environment to facilitate meeting the clinic goals. Interested applicants please submit a resume to: sylvanfamilydocs@gmail.com Or fax resume to 403-887-2261 Deadline for applications is August 21, 2012 A complete job description is available on request.

Oilfield

800

IS looking to fill the following positions in the: A RED DEER BASED HINTON AND Pressure Testing Company FOX CREEK LOCATION req’s. Operators for testing * Oilfield Construction BOP’s throughout AB. Supervisors Only those with Drilling rig * Oilfield Construction exp. need apply. Fax Lead Hands resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-341-6213 or email * Stainless and Carbon Welders mikeoapt@gmail.com * B-Pressure Welders Only those selected for * Pipefitters interview will be contacted. * Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators * Experienced oilfield labourers * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1 H2S Alive ( Enform), COLTER PRODUCTION St. John (Red Cross) TESTING SERVICES INC standard first aid) & in-house drug and alcohol Join Our Fast Growing tests are required. Team and Secure Your Please submit resume to Future with our Optimum hr@alstaroc.com or Benefit Package Fax to 780-865-5829 & RRSP’s!! Quote job #62317 on resume

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SYLVAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER (SFHC) is currently seeking an energetic individual for the position of

800

Qualified Day & Night Supervisors - (Must be able to provide own work truck.) Field Operators - Valid First Aid, H2S, driver’s license required! Please see your website @ www.colterenergy.ca or contact us at 1-877-926-5837 Your application will be kept strictly confidential

FLINT TUBULAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES requires Shop & Yard Laborers. $16/hr. to start Apply w/resume to: 4115 39139 HWY 2A (Blindman Industrial Park)

Q-TEST INSPECTION LTD

Now has immediate opening for CGSB LEVEL II RT and CEDO’s for a large Pipeline Project in the Fox Creek area. This project is ongoing and work can be performed on a rotation or a continuous basis. Other areas may require personnel also. Top wages and a comprehensive benefit package are available after 3 months employment. Email resumes to: qtestltd@telus.net or phone 403-887-5630

Landcore Technologies Inc. located in Ponoka is currently seeking energetic, motivated team players for the following positions:

Drillers and Driller Assistants with a Class 1 driver’s license. Apprentice or Journeyman Mechanics Pile Drive Operators Pile Drive Assistants Field Supervisor All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate. We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment. Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011. The right candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls.

Oilfield

SAFETY COORDINATOR Watts Projects Inc. is a progressive Oilfield Construction Company based in Red Deer and Edson serving Alberta and Saskatchewan. We are hiring a Safety Coordinator to manage the Health & Safety Program, the position will coordinate with the HSE Manager. The Candidate would be responsible for a combination field safety & safety administration activities. Safety Tickets required and Alberta Construction Safety Association training courses would be an asset. Watts offers excellent wages, benefits and a safety conscious working environment. Email cody.howitt@telus.net or Fax 1-403-358-7763

WATER & VAC DRIVER needed. All oilfield tickets req’d. Call 885-4373 or fax resume 403-885-4374

Professionals 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

800

810

360 FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING Hiring F/T Certified Personal Trainer. Start ASAP with full clientele. Best compensation citywide. Email resume to info@360fitness.ca

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Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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$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

DBA, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Restaurant - Red Deer AB RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR’S - F/T - 2 positions avail DUTIES: Plan, organize, control and evaluate operations of Frozen Yogurt Restaurant. Recruit and supervise staff, staff scheduling, job training. Control and order inventory. Monitor revenue. Resolve customer complaints. Ensure health & safety standards are followed. QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years customers service. Knowledge of supervisory skills. WAGES: $13.50/hr Fax resume to Deon Beaupre 403-309-4418 Mail resume to Box 28038, Red Deer, AB T4P 1K4

Restaurant/ Hotel

FT FOOD SERVICE Supervisor $13/hr. avail. nights & weekends.Call Little Caesars Red Deer at 403-346-1600 or fax resume to 403-356-9465

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

MOHAVE GRILL

Sales & Distributors F/T BAKERY POSITION AVAIL. Must be reliable and willing to work weekends. Wage negotiable based on experience Apply in person to the Donut Mill, Gasoline Alley

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PREMIER SPA BOUTIQUE is seeking Retail Sales Supervisor for our Parkland Mall location, Red Deer. $17.40/hr. Email resume: premierjobrd1@gmail.com

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NUTRITION HOUSENATURAL HEALTH STORE PARKLAND MALL

is searching for Full Time and Part Time members. Experience in the natural health industry is required and past retail and sales experience is a must. You must be willing to work flexible hours, days, nights and weekends. GREAT WAGES, BONUS and a great atmosphere to work. Nutrition house provides a fun working environment with many opportunities for advancement, working with clients on providing them with natural health products is a rewarding experience and nutrition house prides itself on customer service and industry knowledge. If you are interested in helping others, have experience in retail and sales and are considering a field in natural health please contact us for an interview. If you are already working in the natural health environment we would consider ourselves lucky to have you as a part of our team. Only those individuals with required experience will be contacted. Please send resume by email to lbegin@nutritionhouse.com

SYSTEM DESIGNER /SALES ASSOCIATE Audio innovations is looking for highly motivated, careeroriented person to join our team. The successful candidate will have the following proven traits; committed to excellent service, willingness to learn, team player, and a mature positive attitude. This is a full time position offering salary & profit sharing, benefits program, and an excellent opportunity for advancement. As our System Designer/ Sales Associate you will be directly involved with our clients selling and designing their Custom Home Audio/Video & Security Systems. If you are the right person to join our team, please e-mail your resume to: Audio Innovations e-mail audio@ audioinnovations.ca

VARSTEEL LTD RED DEER Inside Sales Order Desk. Applicant must be personable & have good phone skills. Position is permanent full time Mon-Fri. Previous experience in sales and or steel experience preferred. Wage commensurate of experience. Please email resume to: chris.ball@varsteel.ca

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A FULL TIME PAINTER REQUIRED Painting exp. necessary. Must have vehicle. Must be task orientated, self motivated & reliable. Phone 403-596-1829 ABEL CORPORATION is looking for candidates for the following positions: * * *

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850

B & B COWIE INSULATION LTD.

Looking for Experienced Insulation installers and crews. Must have own transportation. CSA approved safety boots are required. Please fax resume to 403-347-8075. Email: bbcowie@telus.net

C & C COATINGS is seeking an INDUSTRIAL PAINTER. Exp. with Endura an asset. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165.

CEN-CON CONCRETE INC.

Concrete laborers needed! We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. Fax resume to: 403-340-1246 or email: tarific@telusplanet.net

ACTION RESTORATION LTD.

A disaster restoration firm serving southern AB is seeking F/T CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL & CARPENTERS for the Red Deer location. Must have exp. in all areas of residential construction. Valid drivers license is req’d. Pref. given to candidates with previous restoration industry exp. Fax resume to: 403-253-7367 or email: humanresources @actionrestoration.ca

ACTION RESTORATION LTD. A disaster restoration firm serving southern AB is seeking F/T EMERGENCY RESTORATION TECHS for the Red Deer location. Valid drivers licence is req’d. Pref. given to candidates with IICRC Certification. Fax resume to: 403-253-7367 or email: humanresources @actionrestoration.ca

Auto Technicians

EXP’’D drywall tradesmen & laborers req’d, Phone 403-348-8640 Family Owned Auto Repair Facility seeking Journeyman Technician. Competitive pay and benefits included. E-mail or drop off resume, john@innisfail2020.com 5004-49 Street, Innisfail

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Independent Paint & Body is currently accepting resumes for experienced autobody technicians and prepper. Apply with resume to 7453 - 50 ave Red Deer, AB or email resume to indy2000@telus.net.

JOURNEYMAN H.D. mechanic based out of our red deer location. Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening. Fax resume with current driver abstract 403-346-6721 LOCAL construction and oilfield company now hiring work in central AB area. Now hiring exp’d DOZER OPERATORS & SKIDSTEER OPERATORS. Fax resume 403-347-6296 LOOKING for apprentice or journeyman mechanic. Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911 OK TIRE & AUTO SERVICE RED DEER NORTH 7147 50 AVE

Licensed Automotive Technician FOUNDATION COMPANY 2/3/4 Year Apprentice currently seeking Auto Tech experienced commercial foundation form workers. Please fax resume to 403-346-5867

Galaxy Plumbing & Heating Ltd requires full time 2nd year apprentices. Please apply by fax @ 403-347-4539, email: galaxyadmin@telus.net or drop off in person @ 200, 6040 47 Ave.

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

We provide full mechanical repairs for most passenger vehicles and light trucks, as well as tire installation. We are looking for a licensed auto tech or apprentice auto tech to join our team in 5 bay shop. Alignment exp. necessary. Candidate must be motivated and energetic. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. Email resume to: alok@telus.net or fax 403-346-8186 PAINTER Exp’d. wanted for new homes. Must have own vehicle. Call 809-0446

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN. United Rentals is looking for a

SERVICE TECHNICIAN to maintain and repair construction tools and equipment. Applicants must have 3-5 years exp, High School Diploma and valid drivers license. Competitive wages and benefits. Email Rob at rmcwade@ur.com or fax to 403-343-1087

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850

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860

READY MIX DRIVERS Central Alberta Competition #BU12-0015 BURNCO Ready Mix in Central Alberta is currently recruiting for Ready Mix Drivers. These are seasonal, full time positions. The ideal candidate will have a Class 1 and/or 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement, as well as a clean driving abstract. You are energetic, highly motivated and possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience or knowledge of concrete and the construction industry. Please submit your resume and driver’s abstract to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attn: Human Resources E-mail: careers@burnco.com We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No Placement Agencies

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860

Class 3 Commercial Driver. United Rentals is looking for a Class 3

Commercial Driver

APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER Family owned & operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our delivery department. Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and benefit plan. We are currently looking for an experienced Delivery Driver to work out of our Red Deer Warehouse. The ideal candidate will: * be able to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100 lbs * possess exceptional customer service skills * enjoy working within a diverse team * hold a valid driver’s license and a clear drivers abstract Launch your career with a well known and respected company. Become a part o f t h e s u c c e s s f u l Tr a i l team by applying in person to: Colin Parsons in person at #6 4622 61 Street in the Riverside Industrial District, Red Deer. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

Busy Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers. We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus Knowledge of ASME code program. Grain and super bolt up, basic instrumentaB exp. an asset but not tion and a commitment to necessary. If you have a excellence are prerequisites. clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to Competitive wages with start making good money. benefit packages available. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to Interested candidates 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net please send resume to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014 Required Exp’d Fabricator For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop.

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ADULT & YOUTH CARRIER NEEDED Wanted for delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in GLENDALE Grimson St. & Goodall Ave. RIVERSIDE MEADOWS

CLASS 3 driver with air endorsement required for our red deer location. Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening. Fax resume with current driver abstract to 403-346-6721.

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

Kerrywood Mews 53, 54, 55 & 56 Ave. & 60 St. & 58 A St. 2 ROUTES Oriole Park West Ogilvie Close & Oldring Crsc. & Oaklands Crsc. & Oakwood Close Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in LANCASTER Lampard Crsc. area & Lord Close area. MICHENER 51 Street &

Western Masonry Structures

F/T LABOURERS F/T work at major central AB projects. Must have own transportation. Top wages and benefits. Please fax resume to 403-340-0762

Central AB based trucking company reqires

OWNER OPERATORS in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

Class 1 or 3 Drivers needed. Male or Female You must pass a Drug Test and a Physical. Please fax driver’s abstract and references along with your resume to: Mike 403-347- 8060 (fax)

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ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in WEST LAKE WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in EASTVIEW 82 Advocate $430/month $5165/year

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SHEET METAL INSTALLERS

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UPS is now hiring for 43 Ave. area Part time Early Morning P/T WAREHOUSE & FULL TIME DRIVING. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK Applicants must be physically fit and be able Call Jamie to lift up to 70 lbs. P/T Warehouse, 403-314-4306 Mon. to Fri. 15 - 20 hrs/wk. for more info Driving Mon. to Fri, 10 to 12 hours per day. Alberta Class 5 license, clean abstract. This is fast paced, physically demanding environment. ADULT All candidates are subject UPGRADING to criminal record checks. Alberta Government Apply by online @ Funded Programs www.upsjobs.com Student Funding Available! or fax resume to: 403-648-3312 * GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades WANTED: Class 3 driver with air, for tandem septic Academic Express truck. Must have drivers Adult Education & Training abstract. Email resume 340-1930 greg@littlejons.ca www.academicexpress.ca or fax 403-342-6179

WEST LAKE 77 Advocate $404/month $4851/year MOUNTVIEW 71 Advocate $372/month $4473/year GRANDVIEW 69 Advocate $362/month $4347/year Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

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

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stuff ADULT CARRIERS REQUIRED for Early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate in Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details

314-4307

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life twice weekly in Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303

CIRCULATION Service Runner (Part Time)

Do You: - Want extra income - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week)

CARRIERS NEEDED For Advocate routes VANIER AREA FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA: Abbott Close/ Allan St. Asmundsen Ave/ Arb Close Alwright Close SUNNYBROOK AREA: Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close Springfield Ave. INGLEWOOD AREA: Issard Close VANIER AREA: Vanier Dr. Volk Pl./Vanier Dr. Vickers Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to delivESSO IN PONOKA ery newspapers and flyers Hiring Supervisor to customers or carriers. A Up to $15.65/hr + delivery vehicle is probenefits. Fax resume to: vided. 403-783-8273 Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 2 a.m. to F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. 6 a.m. or longer, and/or Apply in person afternoon shifts Monday to w/resume: Highland Green F r i d a y 7 a . m . - 11 a . m . Value Drug Mart. Saturday and Sunday. F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS Submit resume, indicating - Good hours, home every “Service Runner Position”, night, $4000-$6000/mo. along with your drivers Contractor must have truck abstract immediately to: or van. Tools, supplies & careers@ ladders required. Training reddeeradvocate.com provided, no experience or mail to: needed. Apply to: Human Resources satjobs@shaw.ca 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 Maintenance Person or fax to: 403-341-4772 Req’d. F/T employment. Carpentry or flooring instalWe thank all applicants for lation exp. is an asset their interest, however, (carpet, tile, lino & hardonly selected candidates wood) but not necessary. will be contacted. Must be neat, clean, professional, friendly, works well with others or alone. CENTRAL AB Drivers License req’d. Exc. wages, benefits & LUBE SHOP great working environment. REQUIRES MANAGER/ Please fax résumé to LEAD HAND. Exp. req’d. 403-309-3000 or drop off Submit resumes by fax: at 9-7619 50 Ave 403-507-8514 or email: Red Deer, AB wchurch77@gmail.com

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990 FULL TIME MAINTENANCE

The Sylvan Lake Foundation requires a full-time maintenance person for the seniors’ lodge in Sylvan Lake. Applicants must have handyman capabilities and availability SHIPPER / RECEIVER for on-call services as Audio Innovations is needed. Salary scale and looking for highly motibenefits are according to vated, career-oriented the union scale. person to join our team. Please submit written The successful candidate resumes to: will have the following Attention: Dale Aasen proven traits; committed to Sylvan Lake Foundation excellent service, willing100, 4620 47 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1N2 ness to learn, team player, and a mature positive Fax: 403- 887-6039 attitude. This is a full time No phone calls please.. position offering competitive salary, potential Hiring help for my bonuses, benefits proHousekeeping Company. gram, and an excellent Hours negotiable. opportunity for advance403-986-4883 ment. You will be directly involved with our inventory LAUNDRY WORKER fullsystem including weekly time - Honest, friendly, inventory counts, handing hardworking only need returns with our suppliers, apply. $11.00/hour. Bring organizing orders for daily resume to Mustang installation jobs and day to Laundry, 6830-59 Avenue day shipping & receiving or email mustanglaundry@ airenet.com. No phone duties. A strong knowledge of computers will be a necalls please. cessity. If you are the right person to join our team, please e-mail your resume to: Audio Innovations NEWSPAPER e-mail: audio@ CARRIERS audioinnovations.ca

REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail. Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collectins! Packages come ready for delivery! Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help for days and grave shifts. Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

Auctions

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe, south of Tim Horton’s. We buy for cash SALES WED. @6 pm. ANTIQUE SALE 1st SUN. OF THE MONTH AT 1 P.M. 403-782-5693 www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms. Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

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BUD HAYNES PREMIER GUN AUCTION Sat. Aug. 18, 9 a.m.. Bay 4, 7429 49 Ave R.D. Tom Johnson Collection. Over 750 lots! Preview Fri. Aug. 17th, 3-8 pm & Sat. Aug. 18th, 8-9 a.m. Call: 403-347-5855 www.budhaynesauctions.com

Clothing

1590

LADIES Timberland steel toe work boots, like new size 7, $30; box of ladies jackets/vests, S-M $25; box women’s clothing size S, $25; box of ladies clothing size 8, $25 403-348-0201

SMALL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP EquipmentIN SYLVAN LAKE is looking for a service writer. Heavy Automotive experience an asset. Please fax resume 2007 DUAL TANDEM TAG to (403) 887-5054 or email ALONG, paver equip. trailccottam@hotmail.ca e r, p i n d l e h o o k , 3 0 ’ flatdeck, 5’ beavertail, 9’ bifold ramps, just had $3300 brake job, $8800. Call 780-982-9390 Red Deer

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TOP WAGES, BENEFITS, Exp’d. Drivers & Swampers required. MAPLE LEAF MOVING Call 403-347-8826 or fax resume to: 403-314-1457.

Career Planning

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RED DEER WORKS 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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TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Farmers' Market

1650

ALBERTA Spring lamb, cut and wrapped by the piece, 1/2 or whole carcass. Come see our 100 mile radius store. Brown Eggs and Lamb 403-782-4095

Firewood

1660

FIREWOOD. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 birchfirewoodsales.com

Firewood

1660

FREE FIREWOOD, 18 Oslo Close. KICK TO THE CURB

Garden Supplies

1680

2 PLASTIC RAIN BARRELS Pedestals & brass tops. Used one season. $150. 403-341-4632 LANDSCAPING mulch, $10.00 yard. Phone 403-346-3800 weekdays or 403-343-6182 eves. & wknds.

Household Appliances

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MOVING SALE: Suit Cases: 2 piece Samsonite navy 26”X19” 23”X12” $30 for set. 3 piece Pierre Cardin black 26”X19 19”X12” 15”X11” $35 for set Small set of computer Speakers $10 Pick up only. Call 403 358-3073 or rjmarq@telus.net

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CKC reg’d shelties, 3 trimales, 1` blue F, $800 obo all offers will be considered. 403-844-9019 P.B. JACK RUSSELL PUPS. Going Fast! 2 Male. $200. 403-896-9998 or 348-1810

Sporting Goods

1860

FULL SET OF RAM GOLF CLUBS with accessories & cart. $100. 403-343-2719 WESLO 25 TREAD MILL. Ph. 403-783-4227

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now.

SENIOR DOWNSIZING 2 1/2 qt. Corningware casserole $8, 4 cup elec. coffee pot $5; meat platter $5.75; 5 Corelle dinner plates $2/ea; small stainless pot $3; med. stainless pot $9; Westbend Super Household Health pot $9; heavy stainless steel fry pan $4.50; Furnishings old serving bowl $3.75; old fruit bowl $9; old candy WANTED dish $3.75; old green vase Antiques, furniture and AGRICULTURAL $3; old pickle dish $3.50; estates. 342-2514 vegetable dish w/dip dish CLASSIFICATIONS $9; new Teapot with cover 2000-2290 $9; Secret Treasure ornaStereos ment (boy & girl) $7.50; TV's, VCRs Queen sheet set $6; new bra C36, $4, new pillow- Farm LARGE screen tv $100 c a s e s $ 3 . 5 0 ; n e w Equipment obo; rocking chair $40 obo compress socks $5; couch 403-986-9276 throw, silver blue $4; 6 24’ HEAVY Duty Free highball glasses 25 cents Standing panels, ea; wig (clean, good cond.) windbreaks, gates, Misc. for $9; Magic food chopper shelters, feeders and more $4; quilt cover 68 x 80 $4 Sale for SALE. Please call 403-346-2231 403-704-3828 for more info. RIMBEY AIR CONDITIONER Danby, 5000 BTU. $50. SUNBEAM microwave 403-343-0032 med. size $40; 50 assortHIGH CAPACITY CAN- ment and LP’s 78 records, Horses NER/pressure cooker, 14 $1 each, Bag Boy golf cart quart, $ 1 0 0 , o . o . $50; 403-346-3086, WANTED: all types of 403-896-8312 horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. Westinghouse Percolator KITCHEN TABLE $10 403-651-5912 $25; Rectangle Cake Carry 2 Square tables, 36x36 $10 Caddy $14; Round Cake Foot Warmer $70 Carry Caddy $14; Super- Horse Metal Desk & Chair $50 store Water Filter Jug $8; Wherever Juicer $50 Boarding Metal Collapsible Shop403-346-7991 ping Cart large capacity ALL YEAR pasture, scenic $18; Set of 7 Glass LARGE Appetizer rides $150/mo. 350-7421 (slanted bottom) Jars with Turntable Server $12; lids in box never used Beverage Carafe $14; (condiments, sugar, etc.) Grain, Feed Crystal Tray with 2 Dish $10; Whirly Stove Top Appetizer Server $12; Popcorn Maker $25; Two Hay Surefit Love Seat Cover Wicker Picnic Baskets $20 $30; Divided Round Glass WILL do Custom Baling. and $15; 403-346-2738 Serving Tray with gold trim JD round net or string wrap. $8; Mini Speakers $20; 342-0891 or 340-9111 after 6 Black & Beige Portfolio Case with Strap $10; Brief Piano & Case (beige) combination Organs lock $25; Metal Clothes Stand $8. 403-346-2738 MENDELSSOHN 38” upright full sized keyboard TOASTER $5; juicer $5; piano and bench electric rollers $5; micro$990 403-342-7460 CLASSIFICATIONS wave $25; glass bakeware set $7; bathroom rugs FOR RENT • 3000-3200 $4/ea.; chemistry text WANTED • 3250-3390 books $25; silicone baking Cats mat $5; 403-348-0201 APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

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POOL TABLE COMBO WITH AIR HOCKEY. c/w cues & balls. 41.5” x 76” $150. 403-346-4462

2 BEAUTIFUL wild kittens desperately needed to go to loving home, Need to be trained. Call 403-782-3130

Houses/ Duplexes

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2 BDRM. house. Newly reno’d. 403-872-2472

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Houses/ Duplexes

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5 BDRM. DUPLEX! BRAND NEW

family home in Westpark. Close to hospital, schools & walking trails. GARAGE 6 appls. A great place to call home! Sorry, no pets. HEARTHSTONE 403-314-0099 or 403-896-1193 www.hpman.ca

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WESTPARK

11/2 blocks west of hospital!

3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. balcony, no pets, n/s, rent $1150 SD $1000 avail. AUG. 15. & SEPT. 1 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

Manufactured Homes

3040

3 BDRM trailer, Northwood SYLVAN, five fully furn. 2 bdrm. + hide-a-bed, incl., Estates. Water, garbage & cable, dishes, bedding, all cable incl. $950. Avail. immed. 403-598-7070 utils. $950 - $1400/mo. 403-880-0210 Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Condos/ Lana 403-550-8777

Townhouses

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GLENDALE TOWNHOUSE

Large 3 bdrm 1.5 baths and 5 appls. Sorry, no pets. HEARTHSTONE 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554 www.hpman.ca

KITSON CLOSE

Riverfront Estates

Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1150 or $1175 along the river. SD $1000. avail. Aug. 15 & Sept. 1 . 403-304-7576 347-7545

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

2 BDRM. bi-level 4-plex available immediately. 4 appl. Laminate and tile flooring. $1200 includes utilities. Ph:403-638-8534

Suites

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1 & 2 BDRM. APTS.

Clean, quiet bldg. Call 318-0901. 1 & 2 BDRMS. quiet mature apts., no children, no pets, 403-341-6021 2 BDRM avail. Sept. 5 to quiet tenant over 40. Incl. water & heat, security cameras & private parking at 5910-55 Ave. Rent $850, s.d. $800. Phone if you have excellent references 403-341-4627 2 BDRM. adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, lrg. suite, Avail Oct. 1 $850/mo., S.D. $650. Call 403-304-5337 2 BDRM., 2 bath rural property, 10 mi. S. of R.D. $1200./mo. PLUS 1 bdrm, $750. mo. Both have utils. incld’d. Avail. Aug. 1. Horses privileges avail. 403-396-9808

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Manufactured Homes

LARGE 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MAIN FLR OF HOUSE 2 bdrms $1295 INCLUDES all utilities. Sorry no pets. Avail. Sept 1. HEARTHSTONE 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554 www.hpman.ca

MORRISROE MANOR

1 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852 ONE bdrm. apt. for rent, West Park $725; 2 bdrm. Eastivew $825, avail. immed. , 403-877-3323.

Parkvale adult duplex Prime location, quiet close, next to walking trails/market, 1208 sq. ft. bungalow, open design, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, single garage, lg. pie lot, immed. poss.$268,000, 403-342-8937 after 6 Open House Sun. Aug. 12th, 1-4, 4610-42 St. Cres VIBRANT ADULT COMMUNITY Pre-selling in Sylvan Lake. www.brightwaterliving.ca Call 403-887-0780

SYLVAN LAKE

2 bdrm, apt., lake view, fireplace, balcony, laundry $875, Sim & Thorne PM LTD. 403-347-0755

Warehouse Space

3140

FOR SALE OR LEASE 2400 sq. ft. bay, complete with washroom/one large office, at 7463 Edgar Ind. Dr. Red Deer. Call Marcel 403-588-2428

Garage Space

3150

Condos/ Townhouses

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RISER HOMES

Designed for Living, Built for Life 3 bdrm., 2 bath townhouse in Lacombe. Walk-out, front att. garage. 1 left. $240,000 incl. all fees. Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

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Cottages/Resort Property

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Lana 403-550-8777

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SYLVAN LAKE big lot, nice location, well priced. 403-896-3553

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1986 MERCEDES 560 SL 19,409 kms $23,888 3488788 Sport & Import

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1976 CADILLAC Eldorado Convertible. Clean, no rust, new stereo. $8000 obo. 403-352-9720

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