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Anson Hirsekorn, 12, and Jada Hirsekorn, 9, attempt to beat the heat at the outdoor water park downtown Friday. With temperatures expected to remain in the high 20’s for the remainder of the weekend, many others will likely be attempting to cool off in a similar fashion.

Confusion abounds over plan for two parcels of land in Clearview North BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF Some confusion is occurring amongst residents in Clearview North over two pieces of undeveloped land offering a range of uses, including affordable housing, says a City of Red Deer senior planner. Orlando Toews said that residents expressed some confusion during Thursday’s open house about a City of Red Deer four-acre parcel along Caribou Crescent. The open house didn’t deal with a bigger parcel, west and southwest of Carrington Drive, being developed by Genstar Titleco Ltd. of Edmonton. But there were some people questioning what was going on that land as well. A letter from an anonymous resident was sent out to homes, talking about the two pieces of land and that the new plan would include 30 to 40 low-income rental housing, a native friendship spiritual centre, a social care site, a church, 72 detached dwellings, and a utility lot. More than 60 people attended Thursday’s open house, said Toews. Many wondered about traffic as well as concerns about affordable housing, he added. “A lot of people had this memo stuck in this mailbox and so we were trying to clarify what was being done on the four acres and what the developer was proposing,” said Toews. Toews said the proposed affordable housing de-

velopment is along Carrington Drive, a collector road. “There’s also transit stops along Carrington Drive,” he added. Genstar’s 33 acres will be up for a public hearing on Monday, starting at 6 p.m. First-reading to amend the land-use bylaw has already been approved. The lands will be rezoned from A1 Future Urban Development District to R1 Residential (Low Density) District, PS Public Service (Institutional or Government) District, P1 Parks and Recreation District and A2 Environment Preservation District. This would create 72 detached dwellings, one church site, one social care site, five municipal reserve lots, one public utility lot, and one environment reserve lot. Second and third readings can be approved on Monday. “The developer is rezoning land in accordance with the Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan,” said Toews. “This plan has been around for five years, which predates anyone living in this area. The developer is not deviating from it at all.” As well, city council will consider the four-acre parcel, consider amending the Clearview North Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan and giving first reading to amend the land use bylaw. Toews said the four-acre parcel has been identified for low-income housing, but there is no number attached to it. So he’s not sure where the 30 to 40 figure came from in the anonymous letter.

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Adjusters busy after rash of hail storms BY ADVOCATE STAFF A recent rash of hailstorms has turned 2012 into one of the busiest for Alberta insurance adjusters over the past decade. The Canadian Crop Hail Association reported on Friday that the number of hail-related claims in Alberta has jumped to nearly 4,000 from fewer than 2,600 in the past two weeks. It said many relate to Aug 12 and 13 storms that affected the Cochrane, Indus, Brooks, Warner, Bow Island and Foremost areas. Earlier in the month, damage was reported around Camrose, Vermilion, Vegreville and Barrhead, and also in the northern part of the province.

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A Calgary law firm is considering a class action lawsuit against Brian Malley, the former financial adviser charged with the murder of Innisfail resident Victoria Shachtay. Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes ‘WE HAVE REASON LLP has posted a notice on its webFOR SOME site stating that it is SUBSTANTIAL evaluating a potential claim against Malley CONCERN ABOUT and Assante Wealth WHAT HAPPENED Management (Canada) Ltd., the wealth manTO A NUMBER OF agement firm he was INVESTORS.’ affiliated with. The notice says — CARSTEN JENSEN the claim relates to LAWYER “investment and financial management decisions made by Mr. Malley for clients of Assante Wealth Management in Red Deer, and regarding Assante Wealth Management’s supervision of Mr. Malley.” Carsten Jensen, a partner with the firm, told the Advocate he can’t get into specifics about the allegations against Malley and Assante. But he confirmed that Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes has been contacted by some of Malley’s clients. “We have reason for some substantial concern about what happened to a number of investors.” One of those investors is a Red Deer businessman, who claims he lost approximately $150,000 as a result of Malley’s actions. The man, who said he did not want to be identified because he’s worried about retribution, alleges that Malley committed fraudulent acts, including unauthorized trading and investing in higher-risk investments than he was authorized to. The man also alleges that Assante failed to monitor and respond to Malley’s actions. “There are supposed to be safety nets in place so you can’t trade outside of those risk-tolerance levels,” he said. The man said he knows of other Malley clients who lost money, including elderly investors. He believes the losses by local residents exceed $1 million. Malley, who had worked as an independent contractor with Assante since 1998, was arrested in May in connection with the November 2011 bombing in Innisfail that killed Shachtay, a disabled single mother. Malley had served as Shachtay’s financial adviser. He’s been charged with first-degree murder, causing an explosion likely to cause harm or death, and sending an explosive device. Malley was released from custody on June 29 after posting $10,000 bail, and his case is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 29. A statement issued by Assante on Friday said Malley’s registration with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) was terminated by Assante within a week of his arrest, and that it’s reviewing his activities with respect to all of his client accounts. The statement added that Assante is co-operating with IIROC and the RCMP, and that it’s not in a position to release further information. The Advocate was not able to obtain an update from IIROC. Jensen said his law firm has not yet filed a claim against Malley and Assante. It’s waiting to hear from more of Malley’s clients, he explained. “What we learn in this process will drive how it goes forward.” Jensen said individuals interested in the potential class action can contact him directly at 1-403-571-1526 or jensenc@jssbarristers.ca. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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monitored on an ongoing basis until bylaw officers are satisfied there are no further rats. Dozens of the pests have been discovered and killed at the dump in Medicine Hat, Alta., since Aug. 9 in an attempt to maintain the rat-free status Alberta has had since the 1950s. Bylaw officers who usually relocate bull snakes found in Medicine Hat will now take the reptiles to the landfill in the hopes that they will eat the rats. That’s in addition to baited traps and highdefinition trail cameras to track the scurrying scavengers.

Ed Jollymore, Medicine Hat’s waste manager, has said it’s all hands on deck to tackle the infestation and believes the media attention the rat problem is getting will help. Alberta estimates its rat control measures have prevented what would have been $1 billion in rodent-caused damage over the last 50 years. Agricultural fieldmen known by Albertans as the “Rat Patrol” eliminate invading rats within a control zone 600 kilometres long and 30 kilometres wide along the province’s eastern boundary.

Rare fossil found on museum’s doorstep BY THE CANADIAN PRESS DRUMHELLER — It wasn’t the Avon lady on the doorstep of Southern Alberta’s world-renowned dinosaur museum this summer. Instead a former employee discovered the remains of a triceratops just 30 minutes east of the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. The bones of the triple-horned herbivore that roamed 65 million years ago had become exposed through erosion. “We always say we don’t choose where we find fossils,” said curator Francois Therrien. “They’re just where they are and most of the time they’re stuck in the middle of the Badlands. And they’re kilometres away from the road and the only way to get the big block out is to use a helicopter. “Here in this case it was just by the side of the road, I’d say less than 30 metres.” Therrien said the other thing that made the find so exciting was that triceratops remains are more often found in Saskatchewan and Montana. The museum only had fragments of bones, even though Alberta is a hotbed for other dino discoveries. “Triceratops is the most common dinosaur found, but for some reason in Alberta it is very rare. There’s just a handful of specimens that

have been collected since the 20th century and the Royal Tyrrell does not have a good specimen in its collection.” That’s all changed now. A team from the museum worked for 12 days and uncovered a large “log jam” of vertebrae, ribs and other bones belonging to the prehistoric

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Severed hands found in Ontario river BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police discovered two severed hands on Friday in a river at a park west of Toronto where a human head and foot were found earlier this week. One of the hands was discovered in the Credit River — in the same area where the foot was found on Wednesday — while the other hand was a “considerable distance” downstream, said Sgt. Pete Brandwood of Peel Regional Police, the force responsible for the area that includes Mississauga. It’s not clear if the left and right hands are from the same person as the severed foot and head, but it seems safe to assume so, Brandwood said. “The likelihood of it being the same person, common-sense wise, is probably pretty high,” Brandwood told a news conference on Friday afternoon. He said investigators are examining an additional discovery, but police said later that the coroner had

determined it was animal remains. Brandwood said he is optimistic more evidence will emerge as roughly 50 police officers and other searchers scour the water, parklands and surrounding rocky hills. “We’re working on the assumption that if you find one thing, and you keep finding more, eventually you’re going to find everything,” Brandwood said. And Brandwood said there is no indication the gruesome discoveries are the work of a copycat killer in the shadow of Luka Rocco Magnotta, who is accused of the murder and dismemberment of a Montreal student. “There is nothing to suggest... that there is any link to Luka Magnotta,” Brandwood said. Const. George Tudos said the search will continue through the weekend. “We’re just hoping that the weather plays a role here to assist us and that we can complete this investigation and have some answers,” he said, noting that

identifying the body is a priority. Authorities discovered a woman’s head Thursday in the river where it runs through Hewick Meadows Park a day after hikers came across a woman’s severed foot. Police can’t say if the body parts were placed where they were found or if they drifted there from another point upstream in the river, which flows from headwaters above the Niagara Escarpment to Lake Ontario. The pastor of a church not far from where the body parts were discovered said he was surprised to hear of the string of grim discoveries, but is not worried for the safety of the community. “We’re deeply shocked and saddened by the discovery. We’re praying that the police will be able to get to the bottom of this and help determine whether this was a criminal activity in the neighbourhood (or) was it something that happened in another region,” said Doug Rhind of the Portico community church.

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Marineland denies allegations of animal neglect at Niagara Falls park NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — A veterinarian at Marineland and the organization in charge of monitoring animal welfare are denying allegations of animal neglect at the Niagara Falls, Ont., amusement park. In a series of articles published by the Toronto Star, former Marineland staff have alleged animals were not being properly cared for at the park. Dr. June Mergl, head of veterinary services at Marineland, says the allegations are without context, and notes that maintaining the welfare of the animals is a “balancing act.” “I can certainly testify to the quality of veterinarian care that we provide to the animals and the quality of staff care,” she said, adding that constant monitoring of water quality is required and infections can occur for example when machinery breaks down. “Unfortunately, sometimes some things don’t work out as well as we’d like to — it isn’t a perfect world.” Toronto city Coun. Michelle Berardinetti called for the provincial government to investigate the allegations and cast doubt on the ability of the monitoring organization, Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums, to do its job. “These tragic stories would clearly indicate a high level of incompetence within CAZA with respect to inspections,” she said in the letter. “The media articles clearly indicate that they fail to oversee the health and welfare of animals under the care of zoos and aquariums adequately.” Bill Peters, the national director of CAZA, said the organization has a rigorous inspection process for sites like Marineland. “Any zoo or aquarium that wishes to become accredited and a member of our association has to go through a pretty detailed and comprehensive process,” he said. Peters also said that CAZA sends a team of investigators to spend sev-

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Rare birchbark canoe brought home from U.K. BY THE CANADIAN PRESS PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — The latest arrival at the Canadian Canoe Museum, a six-metre-long birchbark craft, is in poor shape. Ribs poke out from the sides and much of the frame has disintegrated. But the vessel’s remarkable history — and the fact that it has survived at all, becoming one of oldest birchbark canoes in the world — make it a “stunning find,” says museum curator Jeremy Ward. Transported in a sailing ship more than 200 years ago from North America to England where it wound up neglected in a barn in Cornwall, the canoe made its return trip this summer — with a bit of royal help — on a Canadian military aircraft, joining the Peterborough, Ont., museum’s permanent collection. Ward describes the artifact as “canoe remains.” “It’s two ends, somewhat intact, minus a lot of important parts, and the midsection is just a collection of pieces.” Unlike dugout canoes, he said, birchbark canoes do not age well. “At one point birchbark canoes were very common up and down the St. Lawrence River and elsewhere in the country. And yet they just disappear, they’re almost ephemeral. And so to hear about a 230-year-old birchbark canoe is very, very rare.” Ward was first contacted about the canoe in February 2010 by the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, England, which was seeking expert advice after its discovery in a barn at the nearby Enys estate, belonging to one of Cornwall’s most prominent families. That museum, which also worked with the British Museum on the find, concluded it was “a unique survival from the 18th century” and put it on display in 2011 under a sign reading: “Is this the oldest birchbark canoe in the world?” According to Enys family lore, the canoe was brought back from Canada by Lt. John Enys, who went to Quebec in 1776 to fight in the American War of Independence. Enys made two trips to North America, returning to England after the second one in 1788. A journal Enys kept of his North American adventures, published by a U.S. historian, describes fishing expeditions and encounters with natives but does not mention acquiring a canoe. Ward suspects it may in fact have been brought to England by the officer’s regiment and presented to Enys, the regimental historian, as a gift. Its precise origin remains a mystery. The curator believes it was built in the 1770s or 1780s near Quebec City in a style that points to the Maliseet and Abenaki nations. But the canoe builders of many aboriginal groups, including the Mohawk and Huron, influenced each other at the time, which makes it impossible, for now, to determine which nation can take the credit. Further research will be done, said Ward.

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Canada needs to step up for gold INCENTIVES MATTER; BRONZE AND SILVER MEDALS ARE NOT ON THE SAME RUNG AS FIRST PLACE I love the Olympics: the competition, the incredible athletes, the pageantry and fellowship they create. I don’t love their governing body, the International Olympic Committee, which has a sordid history of corruption. These days, I’m not so crazy about the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) either. The way the COC tries to frame expectations for Canadians is a problem for me. It does not value winning enough. It’s completely at odds with what competing athletes and thinking Canadians believe. But for the purposes of cultivating corporate sponsorships and building television audiences, the COC would have us believe that all medals won are created equally. Going into the London Games, they set their goals as a “top-12 finish,” based on total medal count. When the Games ended last weekend, with Canadian athJOE letes falling well short of that MCLAUGHLIN plateau, the COC noted that we won the same number of medals as we did in Beijing four years ago. They pronounced themselves pleased and optimistic about Canada’s prospects heading towards the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Canada won 18 medals in London, but only one was gold. Trampolinist Rosie MacLennan reached that lofty height on the first Saturday of competition in London, raising hopes and expectations of more triumphs to come. They never did. MacLennan’s victory was the lone gold medal won by a Canadian. That’s down from three gold in both Beijing four years ago and Athens in 2004. It’s the first time Canada won less than three gold medals since 1976 in Montreal, when the Games had far fewer events. If Canada had not been deprived of a final medal when the Canadians were disqualified after initially finishing third in the four-by-100-metre relay on the last day of track competition, it would have been smiles and high-fives all round in the COC camp. But the plain truth is that bronze and silver medals pale badly when compared to gold. They are splendid achievements, to be sure, but they are not close to the same thing. The International Olympic Committee certainly does not think so. While the IOC says it does not rate nations based on their performance, it provides a ranked listing every day of the medals won. Gold medals are the overwhelming determinant in where teams appear on that list. Canada’s medal count — one gold, five silver and 12 bronze medals — placed us in 36th spot on the IOC list, behind such sporting giants as Kazakhstan (12th place, seven gold, one silver, five bronze), New Zealand (15th place six, two, five) and impoverished North Korea (20th place four, zero, six). In the eyes of the IOC, a gold medal is worth far

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more than bronze and silver combined. That’s also true in the eyes of the athletes. Look at the reaction of the splendid Canadian women’s soccer team after they lost a playoff game to the Americans. Two brutal calls by the referee took away their chance to compete for gold. The players were devastated. They lusted for a chance rise to the top rung. Team captain Christine Sinclair said some things she probably now regrets, impugning not just the referee’s competence, but her integrity as well. Sinclair foolishly asserted that the ref was determined to ensure an American victory. After losing a game they should have won, the Canadian soccer team captured bronze in a game they probably should have lost. They scored on their only shot on goal in the final minute of their game against France. This was Canada’s best soccer performance in any global competition. The players were properly proud and ecstatic in victory. But third place does not come close to the glory of winning in the mind of any serious athlete. The COC created a program called Own the Podium prior to the wildly successful Vancouver Games

in 2010. But then, as now in their mindset, bronze counts as much as gold. Heading into the 2012 Games, COC mission chief Mark Tewksbury said owning the podium in London would be a top-12 placement, based on total medals won. One lonely gold and 17 others does not come close to meeting that standard. If Canada values supreme excellence, rather than just effort and role-modelling for children, it will step up for athletes by rewarding them handsomely when they win. The notion of amateurism in the Olympics is long gone, but the idea of striving for excellence is not. The fact that people in every nation and every walk of life respond to incentives is unassailable. When athletes representing Canada compete and win, their victories should not just be honoured widely, but rewarded handsomely. Meagre Canadian government support for years of training is not enough. Nothing shines like gold. If we value and reward it more highly, we will likely have more of it to celebrate. Joe McLaughlin is the retired former managing editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

Egypt: Clean sweep for the civilians Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi’s spokesman did not mince words. He said that the “retirement” of all the senior military commanders in the country represented the completion of the Egyptian revolution. And guess what? The rest of the officer corps accepted Morsi’s decision. Even as the spokesman was GWYNNE announcing DYER that Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, the Defence Minister, and General Sami Enan, the army chief of staff, were being retired, state television was showing other military officers, Generals Abdel-Fatah al-Sisi and Sidki Sobhi, being sworn in by President Morsi as their successors. You could not ask for clearer evidence of the Egyptian officer corps’ collective decision to accept the results of last year’s popular revolution and the subsequent election that brought Muhammad Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood to power. Especially since the heads of the air force, air defence system and navy were removed from their posts at the same time. Tantawi, 76 years old and defence

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minister for the past 20 years, was probably surprised to find himself practically alone in trying to sabotage the newly elected civilian government. He was chosen by former dictator Husni Mubarak to keep the military on top, and he worked hard for that goal. However, most Egyptian military officers are between 30 and 50 years younger than him, and they see the world differently. Egyptian military officers are a privileged caste who enjoy a far better living standard than other government employees of comparable education and skills, but nobody (at least for the moment) is trying to take that away from them. So if their lifestyle is secure, why risk it all by attacking an elected government and bringing the mobs back out into the streets? Egyptian officers are also, in most cases, patriots who want to see their country become a prosperous, honestly run place. They knew very well that the old regime (whose remnants, like Tantawi, still controlled all the senior military posts) had failed dismally in that regard. Many were reluctant to let an Islamic party like Morsi’s take full control of the country even though the voters chose it, but they now seem willing to take the chance. Just two months ago it looked like game, set and match to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), led by Field Marshal Tantawi, which was essentially the old regime minus its former head, Hosni Mubarak.

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Only 48 hours before the results of the presidential election were to be announced last June, the Supreme Constitutional Court (whose judges were all appointed by the old regime) issued a decree dissolving the parliament that was elected eight months ago. They said the rules on the eligibility of candidates had been misinterpreted in some districts, but their real aim was to get rid of a parliament where the Islamic parties had won most of the seats. Then, as the presidential votes were being counted and it was becoming clear that Morsi would win, the SCAF issued decrees that gave it the sole right to call a new parliamentary election and to write the constitution under which it would be held. It also stripped the incoming president of any right to control the armed forces, and in particular to appoint or dismiss military officers in senior jobs. Morsi refused to recognise the legality of these decrees, but he did not openly confront the military either. He just waited for the military high command to make a really embarrassing mistake — which it duly did. Islamist fanatics had taken advantage of Egypt’s revolution, which distracted everybody’s attention from keeping the militants under control, to create bases in the Sinai peninsula, near the country’s border with Israel. On Aug. 5, they attacked an Egyptian border post and slaughtered 16 guards. In their own fevered imaginations,

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they were justly killing collaborators who were hindering true Muslims like themselves from making attacks on Israel. In the minds of most Egyptians, they had murdered 16 innocent young Egyptian men whose only crime was serving their country. Morsi seized the opportunity to dismiss Gen. Murad Mowafi, the head of military intelligence, for failing to forestall the atrocity. Mowafi’s post made him one of the most powerful men in the country, but nobody wanted to defend him after such an abject failure of intelligence. He went quietly — and by this action Morsi had successfully asserted his right to remove military commanders despite the SCAF’s June decree to the contrary. The most important political skill is remembering your ultimate objectives, but biding your time until some passing event creates an opening for getting what you want. When the officer corps did not resist Mowafi’s dismissal, Morsi knew that he could win a head-on confrontation with Tantawi and his cronies. They knew it too, and so they went quietly. Egypt now has a democratically elected civilian government that exercises real control over both domestic and foreign policy for the first time in its history. What Morsi will do with that power remains to be seen, but he has certainly won the chance to use it. Gwynne Dyer is a London-based independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Oil, coal thirst threaten food The world can get by without Can- faced with drought-like conditions. ada’s oil or coal. But it will need our According to a recent report on food. world agriculture, “agricultural proAs climate change proves increas- duction needs to increase by 60 per ingly disruptive for the cent over the next 40 years world’s agricultural future, to meet the rising demand there will be increasing for food.” challenges in providing the The report, from the food the world needs. As it UN’s Food and Agriculis, roughly one billion peotural Organization and the ple today, or almost 15 per Organization for Economic cent of the world’s populaCo-operation and Develoption, go hungry. ment, adds that additional Yet climate change, production will be needed caused in large part by our for expanding biofuel proburning of oil, is being worsduction. ened by Canada’s hard push Moreover, the report to hugely expand oilsands warns, “globally, the scope DAVID production. As oil and coal for area expansion is limCRANE companies in Canada and ited” so greater production around the world bump will have to come from inup production, our ability creased productivity rather to feed ourselves will be at than new land, while at the greater risk, not a happy same time there is a growtrade-off. ing need to improve the sustainable Drought has certainly been in use of available land and water. the news this year, as corn and soyBy 2021 — a decade from now, there bean prices soared to record levels will be an additional 680 million peoin the face of severe drought condi- ple to feed, and by 2050 about two biltions, along with intense heat, in the lion more people than today. U.S. corn belt, along with drought The Drought Research Initiative, a conditions in the grain belt of Rus- project by Canadian scientists examsia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan as well ining the Prairies drought that began as drought conditions in India. Farm- in 1999 and ended in 2005 (which has ers in southwestern Ontario were also been described as Canada’s worst nat-

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ural disaster) noted that the region is prone to drought, but did not examine the role of climate change. However, it called for further research on the Canadian Prairies, arguing “this is especially relevant for adapting to a changing climate” as well as to whether there will be “a drying of the continental interior” in the future. But a study by 10 prominent researchers, led by world-renowned climate scientist James Hansen, has not only concluded that this drought, which hit much of Western North America, was the worst in 800 years but will become “the new normal” for North America over the coming decades. And climate change, they said, was a key factor in the drought which, in addition to the damage it did to forests, crops and water tables, also sharply reduced the amount of greenhouse gases forests could absorb or sequester. As Hansen has concluded, “it is no longer enough to say that global warming will increase the likelihood of extreme weather and to repeat the caveat that no individual weather event can be directly linked to climate change. To the contrary, our analysis shows that, for the extreme hot weather of the recent past, there is virtually no explanation other than climate change.” Indeed, he argues, the deadly Eu-

ropean heat wave of 2003, the intense Russian heat wave of 2010 and the devastating droughts in Texas and Oklahoma in 2011 can each be attributed to climate changing, adding that “it’s likely that the same will be true for the extremely hot summer the United States is suffering through right now.” All of this points to the need for a different energy strategy for a low-carbon economy. A British Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change warned that steps can be taken for adaptation to climate change, but that “no amount of agricultural adjustment will be sufficient under the destabilized climate of the future.” We have to both pursue an aggressive set of policies to improve agricultural productivity, but also move rapidly to a low-carbon economy. The question is whether we can do it, recognizing that if we fail future generations face dire consequences. Food will be a huge challenge and we could very well fail. But the first priority must be food, while finding alternatives to fossil fuels. After all, there is no alternative to food but there are energy alternatives. Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.

with me, but the more grown-up people in our group (everyone else) wouldn’t let me. Still, come to think of it, I’ll bet most of us have engaged in or at least witnessed the mischievous act of Furtling (or a reasonable facsimile thereof) at least once in our lives. Modern Furtling, if you will. I know I have. Back when dollars were ‘bills’ and not ‘loonies,’ and before it was decommissioned and shredded in the 1980s (around the Victorian Era), there used to be actual paper $1 Canadian dollar bills. Many people used to take one of those dollar bill — they were a dime a dozen in those days — and make a strategic fold with that bill that brought literally minutes of hilarious amusement to everyone under the age of 10. You see, the front of the $1 bill featured a nice headshot of Queen Elizabeth herself (the same one only younger), her head turned slightly in a nice stuffy royal pose.

Some smartypants somewhere discovered that if you took the part of the Queen’s neck where there was a crease in her skin on the picture and folded the bill just right you would make a surprisingly accurate little picture of a bare bum. “Want to see the Queen’s bum?” someone would ask. “Give me a one dollar bill.” And after the hilarity, just try to get your dollar bill back. Still it never got old, and it remains the best reason for keeping the old paper dollar bill. So here’s to Sammy J’s restaurant chain for reminding us of the significant historical significance of the simple but profound act of Furtling. Those Victorians sure knew how to party. Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.

When was the last time you did any furtling? Let us first turn our attention briefly drinks, though I figured that something to the Victorian Era. with a name like Furtling that involves I personally don’t remember it that juvenile jokes concerning bums has to well — I was just a child then, howev- be worth kudos. Especially kudos in er, oddly enough just recently I’ve dis- the form of a drink or two. covered a fascinating and So you can imagine the enperhaps culturally sigsuing amusement as a large nificant phenomenon that table consisting of the Better was all the rage around Half, the Rotten Kids and the the turn of the 20th cenfamily of our good K-Town tury. friends passed the Furtling The 1800s was a time Book around whilst slurping rife with significant stuff and spilling our beverages in going on such as the inthe mayhem. vention of the light bulb, It’s a bit of a challenge to the telegraph and the explain but I’ll try. Believe telephone, the internal me it’s worth it. combustion engine and, You turn to a page and of course, anesthesia. there’s an old fashioned black HARLEY I’m not sure why I said and white drawing of a robust HAY “of course” before “aneslady with a shower cap and a thesia,” but the point is, if towel around her neck, standthere is one, that the Vicing in an antique bath tub factoria Era was obviously ing away from the viewer. And also rife with smart and ingenious peo- there’s a hole in the paper in a very ple busy inventing important things strategic spot, if you get my drift. that made possible our modern life of Underneath there are instructions watching TV, roaring around in cars showing you how to bend your index so that the oil industry can continue to finger so that there’s a crease in the dominate the world, and getting oper- fold of your skin and you put that part ated on when we are actually asleep. behind the page, filling the hole in the In that era apparently the rest of the picture with what looks to the naked not-so-rife people were too busy with eye, exactly like a human bottom. As a phenomenon called “Furtling” to in bum. be inventing things. But just what the There are three Furtlings in the heck is Furtling? Good question. Here booklet — one has a trapeze artist is the official definition: (male) swinging through the air with a “Furtling is the use of one’s hands Victoria acrobat lady holding onto the to simulate or create the impression back of his pants which are coming off of anatomical features in a postcard sufficiently for you to create a Furtling or photograph. This practice was more in the strategically placed gap in the commonly for entertainment purposes paper. in a time before radio and television The other one is a snow skier crashduring the Victoria Era.” ing through the air backwards, apparYou might think I came across this ently so fast that he is losing his pants. fascinating parlour pastime while inFor this, a larger Furtling, you are tensely researching in some dark and instructed to close your thumb against dusty library basement or on some your hand and use the resulting fold in dark and dusty website. Close. the flesh to insert behind the picture It was in a trendy restaurant in Kel- in just the right spot to make a surprisowna, B.C. ingly life-like, perfectly-scaled illusion There on the table beside the trendy of a bare butt on an unfortunate Victomenu and the trendy glass candle ria skier. holder and the trendy salt and pepI suppose this was quite a risqué, per mills was a booklet of thick paper naughty bit of business back when with strange old drawings of strangely catching a glimpse of a woman’s bare dressed people. ankles was considered a fairly indeThing is, there were walnut-sized cent act, but at a trendy modern resholes in the paper where the people’s taurant in 2012, Furtling was good for posteriors should be. a brief chuckle from the adults, a mor“Go head…” the booklet said. “Have tified groan from the 13-year-old and some fun Furtling! Order a drink, endless amusement for the little kids while you’re at it!” at the table of which I was the only one Ah, it turns out the Furtling book- that qualified. let was the drink menu. Of course, I I almost asked if I could take the thought, anything to get you to order Furtling Drink Menu booklet home

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British, and Brit, go out with a bang A tourist stopped me on the tube last week to ask me how to get to the dressage. Despite growing up in the countryside, I know very little about equestrian sport, and wasn’t entirely sure what dressage was, never mind where a ticketholder should go to watch it at the Olympics. Fortunately, a fellow commuter was more knowledgeable, and made his way over to help the lost tourist. “I was at the dressage last week! Had a great time — you’ll love it,” the helpful bloke said. He proceeded to go through all the options for tube stops near the venue. “Are you talking about the BRIT dressage?” another passenger KENNEDY chipped in. “There are terrible queues from a couple of the exits, why don’t you try….” I didn’t need to say another word, but I stayed tuned into the conversation. I was witnessing a rare exchange in London: locals speaking to tourists. Scratch that, locals speaking to anyone. And smiling. Perhaps it’s the 65 medals (the most Britain has achieved in over a century) that finally brightened the spirits of a famously reserved nation. The Olympic Games sadly came to a close last Sunday. Emilie Sande, The Who, The Spice Girls and One Direction brought the country together in the

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three-hour Olympic closing ceremony that saw possibly the strangest collection of talent ever to take the stage. But even though it’s all over, the nation continues to smile. Plus, the Paralympic Games, which were expected to go neglected, are now sold out to Brits still hungry for a piece of the sporting action. That’s not to say the able-bodied athletes have handed over the spotlight on the U.K.’s media channels just yet. Heptathlete Jessica Ennis’s eighth challenge will be planning her wedding, and the marriage of Britain’s gold-medal sweetheart is the centre of nationwide attention. Usain Bolt extended his stay to celebrate his triple gold in London’s nightclubs, which keeps the headlines alive with stories about the impressive (and slightly bonkers) Jamaican. Oh, and every breathing soul in the country is waiting for Mo Farah’s wife to drop those twins. Our agenda for the next year, it seems, is set. But can we keep this spirit alive? It seems the Games have given British residents hope for a brighter way of life. The venues will be closing for around a year to prepare them for public use. Then, we hope, schools and communities will pour in as British sport continues to flourish. Twitter is ripe with posts by Olympic pundits on their recently inspired fitness regimes. The Usain Bolt cardio classes at my gym have become particularly popular. In short, Britain is a positive place to be right

now. Combine the country’s natural beauty and rich history with friendly citizens — not just that enthusiastic bunch of Irish and Scots who love their drink — and you have a fantastic place to visit. I hate to expose my master-plan, but this ideal timing is precisely how I’m hoping to persuade my family and friends to visit for my wedding next year — plans for which are already progressing with a Central London venue selected and the dress shopping begun. Of course, it won’t be as big a spectacle as the Games, but I do plan on investing every ounce of my spare energy into making it the most beautiful day I can imagine spending with the people I love. Which brings me to my final words. With an Olympic legacy that will see out its natural course, and expectations set high for Britain (and now for my wedding — what was I thinking?), I will be taking a backseat and watching it all develop with the rest of you. I take this opportunity to sign off on what has been a very enjoyable year-and-a-half penning this column. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey. We’ve delved into every nook and crannie of Britain’s winding streets, and have now seen it to a pretty iconic finale. What better way to say goodbye. So dear readers, thank you for joining me, and do say hello the next time you’re in the neighbourhood! Brit Kennedy grew up in Red Deer and graduated from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. She attended university in Scotland and is now living and working in London, England. Follow Brit on Twitter @ BKJourno for more anecdotes on life the European way.

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Aleppo bears scars of civil war BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALEPPO, Syria — Entire neighbourhoods of Syria’s largest city bear battle scars: buildings toppled by government shells, charred tanks blown up by rebels and trash-strewn no-man’s lands where neither side has full control after nearly a month of deadly street battles. Ruin and tragedy can come in an instant. On Friday, a government fighter jet blasted the top three floors of a five-story apartment building, killing a mother, father and their three boys. Buried in the rubble was a newlywed couple who moved in on their wedding night two months ago. Rebel fighters crawled through collapsed debris and punched holes in walls while searching the building for Mohammed Ezzo, his wife Ola, and anyone else that might be there. Across the street, the groom’s father gazed at the building and wailed into his hands. “The top floor and the floor below it and the floor below that, they all fell on top of them!” cried Munir Ezzo, 70. The destruction, witnessed by The Associated Press during a visit to the city Friday, have transformed Aleppo, a city of around 4 million that for much of Syria’s 17-month-old conflict, was considered a bastion of support for the regime of President Bashar Assad. Tens of thousands — as many as 200,000 by one UN estimate — have fled the city. Assad’s forces are turning to attack helicopters and fighter jets to dislodge rebels who have held out through weeks of fighting and clash daily with government troops. Rebels moved into the city last month after pushing the army from most towns between the city and the Turkish border to the north, “liberating” neighbourhoods from the city’s northwest to its southwest corner, many of them largely Sunni Muslim districts that support the uprising. Rebels now claim to hold more than half of the city. But very few fighters were seen in a number of opposition neighbourhoods Friday, indicating that rebel “control” is tenuous at best. The army still holds much of the city’s core and northwest, and its helicopters and fighter jets control the skies, forcing residents to avoid open areas or stay home. Friday’s fighting centred in the city’s southwest corner and near its airport, some 15 kilometres (nine miles) southeast of the city’s historic centre. Syria’s state news agency said that “armed terrorist groups” — regime shorthand for the rebels — had been pushed from both sides of the airport. The report did not specify whether it meant the international airport or the adjacent military airfield. Several neighbourhoods feel empty, even for a weekend day of Friday during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Pickup trucks piled high with mattresses, washing machines and bags of clothing plied a highway north of the city as more families fled, either for safer villages or the Turkish border, 40 kilometres (24 miles) away. In most places, few shops are open. Just one barber shop was open for business on one main street; the rest of the block’s

Romney rejects calls to release three more years of tax records BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Syrian fighters search for survivors under the rubble of a building destroyed in an airstrike in Aleppo, Syria, Friday. Rebel footholds in Aleppo have been the target of weeks of Syrian shelling and air attacks as part of wider offensives by President Bashar Assad’s regime. Rebels have been driven from some areas, but the report of clashes near the airport suggests the battles could be shifting to new fronts. stores had their metal shutters down. “Those who are still here are those with no money to pay their way out and little food to take with them,” said Mahmoud Bakkour, who sat with a dozen other rebels at a plastic table under a highway overpass in the Shaar neighbourhood. “They have put their trust in God.” Bakkour boasted that rebel control was solid, putting the fight in the Islamic terms common among Aleppo’s fighters. “We are fighting the world with the words, ’There is no god but God,”’ he said, citing the Muslim declaration of faith. Under his breath, another fighter added, “We have very little ammunition.” Bakkour’s men face few direct challenges on the ground, but can do nothing to protect the area from government air and artillery strikes. The day before, an artillery shell exploded, spraying crowds of people waiting in line at the Qadi Askar bakery with shrapnel. Some 35 were killed and more than 50 were wounded, medics said. Nevertheless, customers were back Friday, form-

ing lines more than 100 metres (yards) long at each of the bakery’s windows. Hussein Araj, 34, said he’d been waiting with his two daughters, aged 6 and 9, for more than an hour. Like many others, he’d come from other neighbourhoods because his local bakery had closed, lacking supplies. Many of those killed and wounded in the area end up at Dar al-Shifa, a private clinic now operating as a rebel field hospital. A pickup screeched to the hospital’s door and a fighter rushed in Friday, pressing his palm to his forehead to stop a wound from bleeding. Rebels carried in another man whose groin was soaked red with blood, his clothing torn and hands splayed out on the back of a wooden wagon. The hospital had received more than 50 dead and 100 wounded the day before — the numbers higher than usual in part because of the bakery blast — said Younes, a doctor who gave only his first name, fearing for his safety. Friday looked like it was going to be a “normal” day, he said, which would mean about eight dead and a few dozen injured.

Texas teacher jailed five years for sleeping with students BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

said when school officials called him into the office to question him in May 2011, he denied the trysts at first because “I was trying to save her.” Colleps’ husband was serving in the military overseas at the time of the encounters. Christopher Colleps said Friday that he is mad at his wife, but stands by her “because ’til death do us part means ’til death do us part.” He said putting her in jail would punish him and their children for something they had no control over.

FORT WORTH, Texas — A former North Texas WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s cam- high school teacher was convicted Friday and senpaign sought to intensify pressure on Mitt Romney tenced to five years in prison for having sex with five to show how much he pays in taxes, offering the Re- 18-year-old students at her home. publican challenger a deal Friday: If he releases five The Tarrant County jury decided on the sentence years of tax returns, Obama’s team won’t criticize for Brittni Nicole Colleps, 28, of Arlington after him for not releasing any more. nearly three hours of deliberation. It took jurors less The Romney team swiftly rejected the offer. than an hour to find her guilty earlier in the day of The Obama campaign has made Romney’s taxes a 16 counts of having an inappropriate relationship focus of its attack strategy as economic issues — and between a student and teacher. 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Local filming puts extras to work for wedding scene downtown BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Dressed in their wedding best, dozens of budding movie stars responded to a casting call for Ignition Theatre’s film adaptation of the musical Year by Year on Friday. The filming crew shot a wedding scene for the two-hour feature film at the Gaetz United Church on Ross Street. The extras were needed to be in the background of the church. Producer/writer Matt Grue said the story is a slice of life and examination of the compromises that

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alleging that cash, store property and other items associated with the robbery were recovered. Two men, Kory Lalonde, 20, and Michele Lapensee, 21, both of Ontario, and Angel Lafleur, 21, from Hanna, were arrested. They are charged with robbery, break and enter, disguising themselves with intent and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. Cash bail was granted for all three suspects. Maloche said on Friday that he had not learned whether any of them had yet been released from custody. Their first court appearance is set for Rocky Mountain House provincial court on Wednesday.

Suspect switches lawyers A Central Alberta man facing a long list of fraud and forgery-related charges is switching lawyers. Dathaniel ‘Nathan’ Weir, 34, made a brief appearance by closed-circuit video in Red Deer provincial court on Friday. Paul Morigeau applied to be removed as Weir’s lawyer. Lorne Goddard is taking over. Weir was picked up by police in B.C. earlier this year after warrants were issued for his arrest last fall after he failed to show up for a trial on a variety of charges laid in Rimbey in 2009. Weir faces 18 charges, including fraud over $5,000, forgery over $5,000 and uttering false documents in connection with events involving the Royal Bank of Canada in Red Deer in 2009. Weir remains in custody and returns to court next Friday.

film’s budget is about $600,000. The film features seven principal actors from Ignition Theatre and another 300 or so actors, singers and dancers. About 75 per cent of the scenes are shot at locations in Central Alberta and others in Edmonton and Calgary. The show was written by Grue with music by Curtis Labelle and lyrics by Stephanie Ridge and Spenser Pasman. The show will premier in Red Deer in March before hitting the festival circuit. Filming began on Aug. 1 and wraps up on Sept. 13. Extras are always needed. For more information, contact movie@yearafteryearmusical.com. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Hearing set for man A preliminary hearing has been set for a Red Deer man who is one of three people charged in an incident that RCMP term a retaliation. Zachary James Ovid, 19, is charged with forcible confinement, aggravated assault and uttering threats in connection with an incident on July 12 during which a 44-year-old man was beaten up and then dumped in a wooded area outside of the city. Red Deer City RCMP stated in a press release issued shortly afterward that the alleged abduction and beating arose from an incident the day before, in which a 16-year-old boy was found bound and gagged with duct tape at a site inside the city. The alleged victim has also been charged, as has 38-year-old Jason Fraser. An arrest warrant has been issued for Fraser, who failed to show up for court on Tuesday to answer charges of kidnapping and uttering death threats. Ovid is currently serving a threeyear sentence on unrelated charges. His preliminary hearing has been set for March 8, when the court will determine whether to proceed to trial with the charges.

Voyeurism case adjourned A Lacombe man accused of using a camera to spy on people during their private moments had his case adjourned for a month on Friday in Red Deer provincial court. John Lyle Harrison, 57, has been charged with voyeurism in connection with a July 3 incident. No other details have been made

public. Defence lawyer Kevin Sproule asked for the case to be put over for a month because of an ongoing police forensic investigation involving computers that were seized from the accused. Harrison was not present in court. The case returns to court on Sept. 21.

Volunteer training set Canadian Mental Health Association is holding a facilitator training course beginning next month. The 16-hour course runs on consecutive Mondays beginning on Sept. 17 and running through Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Morning session runs from 9 a.m. to noon and the afternoon sessions 1 to 3:30 p.m. The classes take place at the CMHA office at 5017 50th Ave. Based on a curriculum developed at Boston University, the course features both lectures and experience-based exercises. Each participant receives training material including a 90-page workbook. The course is designed for those who facilitate support or education groups. Those taking past courses including Alberta Health Services and provincial government employees, those working for community service agencies or people leading self-help groups. There is a $135 fee for the course for people registering by Sept. 1. The fee then increases to $165. Early enrolment is advised as this course often fills up quickly. For information, call 403-342-2266 or email education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.

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A store owner was shaken up and his SUV destroyed after an alleged robbery attempt at the Big Horn First Nation, about 40 km west of Nordegg. Rocky Mountain House RCMP say that around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, two masked men broke into the Big Horn Store, located on the reserve and away from the highway. The store owner disrupted the suspects and narrowly missed being assaulted as they fled in a small car, Const. Tom Meloche of the Rocky RCMP said on Friday. The store owner then used his vehicle to follow the fleeing suspects for a few kilometres down the road before the two vehicles collided. RCMP said a knife was produced and the store owner fled. Rocky Mountain House RCMP, with assistance from a Red Deer RCMP dog service unit and the RCMP emergency response team, were called to track down the suspects and their damaged car. Team members located the suspects and their vehicle several kilometres away about 12 hours later. The suspects had attempted to conceal their identity by removing the licence plates from their vehicle, said Meloche. Rocky Mountain House general investigation section searched the suspects and their vehicle with assistance of the Red Deer forensic identification section,

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I’ve been a geography nut since I was a kid, constantly cramming my noggin full of useless facts. In pre-metric days, I memorized details of the world’s highest and lowest: Mount Everest GERRY 29,028 feet. Challenger FEEHAN Deep in the Mariana Trench 35,814 feet. As a proud Canadian I knew that our highest peak, Mount Logan in Yukon’s Kluane National Park, topped out at 19,850 feet. To my chagrin, North America’s highest reach, Mount McKinley at 20,320 feet above sea level, was located in nearby Alaska. Once again, America had outdone us, even at something as Canadian as rock, snow and ice. I’ve always wanted to visit Logan and, since we intended on swinging through Kluane, I Photos by GERRY FEEHAN/freelance made inquiries. A grizzly twilight dance at As usual, I didn’t do a lot of planning until a Haines, Alaska. Whitehorse friend told us that it was possible to organize a flight to Logan base camp, in the heart of the St. Elias Mountains, a vast uninhabitable wilderness. Highways of dark debris define the icy fingers of the Kaskawulsh glacier. Sian Williams and her partner Lance Goodwin operate Icefield Discovery near Haines Junction, Yukon, on beautiful Kluane Lake. I called early in June to book a trip. Sian (pronounced “Shan” — a Welsh name chosen by her bush-pilot father Andy) told me that due to spring’s late arrival, they’d been unable to access their summer camp beneath Mount Logan on the Kaskawulsh glacier. I was crest-fallen when she said the long-term forecast was poor as we were booked to leave the North by ferry on June 21. By the time we arrived in Kluane National Park, we had only a two-day window of opportunity. I wasn’t optimistic. Snowy peaks of Kluane National Park contrast with the pink of roadside Yukon sweet pea. I checked in with Lance. Sian had made it up to the camp but had been socked in for almost a week. Kluane’s mountainous terrain means that all access is by air, visual flight rules always applying. This region is too dangerous and unforgiving to rely solely on instruments. We sat put, waiting for the mountain weather gods to calm. Our first night, camped on the shore of beautiful, frigid Kluane Lake, we enjoyed a repast of fresh Arctic grayling (courtesy the fine fly-fishing technique of yours truly). Metres away, a grizzly bear combed the beach in search of his own catch, its terrifying claws in close-up view. We spent the next day hiking amongst Dall thin-horn sheep, enjoying the pristine alpine view. The morning arrived when we needed to make a move for the coast. I phoned Lance but he said, “I just spoke to Sian on the satellite phone. It’s still a whiteout up there. Sorry.” We reluctantly packed camp and were on our way south when Lance rang back: “You’re not going to believe this but Sian called back. It’s cleared up at base camp and the radar report looks good. It’s a go if you’re still willing.” We were willing as Barkis and high-tailed it for the airstrip. Our pilot Donjek was born here, named after the glacial Donjek River that flows into Kluane (naturally his father was also a bush pilot). As we took off, the plane’s dark shrinking shadow followed us across the emerald beauty of Kluane Lake. Soon the lake gave way to a snaking, silt-laden river. We gained elevation and the dirty toe of Kaskawulsh glacier appeared. Then all was ice, white snaking fingers merging in mountain valleys. Dark lines of ground rock defined the course of each icy highway.

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Right: The profile of these rocks resembles a sleeping giant and give this park its name, and a stunning backdrop for water sports. Left, bottom: Rushing River gives this Ontario provincial park its name. Right, bottom: Quetico Provincial Park is legendary for its canoe routes and solitude.

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NORTH: Icefield Discovery As we flew into camp, Sian waved from below, a tiny solitary figure surrounded by white glacial enormity. Mount Logan, draped in sun and cloud, stood imperiously in the background. Donjek lowered the skis of our Helio Courier prop plane and we skidded to a smooth stop at Logan base camp. It’s a good thing I wasn’t piloting; for me the contrast between snow and sky was indiscernible. We climbed out of the cockpit and strode through the snow to where Sian was standing deep in a hole, shovel in hand. I thought she was cutting blocks for an igloo but she was actually trying to retrieve the prior season’s camp from its burial under three metres of winter snow pack. (That’s how glaciers grow — year upon year of snow accumulation eventually compressing into ice. At Logan base camp, the ice is over a kilometre thick.) After we helped Sian haul a heavy tent from its deep winter interment, she suggested we hike up the glacier to a viewpoint framing Mount Logan. As we set off, she pointed to a gaping blue spot part way up the snowfield, “Stay away from the crevasse.” We set course accordingly. When we returned Sian boiled water for tea en plein air and over biscuits we chatted about the inner workings of glaciers and their importance to world hydrology, geography and climate. Icefield Discovery’s headquarters and airstrip on Kluane Lake is also home to the Arctic Institute of North America, which conducts glacier research. Kluane and the St. Elias region boast the world’s largest non-polar ice field, ideal for ice-core sampling and other Arctic exploration due to their proximity to the warmer, lower Kluane valley and nearby Whitehorse. Canada’s more northerly polar Arctic

regions are largely inhospitable and inaccessible. (As an aside I should mention that Mount Logan has been re-measured since I was a kid and its official height has been lowered to 19,551 feet. This doesn’t help in our quest to out-do the Yanks.) After three sun-drenched hours on the glacier, Donjek fired up the propeller and we skied our way into the airy abyss, back down the winding glacial trail to summer greenery at Kluane Lake. It was late in a great day when we finally headed for the coast, to Haines, Alaska, a few hundred kilometres south. Along the way, colourful pink Yukon wildflowers — and my beetred face — contrasted with the snowy splendor of Kluane’s mountains. I was fried. I’d forgotten to apply sunscreen. Near midnight, we arrived in beautiful Haines, located on a spit in a narrow Alaskan fjord. A wildlife ballet greeted us at our campsite as two brown bears performed a twilight dance. Behind this grizzly duet, two majestic waterfalls cascaded into the ocean. In the morning, we awoke with the solstice. Summer had arrived. Our ferry departure was nigh. For a final boreal treat we rode our bikes through a virgin coastal rainforest, dwarfed by thousand-year-old giants. As we crested a hill, we came upon a large group of Japanese tourists hiking the dappled forest. Each sported a pair of white gloves and what looked like a beekeeper’s hat. One by one they broke into spontaneous applause — golf-clap style — as we rode by. On occasion, life is surreal. If you go: Icefield Discovery (icefields.org) is located on Kluane Lake 210 km north of Whitehorse. An international airport destination, Whitehorse is easily accessible by air — but it’s a long drive! Gerry Feehan is a retired lawyer, avid traveller and photographer. He lives in Red Deer. For more of Gerry’s travel adventures, please visit www.gnfeehan. blogspot.com.

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KONERKO ACTIVATED KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chicago White Sox have activated first baseman Paul Konerko from the seven-day concussion disabled list. The AL Central-leading White Sox also recalled left-hander Hector Santiago from Triple-A Charlotte before Friday night’s game at Kansas City. Infielder Orlando Hudson (bruised left foot) and left-hander Leyson Septimo (left biceps inflammation) were placed on the 15-day DL. Konerko was the designated hitter and batting cleanup for the series opener against the Royals. He entered with a .316 batting average, 18 homers and 54 RBIs in 101 games. Konerko was hurt when he was struck by a Jarrod Dyson elbow while covering first base on Aug. 7 against the Royals. Hudson fouled a ball off his foot on Wednesday. He is batting .182 in 36 games.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Montreal 38 Edmonton 25 EDMONTON — Anthony Calvillo may only be a few days from 40, but you wouldn’t have known it on Friday night. Calvillo passed for four touchdowns and 327 yards as the Montreal Alouettes vaulted into sole possession of first place in the CFL East with a convincing 38-25 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium. “The game was won up front,” said Calvillo, who celebrates his birthday on Thursday. “The offensive linemen really put up a performance

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that was amazing. I didn’t get touched pretty much the entire game. Our defence won their side of the line of scrimmage. When you do that you are going to win a lot of games.” “This was a huge win for us,” added backup quarterback Adrian McPherson, who scored Montreal’s fourth TD. “A lot of guys were injured, but other guys stepped up and made the most of the opportunity. It gives us some momentum.” The Alouettes improved to 4-3, jumping ahead of both the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Ticats, who have three wins apiece. “I truly believe we are get-

ting better,” Calvillo said. “We’re playing at a level that we thought we should be playing. The challenge now is to stay there. Earlier in the year we were taking one step forward, one step back. This was two steps forward.” The Eskimos dropped to 4-3 with their first loss at Commonwealth Stadium, remaining in a first-place tie in the West with the B.C. Lions. “I’m extremely disappointed in our efficiency,” said Eskimos head coach Kavis Reed. “Montreal came out and executed exceptionally well and we did everything except execute. We tried to dig ourselves out of a

hole but that Montreal team is to good to try and dig yourselves back from a 28-point hole.” Montreal wasted no time getting on the board on their first possession with a surgical march down the field capped off by a 14-yard touchdown pass from Calvillo to fullback Patrick Lavoie. Montreal’s next drive wasn’t nearly as clean as Calvillo was picked off on his own 32-yard line by linebacker J.C. Sherritt. But on the very next play, Edmonton gave it right back as Steven Jyles was intercepted on the goal line.

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Happ strikes out eight in Jays’ win Toronto 3 Texas 2 TORONTO — J.A. Happ made a convincing case to be a regular member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation on Friday. Happ had his best outing of the season, striking out eight over six innings, and Toronto’s bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. “Coming in today, I wanted to throw everything with conviction, that was my goal against a lineup like this,” said Happ. “I wanted to give them my best stuff. “(Catcher Jeff Mathis) did a great job back there of calling the game and we went with my strengths and what was working at the time.” Happ (2-1) gave up only two hits and a run in his third start since joining the Blue Jays (5663). He’d been coming out of the bullpen since being traded to Toronto by the Houston Astros on July 20. Happ retired the first nine hitters he faced, striking out seven including six consecutive strikeouts in the second and third innings.

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Canada advances to Ivan Hlinka final BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada 5 Czech Republic 2 BRECLAV, Czech Republic — Down 1-0 early in front of their home fans, the Czech Republic started to take a chippy approach to their semifinal game against Canada at the under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial hockey tournament. Their strategy played right into the Canadians’ hands. Canada scored a pair of power-play goals and beat the Czechs 5-2 Friday to advance to a fifth straight tournament final. “We like chippy,” Canadian coach Todd Gill said. “We’re Canadians, we want to play a chip-

py game if the refs allow it, but over here you never know. I told my guys to finish checks, keep sticks down ... and we stayed out of the box for the most part.” Bo Horvat opened the scoring on the power play for Canada and added a third-period insurance goal. Team captain Sam Reinhart had another strong game with a power-play goal and three assists, while Nic Petan and Max Domi also scored. Lubos Rob scored both goals for the Czechs on the power play. The Czechs found themselves short-handed frequently early on, taking seven minor penalties in the first period.

“It just got a little carried away at the start,” Reinhart said. “It wasn’t like they were really aggressive. it was just some unfortunate bounces, a delay of game, stuff like that. It enabled us to really take it to them early.” The game was tied 1-1 after the opening 20 minutes despite Canada outshooting the Czechs 11-1. Rob scored on the Czech Republic’s only shot of the first period, which came with just 12 seconds remaining. But Reinhart scored his third goal in as many games on a power play 1:13 into the second period to give Canada a lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Reinhart also scored the

game-winner in Canada’s final preliminary-round game against Slovakia with just 53 seconds left in regulation. “He’s been our ultimate leader,” Gill said. “He just knows how to present himself. He’s on the point on our power play, he kills penalties, he’s scored some big goals 5-on-5. And he’s a leader in the dressing room. He’s well respected.” “I guess having a dad like that, he’s taught him well,” Gill added. Reinhart’s father is Paul Reinhart, who had an 11-year career with the Atlanta/Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks.

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Players unified in face of lockout: Fehr BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL LABOUR TALKS

NHLPA head Donald Fehr said Friday the players are prepared for the eventuality of an owners’ lockout if a new collective bargaining agreement can’t be reached. Fehr wrapped up a meeting held over parts of two days with about 40 players at a hotel outside of O’Hare International Airport. The union will hold similar informational meetings next week in Kelowna, B.C. and Toronto. Fehr said it’s no surprise for players to hear about the possibility of a lockout, especially since both the NFL and NBA have recently weathered shutdowns. Players are not surprised and fully understand what the ramifications of a work stoppage would mean, since most of them either lived through or have teammates who were playing when the NHL shut down in 2004, he said. “It was interested. It was focused. It was sobered,” Fehr said, describing the tone of the meetings. “Players understand what is going on, understand what the issues are and understand how the owners’ proposal will affect them, understand how this compares to what happened seven years ago. ... understand that this will affect their lives if we can’t find a way through this in the immediate future.” The league wants the players to give up a significant amount of salary to stabilize the industry while the union maintains that goal would be best accomplished with the wealthy teams doing more to help their struggling counterparts. Fehr is scheduled to resume formal discussions with the league Aug. 22. When that starts, the league and the union will have just 24 days left to reach a new agreement and avoid a lockout. The current CBA runs out on Sept. 15 — by which time Commissioner Gary Bettman wants a deal in place. The regular season is set to start Oct. 11. Despite the wide philosophical gap between the two sides, Fehr said there is still time to reach an agreement. “If there is a mutual will to get this done, if we can find a common platform around which to construct an agreement, then obviously there is plenty of time in which to do that,” he said, adding he’s out of the prediction business. “Unfortunately, what you saw in the last two negotiations in football and basketball, and can be argued what happened in hockey in 2004, is that the

lockout was the strategy of first choice, not the strategy of last resort,” Fehr continued. “I hope that’s not true this time, but time will tell. Having said that, when Gary says it’s much more preferable to get a deal done before Sept. 15, we agree with him.” Phoenix Coyotes right-wing David Moss said the players are prepared and have discussed all eventualities. “The league are the ones saying that if we don’t come to a decision. ... The players are still very optimistic and hopeful that things will get done on time, and we’re working in that fashion,” said Moss, who played last season with the Calgary Flames. “The players are preparing there’s going to be a season; they do all the things leading up to that until we’re told otherwise.” Under the owners’ proposal, the players’ share in revenue would be cut from 57 per cent to 43 per cent and would include a change to the way the salary cap is calculated. Instead of being set at US$8 million above the midpoint, the upper limit would be reduced to $4 million above. As a result, the salary cap would drop to $50.8 million next season, which is below where the floor currently rests. The league also called for the elimination of salary arbitration, contract limits of five years (with equal money paid each year, essentially eliminating signing bonuses) and 10 years of service before unrestricted free agency kicks in. The NHLPA estimated the league’s proposal would cost players approximately $450 million per season. Fehr designed his own system, including an expanded revenue-sharing plan that would see the wealthy teams distribute more than $250 million per season. “One of the things the players asked me,” Fehr said, “is, ’Why did we give them what we did the last time if this was going to be the result this time?’ “One of the things which appears to happen in the capped sports, is no matter what the economic circumstances are claimed to be, whether they are claimed to be losses as we had in basketball this last time, or whether there’s an acknowledgment there are no financial problems, as we had in the NFL this last time, it doesn’t matter. The position is, we have a cap and the cap has to be lowered. “That seems to be the case.”

The Alouettes forced another turnover late in the opening quarter as the Esks turned over the ball on downs at their own 32 after a botched punt attempt. Calvillo made the most of the gaffe, passing for a 30-yard TD to Brian Bratton for a 14-0 lead. Montreal continued to dominate into the second quarter as Calvillo found Victor Anderson for a 21-yard passing TD. He followed that up with a 37-yard pass to Brandon London to set up a one-yard plunge by McPherson for a 28-0 lead midway through the second. Edmonton responded with a punt single, earning a mocking cheer from the crowd. The cheers turned real with a minute remaining in the half as a pass interference call in the end zone led to a one-yard plunge by backup quarterback Kerry Joseph as the Eskimos cut the score to 28-8 at the half. The two teams traded field goals in the third before Calvillo struck again, hitting S.J. Green for a 62 yard gain before finding Green again for a 13-yard touchdown and a 38-11 lead heading into the final quarter. Edmonton came back with a single on a missed field goal before adding seven points on a 19-yard scoring pass from Jyles to Greg Carr on the heels of a Rod Williams interception. The Eskimos made the score look much more favourable with five minutes remaining as a Montreal punt hit an Alouettes player and was scooped up for a five-yard TD by Clint Kent. The Alouettes return home to face Hamilton next Thursday. The Eskimos are off until Monday, Aug. 27, when they travel to Toronto to face Ricky Ray and the Argos. Notes: Edmonton Eskimos running back Cory Boyd made his debut. The league-leading rusher in the CFL through six games, Boyd was released by the Toronto Argonauts and signed by Edmonton in a flurry of activity Sunday. Boyd was used sparingly in his debut behind Hugh Charles. ... Out of the lineup with injuries for the Alouettes were running back Brandon Whitaker (ribs) and receiver Jamel Richardson (hamstring). ... Calvillo, who turns 40 on Thursday, entered the match as the league’s leading passer. ... Edmonton now has a five-game losing skid against Montreal extending to July 30, 2009... Friday’s match was the 300th regular season game played at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium.

JAYS: Six Ks matched club record dating back to ’04 The six Ks in a row matched a club record held by Ted Lilly (vs. the Boston Red Sox in 2004) and Mark Rzepczynski (vs. the New York Yankees in 2010). “That’s as good a three innings as you’re going to see anywhere,” said Blue Jays manager John Farrell. “He got a number of pitches up in the zone for some swing and a miss, had a very good fastball tonight, he mixed in his change-up and breaking ball in good spots.” Farrell turned to Toronto’s bullpen after six innings, and got mixed results. Steve Delabar replaced Happ to start the seventh and struggled, loading the bases on a walk, a single and another walk. Adrian Beltre then scored when Blue Jays third baseman Omar Vizquel couldn’t handle Mike Olt’s hit up the

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PROVINCIAL SOCCER

The Red Deer Renegades U18 girls got off to a solid start to the provincial tier II soccer championships at Edgar Park Friday. The Renegades downed SW United 4-2 with Celine Jensen, Laryssa Ubels, Sydney Daines and Kelsie Caine scoring once each. The Renegades face the Medicine Hat Rattlers today at 11 a.m. and the WRC Colts at 5 p.m. The playoffs are set for 10 a.m. Sunday at Edgar Park. In other U18 girls play, the Colts downed the Rattlers 4-2, Edmonton Juventus stopped Edmonton Mill Woods

line. Vizquel was charged with an error and Brandon Lyon was brought in to replace Delabar. Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler grounded into a fielder’s choice at second to end the seventh with Toronto still ahead 3-2. Farrell stuck with Lyon to start the eighth, then brought in Aaron Loup to strike out Texas slugger Josh Hamilton. Loup was replaced by Brad Lincoln, who gave up a single to Beltre but then induced a groundout to end the inning. Closer Casey Janssen retired three in a row in the ninth to earn his 16th save of the season. “It was great, it was a total effort down there (in the bullpen),” said Janssen. “J.A. started it off right and we talk about passing the baton and everyone came in and got their guys and then moved on to the next guy. “It was nice and hopefully we keep rolling.” Farrell was pleased with how he managed the Jays pitchers throughout the game. “The fact is that after six innings, bumping up against 100 pitches, and given the number of pitches per inning, I didn’t feel like (Happ) was ready to go 115, 118 quite yet, but he did an outstanding job,” said Farrell. “The bullpen came in and did their job as well.” Happ was asked after the game if it could be said he preferred starting over relieving. “That’s easily fair to say,” Happ quickly replied. The six-foot-six left-hander feels that after three starts his body has re-adjusted to the demands of being a starting pitcher. “I feel much better,” said Happ. “It’s nice to get back into a routine and arm-wise it is a little different being in the bullpen for a little while, adjusting to that. I’m definitely in a better place physically, as a starter.” Yu Darvish (12-8) was dominant for Texas (68-50), fanning 10 over seven innings of work. He gave up three hits and three earned runs while walking one. Designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion led the Blue Jays offence with a two-run homer in the first. Encarnacion returned to the lineup after missing Thursday’s 7-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. He had soreness in his left shoulder and forearm after making a diving play in left field Wednesday night. No Texas player reached base until second baseman Ian Kinsler walked to lead off the fourth and Happ didn’t give up a hit until Rangers first baseman Michael Young singled to shallow centre field in the fifth. Young started a rally, however, as David Murphy singled to right and both runners advanced on Geovany Soto’s sacrifice bunt. Young then scored on Craig Gentry’s groundout to second.

6-0 and the Blizzard Lightning beat the Cochrane Rangers 6-1. In U12 play the Renegades lost 3-0 to the Blizzard in the boys’ division while the Renegades dropped a 2-0 decision to the Scottish Y squad in girls’ action. The Renegades also have teams in the U12 girls, who are playing at McLean Fields, and the U16 girls at Edgar Park. The U16 Renegades girls’ squad doesn’t start until today when they face Edmonton at 9 a.m.

Texas’ threat ended when Olt flied out to deep left and Toronto maintained its narrow 2-1 lead. “Other than the two singles that they bunched together, (Happ) was in complete command,” said Farrell. Speedy Jays outfielder Anthony Gose had a broken-bat triple — the first triple of his major-league career — in the bottom of the fifth. Gentry tracked the ball closely in centre field but missed the diving catch. “I don’t know that I’ve seen a triple on a broken bat before, but it’s some kind of electrifying speed with Gose on the basepaths,” said Farrell. Gose was brought home by a Rajai Davis single to give Toronto a 3-1 lead. Davis stole second and then third, but the Blue Jays couldn’t bring him home as Kelly Johnson struck out swinging to end the inning.

HOCKEY: Crowd made its presence known The crowd of roughly 500 in Breclav made its presence known, with fans chanting and beating drums. “They were loud,” Gill said. “It’s a totally different thing. It’s almost like a soccer match over here with the drums and the chants, but they supported their club well.” Canada will play Finland in Saturday’s final. The Finns advanced with a 5-4 overtime win over archrival Sweden. “They play probably as close to a North American game as any country here,” Gill said of the Finns. “We know they’re going to come hard, they pass the puck very well, they’re physical, you can’t intimidate them. Should match up to be a great gold-medal final.” Reinhart said playing a composed style will be key for Canada in the championship game. “Early on we weren’t composed on the bench, or on the ice especially. We’ve really changed that throughout the tournament and that composure will be huge for us in the final.”

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Red Deer Renegade, Ellisha Bourne, 12, fights Scottish United player Maya Kashavjee, 10, for control of the ball during the U12 match in Red Deer Friday. The Scottish United team came out ahead with a score of 2-0.

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Defensive gems clinch win over Mexico PANAMA SPOILS UGANDA’S DEBUT; TEXAS AND INDIANA ALSO WIN

LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Win or lose, the Little League World Series team from Uganda has become a hometown favourite. The first team from Africa to advance to South Williamsport in the 66-year history of the tourney did fall in its debut Friday. Aguadulce, Panama, defeated the boys from Lugazi 9-3. Uganda’s coaches said they didn’t expect any parents of the players to make the expensive transatlantic trip to Pennsylvania. But Uganda has still drawn vocal fans who cheered wildly, especially after Daniel Alio’s towering home run to centre in the sixth. He showed off a methodical homer trot that would have made David Ortiz proud. “I thought I wouldn’t hit a home run,” the soft-spoken Alio said. “But my coach told me to make contact.” Canada, Texas and Indiana also won Friday — Day 2 of the youth baseball marathon. Alio and his teammates, though, were the biggest stars. Manager Henry Odong said they’re proud to represent Africa, where baseball is an emerging sport but not nearly as popular as soccer. “The rest of Africa is behind us,” Odong said in recounting his message to players after early struggles at the plate. “People are watching ... just make contact.” It’s been a special month already for Uganda sports after Stephen Kiprotich won gold in the men’s marathon race at the London Olympics. No record crowds this year, unlike the tens of thousands who showed up each night in 2011 to root on Keystone kids from nearby Clinton County. But the locals seemed to have taken to the scrappy Uganda team that is also one of the more popular squads at the Little League dorms. Third baseman Ronald Olaa has already developed a reputation as one of the top ping pong players in the rec room. Friday was all about baseball. They managed just three hits. They committed four errors. But they had their share of highlights, too, like Alio’s homer. Or Alio backpedaling into short right to make a tough catch on a high popup. Or pitcher Tonny Okello making a lunging catch of a weak popup on the

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BRIEFS Twelve members of triathlon club to compete in Penticton Twelve members of the Red Deer Triathlon Club will compete in the prestigious Subaru Ironman Canada race in Penticton, B.C., Aug. 26. Derek Rautenbach, Natalie Burge, Troy Aulenback, Kevin Hill, Paul Holmes, Suzanne Forbes, JoAnne VanMaarion, Marissa Hutchison, Terry Carter, Teresa Richer, Paul Jones and Angela Campbell have entered in the 30-year old event. Craig Schmitt will also compete in the Ironman Mont Tremblant in Quebec on Sunday. Subaru Ironman Canada is the oldest Ironman race in North America. It consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race and a complete 26.2-mile marathon. Athletes begin at 7 a.m. and must complete the race by midnight.

McDowell drops one-on-one match; Canada wins title MOKA, MARAVAL, Trinidad — Chandler McDowell of Springbrook and the Red Deer Golf and Country Club lost his final oneon-one match in the Stephen Ames Cup, but Canada waltzed away with the title. McDowell, 12, was one of the younger compertitors on hand, lost to Sachin Kumar 7-and-6, but Canada won six of the eight individual matches to take the title 12-4. On Thursday McDowell teamed with Patrick Murphy of Crossfield to win their match, 3-and2 over Wan Ju Lee and Kumar. ● Nick Vandermey of Lewis Estates of Edmonton took on one of the toughest courses on the McLennan Ross/Sun Junior Tour Thursday and came away with a 71 on Black Bull at Ma-Me-O Beach. Vandermey recorded a six-stroke victory in the 15-16 year-old and overall divisions over Dakota Smith of Calgary. Kolby Vold of Wolf Creek and Logan Hill of Red Deer tied with Noah Lubberding of St. Albert for third overall at 78. Vold won the 17-19 year-old division while Hill was third in the 1516 year-old category.

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Vancouver, British Columbia’s Thomas Neal, right, scores past Nuevo Laredo, Mexico’s Marcelo Perez on a two-run double by Cortez D’Alessandro in the first inning of a pool play baseball game at the Little League World Series, Friday in South Williamsport, Pa. Canada won 13-9. first-base line while trying to avoid the runner. Not a bad start at all considering this team is used to playing back home on old soccer fields strewn with pebbles and the occasional anthill. Uganda’s coaches hope their trip to the series and the experience playing before large crowds helps build more interest in baseball back home, where soccer is the dominant sport. “This is the biggest crowd that we have ever seen,” Odong said. “I told them that no one even cares what we were doing” in rooting for the team. Panama’s pint-sized players had their own treat Friday when injured Phillies All-Star catcher Carlos Ruiz visited the team from his country. He encouraged them to have fun but to work hard on the diamond. Looks like they listened.

Ruiz said major leaguers always pay attention to the Little League World Series. Marlins first baseman Carlos Lee, who is from Aguadulce, has been calling the Little League team as well. Starter Julio Goff struck out seven and allowed just a hit over 2 2-3 innings in drawing the tough starting assignment. “Pitching here against Uganda, with that crowd, it made it very hard,” Goff said through interpreter Antonio Gonzalez, “but thank God that we won.”

Jared Nicolls of Wolf Creek tied for ninth at 81. Justin Paarup of Red Deer came in with a 95 and was third in the 14-andunder division. ● Brett Pasula and Matt Codd of Red Deer placed second and third respectively in the Maple Leaf Tour’s Bow Valley Credit Union Classic at Bearspaw in Calgary Thursday. Pasula had rounds of 75-72 for a 147 total, one stroke back of Derek Roach of Calgary and two ahead of Codd (7871). Jeremy Rietze of Lacombe tied for eighth at 158 after rounds of 80-78. Rietze also won the long drive title in the division. Derek Field of Calgary won the 1719 year-old and overall titles with a 69-72—141.

300m hurdles. He won the long jump, javelin and triple jump at the North and Central Americans while finishing second in the pentathlon and 80m hurdles and third in the discus and 300m hurdles. His wife, Ellie Armstrong, 70, was second in the discus and third in the shot put in the 70-74 year-old division at the Canadians.

Armstrong captures 14 medals at track and field championships SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Red Deer’s Marv Armstrong captured 14 medals at a pair of masters track and field championships. Armstrong, 73, competing in the 70-74 year-old division, won five gold, a silver and a bronze at the Canadian championships and three gold, two silver and two bronze in the North and Central American championships. He won the long jump, javelin, 80-metre hurdles, triple jump and discus at the Canadians and finished second in the pentathlon and third in the

Neal’s catch was the most impressive after Mexico’s Eduardo Abrego smacked a sinking liner to left-centre with two outs in the third and a runner on first. Neal dashed to his right before diving for the catch with an outstretched glove just before the ball hit the turf. “The moment I saw it, I just had this feeling he was going to catch it,” said pitcher Ataru Yamaguchi. The 13-year-old outfielder let out a roar before being mobbed by teammates on his way back to the dugout. “I told him he was my best friend now,” the 13-year-old Yamaguchi joked. “He wasn’t before. He was my fourth (best friend), just to clarify.” Canada led 8-1 in the top of the second before Mexico rallied with the long ball. Ramon Ballina hit two homers.

CANADA 13, MEXICO 9 Outfielder Thomas Neal’s lunging catch saved an extra-base hit and helped Vancouver, British Columbia, beat the team from Nuevo Laredo. The teams combined for 27 hits, but several defensive gems by Canada had fans buzzing.

Packers’ Harrell out to prove his worth to team BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seventh inning comeback falls just short for Team Canada

GREEN BAY, Wis. — If everything goes as planned for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, it’s an issue that won’t come up all season. The issue being turnovers. A reliable backup quarterback can be a critical cog that keeps a potential Super Bowl contender on track if there’s a rough patch during the season. And right now, it’s unclear whether Graham Harrell is ready for the job. The former Texas Tech star struggled in the Packers’ preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night, completing 12 of 24 passes for 100 yards with two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. He also was called for intentional grounding in the end zone. Harrell said it didn’t shake his confidence. “That’s the key, is to score points and finish drives,” Harrell said. “We didn’t do that tonight. We’re always confident in ourselves. It’s not like I’ll ever lose confidence in myself. I’m fine. Like I said, we’ll evaluate the film tomorrow, see what happened and try to improve from it.”

EDMONTON — Team Canada’s wild comeback in the top of the seventh inning fell just short as they lost 9-7 to Japan in the women’s baseball World Cup Friday. Canada scored four runs in the top of the seventh and had the bases loaded, but hit into a double play to end the game. The two teams finished round-robin play tied at 6-1, but Japan received top spot and will meet the Netherlands in the semifinals today while Canada faces the United States at 7:30 p.m. The bronze medal game goes Sunday at 1 p.m. with the final at 5 p.m. On Thursday Canada downed Cuba 12-2 with Heidi Northcott of Rocky Mountain House picking up the win. Northcott pitched two innings of relief, allowing one unearned run on three hits and a walk. She also fanned a batter. It was her first action in the eight-team tournament.

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New York Tampa Bay Baltimore Boston Toronto

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB 71 48 .597 — 65 54 .546 6 64 55 .538 7 58 62 .483 13.5 56 63 .471 15

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct GB 65 53 .551 — 64 55 .538 1.5 54 65 .454 11.5 52 66 .441 13 50 68 .424 15 West Division W L Pct 68 50 .576 63 55 .534 62 58 .517 56 64 .467

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Sunday’s Games Baltimore at Detroit, 11:05 a.m. Texas at Toronto, 11:07 a.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 1:35 p.m. Cleveland at Oakland, 2:05 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 2:10 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m. Baltimore at Texas, 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m. Minnesota at Oakland, 8:05 p.m. Cleveland at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. FRIDAY’S LINESCORES 000 011

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F.Morales, Mortensen (6), A.Miller (7), A.Bailey (8) and Saltalamacchia; P.Hughes, D.Robertson (8), R.Soriano (9) and R.Martin. W—P.Hughes 1210. L—F.Morales 3-4. Sv—R.Soriano (30). HRs— Boston, Pedroia (10). New York, Swisher 2 (18), Granderson (31), R.Martin (13), Jeter (10). Baltimore 001 Detroit 100

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Tom.Hunter, O’Day (7), J.Romero (8) and Wieters; Verlander, Dotel (7), Benoit (8), Valverde (9) and Avila. W—Benoit 2-3. L—O’Day 6-1. Sv—Valverde (23). HRs—Baltimore, Wieters (17). Detroit, Mi.Cabrera (31), Fielder 2 (22). Texas Toronto

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4 4

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Darvish, Ogando (8) and Soto; Happ, Delabar (7), Lyon (7), Loup (8), Lincoln (8), Janssen (9) and Mathis. W—Happ 2-1. L—Darvish 12-9. Sv—Janssen (16). HRs—Toronto, Encarnacion (31). Chicago 000 Kansas City010

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Blackburn, T.Robertson (6), Fien (7), Swarzak (8) and Mauer; Iwakuma, Pryor (8), Luetge (8), Wilhelmsen (9) and Olivo. W—Iwakuma 4-3. L—Blackburn 4-9. Sv—Wilhelmsen (17). HRs—Minnesota, Mauer (8), Willingham (31). Seattle, Jaso (8), Olivo (9).

Saturday’s Games Texas (Oswalt 4-2) at Toronto (Villanueva 6-2), 11:07 a.m. Boston (Lester 6-10) at N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 3-3), 2:05 p.m. Baltimore (Britton 1-1) at Detroit (Porcello 9-7), 5:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Peavy 9-8) at Kansas City (B.Chen 8-10), 5:10 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 0-1) at Oakland (B.Colon 9-9), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 7-8) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 9-9), 7:05 p.m. Minnesota (Diamond 10-5) at Seattle (Vargas 13-8), 7:10 p.m.

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Shields, Badenhop (7), W.Davis (8), Howell (9) and J.Molina; Weaver, Hawkins (4), Takahashi (6), Isringhausen (8), Geltz (9) and Iannetta. W—Shields 11-7. L—Weaver 15-3. HRs—Tampa Bay, B.Upton (15), Zobrist (14), J.Molina (5). Los Angeles, Aybar (7), H.Kendrick (6).

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McAllister, Sipp (7), J.Smith (7), Pestano (8) and Marson; Milone, Neshek (6), Norberto (7), Balfour (9) and D.Norris. W—Norberto 4-1. L—J.Smith 7-3. Sv—Balfour (10). HRs—Cleveland, Duncan (11). ——— T. Bay 110 710 011 — 12 17 0

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Matti, Ton (4), Uygun (4), Phillips (5) and Scannelli; Vitt, Cardenas (4), Sanchez (6) and Cardenas, Gomez (4). W—Vitt. L—Matti. HR-Texas, Cardenas. Oregon Indiana

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Dalla-Zanna, D’Alessandro (2), Moretto (2), Yamaguchi (3) and Yamaguchi, Williams (3); Ballina, Carrillo (1), Santos (4), Paez (6), Turrubiates (6) and Perez, Abrego (2) W—Yamaguchi. L—Carrillo. HRs—Mexico, Moreno, Abrego, Ballina 2.

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Canada Mexico

J.Santana, Acosta (6), R.Ramirez (8) and Shoppach; Detwiler, Stammen (7), Storen (8), Clippard (9) and K.Suzuki. W—Detwiler 7-5. L—J.Santana 6-9. Sv—Clippard (26). HRs—New York, Shoppach (1). Washington, Morse (12), Harper (11).

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Mehlhaff, Falkner (5) and Pederson. Smekens, Williamson (4), Pinkard and McCubbins. W—Williamson. L—Mehlhaff.

Sale, Crain (7), H.Santiago (8) and Pierzynski; Mendoza, K.Herrera (8), G.Holland (9) and S.Perez. W—Mendoza 7-8. L—Sale 14-4. Sv—G.Holland (5). HRs—Chicago, Konerko (19). Kansas City, L.Cain (4), Butler (25). 400 310

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Ja.McDonald, Resop (7), J.Cruz (7), Grilli (8), Hanrahan (9) and McKenry; Westbrook, Rzepczynski (8), Salas (9) and T.Cruz. W—Ja.McDonald 11-5. L—Westbrook 12-9. Sv—Hanrahan (34).

Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m. L.A. Dodgers at Atlanta, 11:35 a.m. N.Y. Mets at Washington, 11:35 a.m. Arizona at Houston, 12:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 12:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m. Miami at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 2:05 p.m.

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(11 innings) Capuano, Belisario (8), Choate (10), League (10), J.Wright (11) and Treanor, A.Ellis; Hanson, Durbin (7), Kimbrel (9), O’Flaherty (10), Venters (11) and D.Ross. W—Venters 5-3. L—League 0-1. HRs— Los Angeles, Ethier (12). Atlanta, C.Jones (13).

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Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 8-10) at Cincinnati (Cueto 15-6), 11:10 a.m., 1st game Pittsburgh (Bedard 7-12) at St. Louis (Lynn 13-5), 2:05 p.m. Arizona (Corbin 4-4) at Houston (Lyles 2-9), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 9-6) at Washington (E.Jackson 7-7), 5:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Raley 0-2) at Cincinnati (Redmond 0-0), 5:10 p.m., 2nd game L.A. Dodgers (Harang 8-7) at Atlanta (Sheets 4-2), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 13-6) at Milwaukee (Fiers 6-5), 5:10 p.m. Miami (Eovaldi 3-8) at Colorado (Chatwood 3-2), 6:10 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 9-8) at San Diego (Stults 3-2), 6:35 p.m.

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100 020

Worley, Rosenberg (5), Valdes (7), Horst (8) and Schneider; Gallardo, Fr.Rodriguez (8), L.Hernandez (9) and M.Maldonado. W—Gallardo 12-8. L—Worley 6-8. HRs—Milwaukee, Braun (32).

Central Division W L Pct GB 72 47 .605 — 66 53 .555 6 64 55 .538 8 54 64 .458 17.5 46 71 .393 25 39 81 .325 33.5

Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Houston

000 002 010 000

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NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB 74 45 .622 — 70 49 .588 4 56 63 .471 18 54 65 .454 20 54 66 .450 20.5

Washington Atlanta New York Philadelphia Miami

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T.Wood, Bowden (6), Al.Cabrera (8) and Clevenger; Arroyo, Arredondo (7), Broxton (8), Chapman (9) and Hanigan. W—Arroyo 9-7. L—T.Wood 4-9. HRs—Chicago, Valbuena (4). Cincinnati, Ludwick (23), Frazier (16), Bruce (25).

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Echon, Alio (2), Ojerku (3), Enzama (4), Okello (4) and Makisimu; Goff, Gonzalez (3), Velis (5) and Crisp, Victoria (4). W—Goff. L—Echon. HRs— Uganda, Alio. Today’s Games Game 9 — Willemstad, Curacao vs. Ramstein, Germany, 10 a.m. Game 10 — Fairfield, Conn. vs. Kearney, Neb., 1 p.m. Game 11 — Nuevo Laredo, Mexico vs. Lugazi, Uganda, 4 p.m. Game 12 — Parsippany, N.J. vs. Gresham, Ore., 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 Game 13 — Canada vs. Aguadulce, Panama, 10 a.m. Game 14 — Petaluma, Calif. vs. Goodlettsville, Tenn., 12 p.m. Game 15 — San Antonio vs. New Castle, Ind., 3 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL MLB—Suspended Washington minor league C Michael Albaladejo (GCL Nationals) 50 games after testing positive for Methylhexaneamine. Suspended Tampa Bay minor league OF Deshun Dixon (Hudson Valley-NYP) 50 games following a second violation of drug abuse. Suspended free agent minor league RHP Vincent Payne, Jr. 50 games following a second violation of drug abuse. American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Placed INF Orlando Hudson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 16. Placed LHP Leyson Septimo on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 14. Reinstated 1B Paul Konerko from the seven-day DL. Recalled LHP Hector Santiago from Charlotte (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS—Selected the contract of OF Matt Carson from Rochester (IL). Sent OF Rene Tosoni outright to New Britain (EL). Reinstated RHP Anthony Swarzak from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Jeff Manship and RHP Luis Perdomo to Rochester (IL). SEATTLE MARINERS—Activated LHP Charlie Furbush from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Shawn Kelley to Tacoma (PCL). TEXAS RANGERS—Placed RHP Ryan Dempster on the restricted list. Recalled OF Leonys Martin from Round Rock (PCL). National League ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Released 1B Mark Hamilton. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Reinstated C Yasmani Grandal from the 15-day DL. Placed C Nick Hundley on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 16. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Recalled OF Justin Christian and RHP Eric Hacker from Fresno (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Reinstated SS Ian Desmond from the 15-Day DL. Designated INF Cesar Izturis for assignment. International League

CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS—Sent INF Tyler Saladino to Birmingham (SL). Eastern League ALTOONA CURVE—Announced RHP Jameson Taillon was assigned to the team from Bradenton (FSL). Activated RHP Aaron Pribanic from the disabled list and assigned to the GCL Pirates. American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS—Released RHP Mike Zenko. KANSAS CITY T-BONES—Released OF Hunter Mense. Signed RHP Griffin Bailey. Traded C Jonathan Cisneros to Amarillo to complete an earlier trade. LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Signed RHP Yohan Gonzalez. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Traded 1B Kris Sanchez to Kansas City for two players to be named. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES—Signed INF Ivan Naccarata. BASKETBALL PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS—Named Jay Triano, David Vanterpool and Kim Hughes assistant coaches. FOOTBALL CINCINNATI BENGALS—Waived WR Jordan Shipley. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Announced the retirement of OT Ray Willis. Announced WR Dwayne Bowe signed his franchise tender. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed RB Jeff Demps. HOCKEY IDAHO STEELHEADS—Agreed to terms with D Matt Case and D Deron Cousens. READING ROYALS—Agreed to terms with D Brad Walch. SOCCER NEW YORK RED BULLS—Announced D Baba-

jide Ogunbiyi failed his physical examination and will make the roster. COLLEGE CONFERENCE CAROLINAS—Named Ashly Berry compliance director and senior woman administrator, Darryle Bajomo communications director, and Lauren Silva conference officer. AUBURN—Named Jessica Bachkora assistant softball coach. BOSTON COLLEGE—Announced the retirement of athletic director Gene DeFilippo, effective Sept. 30 and senior associate athletics director John Kane will serve as interim athletic director. FIU—Announced men’s basketball F Rakeem Buckles, G Dennis Mavin and G Raymond Taylor have transferred to the school and will be eligible in 2013-14. GUILFORD—Named Bri Eilman women’s assistant soccer coach. HIGH POINT—Named Ryan Billings strength & conditioning coach. IOWA—Announced senior DL John Sawhill is leaving the team because of an injury during preseason practice. MINNESOTA STATE (MANKATO)—Named Brittany Henderson athletics academic co-ordinator. OKLAHOMA—Suspended DT Stacy McGee indefinitely for a violation of university rules. PROVIDENCE—Named Marcus Blossom associate athletic director. PURCHASE—Named John Cortes athletic trainer. UNC WILMINGTON—Named Evan Clark women’s tennis coach. WEST ALABAMA—Named Justin Nguyen strength and conditioning coach. WESTERN WASHINGTON—Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Brad Jackson to become an assistant coach at Washington.

Del Potro, Djokovic reach Cincinnati semis for Olympic bronze rematch BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MASON, Ohio — Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro won their Western & Southern Open quarterfinals in straight sets on Friday, setting up a reprise of their bronze medal match at the Olympics. Del Potro won that one. He won that match,“ Djokovic said. ”It happens. You lose, you win, but the most important thing is to try to move on and become even better and even stronger from those experiences. And try to win.“ Del Potro has been nursing a sore left wrist that he’ll have examined before the U.S. Open, which he won in 2009. He beat France’s Jeremy Chardy 6-1, 6-3 to reach the semifinals. The Argentine missed most of the 2010 season while recovering from surgery on his right wrist. The doctor who performed that surgery will look at the other one following the Cincinnati tournament. “The good thing: I’m not getting worse, so I can play,” he said. “But anyway, I want to wait (for) what the doctor says because I have experience on my other wrist.” Djokovic reached a Masters semifinal for the second straight week by knocking off Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-2. He won the Rogers Cup in Toronto last Sunday. The Serb was fresh on Friday, having spent only a half-hour on court the previous day. Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko had to quit after losing the first set 6-0 on Thursday night because of a sore shoulder that interfered with his serve. “It was my best match so far here in this tournament,” Djokovic said. “Came in the right moment, really.”

Top-ranked Roger Federer beat Mardy Fish 6-3, 7-6 (4) in an evening match to reach the semifinals. He’ll play Stanislas Wawrinka, who beat Milos Raonic 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the afternoon. Federer skipped the Rogers Cup, taking a week off the tour after playing the Olympics. He’s been sharp on the hard courts this week, playing what he called “high-quality tennis.” “I played really well tonight,” said Federer, who never faced a break point. “Mardy was able to lift his game in the second set.” On the women’s side, Serena Williams suffered a surprise defeat in her quarterfinal while big sister Venus progressed to her first semifinal of the year. Serena Williams had her 19-match streak ended by Germany’s Angelique Kerber, a 6-4, 6-4 defeat that marked the first time she’d even lost a set since her title at Wimbledon. The third-longest winning streak of her career didn’t end quietly. She flung her racket at the ground, picked it up and slammed it on the court again as the second set slipped away. “I probably need a break,” she said. While Serena fumed over missed shots, older sister Venus beat Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4. Serena Williams came into Friday’s match with a 64-4 record in the U.S. hard-court season over the past two years. Against Kerber, her game fell apart. “She’s played so many matches since Wimbledon,” Venus Williams said, as her sister struggled on the court. “I don’t think anyone has played as many matches and played as successfully as her. “Some rest is in order for her.”

PGA-WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP Greensboro, N.C. Yardage: 7,117; Par: 70 Second Round (a-amateur) Jimmy Walker 66-62 — Webb Simpson 66-63 — Tim Clark 63-67 — Sergio Garcia 67-63 — Harris English 66-64 — Carl Pettersson 62-68 — Matt Every 65-66 — Bud Cauley 66-65 — Troy Matteson 64-68 — Nicolas Colsaerts 67-65 — Tommy Gainey 66-67 — Bill Haas 68-65 — Davis Love III 67-66 — Kevin Streelman 68-66 — Tom Gillis 64-70 — Scott Stallings 64-70 — Brandt Snedeker 67-67 — Rod Pampling 68-66 — Jamie Donaldson 68-66 — John Huh 69-65 — David Mathis 63-71 — Chad Campbell 71-64 — Arjun Atwal 66-69 — Jason Dufner 68-67 — Charl Schwartzel 67-68 — Nick Watney 66-69 — John Merrick 66-69 — Richard H. Lee 66-69 — Jason Kokrak 66-69 — Trevor Immelman 67-68 — Chris Kirk 66-69 — Heath Slocum 68-67 — Rocco Mediate 70-65 — Will Claxton 69-66 — Chez Reavie 67-69 — Graham DeLaet 69-67 — Justin Leonard 68-68 — D.A. Points 68-68 — Kyle Thompson 69-67 — Alexandre Rocha 68-68 — Y.E. Yang 67-69 — Charles Howell III 67-69 — Brendon de Jonge 68-68 — Billy Horschel 69-67 — Russell Knox 68-68 — Bobby Gates 69-67 — Tim Herron 76-61 — Dicky Pride 69-68 — Lucas Glover 68-69 — Gary Christian 67-70 — Derek Lamely 69-68 — Brendan Steele 72-65 — Ryuji Imada 67-70 — Josh Teater 67-71 — Jeff Overton 69-69 — Paul Casey 68-70 — Stuart Appleby 67-71 — Blake Adams 67-71 — Patrick Cantlay 70-68 — Kevin Stadler 73-65 — Chris Stroud 68-70 — Angel Cabrera 67-71 — Tom Pernice Jr. 70-68 — Scott Dunlap 70-69 — Jerry Kelly 72-67 — Camilo Villegas 72-67 — Jeff Maggert 68-71 — Billy Mayfair 69-70 — Troy Kelly 71-68 — Cameron Beckman 73-66 — Charlie Wi 72-67 — Ryan Moore 71-68 — Nick O’Hern 68-71 — Jonas Blixt 72-67 — Ben Kohles 72-67 — Kyle Reifers 67-72 — Kevin Kisner 68-71 —

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LPGA-SAFEWAY CLASSIC NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — Scores Friday from the LPGA-Safeway Classic, at the 6,611-yard, 71-par Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, Ghost Creek GC (a-amateur) First Round Sydnee Michaels 35-30 — 65 Mika Miyazato 34-31 — 65 Cristie Kerr 34-32 — 66 Inbee Park 33-33 — 66 Pornanong Phatlum 35-31 — 66 Jee Young Lee 36-31 — 67 Brittany Lincicome 32-35 — 67 So Yeon Ryu 34-33 — 67 Alison Walshe 34-33 — 67 Karlin Beck 34-34 — 68 Paula Creamer 35-33 — 68 Sandra Gal 35-33 — 68 Hee-Won Han 35-33 — 68 Amy Hung 35-33 — 68 Candie Kung 36-32 — 68 Amy Yang 34-34 — 68 Dori Carter 35-34 — 69 Na Yeon Choi 37-32 — 69 Ilhee Lee 36-33 — 69 Amelia Lewis 36-33 — 69 Mo Martin 35-34 — 69 Belen Mozo 35-34 — 69 Jane Rah 36-33 — 69 Dewi Claire Schreefel 33-36 — 69 Karin Sjodin 33-36 — 69 Momoko Ueda 35-34 — 69 Michelle Wie 34-35 — 69 Katherine Hull 37-33 — 70 Tiffany Joh 38-32 — 70 Ai Miyazato 36-34 — 70 Angela Oh 36-34 — 70 Gerina Piller 34-36 — 70 Beatriz Recari 35-35 — 70 Lexi Thompson 35-35 — 70 Yani Tseng 35-35 — 70 Taylor Coutu 33-38 — 71 Tanya Dergal 37-34 — 71 Natalie Gulbis 36-35 — 71 Karine Icher 35-36 — 71 Juli Inkster 36-35 — 71 Haeji Kang 37-34 — 71 I.K. Kim 37-34 — 71 Brittany Lang 37-34 — 71 Meena Lee 38-33 — 71 Ryann O’Toole 37-34 — 71 Suzann Pettersen 36-35 — 71 Lizette Salas 33-38 — 71 Giulia Sergas 35-36 — 71 Jiyai Shin 38-33 — 71 Karen Stupples 37-34 — 71 Mariajo Uribe 35-36 — 71 Wendy Ward 38-33 — 71 Chella Choi 38-34 — 72 Laura Diaz 33-39 — 72 Shanshan Feng 38-34 — 72 Sophie Gustafson 35-37 — 72 Mi Jung Hur 37-35 — 72 Jennifer Johnson 36-36 — 72 Mindy Kim 37-35 — 72 Catriona Matthew 39-33 — 72 Becky Morgan 35-37 — 72 Anna Nordqvist 34-38 — 72 Hee Young Park 37-35 — 72 Karrie Webb 37-35 — 72 Sun Young Yoo 38-34 — 72 Lacey Agnew 36-37 — 73 Nicole Castrale 37-36 — 73 Kathleen Ekey 39-34 — 73 Veronica Felibert 37-36 — 73 Katie Futcher 39-34 — 73 Danielle Kang 34-39 — 73 Hanna Kang 37-36 — 73 Cindy LaCrosse 40-33 — 73 Stacy Lewis 36-37 — 73 Leta Lindley 38-35 — 73 Jin Young Pak 34-39 — 73 Reilley Rankin 37-36-73

Football Montreal Toronto Hamilton Winnipeg

GP 7 6 7 7

GP B.C. 6 Edmonton 7 Calgary 6 Saskatchewan 6

CFL East Division W L T PF 4 3 0 202 3 3 0 138 3 4 0 207 2 5 0 159 West Division W L T PF 4 2 0 158 4 3 0 164 3 3 0 186 3 3 0 175

PA 213 151 230 224

Pt 8 6 6 4

PA 119 137 174 141

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Week Eight Friday’s result Montreal 38 Edmonton 25 Thursday’s result Winnipeg 32 Hamilton 25 Today’s game Toronto at Calgary, 5 p.m. Sunday’s game Saskatchewan at B.C., 5 p.m. Week Nine Thursday, Aug. 23 Hamilton at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 B.C. at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Calgary at Saskatchewan, 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 Edmonton at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY’S SUMMARY Alouettes 38 at Eskimos 25 EDMONTON — CFL Friday night: First Quarter Mtl — TD Lavoie 14 pass from Calvillo (Whyte convert) 3:30 Mtl — TD Bratton 30 pass from Calvillo (Whyte convert) 12:32 Second Quarter Mtl — TD Anderson 21 pass from Calvillo (Whyte convert) 1:44 Mtl — TD McPherson 1 run (Whyte convert) 7:39 Edm — Single Dales 42 11:29 Edm — TD Joseph 1 run (Shaw convert) 13:38 Third Quarter Mtl — FG Whyte 27 3:01 Edm — FG Shaw 40 9:45 Mtl — TD Green 13 pass from Calvillo (Whyte convert) 11:17 Fourth Quarter Edm — Single Shaw 49 0:17 Edm — TD Carr 19 pass from Jyles (Shaw convert) 3:55 Edm — TD Kent 5 blocked punt return (two-point convert failed) 10:38 Montreal 14 14 10 0 — 38 Edmonton 0 8 3 14 — 25 Attendance — 32,760 at Edmonton. First downs Yards rushing Yards passing Total offence Team losses Net offence Passes made-tried Return yards Intercepts-yards by Fumbles-lost Sacks by Punts-average Penalties-yards Time of possession

Mtl 21 125 327 452 19 433 22-32 203 3-66 0-0 5 6-42.3 9-73 31:57

Edm 16 54 218 272 44 228 20-38 201 2-23 5-1 0 7-48.3 9-65 28:03

Net offence is yards passing, plus yards rushing, minus team losses such as yards lost on broken plays. Individual Rushing: Mtl — Anderson 18-102, Diedreick 5-22, Mcpherson 1-1; Edm — Charles 7-37, Dales 1-12, Joseph 2-3, Boyd 2-2. Receiving: Mtl — Green 10-136, London 4-91, Bratton 2-42, Anderson 3-32, Lavoie 3-26; Edm — Stamps 4-73, Carr 5-61, Coehoorn 4-32, Koch 3-19, Carter 1-13, Chambers 2-13, Boyd 1-7. Passing: Mtl — Calvillo 22-32, 327 yards, 4 TDs, 2 ints; Edm — Jyles 15-28-173-1-1, Joseph 5-1045-0-2.

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Friday’s Games Tennessee 30, Tampa Bay 7 Minnesota 36, Buffalo 14 Jacksonville 27, New Orleans 24 Detroit 27, Baltimore 12 Carolina 23, Miami 17 Oakland at Arizona, 10 p.m. Today’s Games N.Y. Giants at N.Y. Jets, 5 p.m. San Francisco at Houston, 6 p.m. Kansas City at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 6 p.m. Dallas at San Diego, 7 p.m. Seattle at Denver, 7 p.m. Sunday’s Game Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Monday’s Game Philadelphia at New England, 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 Green Bay at Cincinnati, 5 p.m. Jacksonville at Baltimore, 5:30 p.m. Arizona at Tennessee, 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 New England at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. Atlanta at Miami, 5:30 p.m. San Diego at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Seattle at Kansas City, 6 p.m. Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 6 p.m.

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Manning under intense scrutiny with Broncos BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos broke camp Friday and Peyton Manning’s excitement was muted. The four-time MVP thought he’d be able to practice out of sight now that seemingly every step — and throw — of his comeback has been described, dissected and discussed over the last 3 ½ weeks. No such luck. The media are allowed to watch practice for two more weeks before the regular season rules kick in, with all but the first few minutes off-limits. “So, the analysis of practices will continue, and I’ll look forward to that,” Manning cracked. How Manning’s well-chronicled comeback goes is one of the biggest story lines in the NFL this season. That, along with how the Saints confront their bounty suspensions and how Tim Tebow, Manning’s predecessor in Denver, handles the Big Apple. Manning became the most prized free agent in NFL history when the Indianapolis Colts released him in March after nerve issue weakened his throwing arm and required neck fusion surgery in September, forcing him to miss all of last season. After a cameo appearance at Chicago last week, Manning makes his home debut Saturday night against the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field, where more than 41,000 fans watched a scrimmage two weeks ago. Manning figures to play about three series. He hasn’t lobbied coach John Fox or offensive coordinator Mike McCoy for more playing time in the preseason because of his recovery or rehab.

‘IT’S WHATEVER FOX AND COACH MCCOY WANT TO DO. THOSE GUYS ARE WATCHING PRACTICE EVERY DAY . . . WHEN I’M IN THERE, IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT TO TRY TO DO MY JOB AND GET OUR OFFENCE DOWN THE FIELD.’ — PEYTON MANNING QUARTERBACK, DENVER BRONCOS

“It’s whatever Fox and Coach McCoy want to do,” Manning said. “Those guys are watching practice every day, they’re watching the film, they’re making evaluations as far as how much each guy needs to play. So, I really leave that to them. When I’m in there, it’s really important to try to do my job and get our offence down the field.” After the Bears game, Manning said he reflected on how far he’d come to get back on the football field, but also on how far he has to go with his new offence. It’s hard to gauge the starters on a single series. Once the regular season rolls around, it’s a fourquarter evaluation and that opening drive is more about deciphering defences, testing targets, setting the tone. In the preseason, there’s a pressure for immediate results, especially when the starters only play

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one series. Manning said that’s still going to be the case Saturday night when the Broncos (No. 10 in the AP Pro32) host the Seahawks (No. 22). “Yeah, I don’t know if it’ll be a half. But it’s still not a whole game, so I still think that it is a little bit more pressure that you’re only in there for a certain amount of plays and you want them all to go well,” Manning said. “So, you still have that feeling a little bit that you’re in there, you’ve got to have a sense of urgency, you want to do your job well and hopefully we can get a few more situations against Seattle and it’ll be a good test going against their defence.” Manning will get the bulk of his preseason preparation against San Francisco next week, when he’ll play into the third quarter. Manning didn’t come close to getting hit by Bears defenders while facing a pass rush for the first time in 579 days. So, the biggest question mark still hanging over him is whether he can take a hit. “It’s not hanging over me,” Manning retorted. “It seems to be a hot topic. I had a lady the other day who told me, ‘Everybody can’t wait to see you get hit.’ Thank you . . . . I have played football for a long time and when it happens, I plan on getting up and hopefully completing a pass on the next play and moving the chains and at some point hopefully you all can stop asking me that question.” Like his rehab, the scrutiny figures to last all season. That’s why he was hoping to catch a break with the Broncos breaking camp. “I thought (the end) of training camp means that you all weren’t allowed to come out to practice but I hear that continues for two weeks, so I have kind of controlled excitement here,” Manning said.

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Development Officer The Town of Innisfail invites applications for a self-motivated professional for the position of Development Officer. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to a high level of customer service, have experience working in a municipal setting and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Development, the Development Officer is responsible for the processing of development permits and day to day implementation of the Town’s Land Use Bylaw. The position also assists the Director with the activities and responsibilities of the Planning and Development Department. Key areas of activity include support for the processing of safety codes applications, land sales and marketing, business licensing and economic development.

Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers full time employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesman, who work in a goal oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, profit sharing incentive and benefits package.

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The School of Trades has an opportunity available for a permanent full-time Instructor, Agricultural Equipment Technician and/or Heavy Equipment Technician. The anticipated start date is mid October 2012.

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Passion for creation began with tape, straws and cereal boxes When Thomas Mueller was a tyke, his mother couldn’t keep a roll of tape in the house. They inevitably disappeared, along with glue, straws, empty cereal boxes and just about anything else his four-year-old hands could find. In their place, emerged combine harvesters, trucks and all manner of mighty machines. “I remember for Christmas, that’s what he wished for was tape,” says Susanne. Jump ahead a few years and there is a seven-year-old Thomas at Red Deer’s AgriTrade deep in conversation with a salesman about the mechanical intricacies of his grain-drying system. “He talked to the salesman like I would talk to him,” marvels his father Andy, who with his family farms and raises cattle a few kilometres northwest of Bentley. The years did not dim Thomas’s enthusiasm for all things mechanical. As a Grade 6 student at Bentley School, he could hardly wait to take the shop classes that began the following year. But before he could get there, shop was dropped. That’s when the family asked a family friend’s father, Charlie Herder, who is a talented woodworker, to take the 11-year-old Thomas under his wing. Herder soon had his own apprentice, who spent hours in his shop on days off from school. “At the time, I thought the work he was doing was amazing,” said Thomas. He didn’t waste his lessons. Thomas has since turned two-by-fours, dowels and other scraps of wood into a combine, tractor, bulldozer, grain truck, boat and Second World War fighter plane, among others. Each is fashioned out of dozens, if not hundreds, of tiny wooden parts created in a small workshop in a farm building out behind the house. The work requires truckloads of patience and a painstaking attention to detail. Take the bulldozer: each track link is made of four tiny wooden parts that must be perfect or they won’t go together properly.

“There’s 200 pieces just on the tracks alone,” he says. When he decided to make a copy of his dad’s tractor, he headed out into the yard, tape measure in hand. It took him a day to make the myriad of measurements needed and to create his own blueprint. Another homemade blueprint was used to make a 1/30th-scale model of Earthrace, a trimaran, which set the world power boat record for circumnavigating the globe in 2008, doing it in a little over 60 days. Many of his projects are based on commercial plans. But he is rarely satisfied with rigidly following those simplified designs. Thomas likes to tweak the plans to make more accurate representations of the machines he’s building. His skilled hands have been turned to other sorts of projects as well. He has created five end tables, each top inlaid with tiny pieces of wood in different mosaic-like designs. When his mother was expecting his now17-month-old brother Peter, he quietly set about building an old-style crib. The lathe he used to turn each spindle was given to him by his dad — with a catch. He had to add cleaning the barn to his list of chores. Thomas’s creations have caught the eye of many in the area, who most recently saw them at an art gallery set up during the Bentley Rodeo. The reviews were glowing. “I think most people were amazed with his age,” says his mother, adding most assumed the working models were made by a retired woodworker with decades of experience and not a local 14-year-old. Susanne believes it’s important, especially in rural areas, to keep these kinds of skills alive. It was one of the reasons that parents fought successfully to have the shop program returned to the school. Her son’s talents have been useful on the farm as well. He routinely fixes machinery like the lawn mower, or can be found helping his father putting the combine back together after repairs. Meanwhile, on the hobby front, his next project, a lattice boom crane, is already taking shape on his work bench. A threshing machine and M1 Abrams tank are next up. And then, who knows? pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Cops in the classroom CHAMBER SINGERS The Red Deer Chamber Singers will start their fall session on Aug. 28. The group of singers will meet at the Sunnybrook United Church at 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. Being a part of the group will offer singing education such as proper posture, breath support and sound production. The groups meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. to prepare for the annual fall performances on Nov. 29 and 30. For more information, contact Sadie at 403347-5166.

RUN FOR CURE TEAMS SOUGHT Teams are preparing for Red Deer’s CIBC Run for the Cure. The event takes place at Ecole Secondaire Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School at 4204 58th St. It starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30, with opening ceremonies to begin at 9:30 a.m. The run officially kicks off at 10 a.m., with an awards celebration to follow at 11 a.m. Participants can register as an individual or team at www.cbcf.org. To be eligible for personalized team T-shirts, a team must have at least 10 members that have paid their participation fee of $40 by Sept. 14. T-shirts must be picked up by the team captain on Sept. 28 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Running Room at 169 2004 50th Ave. For more information about the CIBC Run for the Cure, visit www. runforthecure.com.

YOUTH THEATRE GENERAL MEET Want some drama in your life? The Three House Youth Theatre will hold its annual general meeting on Sept. 11 at the Scott Block (4818 50th Ave. The meeting gets underway at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcomed. For more information, visit www. treehouseyouththeatre. ca or contact Janet Cole, administrator, at 403-986-0631.

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PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN FEEL SAFE IN COMMUNITY BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Playing the children’s game Duck, Duck, Goose or giving high fives to students in the hallways is just a part of the job. As school resource officers, the men and women in blue are key members of the staff at the elementary, middle and high schools in the Red Deer Public School District and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. On any given school day, the school resource officers will showcase their acting skills in a drama skit, deliver a presentation on bullying or simply joke around with students. St. Patrick’s Community School principal Margaretrose Willms said the officers contribute to a safe and caring school environment. A large majority of students at the middle school are learning English as a second language and may have come from countries where the police are feared. “It’s a connection and helping students feel safe in our community,” said Willms. “They’re also here to show RCMP officers are here to protect you and not somebody to be afraid of.” While the police officers are helping change cultural perceptions, their presence also

helps prevent problems down the road. School resource officer Const. Derek Turner said their constant presence allows students to approach them with problems and to lend an ear when they need support. “For us to find those kids who are having issues and work with them to stop them from going astray,” said Turner, who recently transferred from Whitecourt to Red Deer and is on the high school beat. “They may make a few bad choices. We’re there to bring them back to the good side.” They are also a sounding board and enforcement tool for teachers. Const. Julie Letal, a school resource officer for four years, said students once assumed when an officer showed up to the school they were there to arrest someone. Now Letal says she gets high fives and hugs and she is often recognized in the community when she is not in uniform. “Just for them to realize who I am outside of the office is awesome,” said Letal. “During the summer, we will go to the skate park and a bunch of kids will come up to us because they know you from the schools. Usually at the skate park everybody runs when they see a police officer.”

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RCMP Const. Julie Letal talks with Indya Herbert, front, and Shayna Huhn, both 13, at St. Patrick’s Community School on Thursday. Several resource officers routinely spend time at the school interacting with students. She said the students in Red Deer are lucky because the officers are with them from elementary all the way through high school. “They always know there is a police officer in their life,” she said. And when there are problems with a student at the school, Letal said, often the next day the same student will show no hard feelings and give a high five. Turner said if they weren’t in the schools, some students

would fall off the edge and go down the wrong path. “We work with the school teachers, social services together to help these kids along so they won’t make bad choices,” he said. The school resource officers have patrolled the schools for more than 10 years. Five police officers have their own school beat at elementary, middle or high school schools. They spread their work day over their schools. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Going to great heights to help raise funds for Special Olympians BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF The fuzz won’t be freed until the money is counted. Crowds formed as Const. Rachael Gabrielson, of the Lacombe Police Service, and Const. Paulo Silvestre of the Canadian Pacific Police Service, waved goodbye as they were hoisted onto the roof of the north Red Deer Walmart on Friday. As part of the “Free the Fuzz” fundraiser, the duo will remain on the roof for 48 hours, whatever the weather conditions, while members of the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run collect donations on solid ground for the Special Olympics. “We’re not allowed to come down until we raise some money,” laughed Silvestre. Saturday and Sunday are expected to see highs of 29C each day. The annual fundraising campout is held in cities throughout Alberta to raise money for local athletes. Last year, Free the Fuzz brought in roughly $12,500 for Red Deer Special Olympics. Members of the public are encouraged to stop by to make a donation, buy a hotdog or drink at the event. They can also purchase T-shirts, water bottles, teddy bears and hats. This year, they hope to surpass last

year’s tally by at least $1,000. Gabrielson camped out last October on the roof. She is hoping for some warmer weather. There are 230 athletes in the Red Deer Special Olympics programs who compete in 10 sport programs, including softball, floor hockey, bowling and soccer. Several of the athletes will be stopping by the booth outside the main doors of Walmart to volunteer and to chat with the public. Gordon Fenwick, a 18-year veteran coach with the Red Deer Special Olympics, said the money will be used to help their athletes with uniforms, and travel and training expenses. “The police have always done a great job in helping out,” said Fenwick. “We have great respect for them.” The baseball team is heading to the nationals in Vancouver next spring. Athlete Tim Robertson, 47, a softball and ring hockey player, will be competing in Vancouver. He has been a part of the Special Olympics program for more than 30 years. He said it keeps him active and busy. He wants to be a good role model for his children. The Special Olympics offers sport programs to athletes with intellectual disabilities in more than 100 communities in Alberta. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Const. Rachael Gabrielson of the Lacombe Police Service and Const. Paulo Silvestre of the Canadian Pacific Police share a laugh before they are hoisted onto the roof of Walmart in north Red Deer. The police officers will participate in this weekend’s Free the Fuzz, the annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

Bomber touches down to support museum plan BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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Aviation buffs may want to turn all eyes to the skies next month when a historic warbird will touch down at Red Deer Airport for a two-day fundraising visit next month. Sentimental Journey, a B-17 four-engine bomber owned by Arizona’s Commemorative Air Force, will arrive on Sept. 4 and will be parked near the terminal through the following day. Jodi Smith, president of the Harvard Historical Aviation Society, said the public can come out and check out the B-17 for a $5 donation, which includes a look inside. A few top fundraisers have also earned rides on the big bomber bristling with guns and dubbed the Flying Fortress. “If people want to see it fly in, it should be arriving about 10 a.m. on (Sept. 4),” said Smith. It will be back in the air about an hour later for the fundraisers flight. The bomber, rolled off the assembly line in 1944, was one of thousands built during the

Second World War, forming the backbone of the United States Army Air Forces. While nearly 13,000 Flying Fortresses were built during the war, there are only about a dozen still flying today. Finished too late to get into the war, Sentimental Journey instead had a lengthy and eclectic career as a photo-mapping plane, air-sea rescue craft, a drone control plane during nuclear tests and a firefighting water bomber. The Commemorative Air Force bought it in 1978 and restored it to represent a typical Second World War bomber, complete with Betty Grable nose art. The plane is open to the public from 1 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 5. The society will also have a display on Penhold’s aviation history. Meanwhile, the society’s efforts to develop a museum at the airport continue. “We have kind of shifted our

The B-17 four-engine Bomber Sentimental Journey will be in the Red Deer region on Sept. 4 and 5. focus,” said Smith. “We’re really focusing on displays. “The thought is if we can get displays put together, then when our building comes together we’ll have all the guts for the museum already.” The society plans to house its museum in a replica of an H-Hut, easy-to-build structures that housed thousands of airmen who came to Penhold to train as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during the Second World War. Smith said they are also looking at hands-on projects to generate interest in the society and

Central Alberta’s aviation history. One project will see a threequarter-scale Tiger Moth biplane built and hung in a city facility to mark centennial celebrations next year. A workshop is planned (date to be determined) to show volunteers how to master airplane fabric-covering. Before the days of stressed aluminum skins, planes were typically covered in a fabric hardened with a type of lacquer. For more information, go to www.penholdbase.ca pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Egyptians expected to respect religious liberty The U.S. State Department wasn’t surprised last October when Egyptian security forces smashed into flocks of demonstrators outside the state Radio and Television Building, killing 25 and injuring hundreds. After all, the rally was called to protest the government’s failure to stop the burning of Coptic Orthodox churches or to arrest and convict leaders of the mobs. Sure enough, waves of thugs attacked the Copts, starting riots that drew deadly police vehicles. Once again, it didn’t shock State Department insiders that no one was held accountable. Coptic Christians and TERRY other religious minorities conMATTINGLY tinue to live in fear. Similar tragedies have been sadly predictable in the past, but that must change if true democracy is going to come to Egypt and other lands struggling to escape centuries of strife, said Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, in remarks marking the recent release of the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report. “Egyptians are building a brand-new democracy,” said Clinton, describing her recent visit there. “As I told the Christians with whom I met, the United States does not take the side of one political party over another. What we do is stand firmly on the side of principles. Yes, we do support democracy -real democracy, where every citizen has the right to live, work and worship how they choose. ... “We are prepared to work with the leaders that the Egyptian people choose. But our engagement with those leaders will be based on their commitment to universal human rights and universal democratic principles.” The “sobering” reality, she stressed, is that religious freedom is “sliding backwards” worldwide, with more than 1 billion people living under regimes

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that deny them freedom of speech, association and liberty on matters of faith. The State Department once again released its familiar list of notorious “countries of particular concern” —Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Uzbekistan. This latest report is packed with telling details that are hard to ignore, said Thomas Farr, director of Georgetown University’s Project on Religious Freedom. He served as the first director of the State Department office on international religious freedom. The problem is that America’s ambassador at large for international religious freedom has “little authority, few resources and a bureaucracy that is — notwithstanding the secretary’s fine words — largely indifferent” to the global state of religious freedom, noted Farr, in remarks posted at National Review Online. “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that this issue is not a priority for this administration, except perhaps for the speechwriters (who are doing an outstanding job).” In her speech, Clinton did address a few hot topics that have previously been out of bounds, such as blasphemy laws. It’s time for Americans to realize, she said, that matters of faith and conscience are often life-anddeath concerns — literally. “Certain religions are banned completely, and a believer can be sentenced to death,” she said. “Strict laws ban blasphemy and defamation of religion. And when your words are interpreted as violations of those laws, you can be sentenced to death. Violence toward religious minorities often goes unpunished by authorities who look the other way. “So the message is clear: If your beliefs don’t have government approval, beware.” When Americans defend religious freedom, they are not simply defending values found in this land’s laws and creeds. They are also defending a key central tenet of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Thus, Clinton quoted Article 18: “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom either alone or in

community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.” Terry Mattingly directs the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Contact him at tmattingly@cccu.org or www. tmatt.net.

Keturah Ministries presents

Behind the Veil Saturday, August 25, 2012 7:00 pm City Centre Stage

Teachings on women’s roles in the Old and New Testaments, and the history that applies to modern day women. An enemy looms on the horizon that will challenge current and future generations of women. Encouraging women to rise up and fulfill their calling based on the prophecy from Jeremiah 31:22.

Tickets available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre (2929 - 50th Ave., Red Deer) By phone 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793 Or online www.bkticketcentre.ca

Adults $20 Seniors & Students $16.85 Keturah Ministries is a non proﬁt, Evangelistic/Teaching ministry, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the means of performing arts in Christian and Messianic dance worship, Praise worship and Expressive dance worship.

Church & Family Go Together Centre for Spiritual Living 11:00 a.m. Celebration Service Rev. Doug Craig www.cslreddeer.org #3 - 6315 Horn Street

Balmoral Bible Chapel 403-347-5450

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.)

10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Jared Ott "Living Hospitality" #3 John Children's Summer Church 2-1/2 - Grade 3

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA

Sunday, August 19

KNOX

Established 1898

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560

FIRST BAPTIST

Minister The Rev. Wayne Reid "Walking in Wisdom" 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

"In The Grip Of The Holy"

West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

CHURCH

Reaching Inward, Outward and Upward for Christ

10:30 am James & Yvonne Edel 3901-44 Street 403-347-7900 www.bethanybaptist.ab.ca Pastor Dennis Burriss Pastor Peter Erratt

43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Speaker: Vance Nelson Creation Truth Ministries e-mail: info@firstbaptistrd.ca www.firstbaptistrd.ca

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU

Sunday, August 19

CC GOOD SHEPHERD ELCIC 40 Holmes St.

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10:30 a.m. - Worship Service & Church School

SUNDAY 10:30 AM Holy Communion at All Services

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL

"Bread of Life... Broken"

Everyone Welcome

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SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL

403-340-1022 New Pastor: Rev. Marc Jerry

Sunday, August 19 - Jubilee

Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244

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Saved by grace - called to serve

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

MOUNT CALVARY

403-347-6073

10:30 a.m. – Worship Service

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Babyfold, Toddler Sunday www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room,Room Sunday Club Clubwww.sunnybrookunited.org

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 A.M. Kings Kids Playschool www.mtcalvarylutheran.lcc.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Sunday, August 19

“a Church For All Ages” 43 Avenue & 44 Street

403-346-6769

www.stleonardsonthehill.org

Celebrant: Rev. Gary Sinclair 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Combined Summer Service Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 9:15 Morning Prayer

ST. LUKE’S

"Old Church Blessing a New World"

Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402 www.saintlukereddeer.posterous.com

Celebrant Noel Wygiera

10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist Sunday School and Refreshments Thurs. Eucharist 2:00 p.m.

Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries: 7:00 p.m. Phone: 403.347.7311 Web: www.livingstones.ab.ca Address: 2020 - 40th Avenue, Red Deer (East of the Centrium, corner of 19th Street & 40th Avenue)

Loving God . . . Loving People 10:15 am Worship Service 2960 - 39 Street, Red Deer

403.343.1511

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Screaming good time Ghoulish delight not just for kids to enjoy

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Norman loves to watch zombie flicks with a bowl of popcorn at his feet and the ghost of his dead grandmother.

BY LINDA BARNARD SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE ParaNorman Three stars (out of four) Rated: PG He sees dead people. And that’s one of many talents Norman, the lowkey hero of the gruesome and glorious stop-motion animation ParaNorman, possesses. Made by Oregon-based animators LAIKA, the fertile minds who created the Oscar-nominated Coraline, and directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler from a story penned by Butler (who also worked on The Corpse Bride), ParaNorman is about much more than a kid who has a sixth sense. As with Coraline, be prepared for more than a few ghoulish scares and sinister goings-on amid the laughs and stunning stop-motion effects that brings the cast of fully realized characters to life, despite their cartoonish, over-the-top physical exaggerations. Hedgehog-haired Norman (voiced by Let Me In’s Kodi Smit-McPhee) loves to watch zombie flicks with a bowl of popcorn at his feet and the ghost of his dead grandmother (Elaine Stritch) asking for plot

updates while she sits knitting on the couch. His parents aren’t fans of Norman’s undead obsessions, both real and cinematic. Same goes for his vapid, social-media maniac older sister Courtney (voiced by Anna Kendrick), who rates him slightly above pond scum, and the school bully Alvin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), who delights in torturing him. But Norman’s passions dovetail with his surroundings, considering they live in Blithe Hollow, the site of a famous witch trial 300 years before that didn’t end so well for the witch. Norman’s only pal — and he’s not too thrilled with that — is chubby nerd Neil (Tucker Albrizzi), a playground philosopher who has much to teach Norman if only he’ll pay attention. But Norman has other things on his mind. First he has to save the town from a curse levelled by the wronged witch at her trial, or so claims his weird Uncle Penderghast (John Goodman). Uncle P is about to be listed in the “undead” column, along with the intensely creepy judge and jurors who passed sentence on the hapless and perpetually unhappy witch three centuries before. They’re due to rise from their graves and it’s not going to be pretty, his uncle warns, and we’re the witnesses to it. The quick-witted script and visual puns (check

out Norman’s bedroom) make this a zombie movie for kids, but one parents can enjoy. Good thing, too, since it will be very unsettling to some youngsters, while others will lap it up. Parents will have to decide which side of the zombie fence their kids come down on, but having a hand ready to hold is probably a good idea. With nods to everything from Ghostbusters to Scooby Doo, ParaNorman is a visual delight that tells its story while avoiding the slick, machine-milled look of so many animated offerings today. A scene in the school bathroom where a ghost grows restless is a delight, although the climactic endgame drags on and suffers from too much moralizing that doesn’t mesh with the quick-lipped fun that’s gone before. The 3D effects that work well in some scenes, like when making a menacing forest appear to thrust spiking branches into the audience, only muddy the already muted palette in other instances. It’s not the 3D that matters, anyway. What makes ParaNorman so entertaining is its full-on embrace of fantasy and ghoulish delights. There’s no attempt at realism; this is pure imagination and the filmmakers want you to know it. Linda Barnard is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

Sleeping Dogs an adrenaline shot during summer lull THIS EXCITING ROMP THROUGH HONG KONG IS A PLEASANT SURPRISE TO CLOSE OUT SUMMER; NEW MARIO BROS. 3DS GAME DOES MUCH OF THE SAME, WHICH IS NOT ALWAYS A BAD THING The driving sections are arcadelike and fast; the combat borrows heavily from the Batman games; the minigames are a mishmash of fun (mahjong) and horrible (karaoke). All of this equates to a game that hits the high notes well while sometimes dragging you into a diversion that will likely disappoint. Sleeping Dogs is a pleasant surprise to close out summer, which is typically devoid of quality releases.

CHRIS CAMPBELL

GAME ON Sleeping Dogs Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC Genre: Shooter Publisher: Square Enix ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: four stars (out of five) Sleeping Dogs convinced me that if I ever have the pleasure of vacationing in Hong Kong, I best stick to the hotel pool and bar. Between the random fights that break out, the bullets whizzing through the air on nearly every street corner and the fools who have no problem driving cars and trucks up and down the sidewalks, there is no place for a happy-golucky tourist to feel safe. What? That mayhem’s not real? Wei Shen is our hero, and you guide him into the netherworld of Hong Kong’s organized-crime syndicate, all to avenge your sister’s murder. A noble cause, yet as all John Woo movies have taught us, revenge is always closely accompanied by violence. He also taught us to stare in awe as doves fly when guns are shot, but that is for another day. The game lacks the true openworld nature of Grand Theft Auto or Saints Row. Yes, you can mindlessly wreak havoc on John Q. Public, but you must live with yourself for murdering a hapless passerby simply shopping for a good noodle dish. No, the game is best experienced sticking to the narrative and linear gameplay. With its fantastic voice acting and a blend of mission types, you won’t be disappointed.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Platform: 3DS Genre: Platformer Publisher: Nintendo ESRB Rating: E, for Everyone Grade: three stars I can’t quit you, Mario. No matter how easy you are becoming. No matter that you recycle content, level design and gameplay. I bounce along on your colourful mushroom caps and glide along collecting coins using the raccoon tail, knowing it’s all something I’ve seen and done since I owned the first incarnation of Mario back in the 1980s. Just as I am done looking at one more koopa, something goofy and cheery will happen and I’m sucked back into loving this game again. I know Princess Peach needs better security (maybe reach out to the Halo crew or something). I know Bowser is unable to annoy someone else’s kingdom. I get it — I have to do some swimming, some diving down into pipes (Mario is a plumber, after all) and, of course, some traipsing through castles that feature more fire than my woodburning pizza oven on full blast. Yet there I am, sitting on my couch or on the train giggling and quietly high-fiving myself when I clear a level in record time or perfectly time that jump to collect just a few more coins while evading Bob-omb just before he explodes. As a critic, I am constantly looking for the new, the trendsetting, the future. I know games should strive for originality and achieve greater heights, but this warm feeling in my heart says I’ll never tire of you. Well played, Mario, well played. Follow Chris Campbell @campbler or email him at game_on_games@ mac.com.

Sleeping Dogs takes you into the netherworld of Hong Kong’s organized-crime syndicate to avenge your sister’s murder.

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Enabled brother a future problem Dear Annie: What do you do with a sibling who has college last fall, and I did OK handling the changes drive, and is every bit a mother to these fine girls. been enabled all of his life when Mom is no longer in my home and heart. I can’t imagine feeling any closer to a biological around to provide for him? I took on a few redecorating projects, attended grandchild. My brother has had a house numerous local events and accepted another job to Treasure the moment to be an influence in a to live in, a car to drive, inhelp with tuitions and to get out of the house. child’s life. surance, etc., for the past 25 But I still find myself lonely. Yes, a five-year-old has lots of energy. years. I have few friends. When I go out, it’s usually by Aren’t you fortunate to have a healthy little one to He is an alcoholic and a myself. take to the park, and laugh, snuggle and watch movdrug user. I’m fine with that, but having another person to ies with? He doesn’t work because talk to does make the time go by in a more pleasant What a gift! — D. he doesn’t want to. way. Dear D.: Well said. We hope she heeds your adHe has an all-expensesI’ve called former mom friends for lunch or con- vice. paid life. versation, but no one returns my calls, everyone is When my mother dies, how busy or our calendars just don’t mesh. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and do we settle the estate? Solitude is nice every once in a while, but it’s Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers colIf the house is given to my emotionally draining day in and day out. umn. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ brother, he would lose it beThe new school year is fast approaching, and my comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators MITCHELL cause he has no concept of kids will be leaving again. Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. & SUGAR paying bills. How does someone my age make friends and get My sister thinks we should past this hurdle in life? — Young Empty Nester GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER sell the place, give my brother Dear Empty Nester: Attending an occasional lo357-37400 HWY 2, RED DEER COUNTY 403-348-2357 his share and move on. cal event is fine, but it doesn’t allow enough time to SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 17, 2012 TO build friendships. My mother is 82 years old and in poor health. THURSDAY AUGUST 23, 2012 You need to find group activities that you enjoy on She will be leaving us a huge mess when she pass3:45, 6:00, 8:15, 10:30; SUN 1:30, 3:35, 7:25, a regular basis. BRAVE (G) FRI,SUN 2:00, 4:30; SAT 11:20, es, but she refuses to discuss it now. — Help Me Plan 10:30; MON,WED-THURS 5:10, 7:55, 10:05; TUE 2:00, 4:30; MON,WED-THURS 5:05; TUE 2:40, Do you like to sing? Join a choir. Dear Help: Your mother doesn’t want to deal with 2:45, 5:10, 7:55, 10:05 5:05 Do you like to exercise? Take a gym class, or join this, so she’s hiding her head in the sand. PARANORMAN (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (G) FRIAnd it’s difficult to make plans in advance if you a bike-riding group. CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING SCENES) FRI-SUN SUN 12:55; TUE 2:20 12:45; TUE 2:25 Work for a political candidate. Do some charity don’t know whether your mother has a will that ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT 3D (G) PARANORMAN 3D () FRI-SUN 3:05, 5:25, FRI-SUN 3:05, 5:25, 7:40, 10:05; MON,WEDleaves the house to your brother, in which case, he is work, volunteer at a hospital, get involved in commu7:45, 10:05; MON-THURS 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 THURS 4:25, 6:40, 9:00; TUE 4:45, 7:05, 9:25 nity theatre. free to let it collapse into ruin. THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN (G) THE BOURNE LEGACY (14A) (VIOLENCE) Decide what interests you, and then look for orYou should consider all the possibilities, includNO PASSES FRI,SUN 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50; FRI-SUN 12:30, 1:00, 3:40, 4:05, 6:40, 7:10, 9:45, SAT 11:30, 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50; MON,WEDing how much responsibility you will take for your ganizations that allow you to be part of an ongoing 10:15; MON,WED-THURS 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:30, THURS 4:35, 7:10, 9:50; TUE 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 10:00; TUE 2:00, 3:30, 5:00, 6:45, 8:30, 10:00 activity. brother when the gravy train stops. 9:50 TOTAL RECALL (14A) (VIOLENCE) FRI,SUN Try meetup.com to find groups in your area. Unless he gets help for his addictions, his behavTHE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN 1:50, 4:40, 7:25, 10:20; SAT 11:05, 1:50, 4:40, Dear Annie: This may not be your department, but iour is unlikely to change. (G) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING, NO 7:25, 10:20; MON,WED-THURS 4:45, 7:30, PASSES WED 1:00 10:15; TUE 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 Are you comfortable throwing him out of the I don’t know who else to ask. HOPE SPRINGS (14A) FRI,SUN 2:00, 4:45, TED (18A) (CRUDE CONTENT,SUBSTANCE When I call to make a doctor’s appointment, the house? 7:30, 10:00; SAT 11:15, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:00; ABUSE) FRI-SAT 7:00, 9:40; SUN 9:40; You can’t force your mother to settle these ques- person on the other end asks why I want to see the MON,WED-THURS 4:40, 7:05, 9:30; TUE 2:15, MON,WED-THURS 7:30, 10:10; TUE 7:30, 9:50 doctor. I am not comfortable telling this person. tions, although please urge her to see a lawyer. 4:40, 7:05, 9:30 THE EXPENDABLES 2 (14A) (GORY THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (14A) When I get there, the nurse asks why I wish to Your best bet right now is to contact Al-Anon (alVIOLENCE) NO PASSES FRI-SUN 12:30, (VIOLENCE) FRI-SUN 2:25, 6:45, 10:20; 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:30; MON,WED-THURS 4:55, see the doctor, as if I never called. Then, the doctor anon.alateen.org) in order to deal with your brother. MON,WED-THURS 6:10, 9:40; TUE 2:25, 6:10, 7:20, 9:45; TUE 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Dear Annie: My wedding is only four months away. comes in saying, “So, what’s going on?” and we start 9:40 THE CAMPAIGN (14A) (COARSE The place where we are holding the reception is not all over. WWE SUMMERSLAM - 2012 () SUN 6:00 LANGUAGE,CRUDE SEXUAL CONTENT) FRI This brings me back to the appointment maker. very large. 1:30, 3:45, 6:00, 8:15, 10:30; SAT 11:25, 1:30, MOUSE HUNT () SAT 11:00 I’m not a big fan of people bringing their kids to Why are these people expecting the most personal wedding receptions, especially little ones who run information in my life just because they answer the around tripping up the waitstaff and getting under phone saying, “Hi, I’m Kelly”? Is this information actually the least bit helpful to the guests’ feet while they are trying to dance. This happened at a wedding I attended last month. the doctor?— S. Dear S.: The person who answers the phone and Kids also were running around blowing out the candles on the tables, screaming, crying and causing a makes the appointment needs to know what the problem is in order to allot sufficient time on the fuss. Ugh! Annie, is there any way to invite the parents and doctor’s schedule. A routine checkup, for example, takes more time hint to leave the little ones at home? I mean, wouldn’t they rather have a good time than a blood test. Once you get into the doctor’s office, the nurse than chase their kids all night? — Patti in Oregon Dear Patti: Invitations are intended only for the may want to be sure you have the same complaint addressees, which means if the kids’ names (or “and and there are no additional problems. The doctor, however, should have your informafamily”) aren’t included on the envelope, the kids tion at hand. are not invited. We suspect asking again is simply the doctor’s way You also can pass the word to friends and relaof opening the conversation. tives that this is an adults-only event. Daryl Holien General Manager of 100.7fm The Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Feeling InconHowever, some people may not be able to attend River is pleased to welcome Harold Lowe as venienced,” who didn’t want her daughter’s young if they can’t find a sitter. the new General Sales Manager for the River. There will also be those who bring the kids re- stepson to stay with her during his visitation month. When my daughter married a man with three little gardless. Harold brings many years of sales, media and If you anticipate that happening, we suggest hir- girls, I thought, “She’s getting in too deep. Will he marketing experience to the position. ing a babysitter or two to keep an eye on their behav- ever want children with her?” Let me tell you, these three girls have brought iour. For any advertising requirements contact Also, have things to occupy the younger set (paper such joy to my life. Harold directly at 403-309-8781 My daughter is a wonderful stepmom to them. and crayons, puzzles, games, art projects, etc.) and She is patient, helps with homework, nurses them kid-friendly food for them to eat. If your reception hall has another room, you could when needed, teaches set up the children’s area there and perhaps include them how to cook and PRODUCED BY KOBA ENTERTAINMENT videos to keep them occupied. Dear Annie: This is in response to “New Jersey,” whose son’s girlfriend didn’t offer to help clean up after meals or show any indication that she had manners. My son’s college-age girlfriend also had me worried. At first, I wondered how that girl had been raised and was concerned about our future relationship with her. However, we discovered that her manners are exceptional. It simply took some transition time while she DIRECTED BY changed from a guest in our home to a member of JUDITH MOODY our family. We did put expecta$ tions on our son, howevPRICE 42 p.p. 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MOST DEBTLADEN STUDENTS EXPECT TO GRADUATE WITH $20K DEBT TORONTO — Most college and university students who take out loans to pay for their studies expect to graduate with more than $20,000 of debt, a new study suggests. The BMO survey says that about half of post-secondary students are taking on debt for school, and 58 per cent of those with loans expect to owe upwards of $20,000 when they finish school. One-fifth, or about 21 per cent, expect to graduate with more than $40,000 in debt. About 44 per cent of those students with debt believe they will be able to pay off their loans within five years of graduating. Students in Atlantic Canada expect to owe the most and take the longest to pay it down. About a quarter of students in the eastern provinces expect to owe more than $40,000.

LOONIE CLOSES LOWER ON JULY INFLATION DATA TORONTO — The Canadian dollar closed lower Friday as the latest reading on inflation made it more unlikely that the central bank will raise interest rates any time soon. The loonie declined 0.25 of a cent to 101.1 cents US after closing Thursday at a fresh 3 ½-month high. Statistics Canada reported that the Consumer Price Index declined 0.1 per cent on a seasonallyadjusted basis in July, after decreasing 0.2 per cent in June. Economists had looked for a 0.1 per cent rise. This marked the third consecutive monthly decline in the seasonally-adjusted CPI. The agency said Friday that consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to July, following a 1.5 per cent gain in June. Losses in the currency picked up after the release of the report since the data “suggest little near-term inflationary pressures in the domestic economy, another reason for the Bank of Canada to keep rates on hold,” observed CIBC World Markets economist Emanuella Enenajor. — The Canadian Press

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Black makes refinery play MEDIA MOGUL CALLS FOR B.C. REFINERY FOR CONTROVERSIAL ENBRIDGE PIPELINE PROPOSAL BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — A British Columbia newspaper mogul has injected himself into the debate over the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline, revealing a proposal Friday for a $13-billion refinery to export processed fuels rather than oilsands crude to Asia. David Black’s plan prompted immediate skepticism from First Nations, politicians and observers. They noted the proposed refinery in Kitimat, B.C., does nothing to solve the environmental concerns of the pipeline and pointed to Black’s own admissions that he has no investors, no confirmed buyers and no commitment from Northern Gateway proponent Enbridge (TSX:ENB) to actually access the raw bitumen. Still, the addition of Black — a highprofile businessman whose company Black Press Group Ltd. owns newspapers in Western Canada and the United States — brings a new dimension to a debate that has consumed B.C. politics, and it could

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spark a renewed discussion about whether Canada should be refining Alberta crude itself. “Do I think it will change the debate on the pipeline? Yes I think I do,” Black told reporters in Vancouver as he detailed his proposal. “We all need to discuss this thing and make up our mind together, so I’m hoping this will David Black jump start a change in the debate. Rather than just saying, ’Can’t see anything in this for us, let’s say no,’ instead of that, let’s say, ’How can we work with this, work it to our advantage, get a lot out of it and solve any potential problems at the same time?”’ Black said he’s preparing to submit a proposal for an environmental assessment that would see a massive, 10-square-kilometre facility in Kitimat on B.C.’s northern

coast near the Queen Charlotte Islands, or Haida Gwaii. He plans to pay for the assessment but rely on investors to fund the refinery. The facility, as Black envisions it, would be the final stop along the Northern Gateway pipeline between Alberta’s oil sands and the B.C. coast. Rather than shipping that crude oil to Asian markets to be processed, which is the current plan, Black wants to process it in B.C. into fuels such as gasoline, kerosene and diesel. Black said doing so would eliminate the need to transport oil sands bitumen — a thick, black substance similar to oily asphalt — along B.C.’s coast. Instead, he argued processed fuels are much safer because they quickly evaporate and would be easier to contain and clean up in the event of a spill. He also said the project would create thousands of jobs — 6,000 during construction and 3,000 when it’s up and running — and provide the provincial government with much-needed revenue.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate fell unexpectedly in July, pulled lower by falling energy prices as Statistics Canada reported consumer prices were up just 1.3 per cent from a year ago. The softer-than-expected report Friday buys the Bank of Canada even more time to keep interest rates low, analysts say. Statistics Canada said higher prices for cars and trucks, restaurant meals, meat and electricity were the main drivers of inflation last month. Nevertheless, the rate of increase was down from June, when prices were up 1.5 per cent from a year before. Economists had expected an increase of 1.6 per cent. “This is a reflection of an economy that’s still has some economic slack,” said CIBC World Markets chief economist Avery Shenfeld. “So when you’re not at full employment, you simply don’t have the consumer buying power to push all prices up aggressively. “And as long as we’re still sitting with an unemployment rate that’s about seven per cent, I think the concern for Canadian policy-makers will still be more on getting more Canadians back at work than containing growth and inflation.” Energy prices fell 1.2 per cent in the 12-months ended in July, after falling 0.8 per cent in June. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the consumer price index declined 0.1 per cent in July, following a 0.2 per cent decline in June. Economists had expected a month-tomonth increase of 0.2 per cent. “We’re seeing a continued softness in inflation, and while we do know that the headline inflation rate will be moving higher from here as we start to reflect higher gasoline and food prices, overall it does look like we’re in a tame pricing environment,” Shenfeld said. Core inflation — which excludes volatile items like energy and fresh fruit and vegetables — rose 1.7 per cent in the 12 months ended in July. That followed a two per cent gain in June. The Bank of Canada aims to keep inflation at an average of two per cent over the medium term. In its monetary policy report earlier this summer, the central bank said it expects economic growth will slow to 2.1 per cent this year from 2.4 per cent in 2011, and only advance by a still moderate 2.3 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2013 and 2014.

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Unidentified women hold a placard that reads “Piega come Piega (Phiyega) “ as they protests against the police near a shooting scene at the Lonmin mine near Rustenburg, South Africa, Friday. Police chief Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega says 34 miners died and another 78 were wounded when police opened fire on strikers in one of the worst police shootings in South Africa since apartheid. Please see related story on Page C8.

Bank of Canada bans image of Asianlooking woman from new $100 banknotes BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada purged the image of an Asian-looking woman from its new $100 banknotes after focus groups raised questions about her ethnicity. The original image intended for the reverse of the plastic polymer banknotes, which began circulating last November, showed an Asian-looking woman scientist peering into a microscope. The image, alongside a bottle of insulin, was meant to celebrate Canada’s medical innovations. But eight focus groups consulted about the proposed images for the new $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 banknote series were especially critical of the choice of an Asian for the largest denomination. “Some have concerns that the researcher appears to be Asian,” says a 2009 report commissioned by the bank from The Strategic Counsel, obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act. “Some believe that it presents a stereotype of Asians excelling in technology and/ or the sciences. Others feel that an Asian

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The backside of a Canadian $100 banknote is seen in this undated handout image. should not be the only ethnicity represented on the banknotes. Other ethnicities should also be shown.” A few even said the yellow-brown colour of the $100 banknote reinforced the perception the woman was Asian, and “racialized” the note.

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Overtime agreements can replace OT pay with paid time off Dear Working Wise: I’m paying my staff a lot of overtime, because business has picked up and I’m having a hard time hiring more qualified people. Can I give my staff “time in lieu”? Can I limit how much or how long my staff can keep their earned overtime? — Overwhelmed by Overtime Dear Overwhelmed: For most employees, overtime is all hours worked in excess of eight hours a day or 44 CHARLES hours a week. OverSTRACHEY time is calculated both on a daily and WORKING WISE weekly basis. The higher of the two numbers is overtime hours worked in the week. Some types of employees are exempt from the hours of work and overtime standards. Farm workers, domestic employees, salespeople, professionals, police and managers are a few examples. For all other employees, overtime must

be paid at the rate of at least 1.5 times their regular wage rate. The only exception is when the overtime is accumulated under an overtime agreement. Overtime agreements allow employers and employees to replace overtime pay, wholly or partly, with paid time off. An overtime agreement allows overtime hours to be banked and later taken off with pay during regular work hours. There are a number of rules that apply with respect to overtime agreements: ● The agreement can be between an employer and a single employee, with a group of employees, or the agreement can be part of a collective agreement. ● Overtime hours are calculated the same way under an overtime agreement as they would be if overtime pay is to be paid at time-and-a-half. ● The code requires an overtime agreement to be in writing. Employers must give employees who are covered by an overtime agreement a copy of the agreement. ● Time off must be taken within three months of the end of the pay period in which the overtime was earned. ● If banked time off is not taken off within three months, then it must be paid out at time-and-a-half. ● Employers cannot create a “use it or

loose it” type rule for banked overtime. Overtime cannot be lost or taken away even if your overtime agreement says that it can. The employer must keep track of the banked overtime and how long it has been in the bank. However, the employer can tell the employee when to take their banked time off. Employers with special circumstances (e.g., seasonal industries), may apply to Employment Standards for a permit to extend the period of time that overtime can be banked. Check out the Overtime and Overtime pay section under Alberta’s Standards at www.employment.alberta.ca/es for more information on overtime and overtime agreements — including sample agreements you can follow to create your own agreement. For more information on Alberta Employment Standards or how to apply for an exemption permit call 1-877-427-3731 or go online to www.employment.alberta.ca/es. You can also take a free online Employment Standards course for employers and employees. It’s available on the website under Education & Promotion. Working Wise is compiled by Charles Strachey, a regional manager with Alberta Human Services (charles.strachey@gov.ab.ca), for general information.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 98.86 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 75.98 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.74 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.87 Cdn. National Railway . . 91.54 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 84.98 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 70.03 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.75 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.55 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 30.16 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39.54 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.52 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.63 General Motors Co. . . . . 22.01 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 16.66 Research in Motion. . . . . . 7.39 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 37.41 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 63.80 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.88 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 45.57 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 69.93 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.05 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 34.02 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 10.96 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.80

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.46 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 50.35 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.99 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 16.98 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 35.60 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.31 First Quantum Minerals . 19.79 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 38.08 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.65 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 44.82 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 8.23 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 43.67 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.79 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 29.39 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.65 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 26.50 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 47.32 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.24 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 45.16 Calfrac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.40 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 31.57 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.94 Canyon Services Group. 11.40 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.25 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.650 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 22.12 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.38 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.40 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 35.12

High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . 1.620 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 26.67 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 46.22 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.55 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.44 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.20 Penn West Energy . . . . . 14.45 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.91 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.65 Pure Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 32.43 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 13.40 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.70 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 47.02

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Friday as rising commodity prices, positive economic data and another commitment to preserve the euro currency union left the exchange at a fresh 3 1/2-month high. The S&P/TSX composite index extended gains to a fourth session, up 57.3 points

to 12,089.89. The TSX Venture Exchange gained 12.17 points to 1,233.42. The TSX ended the week up 1.67 per cent, leaving the main index up 135 points year to date. The Canadian dollar backed off 0.25 of a cent to 101.1 cents US amid lower-than-expected inflation data after the loonie also closed at a 3 1/2-month high Thursday.

Statistics Canada reported that the Consumer Price Index declined 0.1 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis in July. Economists had been looking for a 0.1 per cent rise after the index decreased 0.2 per cent in June. The agency said Friday that consumer prices rose 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to July, following a 1.5 per cent gain in June.

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error in caving to the racist feedback.” Victor Wong, the group’s national executive director, called on the bank to amend its policy of not depicting visible minorities. “You’re erasing all of us,” he said from Toronto. “Your default then is an image with Caucasian features.” The Strategic Counsel conducted the October 2009 focus groups in Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Fredericton, at a cost of $53,000. The Toronto groups were positive about the image of an Asian woman because “it is seen to represent diversity or multiculturalism.” In Quebec, however, “the inclusion of an Asian without representing any other ethnicities was seen to be contentious.” One person in Fredericton commented: “The person on it appears to be of Asian descent which doesn’t rep(resent) Canada. It is fairly ugly.” Mu-Qing Huang, a Chinese-Canadian who has peered into microscopes for biology courses at the University of Toronto, called the bank’s decision a “huge step back.”

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Black said he’s raised the issue with Enbridge and the federal and provincial governments, but acknowledged he has so far received no formal support. Enbridge released a statement that did little more than acknowledge Black’s proposal while noting the company is currently focused on ongoing National Energy Board hearings for the Northern Gateway pipeline. “Mr. Black had shared details of his proposal to us for our information,” said the statement. “Our focus remains on the regulatory process reviewing our application for Northern Gateway.” Black said he met with Premier Christy Clark nearly a year ago and has met with provincial officials on other occasions since then. Clark was on holiday and unavailable to confirm the details of that meeting, but her energy minister issued a statement saying he would like to know more. “Like all major projects, this would have to successfully complete an environmental review. We look forward to learning more details about the proposal,” Rich Coleman said in the statement. The B.C. government’s own position on the pipeline could scuttle the refinery idea altogether. Clark has issued a list of demands for her government’s support, namely a larger share of the energy royalties associated with it. The pipeline project has also faced fierce resistance from First Nations groups and opposition politicians, none of whom seemed convinced by Black’s proposal. Art Sterritt, executive director of the Coastal First Nations, a group that represents several aboriginal communities along the West Coast, confronted Black at his news conference. “The oil you’re going to be sending out there and the quantity of ships and the air quality you’re going to be affecting in this geographic area are going to have the same results as sending crude oil offshore,” said Sterritt, who also criticized Black for not consulting First Nations before making his announcements. “I suggest that if you really want to do business in the north, you should really be out there talking to First Nations before you

The bank immediately ordered the image redrawn, imposing what a spokesman called a “neutral ethnicity” for the woman scientist who, now stripped of her “Asian” features, appears on the circulating note. Her light features appear to be Caucasian. “The original image was not designed or intended to be a person of a particular ethnic origin,” bank spokesman Jeremy Harrison said in an interview, citing policy that eschews depictions of ethnic groups on banknotes. “But obviously when we got into focus groups, there was some thought the image appeared to represent a particular ethnic group, so modifications were made.” Harrison declined to provide a copy of the original image, produced by a design team led by Jorge Peral of the Canadian Bank Note Co., which was a test design only and never made it into circulation. Nor would he indicate what specific changes were made to the woman researcher’s image to give her a so-called “neutral ethnicity.” He said the images were “composites” rather than depicting any specific individual. A spokesperson for the Chinese Canadian National Council slammed the bank on Friday for bending to racism. “The Bank of Canada apparently took seriously ... racist comments and feedback from the focus groups and withdrew the image,” said May Lui, interim executive director of the group’s Toronto chapter. “That was upsetting simply because of the history and longevity of Chinese-Canadians in this country.” Lui demanded the bank “acknowledge their

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SOUTH AFRICA a protest song, saying “What have we done?” in the Xhosa language. National police Chief Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega told a packed news conference that Thursday was a dark day for South Africa and that it was no time for pointing fingers, even as people compared the shootings to apartheid-era state violence and political parties and labour unions demanded an investigation. Zuma returned home from a summit in Mozambique and announced an official inquiry into the killings, which he called shocking and tragic. The president headed directly to the mine, 70 kilometres (40 miles) northwest of Johannesburg, where his office said he would visit injured miners in the hospital. At least 10 other people were killed during the week-old strike, including the two police officers battered to death by strikers and two mine security guards burned alive when strikers set their vehicle ablaze. Makhosi Mbongane, a 32-year-old winch operator, said mine managers should have come to the striking workers rather than send police. Strikers were demanding monthly salary raises from $625 to $1,563. Mbongane vowed that he was not going back to work and would not allow anyone else to do so either. “They can beat us, kill us and kick and trample on us with their feet, do whatever they want to do, we aren’t going to go back to work,” he told The Associated Press. “If they employ other people they won’t be able to work either. We will stay here and kill them.”

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DESIGN Who says your front stoop can’t be a scene-setter for the rest of your house? Certainly not us; we like our projects to show their best faces at all times. If beset with front door foibles, we’ll amplify sidewalk presence before doing anything else. Put simply, first impressions do count. And then some ! As far as curb appeal is concerned, correction needn’t be costly. Sometimes, lurking in the hungry depths of your basement — or that mountainous landfill you call the garage — are all the components of a successful update. By combining a few new items with surplus paint, spare furniture, redundant window blinds and discarded accessories (kit which you thought would never again feature ‘front of house’) you can create surprisingly results. First, real estate mathematics. If the average Canadian home costs approximately $370,000 and measures 2,000 square feet, the value averages about $185 per square foot. An average porch measures 15 feet by seven feet or 105 square feet. Multiply this by $185 and you arrive at $19,425. OK, real estate agents don’t generally quantify the dollar value of your porch but we did so to demonstrate the ‘lost’ value if that space isn’t properly used. And in our client’s case it certainly wasn’t. In fact, it was little more than a dumping ground, a place where furniture went to die.

Creating useful space When we arrived, the stoop had all the allure of an Occupy Wall Street camp under siege, giving the house the impression that it was in dire need of repair. After gutting it and painting everything the softest bone hue, we cleaned the windows and regrouped with our client. His only proviso was that his porch shouldn’t be in any way austere. For him it was a place to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine at the end of a day, especially with friends and neighbours whenever the weather plays ball. So we installed a smart sofa along the far wall to give the space a summer house identity. Plasticized ‘rattan’ is increasingly popular and particularly robust; some types can even be left outdoors all year round, though we recommend referring to manufacturers guidelines for care.

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By combining a few new items with surplus paint, spare furniture, redundant window blinds and discarded accessories (kit which you thought would never again feature ’front of house’) you can create surprising results for your front porch. fling strong sunlight. These blinds were harvested from the basement and trimmed to size. If you’re buying new, don’t spend too much as they’re liable to degrade and may indeed need to be replaced annually. If you’d like to invest a little more, consider metal and fabric awnings; at the turn of a handle or the flick of a switch these will transform your porch into a cool, shady retreat.

with wall colour, consider your neighbours; as much as you adore Barbie pink, a sugary toned patio might just send them into toxic shock. Oftentimes, accessories are the better way forward. Here, for instance, soft blue and white provide a relaxed but posh feel while setting the perfect background for bright dressing. Soft furnishings are perfect as detailing and easy to change when the time comes for a new look.

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date, it’s fun to mix past and present; assembling personal elements with select newer indulgences will allow you to recognize your own efforts. Here, for example, the stained glass panel which already belonged to our client (but hadn’t been properly showcased) contrasts beautifully with all the modern inclusions.

Portable focal point Just as a gently flickering flame adds welcome in a living room, so too can a portable modern fireplace — like the bowl shown here — bring an

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Crafty plans for the basement Question: We have a small space in our basement where we want to make a craft area, a place to do hobbies and school projects for the kids. Please help with some ideas on how to set it up to work for everyone. Answer: I have just designed a craft space that really works for hobbies, gift wrapping, and those hands on homework projects that the whole family gets persuaded to help with. The challenge is to have all your supplies for various projects easily accessible and in plain view. My creative spirit really takes off when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not stymied by lack of the right tools. Treat yourself to a large work surface; here I have DEBBIE placed a flat-front hollowTRAVIS core door on top of two cabinets. It makes a sturdy table with lots of storage underneath. Install track panels (like you use in the garage) behind the table. This is perfect for storing wrapping paper, scissors, ribbon, yarn and tapes. Divide paint brushes and markers in empty paint cans. One or two file boxes will keep instruction books, magazines and other inspirational papers neatly filed. A magnetic idea board is a practical way to keep track of important dates, ideas for future projects, and the kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artwork.

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Get into the habit of appraising that which is likely to go on sale; we seldom buy anything without asking staff if prices are about to adjust. Before investing, think about how you intend using your porch. If space is restricted, you may well have to choose between sofas or a dining table and chairs. That said, with auspicious planning, you might be able to squeeze in both; a wicker loveseat and a bistro table, for example, could prove the perfect compromise and the ideal spot at which to enjoy a lunchtime soda and sandwich. Select an outdoor rug to co-ordinate with cushions and throws. Home Depot, for one, has a surprisingly good range of weatherproof options that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the bank. Accessorize with plant stands, ceramics and artwork to add pop. An outdoor clock might also be fun, as would antique railway signs, maps/charts or abstract garden sculptures. Keep an eye on Craigslist or eBay for unusual items that will help your space stand out.

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Storm lamps, candles and votives add lovely kinetic illumination (but, as with modern fireplaces, use with care to enjoy them at their best). And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to harness the sun; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still getting great use from Home Depot solar lamps; every bit as good as the day we spiked them into our topiary tubs three summers past. Add a porch swing for hard-to-beat outdoor ambience. Just imagine enjoying your local streetscape; kids playing road hockey, neighbours pruning, everyone all the while wishing they could relax and be swingers, just like you. Invest in Muskoka chairs; their ergonomically sloped backs will send you into a state of relaxation and their wide, flat arms are the perfect resting place for a magazine or a glass of chilled pinot. Even big box stores now carry Muskoka (or Adirondack) chairs in a variety of finishes and materials spanning from teak or recycled plastic. Straddle indoors and out; add vases of flowers or aromatic edible herbs plucked from your own garden to avoid floristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s costs. Position welcoming hanging baskets and dress bright foliage into troughs wired onto porch rails. If space is tight, simply flank your front door with matching tubs stocked with daphne, one of our favourite sweet-smelling flowering

plants. Lastly? Well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finally time for a little jangle dangle. Strategically positioned wind chimes (these come in various sizes and emit either a gentle twinkle or an authoritative Chinese style gong) or bells will help suffuse mood while serving as useful â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;white noiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to mask traffic and neighbourhood buzz. Signing off for another week, we hope to have demonstrated that a little bit of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Poshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goes a long, long way. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in any doubt, consider Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, a veritable high priestess of style. Through gritted determination â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a whole load of pouting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made Posh a global brand. So come on, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spice up your (home) lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and let others be the wannabes on your street. Altogether now: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Zigga zig ah!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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SPACE: Tape off, prime and paint Tape off the space you require, apply a good quality magnetic primer, then cover with regular paint. When you follow these tips, you’ll know when a specific tool or material needs replacing. For more clever ideas on storage and getting the most out of a small space, watch my videos on canadiantire.ca. Question: I am looking for colour advice for our living room fireplace. It is white stucco and the surrounding walls are shades of mossy green. Maple cabinetry flanks both sides. I feel that the stark white sticks out too much and wonder about painting it a dark red or tan shade. What colour would you sug-

gest, and also how do I paint over stucco? Answer: Last question first — there are different kinds and qualities of stucco. Since this is a fireplace, I imagine it is smoothly textured. Clean any soot or dirt off the stucco with a brush followed by a wash with a heavy duty cleanser such as TSP, which will cut through any grease. Let dry. Apply a high hide primer meant for glossy surfaces. Apply two coats of paint with a stucco roller, which is designed to get the paint into all the nooks and crevices. As for colour, the mossy green suits your maple cabinetry. If you prefer to have the fireplace blend in, then continue the wall colour over the fireplace, or go a few shades darker. The dark red is a great option to highlight the fireplace in a more subtle way than the white. Question: I’m buying new shut-

ters for my home and need help with colour. The house has white siding, a burgundy front door and blue shingled roof. Thanks. Answer: You have three colours, which is a good number for an exterior palette. Look for blue shutters in a shade that comes close to the colour of your roof shingles. The blue and white will look fresh, a truly traditional combination, and the red door makes a perfect accent, very welcoming. Debbie Travis’ House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter.com/debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 D5 SATURDAY, AUG. 18 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 42; Edward Norton, 43; Christian Slater, 43 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Mercury speaks with Uranus in supreme harmony, completing the last of three meetings over the previous six weeks. We’ve been asked to think brightly, boldly, and with more brilliance on those things that were once mundane. It will be a great day, enjoy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You have an easy understanding of the changes you need to make to move your life towards greater personal power and happiness. You uncover new potential and personal strength as you take empowering action forward. It will be a great year, enjoy!

ing a chance to move our life in a more favorable direction. You have the upper hand. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is a charming naiveté to you now, which leads you to interact with an open heart. When you expect it but don’t get it, it can lead you to question your judgement. Don’t let the anomaly make you hard. Continue to affirm the good you know to be true.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): No matter how much you try to complicate your approach or how much you wish the answer could let you flex your smartness muscles, it wonít change the answer. Acknowledge what you already know, and the quick solution that will bring a positive turn in your life. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Idealism asks that current reality be seen through a lens of a more glorious image of all that we could become. Success asks that we discard the factor of luck and believe it’s all up to us. You can see your life for its grandest possibilities. You’re moving towards them. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have made considerable changes to move yourself higher on the proverbial ladder. Your gains almost always matched your faith. Continue to consider the bigger picture. You are on the road of destiny. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are required to conduct a spontaneous training session. It ends up being more for your own benefit than for your student, as you come to see just how much you know. Trust your ability to articulate and educate, as well as be a source of inspiration. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There is fresh energy flowing through you. You can feel it with each breath. In some significant way, you have begun again and taken the step towards something new. You feel more able to be you than ever before. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are undergoing a time of spiritual self-honesty. It is times like these that ask us to be honest about how our lives are a reflection of the truth of who we actually are. Contemplate all that has changed within you already. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have already seen your profile rise. Opportunity finds you in the unlikeliest ways. This has led you to believe in yourself more than ever before. This feeling is invaluable and will make even more things possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): We usually think of a poker game when thinking about a gamble, but there are arguably more meaningful games. They involve trusting our instincts and tak-

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Education grants self-knowledge. Regardless of what field our education lies in, there is something in the lessons that we can draw on and make an emotional link. Affirm all you have learned by making seemingly unrelated connections.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your relationships are in the midst of a spring-cleaning. It’s as if fresh air is granting you insights into the kind of partnership that you truly want. It’s something meaningful and authentic. No need to fear. You will choose wisely. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There are those who grow and share in the spirit of debate, but others who just like getting a rise out of people. You have to draw this distinction rather quickly in your interactions with another today. You’ll do so with graciousness.

ering perceptions. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A friend of mine recently said, “If you share pain, pain is half. If you share joy, joy is double.” Sharing creates change to the way emotions are experienced. Right now, your feelings are strong. What feels unending will eventually transform into a blessing. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): People often consult an astrologer to learn more about their purpose. Often, where they are right now in this moment is exactly where they are needed in the grand mystery of the great design. Despite a moment of fleeting doubt, this is certainly true for you too. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The part of you that’s at risk of over-analyzing to the point of worry appears calm now. You see the challenges, but have a healthy detachment. Let today serve to inspire a great lesson. There is no need to worry about that which you have little control over. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’re now being granted the insights you need to make deep and fundamental changes to your primary motivations. This is most encouraging. By doing the work, you change your starting point and altering where you end up. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “We come into this world curious and self-directed.” So states Daniel Pink, who goes on to say that we lose that in the mundane aspects of life. Reconnect to your curi-

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Matthew Perry, 43; Lee Ann Womack, 46; Bill Clinton, 66

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon is making no major aspects to any of the main celestial players today. This is called a “Void of Course” Moon. Some find themselves unable to do much of anything, while others become super productive. There’ll be more “VOC” talk this week. It will be a great day, enjoy!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You have an ability to stand outside situations that used to feel baffling or overwhelming, and choose a strong course of action. You use this year well, working hard with an eye to building something that lasts. It will be a great year, enjoy! ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dr. Oz stated the secret to making adjustments stick is to create an emotional click, some compelling reason you’re worth the effort required. You know a change is needed. Focusing on simple things will give you strength. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Grown children owe their parents many things, but if the bond is healthy, they’re not indebted to them. Don’t ask for, or provide, favors based on the past. Focusing less on duty and more on gratitude in your actions today brings greater blessings your way. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes, everything can be right, but our perception judges everything as wrong. The opposite is also true. We maintain contentment that makes every experience meaningful and rewarding. This is a time to consciously choose empow-

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osity to affirm your independence and bring new opportunities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): We protect ourselves in various ways. Sometimes, we dive into our obsessions as a way to avoid what we really feel. Your attention is now directed one way. This is a mask. The thing you’re most hesitant to acknowledge will give you real contentment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s great to know what you believe, but there’s real value in considering your faith from a slightly detached place. Be willing to listen to another perspective, even when it’s hard or challenges you. It will make your faith stronger. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re considering a gamble and the stakes seem high. Your self-respect is on the line. Your actions and instincts are very blessed now, as is your ability to see the underlying dynamics you can use advantageously. Trust yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The realizations and adventures you’re having now lead you to a life that’s truly all your own. Today you wonder about the fruit of this path, and if you’re kidding yourself. It will require great trust, but the road ahead is right. 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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KLEIN Sylvia It is with heavy hearts and immense sadness that we announce that Sylvia “passed through the doors of this world into the arms of angels” on August 14th, 2012 at the age of 51 at the Red Deer Hospice with her loving family at her side. She lost her two and a half year fight against ovarian cancer but never lost her determined spirit. Our time with her was cut far too short and we will dearly miss her love and passion for life and family. She is our symbol of strength. Sylvia was born on August 27th, 1960 in Mayerthorpe, Alberta. She met Steve and they married in 1979 raising a family of t h r e e s o n s ; E r i c ( Ta r a ) , Nicholaus (Christine), Gavin (Jee), one daughter Courtney (James) and two grandchildren Morgan and Lacie. She was dedicated to her work as a Unit Secretary on Unit 32. She loved getting out to see her grandchildren and friends, as well as kayaking, camping and gardening with a fondness for skipping stones. She is survived by her immediate family as well as her sisters Marion (Allan) Claybrook and Iris (Craig) Smith and her brothers Udo (Linda) Sauerborn and Martin Sauerborn as well as numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in-law and countless friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sylvia may be made to the Central Alberta Cancer Clinic “Patient Financial Assistance Program” or The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta. After a private family interment on Saturday a Celebration of Life will be held at the Red Deer Lodge on Sunday August 19th, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be left at: www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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.

60 Years BRAAKSMA Durkje “Dorothy” nee Vander Werf May 21, 1928 - Aug. 15, 2012 “…and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” ~ Psalm 23 Dorothy Braaksma of Red Deer passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Dorothy was born in Sneek, Netherlands and moved to Red Deer in 1953. She then joined the Christian Reformed Church in 1953 and was an active member. She enjoyed singing in the choir, for the songbirds, and also in Nursing Homes. She loved to knit, needlepoint, music and watching sports, especially the Oilers and the Eskimos. Dorothy was a devoted mother and wife to husband of 60 years, Lieuwe (Louis), sons: Ken (Shawna) and Randy (Nan) and granddaughter, Bethany Ann. She will also be lovingly remembered by relatives in Edmonton, sister-in-law, Sharon; niece, Yvonne (Pasquale); nephew, Richard (Valerie); great nieces and nephews: Sonja, Jason and Eric; two great-great nieces and many friends and relatives in Holland. She has two brothers: Bram (Holland) and Bill (Willem) who is predeceased in 2004. A Funeral Service will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45th Street, Red Deer, Alberta, on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Thank you to Carolyn and staff from Nurses next door, to Dr. R. Mulder sr. for all his care and thank you to the staff on Unit 33 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Center. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to Craig Kanngiesser, EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

HEINZLMEIR It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin John Heinzlmeir on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the age of 73 years. Marvin was born in Calgary, AB, and resided with his family in the Rockyford and Rosebud areas until his family relocated to Red Deer in 1954. In 1956 Marvin met Arlene Mckenzie, and after a two year courtship they were married in November 1958. Marvin was an extremely hard worker and great with anything that required mechanical aptitude. In his younger years he worked pumping gas, delivering bread and on paving crews, later he pursued an apprenticeship and became an electrician, which he took great pride in. In his personal life he enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, building radio controlled airplanes, watching Nascar and supporting his son’s and grandchildren in their endeavours. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren and would often be seen at their hockey games, baseball games or supporting them at anything they pursued. He also had a soft spot for in his heart for his pet dogs. Marvin is survived by his two sons, Brad (Alison) Heinzlmeir and their children Riley and Taylor; and Blair (Diana) Heinzlmeir and their children Alexander and Mackenzie, all of Red Deer; two sisters, Phyllis Roberts of Lethbridge, AB and Sharon (Myles) Pyne of Black Creek BC; two brothers, Doug (Eveline) Heinzlmeir and Jim (Barb) Heinzlmeir, of Red Deer, AB, and many nieces and nephews. Marvin was predeceased by his parents, John and Lucille; his sisters, Doreen Wallace and Patricia Forsyth; brother in law, Clark Roberts; as well as the mother of his children, Arlene Heinzlmeir. At Marvin’s request a private grave side service will be held at Alto Reste Cemetery. Friends are invited to join a memorial tea to remember Marvin, Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 2:30 P.M. at the Eastview Estates Community Hall, 120 Ellenwood Drive, Red Deer. The family would like to greatly thank the staff of units 33, 21 and the ICU at the RDRHC for their care and compassion during Marvin’s stay. If desired, Memorial donations in Marvin’s name may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

KRUGER 1928 - 2012 Mrs. Rosemary Elizabeth Kruger (King) of Olds, Alberta passed away at the Michener Hill Extendicare, Red Deer on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the age of 84 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Tuesday’s Red Deer Advocate. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com Funeral arrangements in care of HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. 5303 - 50 Avenue, Olds, AB. (Toll Free 1.855.507.8610)

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR MAXINE MARGARET LAUGHLIN (ROTH) Jan. 31, 1940 - Sept. 25, 2011 Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm At the Poplar Ridge Community Hall, Red Deer, AB Lunch to follow. RSVP to: kari.kerr@shaw.ca or 403-703-3903

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WALDRON Marion Violet Marion Waldron passed away suddenly in the early morning of August 15th, 2012 at the Lacombe Hospital & Care Center at the age of 92 years. Marion was born in Piapot, Saskatchewan on October 14th, 1919. She moved to Alberta in 1926 and resided in the Haynes area thereafter. She married Haldon Waldron on March 29th, 1944. Marion worked very hard on the farm and always had gardening to look after along with her four children. She played piano for the Haynes United Church and was a member of the Haynes Ladies Aid for many years. Marion very much enjoyed knitting and doing her puzzles. She is survived by her sons: Harold (Jean) Waldron of Haynes, Ron (Peg) Waldron of Sandspit, B.C., and Allen Waldron of Nanaimo, B.C.; her daughter, Carol (Sid) Grant of Clive; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by her husband, Haldon on December 4, 2009. The family would like to thank Dr. Olivier and all the staff and nurses for mom’s care while she was in the hospital as well as a special thanks to the Lacombe Lodge Staff. Friends are invited to pay their respects at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, Lacombe on Monday August 20th, 2012 from 1:00 - 1:45 PM. A graveside service will be held at the Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe, Alberta on Monday, August 20th, 2012 at 2:00 PM. A time of fellowship and light refreshment will follow at the St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226-51 Ave., Lacombe. All are invited to attend. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor choice. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

with Crystal Faction & Chris Pal, Fri. Sept. 7, Festival Hall, Red Deer 7:30 pm. - 11:30 pm. includes late lunch. $25/per person. 17 and under 1/2 price. Phone 403-343-8936 All proceeds for the Cronquist House GREEN GABLES ANTIQUE CLOSE OUT SALE. DON’T MISS IT! FINAL SALE 2 DAYS ONLY! AUG. 18 & 19 11-5 PM. 5 MILES W OF LACOMBE ON HWY 12. 403-782-4683

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BIG SALE SIDEWALK SALE Bistro on Gaetz comforts the sole Euro-Mode Great Strides Hot Pot Studio Hudson Madison JagWear Rob Rae Clothiers 4800 Block Downtown Red Deer Aug 15, 16, 17, 18 RED DEER POOL LEAGUE MEETING Aug. 22, 7:30 pm at The Corner Pocket Leagues forming for all levels of play. For more info. call 403-343-6262 ULTIMATE STAFF PARTY “early bird” tickets now on sale. Bring your staff, Dec. 14 or Dec. 15. Buffet, Stage show, 2 Live Bands. Book early and save. Early bird price until Aug 31, $56.00 per person. Order most of your tickets at the early bird price and add more seats to your group later as needed. Held at Weste r n e r P a r k R e d D e e r. More info call 1-888-856-9282

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MISSING from Morrisroe area, since Tues. morning, 7 yr old neutered male cat, grey w/some black stripes, white toes, wearing light blue collar, indoor cat, ** FOUND ** REWARD FOR RETURN OF STOLEN BICYCLE!! Cranberry red ladies TOWNIE bicycle, white seat, black wire basket on front and black rack over rear tire, bike cable lock wrapped around frame. Also missing is a black Bell helmet with white polka dot decals all over it. These items went missing between Aug 11 and Aug 13/2012 from Victoria Park in Anders. Please call 403-341-5074 if you have information. REWARD for safe return of bike. Please check your yards & alleys - it was a special gift and I would really love to get it back.

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RED DEER BINGO Centre F/T Live in Caregiver for 5 4946-53 Ave. (West of kids. Mature & responsible Superstore). Precall 12:00 w/min. secondary education & 6:00. Check TV Today!!!! or 6 mo. caregiver exp. Able to speak Igbo language an incentive. $1850 gross salary, $330 room & board. Call Mary or Al 403-346-1298

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P/T Caregiver reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d for mid. age lady in South Red Deer. Entails 2 visits daily, 9-9:30 a.m. & 8:30-9:30 p.m. to monitor well-being & health. Schedule involves 10-14 days/mo. Send resume to Box 1001, c/o R. D. Making a Difference Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 The Central Alberta AIDS Network Society is the local charity that offers support to individuals who Clerical are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and provides CLERICAL assistant prevention and education wanted for receptionist/ throughout Central Alberta. general office duties. Send resume to Box 1003, c/o CAANS is looking for R. D. Advocate, 2950 front line workers interBremner Ave., Red Deer, ested in Harm Reduction AB T4R 1M9 and HIV Prevention .The application deadline is COATES Aug. 26, 2012 CHIROPRACTIC for more information, Permanent P/T www.caans.org

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Must be vibrant, outgoing RECEPTIONIST / & cheerful, 20 hrs. per wk. ADMINISTRATIVE Computer exp. a must. ASSISTANT Drop resumes off in person at East Hill Centre location. Tar-ific Construction offers a fast pace working Ask for Aleah environment. We are lookF/T VETERINARY ing for a friendly, energetic RECEPTIONIST individual to join our team To cover a maternity leave i n a f u l l t i m e p o s i t i o n . position. Must have excep- Qualifications: tional client care, the ability Knowledgeable in Payroll, to prioritize in a fast paced A / P and benefits. environment, and work Experience in Abacus, well with others. Shifts for spreadsheeting and Microthe first 2 months will be soft office would be an daytime hours Mon to Fri. asset. for training and then they Please email resumes to will be evenings & weekend info@tarific.ca with a competitive wage. VMR or vet clinic experience preferred. Please submit resume in person to: ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICES 7644 Gaetz Ave. Fax 403-347-2661 or Email dschouten@cedarwoodvet.ca by August 20, 2012. 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

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F/T RDA Level II assistant reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. for Family Dental practice dedicated to exceptional patient care. Contact Kelly with resume at the Lacombe Dental Clinic, 5015-51 St. Lacombe, AB T4L 2A3 (403)782-3755, (403)782-4081 by email: info@lacombedental.com

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Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Immed. A small industry assoc. in Red Deer seeks an Office Administrator. The office administrator is responsible for efficient organizing, coordinating & operation of the assoc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Job Duties: Provides support & answerable to the Executive Director - Responsible for computerized bookkeeping incld: accounts P/A, invoicing, bank deposits & credit card processing; Updates website & social media sites; Project admin. duties; Responds to members inquiries & requests for info; Maintains membership records & internal files; Liaises w/other agencies, organizations & groups; Reception of visitors, answering calls, manages all mail, couriers, etc.; Coordinates bookings & arrangements of meeting rooms & catering needs. Manages company service agreements w/suppliers &/or service providers; Manages & orders office supplies; Serves as the go-to contact for office inquiries & trouble shooting; Ensures efficient office organization, orderliness & cleanliness. Job Qualifications: P r e v i o u s o ff i c e e x p e r. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Basic bookkeeping (exper. in computerized bookkeeping an asset); Exper. with websites & social media sites helpful, but must be willing to learn. Sound computer & MS Office skills; Superior customer service skills coupled w/good business etiquette. Good organizational skills & detail oriented. Effective communication skills. Reliable, responsible w/sound work ethic Min. High School Diploma (Post-secondary business education preferred). Qualified applicants may email their cover letter & resume to scott@carma group.ca at Central AB. Rural Manufacturers Assoc. (CARMA) by Aug. 31st.

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Coppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pile Driving is a leading provider of pile driving, helical piling and related services to the oil and gas and infrastructure industries.

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DISPATCHER Coppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a leading provider of piling related services to the oil and gas, construction and infrastructure industries with a dominating presence in the Alberta Oilsands. We service all of Western Canada with a wide range of new, state of the art equipment. Check us out at www.coppsinc.ca. Our company has experienced tremendous growth which has created a career opportunity for a Dispatcher based in our Red Deer location. This position will be responsible for coordinating daily activities of personnel and equipment and will report directly to our Lead Dispatcher.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 E3

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Qualified individual will be self-motivated and experienced in tank farm rig ups. Responsibilities will include organization and rig up of tank farm/manifold systems, delivery of office trailers and light towers. We are willing to train the right candidates with related oilfield experience. Only individuals with clean drivers abstract and 100% commitment to customer service and safe work practices need apply. Please forward resumes and abstracts via the following: Fax: 403-309-5962 Email: careers@evergreenenergy.ca

Oilfield

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DEX Production Testing reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exp. day night supervisors & assistants. Competitive wage & benefit pkg. Email resume to: office@ dexproduction.com or fax 403-864-8284

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COLTER PRODUCTION TESTING SERVICES INC Join Our Fast Growing Team and Secure Your Future with our Optimum Benefit Package & RRSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s!!

Qualified Supervisors, Night Operators & Field Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and current safety certificates (1st Aid & H2S are the min. qualifications) to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad. We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

Production Testing Personnel: Day & Night Supervisors & Field Operators

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

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

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

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 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

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.

Now has immediate opening for CGSB LEVEL II RT and CEDOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a large Pipeline Project in the Fox Creek area. This project is ongoing and MANAGEMENT work can be performed on Trainee Required a rotation or a continuous basis. Other areas may require personnel also. Westcan Fabricating Ltd is Top wages and a compre- a fast growing oil and gas hensive benefit package fabricating company based out of Ponoka AB. are available after 3 months employment. The successful candidate Email resumes to: will have: qtestltd@telus.net or *2 years Post-Secondary phone 403-887-5630 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

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

Apprentice or Journeyman Mechanics Pile Drive Operators Pile Drive Assistants Qualified Day & Night Field Supervisor Supervisors

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Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

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:

Oilfield

800

1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

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NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR EXP. WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS BED TRUCK OPERATORS JOURNEYMAN PICKER OPERATORS & MECHANICS FOR RED DEER AREA. Fax resume & abstract to 403-885-0473 No phone calls please.

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. WATER & VAC DRIVER needed. All oilfield tickets reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 885-4373 or fax resume 403-885-4374

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

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

820

Taylor Plaza, #200, 6730 Taylor Drive

is hiring

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

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We are looking for more great Associates at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel! We are currently recruiting: Restaurant Servers Line Cooks Kitchen Support Staff Housekeeping Associates Club Doorman Club Servers Executive Meeting Specialist Those interested in the above positions are invited to forward a resume to: ndalton@sheratonreddeer.com

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

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ARE YOU FINDING RETIREMENT NOT WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD BE? Feeling bored or worried about retirement finances? There is help! The SAGE (Successful Adults Gaining Employment) Program can give you the opportunity to explore post-retirement career options that work for you! You will spend eight weeks learning new skills in high demand within todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labour market, acquire industry specific training certifications, prepare for the GED exam, and receive introductory computer skills followed by up to ten weeks of on-thejob work experience in an industry of your choice. SAGE is designed to assist the older worker to remain active and engaged in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labour market! Call Career Assistance Network at (403) 341-7811 to register for this FREE program sponsored by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada. Call today! Space is limited for the September program!!!! 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

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Coppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pile Driving is a leading provider of pile driving, helical piling and related services to the oil and gas and infrastructure industries.

We require a

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

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VAC/steamer Truck driver Lacombe area, Fax resume to 403-782-0507

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TEAM Snubbing now hiring operators and helpers. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com

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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.

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Coppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a leading provider of piling related services to the oil and gas, construction and infrastructure industries for over 20 years. Our company has experienced tremendous growth which has created a position for a Geotechnical Engineer in our helical piling division. Helical piles are rapidly becoming a sought after foundation in the oilsands industry. This position will be instrumental in the design of this innovative foundation solution. If you are interested in being a part of solutions for the rapidly growing oilsands industry, please forward your resume to:

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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

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

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Excellent Employment Opportunity in Central Alberta

OUTSIDE SALES TEAM MEMBER This position will be responsible for account management of assigned accounts, including price negotiation, sourcing special product, relationship building and qualifying new business. Aggressively pursues new leads to develop new accounts to promote the Company Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ Develops professional relationships with customers to foster customer loyalty and grow assigned account sales. â&#x20AC;˘ Keeps current on assigned contractor account projects. Uses information to provide a â&#x20AC;&#x153;value addedâ&#x20AC;? approach to the sales transaction by anticipating customer requirements, recommending additional products and working to maximize the sales opportunity. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains current product knowledge through both company and vendor sponsored programs. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains strong customer relationships through exemplary service and promotes full line services. â&#x20AC;˘ Establishes cash or financing options and provides assistance to customer account inquiries. â&#x20AC;˘ Develops and maintains both new and existing business with the intent of growing both sales and gross margin. â&#x20AC;˘ Makes cold calls to develop new business and maintains daily and weekly call activity reports to allow management to monitor customer activity. â&#x20AC;˘ Conducts consistent customer follow up and monitors results. â&#x20AC;˘ Identifies customer requirements and prepares accurate quotes while following up through site visits, phone calls, referrals, permits, etc. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensures consistent and timely follow up of quotes at all times. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains acceptable sales and margin levels as per company guidelines. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains accurate information on both the customer and the project(s) while working closely with the Inside Sales Team and the Shipping Team. â&#x20AC;˘ Performs other job-related duties as required. QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in sales, building materials and forest products and a thorough understanding of building supplies. â&#x20AC;˘ Effective selling skills with the ability to prepare material estimates. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to assess customer requirements and make recommendations. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and structural working drawings. â&#x20AC;˘ Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with individuals within and outside the organization. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong knowledge of lumber, building materials and hardware products. â&#x20AC;˘ Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a positive attitude and be a team player. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Basic and current knowledge of the building code. â&#x20AC;˘ Vehicle, License & clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract. â&#x20AC;˘ Willing to work in a busy, high volume environment. Please forward a copy of your resume with references to:

BOX 228F, C/O THE RED DEER ADVOCATE 2950 BREMNER AVE. RED DEER, AB. T4R 1M9

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PROFLO Production Separators is currently looking for production testing assistants. Suitable candidates must have H2S, First Aid, PST/CST and a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Please forward resume to info@proflo.net or fax to 403-341-4588.

E4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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

WOLF CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS invites applications for the following position:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Wolf Creek Academy, Lacombe, AB For further specifics on the above positions, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

*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

DOMINO’S PIZZA

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

Sales & Distributors

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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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840

Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following position:

Teacher - Special Education Ponoka Composite High School

For further specifics on the above positions, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473.

850

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. WELDER NEEDED IMMED. FOR P/T OR F/T No ticket req’d but fabrication experience a must.. NE Red Deer Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca

Must have Residential experience. Fax resume to 403-347-5745

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HEAVY DUTY TIRE TECHNICIAN Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

Trades

Send resumes to Box 5324 Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1X1; apply by email at Abel.Corporation@ canadaemail.net or by fax to (403) 782-2729

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

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

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is looking for for the following full time position:

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN

850

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU? • highly motivated and takes initiative • team player with a strong focus on customer service

• computer knowledge, training on in-house system provided • GM experience an asset but not necessary

WE OFFER: • top wages plus bonuses

Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds looking for

• comprehensive benefit plan

• great team environment

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

Boundary Technical Group Inc. Is now hiring for:

~TECHNOLOGIST (PARTY CHIEF) ~TECHNICIAN (RODMAN)

In the Red Deer and surrounding area Boundary offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as an RRSP program. We are a Construction/Land survey company based in Airdrie. Please send resume to: FAX: (403) 948-4924 or email tanya.dowie@btgi.ca

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

Is looking for a DETAILER/CLEAN UP PERSON If you are interested in working in a fast paced environment, we are looking for you. We offer a great starting wage and benefits.Some heavy lifting req’d. Must have a valid drivers license and must be able to start immed. Interested candidates should apply in person at 6424 Golden West Ave. or email resume to: caliberpaint@telus.net We thank all applicants in advance, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Truckers/ Drivers

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Palliser Chevrolet, 4604 - 42 Avenue, Innisfail, AB T4G 1P6 Attn: General Manager Fax: 403.227.3195 or email: jodwyer@palliserchev.com

850

Trades

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.

CANEM SYSTEMS LTD REQUIRES

* JM & Apprentice Commercial Electricians * JM & Apprentice Service Electricians FOR LOCAL WORK Resumes to: Fax: 403-347-1866 Or Email: dchristensen@canem.com No Phone Calls

CLARK’S PLUMBING & HEATING CORP. 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 EXP’’D drywall tradesmen & laborers req’d, Phone 403-348-8640 EXPERIENCED residential HVAC installer required immediately. Must have valid drivers license and own hand tools. Call Stan @ 403-550-3870 for interview. 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 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

860

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

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

Heavy Duty Tire Technician

SAFETY TICKETS AN ASSET Please forward resume by: Email: hr@pidherneys.com or fax: 403-845-5370 or visit: www.pidherneys.com 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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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. 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 LOOKING for hourly drywallers and general laborers. Please fax resume to 403-782-0610

LRL HVAC/R Solutions Ltd.

There is a career opportunity available with a local company for a Full Time Delivery Driver Team Member. Reporting to Management, the Delivery Driver Team Member provides exceptional assistance and service to customers by delivering products to customers. The Delivery Driver Team Member works primarily in an outside work area and requires a valid driver’s licence designation.

is a Commercial/Industrial Refrigeration, Hvac Service and Maintenance Company. We are accepting applications for 2 new positions.

Responsibilities: • Build strong and lasting relationships with retail, professional and commercial customers • Follow all Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, National Health & Safety Guide, Code of Ethics, and other corporate communications • Prepare, pick, and assemble orders, and secure product according to weather and loading conditions • Ensure all accompanying delivery paperwork is available and accurate • Operate vehicle to transport product to customer’s homes and construction sites • Participate in regular development and training • Perform routine vehicle maintenance • Follow safe work practices and obtain all necessary equipment certifications.

Full Time - Permanent Qualifications: Journeyman Refrigeration Hvac Mechanic Location: Petro Chemical Facility - Red Deer area Start Date: September 3, 2012 Job Outline: Service and Maintenance for Industrial Hvac System, building management, refrigeration service and repair, preventative maintenance, on call rotation Hours of Work: Four 10 hour days/week Wage: Negotiable Excellent Benefit Package Company Vehicle and PPE provided. Contact Brian Fax- 403-782-7672 Email lacref@gmail.com

Qualiﬁcations: • Experience in customer service focused roles • Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills • Detail oriented with strong communication skills • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate flexibility • Time management and problem solving skills • Ability to perform work duties that involve stretching, bending, lifting, and carrying medium to heavy products • Proficient computer skills • Valid Class 3 driver’s license and current driver’s abstract • Knowledge of layout of Central Alberta roadways • 2 years of retail and related home renovation and building materials experience an asset • Equipment experience (Forklift, Reach, Picker) an asset If you are interested in the position, please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter to:

PLEASE REPLY TO:

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FULL-TIME DELIVERY DRIVER TEAM MEMBER

850

www.rdpsd.ab.ca

850

CALIBER PAINT & BODY

ARROW ARC WELDING is looking for WELDING APPRENTICE LOCATED BY GULL lAKE. Phone Brian 318-6760

Safety tickets an asset.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

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.

2ND and 3rd. year. ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

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ABEL CORPORATION is looking for candidates for the following positions:

Pidherney’s is growing and requires the following:

Requires the following:

850

working, self motivated and own hand tools. Competitive wages with benefit package. Please fax drivers abstract and references with resume to 403-342-5748

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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

PART-TIME SALES STAFF

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

830

3RD OR 4TH YEAR NUTRITION HOUSE- THE TRAVELMAN PLUMBER. NATURAL HEALTH Luggage & Swimwear APPRENTICE Experience with STORE Warehouse hydronics and gas an (Next to Downtown PARKLAND MALL asset. Must be hard

is searching for Full Time and Part Time members. Experience in the natural PIZZA 73 health industry is required DOWNTOWN LOCATION and past retail and sales Hiring F/T Delivery Drivers. experience is a must. Apply in person. You must be willing to Up to $200/night. work flexible hours, days, nights and weekends. RAMADA INN & SUITES GREAT WAGES, BONUS req’s. F/T front desk and a great atmosphere to agents. Flexibility req’d. work. Nutrition house proShift work including. vides a fun working wknds and eves. IIncentive environment with many and bonus programs. opportunities for advanceStarting rate at $12/per ment, working with clients hr. Exp. not essential on providing them with Drop off resume to 6853 natural health products is a - 66 Street or fax rewarding experience and 403-342-4433 or email: nutrition house prides itself info@ on customer service and ramadareddeer.com industry knowledge. If you are interested in helping others, have experience in X-STATIC retail and sales and are IS NOW ACCEPTING considering a field in APPLICATIONS natural health please FOR exp’d P/T contact us for an interview. Door Personnel If you are already working Apply in person in the natural health after 3 pm. environment we would consider ourselves lucky to have you as a part of our team. Only those individuals with required xperience will be Whatever You’re econtacted. Please send resume by email to Selling... lbegin@nutritionhouse.com

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Service Technician

MCMULLEN’S REFRIGERATION & HEATING

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

Truckers/ Drivers

860

for framing and rebar related jobs.

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

• Great benefit package.

k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca

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

• Water Truck Drivers • Truck and Wagon Drivers • Lowbed Drivers – to haul our heavy equipment

We are currently hiring for the position of:

QUALITY SERVICES COORDINATOR

Top wages paid based on experience Benefit package Assigned units Scheduled days off Valid safety tickets an asset

Reporting to the Quality Services Supervisor, the Coordinator will be responsible to provide subject matter expertise and support to the various business units within Studon. The position will require occasional and sometimes frequent travel.

We require a:

JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC but will consider an:

APPRENTICE 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

4412-50 St., Innisfail, AB or by Fax: 403-227-4544 or jdenham@fourlaneford.com or e-mail: service@fourlaneford.com

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Apply in person at:

Fax resume to Human Resources 403-845-5370 Or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

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is looking for for the following full time position:

STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted. Please note: This job posting closes on Monday, August 27, 2012 STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Andrea Mercer Fax # 403-342-6505 Email amercer@studon.com

“People Pride & Service”

880 NOW HIRING

PARTS PERSON

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU? • highly motivated and takes initiative • computer knowledge, training on in-house • team player with a strong focus on system provided customer service • GM experience an asset but not necessary • valid driver’s license & some heavy lifting required WE OFFER: • top wages plus commissions

• comprehensive benefit plan

• great team environment

PLEASE REPLY TO: 257370H18,22

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

The ideal candidate will have the following: • Minimum of two years of QA/QC experience in the Oil & Gas / Electrical Construction Industry • JM Electrician with Interprovincial Certification o Dual Ticketed (Electrical/ Instrumentation) beneficial • Have/ working towards Quality Management Certificate an asset • Strong Communication, Presentation, and Leadership Skills • Excellent computers skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products • Ability to read and understand blueprints • Vast knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code

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or email

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Please fax resume to

403-885-5516

requires

STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best 50 Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees.

Palliser Chevrolet, 4604 - 42 Avenue, Innisfail, AB T4G 1P6 Attn: General Manager Fax: 403.227.3195 or email: admin@palliserchev.com

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

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 E5

850

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

Truckers/ Drivers

860

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

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

Central AB based trucking company reqires 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 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

Required Exp’d Fabricator For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop. Knowledge of ASME code bolt up, basic instrumentation and a commitment to excellence are prerequisites. Competitive wages with benefit packages available. Interested candidates please send resume to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014

SHEET METAL INSTALLERS 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.

880

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For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

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

MICHENER

ROUTE AVAIL.

* 50A Street & 51 Street between 40 Ave & 43 Ave.

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

* 51 A Street & 52 Street between 40th Ave. & 43 Ave.

MOUNTVIEW 71 Advocate $372/month $4473/year

DEER PARK * Dempsey St. & Dumas Crsc. area

GRANDVIEW 69 Advocate $362/month $4347/year

Also * Duffy Close & Dietz Close area

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

ADULT UPGRADING

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! * GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades

Academic Express

EXPERIENCED

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

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

Oilfield Construction Company Requires a

Class 1 Truck Driver

340-1930

WEST LAKE

Please call Debbie for details

314-4307 ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT

WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

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

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)

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Busy Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers. We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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

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2 ROUTES Oriole Park West Ogilvie Close & Oldring Crsc. & Oaklands Crsc. & Oakwood Close Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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.

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Central Alberta Greenhouses We have some full time positions available immedia t e l y. D u t i e s i n c l u d e planting seedlings, watering plants, moving plants from o n e a r e a t o a n o t h e r, loading plants onto carts and loading trucks. Must have own transportation. We w i l l t r a i n . Wa g e i s $10.25/hr for approx. 40 hrs/wk. Fax resume to 403-885-4146 or email to ar-cag@telus.net. Please note that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Hiring help for my Housekeeping Company. Hours negotiable. 403-986-4883

INGLEWOOD AREA: Issard Close Hiring Part Time

COUNTROOM

VANIER AREA: Vanier Dr. Volk Pl./Vanier Dr. Vickers Close

LACOMBE SOBEY’S

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 Sobey’s Hwy. 2A Lacombe or fax resume to: 403-782-5820

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

(counting money). 15-25 hrs per week. Must be available to work early Start your career! mornings and be available See Help Wanted any days of the week. Must be physically fit as Call Prodie @ this is a physically 403- 314-4301 demanding position. Please contact Send resume to for more info CARRIERS vickib@cashcasino.ca, QUITCY REQUIRED ********************** or fax 1-403-243-4812. at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ to deliver the TO ORDER HOME IMMED. OPENINGS reddeeradvocate.com DELIVERY OF THE Firewood Baggers. Central AB. Life Heavy work. 403-304-6472 ADVOCATE CALL twice weekly in OUR CIRCULATION IN SERVICE SHOP, exp’d P/T CUSTODIAN/JANITOR Must be able to work DEPARTMENT with farm equipment and Blackfalds unsupervised & bondable. the ability to weld. 314-4300 Lacombe References required. Apply in person with Email resume by Ponoka CASUAL POSITIONS resume at: Reg Cox Feed Thursday, Aug. 23rd to: M i x e r s . S o u t h o f U FA Stettler Dietary Aid/ Burnt Lake Indust. Park, jobopportunity41@yahoo.com Housekeeping Call Rick at positions needed. Must be Phone 403-340-2221 or P/T help needed for janitorial fax 403-341-5622 days and or eve/wknds. able to work in a team 403-314-4303 $13.00 start please send environment. Mandatory JOIN THE BLUE resume to acncleaning@ criminal record check GRASS TEAM! hotmail.com grt required. Salary according BLUE GRASS SOD supplemental income! to union scale. Please FARMS LTD req’s apply in writing to Lisa Service Runner PILING COMPANY seeks: mechanic helper, Manning-Eaton, Lodge (Part Time) apprenticship opportunities * laborers with valid drivers Manager, 4277 46A Ave. license. Fax resume to or by fax to: 403-343-1728 avail. Farm equipment exp. 403-340-8686 Do You: an asset. Open to current - Want extra income apprentices. CENTRAL AB POSTAL OUTLET - Possess a clean, valid bluesod@xplornet.com or F/T position available at LUBE SHOP drivers license fax to 403-342-7488 West Park IDA Drugs. REQUIRES MANAGER/ - Have a friendly attitude Please fax resumes to: KEMCO Mechanical Ltd. LEAD HAND. Exp. req’d. - Enjoy customer service 403-343-2556 o/a Submit resumes by fax: - Want part-time work Prime Boiler Services is 403-507-8514 or email: (12 to 22 hours per week) seeking a full time wchurch77@gmail.com Procurement Manager. As part of our customer F.T. WAREHOUSE Competitive industry wage service team, you will be and an excellent benefit dispatched in response to Needs a Drivers licence, some heavy & light lifting, package. service concerns to delivfriendly, personnel. Send resumes to #11, ery newspapers and flyers Monday-Friday, with 7421Edgar Industrial Drive to customers or carriers. A some Saturdays, Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2; delivery vehicle is proRAVEN TRUCK exc. wages & benefits. apply by email at kemvided. ACCESSORIES Fax to: 403-309-3000. co.mechanical.jobs@ Hours of shifts are Monday Has an opening for an canadaemail.net or by fax through Friday 5 a.m. to Drop off: #9 - 7619 50 Ave INSTALLER POSITION, Red Deer, AB to (403) 346-7779 9 a.m. or longer, and/or must be self-motivated, afternoon shifts Monday to F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS have strong leadership skills Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.. - Good hours, home every & be mechanically inclined. Saturday and Sunday, 7 night, $4000-$6000/mo. Fax 343-8864 or apply in a.m.-11 a.m. or longer Contractor must have truck NEWSPAPER person with resume to or van. Tools, supplies & 4961-78th Street, Red Deer CARRIERS Submit resume, indicating ladders required. Training REQUIRED REAL Enterprises Ltd “Service Runner Position”, provided, no experience NOW HIRING along with your drivers needed. Apply to: for Exp Landscape Foremen/ abstract immediately to: satjobs@shaw.ca Afternoon delivery Labourers careers@ Benefits - Bonuses GREEN OASIS in reddeeradvocate.com Must have valid drivers Field Applicator or mail to: Bowden & license SUMMER EMPLOYMENT!! Human Resources Innisfail. Fax or email resumes: F/T seasonal to apply ferti2950 Bremner Avenue Fax 403-314-2214 lizer to various landscapes Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 Email realltd@telus.net in and around the city. Please contact or fax to: 403-341-4772 www.reddeerlandscaping.net Require Class 5 operator’s QUITCY license Contact Kevin at We thank all applicants for at 403-314-4316 or email ROD’S WELDING reddeer@greenoasis.ca their interest, however, qmacaulay@ is looking for F/T only selected candidates reddeeradvocate.com Labourer / Welders Helper Classifieds...costs so little will be contacted. Fax resume to 403-746-5909 Saves you so much! or call 403-746-5455 SEEKING exp. siding helpers. Exp. with vinyl & composite wood siding a must. Tools & transportation req’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 CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430 season. Call 403- 348-1521, 391-1695

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services

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300

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

CARRIERS NEEDED For Advocate routes

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com

is seeking

Accounting

Lot & Detail Staff to join our team!

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment, please drop off your resume at our dealership in Gasoline Alley or email. doug@reddeer.toyota.ca

Cleaning

We offer a highly competitive pay plan, on-site fitness centre, and a fun friendly work environment. Experience preferred but not required.

880

1070

Crystal Clean Inc.

12 yrs. exp. Complete janitorial services. WCB approved. Bonded cleaning staff. Fully insured. Serving Red Deer and all Central AB. 403-396-7711

Contractors

1100

Escorts

1165

*LEXUS* 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT Busty Babe w/My Own Car!

EDEN

587-877-7399 10am- 2am EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049

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5* JUNK REMOVAL

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

ROXY 26 Hot Blonde 403-848-2300 SUPER HOT BLONDES IRONMAN Scrap Metal Sweet & Spicy Brunettes Recovery is picking up 403-550-0470 scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. Handyman 403-318-4346 Services

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KLEEN SITE SERVICES BUSY B’S HANDYMAN Residential & Commercial SERVICES LTD. Pickups, Junk Removal, ANYTHING CONCRETE We do fencing, decks, reno’s Bin Rentals, Dump & Cargo 403-872-2765 or 506-2150 landscape and more. Give Trailers, BobCat Services us a buzz @ 403-598-3857 403-373-3242 Black Cat Concrete Free quotes. WCB, insured. Sidewalks, driveways, CONCRETE sidewalk, Scrap Vehicle Disposal garages, patios, bsmts. RV driveway, patios, decks, Service (403)302-1848 pads. Dean 403-505-2542 fences. 403-550-3888 BLACK PEARL CONCRETE F & J Renovations. We do Yard Work / Reno / Tree / Garage/RV pads, driveways, Junk Removal 403-396-4777 it all. Good rates and patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285 references available so call John at 403-307-3001 BRIAN’S DRYWALL Painters/ jbringleson@shaw.ca Framing, drywall, taping, Decorators textured & t-bar ceilings, GREYSTONE Handyman 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089 LAUREL TRUDGEON CONCRETE! Residential Painting and CONCRETE! TIRED of waiting? Call Colour Consultations. Renovation Rick, Jack of CONCRETE! 403-342-7801. all trades. Handier than 9 Stamp finish, exposed finmen. 587-876-4396 or ish, basements, garages, 587-272-1999 Seniors’ patio pads, driveways & sidewalks. etc. Services Massage Anything concrete, call Mark 403-597-0095 Therapy HELPING HANDS DALE’S Home Reno’s. For Seniors. Cleaning, Free estimates for all your cooking, companionship, Gentle Touch Massage reno needs. 755-9622 helping you/helping your 4919 50 St. New rear entry, cell 506-4301 lots of parking 403-341-4445 family. Call 403-346-7777 Low Price Guarantee. www. GENERAL reno’s, restore HOT STONE, Body helpinghandshomesupport.com & repair. 403-550-3888 Balancing. 403-352-8269

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is expanding its facility to double production. We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

- Concrete Batch Plant Operator - Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers - Steel Reinforcement Labourers - Overhead Crane Operators - General Labourers

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LANCE’S

CONCRETE

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

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

Feeling overwhelmed? Hard work day? Come in and let us pamper you. Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave. www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels 403-986-6686

Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. 302-9126 255155H3-31

Top Wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included. Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www. eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403-885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

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Truckers/ Drivers

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CIRCULATION

www.academicexpress.ca

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

Job includes energy & drive to maintain a clean and caring environment for companion animal patients. Duties include care of hospitalized animals, cleaning kennels and hospital, assisting technologists with animal restraints and treatments. Must love animals, have positive attitude & excellent work ethic. Position is evenings & weekend hours. Please submit resume in person to : ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICES, 7644 Gaetz Avenue, Red Deer or email to dschouten@cedarwoodvet.ca by August 20, 2012

Career Opportunity

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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

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$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

Adult Education & Training

with a clean Drivers abstract. Picker truck experience would be an asset. Need to have all safety tickets TDG, H2S, First Aid, GODI, Hrs. of Service. References upon request Please email Contact resume to brad@comfortecheating.com info@dynamicprojects.ca or fax 403-309-8302 or fax to 403-340-3471 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 TANKMASTER RENTALS fax 403-347-7913 requires fluid haulers. Oilfield tickets an asset. WE ARE GROWING Competitive wages. Fax MANUFACTURING . side resume to: 403-340-8818 of SUNRISE RV need skilled F/T help. If you can read a tape measure, are Misc. familiar with hand tools and can take directions Help we would like to hear from you. Deliver resume in person 4110 Hwy 12 Lacombe or ADULT & YOUTH call Brad 403-786-9117

Western Masonry Structures

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ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT

OWNER OPERATORS

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

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Yard Care

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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

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 WESCLEAN - Red Deer SHIPPER/ RECEIVER req’d. . Competitive wages, full benefitsi, forkilft exp. preferred. Dangerous goods exp. preferred. Familiar with shipping/ receiving procedures. Able to lift 30-60 lbs. , Basic computer skills an asset. . Drop resume off at # 7, 7973 49 AVE. or email to: mdoll@wesclean.com or fax to 403-347-8803

Employment Training

900

OILFIELD SERVICES INC.

oﬀers a variety of

SAFETY COURSES to meet your needs.

Standard First Aid , Confined Space Entry, H2S Alive and Fire Training are courses that we offer on a regular basis. As well, we offer a selection of online Training Courses. For more information check us out online at www.firemaster.ca or call us at 403 342 7500. You also can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @firemasterofs.

SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 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)

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E6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012 Employment Training

900

JOIN THE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Today! This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Skills Link Program.

Auctions

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Household Appliances

REMINDER

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

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 Sat. Aug 18th, 8-9 am Sale Time Call: 403-347-5855 www.budhaynesauctions.com

Children's Items

STOVE, Whirlpool, good cond., $75, 403-343-6628

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Household Furnishings

PINK backpack w/matching lunchbag, $10; 403-314-9603 • • •

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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.

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BED ALL NEW,

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. 302-0582 Free Delivery BED-IN-A-BAG dble. size, $50 queen size comforter, $50; cooler, $15; corning ware dishes, 4 piece set, $40, roaster $10 403-348-0060

REDUCED 2007 Dual Tandem Tag AlonG, paver equip. trailer, pindle hook, 30’ flatdeck, 5’ beavertail, 9’ bi-fold ramps, just had $3300 brake job, $7800. BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand 780-982-9390 Red Deer new, never used. 15 yr. TRAILERS for sale or rent warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice Job site, office, well site or @ $545. 403-302-0582. storage. Skidded or CHESTERFIELD & CHAIR wheeled. Call 347-7721. $99. 403-347-6994

Tools

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CORNER COMPUTER DESK WITH HUTCH & FILING CABINET TO MATCH. $200 for both. Light oak colour. 403-341-3698

Misc. for Sale

1760

2 GEORGE FOREMAN GRILLS, set of Christmas Charm dished, microwave & stand, deck umbrella, 2 electric heaters, chest of drawers, bread maker, 13” flat screen TV. All of this for $200. ....SOLD!!!......... DRIFTWOOD stained natural $45; wood burning art work (moose in meadow)$60; two 4x4 cedar 9’6”L, white 2/$12; meat tub, heavy white nylon $20; sleeping adult bag $10; Wrangler jacket (M) $40 403-314-2026 HOUSE CARPET SHAMPOOER very good cond., almost new $80 403-307-7542 from 5 pm. - 9 pm.

Sporting Goods

1860

WESLO 25 TREAD MILL. Ph. 403-783-4227

Travel Packages

1900

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

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

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WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912 WE BUY HORSES, broke, unbroke or unwanted. 403-783-0303

LAST Weeks all items on sale, Toaster $2; new teaTOOLS, tools, tools.. small pot and cover $4; 2-1/2 & large at garage sale. quart corningware $5; Aug. 16 - 18. Thurs. & Fri. 2-9, Sat. 9-5, @ 25 Excell St. D E S K A N D L E AT H E R 4 cup elec. coffee pot $4, S W I V E L c h a i r, $ 7 5 , 7 ’ stainless steel fry pan $3; windmill for outdoors, $125 old candy dish $2; serving CLASSIFICATIONS Farmers' obo 403-340-0675 bowl $2.50 ;old fruit bowl FOR RENT • 3000-3200 $5; queensize sheets Market D E S K A N D L E AT H E R WANTED • 3250-3390 S W I V E L c h a i r, $ 7 5 , 7 ’ $3.00; wig brown in color ALBERTA Spring lamb, cut windmill for outdoors, $125 $7; like new runners size 8 This is a 6 month project gel padded $10; and wrapped by the piece, obo 403-340-0675 providing youth / young Houses/ 2 pots ,each $6; meat 1/2 or whole carcass. adults with an opportunity DRESSER AND platter $4.50, old pickle Come see our 100 mile Duplexes to enhance personal CHESTER DRAWERS: dish 3 divides $4; couch radius store. Brown Eggs growth, learn life skills 6 drawer dresser with throw $2; blanket 48x60 and Lamb 403-782-4095 2 BDRM. house. Newly and employability skills centre pull out doors no $2; secret treasure ornareno’d. 403-872-2472 through classroom activity mirror. Chester drawer has ment girl & boy $4; all and work experience. SYLVAN, five fully furn. top pull out doors with 2 items are clean & in good Eligible participants will Firewood 2 bdrm. + hide-a-bed, incl., bottom pull out drawers. cond. 403-346-2231 receive minimum wage cable, dishes, bedding, all $199 for the set. while attending this project utils. $950 - $1400/mo. Pictures can be viewed on L I F E T I M E e l e c . f r y p a n FIREWOOD. All Types. and some childcare 11-1/2” in diameter, 2” 403-880-0210 P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 Kijiji. Furniture posted Aug costs and transportation deep, great cond., $25; 14. Pick up only. birchfirewoodsales.com may also be available. 403-314-9603 Call 403 358-3073 or Condos/ FREE rjmarq@telus.net PETIT POINT pictures, The Program Start Date FIREWOOD, Townhouses DRESSER w/mirror and 3 Dutch boy & girl, profesis first week of 18 Oslo Close. drawers $90; chest 4 draw- sionally framed, $50 for 2, September 2012 KICK TO THE CURB 103 ADDINGTON DR. 403-314-9603 ers $65; night table, 2 3 bdrm., 1.5 bath. drawers $45 403-314-2026 No pets Avail. Immed. PORTABLE RADIO casGarden Career 403-506-3233 DUNCAN Fife table w/4 sette (Sharp) $10; older Supplies chairs w/blue cloth seats, Sony tv 16” color w/remote Planning 2 Bdrm. Townhouse table has 3 leaves W $5; Star Choice receiver LANDSCAPING mulch, 37 1/2 “, L 20”-69 1/2”, $5; 8 track tape holder $5; on Jennings Cres. RED DEER WORKS $ 1 0 . 0 0 y a r d . P h o n e Johnstone Park Area. exc. cond, record cabinet, stained Build A Resume That 403-346-3800 weekdays $1250. Book now for app’t ....SOLD!!..... wood $45 403-314-2026 Works! or 403-343-6182 eves. & to view. Avail Sept 1. APPLY ONLINE GLIDER rocker, like new wknds. HEARTHSTONE www.lokken.com/rdw.html $40; 403-746-5123 403-314-0099 Call: 403-348-8561 OR 403-396-9554 HIDE a bed, beige, clean, Email inford@lokken.com Health & www.hpman.ca n/s, thick 6” Serta mattress Career Programs are Beauty $50 403-309-0060 3 BDRM. townhouse in FREE Clearview avail. Sept. 1, 5 INGLIS full capacity plus for all Albertans *NEW!* Asian Relaxation appls, very clean, n/s, dryer $85; retro coffee and Massage Downtown RD end tables 587-377-1298 open 10am Ranger power WHEELCHAIR, $ 1 2 0 0 / m o . D D s a m e Celebrate your life $40 403-347-6005 - 6pm Monday - Friday! heavy duty, rear suspen- 403-848-3641 with a Classified sion, tilt, head rest, adaptable HILLTOP ESTATES LIVINGROOM drapes ANNOUNCEMENT w/matching liners 52 x 90”, seat, removable foot pedals, LARGE 3 bdrm townhouse. Household new batteries. Asking $4500 gold, French Damask 1.5 baths Fridge, stove, Appliances Karen or Ivan 403-358-3388 washer, dryer. Fenced yard. material, $175 obo 403-885-0026 Unfinished bsmt. Avail †NOW! SHAW direct DSR HD APPLS. reconditioned lrg. HEARTHSTONE receiver, $50; selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. LOVESEAT, Beige w/pale 403-314-0099 403-348-0060 pink & blue flowers. Like warr. Riverside Appliances OR 403-896-1193 new cond. $150. 403-342-1042 www.hpman.ca 403-343-6218 FREEZER, smaller apt. SOUTHWOOD PARK sized. One yr. old. $150. OAK coffee table, good Cats 3110-47TH Avenue, CLASSIFICATIONS cond. $175 403-885-5532 403-343-6218 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1500-1990 2 MO. OLD KITTEN needs generously sized, 1 1/2 FRIDGIDAIRE stand up QUEENSIZE box spring a home, very cute and baths, fenced yards, freezer $150; Free Spirit and mattress playful, call 403-886-4951 full bsmts. 403-347-7473, treadmill $200 403-346-1825 Sorry no pets. $50 403-343-3160 R O L L - A - WAY c o t , o n BEAUTIFUL Long haired www.greatapartments.ca 403-304-4424 Auctions black calico kitten. wheels, w/mattress, feathDesperately needs a FRIGIDAIRE stove, al- er bed, mattress cover mond, works good $50; b e d s k i r t , e x c . c o n d , . loving home. 403-782-3130 Manufactured Bud Haynes & microwave w/stand $25; $100; 403-343-3013 CUTE, QUIET, 9 WK OLD Homes Co. Auctioneers 403-746-5123 SOFA & loveseat, leatherKITTENS Certified Appraisers 1966 KENMORE white fridge look, brown. N/S home, 2 Blacks and silver grey, Newly Reno’d Mobile Estates, Antiques, and stove, fridge 30”W yrs. old. $800. obo. accustiomed to outside, FREE Shaw Cable + more Firearms. x65” H, $100 each or pair r 403-302-1861 but will adapt to inside. $899/month Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. for $150, very good cond. Mother good mouser. Lana 403-550-8777 347-5855 TABLE TOP 1500 watt 403-347-5846 Free to good home. electric BBQ. New $129. 403-782-2397 Asking $50. 403-347-4052 4 Plexes/ or 403-318-2962 FREE KITTENS To Good Misc. for 6 Plexes Homes. Cute as heck! TO GIVE AWAY T.V. Sale 403-358-3024 Entertainment Centre. 2 BDRM bi-level 4-plex 45”x61”. Pick up only. available immediately. FREE to good home Rus403-342-2537 4 appliances. Laminate & sian blue X kittens, 3 1/2 tile flooring. $1200 includes mo. old, good mousers. WANTED utilities. Ph: 403-638-8534 403-885-9822 Antiques, furniture and SMALL LIGHT ORANGE 3 BDRM. 4 plex, fenced estates. 342-2514 KITTEN. Runt of the litter. yard large deck, avail. Desperately needs a loving Sept. 1, 403-309-7355 home. 403-782-3130 Jewellery CLEARVIEW bi-level. 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony. Close to park & bus. WEDDING RING, $200, $850+utils. 403-210-1360 Dogs 403-986-0986 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

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OFFICE TRAILERS FOR SALE

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Misc. for Sale

1/2 TON TOWABLE OFFICE TRAILERS 18’, 21’ AND 24’ TRAILERS TOILETS, DESKS, MINI KITCHENS, & SOFA BEDS

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Phone: 1-877-842-3288 or 403-348-1671 www.officestogo.ca

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CAVACHON pups, = Cavailier x Bichon 505-6837

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, ( x 2 ) F u e l Ta n k s w i t h 1 F, 2 M. Ready to go, 1st. shots. stands. 2-compartment Vet checked. Born May 13. 5 0 0 g a l l o n t a n k . $ 3 0 403-773-2240 or 304-5104 EACH OBO 1-compartment 300 gallon tank. $30 TO GIVE away, loving M. Cocker Spaniel to good OBO Call Ernie @ family with older children (403) 347-0660. 403-885-5532 COMPOSTING barrel, $20, roll of chain link fence, $15; large piece of Manufactured carpet, beige, like new, Homes $50; 403-746-5123

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1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. Clean, quiet bldg. Call 318-0901.

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

A MUST SEE!

HEALTH & FITNESS

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PET ADOPTION

www.fantahomes.com 403-343-1083 or 403-588-9788 www.masonmartinhomes.com Mason Martin Homes 403-342-4544 www.truelinehomes.com True Line Homes 403-341-5933 www.jaradcharles.com BUILDER M.L.S www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 403-346-7273 www.albertanewhomes.com Stevenson Homes. Experience the Dream.

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CLUBS & GROUPS www.writers-ink.net Club for writers - meets weekly

COMPUTER REPAIR

FREE Cable

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in pet friendly park

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

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affordablewebsitesolution.ca Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

OPPOSITE HOSPITAL

Large 2 bdrm. apt., balcony No pets. $775. 346-5885 VERY large 1 BDRM. apartment in Ponoka $750/mo. inclds. all utils. plus laundry facilities. Avail. now.. 403-993-3441

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2 BEDROOM CABIN AT PINE LAKE. $1200/mo. 403-346-7462

Rooms For Rent

Acreages Gull Lake 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Golf, fishing, boating close by. $329,000. 403-999-2821

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2 ROOM. BSMT, furn., shared bath, sitting rm., laundry, $400 incl. utils. No pets, n/s. 403-352-2833

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Beautiful family home with an amazing lake view. $368,900. 403-302-7873

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2 CHOICE ACREAGES located in paved executive subdivision, Each one approx. 1 1/2 acres. Minutes N. or Lacombe on pavement. Close access to 5 golf courses. $110,000. ea. + G.S.T. 403-783-0303 ACREAGES FOR SALE E from Morningside turnoff to Rge. Rd 261. 5-1/2 -8 acres. utils. to property. 403-782-9963 or 350-0603

BDRM. for rent, Private washroom $490/mo.with d.d., 403-588-6268 FEMALE College Students: Rooms for rent. Call 403-342-5221 for details. ROOM in quiet home. N/S, no drinking, working Female, avail. Aug. 10 $450 + $200 d.d. 403-309-4155

Garage Space

You can save thousands! Helping sellers sell for a low set fee. No advance fee. Money back guarantee. Well maintained! 2+1 bdrm. 26x24 garage. Huge lot! $224,900. 5923 60 AVE

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60’ x 32’ heated, 2 doors 12’ x 12’ $1700/mo. Sylvan Lake area 780-434-0045

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Springbrook 1/2 duplex. 4 bdrm., 1 bath, upgrades, garage $192,900.

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Lana 403-550-8777

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Legal suite. Newer bi-level, 2 bdrm. suite self contained $379,900. 403-346-4314

Beautiful views of the River Valley. Only 6 mins to R. D. on pavement. $269,000-$279,000

3.09 acres of lush trees and 2 homes. DC zoning offers many business possibilities. $549,900

1 BDRM. large kitchen, 1 bath w/tub, hardwood flrs. 403-356-0339

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Exceptional finishing! 3 bdrm., 3 bath 1/2 duplex. $239,900. 587-876-7967 71 ESCOTT CLOSE

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#84 LANCASTER DRIVE clean well-kept home, 4 bdrms., 3 baths, many extras $384,900 obo 403-391-9294 * RED DEER $419,900 Walkout, pie lot, room for a 2nd garage. Quick possession. * RED DEER bi-level, fully developed, fireplace, oversized garage, Move in ASAP $309,900. * LACOMBE, fully develo p e d b u n g a l o w, n e w shingles, window, lino, shows like a 10. $339,900. ANN CRAFT, Coldwell Banker 403-357-8628

SYLVAN LAKE - 1/2 duplex, 2 bdrm,1 bath, hardwood, lino & carpet, fireplace, single garage, u n d e v. b s m t . , a l l n e w appls., furn. at $268,900 east verandah, Landscaped yards with stocked garden shed, Phone 403-887-4378

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

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Houses For Sale

Red Deer River at your back door with 150’ of River Frontage. 3020 sq.ft. $849,900.

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Newer Blackfalds starter! 2 bdrm., 1 bath. Kitchen w/eating bar. Room for garage. $249,900. 160 ACRES of Paradise! Trout pond, creek, native timber, nice home. $489,900. Help-U-Sell R.D. 342-7355

4 Bdrm., 3 bath w/view of large green. Att. garage & supersized detached. $424,900.

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Warm & inviting 2 bdrm. home in family neighbourhood. $329,900.

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

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RISER HOMES

3 bdrm., 2 bath townhouse in Lacombe. Walk-out, front att. garage. 1 left. $240,000 incl. all fees. Don’t Miss Out! Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Riverfront land for sale in Leedale. Approx. 1.5 Acres. Camp now build later. Priced to sell at 69k. The property has been legally subdivided into 2 riverfront lots. Great family investment!! There is a storage building with an overhead door. A 4000 watt gas generator is also incl. Call Dave 403-896-8017

Manufactured Homes

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MUST SELL By Owner $7,000. Lana 403-550-8777

You can save thousands! Helping sellers sell for a low set fee. No advance fee. Money back guarantee.

Better than new in Benalto! 3 bdrm. 2 bath, High efficiency furnace, AC $81,500.

Tour These Fine Homes

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East Red Deer

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

Great price! 2 bdrm. condo w/fireplace & private balcony. $119,900.

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355