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Not in our backyard CLEARVIEW PUBLIC HEARING

‘IT FEELS LIKE IT IS A BAIT AND SWITCH . . . . IF THIS PARCEL OF LAND WAS A GIFT FROM THE PROVINCE, AS WITH ANY GIFT, SOMETIMES YOU CAN RETURN IT.’

ABOUT 160 PEOPLE PACKED INTO THE SHERATON TO VOICE CONCERNS ABOUT NEIGHBOURHOOD STRUCTURE PLAN

— SANDRA DALTON CLEARVIEW RIDGE

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Clearview resident Mindy Ganson addresses city council during a public hearing for the Clearview North Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan at the Sheraton.

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Homeowners in Clearview North are worried that the neighbourhood they bought into will change with the addition of the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre Society’s affordable housing and cultural centre.

About 160 people packed into the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel for a public hearing on the proposed changes to the Clearview North Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan.

The existing plan does not identify a four-acre site for multi-family or affordable housing development. In July 2011, the land, located in the most

northwesterly corner of the neighbourhood, was transferred from the province to the city, with the stipulation the land must be used for affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years.

The city has been working with the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre Society since 2008 on its affordable housing plans. The society looks to build a cultural centre that would have attached housing for elders and other low-income residents. The land must be re-zoned to make the changes.

Many speakers at the hearing said the city did not do a good job at communicating these plans. The proposed changes brought up concerns of decreased property value, increased crime and safety. Residents said it was

not a matter of race or skin colour but the fact that their neighbourhood was changing from its original plan.

“This almost takes away from the mosaic of our neighourhood,” said Cameron Grove, a Clearview Ridge homeworker. “There’s a nice eclectic mix of people with different backgrounds... I just think if everybody can come in with the same pretense with no preferential treatment to anyone that it would be only beneficial to community building.”

Shona White, a Clearview resident, said transitional housing would lead to increased crime rates. She said proposed changes “create mistrust between the citizens and council” because she wasn’t told when they were

buying her home.

Sandra Dalton told council she only heard about the proposed changes in the last stage of development.

“It feels like it is a bait and switch,” she said. “If this parcel of land was a gift from the province, as with any gift, sometimes you can return it.”

One resident brought a petition with more than 500 signatures asking city council to cease action on the proposed amendments.

But amongst the opponents, there was a large contingent of representatives from the Friendship Centre, the aboriginal community and those who work with the street and low-income populations.

Ashley Fleming, a NightReach coordinator for the Central Alberta AIDS Network Society, challenged the listeners to think beyond the stereotype of “drunk Indians coming from the reserves” and to move beyond the fears and get to know your neighbours.

Lynn Jonasson, an elder for the Safe Harbour Society, told council First Nations people believe in values of honesty, trust, family and community.

“The vision that was started some time ago was a vision of community,”Jonasson said. “A vision of coming together where we people who could have homes. It wasn’t a vision of a detox centre or treatment centre. It was a vision of families. Families that need a home just like any other citizen of Red Deer.”

Jonasson said he bought his own home in Michener Hill nearly 20 years ago without knowing or caring about his neighbours.

“I bought that home for my wife and my family,” he said. “Then I got to know my neighbours. I have been there for over 20 years now. I have all kinds of neighbours ... These people are human beings... We are no different. All we want is homes.”

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Local stores feeling effect of beef recall Redford

trip to U.K. cost $500K

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF At least one specialty mart in Red Deer is experiencing a jump in customers due to Canada-wide beef recalls.

Ivan Smith, owner of two Big Bend Market stores, said on Monday that the beef recall of a number of XL Foods products is increasing sales at his tills.

“We’re actually having to grind fresh (meat) three times a day right now,” said Smith. “(The recall is) so huge it affects everybody.”

A Canada-wide beef recall of madein-Alberta beef expanded again on the weekend.

Some meat produced at XL Foods in Brooks was found last month to be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

The first recall was issued by XL Foods on Sept. 16. That has since been followed by nine additional recalls.

Eight people are known to be sick because of the E. coli bacteria.

To date, almost 300 products have been affected.

Smith said it’s unfortunate for the agricultural industry. As a cattle producer, he’s noticed that cattle prices have dropped.

He’s glad, though, that there’s a solid tracking system in place to see these products recalled.

“I’ve actually seen quite a few new

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Big Bend Market owner Ivan Smith looks through a display case at his South Pointe Common store.

BEEF PRODUCERS FEAR CRISIS C3 customers,” added Smith.

He said all his beef is hormone-andantibiotic-free and comes from local farmers.

“We have a totally different protocol

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from all the grocery stores,” he added.

“That’s why we’ve seen such tremendous growth in our business over the last five years. People want to know exactly where their beef comes from.”

EDMONTON — A report released by the province shows that Premier Alison Redford’s trip to London this summer cost taxpayers more than $500,000.

The report highlights just over $87,000 in travel expenses for the premier, ministers and three staff members who went.

Another $431,000 was related to hosting events and profiling Alberta artists.

The province says the London trip was actually downsized from what was originally planned for a saving of $123,000.

The trip took place during the Summer Olympic games.

The province says it was meant to increase investment and open new markets for energy, tourism and culture.

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DISABLED VETS MAY BE SYMPHONY ADDING OWED MILLIONS SOUNDS TO BOOKS Compensating disabled veterans for the clawback of their military pensions could costs more than expected. A5

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Woman who was 12 when helped kill family still making progress: report

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MEDICINE HAT — Court has been told that a young southern Alberta woman who helped kill three members of her family when she was 12 is sorry for what she did.

“She continues to express significant remorse for her role in these crimes and the experts consider her remorse to be genuine,” Justice Scott Brooker remarked during the teen’s twice annual sentence review.

The now eighteen-year-old was convicted in 2007 of first-degree murder along with her then-boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke, in the stabbing deaths of her mother, father and little brother.

Crown and defence lawyers met with Brooker in Court of Queen’s Bench in Medicine Hat to review her 10-year rehabilitative sentence.

The twice annual reports have been presented to the court since 2008 but remain sealed from the public.

She has 3 ½ years remaining on her sentence, which she is serving in the community on release conditions — she is working full time and attending post-secondary classes.

All sides agreed after Monday’s report that the young woman’s progress is positive. “(The sentence is) working as you intended it to,” Crown lawyer Ramona Robins told Brooker.

Brooker agreed the teen continues to do well in her schooling as well as excelling at her full-time employment.

“She’s responding positively to the treatment and transitional supports that were put in place,” Brooker told the court.

“She is doing well in the gradual process of transitioning into the community, she continues to be under the care of a psychiatrist.

“All I can say is keep up the good work.”

“Thank you,” responded the you woman, who appeared via closed-circuit television from the Calgary Young Offenders Centre. She can’t be identified due to her age at the time of the 2006 murders.

Steinke, who was 23 at the time, is serving a life sentence.

BRIEFS

Man gets three years in death of baby girl

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A man from Airdrie who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of a baby has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Daniel Berge admitted to shaking four-month-old Emelia Matwiy and failing to get her medical attention.

Crown prosecutors were asking for a 10-year sentence, saying Berge exposed Emelia to prolonged suffering.

The defence asked for a sentence of two years.

After the sentence was handed down, Emelia’s mother began yelling at Berge in the courtroom, angry that he did not receive a stiffer sentence.

Edmonton Catholic strike settled EDMONTON — Support staff at Edmonton Catholic schools are headed back to work.

On Monday, the workers voted 583 to 142 in favour of the agreement.

Later in the evening, the school board also ratified the deal, ending a 16-day strike.

The pact will see workers get a 4.54 per cent increase that is retroactive to Sept. 2011.

The deal also addresses the issues of job protection, secretary workload and compensation for the second year.

The union represents more than 900 workers, including library staff, secretaries, teacher assistants and special-needs teacher assistants.

Tanya Schur, Red Deer Native Friendship Society executive-director, said she understands the residents want safe housing because that’s what all taxpayers and residents want.

“We all want to live in a safe community,” said Schur.

“Just because there are multi-family dwellings doesn’t mean it’s not going to be safe. I think that’s a misunderstanding. There are some underlying issues around race and socioeconomic class which is unfortunate for Red Deer to be painted with that brush.”

Schur said she hopes together the citizens in Clearview Ridge and the aboriginal community will have an opportunity to sit together and get to know each other to understand ourselves.

The four-acre parcel is along Caribou Crescent in Clearview North. The proposed affordable housing development is along Carrington Drive. City council will decide on Oct. 15 whether to change the area structure plan. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

RECALL: Stores pull beef as precaution Meanwhile, grocery stores are handling the recalls as efficiently as possible.

Caralee Strome, general manager of the Co-op store in Rimbey, said that Co-op stores pulled fresh beef from their stores on Friday.

The original recall affected XL beef produced from Aug. 24, 27, 28, 29 and Sept. 5.

“But we made the proactive choice to pull all fresh beef products,” said Strome.

“We did this on Friday, but we have reacted to all the other recalls and pulled all the products accordingly.”

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“Building strong and productive relationships is always more of a marathon than a sprint,” Redford said in a statement.

“Our mission to London connected us with key international business and opinion leaders.

“We have seen some good results right out of the blocks and I am confident that we are on track for more.”

Representatives of the Opposition Wildrose said it’s all “the latest example of the waste and mismanagement” that engulfs the Tory government.

“When this government can drop that kind of money on galas, receptions and empty hotel rooms without batting an eye, it’s no wonder we have a $3 billion deficit that’s only getting bigger,” said Wildrose MLA Kerry Towle.

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Strome said that customers have been following the news, so they are aware of what’s happening.

“We have beef coming in that’s not being affected,” said Strome. “We had beef back on the shelves on Saturday.”

Anyone who has bought fresh beef between Sept.

3 and 28 is asked to bring their product back to the Rimbey store.

Larry Parks, general manager of Red Deer Coop, said only two or three customers have returned products that they were concerned about.

“We heard some comments Friday morning because we actually removed all of our fresh beef from the counter,” said Parks. “Just as a precautionary measure, we sanitized our counter and our total cutting room.”

The stores then began cutting fresh product and putting it on the shelves.

“We were only shut down for a couple of hours and it wasn’t because we had contaminated meat,” he said.

Parks said they occasionally buy XL Foods beef, but their primary supplier is Cargill.

“We didn’t have any of the product that was recalled in our stores anyways,” said Parks. “It was totally precautionary.”

Parks said they have no plans to sell organic or local beef. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012

Not much changes after Redford, Clark meet B.C.’S CHRISTY CLARK DESCRIBES CONVERSATION OVER ROYALTIES AS ‘FROSTY’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A quick meeting between the premiers of Alberta and British Columbia ended Monday with neither woman willing to budge on how they think the risks and benefits of West Coast-bound oil pipelines ought to be divvied up. “I would say it was frosty,� was how B.C.’s Christy Clark described the 20-minute conversation with her Alberta counterpart, Alison Redford in Calgary. “I wouldn’t say we made a whole lot of progress on it.�

Clark said she wanted to reiterate the five conditions under which her government

would allow oil pipelines — Enbridge Inc.’s Northern Gateway project and the expansion to Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain line — to deliver crude from Alberta to the West Coast for export to Asia.

The three most important conditions, Clark said, have to do with the environment.

The review process must be successfully completed, there must be “world leading� marine spill prevention and response and top-notch land oilspill prevention, response and recovery.

B.C. also wants the projects to meet aboriginal treaty rights.

The most contentious condition so far has been B.C.’s

demand to receive a share of fiscal and economic benefits from the pipeline to reflect the risk it would face.

Alberta Premier Alison Redford, who spoke to reporters shortly after Clark did, said she has no problem with Clark’s views on how environmental and First Nations issues ought to be handled.

It’s the fifth one — the question of economic benefit — that sticks out. “I’m an Albertan and when you talk about sharing Alberta’s royalties with other jurisdictions, things tend to get a little bit frosty,� she said. “Royalties cannot be on the table. “Revenue that is coming to

Albertans, whether it’s royalty revenue or tax revenue, cannot be on the table.�

Clark says Redford seems “very focused on the fifth condition� and that the pipelines absolutely will not be allowed if the environmental conditions aren’t met. “There’s a reason it’s the fifth condition because it’s actually the least important of them.�

Clark has not specified how she sees economic benefits flowing from Alberta to B.C., but that it won’t necessarily be a slice of the royalties.

But Redford said Clark didn’t take royalties off the table, and that’s a problem. “You can certainly understand that as an Albertan, as

the premier of Alberta, that’s a non-starter for us,� Redford said.

Northern Gateway, proposed by Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB), would ship some 550,000 barrels of bitumen per day from Alberta to the west coast port of Kitimat for shipment by tanker to world markets.

A regulatory panel is currently weighing the $6-billion proposal.

Trans Mountain, a $4.1-billion proposal by Kinder Morgan, would expand an existing pipeline from Alberta to the Vancouver area.

It’s expected to increase tanker traffic in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet.

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Aboriginals file constitutional challenge Hearings on the project, which would increase Shell’s bitumen production by 100,000 barrels a day, are to begin on Oct. 29, five years after the company originally started the regulatory process.

Those hearings will now be preceded by an Oct. 23 hearing on the constitutional challenges.

Athabasca Chipewyan spokeswoman Eriel Deranger said that challenge would at first come before a regulatory board. That panel could decide to deal with the challenge itself or send it to the courts.

The band filed a similar challenge before hearings began on Total’s Joslyn mine, only to retract it when the French energy giant signed an impact and benefits agreement.

Deranger said the band lacked resources for a fight over Joslyn and received legal advice it was unlikely to win a battle over a region on the edge of their territory.

Deranger said the band has plenty of cash for a legal fight and won’t back down over a project in the heart of their land. “They’ll see it through.�

Still, the band still expects the hearings to begin on schedule and is readying its experts and arguments, said Deranger.

THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A northern Alberta aboriginal band has filed a constitutional challenge of Shell Canada’s proposed Jackpine oilsands mine expansion project, less than a month before hearings on the project are to begin.

The AthabascaChipewyan First Nation says that both Shell Canada (TSX:SHC) and the Alberta government have failed to adequately consult with them in the project’s design.

They say unless changes are made, it will make it difficult for them to exercise their treaty rights to use the land for traditional activities. “The government has not listened to us or made meaningful attempts to accommodate the ACFN in relation to the impacts of this and other tar sands projects,� said chief Allan Adam in a release. “They have failed to accurately inform themselves of what our people truly require in order to protect our lands and rights.�

The band says the proposed application would require the disturbance of 12,719 hectares of land and destroy 21 kilometres of the Muskeg River, considered culturally significant.

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Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012

The puck stops here Don’t call the National Hockey League Players Association a union.

That would suggest the organization had at least passing concern for the working person.

That would suggest a sense of worker solidarity, beyond the NHLPA brethren.

That would suggest a movement dedicated to fairness, and an organization dedicated to improving the lot of all players.

Ask the players in European leagues how they feel about the NHLPA’s members. More than 50 NHL players have signed European contracts, bumping others off rosters.

Or ask the American Hockey League and East Coast Hockey League players who are out of jobs because NHL players have dropped down to their leagues to play.

Ask the junior players who were on the cusp of professional careers and are now stuck in junior because the minor pro ranks are clogged with young players who should be in the NHL. Players argue that they need to keep their skills sharp, so they must play somewhere. Presumably they’re not

robbing others of their income because they need the money themselves. Four NHL players are scheduled to make $12 million this season (if they play).

Under the just-expired collective bargaining agreement, the minimum salary is $525,000 a year. None of these men should be suffering financially, unless they have made extraordinarily bad financial decisions. (The average Albertan, in 2011, made $23.84 an hour, or $46,488 a year.)

Not nearly enough concern has been shown for the support personnel in the game, from game-day staff (working at or near minimum wage) to office workers to scouts. Many of these people have already been asked to sacrifice income as the dispute drags on and stand to lose much more, including their jobs, if the regular season doesn’t start on Oct. 11, as scheduled.

And too little is thought of all the ancillary businesses that count on NHL games to draw patrons and employ countless people, from restaurants and bars to hotels and parking

lots, and beyond.

So whatever the NHL-NHLPA dispute is about, it is certainly not about improving the lot of the working person.

It is about rich, entitled people on both sides wanting to squeeze every penny out of the paying public.

And that paying public is already up to its ears, or beyond.

At $3.3 billion (income from tickets, broadcasts and merchandise), the hockey-related revenue waiting to be carved up by owners and players is pretty close to obscene. It has increased more than 50 per cent from $2 billion in 2004 (when the last lockout wiped out the complete 2004-2005 season). Last year, each of the 30 NHL teams was constrained by a salary cap of $63.4 million, and that represented 57 per cent of hockey-related revenue.

The players propose a $69-million cap for the 2012-2013 season; the owners want something less, based on their proposal of 46 per cent of hockey-related revenue going to players in the next year, and moving to 50 per cent in the latter half of a proposed new six-year deal.

It’s not uncommon for businesses to

devote 50 per cent of their revenue to employees, but players seem to have forgotten that they are not the only employees.

And everyone involved in this mess seems to have forgotten the fans.

The assumption in all the economic models in play seems to be that the fans will continue to pay ridiculous amounts to see live hockey. (At the top end, the Edmonton Oilers, for example, charge about $300 for a single game ticket, and $62, with fees, at the bottom end. By contrast, to watch junior hockey in Red Deer, you pay $17.75 for an adult or $9.75 for a child.)

In the wake of the lost 2004-2005 NHL season, fans came back in droves.

The NHL is quite happy to trot out studies that show that the game’s fans are the most loyal, and the most welloff financially, of all North American pro sports devotees.

Inevitably, Canadian fans in particular will be played for huge suckers again when a deal is reached.

And the two sides in this dispute will be no closer to understanding how predatory they all are.

John Stewart is the Advocate’s managing editor.

no illnesses had been connected to the bad meat.

Tell that today to the Alberta cattle industry, the 2,000 or so workers at XL Foods in Brooks who are out of work until the now-shuttered plant cleans up, the consumers who are certainly wondering if it’s safe to buy beef, and last but not least, the people who have became ill with E. coli.

E. coli, when it’s misbehaving, can cause food poisoning and do serious harm to people.

Two issues are seeing a little more daylight given the XL Foods situation.

One is the concern that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is leaving more and more monitoring up to the companies it supervises and, even though Ritz says there are more inspectors out there, there are expected to be future job losses at CFIA as Ottawa reduces federal jobs.

When a plant as big as XL (it slaughters 5,000 cattle a day) is closed, it affects food security and supplies. More and more, the idea of growing and producing food closer to home makes sense.

XL Foods processes about one-third of Canadian beef.

Media reports say the E. coli from XL Foods meat was first noticed during a routine U.S. border inspection on Sept. 3.

CFIA learned of the problem the next day but production was allowed to continue. Inspectors believed the problem had been caught.

But then CFIA found more E. coli on Sept. 12 and the border was closed to XL shipments to the U.S. It wasn’t until Sept. 16 that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency started telling the public that meat from the plant was being recalled.

As problems grew, and more and more recalls were issued, CFIA finally took the drastic measure of suspending XL’s operating licence last Friday.

And since then, dozens more meat products have been added to the long list of possibly contaminated meat from XL Foods.

I received an automated phone call to my residence from the Red Deer Costco about 10 days ago, telling me I may have purchased tainted meat. I

checked my receipt and it matched the initial beef recall first issued. Fortunately, that meat was still in my freezer and I appreciated Costco’s warning system.

Don’t be confused.

Alberta beef continues to be the best there is. When things go wrong in the processing, we can hardly blame the producers.

Information continues to change rapidly and we’re told to be patient for answers as to how all this could have happened. We’re told to let the food inspection agency focus on the immediate task of ensuring XL Foods meets all the conditions it needs to so the plant can reopen.

But once we do get past the crisis, the very toughest of questions need to be answered by those we entrust with ensuring our food is safe, starting at the top, with Agriculture Canada and the minister.

Mary-Ann Barr is the Advocate’s assistant city editor. She can be reached by phone at 403-314-4332, by email at barr@ reddeeradvocate.com and on Twitter @ maryannbarr1.

OURVIEW JOHN STEWART

E. coli disaster rests with federal officials DON’T BLAME PROVINCE OR BEEF PRODUCERS If we’re lucky, the nightmare will be over by the time we finish off the last scraps of turkey and ham about to grace our tables this weekend.

The present problems with E. coli and beef processing should serve as a dramatic reminder of how important our food inspection system is in Canada.

So far, sevMARY-ANN eral cases of BARR E.coli have been connected to the giant XL Foods cattle processing plant in Brooks. Since this whole disturbing thing began to unfold a few weeks ago, more than 300 meat products have been recalled in most provinces, and at last count, in about 40 U.S. states.

At this rate, everyone wanting to buy beef is now having a difficult time trying to figure out what’s safe and what’s not. Consumers should check with their store as to where the beef it sells came from.

Never before have Canadians seen such a massive recall of meat. How can this happen?

Is it too much to expect that our food inspection system should find defective products before they reach the consumer, before they leave the plant?

While Albertans saw Premier Alison Redford defending Alberta’s cattle industry on the weekend, in fact it’s the federal government that’s in charge of food inspection via the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Where was the federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz just before the whole affair began to pick up speed last week? Well, he was saying it wasn’t a real serious matter because

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Disabled vets may be owed millions

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Compensating disabled veterans for the clawback of their military pensions could cost more than expected because the federal government is now considering retroactive payments going back almost four decades.

Internal government estimates have suggested the settlement could run to $600 million, a figure that may turn out to be low.

Late last week, lawyers representing ex-soldiers revealed that federal negotiators were still crunching numbers for the total compensation package and it was being “complicated by the fact the proposed amounts may go

back to the start of the offset in 1976,” according to a letter obtained by The Canadian Press.

One of the veterans affected by the lawsuit said the federal government has only itself to blame.

“I can’t see it going to $1 billion, but if it does, the government was really stupid to let this go as long as it did over 40 years,” said Ron Cundell, a former sergeant and disabled veteran.

Until last spring, the Harper government fought a protracted legal battle against a class-action lawsuit by 4,500 disabled veterans whose long-term disability benefits were reduced by the amount of their monthly Veterans Affairs disability pension.

The Federal Court sided with the

ex-soldiers last May and the judge “unreservedly” rejected the government’s arguments.

The insurance company that administers the program on behalf of the Canadian Forces apparently urged the federal government almost a dozen years ago to change the system, said Cundell.

In abandoning the legal fight, the government appointed Stephen Toope, the president of the University of British Columbia, to negotiate with the Halifax legal team of Dennis Manuge, the former soldier who launched the court action.

The Federal Court will have to approve any agreement and lawyers for the veterans estimate there won’t be a

deal to put before a judge until January.

A spokesman for Defence Minister Peter MacKay wouldn’t comment on costs, but said the government is trying “to reach a mutually acceptable settlement.”

“The care of our ill and injured personnel is minister MacKay’s No. 1 priority,” Jay Paxton said Monday.

At the same time, Manuge’s lawyers say the federal government has agreed to fast-track the claims of so-called zero-sum claimants.

They are among the most severely disabled veterans, but their disability benefits are reduced to nothing because other payments exceed the limit of 75 per cent of their military salaries.

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VANCOUVER — A British Columbia man who served five years in a Thai prison for sexually abusing a child is expected to soon be released back into society now that he has been returned to Canada.

RCMP fear Christopher Neil is at highrisk to reoffend, but the Crown has indicated it wants a publication ban on the hearing that will determine conditions of his freedom.

Police say the 37-yearold has not committed any crimes in Canada, however, they used a section of the Criminal Code aimed at preserving public safety to arrest the man when he arrived Friday at Vancouver’s airport.

Neil appeared Monday before a provincial court judge in Richmond, B.C., just south of Vancouver, but his case was put off for two days.

“Any time you have a predator who is known to assault children in your environment, I think a community and a society need to know about that,” said Brian McConaghy, a former Mountie who heads a victims’ rights organization and attended the proceedings.

McConaghy has closely followed Neil’s case, which gained notoriety in 2007 when police widely released video images unscrambling an Internet photograph of Neil. Neil became the subject of an international manhunt when he was no longer disguised by a digital swirl in pictures of abuse posted online.

International media began referring to him as “Swirl Face.”

Neil pleaded guilty and was sentenced.

“He served his time in Thailand for offences committed in Thailand, but there’s plenty more to the story and that’s what we’re interested in,” said McConaghy.

“There is a legal process in place in Cambodia where they have expressed interest in him.”

Lawyer Mark Thompson was appointed Monday to act as Neil’s duty counsel, and said he will ask for a standard publication ban on the Canadian proceedings “to protect his right to a fair hearing.”

“I have spoken to him, he’s in good spirits,” he said of Neil, who made few facial expressions and wore a loose brown shirt during his brief appearance.

“He was treated well by the Thai and Canadian authorities. He wants to get on with the rest of his life. I can’t say right now what his plans are.”

Crown spokeswoman Samantha Hulme said all accused are entitled to a publication ban of the evidence presented at a bail hearing.

She said a lawyer will seek “protective conditions” on his release based on Section 810.1 of the Criminal Code, which was initiated by police.

It is “based on concern that he will commit a sexual offence against persons under 16,” she

residing in, that will be at their discretion, she added.

RCMP with B.C.’s Child Exploitation Unit have said they’re taking that route rather than pursuing further sex tourism charges against the convicted pedophile.

While there are laws aimed at prosecuting Canadians who commit crimes out of the country, they don’t apply to Neil who has already served time for his offence, said Cpl. Mat Van Laer.

“It’s a little bit like this commonly known double-jeopardy issue,” he said in an interview on Sunday.

“We’re not going to be convicting someone for a similar crime that (they’ve) been convicted of before, elsewhere.

He spent a significant amount of time in a Thailand prison for the crime that he’s committed.

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Ambassador says U.S. didn’t have to pressure Canada to repatriate Khadr

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The United States didn’t have to pressure Canada to repatriate convicted terrorist Omar Khadr from its Cuban military prison, American envoy David Jacobson said Monday.

Toronto-born Khadr returned to Canada on Saturday after 10 years in the notorious U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, a facility which has been condemned by human rights organizations across the globe.

The Harper government has been accused of dragging its feet on the 26-year-old’s case and Canada’s foreign affairs minister even recently suggested the repatriation came after diplomatic pressure from the U.S. But Jacobson, who spoke to reporters at Ottawa’s Carleton University after a speech on the upcoming American presidential election, said Canada and the U.S. collaborated on the Khadr file.

“I’m not sure I’d use the word pressure. We wanted it to happen.

We had an understanding with Canada that’s public — the fact

that they would look favourably on a request,” he said.

Jacobson called Khadr’s return a small step towards the eventual closure of the prison because the Canadian citizen was the last Western national held there.

U.S. President Barack Obama promised to close Guantanamo Bay four years ago when he won the White House, but Jacobson said Obama has faced serious obstacles.

“Is it the end of the road? No. This has been a difficult thing for the president. He indicated on day one ... that he was going to try to close Guantanamo. He has met a lot of resistance in Congress and elsewhere. But this was a step in the right direction and we’re pleased the Canadians did it,” said Jacobson.

“We explained to the Canadians our desire.

“But we don’t pressure, that’s not how it works.”

On Sunday, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird simply answered “yes” when asked by CTV’s Question Period if the U.S. had exerted diplomatic pressure on Canada to accept Khadr.

Baird added that since Khadr is a Canadian citizen and the Americans plan to close Guantanamo Bay, Canada did not have much of a choice but to let the prisoner return.

Khadr pleaded guilty in October 2010 to five charges, including murder in violation of the law of war for the death of an American special forces soldier in Afghanistan in July 2002. Khadr was 15 years old at the time of the offences.

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews had insisted he needed to satisfy himself that Khadr would pose no threat to public safety.

Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Toews said Khadr’s weekend repatriation came after a regulatory process was followed.

Khadr was taken to Millhaven Institution west of Kingston, Ont., upon his return for a period of assessment — a normal procedure for new inmates — before authorities decide where he will serve out the remaining six years of his sentence.

He will be eligible for parole within about six months.

Anders: Sorry for comments on Layton’s death

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Conservatives were left cringing once again over the ramblings of caucus colleague Rob Anders, this time over his suggestion that an ambitious NDP Leader Tom Mulcair helped hasten the death of predecessor Jack Layton.

Anders swiftly sent a written apology Monday for his bald comments, and Layton’s widow Olivia Chow said she accepted it.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office was quick to distance itself from the remarks, saying they

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didn’t reflect the views of Harper or the government.

“To be clear, Mr. Anders’ comments regarding Jack Layton in no way represent the views of (at) pmharper or the government,” tweeted Andrew MacDougall, Harper’s director of communications.

But some in the NDP caucus felt the prime minister should do more.

“If I was Mr. Harper, he would be gone out of the Conservative party in a heartbeat,” said Nova Scotia MP Peter Stoffer. “With that kind of attitude, and that kind

of comment, that is a disgrace, not only to Mr. Mulcair but to the legacy of Mr. Layton and think of how Olivia Chow must feel.

“That’s just absolutely coldhearted.”

Said Manitoba MP Pat Martin: “I always used to wonder whether there was anything rattling around between that guy’s ears and I guess now we know and it’s not pretty.”

Anders told the political news website iPolitics that Mulcair essentially goaded his predecessor into risking his health during the 2011 election campaign.

LIBERAL LEADERSHIP

Justin Trudeau aims to show steak, as well as sizzle

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is launching his leadership campaign Tuesday with an evening rally designed to demonstrate he’s got the steak, as well as the sizzle, needed to resuscitate the once-mighty federal Liberal party.

As many as 500 supporters are expected to attend the launch at a community centre in Trudeau’s Montreal riding of Papineau.

In opting for an evening rally over the more traditional news conference to kick off his campaign, the eldest son of late prime minister Pierre Trudeau will be showcasing his biggest asset: his undisputed talent for drawing a crowd and creating a buzz.

“We’re trying to show people that ... over the course of his political career, he’s been able to gather the support of people around him,” one insider said Monday.

“It shows people who he is, as opposed to who they think he is.”

However, the speech Trudeau intends to deliver at the rally is also aimed at addressing his biggest perceived liability — that he’s all flash, no substance.

It’s intended to be “meaty,” according to the insider, designed to demonstrate the 40-year-old MP has “a mature and thoughtful perspective on the country.” It won’t spell out any specific policy pronouncements but it will lay out Trudeau’s “values, objectives and methods” of achieving them.

And it will include a blunt assessment of what ails the Liberal party. Trudeau’s diagnosis: Liberals have lost touch with middle-class Canadians who used to be the party’s bulwark.

He will offer his prescription for reconnecting with the middle class and rebuilding the party, which was reduced to a third-party rump in the 2011 election.

Trudeau will set out across the country immediately after his launch, hitting Richmond, B.C., on Wednesday and a rally in Mississauga, Ont., on Thursday, hosted by former MPs Navdeep Bains and Omar Alghabra.

He is expected to announce a raft of endorsements from fellow Liberal MPs and senators within 10 days.

Trudeau has been in the public eye since he was born on Christmas Day, 1971.

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WIFE SURVIVED SEVEN WEEKS IN NEVADA WILDERNESS THE CANADIAN PRESS ELKO, Nev. — The remains of a missing Canadian man whose wife survived for seven weeks in the Nevada wilderness after the couple got lost have been found a year and a half after he disappeared.

Albert Chretien’s whereabouts have been a mystery since the couple’s van got stuck in the mud in March 2011.

Det. Dennis Journigan of the Elko County Sheriff’s Office said Chretien’s remains were discovered Saturday by two elk hunters in a secluded area of Merritt Mountain, about 11 kilometres west from where he set off.

Journigan said the remains were intact and hadn’t been scattered by animals. Chretien was identified by items found in his pockets, including business cards and an address book, police said.

Rita Chretien stayed with the couple’s van and was found on the verge of starvation 49 days after her husband went for help. She survived on trail mix, hard candy and melted snow, and has said her Christian faith kept her going.

The couple got lost when they decided to take a shortcut to a Las Vegas trade show from their home in Penticton, B.C. Det. Jim Carpenter said the hunters in their 40s found a backpack that Chretien carried when he left the van. It contained a spiral notebook and sunflower seeds.

The hunters then went up the mountain and found his body, Carpenter said.

“They know of the story, of what took place and they were in the general area,” he said Monday. “They put two and two together and called us and said, ‘Hey, we think we found your missing Canadian guy.”’

The hunters led police to the wooded area, about a four-hour drive from the sheriff’s office, early Sunday morning, Carpenter said.

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“There is more to life than chocolate but not right now.”

— Bernard Callebaut Mmmmm chocolate. The one word alone excites me!

I mean “real” chocolate! The kind that feels smooth and luxurious on your tongue and literally melts in your mouth.

The kind that doesn’t feel waxy or greasy but lovingly enrobes all your taste buds with a rich velvety blanket! This kind of chocolate is not found MADHU in the candy aisle or BADONI in any bulk bin but in stores which specializes in chocolate like Bernard Callebaut!

I had an amazing opportunity of attending a chocolate making class led by the BJ Tumanut, owner of Bernard Callebaut located at the village mall in Red Deer. Tumanut, also known as the Cocolady, took over the chocolate shop last year.

Moving from Edmonton, Tumanut quickly learned one thing about the people of Red Deer; we are an active community ! “To connect with the people , I knew I had to offer something unique, something different, and something engaging, “ explains Tumanut.

By offering a variety of chocolate making and eating classes at here chocolate shop, she is doing just that!

In her 3 ½ hour chocolate making class, Tumanut takes you on a journey from the cacao beans to the decadent delight.

“Chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao tree which only thrives in climates twenty degrees north and south of the equator. It was also the monkeys who were the first to find the cacao plant edible and delectable, not man, “explains Tumanut. The brightly coloured, rugby ball-shaped cacao pods hang off trees, begging to be picked.

Monkeys learned of the sweet, refreshing pulp concealed within the thick pod. But the beans—or seeds—in the core of the pulp were bitter and inedible. The monkeys would eat the pulp and spit out the beans.

Ancient people followed the monkeys’ example, and only ate the delicious pulp. The seeds were inadvertently dispersed throughout the forest, making cacao trees plentiful in South and Central America and guaranteeing cacao’s evolution.

Tumanut then explains how the bean is converted to an edible confection. “You need to understand the fundamental elements of chocolate before you can work with it,” she explains.

The pods containing the beans are opened and the beans are removed and fermented under banana leaves for about a week. After this the beans are roasted to further bring out the cocoa flavour. The shells are removed and the nibs are ground into a thick paste called chocolate liquor. The liquor is then pressed to release the cocoa butter. The leftover, called a press cake or cocoa cake, can then be ground down into fine powder.

Cocoa butter is a fat that gives chocolate its stable properties. “Real chocolate refers to chocolate that must have both cocoa powder and cocoa butter,” clarifies Tumanut.

Because this butter is very expensive most chocolate bar producer use different fats like kernel oil which categorizes them as a “candy bar” instead of a true “chocolate bar”.

“The cocoa butter gives chocolate an excellent taste and mouth feel, but also makes it trickier to work with because it must be tempered,” explains Tumanut.

Tempering is a method of heating and cooling chocolate for coating, dipping and molding. Proper tempering results in chocolate that has a smooth and glossy finish.

The tempered chocolate will have a crisp snap and is also great for molding candies because the candies will release out of the molds more easily and still retain a glossy finish.

So what happens to chocolate that is improperly tempered? “The cocoa fat rises to the surface and blooms, making it unappealing and unattractive,” explains Tumanut. If the cocoa butter rises to the surface, it may appear mouldy but it is still good chocolate, it has only lost its temper.

“There are only two irreplaceable things you can do to chocolate,” says Tumanut, “seizing the chocolate with addition of water or completely burning it; otherwise, it can be reused over and over again.”

In her chocolate making class, Tumanut demonstrates how to properly temper chocolate, and then participants make molded chocolate, chocolate bark, ganache and dipped Kahlua truffles. While this is being done, wine is supplied with continuous supply of chocolate being tasted. To sweeten the deal, you get to take home the fruits of your labour---- of course, in this case, it’s chocolate!

If you are interested in learning more about chocolate and educating your palate on the pleasures of fine chocolate, you can check out classes on her website http://cocolady.ca. If not, just stop by and sample on your own at her shop at the village mall. If you can keep up, you can also follow the cocolady on facebook cocolady.ca or on twitter, @cocolady_ca.

Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail.com or on Twitter @madhubadoni.

Watch for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www. reddeeradvocate.com.

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Mmmm, chocolate!

Kahlua Truffle makes 60 truffles 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoon light corn syrup 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted and soft 1 1/3 cup Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut semi-sweet drops 1/4 cup Kahlua 2 cups Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut semisweet drops, for dipping Toaster Shredded coconut, for garnish Line a 9 X 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside!

Combine the cream and corn syrup in a 2-quart saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add the butter and the semisweet chocolate drops to the cream and stir until smooth and homogenous. Stir in the liqueur. Pour the finished ganache into the baking pan to make a thin layer and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to cool overnight; ganache should be firm. Line sheet pan with parchment paper.

Using a melon baller or a teaspoon, scoop out 8 gram ball of ganache and place on the sheet pan at room temperature. When all of the ganache has been scooped, roll each portion by hand into a round ball. Melt and temper the chocolate for dipping. Dip the ganache centers in the tempered chocolate; shake off excess chocolate. After dipping but before the chocolate sets fully, garnish with toasted shredded coconut.

Chocolate Bark Dried fruits such as apricots, raisins, candied 1Lbs Bernard Callebaut Chocolate, dark or milk chocolate, melted and tempered 1 1/2 cup of your favourite mixes Suggestions: marshmallow and graham crackers, orange peel, cranberries, and raisins.

Toasted nuts including hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, and pistachios. andied ginger, and dried fruits such as pineapple, blueberries, mango, or papaya. Toasted pumpkin seeds and pine nuts.

Add mix combination to melted tempered chocolate and pour onto parchment paper. When solid break into pieces.

From top: Chocolate bark is one of easiest chocolates to prepare; simply take your favourite mixes and add into tempered chocolate.

BJ Tumanut, owner of the Bernard Callebaut Chocolate at Village Mall in Red Deer.

Making of truffles requires a few simple steps: preparing the ganache, forming balls, dipping ganache balls in tempered chocolate and then rolling in topping of your choice. Here it is toasted shredded coconut.

Cocoa butter is a fat that gives chocolate its stable properties.

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To comply or not to comply “While complying can be an effective strategy for physical survival, it’s a lousy one for personal fulfillment.”

— Daniel H. Pink, American author, journalist and speech writer

The person shook his head and sighed.

This upset me greatly, especially when he began referring to me as the obedient soldier. I had been taught since childhood to follow the rules — to do what was expected of me — and I seldom ever stepped outside boundaries once they had been firmly established.

In fact, I resented people who flouted the boundaries and did as they pleased. I thought of them as undisciplined renegades.

Many of us likely shared a similar upbringing where boundaries were strictly enforced and the consequence of colouring outside the lines was painful.

There were times when the lines seemed to shift or apply in different ways for different people and that created much stress and anxiety for me.

I wanted to stay within the boundaries of what was expected as it appeared the safest place to be.

I began to anticipate the needs and demands of others, which placed me in the regrettable position of being a perpetual people pleaser.

To make matters worse, my perceptions were blurred by an obsessive, almost compulsive need for acceptance and approval.

I became convinced that the only way to achieve either was to follow the letter of the law — no exceptions. It was no wonder then that I preferred a structured work and home environment where rules were clear and boundaries well defined and upheld. It was easy to stay compliant.

Years later, when I began managing people in a business setting, I demanded compliance to all of my many rules and grew angry and frustrated when faced with opposition.

Over time, I realized that demanding compliance was not the best or most effective way to manage and motivate people. If we do not feel empowered we are more likely to feel constricted and less inclined to participate and share.

Feeling empowered (in whatever the situation) allows us to keep our objectivity and feel confident in standing up for what is right and appropriate. It also allows us to better manage expectations and respond appropriately.

Think about people you know, especially those at work. No doubt you have the upholders who are entirely compliant, the complainers who are only grudgingly compliant and the renegades who

“The speed limit is 40!” I said out loud. “What’s wrong with people?”

I was crossing a bridge that was under construction. Signs clearly informed drivers that the speed limit while passing workers was 40 km/h.

Another sign alerted drivers that speed fines doubled within the designated area.

I began to wonder why some people complied with posted speed limits while others ignored them completely.

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Did they see themselves as bound by a different set of rules?

I began to wonder if these renegades knew something that I didn’t.

Compliance refers to a response — specifically, abidance or obedience — made in reaction to a particular request.

We can choose to comply with laws, to comply with company guidelines, to comply with the established rules of right and wrong — or not.

Someone told me once that I was highly compliant. I thought I was being offered a compliment, but that was not the intent.

The individual told me that I appeared willing to accept whatever rules and regulations the company rolled out no matter how absurd they might be. At the time, I didn’t fully comprehend the comment. To my way of thinking, the company set out the expectations and — as they were signing my paycheque — I had no option but to comply if I wished to remain employed.

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are always pushing the boundaries and demanding change.

I’m not suggesting that we discard our common sense and become belligerent, combative and noncompliant.

Rules are in place for a reason, but a strict adherence to rules without question can stifle creativity and eliminate opportunities for change and improvement.

The empowered individual is one who recognizes the difference between rational and irrational authority and has the wherewithal to comply when appropriate and stand up when necessary.

All of us are more motivated and energized in activities where we feel that we have genuine choice.

Our goal should not be to become submissive, obedient automatons but rather to nurture within ourselves an attitude of responsibility and self-discipline — to look for those opportunities to make realistic choices, offer feedback, respectfully question authority and to challenge the status quo.

When we exercise personal control within the parameters of compassion, empathy and responsibility, we often bring about deep change on both an internal and external level.

Like me, you may have been taught that obedience (compliance) is a virtue and disobedience a vice, but (as with many things) this is by no means an all-encompassing truth.

I read once that when someone demands blind obedience from you, it’s best to take a peek.

Don’t let your desire to be a good soldier stand in the way of offering an alternative or challenging an injustice.

Wise individuals will not blindly comply nor will they dismiss the potential consequences of non-compliance, believing the rules don’t apply to them. Instead, they will strive to see the big picture and make choices that are well considered and appropriate.

We are fortunate to live in a democratic society where we are free to express concerns and opinions.

Living an enjoyable and empowered life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those in control.

It requires a balance: little compliance and a little engagement to ensure that we are moving forward and responding to all that life has to offer.

For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca

Try to minimize girl’s dejection over dance Question: My teenage daughter was not asked to the homecoming dance, and she’s heartbroken.

How can I convince her that it’s not the end of the world?

Jim: For better or worse, many teens infuse high school dances with a sense of importance rivaling that of a state dinner (albeit a state dinner characterized by loud music and a lack of decorum!).

Those of us on the other side of adolescence look back on the homecoming dance as a fun but essentially inconsequential diversion.

But for your daughter and her peers, this is a monumental event.

We’d encourage you to avoid making a fuss over your daughter’s disappointment either way.

Trying to convince her that this isn’t a big deal in the grand scheme of things is a fool’s errand.

At the same time, don’t empathize with her too much or do anything else that might prolong her sense of melancholy.

The bigger issue here is your daughter’s sense of self-worth.

The emotions she’s experiencing are real.

She wants to feel accepted by her peers, not like an outcast.

Give her time to be sad and withdrawn, and if she wants to talk about

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Reaffirm her as a person and reinforce the importance of character as opposed to mere popularity.

When the night of the dance arrives, help her avoid wallowing in her misery. If she has any other dateless friends, perhaps you could host a slumber party for them.

Or make it a “family date night” at a destination of her choosing.

With some patience and sensitivity, you can help your daughter weather this storm. Once the dance is over and the homecoming hype dies down, she’ll feel like her old self again.

Question: I grew up with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and Halloween.

We went trick-or-treating every year.

But my husband was raised in a family where none of this was approved.

In fact, he and his parents aren’t really comfortable with imaginary characters like fairies, dragons, magic, etc.

I would like our young children (ages 3 and 1) to be able to enjoy these things in a healthy way — but my hus-

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Some ‘fan fair’ about NHL lockout I can’t believe we’re going poutine fries and a beer. through another NHL lockout. I I don’t know. Maybe the owndon’t think there has ever been a ers are greedy, maybe the playtime where the owners and play- ers deserve a bigger slice of the ers have been so out of touch with money-oozing hockey pie, but I’m their fans. just saying it’s not like While things are a anyone — owner or bit better here in Canplayer — is hurting for ada, in North America pocket change. And a as a whole the economy lot of their fans are. has been crap.

Back in the day People are losing hockey was something their homes, strugplayed for love of the gling to find work and game. relieved to find a job Players even had that pays more than ten day jobs to support bucks an hour. their hockey habit. I Do you know how can remember readmuch an NHL player ing about one player SHANNON makes an hour? Me neiwho moonlighted as MCKINNON ther. But it’s a whole lot a fireman and had to more than ten bucks. leave in the middle of Right now the avera playoff game to fight age salary per game is a blaze. $29,878, so given that a I’m not saying we game takes three hours to play should return to those helmetless counting intermission, you could days of yore, but if fans are willing say they make a minimum wage to give up 30 hours of their wages just shy of ten thousand dollars an just to watch their hockey heroes hour. Of course, they don’t just put play for one evening, maybe the in the three hours we see in the owners and the players can sacriarena...but still. fice a little too.

If minimum wage average Joe I keep hearing the players juswants a great seat it can cost him tify their position by saying there $300...something he might work 30 wouldn’t be a game without them; hours to afford. how they’re the ones putting themBy the same token the average selves out there and risking injuNHL player would have to pay ries. No one seems to realize there almost $300,000 for a seat just to wouldn’t be a game without the gain proper empathy for what a fans. Fans are putting in full days fan sacrifices to watch him play. of sweat and injury risks too; but If you’re a top-paid superstar in their case it’s for basic wages. like Alex Ovechkin who pulls in It is the fan’s hard earned dollars $109,756 per game or $36,585 ‘per that pay for the game played by hour’ you would have to shell out millionaires. well over a million dollars a seat What would happen if the lockjust to get a feel for what it costs out continues and when things to be a fan! are finally resolved fans refuse to And that doesn’t even include forgive and forget? I know a few

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Drinking may increase risk of arrhythmia

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Students participating in an aquathon surge off to a running start at the Dawe Centre. About 75 students from Camille J. Lerouge and St. Francis of Assisi schools in Red Deer gathered recently to compete in the fifth annual event, which includes a 1.5-km run, a 300-metre swim, and ends with another 1.5-km run.

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Dear shareholder, We need your vote FOR TELUS’ proposal to exchange non-voting shares for common shares on a one-for-one basis.

Voting FOR TELUS’ proposal is in your interest and fair for both common and non-voting shareholders: Supports the increased value to both classes of shares, which immediately jumped in value on the initial announcement.

The shares are up 16% and 17% respectively for the period February 21, 2012 (the date we first announced our intent to combine our share classes) through to August 29, 2012, despite the TSX index being down by 5% during this same time period Increases the availability and marketability of TELUS’ common shares for the benefit of all shareholders Responds to feedback from shareholders to simplify our company’s share structure Reflects Scotia Capital’s fairness opinion, which concluded that a one-for-one-exchange ratio is fair, from a financial point of view, to both common and non-voting shareholders, respectively Who is opposing the proposal?

Mason Capital, a New York-based hedge fund manager, wants to defeat the proposal and thereby widen the spread in price between the common and non-voting shares. This outcome would enable Mason Capital to exit their position in TELUS and realize a significant and self-serving profit, regardless of the negative impact on shareholder value and lost benefits. By buying and also short-selling a large amount of our shares, Mason Capital has accumulated voting power equal to approximately 19% of the common shares that is vastly disproportionate to their actual economic interest in TELUS, which, as last reported, represents 0.02% of TELUS’ outstanding shares.

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TORONTO — Even moderate alcohol consumption may put older adults with heart disease or diabetes at risk of developing a common form of arrhythmia, a new study says.

The work suggests that people who are in their 60s or beyond and who have had a heart attack, stroke or have hardening of the arteries or Type 2 diabetes should be careful about how much they drink.

One of the authors admitted Monday that this message might be perplexing for people who have been told for years that a daily drink or two may be good for heart health.

“It is in a way confusing because if I was 65 or 70, I’m used to having two drinks a day because my doctor says it’s good, now this new study says ‘You know, it maybe it’s not so good,”’ said Dr. Koon Teo, a professor of medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton.

But based on these findings, Koon, who is a cardiologist, said he would tell patients “two drinks or less may be better than two drinks or more.”

The study was published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

The findings are drawn from an analysis of data from two large trials designed to study treatment regimens for controlling high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

The studies enrolled a total of over 30,000 adults in 40 countries. The median age of subjects was 66 and they were followed for four and a half years on average.

Built into the design of the studies were questions aimed at trying to tease out risk factors for atrial fibrillation, the most common form of arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condition in which a sufferer’s heart beat is irregular.

People who suffer from atrial fibrillation often complain of the sensation that their heart is racing, or that they are dizzy or breathless, even when they aren’t exerting themselves. The Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation estimates that about 350,000 Canadians have atrial fibrillation.

The condition puts sufferers at risk of experiencing a stroke.

In fact, people with atrial fibrillation are three to five times more likely to have a stroke than people who don’t have the condition.

hardcore supporters who are vowing to do exactly that. They were willing to overlook the last lockout but having another one happen so soon has left them with the “Fool me once” attitude. Of course once the hockey pucks drop they may weaken their stance. We are Canadian after all.

But, what if the doors finally open...and nobody is there? What if the hockey song plays and the people on the couch yawn and switch channels? Or what if they’re down at the arena playing the game themselves or cheering on a beer league instead? With no one to watch, how long before both owners and players cash in their hard-bartered zillion dollar agreements for a big wad of cold hard diddlysquat?

I just heard they are preparing to head back to the bargaining table. Can you imagine if the owners and players called a press conference and said, “You know what?

We’ve been a bunch of knuckleheads. We talked it over and we don’t need any more of your money. We’re already making waaaay too much. We just want to open the arenas and play the game for our fans since they’re the ones who make it all possible. We apologize for losing sight of that. As a small token of our appreciation the first game is on us; including poutine fries and a beer.”

Or better yet, take the 17 percent they’re fighting over and deduct it from the ticket prices for the entire season. And next year’s too.

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Greg Meachem, Sports Editor, 403-314-4363 Sports line 403-343-2244 Fax 403-341-6560 sports@reddeeradvocate.com

Bears bring the defence SANTONIO HOLMES

HOLMES TO MISS A FEW Santonio Holmes is expected to be sidelined at least a few weeks after injuring his left foot during the New York Jets’ 34-0 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Coach Rex Ryan says Monday that X-rays on the wide receiver’s foot were negative, but the team was awaiting results of an MRI exam, adding that they were “shipped to different places.” Ryan adds that he’s not sure “how many weeks” Holmes will be out, but says it looks “doubtful” for this week. The Jets (2-2) take on the Houston Texans (4-0) Monday.

Today

● High school girls volleyball: Interlocking at Hunting Hills — Sylvan Lake vs.

Wetaskiwin, JVs and seniors at 6 p.m.; Central Alberta Christian vs. Hunting Hills, seniors, 6 p.m.; Wetaskiwin vs. Hunting Hills, JVs and seniors at 7:30 p.m.; Sylvan Lake vs. Central Alberta Christian, seniors, 7:30 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

(The Drive). ● Heritage junior B hockey: Stettler at Blackfalds, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

● High school boys volleyball: Lindsay Thurber at Ponoka, Camrose at Stettler, Lacombe at Wetaskiwin, JVs at 6 p.m., seniors to follow. ● WHL: Red Deer at Saskatoon, 7 p.m. (The Drive).

Thursday

● High school football: Rocky Mountain House at Wetaskiwin, 4:30 p.m.; Lindsay Thurber at Notre Dame, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park; Ponoka at Camrose, 7:30 p.m. ● High school girls volleyball: Interlocking at Lindsay Thurber — Rocky Mountain House vs. Stettler, Ponoka vs.

Lindsay Thurber, JVs and seniors at 6 p.m.; Rocky Mountain House vs. Ponoka, Stettler vs. Lindsay Thurber, JVs and seniors at 7:30 p.m.; Lacombe at Innisfail, seniors only at 6 p.m.

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GET TWO TOUCHDOWNS ON DEFENCE IN WIN OVER COWBOYS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Bears 34 Cowboys 18 ARLINGTON, Texas — Those 30-something defenders for the Chicago Bears showed Tony Romo how much they can still play.

Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman, two of the five defensive starters for Chicago in their 30s, returned interceptions for touchdowns, and the Bears beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-18 on Monday night.

Though Romo was only sacked once, on the Cowboys’ opening series, he was pressured relentlessly and threw five interceptions. That matched his career high, set five years ago in his first full season as a starter.

“Just outstanding play by our defence,” Bears coach Lovie Smith said. “Seems like everybody had a say. Those were all good plays.”

Briggs’ 74-yard interception return came in a wild two-play exchange of turnovers midway through the third quarter.

“I got the ball, I just tried to score,” said Briggs, who had not returned a pick for a touchdown since 2005. “I needed to get in the end zone.”

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was nearly flawless after halftime, when he completed 11 of 12 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. That included a 34-yard score to Devin Hester to start the half and a 31-yarder to Brandon Marshall with 6 ½ minutes left.

Cutler was 18 of 24 overall for 275 yards. Marshall had seven catches for 138 yards.

Major Wright, who returned an interception for a touchdown in Chicago’s last game, had two of the five interceptions. D.J.

Moore has nine career interceptions, three of them against Romo after getting another one Monday night.

Chicago’s first fumble of the season came when Cutler was sacked by DeMarcus Ware and Victor Butler recovered at the Bears 27.

On the very next play, Romo was trying to escape pressure when he was hit from behind by Henry Melton.

The ball popped forward into the air and Briggs grabbed it and rumbled for his first interception return for a score since 2005 to put the Bears (3-1) ahead 24-7.

Once again, the Cowboys (2-2) are a .500 team. They are also one of the lowest-scoring team in the NFL with only 65 points.

Since the start of the 1997 season, Dallas is 122-122 in regular-season games. They have won only one playoff game in that span after three Super Bowl titles in a four-year span in the first half of the 1990s.

Romo finished 31 of 43 for 307 yards and a touchdown. When the Cowboys got the ball back in the final 3 minutes, Kyle Orton got his first action since the veteran quarterback signed a free agent deal during the off-season to be Romo’s backup.

Orton threw a 5-yard TD pass to Jason Witten with 34 seconds left, capping a 10-play, 89-yard drive. The Cowboys made a 2-point conversion, then failed to grab the onside kick.

The regular referees were back, wrapping up the first weekend of games since returning to work.

It was a week after that disputed Monday night ending that gave the Seattle Seahawks a victory over the Green Bay Packers.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys with Brandon Marshall (15) and Chilo Rachal (62) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, in Arlington, Texas.

Rebels trade Talks resume today for local prospect Denham NHL AND PLAYERS ASSOCIATION TO TALK ABOUT SECONDARY ISSUES

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BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR With one eye on the future, Red Deer Rebels owner/president/general manager Brent Sutter completed a Western Hockey League deal on Monday, landing 16-year-old defenceman and Innisfail native Kaleb Denham.

“I like him a lot. He’s a big, strong defenceman who’s just going to get better,” said Sutter, who acquired the six-foot-one, 155-pound Denham from the Tri-City Americans for a seventh-round pick in the 2013 bantam draft and a conditional fourth-round selection in 2015.

Tri-City will get the conditional pick if Denham is with the Rebels next season.

Sutter certainly likes Denham’s chances of playing in the WHL in the 2013-14 campaign and in fact has already signed him to a standard player’s educational contract.

“He skates well for a big player and he’s also very poised,” said the Rebels boss. “He makes the simple plays. His positional play is good.”

Denham, selected by the Americans in the sixth round of the 2011 bantam draft, is in his first season with the midget AAA Red Deer Optimist Rebels. Sutter watched the Optimist Rebels blank the Calgary Royals 3-0 on Sunday at the Arena and was suitably impressed with the rookie rearguard.

“Our scouts are really high on him,” said Sutter.

“Randy (Peterson, director of scouting/player development) and Shaun (senior scout Sutter) have seen him play a lot and are really high on him. And he’s a local boy who comes from a great family, so it’s a win-win situation.”

Denham will stay with the midget AAA Rebels this season but will be summoned to the big club for a handful of games.

“We’re excited about him being a part of our organization,” said Sutter. “He’ll continue to play with the triple A midgets this year because we think it’s where he needs to play to develop and yet we’ll get him into a (WHL) game here and there so hopefully he’ll be ready to go next year.”

Sutter said Denham will be a good fit with his club for more than one reason.

“Kaleb is very excited about playing here. He can play major junior at home,” said Sutter. “This trade fits in well with what I’m trying to do here. I want to add as many top young prospects as I can.

“When you have a guy like (Haydn) Fleury on your back end . . . he (Denham) should fit in well with him.

This is a good acquisition for us.” ● The Rebels open a six-game trip through the East Division tonight against the Prince Albert Raiders. Red Deer plays in Saskatoon on Wednesday and Regina on Friday before heading to Brandon for a Saturday contest. The Rebels will conclude the trip with games at Moose Jaw on Sunday and Swift Current two days later. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

NHL labour talks are set to resume Tuesday morning, with discussions focusing on hockeyrelated revenue and not the core economic issues that continue to divide the two sides in a leagueimposed lockout entering its third week.

A person familiar with negotiations, on Monday, provided the details of what was expected to be discussed at the meeting that will be held in New York. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the NHL

and the NHL Players’ Association have not issued an update on talks.

The person added there are currently no other meetings planned beyond Tuesday.

Negotiators for the league and players will pick up where they left off after Sunday, when they completed three straight days of discussions. The talks focused on secondary issues, such as what should define hockey-related revenue, as well as player health and safety.

Though both sides have made progress in discussing secondary is-

sues, they’ve failed to make much of a dent into determining how to split up more than US$3 billion in league revenues between owners and players.

The NHL locked out the players after the collective bargaining agreement expired on Sept. 15, and has since cancelled its entire pre-season schedule.

The next step is expected to come this week, when the NHL is anticipated to announce the postponement of the start of the regular season, which was scheduled to open on Oct. 11.

Cougars can’t hold off veteran Lightning squad HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Lightning 3 Cougars 1 Notre Dame Cougars head coach AJ Mahoney believes he has all the ingredients to be a strong contender for the Central Alberta High School boys’ 4A volleyball title.

What his squad needs is to refine a couple of things before the zone playoffs in November.

“I believe we have strong defence, good hitters, in fact all the pieces are there, but they need to be fitted together properly,” he said following a 2125, 22-25, 26-24, 14-25 loss to the Hunting Hills Lightning in Central Alberta League play Monday at Notre Dame.

“Hunting Hills has so many returning players they’re mentally tougher than we are, but that’s fine,” said Mahoney. “We got a chance to see where we’re at and we’re learning some tough lessons which will make us that much stronger later.”

Mahoney has six returnees on his roster, with middle Daimyn Biletsky in Grade 11. The other veterans are all in Grade 12.

Outside hitter Austin Engel and libero Jason Garrett are co-captains with Quinn Kryzanowski at setter, Mike Pinkney on the right side and Ben Testroete on the outside.

Michael Pearce, who is starting in the middle, is the only Grade 10 on the roster. The remaining five players are all in Grade 11. Eric Jensen, Bennett Bolen and Rayden Crawley are all listed as outside hitters with Colton Bodwell at setter and Nolan Bruin at libero.

The Cougars are ranked ninth in the province among 4A schools with Hunting Hills fifth and Lindsay Thurber seventh. Yet only one team from Central Alberta will qualify for the provincials.

“That’s tough as we have such strong volleyball in this area, but you can’t fight the system,” said Mahoney. “Right now we’re a bit behind, but we have a lot of volleyball remaining and we’ll work on some of the little things that will make a difference in the end.”

Despite the win, Lightning head coach Adam Scillery wasn’t thrilled with his team.

“Not our best,” he said. “But then we played all weekend which took something out of us. We can be better.”

In other senior action in Ponoka the LTCHS Raiders beat the Broncs 25-21, 27-25, 25-19.

In JV play Notre Dame downed the Lightning 26-24, 25-16, 25-21 while LTCHS stopped Ponoka 25-9, 17-25, 2518, 25-11. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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Hockey

z-New York z-Baltimore Tampa Bay Toronto Boston

American League East Division W L Pct 93 67 .581 92 68 .575 89 71 .556 71 89 .444 69 91 .431

GB — 1 4 22 24

Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 87 73 .544 84 76 .525 71 89 .444 67 93 .419 66 94 .413

GB — 3 16 20 21

z-Texas Oakland Los Angeles Seattle

West Division W L Pct 93 66 .585 91 68 .572 88 71 .553 73 86 .459

GB — 2 5 20

Wild Card W L z-Baltimore 92 68 Oakland 91 68 Los Angeles 88 71 z-clinched playoff berth

PctWCGB .575 — .572 — .553 3

Tuesday’s Games Boston (Lester 9-14) at N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 4-4), 5:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Peavy 11-12) at Cleveland (Masterson 11-15), 5:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Swarzak 3-5) at Toronto (Jenkins 0-3), 5:07 p.m.

Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 8-4) at Tampa Bay (Shields 15-9), 5:10 p.m.

Detroit (Fister 10-9) at Kansas City (Guthrie 4-3), 6:10 p.m.

Texas (M.Harrison 18-10) at Oakland (Blackley 5-4), 8:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Haren 12-12) at Seattle (Iwakuma 8-5), 8:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Texas at Oakland, 1:35 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Seattle, 4:40 p.m.

Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m.

Detroit at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

End of Regular Season AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R MiCabrera Det 158 612 108 Mauer Min 145 540 81 Trout LAA 136 546 127 Beltre Tex 153 592 95 Jeter NYY 157 673 99 TorHunter LAA 138 528 81 Butler KC 158 605 71 Fielder Det 159 573 82 Cano NYY 159 617 102 DavMurphy Tex 144 448 64

x-Washington y-Atlanta Philadelphia New York Miami

National League East Division W L Pct 96 64 .600 93 67 .581 81 79 .506 73 87 .456 68 92 .425

GB — 3 15 23 28

x-Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Pittsburgh Chicago Houston

Central Division W L Pct 96 64 .600 87 73 .544 82 78 .513 78 82 .488 60 100 .375 54 106 .338

GB — 9 14 18 36 42

x-San Francisco Los Angeles Arizona San Diego Colorado

Monday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 10, Boston 2 Chicago White Sox 11, Cleveland 0 Toronto 6, Minnesota 5, 10 innings Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 3 Detroit 6, Kansas City 3 Texas at Oakland, Late L.A. Angels at Seattle, Late

H 199 174 175 189 213 165 189 177 190 137

Pct. .325 .322 .321 .319 .316 .313 .312 .309 .308 .306

Home Runs MiCabrera, Detroit, 44; Hamilton, Texas, 43; Encarnacion, Toronto, 42; ADunn, Chicago, 41; Granderson, New York, 41; Beltre, Texas, 36; Willingham, Minnesota, 35.

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R MeCabrera SF 113 459 84 Posey SF 145 520 77 AMcCutchen Pit 155 586 107 Braun Mil 152 591 106 YMolina StL 137 501 65 Craig StL 118 465 76 DWright NYM 154 575 90 Scutaro SF 153 610 85 Pacheco Col 129 466 50 AHill Ari 153 593 91

Runs Batted In MiCabrera, Detroit, 137; Hamilton, Texas, 127; Encarnacion, Toronto, 110; Willingham, Minnesota, 110; Fielder, Detroit, 108; Butler, Kansas City, 107; Pujols, Los Angeles, 104.

Pitching Weaver, Los Angeles, 20-4; Price, Tampa Bay, 205; MHarrison, Texas, 18-10; Sale, Chicago, 17-8; Verlander, Detroit, 17-8; Scherzer, Detroit, 16-7; Darvish, Texas, 16-9.

West Division W L Pct 93 66 .585 84 75 .528 80 79 .503 75 85 .469 62 97 .390

y-Atlanta St. Louis Los Angeles x-clinched division y-clinched wild card

Wild Card W L 93 67 87 73 84 75

H 159 175 193 190 159 144 177 186 142 180

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Brandon 5 4 1 0 0 25 Prince Albert 3 2 0 0 1 11 Swift Current 5 1 1 2 1 18 Moose Jaw 4 2 2 0 0 13 Saskatoon 4 2 2 0 0 12 Regina 5 1 4 0 0 12

Pct. .346 .337 .329 .321 .317 .310 .308 .305 .305 .304

Calgary Medicine Hat Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Kootenay

Home Runs Braun, Milwaukee, 41; Stanton, Miami, 37; Bruce, Cincinnati, 34; Beltran, St. Louis, 32; LaRoche, Washington, 32; ASoriano, Chicago, 32; IDavis, New York, 31; Headley, San Diego, 31; AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, 31.

Runs Batted In Headley, San Diego, 113; Braun, Milwaukee, 112; ASoriano, Chicago, 108; Pence, San Francisco, 104; ArRamirez, Milwaukee, 104; Holliday, St. Louis, 101; Posey, San Francisco, 100.

Pitching GGonzalez, Washington, 21-8; Dickey, New York, 20-6; Cueto, Cincinnati, 19-9; Lynn, St. Louis, 18-7; Hamels, Philadelphia, 17-6; Lohse, St. Louis, 16-3; MCain, San Francisco, 16-5.

Inglis Hamilton Ness Elson McCoy Robinson Bleackley Mayor

Detroit 000 015 000 — 6 14 1 Kansas City000 002 010 — 3 9 1 Porcello, Alburquerque (6), Dotel (7), Benoit (8), Valverde (9) and G.Laird; B.Chen, L.Coleman (6), Mazzaro (9), Hottovy (9), Crow (9) and S.Perez.

W—Porcello 10-12. L—B.Chen 11-14. Sv—Valverde (35). HRs—Detroit, Jh.Peralta (13), Mi.Cabrera (44).

Kansas City, A.Gordon (14).

Pt 7 7 6 3 2

Red Deer Rebels Scoring GP G A Pts PIM 4 4 0 4 8 4 0 4 4 0 4 2 0 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 2 0 4 0 2 2 0 4 1 0 1 2

4 2 2 4 4 4 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 4

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 2 10 4 4 4 2 0 9 0 4 13 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 2 -1 4 1 — 1 — -2 -1 -1 -1 -2 0

Goaltending MP GA SO GAA Svs Sv% 63 2 0 1.92 39 .951 178 14 0 4.71 117 .893

AJHL North Division GP W L OTL GF GA Pt Bonnyville 10 7 1 2 33 24 16 Sherwood Park 9 6 3 0 26 26 12 Drayton Valley 9 5 3 1 29 22 11 Spruce Grove 9 5 3 1 31 27 11 Grand Prairie 8 4 3 1 28 22 9 Whitecourt 7 3 3 1 18 23 7 Fort McMurray 8 3 5 0 16 25 6 Lloydminster 9 0 8 1 21 43 1 South Division GP W L OTL GF GA Pt Brooks 6 6 0 0 37 14 12 Cal. Mustangs 9 6 3 0 39 39 12 Camrose 10 5 3 2 27 24 12 Olds 10 5 5 0 35 34 10 Canmore 8 4 3 1 19 23 9 Okotoks 8 4 3 1 20 24 9 Cal. Canucks 10 3 6 1 27 31 7 Drumheller 8 3 5 0 26 31 6 Note: Two points for a win, one for an overtime loss.

Monday’s results No Games Scheduled.

Tuesday’s games Brooks at Calgary Mustangs, 7:30 p.m.

Drayton Valley at Whitecourt, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Camrose at Calgary Canucks, 7 p.m.

Whitecourt at Drayton Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games No Games Scheduled.

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Friday’s games Spruce Grove at Bonnyville, 7 p.m.

Calgary Mustangs at Sherwood Park, 7 p.m.

Okotoks at Whitecourt, 7:30 p.m.

Brooks at Camrose, 7:30 p.m.

Drumheller at Grande Prairie, 7:30 p.m.

Fort McMurray at Lloydminster, 7:30 p.m.

Canmore at Olds, 7:30 p.m.

Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions

NATIONAL LEAGUE Phila.

020 000 000 — 2 6 1 Wash.

000 000 000 — 0 5 0 K.Kendrick, De Fratus (8), Horst (8), Aumont (9) and Ruiz; Lannan, Stammen (6), Mattheus (8), Storen (9) and K.Suzuki. W—K.Kendrick 11-12. L—Lannan 4-1. Sv—Aumont (2).

BASEBALL MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Promoted Dan Larrea to senior director-team travel.

BASKETBALL ATLANTA HAWKS—Signed G-F Isma’il Muhammad.

CHICAGO BULLS — Signed coach Tom Thibodeau to a four-year contract extension through the 2016-17 season.

DETROIT PISTONS — Signed G Terrence Williams and G Johnny Flynn.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Signed G Walker Russell.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Picked up the contract option coach Doug Collins for the 2013-14 season.

FOOTBALL DENVER BRONCOS — Placed C J.D. Watson on injured reserve.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed C A.Q. Shipley from the practice squad. Released LB Mario Addison. Released CB D.J. Johnson from the

Alex Rayner 95.

Peewees High Single: Kedrixx Streit 137. High Double: Streit 249.

Bantams High Single: Emma Jean Ostrikoff 209. High Triple: Ostrikoff 504.

Juniors High Single: Cody Pratt 241. High Triple: Pratt 574.

Seniors High Single: Jason Smith, Alliey Kutynec 240.

High Triple: Kutynec 691.

High Single: Terry Ell 346. High Triple: Peter Rabena 870.

Thursday Morning Ladies High Single: Debbie Ellinson 204. High Triple: Chris Palm 570.

Thursday Mixed High Single: Bill Brunke 264. High Triple: Anthony Streit 672.

Monday Scratch League High Single: Murray Underhill 298. High Quad: Keith Baier 941.

Youth Bowling of Canada (YBC) Bumpers Dyson Seifried 93.

Bowlasaurus

GA 11 11 12 13 16

Thursday’s game Prince Albert at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Bowling Heritage Lanes Weekly Results Monday-Club 55plus High Single: Geoff Gunter 273. High Triple: Gunter 703, Monday Mixed High Single: Josh Sullivan 267. High Triple: Lonnie Staples 624.

Tuesday Mixed High Single: Harvey Von Hollen 314. Harvey Von Hollen 815.

Wednesday-Club 55 plus High Single: Don Knowler 276. High Triple: Knowler 583.

Wednesday Mixed

Pouliot Bartosak

Wednesday’s games Tri-City at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Vancouver at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Regina, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Baltimore 000 000 102 — 3 6 1 Tampa Bay 000 100 31x — 5 7 1 W.Chen, Ayala (7), Strop (8), Patton (8) and Wieters; Cobb, McGee (8), Farnsworth (9), Rodney (9) and C.Gimenez, J.Molina. W—Cobb 11-9. L—W. Chen 12-11. Sv—Rodney (47). HRs—Baltimore, Wieters (23), C.Davis (32). Tampa Bay, Zobrist (20).

Wednesday’s Games Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 10:35 a.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 11:05 a.m.

Houston at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Miami, 2:10 p.m.

Colorado at Arizona, 5:10 p.m.

San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 5:15 p.m.

San Diego at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

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

End of Regular Season

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Today’s game Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Minnesota 021 010 100 0 — 512 0 Toronto 100 002 101 1 — 612 1 (10 innings) Vasquez, Al.Burnett (6), T.Robertson (7), Fien (7), Burton (8), Perkins (9), Duensing (10) and Butera; Laffey, Beck (6), Cecil (7), Lincoln (7), Janssen (9), Lyon (10) and Mathis. W—Lyon 4-0. L—Duensing 4-12. HRs—Minnesota, Plouffe (24). Toronto, Y.Gomes (4).

Tuesday’s Games Atlanta (Hanson 13-9) at Pittsburgh (Correia 11-11), 5:05 p.m.

Philadelphia (Brummett 0-0) at Washington (G.Gonzalez 21-8), 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Dickey 20-6) at Miami (Ja.Turner 1-4), 5:10 p.m.

Houston (B.Norris 6-13) at Chicago Cubs (Volstad 3-11), 6:05 p.m.

San Diego (Bass 2-7) at Milwaukee (Thornburg 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Latos 13-4) at St. Louis (C.Carpenter 0-1), 6:15 p.m.

Colorado (Chacin 3-5) at Arizona (Corbin 6-8), 7:40 p.m.

San Francisco (Zito 14-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 12-11), 8:10 p.m.

GA 7 10 9 12 16 15

Monday’s games No Games Scheduled.

Chicago 000 004 016 — 11 15 0 Cleveland 000 000 000 — 0 2 1 H.Santiago, Crain (8), Septimo (9) and Pierzynski; Kluber, J.Smith (6), S.Barnes (7), C.Allen (8), E.Rogers (8), Maine (9) and C.Santana. W—H.Santiago 4-1. L—Kluber 2-5. HRs—Chicago, Viciedo (23).

Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 2, Atlanta 1 Philadelphia 2, Washington 0 Miami 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Houston 3, Chicago Cubs 0 Milwaukee 5, San Diego 3 St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 2 Colorado at Arizona, Late San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, Late

GF 14 17 15 9 11 10

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U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 5 3 2 0 0 16 13 6 Spokane 3 2 1 0 0 12 8 4 Seattle 4 2 2 0 0 12 13 4 Everett 4 1 2 0 1 12 19 3 Tri-City 4 1 3 0 0 10 15 2 Notes — a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL (overtime loss) or SOL (shootout loss).

AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 000 100 100 — 2 4 0 New York 090 000 01x — 10 13 0 Buchholz, Aceves (2), Beato (5), A.Miller (7), A.Bailey (8) and Saltalamacchia; Sabathia, F.Garcia (9) and R.Martin, C.Stewart. W—Sabathia 15-6.

L—Buchholz 11-8. HRs—Boston, Nava (6). New York, Cano (31), Granderson (41), R.Martin (21), Teixeira (24).

PctWCGB .581 — .544 — .528 2 1/2

Central Division W LOTLSOL 3 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 0

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Prince George 4 3 0 1 0 18 Kamloops 4 3 0 0 1 15 Victoria 4 3 1 0 0 13 Kelowna 4 1 2 1 0 11 Vancouver 4 1 3 0 0 12

Monday’s Major League Linescores

GB — 9 13 18 1/2 31

GP 4 4 4 4 4 4

GA 22 6 16 16 16 22

Millette Bellerive Dumba Fafard Kambeitz Underwood Hak Pouliot Boomgaarden Bartosak Thiel Bittner Doetzel Fleury Maxwell Miller

practice squad. Signed CB Marshay Green to the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed CB Aaron Berry.

Waived TE Dedrick Epps.

ST. LOUIS RAMS — Released C Chase Beeler from the practice squad. Signed T Ty Nsekhe to the practice squad.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS—Signed DT Kade Weston and LB Kye Stewart.

HOCKEY BRYNAS IF — Signed Toronto D Cody Franson to a one-year contract.

American Hockey League CONNECTICUT WHALE — Signed F Jordie Johnston.

NORFOLK ADMIRALS — Signed F Kenndal McArdle to a training camp tryout.

ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS — Added F Rob Bellamy and F Chris Campanale to the roster. Announced D Kyle Bushee was called up to Grand Rapids (AHL) and F Dustin Gazley was called up to Binghamton (AHL).

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PA 59 17 42 72 76 91 112 115 103 113 149 196

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San Diego Denver Kansas City Oakland

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Monday’s Game Chicago 34, Dallas 18 Thursday, Oct. 4 Arizona at St. Louis, 6:20 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7 Baltimore at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

Atlanta at Washington, 11 a.m.

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

Green Bay at Indianapolis, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m.

Miami at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Seattle at Carolina, 2:05 p.m.

Chicago at Jacksonville, 2:05 p.m.

Buffalo at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

Tennessee at Minnesota, 2:25 p.m.

Denver at New England, 2:25 p.m.

San Diego at New Orleans, 6:20 p.m.

Open: Dallas, Detroit, Oakland, Tampa Bay Monday, Oct. 8 Houston at N.Y. Jets, 6:30 p.m.

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B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012

Katz never thought Seattle threat would anger fans EDMONTON OILERS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The owner of the Edmonton Oilers says he never realized that threatening to move his NHL team to Seattle would trigger a firestorm of fan anger against him in the Alberta capital.

“There was probably a little too much (bareknuckled Mark) Messier and not enough (graceful Wayne) Gretzky in the way that we conveyed things,” Katz said Monday in a radio interview.

“What we didn’t consider was how our supporters or our fans would feel and that was wrong and I apologize for it.”

Katz, speaking in an interview with a team employee, was following up a full-page ad he took out in local newspapers Saturday apologizing for the Seattle gambit. The gambit had brought a deluge of angry, personal, and even vulgar comments against Katz on social media and in letters to the editor.

In the weekend ad, Katz promised in future to be more open on what the Oilers want in the proposed new $475-million cost-shared downtown arena.

“In hindsight, I have underestimated the degree to which it would be up to us to make the case for public funding,” he said in the ad.

“Public communications is not in my nature.

Chalk that up as a personal shortcoming.”

City councillors and Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel called the apology a good first step, but said Katz still must make his case in public why the team feels the deal it made with the city a year ago needs to be changed to deliver millions of dollars more in public subsidies per year to the Oilers.

Katz told the radio show more information has been delivered, but behind closed doors.

“We shared some information with the city and our discussions have been more productive as a result,” he said.

Mandel has set a deadline of Oct. 17 for a deal to be worked out on a rink that on paper will cost $475 million, but, when land costs, loan payments and surrounding amenities are paid for, will come in over $700 million.

Under the deal, taxpayers and ticket buyers would fund the rink and the Oilers would pay $5.5 million a year in lease payments for three decades.

In return, the Oilers would run the arena, pay for its upkeep (estimated at $10 million a year), and keep all revenues from Oiler games, trade shows, concerts, and other events for 11 months out of the year.

Concession sales alone are estimated at $20 million a year. The team would also get naming rights for the rink (valued between $1 million and $3 million a year) and $20 million from the city over 10 years for unspecified advertising.

Construction was to start early in 2013 and be completed by the fall of 2015. However the project went into limbo last month when councillors were told in a closed-door session that Katz had a second look at the numbers and now needed millions of dollars more, including a $6-million annual subsidy for arena operating costs for the team to stay viable in a “small market.”

Red Deer Syncro swim club wins four awards Four members of the Red Deer Synchronized Swim Club were honoured at the annual Alberta Aquatic Awards Banquet in Calgary during the weekend.

Lisa Dahlke was named the national senior athlete of the year with Kyra McMurray the provincial athlete of the year, Annette Wegner the provincial coach of the year and Lynn Faris the volunteer of the year.

Dahlke has been involved in synchronized swimming for nine years and has participated provincially, nationally and internationally. She was fifth in the Canada Games trials and secured a spot on the Alberta Canada Games team that captured silver in Hali-

fax. Dahlke also won silver at the Western Canadian Championships in the solo event as well as finishing fourth at the Canadian National Synchro Swim finals in the solo division.

McMurray joined the Red Deer Club in 2011 and during her first season in the 10-and-under category won her figures and solo competitions at all three provincial meets as well as taking top spot in the championship round.

She received an award of excellence with the highest scores in her age group for figures.

McMurray competed for the Red Deer 12-and-under team, which placed third and fourth in the provincial meets. McMur-

ray also competes for the Marlins Swim Club and qualified for the provincial all-star team and competed at the Speedo Swim Alberta Meet, where she won silver in the 100-metre butterfly. She holds the provincial record in the butterfly for her age group with the Alberta Summer Swim Association.

McMurray will move up to the 12-and-under in the synchro duet category and the 13-15 year-old team category.

Wegner, who is the Red Deer head coach, has coached the Red Deer club at the provincial and national championships duet and solo competition.

Faris is the president of the Red Deer club.

Bantam AAA Thanksgiving tournament starts Friday The Red Deer Rebels Black will take on the Airdrie Xtreme at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Arena in one of two opening games of the Red Deer Minor Hockey Bantam AAA Thanksgiving tournament.

The Rebels White will face Spruce Grove at the same time at the Kinex.

In 7 p.m. games, the Rebels Black and Rebels White will clash at the Arena and Airdrie will battle Spruce Grove at the Kinex.

Round-robin play will conclude Saturday with games at 10 a.m. — Rebels White vs. Airdrie at the Arena and Rebels Black vs. Spruce Grove at the

RDC ATHLETICS MEDICINE HAT — The RDC women captured bronze at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference golf championships Monday.

They finished behind Grant MacEwan and Medicine Hat and earned the right to compete at the Canadian championships, Oct. 1519 in Oshawa.

Melissa Koster led the team with a 197 total after shooting a 103 Monday. Rochelle French came in at 112-112—224.

On the men’s side RDC was last out of six teams after Kyle Morrison was forced to play with a damaged knee that is expected to

Kinex — and the semifinals will go at 2 p.m. at both facilities. The consolation final is scheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m., with the championship final to follow at 12:45 p.m. Both games are set for the Arena. ● The Red Deer TBS Chiefs picked up their first win of the peewee AA hockey season during the weekend, beating the visiting Sylvan Lake Lakers 6-3.

Ty Herle fired three goals for the Chiefs, who got a pair from Josh Tarzwell and one from Eric Moore.

Bretton Park made 39 saves for the winners, who improved to 1-2.

need surgery.

Morrison, who was allowed to use a cart, had an 82 Monday after an 83 Sunday. Jeff Northcott led the RDC team with a 76-81—157 total, which left him in sixth place.

Lethbridge won the men’s team title with Grant MacEwan second, Medicine Hat third, Olds fourth and NAIT fifth. ● The RDC Kings won two of three starts in the CIS/ACAC Showcase basketball tournament during the weekend.

The Kings beat the University of Alberta, Augustana Vikings 9678 and the Medicine Hat College Rattlers 80-65 before losing to the University of Alberta Golden Bears 116-73.

“Our focus was to get everyone playing time and for them to work through their mistakes and get a feel of our style of play,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger. “We were missing Joel (Carroll) all weekend as he was with the golf team, plus we were without a few others in a couple of games, so it worked out fine.

“We got a chance to see how we measure up.”

This weekend the Kings travel to Lethbridge to play the U of L in a scrimmage practice game and also face the Calgary Crunch pro team.

“They’re scrimmage games where don’t even use our regular jerseys,” said Pottinger.

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In Search of Pictures and Stories . . . of yourself, your family, loved ones or friends who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Korean ConÀict, Desert Storm, Afghanistan or any of Canada’s Peacekeeping Missions.

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Man fined for choking cat STETTLER MAN ADMITS TO VARIETY OF CHARGES

METHODISM FOR 125 YEARS IN RED DEER Red Deer historian Michael Dawe will take listeners on a fascinating journey through 125 years of Methodism in Red Deer on Oct. 18. The talk gets underway at 7 p.m. at the Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.). Admission is by donation. For more information, contact Linda at 403-347-6073.

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF A Stettler man has been fined $300 for injuring his girlfriend’s cat and another $1,500 for his third impaired driving charge.

Appearing by closed-circuit TV from the Red Deer Remand Centre, Ricky Kevin Lutz, 53, pleaded guilty in Red Deer provincial court on Friday to a variety of charges, including being in care and control of a motor vehicle while the alcohol in his bloodstream was over the legal limit of .08 (80 mg of alcohol per

100 ml of blood) and to wilfully hurting, maiming or attempting to kill an animal.

Court heard that Lutz had been drinking at home on Sept.

25 when he became involved in a heated discussion, during which he proposed getting rid of stray cats in the neighbourhood, Crown prosecutor Jillian Brown said in reading the facts.

The girlfriend’s cat was on a leash in the yard at the time.

Brown said Lutz threatened to kill the cat and take it to the dump.

He grabbed it by the throat and squeezed until its tongue

protruded from its mouth.

He then squeezed the cat so hard around its body that it sprayed feces and the girlfriend reported she could hear the sound of bones crunching.

Ordered to leave the house, Lutz drove to a shop in another part of town, parked his vehicle and went to sleep until being awakened and arrested by RCMP. Brown said the cat appears to have recovered from its injuries.

Lutz was given six months to pay fines and surcharges totalling $2,600, including fines for

failing to comply with an undertaking.

Judge Thomas Schollie said he was ordering fines instead of jail time so Lutz can continue to work and raise money, including the money he will need to support two households as well as himself.

Besides providing support for the girlfriend who owns the cat, Lutz is also responsible for supporting his ex-wife and two teenaged children.

Schollie advised Lutz to “try to stay sober.” bkossowan@reddeeradvocate. com

WATER AND SEWER WORK

CORRECTIONS ● A story in Saturday’s Advocate had some incorrect information about a Veteran Affairs Commendation to a Red Deer man. Sam (Sietze) VanGunst was one of 11 people from the Prairie provinces who earned the commendation.

VanGunst was recognized for his service to war veterans.

VanGunst, who is a retired Canadian Forces veteran, earned his commendation for his many services to the care and well-being of war veterans and to the remembrance of their contributions, sacrifices and achievements. He is an active member of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry Association. ● In Monday’s Advocate, it was inaccurately reported what the Red Deer Symphony received in grant funding through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts grant was reduced by a third over the past three years — to $54,000 from a previous $87,000 in 2010-2011.

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Employees with Pidherney’s Construction work on a water and sewage service extension which will service the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Tourism Red Deer building at Heritage Ranch on Monday. Construction is necessary to ensure a reliable water supply, adequate fire protection and efficient sewage disposal systems at Heritage Ranch and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Tourism Red Deer.

Ice hut drive nets award A drive to encourage ice fishers to pull their huts of the lake before it’s too late has netted an award for the Sylvan Lake Management Committee.

The award recognizes the “Take It Off — Respect Sylvan Lake” campaign that was launched last winter to deal with a persistent problem of abandoned ice huts.

As the ice melts, debris left behind sinks to the bottom or floats about the lake, posing environmental and safety risks.

The program included education, voluntary ice hut registration, and a joint municipal and provincial effort to haul ice huts away at the end of the season.

In 2011, nearly two dozen huts were left out on the lake when the ice started to melt. The new program was largely credited with reducing the numbers to a handful this past spring.

The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association recognized the committee’s campaign with a Municipal Sustainability Award for Leadership at its annual convention on Sept. 25.

So successful was the ice hut program that the AUMA voted in favour of a resolution calling on the province to undertake a mandatory ice fishing hut registration program.

The Sylvan Lake Management Committee is a partnership between the Town of Sylvan Lake, Red Deer and Lacombe Counties and five summer villages around the lake.

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BRIEFS Court date in November in child’s death A man accused of the death of his fourmonth-old daughter will return to court in November.

Julian Thompson, 22, appeared with his lawyer before Justice Monica Bast in Red Deer Court of Queen’s bench on Monday.

Defence counsel Patty MacNaughton said she and the Crown are now negotiating a plea for Thompson, who is charged with seconddegree murder in connection with the death last Dec. 2 of Zaria McCall.

Red Deer City RCMP have alleged that family members brought the baby to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre with head injuries and that she was rushed from there to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. She died there the next day.

Court proceedings had been delayed because of confusion involving psychiatric assessments performed on Thompson.

MacNaughton sought a second assessment, stating that the wrong tests were performed the first time.

Thompson remains in custody pending his next court appearance, set for Court of Queen’s Bench on Nov. 5.

Library director retiring After almost a quarter century with the Red Deer Public Library, the director is retiring.

Dean Frey is set to leave the post next year.

“I wish to commend Dean for his 24 years of service to the citizens of Red Deer and for leaving Red Deer Public Library in a great position to continue to be one of the best libraries in Canada,” said Duncan Anderson, library board chair, in a new release.

“On behalf of the board of trustees I also wish Dean and his family all the best in retirement.”

Frey oversaw many changes in library services during his tenure, including the transitions from card catalogue and stamped cards to an integrated online system and selfcheckout, from books to eReaders, from film to digital video and from LPs and audio cassettes to digital sound formats.

Three major construction projects within the Red Deer Public Library system, one of which won’t be completed by the time Frey retires, are also a part of his legacy. Both the downtown and Dawe branches underwent renovation projects during his tenure. He also assisted in the planning for the new Timberlands branch, which is scheduled to open in 2014.

The library board has approved the recruiting and hiring of a replacement director, who would start work in July 2013.

Sex case trial in 2013 A Red Deer businessman and former teacher accused of sexually assaulting one of his students will go to trial in the fall of 2013.

Warren Dexter Fertig, 71, is accused in connection with incidents that occurred during the mid-1970s, when he was a teacher at the River Glen School.

Fertig is accused of sexually assaulting a student, starting when she was 12 years old.

Fertig was ordered to stand trial during a preliminary hearing held on Aug. 18, when it was determined that the Crown has sufficient evidence to proceed to trial.

A four-day trial has been set, beginning on Nov. 5, 2013.

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BRIEFS Public and Downtown markets to wrap up A couple of key venues for buying local foods and products are ready to wrap it up for the season.

Wednesday will be the last day for the Downtown Market in Red Deer, held in the parking lot at Little Gaetz Avenue and 48th Street and running from 4 to 7 p.m.

The Red Deer Public Market will wrap up its 42nd season on Saturday, running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Red Deer Arena parking lot, directly east of the Lodge Hotel.

Janice Shimek, promotions director for the Red Deer Downtown Business Association, said closing of the Wednesday market was timed to give people an opportunity to shop for their Thanksgiving dinners.

Vendors at both markets will have an abundance of fall produce on hand, including pumpkins and other squashes, fresh meat and plenty of baked goods.

Bar accused of allowing minors Operators of a Red Deer liquor establishment are now before the courts, accused of allowing minors to enter their place of business.

Principals representing 1476956 Alberta Ltd. made their first appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Sept.

25 to answer 12 counts of allowing people under the age of majority to enter a licensed establishment where minors are prohibited.

The company’s plea and election was reserved until it’s next court appearance, set for Nov. 13.

Foodgrains projects net $135,000 Two Central Alberta farming projects helping the world’s needy have raised a combined total of $135,000.

And the Canadian Foodgrains Bank will end up a lot richer, once the $62,000 from the Ponoka Foodgrains Project and the $73,000 collected through the Central Alberta Foodgrains Project.

For every dollar raised, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) contributes $4.

The Ponoka project would then raise a total of $310,000 while the

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Judy Boyd from the Medicine River Wildlife Centre holds Otis the Owl while Carter Clark, 4, pets the owl softly.

Representatives from the centre were at Bower Mall on Saturday for a fundraising launch which included calendars and books. Also on display was a car for the centre purchased with fundraising dollars.

Central Alberta project picked up $365,000.

Larry Henderson, spokesman for the Ponoka project, said that 11 combines took two hours to take off 65 bushels of barley to the acre.

The crop was sold for $57,000 to local farmers for feed.

About 200 people attended a catered lunch and donated $3,600.

Staff at Alberta Financial Services Corp. in Lacombe collected $900.

Doug Maas of the Central Alberta Foodgrains Project said that their second field was harvested on Saturday with the help of seven combines.

The crop of canola sold for $25,200 to Viterra grain elevator east of Lacombe.

About 200 people showed up for a barbecue and donated $1,500.

Another field was harvested earlier,

raising more than $28,000.

The $73,000 total was the second best year in the 17 years of operating, said Maas.

Last year’s larger operation of 154 acres raised more than $100,000.

Maas said next year’s field involves about 120 acres on Hwy 11, not far from the community of Haynes east of Joffre.

Mountie beating trial jury selection in May Jury selection is set for the morning of May 14 for the trial of a Sylvan Lake man charged in connection with the beating of a local Mountie.

Trial dates were set on Monday for Richard Ivan Tuck, 40, who is charged with aggravated assault, assaulting a

police officer, obstructing or resisting a police officer and disobeying a court order.

The charges were laid following an incident in Sylvan Lake in the early hours of Sept. 11, 2011, when local Mounties were called to break up a fight.

Tuck’s son, Danton Rick Tuck, 18, was sentenced in August to serve 45 days in jail for assaults on three men, including the RCMP officer.

The third man accused in the incident, Stan Gilmour, 28, of Calgary, pleaded guilty earlier to resisting arrest and was fined $1,000.

Represented by Edmonton lawyer Arnold Piragoff, Richard Ivan Tuck is to be tried by a Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench justice and jury, with the trial scheduled for May 14 to 17.

Chinese firm pleads guilty in worker deaths, most charges withdrawn

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ST. ALBERT — A Chinese engineering firm has pleaded guilty to three workplace safety charges after admitting its unsafe practices resulted in the deaths of two foreign workers and injuries to another five in a 2007 oilsands accident.

A total of 53 charges involving three different companies — including Calgary-based Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) — were originally laid, but prosecutor Marshall Hopkins said the Crown is content with the pleas.

“We’re content the public interest has been served,” said Hopkins, who added the case has added clarity to how foreign companies operating in Canada should be dealt with.

Sinopec Shanghai Engineering Co. Canada pleaded guilty. Another 11 charges against it were withdrawn.

A total of 10 charges against Sinopec Shanghai Engineering Company — a related but separate company — were also withdrawn. All 29 charges against CNRL were stayed, meaning the government can reactivate them at any time over the next year.

The pleas were entered Sept. 5, but did not come to light until Monday when a trial was supposed to begin.

According to an agreed statement of facts filed in court, problems at CNRL’s Horizon project near Fort McMurray, Alta., began in late 2006 when 132 Mandarin-speaking Chinese workers recruited by SSEC Canada were late in getting to the worksite, where they were to build large metal storage

tanks. The case was delayed for years by uncertainty over which company was responsible and whether they would be responsible as an employer, contractor or prime contractor.

The uncertainty also inflated the number of charges, as prosecutors wanted to make sure they had something they could proceed with before the statute of limitations on the Occupational Health and Safety Act ran out.

Sinopec Shanghai Engineering Co. also went to the Alberta Court of Ap-

peal in a losing effort to argue that it hadn’t been properly served with legal documents, since it had no presence in Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear a challenge.

Hopkins said the three charges to which SSEC Canada pleaded guilty cover the two deaths and two most serious injuries. Sentencing against SSEC Canada is to be held Jan. 24.

A joint submission has been made for a $1.5-million fine, the maximum penalty.

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Beef producers fear crisis FROM CLOSURE OF PACKER

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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR If the closure of XL Foods Inc.’s packing plant in Brooks persists, its impact on beef producers could escalate from being a minor setback to becoming a financial crisis, says an industry official.

Doug Sawyer, a cow-calf producer from Pine Lake who chairs the Alberta Beef Producers, said Monday that the loss of XL Foods’ slaughter capacity is significant.

“They process at least a third of our cattle,” he said, adding that feedlot operators are being forced to hold onto cattle and feed them — a significant expense given the current high cost of feed.

“When you’ve got a fat animal, your cost per day per animal is probably over $4.”

Plus, continued Sawyer, feeding cattle beyond their market weight can result in meat that is fattier and less valuable.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency temporarily suspended XL Foods’ licence on Thursday due to concerns that beef

products contaminated with E. coli had been shipped from the plant. Meat sold at dozens of stores in Canada and beyond has also been recalled.

Sawyer said one option for affected cattle feeders is to ship their livestock to the United States for processing. But the associated transportation costs and discounted purchase prices would also mean a big financial hit.

“It could be $200 to $300 per animal,” said Sawyer, noting that that alternative will become more attractive as time passes.

“Certainly, the guys are looking at it.”

Cattle feeders aren’t the only ones watching the XL Foods situation closely.

“It’s also hurting the cow-calf producers, because this is the time of year when we normally bring cows off pasture and we market our cull cows,” said Sawyer.

With packing plant and feedlot capacity limited, those farmers will have to incur the additional cost of feeding their cows and calves, or pondering other options.

“Everybody is a little edgy. Nobody knows really what to do.”

Sawyer said he met with Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Agriculture Min-

ister Verlyn Olson in Calgary on Sunday.

Then on Monday, he flew to Ottawa for a previously scheduled beef industry roundtable involving federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and other members of his department.

Both levels of government are doing what they can to resolve the situation, said Sawyer, but there are limits to what they can do.

“This is really between XL Foods and the CFIA, and they’re the ones that have to get it fixed. But anything that we can do to support it, we are doing.”

He expressed optimism that things will be resolved quickly and before producers are hurt too badly. However, added Sawyer, it’s impossible to know what will happen.

When the industry does return to normal, there may be some residual impact on beef consumption, he acknowledged.

“When something like this happens, there’s always a little blip on the market.”

But the Canadian beef industry has a good reputation for the quality of its products and its commitment to safety, he added. That should win back most consumers. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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WestJet fixes computer problem CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. says operations are back to normal after computer troubles caused flights to be delayed and cancelled. The computer at WestJet’s Calgary headquarters that generates flight plans stopped working properly for two hours late Sunday afternoon.

Airline spokesman Robert Palmer says that meant WestJet (TSX:WJA) staff had to generate the flight plans manually, which took longer. About 95 flights were delayed, mostly on Sunday, as a result of the glitch.

Air Canada expands with Sky Regional MONTREAL — Air Canada gave assurances Monday that its expanded relationship with Sky Regional Airlines to include routes to the U.S. won’t result in pilot layoffs, citing its plan to hire hundreds of new employees.

The Montreal-based airline said it will transfer 15 Embraer 175 jets in its mainline fleet to non-unionized Sky Regional, which will fly them under the Air Canada Express banner on short flights, mainly from Toronto and Montreal to cities in the northeastern U.S. The change flows out of an arbitrated pilots contract that allows the airline to outsource more of its large regional jet business to regional carriers such as Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) and Sky Regional. Sky Regional already operates flights using five Q400 turboprops between Montreal and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport under the Air Canada Express name.

The transfer of the 15 regional jets is expected to be made between February and June 2013.

Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) announced the deal with Sky Regional as it also announced plans to add two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its fleet next year as part a move to grow its international business.

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Passengers make their way to a Jetstream 32 airplane bound for Fort McMurray at the Red Deer Regional Airport on Monday. Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. has launched scheduled service between Red Deer and Fort McMurray, with return trips available on Mondays and Fridays. During the month of October, one-way fares between Red Deer and Fort McMurray are $199, including all fees and taxes. Northwestern also flies between Red Deer and Kelowna, with one-way trips on that route currently discounted to $159.

Ottawa won’t change EI, admits not all will be better off

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Human Resources Minister Diane Finley is sticking to her guns on controversial changes to employment insurance, although she concedes not all workers will be better off.

The minister told the House of Commons on Monday her pilot project will help Canadians remain attached to the labour force while collecting EI benefits, and will encourage them to work longer hours.

The pilot, introduced Aug. 5, replaces the previous system that clawed back EI claimants who found part-time jobs once their pay exceeded 40 per cent of their benefits, or $75 a week, whichever was greater.

The new program reduced the clawback on new earnings to 50 per cent, but kicks in with the first dollar earned, not at 40 per cent.

The effect is that low-wage

earners will wind up penalized by the new system; however, those who work longer hours and at higher pay will wind up being able to keep more of their earnings.

NDP members tabled a motion Monday asking the government to take steps to fix the program, with one MP saying four in 10 affected by the program would wind up with less take-home pay under the new system.

“This country is short of workers. We have employers who are begging for skilled labour ... and the old system discouraged people from working more than one day a week,” Finley responded.

“There are cases, yes, where somebody was better (off) on day one, but they were totally discouraged from working days two, three and four.”

British Columbia MP Kennedy Steward noted the average EI recipient receives about $360 in weekly benefits, mean-

ing he or she would have little incentive to find work unless it paid at least $300 a week.

If the part-time job paid only half that, the worker would be about $70 worse off under the new rules as opposed to the old.

“The minister should admit she made a mistake here and redesign the program so it works properly,” he said.

Finley has been under attack on the changes almost from the first day Parliament resumed in mid-September, with Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner of Nova Scotia leading the charge, peppering the government with examples of individuals adversely impacted.

During debate in the House, Finley said the program encourages unemployed Canadians “to work more while on claim.” She said the old system discouraged workers from seeking to earn more beyond a certain point.

Fed is taking bold steps to lower rates because economy is growing too slowly

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a wide-ranging defence Monday of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive policies to stimulate the still-weak economy.

The Fed needs to drive down long-term borrowing rates because the economy isn’t growing fast enough to reduce high unemployment, Bernanke said in a speech to the Economic Club of Indiana. The U.S. unemployment rate is 8.1 per cent.

Low rates could also help shrink the federal budget deficit by easing the government’s borrowing costs and generating tax revenue from stronger growth, Bernanke argued.

The chairman cautioned Congress against adopting a law that would allow it to monitor the Fed’s interest-rate discussions.

The House has passed legislation to broaden

Congress’ investigative authority over the Fed — authority that would include a review of interestrate policymaking. The Senate hasn’t adopted the bill.

Bernanke warned that such a step would improperly inject political pressure into the Fed’s private deliberations and affect the officials’ decisions.

His speech follows the Fed’s decision at its Sept. 12-13 meeting to launch a new mortgagebond buying program. The goal is to try to drive low mortgage rates even lower to encourage home buying. Increased home sales could help spur hiring and accelerate economic growth.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is already 3.4 per cent, a record low. But some economists think home loan rates could fall further, in part because long-term Treasury yields are much lower: T he rate on the 10-year Treasury is just 1.62 per cent.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association — Central Alberta Region, has announced its board for the 2012-13 year.

Lisa Buckingham of Trail Appliances is president, with Dan Ouwehand of Carpet Colour Centre — Carpet One past-president. Kevin Wilkie of True-Line Homes is first vicepresident, John Christie is second vice-president and Leigh Stuart of Red Deer Overdoor remains on the executive as treasurer.

Newly elected to the board for two-year terms are Brad Lashmar of Central Alberta Tile One, Pam Cameron of Asset Builders, Troy Walker of Laebon Homes, and John deRegt of Wolf Creek Building Supplies Ltd. Re-elected for an additional two years as a director is Gregg Broks of Melcor Developments.

Lori Erickson of Landmark Homes, Mike Bray of Bowood Homes, and Tim Jackson of Audio Innovations all remain on the board for the second year of their two-year terms.

Retiring from the board are Steve Bontje of Laebon Homes, Greg Ganske of Window Masters, Chris Wallace of Colbray Homes and Ryan Philip of Red Deer Lighting.

Denie Olmstead is the CHBA’s executive officer.

African officials to vist Better October than January.

That mighty be the consensus of a delegation from South Africa when they visit Red Deer Oct. 19 and 20.

Two representatives of the South African High Commission and the South African consulate-general will be in the city as part of a week-long tour of Alberta.

The trio will meet with economic development personnel and government officials here, and spend time at Central Alberta businesses, industrial parks and Red Deer College.

Cal Dallas, Alberta’s minister of international and intergovernmental relations and the MLA for Red Deer South, will serve as their host.

Gary Slipp, manager of Central Alberta: Access Prosperity, said the visit will provide a good opportunity for local businesses to build relationships with South Africa.

The South Africans will present at an Oct. 19 luncheon at Red Deer College, and are also expected to take part in the Red Deer College Wine Auction and Dinner on Oct. 20. This year’s wine auction will feature wines of South Africa.

Anyone interested in attending the networking luncheon, or who would like more information about the South African Mission, can call Slipp at 403-342-3103 or go to the Access Prosperity website at www.accessprosperity.ca.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 103.69 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 76.70 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.43 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.77 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.30 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 82.64 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 68.82 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.19 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.95 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 29.32 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 38.62 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.90 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.64 General Motors Co. . . . . 23.09 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 16.52 Research in Motion. . . . . . 7.69 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 37.60 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 34.82 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 62.49 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.13 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 44.67 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 71.00 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.66 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 34.29 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 10.97 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.20 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.46 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 51.79 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.05 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 17.51 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 41.18 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.28 First Quantum Minerals . 20.97 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 45.43 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.57 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 46.50 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . 10.19 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 43.00 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.87 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 29.04

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 24.23 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 28.60 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 45.05 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.60 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 44.21 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 30.95 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.65 Canyon Services Group. 11.64 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 34.56 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.700 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 22.39 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.54 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.80 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 33.67 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . 1.890 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 26.79 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.59 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.56 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.88 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.67 Penn West Energy . . . . . 13.90 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.68 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.71 Pure Energy . . . . . . . . . . 10.99 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 32.64 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 13.31 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.89 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.90 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 46.05

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed the session in positive territory on Monday, but well off earlier gains, as trader sentiment improved on good manufacturing numbers out of the U.S. The S&P/TSX composite index ended ahead 52.73 points to 12,370.19 on the first trading day of the fourth quarter. The main index had moved as much as 135 points higher earlier in the session.

The TSX Venture Exchange crept up 4.19 points to 1,338.70, and the Canadian dollar gained 0.05 of a cent to 101.76 cents US. Ben Bernanke defended the Fed’s moves to stimulate the economy in a speech to the Economic Club of Indiana in Indianapolis. He said the Fed’s strategy remains the same, and that it needs to drive down borrowing rates because the economy isn’t growing fast enough to reduce high unemployment.

The state of the U.S. economy has been a persistent concern, though the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of U.S. purchasing managers, offered a little relief. The index of factory activity rose to 51.5 in September, up from 49.6 in August. A reading above 50 signals expansion and below indicates contraction.

“You are going to see some signs of encouragement from that, but at the same time exports are still shrinking,” said Gavin Graham, president of Graham Investment Strategy Ltd. China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index for September came in at 49.8, marking a further contraction in activity in the region. Meanwhile, the eurozone’s manufacturing sector experienced a better month, though its September PMI still contracted for the 14th consecutive month.

“If the weakness in China and Europe continues, those are major markets for the U.S., it’s going to be

difficult for it to disclose strength,” Graham added.

Also, the results of an independent audit of 14 Spanish banks were released after the market close on Friday and showed lenders need an extra C60 billion (US$77.6 billion) in capital. The figure is roughly as expected and well within the C100 billion in rescue loans that Madrid can get from fellow eurozone countries to help the banks.

But there were still concerns that Moody’s ratings agency could downgrade Spain’s debt rating to junk status.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrials rose 77.98 points to 13,515.11. The Nasdaq composite index slid 2.70 points to 3,113.53 and the S&P 500 index was up 3.82 points to 1,444.49.

In commodities, November crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange gained 29 cents to US$92.48 a barrel. The TSX energy sector was up 1.3 per cent.

The gold sector moved higher as December gold bullion increased $9.40 to US$1,783.30 an ounce, while December copper was up 2.8 cents at US$3.79 a pound.

In Canadian corporate developments, Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) said it has signed a deal to buy Ixetic Verwaltungs GmbH, a manufacturer of automotive vacuum, engine and transmission pumps for C308 million. The company also said a subsidiary has signed a deal with a joint-venture partner to buy the remaining 50 per cent stake in STT Technologies, a supplier of transmission and engine oil pumps. Shares of Magna rose 1.8 per cent, or 76 cents, to $43.27.

Wi-LAN Inc. (TSX:WIN) said it has bought a portfolio of more than 150 patents and patent applications from Alvarion Ltd. for $19 million. Its shares were down two cents to $5.51.

Agrium Inc. shares (TSX:AGU)

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 58.40 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 53.99 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.95 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 29.78 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 28.32 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 22.29 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 38.04 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 59.28 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 11.87 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 74.52 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 56.85 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 23.07 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.80

rose nearly 1.7 per cent to C$103.69 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In New York, the stock shot up 2.1 per cent to US$105.53. An investor pushing for changes at Agrium laid out its case publicly for the first time on Monday, arguing it could add US$50 to the Canadian fertilizer company’s share price.

And two Canadian companies made changes to their top positions.

Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TSX:TPX.B) appointed a new chief executive to head its Canadian operations while merging its U.K. business with the recently acquired StarBev. Its shares were off five per cent, or $2.45, at $42.55.

SNC-Lavalin’s chief executive made his first speech while in the new role. Robert Card said he is keeping all options open as he looks to regain investor confidence in the embattled engineering and construction company. Shares fell 35 cents to $37.60.

MARKETS CLOSE Highlights at close Monday Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,370.19, up 52.73 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,338.70, up 4.19 points TSX 60 — 706.64, up 3.77 points Dow — 13,515.11, up 77.98 points S&P 500 — 1,444.49, up 3.82 points Nasdaq — 3,111.53, down 2.70 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 101.76 cents US, up 0.05 of a cent Pound — C$1.5853, down 0.17 of a cent Euro — C$1.2665, up 0.32 of a cent Euro — US$1.2888, up 0.39 of a cent Oil futures: US$92.48 per barrel, up $0.29 (November contract) Gold Futures: US$1,783.30 per oz., up $9.40 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $35.638 per oz., up $0.346 $1,145.76 per kg., up $11.12

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Target’s entry to eat into sales at other companies: report four prime store locations in three cities — Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa.

The arrival will also eat into Wal-Mart’s business, the report said, noting that Target’s chief rival “may implement several ‘mitigation and offset’ strategies to minimize Target’s net impact on their business.”

Wal-Mat Canada (NYSE:WMT), a subsidiary of the world’s biggest retailer, has said it is confident it’s prepared for Target’s arrival.

Canadian Tire is expected to take a hit, but Barclays analyst Jim Durran notes that when Wal-Mart first launched in Canada, Canadian Tire was able to recover by the following year.

Syncrude to extend life of Mildred Lake oilsands mine

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Syncrude Canada Ltd. has announced plans to extend the life of its Mildred Lake oilsands mine in northern Alberta by about a decade.

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), which owns the biggest slice of the massive mine, says the MLX project will make use of existing equipment and environmental infrastructure at the site.

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Assuming it receives regulatory approval, construction and spending would begin in the next 10 years.

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In a report assessing the impact of Target’s arrival next year, Barclays Capital said Monday that Wal-Mart, Sears Canada (TSX:SCC), Old Navy, Loblaw’s Joe Fresh brand (TSX:L) and Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) are the retailers most at risk.

Target is preparing to move into Canada, its first expansion outside the U.S. It will begin opening the first of between 125 and 135 stores in March and April at locations once owned by Canadian retailer Zellers.

“Target’s arrival marks the addition of another best-in-class global operator entering the Canadian market. We expect Target to focus on what they are most known for when they arrive: apparel and house goods,” the report said.

“Over time the greatest risk to established retailers is the permanent change in customer traffic patterns that Target could induce,” it said.

However, the investment firm also said other retailers that don’t overlap in their offerings — like dollar stores and higher-end retail stores — may benefit from the increased traffic generated by the new Target stores.

Sears Canada (TSX:SCC) is the most at risk of the general retailers, with significant overlap in its offerings and 37 per cent of its locations less than a kilometre away from a Target location, the report said.

Sears Canada has already been struggling to compete and is revamping many of its locations and slashing prices to contend with lagging sales.

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OTTAWA — Canada’s economy is stronger than previously believed, but not to the extent that it will significantly influence policy decisions.

That is the key conclusion generated by a two-year project undertaken

by Statistics Canada intended to bring how the economy works into sharper focus and update Canada’s reporting to comply with new international standards issued in 2008.

The review’s most immediate impact is to upgrade Canada’s growth in the second quarter of this year by one-tenth of a point to 1.9 per cent, and in the fourth quarter of 2011, by threetenths of a point to 2.2 per cent.

The economy was also stronger in 2011 as a whole and in 2007 and 2008, the agency said, but weaker than reported in 1999. It also tumbled faster and deeper at the start of the 2008-09 great recession.

The final tally, said the agency, is that Canada’s annual growth rate in the last 30 years was 0.14 percentage points higher than previously reported.

Economists were poring over the comprehensive revisions Monday, but the initial take was that while much has changed — including new definitions for categories and the creation of new sub-groups of indicators — the overall effect is fairly marginal.

“The big effort is to make the numbers and concepts more internationally comparable, but I think it carries scant implications for any policy debates,” said Derek Holt, vice-president of economics with Scotia Capital.

CIBC chief economist Avery Shenfeld said one possible implication is that the economy’s output gap — a measure tracked closely by the Bank of Canada to determine if the economy is back to full capacity — might be said to be closed because of the upward revision to 2011. The new data puts growth at 2.6 per cent last year, not 2.4.

That lifts the economy 4.1 per cent above it’s pre-recession level, he said.

But in the end, Shenfeld says applying an economic model shows no “visible change” to the output gap, meaning the economy is still performing below its potential.

“The unemployment rate today is still 7.3 per cent, a level that would be hard to reconcile with a zero output gap measure,” he added.

“All told then, we don’t expect the

new and improved measure of GDP to have any implications for monetary policy.”

Among the biggest revision to annual GDP was for 2008. The agency now says the economy grew 1.1 per cent that year, four-tenths of a point higher than previously reported.

As well, the nominal value of the economy, including inflation, was $36.4 billion — or 2.4 per cent — more than under the previous measurement.

But if the economy was stronger going into the great recession of 2008-09, it also fell faster and deeper once the slump hit.

The new calculations show it contracted 1.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2008, and by 2.2 per cent in the first three months of 2009 — both 0.2 percentage points more than previously calculated.

It all came out in the wash, however, as the 2.8 per cent contraction for all of 2009 was confirmed.

“Overall, in spite of some interesting revisions ... there is not much that changes the broad impression of Canadian economic performance,” summarized economist Jimmy Jean of Desjardins Capital Markets.

Delving into the weeds, the revisions will allow economists and policymakers to more accurately zero in on how specific sectors of the economy are faring, however.

For instance, the new accounting shows that financial corporations, which were separated out from the general business category, are becoming an increasingly significant element of the economy. In 2011, financial firms’ gross operating surplus represented 8.3 per cent of the total share, as opposed to 4.9 per cent in 1997.

As well, Statistics Canada removed non-profit institutions and Aboriginal governments from the household income sector to create a truer picture of family finances.

“As a result of these changes, household disposable income in 2007 was lowered by $45.1 billion. Similarly, per capital disposable income was $26,047, down from the previous estimate of $27,420,” the agency said.

Household expenditures as a percentage of the overall economy also diminished under the redefinition of the category, to 53 from 56 per cent of GDP for the year 2007.

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The RDSO has been hired for a recording project for the children’s book The Adventures of Akai and Mamoo, by Renay Eng-Fisher, Irene Herremans and Holly Speer.

Symphony adding sounds to children’s book A kid’s book about ocean pollution is getting some musical help from the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, in return for a badly needed revenue boost.

The RDSO was hired for a recording project for the children’s book The Adventures of Akai and Mamoo, by Renay Eng-Fisher, Irene Herremans and Holly Speer.

Songs on the CD, Everybody’s World, were created to complement the book’s message of preventing water contami-

nation.

The book project is an example of some of the revenue-generating collaborations the RDSO is starting to embark upon.

These projects are becoming a necessity, said RDSO executive-director Melody McKnight, who recently announced a $50,000 budgetary shortfall for the RDSO. It resulted from a sharper than anticipated decline in provincial government grants.

The orchestral music on the children’s book CD was also arranged by RDSO music director Claude Lapalme,

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who worked from compositions by Cindy Church, Gwen Swick, Richard Harrow, John Reischman, The Jaybirds and others.

As part of the book tour, 16 RDSO musicians will perform songs from the CD at CrossRoads Church in Red Deer County at 7:30 on Saturday, Nov. 3. (For ticket more information, call 403-2423386.)

McKnight said the RDSO will be looking at other commercial ways of increasing revenue, as well as reducing costs by trading services with other Alberta arts groups.

For instance, the Edmonton Opera

recently approached the RDSO to have the Red Deer orchestra play for some Edmonton operas, as well as tours to Fort McMurray.

In exchange, members of the Edmonton Opera will perform at an RDSO concert in Red Deer.

A similar joint concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra has already been announced for June 2013.

McKnight said the RDSO is open to all kinds of inventive ways of balancing the budget. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Original art going on display for October gallery openings

BRIEFS Fly-fisherman to perform his tunes Guitar-playing fly-fisherman Elvin Berthiaume will perform his original tunes at the Red Deer Public Library on Friday.

Berthiaume was inspired to take up the guitar after watching The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show.

He has travelled the world since, playing in various bands, including a stint in the first Canadian group to ever play in Moscow.

The singer/songwriter, who grew up in Alberta’s foothills, has a new CD of original material in the works.

He will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium, next to the Kiwanis Gallery downstairs at the library, during the First Fridays gallery showings.

The Red Deer Arts Council continues to present Pulse of Istanbul: Recent Works by Asta Dale in the Kiwanis Gallery until Oct. 12.

Appeal to get ‘rooted in the arts’ Central Alberta artists are encouraged to “get rooted in the arts.”

A call for submissions has been made for local artworks for an exhibit to be held in Red Deer from May 13 to June 22.

The juried display at the Harris Warke Gallery will be part of the cultural events held next spring to celebrate Red Deer’s selection as host city for the 2013 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Art Awards.

Artists living in Red Deer and Red Deer County are encouraged to create works along the “Get Rooted” theme.

This can be interpreted literally, or metaphorically along the lines of being anchored, centred, entrenched or grounded. The artworks can relate to Red Deer’s geography, centennial or another interpretation.

The submitted works will be judged by a panel of professional artists, based on excellence and thematic relevance. All mediums will be considered, except for performance and video works.

The deadline for submissions is Feb. 22 at 4 p.m.

The guidelines and application forms can be found at www.reddeer.ca/culture.

For more information, call Tanya Zuzak Collard at 403-309-4617.

Gallery IS will temporarily reopen to display some original art during Red Deer’s First Friday gallery openings for October.

Works by gallery coowners Jeri Lynn Ing and Erika Shulz will be shown in an open studio display at 5123 Alexander Way on Friday evening.

Gallery IS was turned into studio space from a commercial gallery last winter, but will be reopened to the public for a 6 to 8 p.m. reception.

The Michener Arts Divas will show their artworks at The Hub on Ross. Artists Michelle, Alexa, and Donna will be at a reception from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday.

Their show will continue to Oct. 31.

Guitar-playing singer/songwriter Elvin Berthiaume will perform his original tunes at the Red Deer Public Library on Friday from 6:30 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium.

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Dear Annie: I am an 88-year-old father with three ing she should treat it as if “nothing happened.” We grown daughters. I have a substantial amount listed hope she will accept this and allow the relationship in my will, which originally was to be equally di- to mend. We suggest asking one of her sisters to act vided. as an intermediary. If she refuses to budge, however, A year ago, my youngest daughter and there is nothing more you can do.

I had a falling out. I said something that Dear Annie: My entire family attended irritated her, and she said I am not almy cousin’s wedding in another state. One lowed to bring up that subject again. I of my children flew in with his wife and replied, “Don’t tell me what I can talk two kids, and the others drove a long disabout. If you don’t like what I say, don’t tance to attend. The wedding was quite call,” and I hung up. elegant, and we had a nice time. We each She took that literally, and even sent lovely gifts that we spent a great deal though I made numerous attempts to of time selecting. reinstate myself into her life, I was reAfter two months, we each received a gebuffed. neric preprinted thank-you note that didn’t I recently had major surgery. My mention the gifts specifically or say anydaughter neither called nor visited. But thing about using them. The notes weren’t her husband sent several emails blameven signed.

MITCHELL ing me for the estrangement, saying I What do you think of this “new” way of & SUGAR should have apologized and what he rewriting thank-you notes? I am so disapally thought of me. pointed in my cousin. I hope the bridal couFrankly, if my daughter had simply ple sees this. — Disheartened Michigander acted like nothing happened, it would Dear Michigander: We hope the preprinthave been over. Considering how I’ve always helped ed note was not the actual thank-you note, but just a her financially, you’d think she would have cut me placeholder letting you know the gift arrived and some slack. they will thank you properly later.

When my daughter made no attempt to end this Dear Annie: After reading numerous stories of hostility after six months, I had my attorney remove married couples saying the passion has left their her as an heir to my estate. I have since learned that marriages, I had to put in my two cents’ worth. My my son-in-law is quite upset about this. I think he’s husband and I have been married for 28 years. I, too, been very instrumental in influencing my daughter’s felt that we were in a rut. A couple of months ago, I behavior. I also believe the only reason he was ever texted a topless photo of myself to my husband while pleasant to me was to ensure my daughter’s inheri- he was at work. tance.

That night, we had the most “fun” we’ve had in Wills can always be changed, and if my daughter years. Now I keep the pictures coming on a random behaves better, I’m happy to reinstate her. But right basis, gradually increasing the raciness. now, I’m still angry and hurt by her intolerable treatThis one little step has been a lifesaver for our ment. Even if this gets resolved, I doubt I will ever marriage. — Somewhere in Virginia feel the same toward either of them, and time is runDear Virginia: As long as no one else uses that ning out. — S.W. in California phone and those photos don’t go viral, we’re all in Dear S.W.: Somehow, this altercation has devel- favor of using whatever spice helps. oped into an argument about money. We agree that Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and your daughter and her husband are behaving ter- Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers colribly. However, your age doesn’t absolve you of ev- umn. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ erything. A good first step toward reconciliation is comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators to apologize for hanging up on her instead of think- Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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HOROSCOPE Tuesday, Oct. 2 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Kelly Ripa, 42; Sting, 61; Annie Leibovitz, 63 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Venus speaks with Saturn today, encouraging a grown up approach with matters of love and money. We’re only too happy to take an adult approach. The right thing to do is also the easiest to follow through on.

It will be a great NADIYA day, enjoy!

SHAH H A P P Y BIRTHDAY: As long as you are mindful to direct your quick emotions, you find ways to push yourself towards some fantastical aims. Inner strength is your greatest blessing. Your efforts to change can have you moving mountains. It will be a great year, enjoy!

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Be an example of your highest values.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Something may be abstract and difficult to grasp, but that’s only on the surface. Make an emotional connection and you will see a benefit to your whole outlook on life. Approach with your heart and you feel it open wider by the moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You feel a return of your confidence. It is genuine and good. You are encouraged to find your faith in the part of yourself that is based on your accomplishments and not just your potential.

You have a lot to be proud of.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can care, even when you aren’t sure, but the need to talk it out and know where you stand in a relationship is long overdue. Now, you get your moment. It may be hard to broach the subject, but if you go with an open heart, deeper understanding will arise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have felt for a long time that there are parts of your life that do not work for you, but you’ve been unsure of how to proceed. Now, the commitment to change is stronger than the fears that have held you back. With it comes the way forward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even when things seemed hard, they were actually getting better in ways you didn’t realize. Your concern now simply needs time to play out.

Everything is moving upward and towards your great advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): We all have times when we feel like we are barely getting by, but other times, it’s our attitude that determines the difference between tedium and excitement. Commit to curiosity today. It can lead to an easier ride and real, tangible prosperity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The dif-

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ference between the mundane and the spectacular can be a matter of perception. You are meeting and exceeding the high bar. Now cut yourself some slack and give yourself a break. You deserve it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Even a life that appears to be of privilege has its share of pain and hardship. You can’t help but feel envious, but glamour is a mask. Look beyond it and see the humanity underneath the illusion of perfection.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every school of wisdom has stated, in their own way, that we need to know suffering in order to uncover our purpose. Joy and sadness go hand in hand. You finally admit what troubles

you. Within that, you also find real hope for a wonderful life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It can be hard to imagine ourselves succeeding in the midst of hurdles, but there is wisdom in a path less than smooth. Your way forward may not be completely clear, but real progress is possible now. Take it all for the good it holds.

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ADAIR Alma 1919 - 2012 Our loving mom, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2012 surrounded by love in her home at West Park Lodge at the age of 93 years.

Alma was born in a brick farm house in Curries, Ontario on May 2, 1919. She came west to Alberta to attend Canadian Nazarene College in Red Deer in 1947. While in college she met her husband Girvin Adair and they were married on April 3, 1952.

Alma is survived by her son; Ryan of Red Deer; grandchildren, Jim, Jason and Liz Cole. Daughter, Vera (Neil) Tomalty of Red Deer; granddaughter, Blair (Mike) Miller; great-grandchildren, Cullin, Rian and Everett; g r a n d d a u g h t e r, L a n e .

Daughter, Cheryl of Innisfail; g r a n d d a u g h t e r, N a t a l i e (Stuart); great-grandchildren, Grayson and Keira; granddaughter, Rachel. Son, Kent (Deb) of Adelaide, Australia; granddaughter, Jessica and grandson, Andrew. Alma was predeceased by her husband Girvin on October 3, 2003. A private family burial will be held at Alto Reste Cemetery.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at Parkland Funeral Home with family friend Reverend Glenn Boyce officiating. If friends so desire memorial donations may be directed to the Gideons or to the Nazarene Church Missionary Society.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Kimberlee Gordon, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

403.340.4040

GARSON Doug Doug Garson peacefully passed away at the Bethany Collegeside in Red Deer on September 25, 2012 at the age of 86 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Church, Beaver Dale, Saskatchewan.

A Panakhyda will be held at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Red Deer at a later date. In lieu of flowers and cards, memorial donations in Doug’s honor may be made directly to the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3932 - 46 Street, Red Deer, AB. T4N 1M1 Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

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BARTA Audrey Moreen Barta passed away September 27, 2012.

Born at Drumheller, November 19, 1930. Audrey will be sadly missed by her husband Slim Barta; daughter, Leona Lowe; sons, Les (Linda) Lowe, Randy (Ethel) Lowe, M i l e s ( Te r e s a ) L o w e ; 1 2 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Daryl, November 25, 1984. If you knew Audrey and she touched your life in any way, we ask you to join us in a Celebration of her life on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, corner of 39th Street & 43rd Avenue, Red Deer, AB. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, Red Deer.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca.

WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

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RAMAGE Netta Ella 1924 - 2012 Mrs. Netta Ramage passed away quietly at the Beverly Care Centre - Glenmore, Calgary, Alberta on September 27, 2012 at the age of 88 years. Netta is survived by her daughters Ann (Neil) Bayers and Andrena Clark, son George (Wendy) Ramage; eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.

She is also survived by a brother Fred and two nieces and one nephew in England.

A Celebration of Netta’s life will be held at Heartland Funeral Services Chapel (4415-49 St, Innisfail, Alberta) on Thursday October 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations can be made directly to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society or to a charity of their choice.

HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD, INNISFAIL, entrusted with arrangements.

403-227-0006 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

In Memoriam VOLSTAD Sharon Elizabeth May 2, 1947 - Sept. 27, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon Elizabeth Vo l s t a d a n n o u n c e s h e r passing on September 27, 2012 after a six month battle with cancer at the age of 65 years. Sharon is survived by her husband; Barry; son, Jason; granddaughter, Morgan; sisters, Lynda (Wayne), and Ta m m i e ( Ti m ) ; n e p h e w, Aaron; nieces, Marnie, Megan and families; as well as Camille Waldo and Kevin (Lee) Waldo. Sharon was predeceased by her dad, D o u g B a n t i n g ; m o t h e r, Claire; brother, Dean; and great nephew, John Douglas.

Sharon’s career spanned 29 years with Co-operators Insurance in and around Red Deer. Her genuine warmth, sense of humor and great smile made her an absolute favorite with her co-workers and clients alike. Sharon’s greatest joy in life was being Super Grandma to her five y e a r o l d g r a n d d a u g h t e r, Morgan Elizabeth. Words simply cannot express how deeply Sharon will be missed by her family and friends. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Parkland Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sharon’s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, #101, 6751 - 52 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4K8.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Kimberlee Gordon, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

403.340.4040

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DAVIDIUK Charlotte (Nee Swain) In spite of her strong will, great determination and pure “Swain stubbornness”, the family of Charlotte Davidiuk are saddened to announce that she has lost her struggle with that vile disease on Sunday, September 30th.

She fought long and well but in the end, could not succeed.

She leaves to mourn her passing her devoted husband, Gordon and her loving son, Craig and his wife, Courtney.

She will also be hugely missed by her brother Don (Joan) Swain, her sister Birdeen (Richard) Sivacoe and her brother Barry Swain.

She was pre-deceased by her father, Marwood Swain, her mother Ollie Wigmore (Swain) and her niece, Leslie Swain.

She left the world as she had lived it with courage, strength and kindness. Festive occasions were always eagerly anticipated at Gord and Charlotte’s welcoming and hospitable home, and “Auntie Char” was truly adored by her nieces and nephews and them by her. She will be long remembered and missed terribly by Lindsay (Linsey) Umrysh and Cailey, Jocelyn (Ameen) Hamdon and Amira, Nadia, Tysir and Aliya, Jamie Swain, Aaron (Laurel) Sivacoe and Savanah, Bradley Sivacoe, and Jessica Swain and Kimberley Swain. Her family were her friends, and her friends were family. During her lifetime in Lacombe, she was always very involved with volunteer work with many organizations and service clubs.

She was generous with her time and was ever willing to do whatever was necessary to assist those people and groups who required her support in any capacity. Charlotte was a warm and charming woman, whose strength, understanding and insight was a blessing to her family and everyone who was fortunate enough to be her friend or kin. Her wicked sense of humour was legendary, and there are many stories out there about her pranks and mischief undertaken either alone or with others. These too will be remembered. We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to the incredible nurses of Home Care Services who were of such assistance and support in making Charlotte’s last days at home as comfortable as possible. A celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held on Saturday October 6th at the old Juniper Emblems building located at 4510 48th ave at 5 o’clock. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, contributions to any of the Cancer societies would be greatly appreciated. Charlotte also requested that people think about signing their organ donation cards on the back of your health care card. Condolences may be made through www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

ALMA ADAIR Dear Mom, Deb, I and the kids are deeply saddened to hear of your passing. I know I have been moving away for a long time but I remember phone conversations over the years were very special to me in many ways. Even though many miles and heaps of water separated us our hearts were always connected.

It pains me to know we will never physically speak to each other again but your peaceful easy going and loving way will always be with me.

So mom rest in peace as everyone of our phone conversations ended I love you and good bye. Speak to you soon. ~Heaps of never ending love Kent, Deb, Andy and Jess

Robert James Coulter Oct. 3, 2011 Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part.

God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.

Love forever, Debbie

HOOD 1922 - 2012 Claybyn Frederick Hood passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 29, 2012. We know he is celebrating his new life with H i s L o r d a n d S a v i o u r.

Claybyn was born July 4, 1922 on the family farm near Grenfell, Saskatchewan. On April 14, 1952 he married Irene Dech the love of his life. In 1964, Canada Trust hired him in Regina SK and transferred him to Red Deer in 1966 as Manager. With a passion for serving others and his community, he served the City of Red Deer in many capacities. This included serving three terms on City Council, President of the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club, Past President and life member of Red Deer Fish and Game, member of Ducks Unlimited and the Museum Society. He leaves to mourn his wife of 60 years Irene, sisters Jane Quiroga, Irene Gataint., and children Cindy (Erik) Mamen, Hardy (Barb) Hood, Lynette (Ed) Grose. Grandchildren - Ashley & Dallas Mamen, Stephen & Dustin Hood, and Emily & Carson Grose, numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Henry Hardy Hood and Pearl Hood, his sister Sue Marshall and brothers Warren Hood and Lewis Hood. A celebration of Claybyn`s life will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Boulevard, on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Claybyn`s memory may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, 202, 5913 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4C4 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta, NWT Division, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 9Z9. Dad loved dogs and ducks, and Fall was his favourite time of year as he spent hours in farmers’ fields hunting geese and ducks with his loyal lab at his side. He is now enjoying the best hunting season ever! Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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SHOTOKAN Karate Club

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OCTOBER 5th & 6th Chris Pal & Chrystal Faction Band at the Red Deer Legion.

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FEMALE, late 50’s looking for male companion of similar age. Reply to Box 1013, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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RED DEER BINGO Centre 4946-53 Ave. (West of Superstore). Precall 12:00 & 6:00. Check TV Today!!!!

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age kids Mon. - Fri. 11:30 5:30 w/entertainment allowance, day rate.

403-896-1697 LIVE IN CAREGIVER FOR 48 yr. old F, ideal position for single lady needing income and home. Exc. living cond., 403-346-3179

CLASSIFIEDS’ THANKSGIVING Hours & Deadlines

LIVE-IN Caregiver for elderly client w/special needs.

44 hrs/wk. $9.91/hr.

Day/night shifts. CPR, 1st Aide. English speaking.

Email: jcpp@shaw.ca

OFFICE & PHONES CLOSED MON. Oct. 8, 2012 Red Deer Advocate Publication dates: SAT. OCT. 6 TUES. OCT. 9 Deadline is: Fri. October 5 @ 5 p.m.

P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must have own vehicle. Call res.

403-348-5456 or 505-7846

Red Deer Life - Sunday Publication date: SUN. OCT. 7 Deadline is: Thur. Oct. 4 @ NOON

Hair Stylists

Central AB Life Publication date: THURS. OCT. 11 Deadline is: Fri. October 5 @ 5 p.m.

Ponoka Publication date: WED. OCT. 10 Deadline is: Thur. October 4 @ 5 p.m.

Rimbey Publication date; TUES. OCT. 9 Deadline is: Thurs. October 4 @ NOON

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Publication date: WED. OCT. 10 FRI. OCT. 12 Deadline is: Fri. October 5 @ NOON Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Publication date: THUR. OCT. 11 Deadline is: Fri. October 5 @ 5 p.m..

Bashaw Publication date: TUES. OCT. 9 Deadline is: Thurs. October 4 @ NOON

CCCSI is hiring sanitation workers for the afternoon and evening shifts. Get paid weekly, $14.22/hr.

Call 403-348-8440 or fax 403-348-8463 JANITORS wanted for evening shifts. Fax resume to 403-342-1897 or call 342-1820

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Duhamel Manning Feehan Warrender Glass LLP Requires the services of a Real Estate Conveyancer with 5 years+ experience.

Builders experience would be an advantage.

Please email resume to ssimmons@altalaw.ca or fax to the attention of Office Manager on 403.343.0891.

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Class 1 driving and oilfield exp. an asset. Good phone and computer skills a must. We provide exc. pay and benefits. Reply to Box 1010 c/o Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Ave. Red Deer T4R 1M9

F/T QC MANAGER with oilfield experience.† Please email resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109.

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND Locally based, home every night!

Qualified applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Emai: hr@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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

Drillers and Driller Assistants with a Class 1 driver’s license.

Apprentice or Journeyman Mechanics Pile Drive Operators Pile Drive Assistants Field Supervisor All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate.

We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment.

Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011.

The right candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please no phone calls.

Base Manager This position will be filled by an out going, professional, team orientated individual that has an understanding of the day to day operations of the c o m p a n y. T h i s p e r s o n needs to interact well with clients as well as his fellow workers. As the company is growing at a rapid pace we are looking for someone who can take control and assist in the day to day operations of the branch he/she is located in.

QUALIFICATIONS: * 5-10 Years management experience * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas Industry * Good working knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry in and around the Red Deer area and Southern Alberta *Must have the following tickets: First Aid, H2S, WHIMIS, TDG

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

We are a busy and progressive snubbing / live well service company with an awesome 15 day on and 6 day off shift rotation and we are rapidly expanding. We need

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DOW CHEMICAL in Prentiss, Alberta is now hiring a

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STEAM TRUCK operator req’d. Must have experience and have clean driver’s abstract, all req’d tickets and reliable transportation. Fax resume 403-348-2918 or email gelliott@telusplanet.net

Must have own transportation. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, and experience with Microsoft Excel is an asset. Your advanced people skills and organizational acumen will make you an excellent candidate.

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Duties include answering and assisting customers over the phone, daily accounting, and assisting the Management Team with clerical and administrative requirements at multiple locations within Red Deer, for 15-30 hours per week.

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We offer excellent wages, a great benefits package and an awesome working environment with many advancement opportunities. Class 1 or 3 driver’s Restaurant/ JOB DUTIES BUT NOT license and all oilfield LIMITED TO: tickets are preferred, but Hotel Oilfield * Promote a professional we will train the right work environment Construction Co individuals for our DAD’S PIZZA * Assist HSE coordinator requires: Field supervisors, entry level positions.

PART/FULL TIME COOK with safety standards and Pipefitters & apprentices, THIS IS A LABOUR Apply at East 40th Pub. Boltup, rig welders & hand core audits INTENSIVE POSITION 3811 40th Ave. Welders. Must have relat- *Periodic field and office Fax resumes to: visits at a sales capacity ed tickets, First Aid/CPR, 403-347-3075, Attn. Judy.

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PRODUCTION growth in the business in Preference will be given to CONTROL all service lines. those who possess a valid SERVICES * Recruit personnel for class 1 or 3 driver’s upcoming and ongoing Local Plunger Lift/Automation company license, have previous field work. You will work slickline experience, and requires an hold current oilfield safety together with ownership to OPTIMIZATION/FIELD SALES TECHNICIAN ensure all safety personnel tickets. Please fax resume to 403-309-9686 or email: meet or exceed company/ Ideal Candidate will have: industry standards. mail@ • 2+ years oil and gas experience * Conduct infield job audits quicksilverwireline.com • Solid understanding of the sales process as required • Excellent interpersonal skills * Monitor spending at the Looking for a place • Professional, customer-focused attitude base level to live?

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PCS offers competitive wages & performance Excellent pay structure for based incentives, and provides all tools/ the right individual, benefit equipment needed to do the job. Advance your URS FLINT TUBULAR package, please forward career in a challenging and rewarding work MANAGEMENT resume to: SERVICES environment in a growing company! See safetyoilfield@gmail.com requires Tubing Inspection www.pcslift.com for exciting updates about PCS. operator, manual lathe Classifieds...costs so little Please send your resume to operator, Shop & Yard Saves you so much!

CAREERS@PCSLIFT.COM with subject Laborers. Exp. an asset reference: PCS-CAN TECH. We thank all but will train to suit.

Competitive wages and applicants in advance: however, only those benefits. Apply w/resume Oilfield selected for interviews will be contacted. to: 4115 Henry St. (Blindman Industrial Park)

Family-owned business in Red Deer is looking for a self-motivated individual, with strong communication skills and a good work ethic.

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Contractors

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Sidewalks, driveways, garages, patios, bsmts. RV pads. Dean 403-505-2542

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Black Cat Concrete

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Fireplaces

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Escorts

Kitchen renovations Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 DALE’S Home Reno’s.

Free estimates for all your reno needs. 755-9622 cell 506-4301

Handyman Services

1200

RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

BUSY B’S HANDYMAN SERVICES LTD. We do fencing, decks, reno’s landscape and more. Give us a buzz @ 403-598-3857 Free quotes. WCB, insured.

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

F & J Renovations. We do it all. Good rates and references available so call John at 403-307-3001 jbringleson@shaw.ca

Handyman Services

1200

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Massage Therapy

1280

* NEW * Executive Touch.

Relaxation massage for men. 5003A - Ross St. On holiday- reopen Sept. 28 348-5650 Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE

Feeling overwhelmed?

Hard work day? Come in and let us pamper you.

Pampering at its best. #7 7464 Gaetz Ave.(rear entrance if necessary) www.viimassage.biz In/Out Calls to Hotels 403-986-6686

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1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

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1290

Roofing

1370

CENTRAL PEST RE-ROOF NOW! 25 yrs.

CONTROL LTD. exp. 587-877-2934 Comm/res. Locally owned.

CELEBRATIONS 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca HAPPEN EVERY DAY FREE removal of all kinds IN CLASSIFIEDS of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances Seniors’ 403-396-8629

Services

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

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ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small reno’s or jobs, such as, new bathroom sink, toilets or trimming small trees. Call James 403- 341-0617

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

Call 403-346-7777 Better For Cheaper with a Low Price Guarantee. helpinghandshomesupport.com

Painters/ Decorators

Yard Care

Moving & Storage

1300 1310

1430

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Tree Pruning,Topping and Removal by a Certified Arborist,Hedges too! call Randy at 403-350-0216

MIKE’S Refresh Painting Interior specialist.

(403) 350-6958

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 D3

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., Requires to work at 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Parkland Mall STORE FRONT F.T. SHIFT WORK, $11.00/hr.

Please fax resume to: 403-314-1303 JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., Requires to work at 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Parkland Mall SUPERVISOR F.T. SHIFT WORK, $13.00/hr.

Please fax resume to: 403-314-1303 JJAM Management (1987 LTD) o/a Tim Hortons 37444-Hwy 2 South Red Deer Administrative Assistant Full time/Shift work.

Bank deposits, food orders daily entries, apply in person or fax resume to 403-314-1303 LUAU Investments Ltd. (O/A Tim Hortons) Food Counter Attendant F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) Must be avail. weekends $11.00 per hour.

4217 - 50 Ave. 6721 - 50 Ave. 7111 - 50 Ave. timhire@telus.net P/T & F/T CHAMBERMAID AND FRONT DESK REQUIRED Apply in person to South Hill Motor Inn 37559 Hwy 2, Red Deer or Call 403-343-2700 QUEENS DINER REQ’S P/T WAITRESS & PREP COOK Hours are Mon. - Sat. 6-4 pm Drop off resume any time after 1 & before 4, Mon-Fri. 34 Burnt Basin St, Red Deer Fax: 403-347-2925 email: accuracyonlineoffice @gmail.com

STATE & MAIN KITCHEN & BAR NOW OPEN

Hiring: * Exp’d Line cooks Starting at $15/hr. * Prep cooks $13/hr.

Please send resume to gm.reddeer@ stateandmain.ca CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a well experienced F/T SERVER Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

WAI’S RESTAURANT at 4916 Ross Street, Red Deer now hiring permanent F/T Chinese Cook. Over 3 yrs experience required. $12-$14/hour, depending on exp. Call 403-340-3366

Sales & Distributors

830

Trades

850

B & B COWIE INSULATION LTD.

Accepting applications for Insulation installers, Blowers and General Labourers.

Must have valid driver’s license and own transportation. CSA approved safety boots are required.

Please fax resume to 403-347-8075.

Email: bbcowie@telus.net CANADIAN Sign Professionals Experienced Sign Installers & Sign Service Technicians 5 Yrs exp. Must have clean driving record & SSIT ticket. Fabrication exp an asset. $25-30/HR + Benefits, Based on exp.

Relocation compensation offered. Email Resume to: alex@asap-csp.com of Fax 403-291-2463 DNR Powerline Construction requires Labourers/apprentices for various projects in Alberta.

Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages.

Fax resume to 403-742-5759 or email dnrwelding1@xplornet.com Attention : Noel. No phone calls please. Drug and alcohol program in effect.

DNR Pressure Welding requires B Pressure Welders, CWB Welders and Apprenticeship welders.

Excellent opportunity for apprenticeship. Excellent benefit packages. Email resumes to ryan@dnrwelding.ca.

No Phone calls please.

Drug and alcohol program in effect.

DNR Pressure Welding requires Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Excellent benefit packages. Email resumes to ryan@dnrwelding.ca.

No Phone calls please.

Drug and alcohol program in effect.

ESTABLISHED well known company looking for permanent f/t hourly tapers and p/t piece work tapers.

Please fax resume to 403-782-0610 email: ben@tpil.ca EXP’D. ELECTRICIAN req’d. $34/hr., Email resume to natalie@tritanelectric.com or Fax 403-309-4401 EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air technology and requires an

Outside Sales Rep

for our solutions driven sales team. Experience in air compressors and pneumatics a definite asset, but will train the right candidate. Base + commission + mileage + benefits. For Red Deer & area. Apply: del.trynchuk@cea-air.com SOAP STORIES is seeking Retail Sales Supervisor for our Parkland Mall location, Red Deer. $17.40/hr.

Email resume: premierjobrd1@gmail.com

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850

F/T DRAFTSPERSON with piping, vessel and skid drafting experience.

Please email resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109.

F/T JOURNEYMAN WELDERS with tank manufacturing experience.

Please email resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109.

required in Sylvan Lake, AB. Only experienced need apply.

Salary depending on exp., full benefit package.

Must have driver’s license.

Call 403-588-6451 or fax resume to: 403-887-4433.

JOURNEYMAN Mechanic wanted for work in Olds area. Must have experience working on natural gas compressors and engines and a valid drivers licence. Please email resumes to AmandaS@ flomaxcompression.com

NDT Field Service Technician

Full time position. NDT experience an asset but n o t r e q u i r e d . Tr a i n i n g provided. Based in Red Deer. Travel within Western Canada and international travel possible. Driver’s license and passport required.

Overtime. Opportunity for Furix Energy Inc. is looking advancement. Base rate for a plus field rate starting at F/T Purchasing $17-18/hr. Refer to Job # FST003. Send resume to Manager.

The ideal candidate is alberta@testex-ndt.com. responsible for all purchasNEW EMPLOYMENT ing processes and must be OPPORTUNITY able to prepare P.O’s and calculate costs. Must have strong management and First year apprentice/ leadership skills and have Journeyman Mechanic experience in the manufacFax resume to: turing industry. Please (403) 885 5137 email your resume to : E-mail resume to: kayla@furixenergy.com office@ccal.com Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Furix Energy Inc. is looking for experienced pipefitters and apprentices. The ideal candidates must have experience in the oil and gas industry. Please email your resume to kayla@furixenergy.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Trades

SMALL independent shop in Red Deer looking for a journeyman mechanic.

Wage depending on skill & experience. Please reply with wage expectancy & when avail. for work. All qualified applicants will be contacted for interview.

Reply to Box 1011, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., R.D. AB T4R 1M9 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

F/T 2ND YEAR OR 3RD YEAR APPRENTICE WELDERS. Please email resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109.

F/T B-PRESSURE WELDERS with vessel manufacturing experience.

Please email resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax 403-348-8109.

RED DEER ELECTRIC Is currently seeking Experienced Residential/ Commercial Electricians for work in Red Deer.

Top wages & full benefits.

Please send resumes email: rdelectric@shaw.ca or fax 403-342-2521 SHRUM’S Meats in Stettler is currently looking for a Butcher and Meat Cutter (NOC 6251) This is a permanent, full time position with 40 hrs. per week and a wage of $17/hr. The successful candidate has successfully completed a 3 yr. vocational or technical training, has a meat cutter trade certification and at least 5 yrs. of work experience.

We also expect knowledge in European Style meat cutting and sausage making as well as experience in supervising and training of other butchers/meat cutters. (403)742-1427 or fax 403-742-1429 STUCCO, Plasterers, Stone Masons & Labourers.

Needed Immed. Exp’d but will train. Drivers License pref’d. Call 403-588-5306

Mechanic Required at Town and Country Supplies in Ponoka Apply today attention Kelsey. Email: tcsltd@ telusplant.net Fax: 403-783-6575 In Person: 6305-48ave Ponoka AB

860

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

Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilfield equipment for international clients, within our 7 shops and 10 acres of land in Innisfail, AB

Continuous learning and growth is our goal for every employee!

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking

Day and Night shifts available Competitive starting wages

These are full-time permanent shop positions with benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

Please Fax resume to 403-227-7796,

SNOW plow drivers(2) req’d for winter season based out of Lacombe, exc. wages. Must have Class 3 w/air. Call Toll Free 1-877-787-2501 Mon. - Fri. 9 am. - 5 pm. only or fax resume to: 403-784-2330 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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* SANDBLASTER *POWDER COATER *GENERAL LABORER WE OFFER:

* Full Time hours * Great benefit program after 3 mos. * Most weekends off * Competitive Wages

Central AB based trucking company reqires

OWNER OPERATORS

in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558 CLASS 1 drivers req’d to pull flat deck, exc. wages, safety bonuses, benefits.

We run the 4 western provinces. Please contact 1-877-787-2501 for more info or fax resume and abstract to 403-784-2330

req’d immed. Local work, need drivers abstract.

Fax resume to 403-986-8142 DECK TRUCK OPERATOR position, self motivated, mechanically inclined,, exp’d. will train right personality. Class 5 w/air ticket req’d. Call City Haul Towing 403-588-7079

- Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment is an asset.

- Alberta recognized trade certificate required.

- Responsible for general maintenance and repair of Power-Jacks and small equipment.

- Training will be provided.

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CARRIERS NEEDED

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

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

GRANDVIEW 69 Advocate $362/month $4347/year

ANDERS AREA Anders St. Aikman Close / Allan St. Adans Close Adair Ave.

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

BOWER AREA ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for Morning Newspaper delivery in the Town of Clive

Bell St./Baker Ave Broughton/Brooks Cres.

INGLEWOOD AREA Ibbottson Close Inglewood Drive Illingworth Cres.

Issard Close

Earn $200.mo. for 20 houses 6 days a week.

Must have a reliable vehicle .

Please contact Rick at 403-314-4303

LANCASTER AREA Lindsay Ave. Langford Cres.

Law Close/ Lewis Close

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life

SUNNYBROOK AREA

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Sherwood Cres.

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIER NEEDED Wanted for delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in

Call Rick at 403-314-4303

HIGHLAND GREEN Hamilton Dr. Hewson Ave.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Viscount Dr./ Violet Place Visser St. Vanson Close Vincent Close

JOHNSTONE PARK Jones Crsc Jackson Close & Jarvis Close KENTWOOD Kendrew Dr. MUSTANG ACRES

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

CLASS 3 DRIVER/ EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

EQUIPMENT REPAIR NEEDED OLYMEL RED DEER PLANT

For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

VANIER AREA

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

CHRISTMAS CASH “BONUSES” The Red Deer Advocate is looking for friendly and outgoing telephone sales people to join our team.

Work 4 days per week 4:00 - 8 :00 p.m Great earning potential for the right person.

If this is for you please drop off your resume at: The Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer or email to: d.sibbet@ reddeeradvocate.com or rholt@

********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY WORKER part-time Honest, friendly, hardworking only need apply. $11.00/hour. Bring resume to Mustang Laundry, 6830-59 Avenue or email mustanglaundry@ airenet.com.

reddeeradvocate .com

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Employment Training

900

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

DEERPARK Duncan Cres./ Dennison Cres. area $129/MO. ALSO Dempsey St. & Dolan Close area $104/MO. ROSEDALE Robinson Cres./ Reinholt Ave. area $173/MO .

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info ADULT UPGRADING

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available!

EXPERIENCED

With a job at Olymel you enjoy...

- Comprehensive Health and Benefit Plan - Public Transportation to and from the plant.

- Possibility of progression within the company.

- Paid work and safety orientation.

- Discount on retail prices for Olymel products (fresh and frozen pork/poultry and clothing).

- Starting at $34.68/hr.

Join The Team!

Phone: (403) 343-8700 Fax: (403) 309-7547 Email: apply@olymel.com

MEGA CRANES is looking for a ticketed crane and boom truck operator. Must have Class 1. Good wages, benefits, 10% holiday pay, RRSP’s, and most evenings and weekends off. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

JOURNEYMAN WELDERS

or Email to hr@bilton.ca

860

Hardworking need only apply. Bring resume to: Metal Strip & Coatings 4617 63rd Street Mon-Fri 8-5.

No Phone Calls Please.

Town and Country Supplies & Rentals

Truckers/ Drivers

850

MILLWRIGHT 1ST CLASS/ POWER-JACK & SMALL F/T HEAVY DUTY JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC wanted for growing independent shop in business for over 25 yrs.

Depending upon exper. pay scale is $37-$42 per hour.

E-mail resume to: joy@etrnow.com fax (403) 340-8796

850

Trades

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F/T 7 am. - 3:30 pm. person. Must be reliable and willing to work weekends. Wage dependent on experience. Apply in person to the Donut Mill, Gasoline Alley

850

GLASS INSTALLER

THE TRAVELMAN Luggage & Swimwear Warehouse (Next to Downtown McDonalds) Looking for mature motivated salesperson to sell luggage & ladies swimwear. Approx. 20 - 24 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

Trades

Vacuum & Water Truck operators NOVEMBER START req’d. to start immed.

• GED Preparation CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets Morning, Afternoon And req’d. Clean drivers Evening P/T Classes abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy.

References Req’d.

Academic Express Exc. salary & benefits.

Adult Education & Training Fax resume to: 340-1930 403-742-5376 www.academicexpress.ca hartwell@telus.net F/T. Class 1 drivers to haul NGL butane Super B’s, must be over 25 yrs., ADULT & YOUTH EMAIL: dreaddriving@gmail.com CARRIERS NEEDED LOCAL ACID Transport company looking for exp’d’ for delivery of F/T Class 1 truck driver & Flyers pressure truck operator.

Red Deer Express Top wages and exc. benefit pkg. & Red Deer Fax resume and driver’s Life Sunday in abstract to 403-346-3766 NEED experienced Class MORRISROE 1 drivers for short and long WEST LAKE haul. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC Please call Call Karen PROMAX TRANSPORT for more info at 227-2712 or fax resume 403-314-4317 w/abstract 403-227-2743

Employment Training

263827I28-J19

850

Truckers/ Drivers

900 RED DEER ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES RDAES offers culturally appropriate support, services and resources that assist Albertans in successfully developing employment, career and educational objectives.

Applications are now being accepted for the

PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER WORKERS PROGRAM The POW program will commence Oct. 9, 2012.

Get your application in now!

POW is an 18 week program designed to equip mature individuals between 50 to 65 years of age with essential skills that will enhance opportunities for securing a position, remain active, while developing skill sets for employment.

The program will incorporate Aboriginal culture with mainstream training which include: Life skills, employability skills and academic competency building and workplace training. Funding will be available to those who qualify.

For more information call/drop in: Red Deer Aboriginal Employment Services #202, 4909 48 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 7G6 Tel: (403) 358-7734 Fax (403) 358-7735 Toll Free: 1-866-358-7734

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820

Sales & Distributors

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Restaurant/ Hotel

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012

880

CLEARVIEW SUBWAY Hiring Immediately

Food Counter Attendants Are you looking for a career opportunity with excellent benefits, a mature working environment and opportunity to advance? If so, Subway has a position for you!

Please apply online @ mysubwaycareer.com or Drop resume off in person at 180, 6900 Taylor Drive Or email to careers@rdsubway.com or Call us at 403-342-0203 EXP’D carpet and upholstery cleaning technician req’d. Top wages.

Fax resume to 403-346-2109 or email barry@will-do.ca

F/T YARD LABORER * Great customer service * Must have a valid driver’s license * Clean drivers abstract * Ability to work unsupervised * Ability to work with others * Lumber experience an asset but not a requirement * Physically demanding * High pace * Must be able to work weekends Please forward resumes Attention Manager to fax # 403-887-3625 Or email to: resumes@ lakesiderona.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ROOFING LABOURER REQ’D. 403-314-9516 please leave a message. or 403-350-1520 SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature F/T help for days and grave shifts.

Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

WE ARE HIRING

EARLY MORNING CLEANERS.

(counting money).

15-25 hrs per week. Must be available to start as early as 7 am and finish as late as 2 pm and be available any days of the week. Must be physically fit as this is a physically demanding position.

Send resume to vickib@cashcasino.ca, or fax 1-403-243-4812.

mortgagestogo.ca

req’s a p/t mortgage agent assistant for our Red Deer office to process documents and for reception.

10-3 daily. (negotiable) $14/hr. to start. Please contact kym@ mortgagestogo.ca No phone calls please

NEEDED IMMED.

Installer/Service person for dairy ventillation systems.

Knowledge of fans and misting equipment an asset. Competitive wages and benefits package.

E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail.

Please contact QUITCY

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

Also for the afternoon & morning delivery in the Town of Penhold!

Please contact QUITCY

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

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 6’-15’ digging and planting. J/V Tree Farm. 403-350-6439.

RED crab apples to give away call 403-346-3142

Health & Beauty

1700

Household Appliances

1710

Please send resume to vickib@cashcasino.ca, or fax 1-403-243-4812.

Cash Casino 6350 - 67 St, Red Deer, AB.

1 7 C U . F T. f r o s t f r e e fridge, Inglis, white, like new, $200, 403-307-4223 after 6 p.m.

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

Employment Training

Household Furnishings

This is a fulltime position

from 3 am - 11 am.

900

FIRST-AID,CPR AND HCP Courses. OCT 6,7, 8.Other days also. SAUD. Certified Instructor SJA, H&S saudm01@hotmail.com 403 307 7444

Career Planning

920

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

FREE

Hiring Part Time

1680

*NEW!* Asian Relaxation Massage Downtown RD 587-377-1298 Open Mon.Fri. daily 10 am - 6 pm.

for all Albertans

COUNTROOM

Garden Supplies

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Auctions

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

Children's Items

1580

1720

BED ALL NEW,

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr.

Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325.

302-0582 Free Delivery BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582.

CHROME kitchen table w/4 chairs,, asking $75, call 403-342-1169 DOUBLE bed, older make, box spring & mattress $50 obo 403-782-3031 FUTON FOR SALE. Black in colour, exc. cond. $100. 403-986-8656 PALLISER HEADBOARD, 2 NIGHT STANDS & LARGE DRESSER. Like new. $200.

403-352-2479

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 WOODEN storage unit with 4 shelves, carpenter made w/castors and twin doors, 36”x21 1/4”Dx36”H $45; Wooden storage unit with 3 shelves, carpenter made with castors and twin doors, 36”x 27 1/4”Dx36”H $45; Tall white wooden storage unit with 6 adjustable shelves, unit measures 79 1/2”Hx12”Wx 14 1/2”D, shelves are 8 3/4 x 12”D, $30; 314-2026

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FREE entertainment centre, 48” long, 40” high, 18” LARGE SELECTION OF deep, 3 doors, 2 shelves, good for bookcase or other KID’S ONLY & PLEASE MUM CLOTHING. $50 for s t o r a g e , n i c e f i n i s h , a garbage bag full. 2 only. 403-347-2797 403-342-4543 GIANT tv stand. very heavy needs to be sold, $200 OBO 403-986-1091 IKEA wine rack, holds 64 Clothing bottles, $20; 24x34” frame James Dean picture, $20; IN TIME FOR call 403-896-2828 OCTOBER FEST! MAGAZINES from Britsh 1 pr. of Lederhosen model railroad, $60 set, complete with shirt & giant wood kitchen table socks, size medium. $150. w/4 chairs and one leg 403-347-4887 stand, $70, 403-986-1091 SOLID Core wood door, IN TIME FOR x82”, $100; OCTOBER FEST! 32” Wooden wheel 48” diameDIRNDLE, complete with ter, 4” thread $100, Apron, fits size 16-18, 403-728-3375 $125. 403-347-4887 SPORTS equipment bag $10; large fleece throw Equipment$12; queen size floral quilt $15; sturdy Christmas tree Heavy stand $5 403-347-5316 TRAILERS for sale or rent STAINED Glass Panel, Job site, office, well site or (cattail design), 13x78.5”, storage. Skidded or $75.00 403-347-4887 wheeled. Call 347-7721.

TWO 54” steel wheels $100/both, 403-728-3375

1590

Pets & Supplies

1810

3 COCKATIELS 1 F. Lubino, 2M greys w/cages and accessories $75/ea. obo 403-755-2760

1840

Dogs

F1 ($700) F1B ($900) LABRA DOODLES Ready late Oct. Price incl. delivery. 306-792-2113 or 403-919-1370 www.furfettishfarm.ca MISSING from Rosedale neighborhood Sept. 28th.

Small white F. cat. Answers to Polly but is quite deaf & timid. Very short, curly hair & naked belly.

Reward offered $100.

Please call (403) 304-5998 if you have any info.

OLDER friendly farm dog, Border Collie to give away to good home 403-507-8324 5 MO. yellow lab, smart & great with kids. Needs a large yard or acreage. $200. 403-877-6354

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

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2 BRDM South Hill condo w/fireplace, underground parking, 5 appls. n/pets, n/s $1200. Oct. 1st call Justin 403-352-0315 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

SYLVAN LAKE

Avail Oct 15, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, 6 appl, $1,300 + p w r, $ 1 , 2 5 0 S D , N o pets,, N/S, PM 554 - 304, 3 Broadway Rise - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412

Manufactured Homes

3040

Parkside Estates

Avail Oct 15, 2 bdrm, 1 bath mobile home, 5 appl, $910 + util, $860 SD, N/S, small pet ok with fee, PM 538 - 45 Parkside Dr - Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

ORIOLE PARK

Avail Oct 1, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath 4-plex, 4 appl, balcon y, s m a l l p e t o k , N / S , $1000 + 100% heat & pwr, 25% water, $950 SD, PM 486 - 46C Onaway Ave Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412

ORIOLE PARK

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

80 BALES, FAIR COND FOR COWS, $22/bale, 87 bales, good cond. cow hay, $25/bale; 80 extra large round perfect cow hay, $35/bale; 36 grass bales, good cond., horse hay, $30/bale; 102 grass bales, pefect horse hay, $35/blae. Call Jeremy at 403-418-6342

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Acreages/ Farms

3010

GULL LAKE Acreage, 1 b d r m . , w a s h e r, d r y e r, stove, storage shed, $800 rent incld’s propane.

403-273-0775

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BDRM. HOME CLOSE to downtown, cable and utils incl. $1025/mo., Nov. 1 , 403--598-6386 BENTLEY 2008 Model Duplex 4 bdrm., 3 bath. Garage, fireplace. Appliances.

Avail. now. 403-341-9974 BLACKFALDS By Owner, New Starter Home. Unique bi-level, walk-out bsmt.

FOR SALE OR Farmers' RENT TO OWN. Musical Market 403-348-9746, 746-5541 Instruments DUPLEX Michener Hill BUTCHER lambs. gov’’t inspected, ATTENTION MUSICIANS newly reno’d 3 bdrm., Avail.

Immed., $1350/mo./dd call 403-843-4365 Complete Yamaha powincl’d utils. 403-392-7044 for more info ered speaker P.A. System w/12 channel Yorkville LOOKING to rent out soon mixer. 1975 vintage 4 as possible 3 bdrm. 2-1/2 monitors. All cords & mike baths, fenced yard, all Firewood stands inc’ds floor lights & appls., incl., $1300., + stage lights. Bonus: utils., in Sylvan, AFFORDABLE c/w 12’ trailer. $3500.

403-887-2155 403-318-3354 Homestead Firewood MORRISROE clean 3 bdrm Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. bi-level, garage, fenced, 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Music 2 baths. N/S, no pets.

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SYLVAN LAKE recent reP.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 no’d 900 sq. ft. 3 bdrm.

WILL TEACH PIANO birchfirewoodsales.com TO CHILDREN OR ADULTS. bungalow, hardwood/tile, 5 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, appls, furnished $1100, Obtained grade 8 Royal Poplar. Can deliver unfurnished $1000 avail.

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2 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $925 rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. avail.

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With mature yard & double detached garage it is a steal at $1295 utils incl.

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LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

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1998 HONDA Civic loaded blue clean 403-318-3040 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY, white, 256,185 kms., 6 cyl.. good cond., drives nice, $1500 obo ..SOLD!!

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1969 JAG 4 dr., Grand-pas loaded, new rubber, exc. cond. $5750 obo.

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PARTING out 1987 Olds Delta 88 403-340-9382 TOPPER for sale, $100, will fit 1986 Ranger, call 403-350-8044 TRAILER Hitch for Dodge Caravan. $20. obo.

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BUILDING, 1 block N. of hospital, fireplace, no pets, Call 403-519-6773† Email: brettie@platinum.ca Nov. 1 304-6041 340-8373

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RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash 2010 WHITE Chev Tra- for vehicle. 403-396-7519 verse 62,000 kms, $22,900 SCRAP ATTACK, auto command start, blk. cloth salvage & scrap metal. interior, n/s, exc. cond. 403-598-6536, 4845 79 St. 403-885-5262

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A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser C pkg., auto., 77,500 kms fully loaded, very nice shape, trades considered, $21,500. 403-598-0682

Trucks

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1995 OKANAGAN 24.5 ft 5th wheel AC, new tires, asking $6900.00. 4 burner stove, tub/shower, in very good shape. 403-980-1498

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2006 FORD FREESTAR VAN, completely loaded, 138,000 km., leather, slidng power doors, good rubber, exc. cond. $8450 obo 403-341-3311

3080

Avail Oct 1, 2 bdrm, 1 bath Acreages suite, 2 appl, laundry in bldg, $725 + pwr, $675 Picturesque SD, No pets, N/S, PM Recreational 34 301, 5604 50 Ave - Sim Mgmt & R e a l t y River Hobby Farm.

403-340-0065 ext 412 Ideal for horses or cattle.

Corrals, fenced, heated LARGE, 2 & 3 BDRM. barn & shop.

SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Open concept custom built bungalow. $465,000.

NORMANDEAU 403-843-6182 (Rimbey) Avail Oct 1, 3 bdrm, 1 bath 4-plex, 4 appl, newly renovated $925 + 100% heat & Industrial pwr, 25% water, $875 SD, Property N / P, N / S P M 1 4 8 6711A&B 59 Ave - Sim Mgmt & R e a l t y FOR SALE OR LEASE 4200 SQ.FT. heated bay, 403-340-0065 ext 412 has two 14x14 overhead doors w/elec lift . radiant OHIO CLOSE Cat friendly 1 bdrm bsmt heat, Johnstone indus. suite w/den. Quiet location Park, avail. Oct. 1, call Armand at 403-350-9953 in Oriole park. Shared laundry. Avail immed.

UTILITIES INCLUDED. Cottages/Resort Only $895 HEARTHSTONE Property 403-314-0099 or 403-396-9554 ONE bdrm. apt. across from hospital $750/mo., avail at end of mo. 3rd. flor blacony, 403-877-3323.

1 & 2 bdrm. units Washer/Dryer in suite Heat-water/park incl’d Call 403-342-2899

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Trucks

NEED roommate. Sm. acreage on Hwy. 12 between Bentley 2006 SMART Pulse con& Gull Lake. 403-748-4491 vertible ca Deisel, 77,000 km, Auto, Heated seats RENO’D 3 bdrm. home to Power windows, A/C so share. $450 + d.d. Utils. inc. cute! $6500. ...SOLD!!

M/F welcome. 403-986-8656 2006 MITSUBISHI Lancer 1997 PLYMOUTH Grand black $4700 403-550-1194 Vo y a g e r, g o o d c o n d . , Mobile 1999 PONTIAC Grand Am loaded, does not burn oil, Lot $1500 403-746-3159 loaded, clean 348-2999

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Call 403-304-5337 2 BDRM. lower floor apt. in a 12 suiter, for quiet couple over forty at 5910-55 Ave. No pets, water& heat incl’d.

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Syrian minister blames U.S. and allies for stoking ‘terrorism’

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Syria’s foreign minister brought his regime’s case before the world Monday, accusing the U.S. and its allies of promoting “terrorism” and blaming everyone from neighbours and extremists to the media for escalating the war — except the Syrian government.

Addressing ministers and diplomats from the United Nation’s 193 member states as fighting spread in the historic Old City of Aleppo, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem lashed out at calls in Washington and in Arab and European capitals for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down as interference in Syria’s domestic affairs.

Al-Moallem accused extremists of prolonging the crisis and denounced countries such as the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey for supporting the opposition’s “terrorism.”

“This terrorism which is externally supported is accompanied by unprecedented media provocation based on igniting religious extremism sponsored by well-known states in the region,” he told the U.N. General Assembly.

Members of the opposition said it was common knowledge that these neighbouring Arab countries were supporting and financing the rebels, but said the Assad government had brought it upon itself after cracking down on protests that began peacefully 18 months ago.

“It is the regime’s mindless, brutal and criminal, military crackdown that pushed the Syrian people to ask for help from the international community, from NATO and from the devil himself if necessary to protect them,” Haitham Manna, a Paris-based veteran Syrian dissident who heads the external branch of the National Coordination Body opposition group, told The Associated Press.

Al-Moallem’s speech followed his meeting with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in which the U.N. chief “raised in the strongest terms the continued killings, massive destruction, human rights abuses, and aerial and artillery attacks committed by the government,” according to a statement by his press office. “He stressed that it was the Syrian people who were being killed every day, and appealed to the Government of Syria to show compassion to its own people.”

The Syrian foreign minister in his address invited the opposition to “work together to stop the shedding of Syrian blood” and said that a Syrian-led dialogue could produce a “more pluralistic and democratic” country. The opposition called the speech a classic case of regime “propaganda,” and dismissed his calls for dialogue as not genuine.

“While the brutal and delusional Syrian regime continues to pay lip service to diplomacy, its actions over the past 18 months have demonstrated beyond any doubt that they have no interest in meaningful reform or dialogue” Radwan Ziadeh, a U.S.-based spokesman for the chief opposition group, the Syrian National Council, said in a statement.

Underscoring how deeply the Syrian foreign minister felt that conspiratal hands were playing in the war-ridden country, he said that armed groups were inciting civilians in border areas to flee to neighbouring countries “to fabricate a refugee crisis.”

Up to 3,000 Syrians are leaving the country every day, said Vincent Cochetel of the U.N. refugee agency. Some 300,000 Syrians are registered, or waiting to register with the U.N. in Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon and the agency expects the number to grow to 700,000 by the year’s end.

Some regional and international parties, al-Moallem said, are seeking to exploit the conflict and create “a state of instability to ensure the need for foreign interference.”

Al-Moallem called for a Syrian-led dialogue to agree on a roadmap to “a more pluralistic and democratic Syria.”

His call, similar to other overtures made by Assad’s regime, is unlikely to be heeded by the opposition. Most opposition factions have repeatedly dismissed the government’s purported peace initiatives as propaganda intended to buy time. They say they will accept nothing less that Assad stepping down as a precondition for talks.

Lawsuit blaming beer providers for alcoholism a state issue

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LINCOLN, Neb. — A federal judge dismissed an American Indian tribe’s lawsuit Monday that blamed beer makers and nearby stores for chronic alcoholism on an impoverished South Dakota reservation, saying the case belonged in state court but gave a subtle nod to the tribe’s claims.

The lawsuit was filed by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, which governs the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where alcohol is banned.

Four beer stores named in the suit sold the equivalent of 4.3 million 12-ounce cans last year even though they’re in Whiteclay, a Nebraska town with about a dozen residents on the reservation’s bor-

der. “There is, in fact, little question that alcohol sold in Whiteclay contributes significantly to tragic conditions on the reservation,” U.S. District Judge John M. Gerrard wrote in his ruling.

“And it may well be that the defendants could, or should, do more to try to improve those conditions for members of the tribe.

“But that is not the same as saying that a federal court has jurisdiction to order them to do so.”

The judge dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning the tribe could take its claims to state court.

The tribe’s attorney, Tom White of Omaha, said he had not yet discussed the ruling with his clients or decided how they would

proceed, but added: “I would just point out that the judge had ever opportunity, if he wanted to, to say this is a spurious case or it doesn’t have legal merit. And he carefully did not.

“That is significant.”

The Connecticut-sized reservation has struggled with alcoholism for generations, despite an alcohol ban in place since 1832. It also spans some of the most impoverished areas in the country.

The tribe filed the lawsuit in February against the four Whiteclay beer stores, as well as regional distributors and four manufacturers: Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors Brewing Company, MIllerCoors LLC and Pabst Brewing Company.

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