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No public inquiry: Premier ALISON REDFORD REJECTS CALLS FOR PROBE INTO TAINTED BEEF RECALL AT XL FOODS

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Alberta Premier Alison Redford paid a visit to the Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre in Red Deer Thursday. Here she plays with Jack Thomson and his parents Warren and Michelle of Innisfail. The Premier was in the city to attend the Annual Premiers Dinner at the Sheraton Hotel later in the evening.

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Premier Alison Redford has rejected calls for a public inquiry into the tainted beef outbreak at XL Foods.

“From my perspective, I don’t think it’s necessary every time that there is an unfortunate incident, in whatever sphere it might be, that we have to call

a public inquiry,” said Redford, in an interview with the Red Deer Advocate on Thursday prior to her appearance at the Premier’s Dinner.

Opposition parties and the union representing workers at the XL Foods plant in Brooks have called for a public probe in recent days.

Redford said lessons will be learned from the incident that saw more than 1,800 products from the company’s

Brooks plant recalled across Canada after meat tainted with a strain of E.coli was first discovered on Sept. 3.

“But I don’t think it’s necessary to have a public inquiry in order to learn those lessons,” she said.

On Thursday, the federally regulated plant was reopened to resume limited operations. It had been shut down since Sept. 27.

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Drunk driver jailed three and a half years for double fatal

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF An entire community suffers when a drunk driver kills somebody, a Crown prosecutor said during a sentencing hearing in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday.

Crown prosecutor Maurice Collard sought a sentence of five years for April Gail Beauclair, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to the March 31 crash that killed two Red Deer teenagers and injured three others.

Colton Keeler, 18, was killed at the scene. Tyson Vanderzwaag died six days later in hospital, just two days after his 18th birthday.

Judge Thomas Schollie sentenced Beauclair, a 30-year-old mother of two, to three and a half years in prison for two counts of impaired driving causing death. Officials with the Alberta Motor Vehicle Branch have also decreed that she will be prohibited from driving for at least five years following her release from prison — more than double

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the two-year prohibition that Schollie had previously ordered.

Court heard that Beauclair had been celebrating her upcoming 30th birthday with friends in Sylvan Lake on the evening of March 30 and had gone to bed to sleep off the effects.

She awoke at about 2 a.m. and decided to drive home, heading east on Hwy 11A. A few kilometres down the road, at the intersection of Range Road 28-2, her car, travelling 110 km/h, slammed into the two teens who were trying to push-start a disabled car while its driver steered and pushed from the side. Two more young men were sitting in the back seat, too impaired to take part in their friends’ efforts to get the car moving.

Beauclair, dressed entirely in black, wept throughout the sentencing hearing, sobbing openly as victim impact statements from 13 of Keeler’s and Vanderzwaag’s closest family and friends were read into court.

Brandee Keeler, Keeler’s mother,

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Olson, his federal counterpart Gerry Ritz and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are working together to ensure beef remains safe.

Redford brushed PREMIER’S off criticism that she DINNER A5 was not aggressive enough when the tainted meat issue BEEF PLANT arose.

RESUMES She made her dis- LIMITED appointment clear OPERATIONS A6 from the outset that a food producer was not meeting regulations, she said.

“My perspective, and it was the most important thing, was to make sure that the people of Alberta and across this country knew that the quality of beef we were producing in this province was of the highest possible standard, and they should be able to keep consuming that beef and have confidence in what they were eating,” she said.

“And that to me was the fundamental issue. We will stand behind beef producers in this province every step of the way to ensure that we are doing everything we can to ensure there is consumer confidence in the product.

“Me, standing up and banging my fist and criticizing a commercial enterprise isn’t going to get it open any faster.”

The other big challenge her government has faced in the last four months has been the Plains Midstream Canada oil spill in the Red Deer River in June.

Redford was encouraged that the environmental impact was not as bad as initially feared when up to 3,000 barrels of light sour crude oil spilled into the river just north of Sundre.

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Maternity ward had recordbreaking August

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

fought through tears as she spoke of the tremendous loss to her and her family, as well as terrible pain she continues to suffer.

“It hasn’t gotten better. It’s gotten worse. What’s left of my family is falling apart because I don’t know how to deal with this terrible loss,” she said.

Paulina Kerik, Vanderzwaag’s girlfriend of four years, spoke of the deep loss she felt on April 6, holding his hand when his life-support systems were turned off.

“Every part of me was torn out when he took his last breath. There are no words to describe the heartbreak of seeing someone you love so much in so much pain.

“She took everything from me that night. I still can’t catch my breath.”

Defence counsel Norman Clair said his client, who has a history of depression and alcohol abuse, feels tremendous guilt and remorse for causing the deadly crash.

More pink and blue balloons than usual decorated the maternity ward at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre this summer.

“In August, we had 251 births, which is the highest we’ve ever had in one single month. We had a record-breaking month,” Debbie Leitch, the hospital’s director of maternal child services, said on Thursday.

In July, the hospital matched its previous record set a few years ago of 249 births. Leitch said while summer births climbed, it wasn’t a huge jump.

“I think we’re just progressing the way you would expect in any town.

“We’re seeing a slight increase overall in the number of births this year.

By the end of this year, we may be up by about 100 births overall.”

In 2011, births at the hospital increased 2.2 per cent to 2,577, up from 2,520 in 2010.

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Horner holds budget talks

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BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Hoping to make some sense about what Alberta’s next budget should look like, Alberta Treasury Board President and Finance Minister Doug Horner met with Central Alberta residents on Thursday.

The two-hour discussion was a part of a provincewide consultation process on the 2013 budget. About 30 people attended Horner’s visit at the Holiday Inn in Gasoline Alley where discussion topics ranged from budget priorities to revenue sources to the future of the Heritage Fund.

“The general consensus is health care and education are the two top priorities,” said Horner. “Infrastructure comes the next one after that and then you get into regional issues.”

Health remains a key topic of discussion as an aging baby boomer population will put pressure on the system. One audience member would have preferred a more substantive discussion.

“We’ve all come here and we’ve all complained, but they’re not going to give us any answers,” said Mel Butler.

“It’s time we as Albertans demanded instead of sitting around doing nothing. And it’s time politicians got serious about telling us what we really need instead of what they think we want.”

Butler pointed specifically to health care expenditures, which currently account for 40.9 per cent of the 2012-13 estimated budget expenses, as an area that should be addressed.

“Health care was made for primary service, but they can’t be sustainable because I want a new nose because somebody bopped me in the nose . . . ,” said Butler. “We have to have a discussion on core services and everything else should be private insurance and if I want it, that’s fine.”

There was discussion about putting the health care budget on a diet and reducing spending. Health funding is expected to increase by 4.5 per cent this year compared to last, after two straight years of six per cent.

“Albertans want us to make sure we’re spending wisely,” said Horner. “They want us to make sure we’re getting value for the money that’s going into those programs. They’re not looking at us to wholesale hack and slash, especially the health and education pieces. They’re looking for value for money.”

A significant point of the discussion revolved around the future of the Heritage Fund and the importance of the sustainability fund.

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REDFORD: Confident of pipeline integrity Alberta Energy Minister Ken Hughes has launched an independent review of pipeline safety with input from industry players and the Energy Resources Conservation Board.

The premier said she is “very confident” in the integrity of the province’s pipelines, but it is important for the government to get ahead of any potential issues and that companies are held accountable.

Some have called for stricter regulations governing pipelines, especially for river crossings.

Redford said the review will look at those kinds of issues, but she wouldn’t speculate on whether tougher rules will be coming. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

SENTENCE: ‘Well never be happy again’ Taken into custody at the collision scene, Beauclair was put on suicide watch at the Red Deer Remand Centre and was taken from there for two weeks of treatment at the Centennial Centre, a unit of the Alberta Hospital Ponoka.

Clair traced Beauclair’s problems back to a dog attack that severely disfigured her face when she was two years old. Beauclair went through a series of surgeries to correct the damage, suffering continual

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Kerry Wood Nature Centre programs coordinator Todd Nivens holds up a few items that may go from Trash to Treasure this weekend at the centre. As part of Waste Reduction Week in Red Deer the nature centre is hosting a swap meet of sorts where participants can bring unwanted but usable items and trade them for items they do. As part of Waste Reduction Week the goal is to keep items out of the landfill, as they may still have some use for some people. The swap meet begins today (FRIDAY) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and carries on through the weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. This weekend also marks the annual fall Kick it to the Curb campaign in Red Deer where residents are encouraged to put unwanted, usable items to the curb for anyone to pick up.

Horner made it clear a sales tax is not on the table.

“People want to go there, but we’re saying we can control our expenditures, so let’s control our expenditures,” said Horner.

Some of the discussion revolved around the importance of balancing budgets. There was a general consensus in the room that a balanced budget should be a priority, however the estimated budget says non-renewable resource revenue will account for the largest portion of overall government budget revenue.

Lower than expected oil revenues this year have led to an increased deficit projection after a first quarter budget update. Originally the deficit for the

current budget was projected to by $886 million, but the revised estimations have the deficit between $2.3 billion and $3 billion.

“The resulting message from that is market access is critical to us,” said Horner. “It isn’t so much the price of oil that is killing us, it’s that differential.

When we’re at $92 or $93 that doesn’t hurt us as much as the widening of the differential between what the price is and what we’re actually getting.”

The subject of long-term capital projects solicited a response from Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling, who talked about the need for a new courthouse for Red Deer, as well as other are infrastructure projects such as waste water, bridges and roads. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

taunts from other children who called her “scarface.” Diagnosed with depression at 12, she started to self-medicate with alcohol and drugs.

Clair argued for a shorter sentence so Beauclair could look after her own children, who are seven and 14.

Outside the courtroom, Keeler’s aunt, Kathy Quaiscei of Calgary, said no sentence can be harsh enough to compensate for the loss of two young men and the profound impacts that loss has had on their families and their community.

“It’s bull----. My brother and his wife, we’ll never be happy again. (Colton and Tyson) were just at a point where they could go and have a life. No amount of jail sentence, really, is going to bring that back.”

She said her nephew and the others who were partying with him had done everything right, ensuring that they would have a sober driver to take them home, yet they never made it.

Colton’s father, Darren Keeler, said Schollie’s sentence does not send a strong enough message about the consequences of impaired driving.

Citing Collard’s arguments for a five-year sentence, Keeler said courts in Alberta need to follow Ontario’s example and send a stronger message through harsher sentencing for impaired driving.

The problem seems particularly bad in Red Deer, where there have been a number of serious incidents involving drunk drivers speeding through the streets and taking innocent lives, said Keeler.

Collard’s sentencing arguments included the case of Sedalia resident Chad Mitchell Olsen, who was also sentenced by Schollie after pleading guilty to the Feb. 7, 2010, crash that killed Red Deer couple Brad and Krista Howe, who were the parents of five children.

Originally sentenced to two and a half years, Olsen’s sentence was raised to three and a half years after an appeal by the Crown.

Olsen had already been granted parole when the appeal was heard.

Schollie, in passing sentence on Beauclair, said the difficulties she suffered as a child and her efforts to self-medicate do not excuse her behaviour.

“There are other people that have had a difficult life. Alcohol is not a very good medicine, in my opinion,” he said.

He said sentencing in Alberta courts should not be bound by the harsher sentences described in the Ontario cases that Collard cited in his sentencing proposal.

Schollie went on to express frustration with the system in which a judge passes sentence and then sees the accused released by authorities outside the court’s reach.

He said it seems “hopeless, useless and ridiculous” to “hammer someone with a long sentence” only to see them walk out early.

Darren Keeler said he was advised that Beauclair will be eligible for parole in six to seven months. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

BIRTHS: No way to predict monthly birth rate Leitch said there’s no way to predict the monthly birth rate.

“It kind of fluctuates by month — up and down, up and down.”

In September, there were 212 births at the hospital.

Red Deer hospital has 23 postpartum beds for moms, eight labour and delivery rooms, and four outpatient assessment labour triage beds. The neonatal intensive care unit has 17 beds for premature babies. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Meeting the challenge Two reports released this week throw a major challenge in the laps of Alberta’s corporate leaders — and sound a note of caution for the provincial government.

Alberta’s economy is driving national growth, and absorbing a significant influx of workers from across the country and around the world, according to a Bank of Montreal report released on Tuesday.

At its core, of course, the province’s vitality is dependent on the energy sector, which the BMO report describes as “the key driver of economic activity.’’ Alberta’s jobless rate is a nationleading 4.4 per cent (Red Deer’s rate in September was 4.8 per cent).

The report warns that two issues can hamper Alberta’s growth: downward pressure on energy prices, and the failure to expand our ability to deliver oil to American and offshore customers through new pipelines.

Obviously, the price of oil is beyond Alberta’s control (although projecting a budget based on inflated oil revenues is not).

So too, in great part, is the outcome

OURVIEW JOHN STEWART of the two major proposed pipeline projects, the Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat, B.C. (and, via tanker ships, to China) and the stalled $7-billion Keystone project to idle refineries in Texas. Approval of both projects, ultimately, rests with authorities beyond Alberta’s borders.

But even economic neophytes like federal Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau recognize that some things are inevitable.

Last week, Trudeau launched his leadership bid by telling a Calgary audience that “There is not a country in the world that would find 170 billion barrels of oil and leave it in the ground.’’

Particularly when the nation’s economic well-being is so inextricably linked to that oil.

So if we can be relatively assured that oil will continue to lubricate Alberta’s economy, can we be equally assured that both the corporate lead-

ership of this province and the Alberta government are prepared for the inevitable growth?

According to an annual report on Canada’s 100 best employers, also released this week, 12 of the elite 100 entities operate in this province, many of them engaged in enterprises that are at the heart of our very economic success (and some at the heart of our most controversial projects).

The annual Mediacorp Canada Inc. ranking of the top employers in the country uses a set of criteria that encompasses such factors as benefits, training, community development, communications, flexible work conditions, work atmosphere, and other perks.

Essentially, the list tells you who gets the most out of their employees by treating them with respect, by developing their talents and by enriching their lives. The Alberta companies on the list include such major players as Enbridge (yes, even embroiled in pipeline controversy, you can still treat employees well) and oilsands giant Suncor.

If you strive to treat employees well enough to get on this list, chances are you have made an incalculable investment in manpower and the improved productivity that comes from an enriched workforce. It is a lesson for all Alberta companies that see the potential in the province’s projected growth and wonder how to best take advantage of it: do it by empowering your employees.

Earlier this year, another BMO report projected that economic growth in Alberta would result in 120,000 new jobs in the province in the next four years. So the pressure is intense for employers.

But it is also intense for the provincial government, which will be required to provide the infrastructure, from roads to schools to technical training to health care to cultural halls. Without those building blocks, the province will be unable to do its part in empowering Alberta’s workers.

And the challenge laid down by yet another Alberta boom will not be met.

John Stewart is the Advocate’s managing editor.

with traffic so I don’t see what the fuss was all about.

The group that put the lanes in was not asking that every road in the city be used just enough to make bike commuting a option to the public. Of the 3,000 people who signed the petition, how many of you could have come up with solutions to the issues rather than complaining and wanting to erase everything?

It is incredible that something like this took place over some white lines on a road. To dismiss something as wrong because you don’t like it or will never use it, is wrong.

Perhaps we can get past this and learn to live together before another group of quiet people lose out on what they enjoy.

Miles Verreau Red Deer

Chris Hume and Dean Cowan, who generously shared their own experiences and wealth of advice with visitors.

Days like this are important to recognize the important strides being made toward increasing awareness and combating the stigma surrounding dementia.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

How many bike riders did McLaughlin count?

After reading Joe McLaughlin’s article (Saturday, Sept. 29) concerning bike lane traffic and his valiant effort to prove that bike lanes pose no threat to motorists, one aspect was glaringly absent from his research: How many cyclists did he pass during his travels?

The headline refers to bike lanes as a “threat” to traffic. I feel the word “inconvenience” would be more appropriate, especially when it appears that very few cyclists are actually using the lanes.

Also, when winter arrives and plows push the snow to the edges of the road, the bike lanes will no longer exist.

Gillian Vas Red Deer

Vocal anti-bike minority spoiled it for everyone else I am writing this because of all the letters I have read in the last couple of weeks/months about bike lanes.

I’ll start with the cost of this project: it was reported that it cost $800,000 to complete. Fair enough, nothing in this world is free and that number seems extreme, but is it? I’ll bet not one person who complained about this really understands how much work it took to do this, as well as the number of people required to make a project like this happen.

So now you can say the city should not have even started, but it was very well advertised and you would have known if you paid any attention to what is happening in your city. Like most, you ignored it until after the fact and then play armchair quarterback and tell all of these people how wrong they were. I am especially amazed at the councillor who joined in opposition in the last hour. You must have known about this, it was taking place for a very long time, since it started over a year ago. Why did you wait until the completion and all of the money was spent before you spoke up?

Now that 55th Street has been changed back and the crews are working their way up the hill to 40th Avenue to 39th Street, I wonder if we will hear the cost? I’m guessing no.

Just so I understand, it was too expensive so we spend more money to save the money already spent?

City council was presented with a petition of 3,000 names on it but I never heard if it had been verified. I do hope someone looked and verified all those names were legal voters in the city.

But how much of the voting population does this consist of? Lets say 55,000 legal voters live in Red Deer (just a guess), that means about five per cent of the people told 95 cent of the people how it should be. Or five per cent told five councillors what they should do. Is this the city council we need? I would like to applauded the four who stood by their decision to go ahead with the bike lane plan. This is the sign of leaders, not yes men.

I read every letter to the editor and have not seen one from an angry driver caught in a traffic jam. Don’t the people who wrote in about the major problem even use this street?

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for the decision to remove them even if this means your taxes go up. I have read many letters from people who say city council should not give into these groups of small numbers, with loud voices, but where are they now?

I would guess that they are part of a small, very vocal group.

Safety is another hot topic in this debate. It has been said that someone will be die on the bike lanes in the next year. I doubt that. I have been riding on the streets for years (seen lots of others) with no lanes and I’m still here.

If you ride on a regular basis, travelling with cars is not too bad and as safe as the rider makes it.

The law says bikes have a legal right to be on the road and almost all drivers in this city are very good at avoiding you, no matter how much they dislike it. Drivers will have to pay more attention, but aren’t you supposed to know what is happening on the road around you while driving?

As for all of the suggestions that riders use the sidewalks, that comes from people who don’t ride. If you are a serious rider or a bike commuter, this is a poor option as the law says you must dismount and walk your bike across a crosswalk. This makes sidewalks unusable for this. Sidewalks belong to the children to ride on and people to walk on. Do you really want me riding at 30 km/h on your sidewalk? Red Deer is blessed with a fantastic trail system but it was not designed for commuter riding and even the speeds I mentioned are dangerous at the wrong times of the day so most of these riders are out early in the day.

On the issue of people who lose parking in front of their houses, nine or 10 all total (the rest of the homes have driveways): there were never any No Parking signs installed and they kept parking in the bike lane. This worked just fine — all it meant was the rider had to watch when passing parked cars. The area is not too busy

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Redford explains ‘top three’ priorities

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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, SECURING ALBERTA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE, AND DEVELOPING NATURAL RESOURCES PROPERLY

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF The Progressive Conservative government will focus on strengthening families and communities, securing Alberta’s economic future, and developing natural resources properly, said Premier Alison Redford on Thursday.

Speaking before about 500 people attending the Central Alberta Leader’s Dinner at Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, the Progressive Conservative leader said these will be the government’s top three priorities as part of its longrange plans.

She said she is a strong supporter for preventative policing measures, including the pilot program tracking domestic violence offenders with GPS ankle monitoring devices in Red Deer. “Domestic violence destroys lives,� said Redford. “We will do everything we can to stamp it out.�

Redford said her government is pouring millions of dollars into new schools, including three in Red Deer and one in Penhold. Plus, it’s invested in $10 million towards classroom and lab upgrades at Red Deer College.

There’s also upgrades, including the purchase of new buses, to help with Red Deer’s traffic gridlock problems, Redford said.

The province has also poured money into the $46-million Central Alberta Cancer Care Centre set to open next spring in Red Deer. “Investing in long-term infrastructure, whether it’s schools, hospitals... these are all projects that the opposition promised to mothball, but not on our watch,� said Redford, alluding to last spring’s election campaign.

The Wildrose Party maintained during the election that it would not kibosh the cancer centre project.

Redford said the government will secure Alberta’s economic future through its recently introduced results-based budgeting. Every year, it will scrutinize one-third of government spending and then reset department budgets to zero. “We will not balance the budget on the backs of municipalities,� said Redford. “We promised three years of sta-

ble and predictable funding and that’s exactly what you will get. We will not compromise on the quality of life of Albertans.�

The government’s third priority will involve the full development of the province’s natural resources by private economic means, but also providing adequate returns to Albertans. “This is about achieving the outcomes that Albertans expect from resource development that’s fair, responsible and in the common interest,� said Redford.

She said a single regulator will be created, one that will have the responsibility to protect Alberta’s beauty and hold industry accountable to communities and landowners. Legislation will be brought forward this fall, with the intent to have this regulator in place by 2013.

Following the dinner, Redford responded to news media questions about the provincial budget for 2013. “In this difficult economic climate, this fiscal year, we have always projected a $950-million deficit. We know that next year, we could either balance or be in surplus —now that’s a little uncertain because that’s a part of the budget process.�

Redford said the government is still committed to not being in deficit for 2013-2014.

When asked whether Red Deer College could become a university, as the college would like, Redford said she’s pleased with the progress that has been made at the institution.

Knowing she was on her way to Red Deer, she got in touch with Alberta Advanced Education and Enterprise Minister Steve Khan. “I made a commitment that it was important for Red Deer College to be a degree-granting institution,� she said. “I understand that there has been some discussion, that the college is thinking about what they want their long-term planning to look like. We’re really still committed, excited and open to the conversation.�

It’s up to the college on when it wants to take the next step, but the province is looking forward to accommodating that proposal as soon as possible, said Redford. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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An RCMP K-9 unit works in the alley behind the Mac’s Store on Ross St. at 38th Ave. in Red Deer Thursday afternoon after a suspected armed robbery was reported to have taken place.

Alberta opposition says promises of balanced budget being fudged

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Alberta government is under attack by opposition politicians who say a promise of a balanced budget is being fudged, but Premier Alison Redford says nothing’s changed from the government’s perspective.

Associate finance minister Kyle Fawcett said earlier this week that a balanced 2013-2014 budget may not happen, saying it would only be the operating budget, which doesn’t include infrastructure.

Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith says that would constitute a broken promise on the part of the Conservatives, who spoke before the election of plans to balance the budget by limiting spending.

Smith, who also promised to balance the budget during the election campaign, says Redford owes Albertans “an apology for campaigning on such an intentionally deceptive budget.�

Liberal finance critic Kent Hehr says his party has been warning all along that the Tories’ promise was based on shaky financial ground.

But Redford says nothing’s changed and her government is “fully committed to the commitment ... made in last year’s budget,� adding she has always said this year’s deficit would be $950 million.

Finance Minister Doug Horner also says the promise of a balanced budget for 2013-2014 will be fulfilled. “I think everyone knew back when Redford announced this budget back before the election it was essentially a ‘fudge-it budget,’ yet she ran on being able to balance the books,� said Hehr. “This is not in the cards and it’s an admission by this government that they’re unable to do so. We’ve all seen this dog and pony show before.�

Wildrose finance critic Rob Anderson said it is “utter nonsense� for the Tories to claim a budget is balanced without counting any money spent on infrastructure. “This is like a family saying they have a balanced budget as long as you don’t include their mortgage and car payments,� he said.

Elected health boards ruled out Elected health boards will not be making a comeback, says Premier Alison Redford.

People working across the health-care system, including front-line staff, have told her that stability is what is needed to provide the most effective care, said Redford, in an interview with the Red Deer Advocate on Thursday. “We will continue to support one board for the province and to ensure that they are running

themselves in a way that is accountable to the government,� she said.

Redford said often people see elected boards as a way to provide local advocacy for health-care projects.

But the provincial government’s role is to oversee investment in infrastructure, education and health care across Alberta. “That is the responsibility of the provincial government to set

in place a capital plan that is good for the entire province, that supports communities right across this province,� she said. “And it’s important for Albertans to know their MLAs matter in that conversation.�

In Red Deer, that approach led to the new Central Alberta Cancer Centre being built at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

It is expected to be open by next summer.

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On Thursday, the Alberta Labour Relations Board agreed with the union that the Zoo Society and the City of Calgary constitute a common employer.

The Zoo Society had argued that after 42 years of using city employees who belong to CUPE at the zoo, the society should be able to terminate the arrangement and opt out of collective agreement provisions.

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Limited operation approved for beef plant NO MEAT TO LEAVE XL FOODS FACILITY RIGHT AWAY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The Alberta plant at the centre of an E. coli scare and massive beef recall is being allowed to resume limited operations under tougher food testing rules.

But the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says no products will leave the XL Foods meat packer in Brooks until the agency is satisfied it is safe to do so.

“Beginning today XL Foods will be permitted to resume limited in-house cutting and further processing under strict enhanced oversight,” Harpreet Kochhar, executive director for the agency’s western operations, said Thursday.

“This will allow the CFIA to review in a controlled manner the company’s improvements made to all previously addressed deficiencies.”

The plant was shut down Sept. 27 during an everexpanding recall of its beef products across Canada and more than 20 other countries. It hasn’t been allowed to ship meat to its biggest market, the United States, for four weeks. The restrictions have led to lower cattle prices and a backlog of thousands of slaughter-ready animals in feedlots and ranches.

Kochhar said the plant has been cleaned and sanitized, and issues around condensation, drainage and ice buildup have also been addressed.

Workers will begin processing, under the scrutiny of more inspectors, 5,100 beef carcasses already inside the plant. No new animals will be slaughtered.

The carcasses have been tested for E. coli and are 99 per cent free of the bacteria, Kochhar said.

The main focus will be on more stringent E. coli control measures that have been imposed since a strain of the bacteria made 12 people sick in four provinces. There will be more tests of meat samples and increased monitoring of sanitation and hygiene.

“Meat from these carcasses will remain under CFIA detention,” he said. “Products will not be allowed to leave the premises until the CFIA has confirmed in writing to the minister of agriculture and agri-food that the plant controls are effectively and consistently managing E. coli risks.

“The CFIA will immediately suspend operations if inspectors note any concerns with the facility’s food safety controls.”

Brian Nilsson, co-CEO of the company, said the tougher testing rules will allow XL Foods to identify meat at risk of E. coli and make sure it does not leave the plant.

“Our goal is to make sure it never happens again,” Nilsson said in a release, adding that he apologizes to all people affected by the beef recall.

“We are optimistic to take this first strong step in concert with the CFIA towards resuming production in the facility.”

The XL Foods plant is the second-largest meat packer in the country behind Cargill, and slaughters and processes more than one-third of Canada’s beef.

Richard Arsenault, director of meat programs at the agency, said the lessons learned at XL Foods will eventually be applied to other meat plants.

He suggested the CFIA will not lower enhanced food safety standards that are now in place at the Brooks facility. The goal is to eliminate E. coli as much as possible from meat.

“Our goal here is that this will not be something Ranchers such as Ryan Thompson welcomed word that we will have happen in the next three months, that the plant has begun what the food agency called six months, or ever again,” Arsenault said. a “progressive restart.”

“Our staff are paying special attention at what is But he said many producers are still worried going on in that plant to verify that the new written about what could happen to the facility, which can procedures are being effectively implemented.” handle about 4,000 cattle a day.

The union for workers at the packing house has Thompson said the family-owned company that said problems go owns XL Foods, Nilsdeeper than that. son Bros. Inc., has lost ‘BEGINNING TODAY XL FOODS WILL BE Doug O’Halloran millions of dollars told a news confer- PERMITTED TO RESUME LIMITED IN-HOUSE because of the recall ence Wednesday that and plant closure.

CUTTING AND FURTHER PROCESSING the pace of slaughMore than 2,000 workUNDER STRICT ENHANCED OVERSIGHT.’ ers have been kept on ter operations forces workers to take shortthe payroll.

— HARPREET KOCHHAR cuts around cleanliHe said some proEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY ness and puts the ducers worry that if health of beef-eating the plant doesn’t reCanadians at risk. sume full operations soon and win back customers it O’Halloran, president of the United Food and may go out of business.

Commercial Workers Local 401, said the processing That would leave thousands of Canadian producline at XL Foods moves too quickly. ers with little choice but to send their cattle to the O’Halloran wants a public inquiry into the prob- Cargill plant, in High River, near Calgary, or ship lems that led to the plant’s shutdown. live cattle to the U.S. for processing, which would Alberta Premier Alison Redford rejected his de- reduce already slim profit margins. mand Thursday while in Red Deer, for her premier’s “It has obviously cost them (XL Foods) tens of dinner. millions of dollars. Going forward, is there desire to Redford said it’s more important to learn from continue in the business? Until the plant is running, what happened at the XL Foods plant. She said the producers will have that concern,” said Thompson, province needs to work with the federal agriculture whose ranch is near Minden, Sask. minister, the CFIA and XL Foods to see what needs “We don’t like to send our live animals into the to be improved.

U.S. and then import beef back into Canada.”

The CFIA said Thursday it has contacted the The announcement Thursday came as Canada’s union and wants to hear its concerns. However, Ar- meat and poultry food safety inspection system is to senault said the pace of work at the plant is not a be audited by the United States Department of Agriconcern as long as food safety rules are followed. culture for the first time since 2009.

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Deal to reduce smog announced ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS HAVE PLAN TO REDUCE SMOG, IMPROVE AIR QUALITY

LAKE LOUISE — Canada’s environment ministers have announced an agreement they say will reduce smog and improve air quality across the country.

The new agreement updates air quality standards for the first time in 20 years, starting with sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds, two of the main contributors to smog.

But agreements with some industrial sectors to set limits on their emissions are still ongoing.

“We’re really still in the early stages,” said federal Environment Minister Peter Kent.

“There’s still negotiation to be done in terms of industrial

emissions standards.”

Kent couldn’t say how much air quality in Canada would improve under the new, nonenforceable, guidelines.

“The obvious outcome is to find performance standards which enable us to achieve reductions, to having cleaner, safer, less toxic air,” he said.

“This is still a work in progress.”

The agreement contains two parts: guidelines that set limits on the presence of certain air contaminants in the atmosphere, and industrial requirements that govern emissions from different sectors.

Industries such as forestry and mining have already agreed on their levels. The energy industry, including the oilsands, is among the sectors

still under negotiation.

Alberta Environment Minister Diana McQueen said there’s no timeline to complete those talks, but that they are proceeding in a “timely” fashion.

“There’s more work we need to do with certain sectors,” she said.

While the agreement is national in scope, it will be implemented by the provinces, who will be able to interpret it differently to suit their circumstances.

“The touchstone word in the agreement that we’ve achieved here this week is flexibility, in recognizing the balance between environmental remediation and correction as well as making sure that we keep an eye on not discouraging invest-

Enbridge hammered over record for pipeline environmental damage

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CRITICS DEMANDED DEFINITIVE ANSWERS

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The company proposing to build the Northern Gateway pipeline to British Columbia’s pristine coast was hammered with its own record Thursday by a lawyer for environmentalists who wanted to know how the company can be trusted even to conduct the building phase without environmental damage.

Frustrations were palpable on both sides at environmental hearings into the project as critics demanded definitive answers from Calgary-based Enbridge (TSX:ENB) about what are yet only preliminary plans.

Tim Leadem, the lawyer for EcoJustice, which represents a coalition of conservation groups at the final hearings, cited violations during the construction of an Enbridge pipeline in Wisconsin in 2007.

The company paid $1.1 million to settle a lawsuit by the state for those incidents.

“You’re obviously proposing something to the people of Canada that’s going to be built... that may carry with it the potential during the construction phase to actually significantly affect ecosystems and habitat of wild species that Canadians tend to value,” Leadem noted on the third day of testimony under oath.

“On the record, when we look around, we see incidents such as what happened in construction in Wisconsin. Can you really assure the people of Canada that you’re to be trusted, that your company can be trusted to do this

job?”

Ray Doering, manager of engineering for the Northern Gateway project, said Enbridge has spent 10 years already on the project and has filed volumes of field work, assessments, and preliminary plans in volumes “unlike any that I’ve ever seen.”

Tom Fiddler, the company’s senior manager of safety and construction, said there are thousands of kilometres of company pipelines operating safely throughout Canada that speak to their record.

“The evidence is clear,” Fiddler told the panel.

“I appreciate your answer, Mr. Fiddler and Mr. Doering, but I suppose the good people of Wisconsin were told more or less the same thing before construction debris was placed in their wetlands,” Leadem countered.

“I don’t imagine they were told in advance we’re going to build you a pipeline and we’re going to foul your wetlands in the process.”

Enbridge has pointed out repeatedly that despite several high-profile incidents, it safely delivers more than 99.99 per cent of volume in the largest pipeline network in North America.

But the track record does not instill a great degree of trust, Leadem said.

“With all respect, how can you assure the people of British Columbia, the people of Alberta, the people of Canada, that this pipeline is going to be built, that you’re not going to foul wetlands, that you’re going to treat everything carefully, that you’ve got endangered species that

will be encountered.

“I’ve yet to hear that you can actually do something about ensuring those kinds of things will not occur, will not happen.”

Leadem said he and his clients are also concerned that the design of the pipeline is continually changing.

“At some point I’m trying to understand what exactly will be built,” Leadem said.

B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake had a similar complaint after the province’s initial two days of questioning, saying he was “extremely concerned” about the incomplete responses from Enbridge experts.

John Carruthers, president of Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines, said outside the hearings that the company has gone well beyond what is required and what is normally provided at this point in the approval process.

The company has filed more than 20,000 pages of documents with the joint review panel, more information than has been filed on any pipeline in the past, he said.

“We will have spent $300 million getting through this part of the process, to getting to a decision: Is the pipeline in the Canadian interest and what will be the environmental impact of that project,” Carruthers told reporters.

“After those larger questions are answered at this stage, the NEB has a very thorough process as the specifics of construction are decided.”

Testing, assessment and planning continues, resulting in the updates and revisions to the plan filed with the panel.

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The announcement comes after a two-day meeting of ministers in Lake Louise.

Negotiators have been working for five years on the smog deal, in conjunction with industry and non-governmental groups.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised in 2007 that smog would be cut in half by 2015.

Kent couldn’t say if Thursday’s agreement would achieve that goal. Environmental groups have said the deal doesn’t go that far, but will eventually result in real improvement.

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ment,” Kent said.

Quebec has not signed the agreement, but has promised to work with other provinces and supports the general goals of the standards.

McQueen said the agreement allows provinces to decide for themselves what they will do, as long as the air quality standards are met.

She said it’s not necessary to enshrine the standards in regulations, since industry is agreeing to them.

But John Bennett of the Sierra Club says that means when companies exceed their emissions limits, they won’t face consequences.

“Each exceedance is subject to further negotiation,” he said.

He added that the agreement is likely to lead to a

OTTAWA — The Harper government is being transparent with its advertising expenses because cabinet approvals of advertising budgets are posted quarterly, a spokesman for federal Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose said Thursday.

But an examination of the Conservative government’s first five years in office shows it overshot those cabinetapproved ad budgets by $128 million — more than 37 per cent.

Conservatives are under fire for their current, gauzy “economic action plan” media blitz, part of a $16-million campaign that is saturating Canadian airwaves this autumn.

NDP finance critic Peggy Nash questioned why taxpayers’ dollars are being spent in a time of restraint on a budgetary concept first introduced to Canadians almost four years ago.

“The ‘economic action plan’ is already completed,” Nash said.

“So we have to wonder why they’re advertising now on a program that’s already finished — during a budget

period that is based on austerity and cutting back programs and services for Canadians.”

Indeed, the March 2012 budget included a chapter entitled: “The stimulus phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan: A final report to Canadians.”

But the massive, taxpayer-funded branding exercise for the “economic action plan” title — first introduced in the recession-fuelled stimulus budget of January 2009 — may have proved too successful for the Conservative government to abandon.

In a time of across-the-board budget cuts, the Harper cabinet has approved more than $64 million in ad spending this year, Treasury Board documents show.

That’s up from just under $53 million approved in the 2011-12 fiscal year — although the actual dollars spent last year won’t be available until the annual report on government advertising is released at some future date.

In 2010-11, the last full year for which final accounting is available, the Harper cabinet approved $65.4 million in spending, but the government ran up an advertising bill of $83.3 million.

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Chinese novelist honoured MO YAN KNOWN FOR BAWDY, SPRAWLING TALES

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING — Novelist Mo Yan, this year’s Nobel Prize winner for literature, is practiced in the art of challenging the status quo without offending those who uphold it.

Mo, whose popular, sprawling, bawdy tales bring to life rural China, is the first Chinese winner of the literature prize who is not a critic of the authoritarian government. And Thursday’s announcement by the Swedish Academy brought an explosion of pride across Chinese social media.

The state-run national broadcaster, China Central Television, reported the news moments later, and the official writers’ association, of which Mo is a vice chairman, lauded the choice. But it also ignited renewed criticisms of Mo from other writers as too willing to serve or too timid to confront a government that heavily censors artists and authors, and punishes those who refuse to obey.

The reactions highlight the unusual position Mo holds in Chinese literature. He is a genuinely popular writer who is embraced by the Communist establishment but who also dares, within careful limits, to tackle controversial issues like forced abortion. His novel “The Garlic Ballads,” which depicts a peasant uprising and official corruption, was banned.

“He’s one of those people who’s a bit of a sharp point for the Chinese officials, yet manages to keep his head above water,” said his longtime U.S. translator, Howard Goldblatt of the University of Notre Dame. “That’s a fine line to walk, as you can imagine.”

Typical of his ability to skirt the censors’ limitations, Mo had retreated from Beijing in recent days to the rural eastern village of Gaomi where he was raised and which is the backdrop for much of his work. He greeted the prize with characteristic lowkey indifference.

“Whether getting it or not, I don’t care,” the 57-year-old Mo said in a telephone interview with CCTV from Gaomi. He said he goes to his childhood hometown every year around this time to read, write and visit his elderly father.

“I’ll continue on the path I’ve been taking, feet on the ground, describing people’s lives, describing people’s emotions, writing from the standpoint of the ordinary people,” said Mo, whose real name is Guan Moye and whose pen name “Mo Yan” means “don’t speak.” He chose the name while writing his first novel to remind himself to hold his tongue and stay out of trouble.

The state media hoopla and government cheer contrasted with the last Nobel prizes given to Chinese. Beijing disowned China-born French emigre dramatist, novelist and government critic Gao Xingjian when in 2000 he became the only other Chinese writer to win the literary prize.

After imprisoned democracy campaigner Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Peace Prize two years ago, the government heaped scorn on the award as a tool of the West and put diplomatic and economic relations with Norway, which awards the prize, into a chill.

Nobel winners have included political and social critics, including Guenter Grass of Germany and Orhan Pamuk of Turkey. The Swedish Academy

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Chinese writer Mo Yan delivers a speech at the 2nd China-America cultural forum at the University of California in Berkeley on Oct. 15, 2010. Mo won the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday a cause of pride for a government that had disowned the only previous Chinese winner of the award, an exiled critic. disputed suggestions that it had selected Mo to seek Beijing’s favour and rehabilitate the Nobel’s image in the minds of many Chinese.

“As we’ve been trying to, naggingly, say: This is a literature prize that is awarded on literary merit alone. We don’t take other things in consideration,” said Peter Englund, the academy’s permanent secretary. The reaction in a winner’s homeland “doesn’t enter into our calculus.”

Mo writes of visceral pleasures and existential quandaries and tends to create vivid, mouthy characters. While his early work sticks to a straightforward narrative structure enlivened by vivid descriptions, raunchy humour and farce, his style has evolved, toying with different narrators and embracing a freewheeling style often described as “Chinese magical realism.”

Among the works highlighted by the Nobel judges were Red Sorghum (1987) and Big Breasts & Wide Hips (2004), as well as The Garlic Ballads. Frogs (2009) looked at forced abortions and other coercive aspects of the government’s policies restricting most

families to one child.

His output has been prolific, which has contributed to his popularity and his impact. His works have been translated into English, Russian, French, German and many other languages, giving him an audience well beyond the Chinese-speaking world. Mo has a top literary agent, Andrew Wylie, who was at the Frankfurt book fair in Germany when he learned of Mo’s Nobel and told The Associated Press: “We are in discussions globally.” Several of his books quickly sold out Thursday on Amazon.com, although few copies likely were in stock.

Mo is probably best known to English-language readers for Red Sorghum, thanks in part to Zhang Yimou’s acclaimed film adaptation. The novel has sold nearly 50,000 copies in the U.S., according to the publisher Penguin Group (USA), a strong number for a translated work. Most of Mo’s books in the U.S. have been released by Arcade Publishing, whose founder, the late Richard Seaver, had previously worked with Samuel Beckett, Henry Miller and other writers who faced battles with censors.

Turkish PM defends Embassy security official killed in shooting interception of Syrian plane AIRCRAFT WAS CARRYING AMMUNITION, HE SAYS

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SANAA, Yemen — A masked gunman assassinated a Yemeni security official who worked for the U.S. Embassy in a drive-by shooting Thursday, officials said, adding the assault bore the hallmarks of al-Qaida’s Yemen branch.

The attack comes amid a sharp deterioration of security in Yemen and several other Muslim countries since the collapse of police states controlled by autocratic leaders during a wave of uprisings known as the Arab Spring.

An elite team of some 50 Marines that was sent to Sanaa to bolster security at the U.S. Embassy after a Sept. 13 attack by protesters was scheduled to leave later Thursday and it was not clear if the attack would affect those plans, Yemeni officials said.

The officials noted it was similar to a series of other recent assaults by Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch, although they said it was too early to confirm the group’s involvement. Washington considers the Yemen-based Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP, the most dangerous offshoot of the terror network. It has also been increasingly targeting Yemeni intelligence, military and security officials in retaliation for a U.S.-backed government offensive in the south.

Yemeni security officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the information, identified the slain embassy security official as Qassem Aqlani, in his 50s.

He was on his way to work when a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire at him and fled the scene, they said. The attack was near Aqlani’s home in western Sanaa, while the embassy is located in the eastern half of the city.

Aqlani had been working for the U.S. Embassy for nearly 20 years. Yemeni officials initially said he was the lead investigator into last month’s assault on the compound by Yemenis protesting an anti-Islam

ANKARA, Turkey — A plane intercepted by Turkish fighter jets on its way from Moscow to Damascus was carrying equipment and ammunition destined for the Syrian Defence Ministry, Turkey’s prime minister said Thursday.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments follow a fierce denial by Syria that anything illegal had been aboard the Airbus A320 that was forced by Turkey to land in Ankara late Wednesday. Syria, whose relations with neighbouring Turkey have plummeted over the Syrian war, branded it an act of piracy.

Earlier in the day, Turkish officials had rejected claims by Syria’s ally, Russia, that Turkey had endangered the lives of Russian citizens on board the aircraft.

“These were equipment and ammunitions that were being sent from a Russian agency ... to the Syrian Defence Ministry,” Erdogan said.

“Their examination is continuing and the necessary (action) will follow,” he added.

Yeni Safak, a newspaper close to the Turkish government, reported Thursday there were 10 containers aboard the plane, whose contents included radio receivers, antennas and equipment “thought to be missile parts.”

Turkish state-run television TRT also reported the plane was carrying military communications equipment. Neither TRT nor the newspaper cited sources for their claims.

A Western diplomat in Ankara told The Associated Press that Turkish authorities had found “military equipment” on board the plane, but did not elaborate. The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about sensitive issues.

The plane was allowed to continue to Damascus after several hours, without the cargo.

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Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch has called for attacks on U.S. embassies in a bid to take advantage of the anti-American sentiment that has swept the Middle East and other parts of the Muslim world in the past month over the film, which denigrated the Prophet Muhammad.

Initially, the film was linked to a Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi that left four Americans dead, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens. U.S. officials said later the attack was not linked to the video.

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UN says world has 6 billion cellphone subscribers, 2.3 billion Internet users GENEVA — The world now has nearly as many cellphone subscriptions as inhabitants.

The U.N. telecom agency says there were about 6 billion subscriptions by the end of 2011 — roughly one for 86 of every 100 people.

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WASHINGTON — The new top U.S. diplomat for Libya has arrived in the county to assume temporary control of the embassy in Tripoli after last month’s deadly attack on the consulate in Benghazi that killed the ambassador and three other Americans.

The State Department said Thursday that Laurence Pope, an Arabic-speaking 31-year foreign service officer who retired in 2000, will serve as the charge d’affaires pending confirmation of the person who will be nominated to succeed Ambassador Chris Stevens, who died in the Sept. 11 attack.

The department said that Pope, a former ambassador to Chad and counter-terrorism director, would continue the work that Stevens had been doing and

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 A9 that his appointment underscored a U.S. commitment to work with Libya as it transitions to democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.

Zoo says liver, lung problems caused death of 6-day-old panda cub WASHINGTON — Liver trouble killed a giant panda cub that died suddenly last month less, than a week after its surprise birth at the National Zoo, the institute’s chief veterinarian said Thursday.

Suzan Murray said the cub’s cause of death was liver necrosis, or the death of liver cells. Murray said at a news conference the cub’s lungs were also underdeveloped and likely didn’t provide enough oxygen to the liver.

The cub’s underdeveloped lungs may have been caused by being born prematurely, Murray said. Zoo scientists are trying to learn more about how common the liver and lung defects are in newborn pandas that don’t survive.

The cub, a female, was born Sept. 16. Zoo officials and panda fans were devastated by its death.

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NICKS BACK AT PRACTICE New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has practiced for the first time in two weeks. Nicks worked out on a limited basis on Thursday. After the practice, he was uncertain whether he would be able to play against the 49ers (4-1) in San Francisco on Sunday. The fourthyear receiver broke his right foot in minicamp in May and it has bothered him since the start of training camp.

He developed swelling in his left knee after a win over Tampa Bay in the second game of the season and has missed the last three games. While he wants to play, Nicks does not want to aggravate the injuries and possibly be sidelined much longer for the Giants (3-2).

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR The new on-ice leader of the Red Deer Rebels has taken on the role with mixed feelings.

“Obviously I have more responsibility and more things to focus on, but it’s a good responsibility and makes you better as a leader and as a person,” Rebels newlyappointed captain Turner Elson said on Thursday, on the eve of tonight’s 7:30 p.m. match with the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers. “I’m going to enjoy it and try to work with it.”

Elson, a fourth-year forward, had the ‘C’ sewn on his jersey when former captain Adam Kambeitz was dealt to the Saskatoon Blades earlier in the week.

He admitted that bidding adieu to the fifth-year forward was difficult.

“Adam is one of my best friends. He’s a great player and a great leader,” said Elson. “I’m just going to try and pick up where he left off and that was just being a great captain. That’s what I have to do.”

Head coach Jesse Wallin, following verbal interaction with general manager Brent Sutter, assistant coach Bryce Thoma and various members of the Rebels front office, informed the 20-year-old Elson that he was Kambeitz’s replacement.

“It was kind of a difficult conversation because we had just lost Adam. I wasn’t very excited yet because I was

still worried about him,” said Elson.

“I was told that I’m the right person for the job and I believe I am and can lead this team and get us to a Memorial Cup.” Sutter said Elson was the obvious choice to take over as captain.

“We just felt that it was a pretty easy decision,” he said. “Turner understands what we’re about here and how we do things.”

Defenceman Mathew Dumba praised Kambeitz and admitted he will be missed.

At the same time, he was in full agreement with the selection of Elson as the club’s new leader.

“He’s a real leader in the room, a 20-year-old who everyone respects,” said Dumba. “He’s such a good guy and an obvious selection as team captain.”

Dumba is an alternate captain, as are defencemen Brandon Underwood and Kayle Doetzel, currently out four to six weeks with a broken jaw. Forward Joel Hamilton is currently wearing the third ‘A’ .

Sutter has been extra busy this fall, swinging a multitude of trades in an effort to make the Rebels roster stronger for now — and more importantly — down the road.

Elson understands the need for changes.

“We’re picking up some good players and Brent is really pushing to get us players to help the team. He’s doing a good job of that,” said Elson.

But at the same time . . .

“You don’t want guys to go and it’s sad seeing guys go, so I even told the guys that it’s time to show him (Sutter) that we’re a

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● High school girls/ boys volleyball: Notre Dame Cougar Classic senior tournament. ● High school football: Notre Dame at Lacombe, Lindsay Thurber at Rocky Mountain House, 4 p.m.; Sylvan Lake at Hunting Hills, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park; Ponoka at Wetaskiwin, 7:30 p.m. ● College basketball: Royalty Classic, men — Lethbridge vs. Canadian University College, 2 p.m.; RDC Kings vs.

Olds, 8 p.m. Women — RDC Queens vs. St. Mary’s College, 6 p.m. ● WHL: Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium.

Midget AA hockey: Badlands at Red Deer Pro Stitch, 7:45 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Sylvan Lake, 8:30 p.m.

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REBELS SCOUTING REPORT B3 team now and we’re here to stay and we don’t need any more trades,” said Elson.

“We don’t want to see people go, but we need wins to do that so hopefully wins will start to come consistently.”

The Rebels opened the season with three losses, but have won four of their last seven games.

Red Deer is coming off a 3-2-0-1 road trip heading into tonight’s contest.

“There’s a good mood in the dressing room,” said Elson. “The guys are happy about our road trip and are ready to get back at it.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger fumbles as he is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Mike Martin during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee recovered the ball.

Titans 26 Steelers 23 NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans have bought themselves a little breathing room with a much-needed victory, and the Pittsburgh Steelers still can’t win away from Heinz Field.

Rob Bironas kicked his fourth field goal, a 40-yarder as time expired, and the Titans beat the Steelers 26-23 on Thursday night to snap a two-game skid.

Matt Hasselbeck threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Britt with 4:19 left to tie it at 23, and the Titans (2-4) snapped a three-game losing streak against the Steelers.

Pittsburgh (2-3) lost its third straight road game this season and for the fifth time in six games dating to last season despite Ben Roethlisberger throwing for 363 yards and becoming the Steelers’ career passing leader.

Roethlisberger drove the Steelers into position to take the lead after the Titans tied it. Shaun Suisham, who already had connected from 29, 28 and 52 yards, had his 54-yard attempt fall short of the crossbar with 49 seconds left.

Chris Johnson ran for 91 yards on 19 carries, and Hasselbeck finished with 290 yards passing.

The Steelers were up 20-16 when Lawrence Timmons picked off Hasselbeck’s pass, but they had to settle for Suisham’s third field goal after moving the ball only 14 yards. That field goal put Pittsburgh up 23-16, and the NFL’s fourth-ranked defence couldn’t make that stand up.

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Lions’ defence to maul Burris and Ticats I had a pretty good track record with my against the Bombers in Winnipeg. This football picks until last weekend when my game would have seemed like a no-brainer underachievement hit Bart Simpsonian last week and I would have called a Stamlevels. An example of a highly unlikely peder victory with few reservations. The event: who would have thought that Winni- performance of the Bombers in Montreal peg could win in Montreal with has made me re-think the proan inconsistent backup quarcess and I believe that Winnipeg terback? However, this is a new will win the game. week with a clean slate of bold The Bomber defence exerts a new possibilities, so I will jump lot of pressure on quarterbacks right back in the prediction and Calgary quarterback Kevin game.

Glenn is not exactly known for Tonight’s game features a his fancy footwork. Winnipeg has battle of the big cats between always played well against Calthe B.C. Lions and Hamilton Tigary at home and I suspect that ger Cats at the soon-to-be detheir offence has found some momolished Ivor Wynne Stadium. jo with backup quarterback Joey The Hamilton defence has alElliott. Look for a Bomber upset ready been demolished by a in this one.

JIM wrecking ball in almost every The second game on Saturday SUTHERLAND game in 2012. Defence stays in between Saskatchewan and Edthe chalkboard diagram stage monton has a lot of implications for the ‘Cats and they have refor the playoff structure in the lied heavily on their explosive CFL West. offence this year to win a handful of games.

An Eskimo loss would mean that they Ticat quarterback Henry Burris has been would have to dress for playoff success in largely effective, but he has also had a few the CFL East because the western playoff duds that have made victories even less door would be about 95% shut for Edmonton. likely in Steeltown.

Games in Edmonton have always been tough A Hamilton victory is a very tall order in for the Riders in an “abandon-all-hope-youthis game. The Lions have the league’s best are-at-the-gates-of- hell” kind of way. defensive record and will make things even I doubt that the trend will continue on more difficult for Hank, while the B.C. of- Saturday in Commonwealth because Eskifence gets the job done in an efficient if not mos pivot Kerry Joseph will face serious spectacular fashion. Despite overwhelming heat from the Roughrider defence. The evidence to the contrary, I pick the Ticats same could not be said about the Tiger to upset the Lions in this game.

Cat defence in the last game and suddenly Saturday’s early game matches Calgary Joseph looked like an all-star in the game.

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The Riders have dialed up on defence in 2012 with an aggressive front seven and a physical secondary. None of this bodes well for Joseph because, even though he has shown surprising flashes of ability this year, he is still one giant question mark at quarterback.

The Riders have developed consistency on offence because they can rely upon the run game of tailback Kory Sheets and their O-line to provide quarterback Darian Durant with enough tools so they do not have to count solely upon Durant for victories. That game plan failed miserably last season and this year Durant has found his rightful place as a component of the offensive scheme, instead of the entire offensive scheme, given his actual skill set. Look for a rare Rider victory in Edmonton.

The last game of the weekend has serious first-place implications in the East Division with Montreal visiting Toronto.

The teams split their first two meetings and a Montreal victory in this game would make the Als almost bullet-proof for first place in the East.

Montreal may be one of the worst first place teams in CFL history. The Alouette defence has given up a ton of points and they are not a road team in any sense of the term. The general mediocrity of the 2012 Montreal Alouettes leads me to expect that Toronto will win this game with either of their quarterbacks behind center, because even Jarious Jackson can light up Montreal’s defence.

Jim Sutherland is a local freelance writer.

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Stockl adjusting to new life in Red Deer RECENT REBELS’ ACQUISITION IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW OPPORTUNITY IN RED DEER JUMPING TO THIRD PROVINCE OF HOCKEY CAREER

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

STOPPER OF THE WEEK European netminders have historically adapted well to the North American game and Swift Current Broncos rookie Eetu Laurikainen is no exception. The 19-yearold from Finland is the reigning Canada Hockey League goaltender of the week after posting a win in each of his first two WHL starts, coupled with a goals-against average of 1.00 and save percentage of .973.

Laurikainen suffered his first regulation-time loss on Tuesday, falling 3-2 to visiting Red Deer. He currently sits 10th among WHL goalies with a 2.50 GAA, 3-1-2 record and .920 save percentage.

WHO’S HOT Spokane Chiefs RW Mitch Holmberg has sniped at least one goal in each of his last five games dating back to Sept.

22. The 19-year-old Sherwood Park product has potted eight markers during that span and sits fourth in league scoring with nine goals and 12 points in six games.

WHO’S NOT Vancouver Giant Liam Liston has experienced a rough start to the season. The 19-year-old St. Albert native sits last among all WHL goalies with a 5.17 GAA and .765 save percentage and is 0-4-0-0 in his four starts.

THEY SAID IT “I’m just trying to block that out and help the team as much as possible.

I’m blessed to be in that talk with Nathan MacKinnon but I’m not too worried about that and I know he’s not too worried about that either, this whole racehorse thing.” — Portland Winterhawks highlytouted defenceman Seth Jones, to the Regina Leader-Post, in reference to he and Halifax Mooseheads star forward Nathan MacKinnon being co-favourites to be selected first overall in the 2013 NHL entry draft.

With the Saskatoon Blades slow out of the gate and skating in the wrong direction, Christian Stockl had a hunch that something was up.

He was correct.

“I knew Saskatoon was going to do some moving, so I wasn’t too surprised,” he said, looking back at Monday’s trade that shifted the Winnipeg product — plus a third-round selection in the 2014 WHL bantam draft — to the Red Deer Rebels in return for Adam Kambeitz.

“But being traded was obviously a big deal. At the same time, I’m looking forward to this new opportunity.”

Stockl, 17, was still getting accustomed to his new surroundings, including Hunting Hills High School, on Thursday.

“It’s a great town. It’s a good experience coming over here and I think it’s going to be a good opportunity. It’s a big change but I’m looking forward to it. Coming over from Manitoba and changing to a Saskatoon school and now to a school in Alberta . . . that can be pretty difficult. But you just have to continue to work hard.”

Stockl has never met Kambeitz but suggested that he was flattered to be dealt in return for the former Rebels captain.

“Obviously getting traded for a captain is a big deal. I’m not going to be able to fill that type of role right away,” said the sixfoot, 167-pound forward. “But hopefully I can fill those shoes someday.

“As a younger guy I’m just going to do what I can here and eventually, hopefully, be a leader for this team.”

Stockl was a big-time producer at the midget AAA level last season, scoring 36 goals and putting up 68 points in 38 games with the Manitoba champion Winnipeg Wild. He had one goal in five games as a Blades rookie this season and picked up an assist in his first outing with the Rebels — a 3-2 victory over the host Swift Current Broncos on Tuesday.

“I consider myself to be an all-around player. I can score and set up plays,” he said. “Getting a point in that first game was nice.”

Stockl isn’t a stranger to all of his Rebels teammates.

He was a teammate of Kevin Pochuk and Jesse Miller with the Wild last season and played with Kayle Doetzel and Cory Millette on Team Western in the 2012 World Under-17 Challenge.

“It’s good to have those guys here to help show me the way here and become familiar with the team,” said Stockl.

Rebels general manager Brent Sutter pulled the trigger on the Monday deal after watching Stockl play in a pair of games — against the Rebels in Saskatoon last week and at Edmonton during the weekend.

Sutter likes Stockl’s skill and potential and said he’ll play in Red Deer as a top-six

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Christian Stockl was recently traded to Red Deer from Saskatoon and found that it has been a big change for him. Despite the change, he is hoping to be a solid producer for the Rebels and eventually become a team leader. forward.

“He’ll be put into a situation where he can succeed, on one of our top lines,” said the Rebels’ boss.

Stockl, at Sutter’s suggestion, played at centre in Swift Current, between Matt Bellerive and Tyson Ness.

“He’s normally a right wing but my recommendation to our coaching staff was to put him at centre,” said Sutter. “When you watch him play, with his skill sets and how

he sees the ice, it’s almost holding him back by playing the wing.

“We have to allow him to have that flow in his game and let his skills flourish. The best situation is for him to play centre ice.

It tells you about his hockey sense that he had never played there before and went in and looked like he been playing centre his whole life. That says something about him as a player.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Sutter’s moves remaking the club into a contender Since returning from the NHL and tak- necessarily weaker, which is a testament to ing over as the Red Deer Rebels general the work Sutter has so far completed. manager, Brent Sutter has been more than “We’ve been able to bring in some just a mite industrious. younger players and that hasn’t He’s been extra busy while affected us at all in the win-loss attempting to reshape the Rebcolumn,” he said. “We have imels’ roster for now and down the proved in some areas, but of road. course when you do that it can So how has the GM/owner/ effect you when you lose a guy president changed the club’s like (former captain) Adam Kamlook? Well, let us count the beitz. But we had to move a playways. er to get down to three 20-yearSutter moved into the GM’s olds and we were able to bring chair in late August and has in a young, highly-skilled player since completed a multitude of (Stockl) and he’ll grow with this trades. To date, he has acquired team and make us better in the 20-year-old defenceman Branlong run.”

GREG don Underwood and forwards Sutter, as the Rebels’ GM/head Matt Bellerive, Christian Stockl, coach for eight seasons before MEACHEM Wyatt Johnson and Austin Fermoving on to become head coach guson, while moving Adam Kamof the New Jersey Devils and Calbeitz and a handful of bantam gary Flames, was always close to draft picks in return. his players. Since returning in In addition, he sent forward Scott Feser the GM’s role, he’s steered clear of becomand defenceman Stephen Hak to the junior ing emotionally involved with the Red Deer A ranks (Camrose of the AJHL and Stein- skaters, an approach that helped him when bach of the MJHL, respectively) on Thurs- dealing Kambeitz, a fifth-year player. day.

“That was a tough one. It’s never easy to Whew! That’s one major flurry of activ- tell a player who has been here that long ity, but all part of Sutter’s grand plan to and was your captain that you’re moving remake his club into a championship con- on, going in another direction,” said Sutter. tender in the not-so-distant future.

“But decisions have to be made. I can’t get He’s been one busy man. personally attached. I have to make sure I “Probably a little more so than I would separate that and make the right decisions like,” said Sutter, who didn’t like what he for the organization, not just for today but saw in the Rebels’ 0-6 preseason and 0-3 moving forward. And that’s what I’m trying start to the regular season. to do now.”

“That being said, it’s a situation where I To date, Sutter’s acquisitions of Belhave a plan in place and I’m going to follow lerive and Underwood have proven benefithrough with it. There’s a couple of areas I cial, and Stockl is a likely keeper. Whatever felt we needed to improve on and those are unfolds over the next few weeks, Sutter is areas we are working on right now.” prepared to be patient.

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Sutter likes what Bellerive, who doesn’t turn 18 until December, has already brought to the Rebels (two goals and nine points in eight games) and is confident that Ferguson, who had all of four points (1-3) in 58 games with the Rockets, will bring to the club.

Ferguson played sparingly with Kelowna as a 16-year-old and was acquired for a conditional sixth-round draft pick, which will come into play if he is with the Rebels on Dec. 31. The Rockets had a glut of players in the ‘95-born category and, knowing Sutter’s wish to rebuild, offered him to Red Deer.

“He’s a big guy (six-foot-one, 175 pounds), a tall, lanky kid who is a really good skater with good hands and a good shot,” said Sutter. “We need to continue to work with him in other areas, but he’s a young player we can develop and groom with the group here. That’s what excites me about all of this — we can grow this group together.”

Confident that he has a solid group of 15and 16-year-olds playing elsewhere, Sutter nevertheless still has plans for Feser and Hak. “I want all of our young players playing and I talked to Jesse and the coaches about that,” said Sutter. “I want these young players playing and developing and we have to get them into the right programs where you know they will be developing.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Red Deer College Queen Carlee Ness checks Calgary Edge player Eden Murray during second period action at the Arena in Red Deer Thursday. The Queens went on to win the exhibition game 2-0 on goals from Gillian Altheim and Jena Holden. Assists on the goals came from Ashley Graf, Jayna Kitchen and Jade Petrie. The star of the game was Queens goaltender Camille Trautman who stood on her head during the third period while her team was heavily outshot.

She was also the team’s best penalty killer as they gave up no goals on six powerplay opportunities for the Edge. Trautman made 37 saves in the win. The Queens next game is Sunday at the Calgary Winsport Centre as they play an exhibition game against Team Alberta in the Candian Women’s Hockey League.

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CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING Hunting Hills captured all three girls’ division championships while Wetaskiwin won all the boys’ titles in the Central Alberta High School cross-country championships at River Bend Golf Course and Recreation Area Wednesday.

The two schools finished in a tie for first in the 3A-4A division with Lindsay Thurber third.

New Norway was the top school in the 1A-2A division with Bentley second.

Emily Lucas and Amy Severtson of Innisfail placed first and second respectively in the junior girls’ division with Sydney Braaten of Notre Dame third. Times were unavailable.

Kirsten Ramsay of Lacombe won the intermediate girls’ title in 16 minutes 38 seconds with Sylvia VonGunten of Rimbey second at 17:16 and Emily Braun of New Norway third at 17:18.

The senior girls’ title went to Jordanna Cota of Hunting Hills with a time of 16:01 with Alex Johnson of Hunting Hills second at 16:42 and Sefrah Daviduck of Lindsay Thurber third at 16:57.

David Erasmus of Saint Thomas Aquinas and Noah Mulzet of LTCHS battled it out for the junior boys’ crown with Erasmus finishing at 14:23, three seconds ahead of Mulzet.

Brant Saretsky of Wainwright was third at 14:37.

Derrick Evans of Hunting Hills edged Mitch Dore of Notre Dame for the intermediate boys’ title.

Evans came in at 17:29, two seconds in front of Dore while Berin Brand of Wetaskiwin was third at 18:43. Matt Hope of Hunting Hills won the senior boys’ title in 20:06 with Alex Andres of Wetaskiwin second at 21:17 and Matt Cernohorsky of Notre Dame third at 21:18.

The top 18 competitors in each of the categories advance to the provincials, which will be held Oct., 20 at River Bend.

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LW Hunter Shinkaruk leads all Tigers scorers with nine points (3g,6a), while RW Mile Koules and C Curtis Valk each have four goals and eight points . . . G Marek Langhamer has won twice while recording a goalsagainst average of 3.21 and save percentage of .874. Fellow rookie Dawson MacAuley has the other Medicine Hat win, along with a 3.55 GAA and .891 save percentage.

Injuries: Medicine Hat — C Jayden Hart (illness, day-to-day), D Alex Theriau (lower body, one month). Red Deer — D Kayle Doetzel (upper body, indefinite), C Wyatt Johnson (upper body, indefinite).

Special teams: Medicine Hat — Power play 25.6 per cent, ninth overall; penalty kill 79.3 per cent, eighth. Red Deer — Power play 20.0 per cent,

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Prince Albert 8 7 0 0 1 34 Brandon 7 5 2 0 0 28 Swift Current 8 3 1 3 1 32 Regina 9 4 5 0 0 23 Moose Jaw 7 3 3 0 1 21 Saskatoon 8 2 6 0 0 17

Postseason Major League Baseball

GA 19 25 21 29 26 39

Pt 15 10 10 8 7 4

GF 29 24 30 24 13 17

GA 22 17 34 28 24 25

Pt 11 10 9 7 4 2

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Kamloops 7 6 0 0 1 31 Victoria 9 6 3 0 0 28 Prince George 7 5 1 1 0 34 Kelowna 8 3 4 1 0 32 Vancouver 7 2 5 0 0 19

GA 16 29 25 30 26

Pt 13 12 11 7 4

GP Edmonton 8 Calgary 6 Red Deer 10 Medicine Hat 8 Lethbridge 7 Kootenay 6

Central Division W LOTLSOL 5 2 1 0 4 0 1 1 4 5 0 1 3 4 1 0 2 5 0 0 1 5 0 0

U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 9 5 3 1 0 26 21 11 Spokane 6 5 1 0 0 27 17 10 Tri-City 8 4 3 0 1 24 23 9 Seattle 6 3 3 0 0 19 22 6 Everett 7 1 5 0 1 17 31 3 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).

Thursday’s games No Games Scheduled.

Friday’s games Everett at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Spokane at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Saskatoon at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Prince George at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Portland at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m.

Swift Current at Regina, 7 p.m.

Seattle at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Kelowna at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday’s games Tri-City at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Red Deer at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Saskatoon at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Prince George at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Prince Albert at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Everett at Regina, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Portland at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Kelowna at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

WILD CARD Friday, Oct. 5 National League: St. Louis 6, Atlanta 3 American League: Baltimore 5, Texas 1 DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5; x-if necessary) American League Detroit 2, Oakland 2 Saturday, Oct. 6: Detroit 3, Oakland 1 Sunday, Oct. 7: Detroit 5, Oakland 4 Tuesday, Oct. 9: Oakland 2, Detroit 0 Wednesday, Oct. 10: Oakland 4, Detroit 3 Thursday, Oct. 11: Detroit 6 at Oakland 0 New York 2, Baltimore 2 Sunday, Oct. 7: New York 7, Baltimore 2 Monday, Oct. 8: Baltimore 3, New York 2 Wednesday, Oct. 10: New York 3, Baltimore 2, 12 innings Thursday, Oct. 11: Baltimore 2, New York 1, 13 innings Friday, Oct. 12: Baltimore (Hammel 8-6) at New York (Sabathia 15-6), 3:07 p.m. (TBS) National League Saturday, Oct. 6: Cincinnati 5, San Francisco 2 Sunday, Oct. 7: Cincinnati 9, San Francisco 0 Tuesday, Oct. 9: San Francisco 2, Cincinnati 1, 10 innings Wednesday, Oct. 10: San Francisco 8, Cincinnati 3 Thursday, Oct. 11: San Francisco 6, Cincinnati 4 St. Louis 2, Washington 2 Sunday, Oct. 7: Washington 3, St. Louis 2 Monday, Oct. 8: St. Louis 12, Washington 4 Wednesday, Oct. 10: St. Louis 8, Washington 0 Thursday, Oct. 11: Washington 2, St. Louis 1 Friday, Oct. 12: St. Louis (Wainwright 14-13) at Washington (Gonzalez 21-8), 6:37 p.m. (TBS) LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) American League All games televised by TBS Saturday, Oct. 13: Oakland-Detroit winner at New York OR Baltimore at Oakland-Detroit winner Sunday, Oct. 14: Oakland-Detroit winner at New York OR Baltimore at Oakland-Detroit winner Tuesday, Oct. 16: New York at Oakland-Detroit winner OR Oakland-Detroit winner at Baltimore Wednesday, Oct. 17: New York at Oakland-Detroit winner OR Oakland-Detroit winner at Baltimore x-Thursday, Oct. 18: New York at Oakland-Detroit winner OR Oakland-Detroit winner at Baltimore x-Saturday, Oct. 20: Oakland-Detroit winner at New York OR Baltimore at Oakland-Detroit winner x-Sunday, Oct. 21: Oakland-Detroit winner at New York OR Baltimore at Oakland-Detroit winner National League Sunday, Oct. 14: San Francisco at Washington OR St. Louis at San Francisco Monday, Oct. 15: San Francisco at Washington OR St. Louis at San Francisco

Football Wednesday, Oct. 17: Washington at San Francisco OR San Francisco at St. Louis Thursday, Oct. 18: Washington at San Francisco OR San Francisco at St. Louis x-Friday, Oct. 19: Washington at San Francisco OR San Francisco at St. Louis x-Sunday, Oct. 21: San Francisco at Washington OR St. Louis at San Francisco x-Monday, Oct. 22: San Francisco at Washington OR St. Louis at San Francisco WORLD SERIES (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) All games televised by Fox Wednesday, Oct. 24: at National League (n) Thursday, Oct. 25: at National League (n) Saturday, Oct. 27: at American League (n) Sunday, Oct. 28: at American League (n) x-Monday, Oct. 29: at American League (n) x-Wednesday, Oct. 31: at National League (n) x-Thursday, Nov. 1: at National League (n) Thursday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Balt. 000 010 000 000 1 — 2 8 1 N.Y. 000 001 000 000 0 — 1 7 0 (13 innings) J.Saunders, Tom.Hunter (6), Patton (7), Ayala (7), Matusz (8), O’Day (8), Strop (11), Ji.Johnson (13) and Wieters; P.Hughes, Logan (7), D.Robertson (8), R.Soriano (9), Chamberlain (11), D.Phelps (12), Rapada (13), D.Lowe (13) and R.Martin. W—Strop 1-0. L—D.Phelps 0-1. Sv—Ji.Johnson (2). HRs— Baltimore, McLouth (1).

Detroit 002 000 400 — 6 9 0 Oakland 000 000 000 — 0 4 1 Verlander and Avila; J.Parker, R.Cook (7), Blevins (7), Scribner (8) and D.Norris, Kottaras. W—Verlander 2-0. L—J.Parker 0-2.

NATIONAL LEAGUE San Fran. 000 060 000 — 6 9 1 Cincinnati 000 021 001 — 4 12 1 M.Cain, Kontos (6), Affeldt (7), Ja.Lopez (8), S.Casilla (8), Romo (8) and Posey; Latos, LeCure (5), Marshall (6), Broxton (8), A.Chapman (9) and Hanigan. W—M.Cain 1-1. L—Latos 0-1. Sv—Romo (1). HRs—San Francisco, Posey (2). Cincinnati, Ludwick (3).

St. Louis 001 000 000 — 1 3 0 Wash.

010 000 001 — 2 3 1 Lohse, Boggs (8), Lynn (9) and Y.Molina; Detwiler, Zimmermann (7), Clippard (8), Storen (9) and K.Suzuki. W—Storen 1-0. L—Lynn 1-1. HRs— Washington, LaRoche (2), Werth (1).

Wildcats finish undefeated HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STETTLER — The Stettler Wildcats put the finishing touches on their Central Alberta High School Football League regular season with a 39-3 win over the Camrose Trojans Thursday.

The win gave the Wildcats a 4-0 record and first place in Pool B. They’ll host the fourthplace Lacombe Rams in Pool A in the quarterfinals next weekend.

Braden Nelson had two touchdowns while rushing for 111 yards on six carries. Parker Cassidy, Mark Forrester and Thomas Cassidy added single touchdowns. Frank Van Ommeran had five converts, a field goal and a single.

Damian Bruno kicked a field goal for the

Trojans.

Tyler Stewart had 103 yards rushing on 12 carries and Parker Cassidy added 53 on two tries for the ‘Cats.

Matt Palmer grabbed three passes for 79 yards for the Trojans while Ty De Hoog had two catches for 43 yards and Michael Ioanidis two for 22 yards.

The Trojans managed 16 yards rushing and 150 passing while Stettler had 22 yards in the air and 369 on the ground.

League action continues tonight with Notre Dame at Lacombe at 4 p.m., Sylvan Lake at Hunting Hills at 7 p.m. at Great Chief Park and Ponoka at Wetaskiwin at 7:30 p.m. Lindsay Thurber visits Rocky Mountain House in an non-conference game at 4 p.m.

Montreal Toronto Hamilton Winnipeg

CFL EAST DIVISION W L T Pts 8 6 0 16 7 7 0 14 5 9 0 10 4 10 0 8

WEST DIVISION W L T Pts x-B.C. 10 4 0 20 Calgary 8 6 0 16 Saskatchewan 8 6 0 16 Edmonton 6 8 0 12 x-clinched playoff berth

PF 382 327 421 274

PA 405 357 444 428

Atlanta Tampa Bay Carolina New Orleans

W 5 1 1 1

South L T Pct PF PA 0 01.000 148 93 3 0 .250 82 91 4 0 .200 92 125 4 0 .200 141 154

PF 365 398 377 314

PA 271 329 290 334

Minnesota Chicago Green Bay Detroit

W 4 4 2 1

North L T 1 0 1 0 3 0 3 0

Pct .800 .800 .400 .250

Arizona San Francisco St. Louis Seattle

W 4 4 3 3

West L 1 1 2 2

Pct PF .800 94 .800 149 .600 96 .600 86

Friday, Oct. 12 B.C. at Hamilton, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Calgary at Winnipeg, 11 a.m.

Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 14 Montreal at Toronto, 11 a.m.

PA 78 68 94 70

Thursday’s Game Tennessee 26, Pittsburgh 23

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 3 2 0 .600 165 N.Y. Jets 2 3 0 .400 98 Miami 2 3 0 .400 103 Buffalo 2 3 0 .400 118

PA 113 132 103 176

Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W 5 2 2 1

South L T Pct PF PA 0 01.000 149 73 2 0 .500 91 110 4 0 .333 114 204 4 0 .200 65 138

Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland

W 4 3 2 0

North L T 1 0 2 0 3 0 5 0

Pct .800 .600 .400 .000

San Diego Denver Oakland Kansas City

W 3 2 1 1

West L 2 3 3 4

Pct PF PA .600 124 102 .400 135 114 .250 67 125 .200 94 145

T 0 0 0 0

T 0 0 0 0

PF PA 120 79 149 71 112 111 100 114

PF PA 130 89 125 129 116 115 100 139

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 3 2 0 .600 80 99 N.Y. Giants 3 2 0 .600 152 111 Dallas 2 2 0 .500 65 88 Washington 2 3 0 .400 140 147

Sunday’s Games Oakland at Atlanta, 11 a.m.

Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m.

Cincinnati at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Philadelphia, 11 a.m.

St. Louis at Miami, 11 a.m.

Dallas at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at Arizona, 2:05 p.m.

New England at Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

Minnesota at Washington, 2:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Houston, 6:20 p.m.

Open: Carolina, Chicago, Jacksonville, New Orleans Monday’s Game Denver at San Diego, 6:30 p.m.

NFL Odds (Favourites in capital letters; odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery Corp.)

Spread O/U Sunday St. Louis at MIAMI 2.5 37.5 Dallas at BALTIMORE 3.5 44.5 Detroit at PHILADELPHIA 4.5 47.5 CINCINNATI at Cleveland 2.5 44.5 Indianapolis at NY JETS 3.5 42.5 Kansas City at TAMPA BAY 3.5 40.5 Oakland at ATLANTA 9.5 48.5 NEW ENGLAND at Seattle 4.5 44.5 Buffalo at ARIZONA 4.5 43.5 NY Giants at SAN FRANCISCO 5.5 44.5 Minnesota at Washington OFF OFF Green Bay at HOUSTON 4.5 48.5 Monday Denver at SAN DIEGO 1.5 50.5

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL KANSAS CITY T-BONES—Acquired DH Lee Cruz from Long Island (Atlantic) to complete an earlier trade.

LAREDO LEMURS—Sold the contract of LHP Matt Way to Arizona (NL).

Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Traded the rights of LHP Matt Way to Laredo (AA) to complete a prior trade. Traded the rights of RHP Bobby Blevins to Rockland (Can-Am) to complete a prior trade.

Traded the rights of RHP John Brownell and RHP Nick DeBarr to Grand Prairie (AA) to complete a prior trade.

BASKETBALL LOS ANGELES SPARKS—Named Vincent Malcolm team president. Renamed Penny Toler executive vice-president.

CYCLING OMEGA PHARMA-QUICK-STEP CYCLING TEAM—Placed Levi Leipheimer on non-active status, after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency released its report on Lance Armstrong.

U.S. ANTI-DOPING AGENCY—Announced cyclists Tom Danielson, George Hincapie, Levi Leipheimer, Christian Vande Velde and David

Zabriskie have each accepted six-month suspensions, effective Sept. 1, 2012, as a result of their testimony in the Lance Armstrong investigation.

FOOTBALL CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed C Thomas Austin. Placed C Ryan Kalil on injured reserve.

CLEVELAND BROWNS—Waived QB Thaddeus Lewis.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Signed DE Ernest Owusu to the practice squad. Waived G Tyler Holmes from the practice squad.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS—Released RB Cory Boyd and DB Ronnie Prude.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Added QB RJ Archer and OL James Carmon to the practice roster.

HOCKEY PROVIDENCE BRUINS—Reassigned F Tyler Randell, D Tommy Cross and G Adam Morrison to South Carolina (ECHL). Released F Kelsey Wilson from his tryout agreement.

LACROSSE BALTIMORE BLAST—Re-signed F Machel Millwood, F Adauto Neto, F Lucio Gonzaga, F Adriano Dos Santos, F J.T. Noone, MF Max Ferdinand, D Mike Lookingland, D Pat Healey, D Ptah Myers, D Mike Deasel and D Stephen DeRoux.

NHL labour talks continue Orioles win game four in extra innings with no breakthrough HARDY’S RBI DOUBLE IN 13TH INNING SENDS SERIES TO DECIDING GAME FIVE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Baltimore 2 New York 1 NEW YORK — With midnight approaching, the Baltimore Orioles’ bats awoke one more time.

Now they have a last shot to finally overtake the New York Yankees.

J.J. Hardy hit an RBI double in the 13th inning and Baltimore bounced back from a demoralizing loss to outlast the Yankees 2-1 Thursday night, forcing a deciding Game 5 in the AL division series.

After splitting 22 games this year, it all comes down this: a winner-take-all game for a spot in the AL championship series against Detroit.

Game 1 winner CC Sabathia was set to pitch the deciding game for the Yankees against Jason Hammel.

The Orioles were 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position until Hardy doubled off David Phelps with one out to score Manny Machado, who

had doubled.

Phelps had relieved in the 12th after Joba Chamberlain was hit by a flying broken bat, forcing him to leave with a bruised right elbow.

Jim Johnson bounced back from allowing Raul Ibanez’s pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning Wednesday to earn his second save in the series with a perfect 13th.

Hours after learning Joe Girardi had kept quiet that his father died last Saturday, the Yankees couldn’t rally late.

This time, Girardi called upon Eric Chavez to pinch hit for slumping Alex Rodriguez. He lined out to third base to end it. Baltimore’s win pushed all four division series to five games for the first time since the round began in 1995.

The Orioles have been pursuing the Yankees all season, cutting a 10-game deficit in July to zero in early September.

Baltimore and New York were tied 10 times atop the East in the final month but the Yan-

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NFL: Criticized Johnson, who has been criticized mercilessly for his struggles running the ball, kicked off Tennessee’s next drive with a 12-yard run. The Titans drove 80 yards before Hasselbeck found Britt to tie it.

After the Titans stopped Pittsburgh, Hasselbeck drove them 33 yards with the big play a 25-yard pass to tight end Jared Cook on a night his mother, Yulinda, was honoured as a breast cancer survivor. The Titans gave the ball to Johnson to run down the clock, then sent out Bironas for the field goal.

Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin tried to ice Bironas with a timeout. Bironas waited it out, and then kicked the ball through to give the Titans a rare chance to celebrate this season.

Roethlisberger entered the game with 27,703 yards, 286 yards shy of Terry Bradshaw’s franchise record. Roethlisberger was 24 of 40 and passed Bradshaw with a 17-yard pass to Heath Miller late in the third quarter of his 119th game. Bradshaw played 168 games from 197083. He threw an 82-yard TD pass to Mike Wallace.

The Steelers, who played without safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker LaMarr Woodley, head home with a much longer injury report.

Steelers running back Ike Redman caught

kees wrapped up the division on the final night of the regular season.

After dropping Game 1 , the Orioles rebounded with another one-run win in a season in which they had the best record in the majors in such games at 29-9. But they lost in stunning fashion in 12 innings Wednesday night, when Ibanez homered twice in his two at-bats after pinch-hitting for Rodriguez.

The team that caught the Yankees in September didn’t rattle, though.

They came right back Thursday for their first win in extras against the Yankees this year. They also lost twice to New York in extra innings before going on a run of 16 straight wins after the ninth inning.

It wasn’t easy, though. Nate McLouth homered off Phil Hughes to start the fifth, but Baltimore wasted three shots with a runner on third base in the first four innings.

four passes for 105 yards for the Steelers before injuring his right ankle in the third quarter and never returned. Running back Rashard Mendenhall also went down with an Achilles injury.

Centre Maurkice Pouncey injured his right leg on the Steelers’ first play from scrimmage and was ruled out for the rest of the game.

Right tackle Marcus Gilbert hurt his right ankle in the second quarter. Doug Legursky stepped in for Pouncey, while rookie Mike Adams replaced Gilbert. A Steelers drive stalled when Derrick Morgan got around Adams and sacked Roethlisberger.

Bironas also had field goals of 22 and 38 yards in the first quarter, and his 47-yarder on the final play of the first half gave Tennessee a 16-10 Tennessee capitalized on a blocked punt to take the lead early in the second quarter.

On the final play of the first quarter, Shaw broke through the middle of the line and blocked Drew Butler’s punt. Jason McCourty recovered at the 1 to give the Titans first-andgoal. That set up a 1-yard burst from Jamie Harper that gave the Titans a 13-10 advantage.

Harper’s touchdown left St. Louis as the only team without a rushing touchdown this year.

The Steelers failed at moving above .500 for the first time this season after splitting their first four games. They should have felt right at home in Nashville, as roughly half the fans at LP Field were waving Terrible Towels while dressed in Steeler black-and-gold. They even had a fan run onto the field after the third quarter, waving a towel before being tackled.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — NHL arenas are dark, and now so are its negotiating rooms.

Hockey’s opening day came and went Thursday with no games and no reason to think players will be hitting the ice anytime soon.

The league and the union were back at the bargaining table, hours before pucks were supposed to drop to open the regular season, but once again the sides didn’t address the core economic differences at the centre of the league’s lockout that has already lasted 26 days.

After discussing secondary topics for a second straight day, no plans were made to meet again. Forget about Friday, the likelihood of any hockey being played in October is quickly fading.

“Until we’re really tackling the major issues, I’m not sure there is a real-time urgency on these other issues,” NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said. “Let’s take the time, let’s redo proposals on the basis of the two days of discussion. When we have that done, and it makes sense to meet, I am sure we’ll meet.

“We didn’t leave today’s meeting saying, ‘This is ridiculous.

There is no reason to continue meeting on any level.’ None of our discussions have led to that result, and I don’t expect them to at any time in the near future.”

After five hours of talks at the league office on Wednesday, the sides got back together for nearly as long — in two separate sessions — on Thursday. Union head Donald Fehr stayed away, and wasn’t in contact with Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Although it has been a week since the NHL called off the first two weeks of the regular season, that sting was felt full force Thursday when opening day passed without any games played.

“We’re creatures of habit,” sad Vancouver Canucks forward Manny Malhotra, a member of the union’s negotiating team.

“We’re used to doing things at certain times, and right now would be time to be playing again. Guys are frustrated with the monotony of just going to the rink, or working out and still doing those things that we’re used to doing in the summertime.

“The frustration sets in. Guys want to be doing what we love to do. It’s been that way since we missed the first day of camp.”

Progress was made Thursday on a drug testing plan, and the sides also dealt with contract issues such as term length and player assignments that still need to be worked on. Other miscellaneous legal issues were also discussed, again with some disagreements.

“There are still a few things to work out,” NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr said. “That is not the core issue, obviously.

If we had everything else settled, we could go back to work and solve the remaining issues in six hours if we had to.”

Last week, the NHL cancelled — at least temporarily — 82 games from Thursday through Oct. 24. Daly estimated the NHL lost $100 million from the cancellation of the entire preseason and would be out another $140 million to $150 million with the regular-season losses. He wouldn’t speculate when more games would be trimmed from the schedule or how long it would take to get the league up and running if a deal is finally reached.

“It’s a disappointment. There is no way around that,” Daly said.

“I certainly hoped and would have expected we would be in a different place today. I would’ve expected we would’ve had an agreement, I would’ve expected we would have been dropping the puck. In retrospect, I look back at it, and while we were all hopeful during the course of the summer that there was plenty of time to get a deal done, maybe the fault lies in the fact that we didn’t start negotiations until June 29. That goes back to the level of urgency maybe with the players’ association and not being prepared to have those discussions.”

The NHL still says it is waiting for a new proposal from the union, with the owners adamant players accept a significant drop from the 57 per cent of revenue they received under the salary cap in the last contract.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 B5

Kings pull out close victory over Lethbridge ROYALTY CLASSIC TOURNAMENT

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 86 Kodiaks 72 A year ago the RDC Kings played the role of underdogs to perfection in the Alberta Colleges Men’s Basketball League.

They didn’t exactly sneak up on anyone, but they weren’t looked at as one of the elite teams until they finished second in the league to the Mount Royal University Cougars and went on to take fourth in the Canadian championships.

With the Cougars gone this season to the CIS, the Kings are the highest placed team from last season and they will have a bull’s-eye on their backs. They won’t go into any game without the opposition gunning for them.

That may have been evident Thursday as the Kings had their hands full before pulling out an 86-72 victory over the Lethbridge Kodiaks as part of the Ramada Inns Royalty Classic tournament at RDC. “We’re in a unique situation this season,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger.

“Last year we didn’t have any pressure on us. This year the guys feel a little bit of that pressure and nervousness of being front runners. So it’s a whole new learning process. We’re learning to play from the front.”

The Kings led by as much as 18 but the Kodiaks put on

a second-half surge that saw them narrow the gap to six.

“We had significant leads in both games (Thursday and Wednesday’s meeting with the Canadian University College of Lacombe) and in both games we had lapses that allowed the other teams to make a run,” added Pottinger.

“Whether it was turnovers, or whatever, we let down. But the good news is we’re still getting better and growing and hopefully we reach the level we were at last season.”

While you had to give the Kodiaks credit for the comeback, Pottinger would have liked better defence, “They can shoot for sure, and thankfully they didn’t shoot as well as I’ve seen them, but we made a whole lot of defensive errors, which we have to fix.”

It was also the Kings second game in as many days while the Kodiaks were seeing their first action in the tournament.

“It could made a difference, but I think our conditioning is good, The games are actually easier than our practices. I don’t want to make excuses as I don’t think conditioning was a factor tonight.”

The Kings also ran into some foul trouble with Sam Lolik fouling out and three other forwards — Rob Pierce, Joel Carroll and Brian Prenoslo — all with four.

“That made a difference, but that’s basketball,” said Pottinger. “We have to play even with foul trouble or in-

juries. The other guys have to step up.”

Carroll led the Kings with 21 points while Pierce added 16, despite missing a large chunk of the second half, Lloyd Strickland 11, Lolik 10, David Poole nine and Ashaunti Hogan eight.

Craig McMurray had 15, Lydan Nummi 14 and Travis Butt 10 for the Kodiaks, who face CUC today at 2 p.m. and Olds Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Kings clash with Olds today at 8 p.m.

Olds beat CUC 84-80 Thursday.

The RDC Queens meet St. Mary’s College of Calgary today at 6 p.m. and Ambrose College of Calgary Saturday at noon. ● The RDC Kings volleyball squad downed Briercrest Bible College Clippers 18-25, 25-20, 25-11, 14-25, 1917 in an exhibition match in Three Hills.

“Very inconsistent,” said Kings head coach Aaron Schulha.

“But that’s why we play exhibition matches, to work on that.”

Sam Brisbane, a firstyear setter from Australia, was the Kings player of the match with six stuff blocks and 10 digs.

“He came off the bench and gave us a lift,” said Schulha. “He did a good job at the net and made several digs at key times.”

Schulha also felt libero Pat McIntyre had his best match of the season. drode@reddeeradvocate. com

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Red Deer College King Brian Prenosio looks to make a shot after coming up with a rebound against the Lethbridge Kodiaks during Ramada Inns and Suites Royalty Classic basketball action at RDC Thursday.

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Verlander tossed his first career post-season shutout and complete game with a 122-pitch masterpiece.

The Tigers will face either the New York Yankees or Baltimore Orioles, tied at 2 games apiece heading into Game 5 on Friday night in New York. Game 1 of the ALCS is scheduled for Saturday.

Verlander, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner and MVP, was so sharp nobody in the bullpen ever got up to throw.

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B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 12, 2012

Giants complete comeback to take series POSEY GRAND SLAM LEADS GIANTS PAST REDS IN GAME FIVE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Giants 6 Reds 4 CINCINNATI, Ohio — Not just any comeback would get San Francisco back to playing for a pennant. It would take one of Giant proportions.

And Buster Posey believed it could happen. Even after the Giants left the West Coast down two games, the National League batting champion insisted his team could pull it off, despite the long odds.

With one swing, he got everyone else believing it, too.

Posey hit the third grand slam in Giants’ post-season history on Thursday, and San Francisco pulled off an unprecedented revival, moving into the championship series with a 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. “You don’t want to be in a lose-andyou’re-out scenario,� reliever Jeremy Affeldt said, wearing a brace on his left wrist so he didn’t hurt it in the champagne-flavoured clubhouse celebration. “We’ve been in that situation for three days. We’re probably going to sleep well tonight.�

They’ll play either Washington or St. Louis for the NL pennant starting Sunday, not caring at all who they face. “We could go up against anybody

at any time,� shortstop Brandon Crawford said. “Being down 2-0 and coming back and winning three at their place, it’s an unbelievable feeling.�

The Giants became the first NL team to overcome a 2-0 deficit in the division series, which began in 1995.

Major League Baseball’s changed playoff format this season allowed them to become the first to take a best-of-five by winning the last three on the road.

Posey’s second career grand slam off Mat Latos put the Giants up 6-0 in the fifth and sparked a joyous scrum in the San Francisco dugout. The ball smacked off the front of the upper deck in left field, just above Latos’ name on the video board.

For the first time in the series, the Giants could exhale. “I don’t think anybody gave up,�

Posey said.

Will Clark, in the 1989 NLCS, and Chuck Hiller, in the 1962 World Series, hit the other Giants slams in the postseason.

Matt Cain and the bullpen held on, with more help from Posey. The AllStar catcher threw out Jay Bruce at third base to snuff out a sixth-inning rally that cut it to 6-3. The Giants had a pair of diving catches that preserved the lead in the eighth.

There was more drama in the ninth.

Ryan Ludwick singled home a run off Sergio Romo. With two runners aboard, Romo fanned Scott Rolen to end it.

The Giants raised their arms, hugged and huddled by the side of the

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The San Francisco Giants celebrate after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday in Cincinnati. mound, bouncing in unison. “It was a spectacular moment,� outfielder Hunter Pence said.

In Cincinnati, the home-field meltdown had a sickeningly familiar feeling. The Reds haven’t won a home playoff game in 17 years. After taking the first two on the West Coast, all they needed was one more at home, where they hadn’t dropped three straight all

season. “You get tired of the disappointments, but then you get over it,� manager Dusty Baker said. “It hurts bigtime.�

Once Posey connected, the Reds were the ones facing a steep comeback. They’ve never overcome a sixrun deficit in the playoffs, according to STATS LLC.

Werth’s walkoff home run keeps Nationals alive

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Nationals 2 Cardinals 1 WASHINGTON — Joyous, bouncing teammates waiting to greet him at home, the red-clad crowd raucous as can be, Jayson Werth yanked off his red batting helmet with two hands and thrust it a dozen or more feet overhead.

A little less than two years ago, the Washington Nationals showered Werth with millions, persuading him to come show them how to win. On Thursday night, with one swing of his black bat, Werth delivered a game-ending homer to extend his club’s surprising season and wipe away whatever disappointments marred his days in D.C. Werth led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a 13-pitch at-bat against reliever Lance Lynn that ended with the ball landing beyond the wall in left field, giving the Nationals a tense 2-1 victory over the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals and forcing a deciding Game 5 in their NL division series. “That’s the way that game should have ended: Jayson Werth hitting a home run,� Nationals manager Davey Johnson said. “He has not hit that many this year. ... Unbelievable. Great effort on his part.�

“I’m just happy that these fans got to see it, because obviously he had a rough year last year, and he got hurt this year, and I don’t think the fans realize how good of a player Jason is,� Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said. “For him to have a moment like this in front of the home fans, and in front of this atmosphere, I couldn’t be happier for him.�

Werth’s arrival certainly coincided with a quick turnaround: The Nationals lost 100 games in 2008 and 2009, but led the majors with 98 wins this year. “When I signed here, my first day here, I went to a Capitals game, a hockey game, (and) the place was packed. Somebody said, ’Just a few short years ago, this place was empty.’ So I knew that a winning ballclub would bring the fans,� Werth said, “and here we are, two years later, and they’re showing up and it’s awesome.�

Werth’s shot provided a sudden end to a classic post-season contest filled with tremendous pitching.

Each team managed only three hits.

Lynn, usually a starter for St. Louis but a reliever in these playoffs, was making his third appearance of this series. “Heater. He beat me,� Lynn said, then paused before continuing. “I’ve had success this series with him, and, you know, everyone in the stadium knew what I was throwing there.�

The best-of-five series will end Friday night in Washington, with the winner advancing to face the San Francisco Giants in the NL championship series.

The starters will provide a rematch of Game 1, which Washington won, with Gio Gonzalez on the mound for the NL East champion Nationals, and Adam Wainwright for the wild-card Cardinals. “It’s what you play all season for, and what you work out all winter for, and what you get to spring training early for,� Werth said. “We have a chance tomorrow to take that next step. I know my teammates will be ready. And the city will, too.�

The homer was Werth’s first of the series, the 14th of his post-season career. He won the 2008 World Series and a string of division titles with the Philadelphia Phillies, then moved to Washington before last season as a free agent on a $126 million, seven-year contract that stunned much of baseball. He managed to hit only five homers and 31 RBIs in 2012, missing 75 games because of a broken left wrist. Last year, his first in Washington, Werth hit only .232 with 58 RBIs, and there was grumbling about his worth.

That vanished at dusk Thursday, when Werth circled the bases, raising his right index finger in a “No. 1� gesture, while the announced attendance of 44,392 roared, and the other Nationals raced out of their dugout to greet him.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS HAMILTON, Ont. — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ next game is pivotal for their playoff hopes, but Avon Cobourne was wondering out loud Thursday if many of his teammates fully understood that fact.

The Ticats host the leagueleading B.C. Lions on Friday night fighting for their post-season lives.

Hamilton (5-9) is third in the East Division two points ahead of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but trails the Edmonton Eskimos (6-8) in the crossover battle for the third and final post-season spot in the Eastern conference.

But Cobourne felt some of his teammates didn’t have their minds firmly set on the task at hand during Hamilton’s walkthrough.

“It’s a big game and to be honest, I don’t think we were as focused as we needed to be today as important as this game is,” the veteran running back said candidly. “It was shocking to me for that to happen, to come out here and things not to go smoothly in the walkthrough as they need to be.

“It’s a serious game for us and I don’t know how serious most guys are about it. It’s a big game and I feel like we should win the game if we play well, they’re missing a lot of key players which opens up opportunities for us.”

The defending Grey Cup-champion Lions (10-4) boast the CFL’s top record and are coming off a 27-22 home win over Calgary minus all-star receivers Geroy Simon and Arland Bruce III, offensive lineman John Hamiester-Ries and defensive tackles Khalif Mitchell and Eric Taylor. All won’t play tonight.

That, combined with the Lions

— who play their home games at domed B.C. Place — being forced to play outdoors on a cool, potentially blustery fall evening would be two factors working in Hamilton’s favour.

Despite his feeling from practice, Cobourne believes his teammates will come ready to play Friday night.

“I’m not worried because everybody handles things differently,” he said. “I like things to be sharp and crisp and I just feel from my (perspective) I would prefer it to be a lot sharper than it was.

“But it’s like that sometimes.

People are different.”

Ticats head coach George Cortez agrees.

“I think we’re ready to play and they understand it’s an important game,” he said. “As long as we win games we have control of what goes on.

“This is an important game and we need to win it.”

The Lions also have something to play for. They can cement a home playoff game with a win over Hamilton and a Calgary Stampeders road loss Saturday to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

“It’s a large game in terms of where both teams stand,” said Lions rookie head coach Mike Benevides. “We have a tremendous challenge in front of us knowing that we have a desperate team.

“The fans here are always very boisterous, it’s always very loud.

They love their football and our team knows that and we’re going to have to play extremely well to get the result we want.”

Hamilton’s offence is averaging a league-best 30.1 points per game and is second overall in passing at 294.3 yards per contest. Quarterback Henry Burris has already

thrown a club-record 34 TD passes, has completed 64 per cent of his passes and is second among CFL passers with 4,120 yards.

By comparison, Hamilton’s defence is allowing 31.7 points and a whopping 418.4 yards per game, both league highs.

So, predictably, Cobourne believes Hamilton’s offence holds the key to victory.

“The key is to keep our offence on the field,” he said. “We have to make plays on offence . . . we do that and I think we win the game.”

Cobourne has become an offensive force, rushing for 564 yards on 89 carries (5.6-yard average) in just six starts this season. He has combined with rookie Chevon Walker (631 yards, 5.1-yard average) to give the Ticats a solid twoheaded rushing attack.

Receiver Chris Williams is Hamilton’s biggest threat, having scored a CFL-high 13 touchdowns, including a league-record six return TDs. The league’s top rookie last season is just two yards shy of registering a second straight 1,000-yard receiving season.

But B.C. counters with a defence that’s allowing the fewest points (19.4), fewest rushing and passing yards (72.5 and 245.4 yards, respectively) and is tied with Winnipeg for most sacks with 32.

“They’re a good defence, there’s no doubt about it,” Cobourne said.

“They’re playing with a lot of confidence, I mean, even when they mess up they still get plays made.

“It’s not going to be easy but it’s an opportunity for us to get a win.”

Cortez said Lions quarterback Travis Lulay, the CFL’s outstanding player last year who has thrown a TD pass in 21 straight games, is the key to B.C.’s success.

Eskimos part ways with Boyd import status, the import Boyd was the logical casualty.

Charles, who sat beside Boyd in the lockerroom, said Boyd “kept his spirits high and knew where he stood.”

“It’s sad to see him go but he’s taking it well and hopefully he’ll find a team to shine with again,” Charles said. “I’m sure a lot of guys’ spir-

its are down, we were all close to him.”

Prude spent the first three weeks on the onegame injured list. In five games he was on the game day roster, he had 12 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, one pass-knockdown and one interception. He was re-injured Aug. 10 and missed five of the last six games.

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EDMONTON — Cory Boyd was the leading rusher in the CFL two months ago.

On Thursday, he found himself unemployed for the second time this season.

The veteran running back was the odd man out in a crowded Edmonton Eskimo backfield and was released by the team along with defensive back Ronnie Prude.

It was the end of an underwhelming tenure in Edmonton for Boyd, who was picked up by the Eskimos a day after being unexpectedly released by the Toronto Argonauts in August.

Expected to provide depth to a then injuryplagued backfield, Boyd played four games for Edmonton and had just 18 carries for 76 yards and four catches for 40 yards.

During his time in Toronto, Boyd was the league’s leading rusher with 80 carries for 447 yards and two touchdowns. He also hauled in 23 passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns.

“It was a very difficult decision,” Edmonton head coach Kavis Reed said. “He was nothing but professional. He accepted his role and did a phenomenal job as part of the locker-room. But it is a business and Cory understood that. It was difficult for us and difficult for him to accept.

“He’s a phenomenal back and I don’t think he’ll be unemployed very long.”

A week after signing Boyd to provide insurance behind Hugh Charles, the Eskimos got fullback Jerome Messam back after his failed attempt to win a job with Miami in the NFL. Reed tried to find ways to work all three of them into the game plan without success.

“It’s just one of those things that didn’t work out,” said Charles, who has never relinquished his role as the team’s premier running back.

“We tried the threeheaded monster, one of those experiments that’s come and gone.”

Reed said the performance of Charles and Boyd’s import status contributed to Thursday’s decision. Despite having his touches reduced for several games, Charles is fifth in CFL rushing with 700 yards on 146 carries.

Last week Reed declared Charles the team’s No. 1 running back for the rest of the season.

“Hugh Charles has done a phenomenal job as a running back and as a receiver out of the backfield,” Reed said.

“We tried to accommodate all of them, but it was very hard to get them all into the backfield. Cory was the third man out.”

With Charles solidified as the No. 1 back and Messam having non-

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Bonnar got his big name in UFC champ Silva

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — On paper, popular light-heavyweight Stephan (American Psycho) Bonnar has little to no chance of beating middleweight champion Anderson (The Spider) Silva in the main event of UFC 153.

But the 35-year-old Bonnar believes the stars may be aligning in his favour as he looks to pull off the monumental upset over Silva, who is moving up a weight class to fight at 205 pounds.

“I’m a little superstitious, and it’s on the 13th,” Bonnar told a news conference Thursday. “There is a lot of stuff with the number 13 going on, and that’s a sign for me, for one. I’ve got a kid coming, and that to me means I need to do something spectacular. And three, I feel like I’m in a ‘Rocky’ movie.

“I’m this huge underdog in his backyard.”

The bookies have Silva, seen as the best poundfor-pound MMA fighter on the planet, as a 10-1 to 12-1 favourite.

Bonnar (17-7 including 8-6 in the UFC) and Silva (30-4, 15-0 in the UFC) meet in Saturday’s main event at Rio de Janeiro’s HSBC Arena. The two were booked for the card only after a planned main event between featherweight champion Jose Aldo and

Frankie Edgar was scrapped due to injury.

The six-foot-four Bonnar was semi-retired before the booking, as he was holding out for a fight with one of the sport’s biggest names rather than simply looking to stay active in the UFC’s 205-pound division.

As it turns out, he landed the biggest name in MMA, and despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him, Bonnar said he realizes what’s at stake.

“This is a huge opportunity,” Bonnar said. “I’m not a guy that always has the best luck, but once in a while a big opportunity comes along, and I try to take advantage of it.”

Meanwhile, the 37-year-old Silva fights in his native Brazil for the first time since a July victory over archrival Chael Sonnen. That fight was expected to take place at a Brazilian soccer stadium before logistical issues forced the event to be moved to Las Vegas.

The six-foot-two Silva said he now wants to put on a memorable show to make up for the missed summer date.

“I want to be able to pay back Brazil the fight that I owe them to have here, so I’m really very pleased to fight with a guy like him, and I hope we can give you all a great show,” said Silva. “I hope this fight will always be standing because it would be a great test for

me because he’s a guy who’s never been knocked out, and he’s a great striker.”

In the night’s co-main event, Brazilian legend Antonio Rodrigo (Minotauro) Nogueira (33-7-1) meets mercurial heavyweight Dave Herman (21-4). It’s Nogueira’s first appearance since suffering a broken arm in a December 2011 loss to Frank Mir. Nogueira was originally scheduled to fight at July’s UFC 147 event, but he withdrew from a planned appearance when his arm wasn’t healing as quickly as expected.

There was some concern the 36-year-old former UFC champ might not ever return from the injury, but “Big Nog” made it clear he’s recovered 100 per cent and is honoured to fight on the same card as his longtime training partner Silva.

“I’ll only retire when he stops,” Nogueira said.

“That’s going to take some time,” Silva replied.

Additionally, Brazilian sluggers Fabio Maldonado (18-5) and Glover Teixeira (18-2) clash in a highly anticipated light-heavyweight matchup.

Teixeira has earned some notice as a possible challenger to UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones’ title, but he’ll have to get past his hard-hitting countryman before he can even consider the possibility.

“He’s going to fight the best Fabio Maldonado that exists,” Maldonado said.

Crosby believes lockout won’t take away entire NHL season

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CANONSBURG, Pa. — Sidney Crosby can’t even get through a conversation with his grandmother without the topic being raised.

A phone call back to Nova Scotia over Thanksgiving weekend inevitably veered towards the status of the NHL’s collective bargaining talks and included the three-billion dollar question being asked throughout the hockey world: When will the season start?

“It’s all anybody wants to talk about,” Crosby said Thursday.

That includes the Pittsburgh Penguins captain, who patiently fielded questions from reporters after skating in virtual anonymity at a suburban practice facility. It was a morning where he should have been preparing for the season opener — Friday’s game against the Islanders was one of six Penguins games that has already wiped out by the lockout — but instead found himself going through drills with a handful of teammates.

They are the optimistic few

who are staying in town with hopes that a settlement will soon be reached and training camp can open. At this point, Crosby isn’t even willing to entertain the notion that the work stoppage could threaten the entire season.

“I can’t see it getting to that point, I really can’t,” he told The Canadian Press. “It hasn’t even cross my mind to be honest with you. I think, if anything, my thoughts are more just about whether the NHL has a date in mind (for the season to start) and just when they’re actually going to start negotiating.”

It didn’t happen this week during two days of meetings between the league and NHL Players’ Association in New York. Those sides broke off talks on Thursday afternoon and again reported no progress in their ongoing stalemate.

The first two weeks of the regular season have already been wiped out and cost the NHL almost US$250 million in lost revenue, according to deputy commissioner Bill Daly.

Much of Crosby’s optimism is rooted in the growth he’s

seen during seven years in the league. He was skating with the QMJHL’s Rimouski Oceanic during the 2004-05 lockout and helped propel the sport to new heights when the “new” NHL returned the following season.

“There’s a lot of momentum,” said Crosby. “I just really hope that the (owners) aren’t taking that for granted.

At the end of the day, I think hockey’s in a good place and everyone’s done a lot of good things to get it there. ...

“It would be pretty unfortunate for negotiation tactics or something like that to really ruin things.”

The timing of the current lockout is particularly tough for Crosby, who was limited to just 63 regular-season games the last two seasons because of concussion symptoms. He’s now feeling better than ever — “I’ve come a long way” — but believes all of the time he spent on the sidelines recently has helped him stay patient during negotiations.

Crosby certainly looked as though he hadn’t missed a beat while being put through skating and stickhandling

drills by a local skills instructor on Thursday. Wearing the black NHLPA-issued sweater that has become the uniform of locked-out players around North America, he weaved powerfully through pylons with his signature skating stride.

Other than the talent on the ice it could have been any session in any small-town arena, with only about a dozen fans watching from the seats. Three of them wore No. 87 sweaters.

It appears as though this will remain Crosby’s reality for the foreseeable future as the cost of insurance on the $104.4-million, 12-year extension he signed this summer makes Europe a less appealing option for him than others.

He could find himself overseas eventually, but it would likely only happen if the entire NHL season was cancelled.

“I don’t have a date in mind,” said Crosby.

His entire focus is devoted to staying sharp in case a new CBA comes together quickly.

Crosby was among 20 NHLers who spent last week training at altitude in Vail, Colo., with Andy O’Brien and he’s been

skating four times per week with teammates during his time in Pittsburgh.

“Even when you don’t see a lot of progress in negotiations, that can’t change what you do as far as how you prepare,” said Crosby. “I think it’s important to just kind of remind yourself of that.”

And so the face of the NHL waits along with everyone else.

Crosby would prefer to believe that the owners are committed to making a deal, but like many fellow players he can’t help but wonder if the lockout was something they long ago decided to use as a means to coax a better deal out of the union.

“That’s how negotiations work sometimes,” he said.

Crosby sat in on the Aug. 14 negotiating session in Toronto when the NHLPA presented its initial proposal and flew to New York last month for a gathering of almost 300 players just before the lockout. He’s also keeping close tabs on the daily progress of talks and is confident the sides will find something that works sooner rather than later.

Crsip Canadian weather awaits Cuba for qualifying match

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Lars Hirschfeld’s commitment to Canada was hard to miss Thursday.

Under an ice pack on his right foot was a nasty bump, the size of a “camel hump” in his words. The ugly bone bruise came courtesy of a two-footed tackle from an opponent in a Norwegian league game two and a half weeks ago.

“I’m here to play,” the 33-year-old goalie from Edmonton declared after a closed practice at BMO Field. “It hurts like hell, but there’s no excuses. I played the last two games for my club (Oslo’s Valerenga Fotball) through pain. That’s just how it is.”

It’s every man to the pump for Canada, whose World Cup qualifying future will be determined over the next five days, with a home game against Cuba at BMO Field on Friday and a likely crucial clash in Honduras on Tuesday.

No. 43 Panama (3-1-0) currently leads the group with nine points, followed by No. 66 Honduras and

No. 61 Canada (both 2-1-1) at seven. Cuba, ranked 146

by FIFA, has no points after four straight losses.

The top two teams advance to the six-country final round of qualifying in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Panama hosts Honduras on Friday night in a game the Canadians will be watching closely. The Panamanians wraps up qualifying play in Cuba on Tuesday.

It’s been 15 years since Canada last made the final round in CONCACAF. And it didn’t go well. The Canadians finished last in the group with a 1-6-3 record.

Three of the six teams from the final round of CONCACAF qualifying will advance to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The fourth-place team will take part in an intercontinental playoff.

Canada’s lone visit to the World Cup was in 1986.

If the current crop of Canadian players feel any pressure, they aren’t showing it. That comes straight from the top, where coach Stephen Hart exudes calm.

“He’s the most laidback man I’ve ever met,” forward Iain Hume said with a grin. “He’s great to work for and I think you can see that the way the guys

train, the way the guys play. They do everything they can for him. He’s helped turn us into a team that plays football, rather than a football team.”

Hart also has a good sense of humour and is creative when it comes to motivating his players, said captain Kevin McKenna. At a meeting Wednesday, for example, Hart showed the team a video of Tiger Woods’ famous chip at the 16th hole at the 2005 Masters — a long-range shot that saw the ball famously swerve en route before pausing on the lip and then rolling in. McKenna and Hirschfeld did not share the message that came with the video but the Canadian captain said it’s an example of Hart’s management style.

“He comes with a different approach and I think everyone responds to it,” McKenna said.

Hart was as relaxed as ever Thursday, despite acknowledging the coming schedule represented “the biggest” moment of his coaching career.

“You know what? Any time I wake up and there’s a game and I have players to work with, it’s like Christmas for me,” the Trinidad native said.

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AHL season set to start in shadow of NHL lockout ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Marcus Foligno considers himself among the fortunate with the NHL lockout preparing to enter its second month.

As much as the hardhitting forward would prefer to be wearing a Buffalo Sabres uniform, Foligno can appreciate there are far worse things than opening the season with Rochester of the American Hockey League.

Just ask his older brother Nick Foligno, a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who’s back home in Sudbury, Ontario, going stir crazy during the NHL lockout.

“He reminds me every day,” said Foligno, who unlike his brother is eligible to play in the minors.

“People think it’s tough to be down here, but it isn’t. It’s a great opportunity for myself,” he said. “And I know from talking to Nick, he’s pretty bummed out every day, and he’s bored.”

The NHL season, which was supposed to open on Thursday, remains on indefinite hold.

It’s “Game On” in the AHL, though, which prepares to open its season with a seven-game slate tonight, including Rochester hosting Syracuse.

“I’m actually one of the lucky ones,” said Foligno, the son of former Sabres captain Mike Foligno. “I’m excited, ready to get going.”

From Albany, N.Y. to Abbotsford, British Columbia, Charlotte to San Antonio, Foligno will be one of about 100 NHLcalibre players competing in the 30-team AHL for however long it takes the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association to resolve their differences.

Jeff Skinner, the NHL’s 2011 rookie of the year, will be playing for Carolina’s affili-

ate in Charlotte. Two of the Flyers top youngsters, Brayden Schenn and Sean Couturier, are playing for Adirondack in Glens Falls, N.Y. Forward Adam Henrique, a rookie of the year finalist with the Devils last year, is in Albany.

There’s a goalie glut in Abbotsford, the Calgary Flames affiliate, where the Heat feature three players with NHL experience, Leland Irving, Danny Taylor and Barry Brust And then there’s the Oklahoma City Barons, whose lineup will include Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the first pick in the 2011 draft, highly touted free agent Justin Schultz and Jordan Eberle. And don’t forget Taylor Hall, who is pegged to join the Barons once he’s fully recovered from a shoul-

der injury.

“They’ve pretty much got the first line from the Edmonton Oilers playing,” AHL president/CEO David Andrews said. “I think it will probably have a number of fans sample the game that might not have. And we believe that once fans sample the game, and they see the calibre of play that it’ll gain some traction.”

Andrews, however, has mixed emotions.

He’s excited about the influx of talent and the chance for the league to gain additional exposure in being the only game in town.

And yet, Andrews would rather not have the extra attention come at the NHL’s expense.

“We would prefer the NHL would be playing,” he said. “We think that’s

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Calgary Flames goalie Leland Irving makes a save against the Boston Bruins during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Jan. 5. The Abbotsford Heat will have one of three goaltenders with NHL experience on the ice when they kick off their American Hockey League season. the engine that drives the business of hockey and interest in the sport.

So with the NHL not playing, it’s not a positive in terms of the long-

term growth of our business.”

Andrews didn’t have immediate figures on league-wide ticket sales for this season, but ex-

pects them to be up based on how AHL attendance increased during the last NHL lockout, which wiped out the entire 2004-05 season.

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WANTED: HAIR Do you have a head of hair that’s waiting to be discovered?

Chatters Canada Ltd. is seeking hair and presentation models for its annual Stylist Connection event, which will take place next Wednesday and Thursday in Red Deer.

Auditions are scheduled for this Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel. About 44 to 50 models are required, with a time commitment of one to three days. The Stylist Connection, which the Red Deerbased company is hosting with Redken NYC, is expected to attract more than 450 stylists from Chatters and Tommy Gun’s salons. Highprofile stylists from Redken will be among those presenting, and franchise and individual awards will be presented. Further information can be obtained at 403-3425055 or info@chatters. ca.

‘Hands off the lake’ REPORT ON SYLVAN LAKE’S RECORD WATER LEVELS SUGGESTS ALTERNATIVES

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Don’t mess with Mother Nature.

That’s the message from Lacombe County council, which reviewed an Alberta Environment-commissioned report on Sylvan Lake’s record water levels.

The study outlines a variety of options ranging from a $1.7-million dam-like water control structure to taking a much more hands-off approach.

Lake levels have reached their highest point since 1918. Property owners are seeing their shorelines eroded and the popular beach in Sylvan Lake Provincial Park has all but disappeared.

The trend towards higher water levels began in the mid-1960s and peaked last year, largely due to a cool wet spring, which

reduced evaporation, responsible for 95 per cent of water loss.

The rest drains from the lake through the Sylvan Creek outlet.

That creek has been the focus of options, including the water control structure with stop logs, a $100,000 project to reduce the lake’s sill and improve the outlet creek to improve flow or a $50,000 alternative to straighten out the creek to move more water through it.

Another alternative — approved by council on Thursday — is to not meddle with the creek, but to adjust to high water levels by ensuring environmental and municipal reserves are taken by the county when new developments occur to provide a buffer zone.

Coun. Brenda Knight said municipalities should not try to tinker with lake levels.

“Mother Nature knows best. Leave her

alone — she’s got the ultimate power.”

Coun. Paula Law said she’s not in favour of making any changes to outflow without knowing what the downstream impact will be and whether it will increase the flooding risk for landowners.

The county should make it clear to the Sylvan Lake Management Committee that it is not in favour of spending money to try to change natural patterns, said Coun. Rod McDermand.

The management committee includes Lacombe and Red Deer counties and Town of Sylvan Lake. The committee reviewed the Alberta Environment report last month and decided it needed more information on the potential impacts of tinkering with lake outflows before making a decision on options.

The group meets next on Dec. 5. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

WEST PARK PROPOSALS Among the West Park redevelopment plan’s major proposals:

BOOK SIGNING The author of a book about a Métis woman who lived for almost a century will sign books in Red Deer. Doris Jeanne MacKinnon, author of The Identities of Marie Rose Delorme Smith: portrait of a Métis woman 18611960, will be at Chapters, at 5250 22nd St., on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. for the book signing. Admission is free. Delorme Smith was a trader and had 17 children in the early days of settling the Prairies. She and her husband Charley sold goods to aboriginals but took money instead of furs, saving enough to start a homestead and purchase cattle as the buffalo herds dwindled. Admission is free to the book signing and everyone is welcome.

AIDS NETWORK MEETING Central Alberta AIDS Network Society is holding its annual general meeting at the Turning Point building on Monday at 7 p.m. There will be a presentation about the highlights from the International AIDS Conference held in Washington in July.

CAANS is a local charity responsible for HIV prevention and focuses on health promotion, prevention and harm reduction. For more information, call CAANS at 403-346-8858.

Turning Point is located at 4611 50th Ave. Light refreshments will be served.

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The city’s West Park draft redevelopment plan calls for more trees and traffic calming measures on 57 Ave., the neighbourhood’s main street.

An ‘even better’ neighbourhood CITY’S WEST PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TOUTED BY ASSOCIATION

BY RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF The city’s plan for West Park’s redevelopment might make a great neighbourhood even better, says the community association’s president.

“I think it’s very positive and works with what West Park alKeira Rudge ready is and what it could be,” said Keira Rudge.

Residents can comment on the city’s draft redevelopment plan at an information meeting on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., with a presentation at 5 p.m. at the West Park Activity Centre at 3811 57th Ave. The plan, as well as feedback, can be seen online at www.reddeer.ca/westpark.

At a similar meeting last year, West Park residents said a major

issue is the many secondary suites in single family homes and resulting parking shortage. Boarding house regulations and licensing were also a top priority.

“Maybe we could reconfigure some of the streets that might be rezoned in the future,” proposed Rudge.

City Coun. Paul Harris, who got council to fast track the plan, said West Park is a neighbourhood in transition.

“It’s changing to multi-family dwellings because of its proximity to downtown and the college.”

Rudge wants to maintain West Park’s single family home character — the draft plan’s first objective — but “hopefully not add that many more rowhouses and duplexes.”

“It would be nice to see to tie it into Riverlands with some of the multi-family (development) down there. It would be nice to see some development for seniors.”

Limiting future apartment and rowhouse multiple family buildings, as residents have identified,

isn’t a solution, said Harris.

“We’ve got to change our whole philosophy to build our communities for people, not vehicles.”

Rudge praised proposals for changes to 57th Avenue, West Park’s main street.

“I like that plan. With the changes, maybe more people would realize what we have here.”

Developing a marketing plan between the community association and West Park Shopping Centre merchants is also positive.

“They’ve been very supportive of (the community association) and we of them. We could let people out there know of the amenities we have.”

Harris encouraged West Park residents to have their say so action can begin shortly after.

“People need to come out to this. You have to get out and participate in the planning process.

“Once the consultation is done, we need to whip ahead and get it done.” rfiedler@reddeeradvocate.com

● Maintain neighbourhood’s single family home character. ● Identify areas for new duplexes or rowhouses and multi-family residential with parking and collector road access. ● Add attractive facades and green elements for new construction to the city’s Land Use Bylaw. ● Add single family homes to break up current duplex concentration. ● Find new commercial areas. ● Enhance 57th Avenue with trees, traffic calming features, street art and a shopping centre bus shelter. ● Enhance 55th Avenue with trees, a school bus lay-by, and traffic calming features. ● Identify future righthand turn lanes from 32nd Street to both 57th and 55th Avenues. ● Design a park to make south West Park an education and athletic hub in partnership with Westpark Middle School and Red Deer College. ● Preserve mature trees. ● Improve transit, walking and cycling routes without sacrificing vehicle traffic space. ● Add or enhance walking trails to downtown. ● Ensure efficient use of abundant green space with new features and landscaping. ● Determine a future use of Store Hill (3706 58th Ave.) with community and nearby landowners. ● Develop a marketing plan so the community association and West Park Shopping Centre promote each other.

Sylvan stays with existing ratio for RCMP staffing

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake Town Council has dropped a plan to include municipal enforcement officers when determining how much policing the community needs.

Under the town’s Police Staffing Complement Policy, one police officer per 800 residents is required.

Currently, the ratio is one RCMP officer per 844 residents, based on 14 full-time officers and additional police help in the summer months.

However, if the town’s two full-time municipal enforcement officers, an enforce-

ment manager and seasonal enforcement and bylaw positions were included, the policing ratio drops to one officer per 673 for 2012.

In June, council decided municipal enforcement staff should be included when setting the policing ratio.

The RCMP opposed that policy change, pointing out that enforcement staff don’t handle the range of duties of RCMP officers. Further, the town found no other municipalities include municipal enforcement officers in their policing ratios.

On Tuesday, council voted to stick with the existing ratio for RCMP. A municipal enforcement staffing ratio of one per 3,200 residents has also been included.

Council has decided not to request an additional RCMP officer for next year, but wants to have one in place sometime in 2014 when the population is projected to hit almost 13,200, from its current 12,327.

A proposal to beef up municipal enforcement by adding a part-time officer will be considered in this year’s budget. The 0.5 full-time equivalent position would cost about $50,000. A new vehicle may also be requested at a cost of $55,000.

Council also directed administration to alter the policing policy, which requires the town to meet certain ratios, rather than giving council the leeway to make its own decisions. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

City chicken growers backyard coops open to public

BY RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deerians are invited this weekend to see the backyard coops of city chicken growers.

The Red Deer chapter of the Canadian Liberated Urban Chicken Klub (CLUCK) is hosting a tour of four backyard coops on Saturday.

The tour starts at 1 p.m. at 5333 42nd Ave. and then moves to 3743 43rd Ave. from 1:30 to 2 p.m.

A third home, whose address will be provided at the first two coops, is slated for 2 to 2:30 p.m., with the tour wrapping up from 3 to 5 p.m. at 145 Alberts Close. In addition, Peavey Mart is hosting two coops of chickens from Canadian Heritage Breeds.

They are open to the public today and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days

where staff will be on hand to answer questions. CLUCK and Peavey Mart are also offering a gift card prize by having a passport stamped at each urban coop on Saturday.

Passports are available at the first coop and once stamped at the remaining three, can be dropped at Peavey Mart for the draw.

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High-risk youth to benefit from funds for youth crime gang project CALGARY — A Calgary program aimed at preventing immigrant youth from joining gangs and helping those already involved get out has received a financial boost from the federal government.

The Effective Community Response to Immigrant Youth Gang Crime Project is run by the Centre for Newcomers Society of Calgary. It will receive an additional $300,000 from Ottawa over nine months bringing total funding to $1.56 million.

The program has already helped between 60 and 90 highrisk youth, said Francis Boakye, manager of programs and commu-

training and engage in social activities.

“Canadians have made it clear that they want us to take action to keep our streets and communities safe,” said Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, who was on hand for the announcement.

“We also know a balanced approach is the best way to reduce crime which is why we’re committed to supporting crime prevention efforts — particularly those that are aimed at youth.”

The minister said the government funded 138 community crime prevention projects in 2011 helping 16,000 youth considered “atrisk.”

Stolen computer flash drive poses security nightmare ing the data was stolen during a June break-in at the head office of the Oil City Hospitality Group, which has outlets in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

Clair Seyler, an Edmonton police spokeswoman, says it doesn’t appear the small memory stick was the target of the break-in.

But Edmonton police Det. Bob

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Larry Alexander Armstrong, 59, was charged

by Olds RCMP investigating complaints about inappropriate activity at a hotel in Bowden.

Charges were withdrawn in Didsbury provincial court on Thursday and Armstrong has entered a peace bond in relation to the complaints.

Salvation Army band concert A brass concert by the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Band will feature marches, hymns and symphonic works on Saturday in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Salvation Army in

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Boakye said young immigrants face hurdles when they arrive in Canada.

“Immigrant youth face numerous challenges including being new to Canada and learning to adjust to new ways of life while adjusting to all the rules,” said Boakye at a Calgary news conference Thursday.

“Some bring bruised and scarred memories, some are isolated, others are traumatized. All are seeking to understand who they are and where they belong.”

The program provides one-onone counselling sessions to young people and helps them learn to build relationship skills. They also receive employment skills

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Small businesses are less satisfied with Canada’s five largest banks than retail customers, says a J.D. Power and Associated study that ranked Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) in top spot in terms of satisfaction among this key banking customer.

The inaugural Canadian small business banking satisfaction study found that overall satisfaction averaged 728 on a 1,000-point scale, 25 points below satisfaction among retail customers.

Respondents who ranked their bank poorly were more than three times more likely to

switch banks. That’s a potentially costly decision for financial institutions since small business customers have almost double the deposits of the average retail customer and four times higher loans.

“The in-person experience is extremely important to small businesses and banks need to get it right to maintain and grow these relationships,” said Jim Miller, senior director of banking at J.D. Power.

Scotiabank led the survey with a ranking of 733 points on the scale.

It was followed by Royal Bank of Canada (725), TD Canada Trust (724), Bank of Montreal (711) and CIBC (689).

The study measured small

business satisfaction in a number of categories: account activities, account manager, facility, fees, product offerings, account information, credit services and problem resolution.

It found that nearly twothirds of Canadian banks assign account managers to small business banking customers, compared with just half of U.S. banks.

Yet satisfaction was dragged down severely among small business customer who found their account manager fell short of expectations.

For example, although overall satisfaction was 828 among small business customers who perceived their assigned account manager “completely”

understood their business, it dropped to 685 among those customers who perceive their account manager did not fully, or only partially, understood their business.

That, in fact, was lower than overall satisfaction rating (693) among those not having an account manager assigned at all.

The J.D. Power survey polled 1,200 small business owners or financial decision-makers in July and August who used business banking services. Included were the big five Canadian banks — Royal Bank (TSX:RY), Scotiabank (TSX:BNS), CIBC (TSX:CM), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) and TD Bank (TSX:TD).

BMO sees fertile year for agriculture A report by the Bank of Montreal says Canada’s real agricultural output is on track to increase 7.5 per cent this year, laying fertile ground for the sector’s performance heading into 2013.

David Rinneard, the bank’s national manager of agriculture, calls the rebound impressive and says improved demand, prices and growing conditions have been a clear boon to the industry. BMO says emerging markets with expanding populations and incomes are a key growth opportunity for the sector. Producers are also shifting toward higher-return products other than wheat that are of high demand in developed economies. Canadian growers also benefited from a rise in corn and soybean prices caused by a major U.S. drought this summer.

Although Ontario suffered from dryness as well, generally Canadian growing conditions were much better than they were south of the border.

Paradis extends Nexen review Ottawa is extending its review period for the proposed takeover of Nexen Inc. (TSX:NXY)

by China’s state-owned offshore oil company.

Industry Minister Christian Paradis says the review under the Investment Canada Act is being extended by 30 days and can be extended again, with the consent of CNOOC. An initial 45-day review period was set to end Friday. “A determination will be made based on the six clear factors that are laid out in detail in Section 20 of the act and the guidelines on investment by stateowned enterprises,” Paradis said in a statement. China National Offshore Oil Corp. is offering $15.1 billion to buy Calgarybased Nexen in what is the largest deal so for in the Canadian oilpatch involving a Chinese company.

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Audio West president John Phillips gives a presentation to several Central Alberta home builders in the Platinum Homes and Developments show home in Vanier Woods East on Wednesday.

A summit of home technology MYRIAD OF HOME LIFESTYLE FUNCTIONS CAN BE MONITORED AND CONTROLLED USING APPS

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR It seems there’s an iPhone/iPad app for just about everything. Now you can add residential lighting, temperature control, music, security and a variety of other houserelated items to the list.

Clare Controls LLC of Florida demonstrated on Wednesday how a myriad of home lifestyle functions can be monitored and controlled using Apple devices.

Working with Red Deer’s Audio West, it held a “residential technology summit” in a Vanier Woods home.

There, about a dozen local home builders learned about the Clare Controls system — called ClareHome — and how it’s expected to take home control automation to the next level.

“The reaction was incredibly enthusiastic,” said Audio West president John Phillips.

“We’re looking at about 400-plus installations in the next 12 months.”

In fact, he said, some builders now plan to incorporate a ClareHome controller into every house they construct.

Buyers could then customize the system to their needs.

“They’re making it standard, just like carpet and tile.

“It will not be an option. It will actually be part of the house.”

Home control automation is not a new development, said Phillips. But Clare Controls’ system has brought the price down to a level most people can afford — about $2,000 and up.

He added that ClareHomes simplicity, and its Apple connectivity, also appeals to many.

“I think it will be in every single house in 10 years.”

Clare Controls president Brett Price said his company is currently working with Canadian “channel partners” — like Audio

West — in Toronto and Alberta. Red Deer, he said, has proven to be a particularly fertile market.

“It’s bordered on viral up here.”

Price described how his system can be connected to virtually every wireless feature in a home. Users can adjust things like security systems, entertainment systems and electronic door locks from on site or thousands of kilometres away.

They can even use it to turn off a home’s main water valve, adjust window shades or tap into security camera images, added Phillips.

“You can take an iPad anywhere in the world and it will function identically to if it’s in your residence.”

Price expects ClareHome to be accessible by users of Android operating systems by next year.

It can be incorporated into a house during construction or retrofitted after the fact, he pointed out. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Commission Classic Cleaners earns tries to block Green Cleaners certification firm’s trading

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

The Alberta Securities Commission is seeking to block the trade of securities in company that’s been active in Central Alberta.

Digagogo Ventures Corp. is a Delaware corporation that’s an over-the-counter (OTC) or off-exchange issuer of securities.

Last August, the British Columbia Securities Commission ordered that trade in the company’s shares cease because it failed to disclose information in its filings — specifically, Rene Branconnier’s role as an officer, director and promoter in the company, and the fact he purchased a controlling block of shares in 2010.

The Alberta Securities Commission now wants to do the same in this province.

It said in a release that Digagogo has distributed shares to Alberta residents, and that it wants to protect investors and the capital market.

An application for a cease trade order related to Digagogo shares is expected to be heard by an ASC panel in November.

Russ Baich recalls a time when dry cleaning businesses consumed hundreds of litres of toxic solvents every month.

Times change.

Baich, who has operated Red Deer’s Classic Cleaners & Tailors for the past 30 years, said many of today’s dry cleaners run environmentally friendly businesses.

There’s even a Green Cleaners Council that certifies those with particularly clean shops.

Classic Cleaners recently became the fourth dry cleaning business in Canada to earn the council’s approval. The others are all in Ontario.

Baich said the council awards “ecopoints” on the basis of a variety of factors, including energy and water conservation, and recycling of hangers and bags.

“There are a whole raft of things they look at, besides just the solvents used.”

However, the use of solvents is a big determinant of whether a cleaner is green

or not.

In the case of Classic Cleaners, its implementation of a biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning system last December marked a significant step forward.

Baich explained that he’d been looking for a new cleaning machine, and when he found one with halogen-free solvent that posed no risk to air, water, soil or people, it seemed the right choice.

“Once we saw that this was finally out and working good, that’s when we pulled the trigger,” he said, adding that the health and safety of his staff was a key consideration.

Classic Cleaners also has a “wet cleaning” system that safely uses water on materials that require dry cleaning.

He pointed out that many other dry cleaners haven’t sought Green Cleaners Council certification, but have still adopted environmentally sustainable practices. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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COMPANIES

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 102.24 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 74.61 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.01 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.68 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.88 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.02 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 86.41 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 4.31 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 67.14 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.26 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.92 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 28.22 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39.18 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.70 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.24 General Motors Co. . . . . 24.66 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 16.88 Research in Motion. . . . . . 7.73 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 38.16 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 34.25 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 62.61 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 15.00 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 44.17 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.41 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 70.46 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.60 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 33.92 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 11.00 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.11

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.85 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.01 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 17.83 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 39.04 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.77 First Quantum Minerals . 21.19 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 43.17 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.54 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 45.89 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . 10.09 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 41.43 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.83 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 30.39

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market was slightly higher Thursday as resource stocks rose alongside prices for oil and metals.

The S&P/TSX composite index was well off session highs by mid-afternoon, gaining 21.53 points to 12,233.95 following three days of losses. Markets have been depressed by fresh signs of a slowing economic recovery, including another downward revision of global growth by the International Monetary Fund and forecasts of lower demand by resource giant Alcoa Inc. The TSX Venture Exchange was 2.21 points lower at 1,299.94.

Commodity prices also supported the Canadian dollar, which was up 0.21 of a cent at 102.18 cents US. New York markets were also off the best levels of the day with the Dow Jones industrials down 18.58 points to 13,326.39 on top of two back-to-back, triple-digit slides. The Nasdaq composite index slipped 2.4 points to 3,049.38 while the S&P 500 index ticked up 0.28 of a point at 1,432.84.

Indexes had earlier been well into positive territory as a much better than expected read on U.S. jobless insurance claims raised hiring prospects. Traders also looked ahead to key earnings reports Friday from U.S. banking giants, including JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.

The U.S. Labour Department said the number of people seeking unemployment aid plummeted last week by 30,000 to a seasonally adjusted 339,000, the lowest level in more than four years. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, dropped by 11,500 to 364,000, a six-month low.

Traders appeared to take in stride a move by Standard & Poor’s to cut its rating on Spain’s debt by two notches to BBB-minus, leaving the country on the verge of non-investment grade, or junk, status.

The Spanish government has so far refused to tap a new European Central Bank bond-buying facility that has been largely designed to keep a lid on the country’s borrowing rates.

But some analysts think the downgrade will help push the government to finally request the help.

Even so, others think traders are in danger of letting their guard down.

“Earnings expectations are low for the third quarter as the debt crisis continues to take a toll on the economies in Europe, affecting the results of multinationals. The malaise has also spread to developing economies such as China.

“Expectations are for a 2.1 per cent year-over-year decline in S&P

500 operating earnings — the first year-over-year drop since the recession,” said BMO Capital Markets senior economist Robert Kavcic.

Merger and acquisition news also helped support markets.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Sprint Nextel is in advanced talks to be acquired by Japanese cellphone company Softbank Corp. in a transaction valued at more than US$12.8 billion. Sprint Nextel shares surged 14.09 per cent to US$5.75 in New York as the company confirmed during the morning that there have been talks with Softbank on a possible transaction.

Most TSX sectors were higher while resource stocks led gainers as prices for oil and metals advanced.

The energy sector was up 0.57 per cent as oil continued to find support from worries that the Syrian conflict is escalating. Traders worry that the civil war in Syria could grow into a wider regional conflict that could threaten oil supplies from Middle East producers. The Middle East and North Africa account for about a third of global oil production.

The November crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange was up 82 cents at US$92.07 a barrel. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) rose 21 cents to C$30.01.

Nexen (TSX:NXY) shares climbed six cents to $25.21 as the federal government extended its review period for the proposed $15.1-billion takeover of the energy company by China’s stateowned offshore oil company.

The review under the Investment Canada Act is being extended by 30 days.

An initial 45-day review period was set to end Friday.

The base metals sector was up 1.35 per cent as December copper climbed three cents to US$3.75 a pound. Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) ran ahead 49 cents to C$30.39.

The gold sector was flat as December bullion edged up $5.50 to US$1,770.60 an ounce.

NovaGold Resources Inc. (TSX:NG) gained 13 cents to C$5.04 as the company reported a third-quarter net loss of $21.5 million or eight cents per share.

That is less than half of its net loss of $52.1 million or 22 cents per share from a year ago.

The exploration and development miner, whose flagship asset is its 50 per cent owned Donlin gold project in Alaska, did not report any revenues for the quarter.

Utilities were the biggest losers with Just Energy Group (TSX:JE) 31 cents lower to $10.55.

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.67 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 29.31 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 44.65 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 43.16 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 30.01 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . 20.360 Canyon Services Group. 11.57 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.49 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.740 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 21.79 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.49 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.17 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 33.97

High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . 2.040 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.28 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 44.80 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.51 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.21 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.40 Penn West Energy . . . . . 13.40 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.66 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.86 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 32.34 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.83 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.11 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.79 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 46.11 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 58.67 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 53.47 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.83 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 29.15 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 28.09 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 22.32 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 38.11 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 59.00 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 11.93 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 74.15 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 56.81 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 23.33 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.98

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Thursday: Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,233.95 up 21.53 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,299.94 down 2.21 points TSX 60 — 698.76 up 1.68 points Dow — 13,326.39 down 18.58 points S&P 500 — 1,432.84 up 0.28 point Nasdaq — 3,049.38 down 2.40 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 102.18 cents US, up 0.21 of a cent Pound — C$1.5703, up 0.04 of a cent Euro — C$1.2653, up 0.03 of a cent Euro — US$1.2928, up 0.29 of a cent Oil futures: US$92.07 per barrel, up $0.82 (November contract) Gold Futures: US$1,770.60 per oz., up $5.50 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $34.761 per oz., up $0.19 $1,117.57 per kg., up $7.08 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Thursday at 1,299.94, down 2.21 points. The volume was 168.88 million shares at 4:20 p.m. ET. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov.’12 $13.80 higher $621.20; Jan ’13 $13.70 higher $620.00; March ’13 $14.20 higher $615.20; May ’13 $15.70 higher $608.80; July ’13 $16.40 higher $601.90; Nov. ’13 $15.50 higher $546.90; Jan. ’14 $16.70 higher $550.30; March ’14 $16.70 higher $550.40; May ’14 $16.70 higher $550.40; July ’14 $16.70 higher $550.40; Nov. ’14 $16.70 higher $550.40.

Barley (Western): Oct. ’12 unchanged $245.00; Dec. ’12 unchanged $250.00; March ’13 unchanged $253.00; May ’13 unchanged $254.00; July ’13 unchanged $254.50; Oct. ’13 unchanged $254.50; Dec ’13 unchanged $254.50; March ’14 unchanged $254.50; May ’14 unchanged $254.50; July ’14 unchanged $254.50; Oct. ’14 unchanged $254.50.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 474,240 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 474,240.

USDA lowers corn harvest projection, as drought’s impact becomes clearer DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday slightly lowered its projection for the nation’s corn crop for a fourth straight month, reflecting worse-thanexpected news about the actual impact of this year’s withering drought from the farmers busy harvesting their fields.

The USDA estimates that farmers will harvest 10.71 billion bushels of corn this year, which would be the smallest amount since 2006. Last month’s estimate was 10.73 billion bushels.

Crop estimates change as fields are harvested and farmers get a better sense of how the weather affected yields.

The U.S. has been experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, and conditions have been particularly harsh in many of the key Midwest and Plains farming states.

Farmers have harvested 69 per cent of the nation’s corn already this year, which is well ahead of the 28 per cent that would be harvested by this time in a typical year.

The average yield is about 122 bushels per acre, which is down from last month’s estimate of 122.8 bushels.

That is the lowest average yield since 1995

and is significantly below last year’s yield of nearly 153 bushels per acre.

Although the drought dried up the soil in many parts of the U.S., the corn harvest was surprisingly good in some areas, said Darin Newsom, senior analyst for Telvent DTN, a commodity trading and information provider.

“Is 122 anything great?

No. It’s still a dismal yield, still well below what had been anticipated earlier this year,” Newsom added.

In Iowa, for example, the nation’s leading corn

producer, production will be about 19 per cent lower than last year at about 1.92 billion bushels.

Neighboring Nebraska will see production down about 15 per cent from last year at 1.3 billion bushels. Illinois was hard hit with production falling 37 per cent to 1.22 billion bushels from last year and Indiana’s slid 28 per cent.

Minnesota corn farmers lucked out this year, getting at least some rain that helped avert the dire conditions further south.

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Experts slash forecasts for German growth, warn support for bailouts fading THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN — Europe’s economic outlook darkened further Thursday when top economists slashed their growth forecasts for Germany and warned that public support for more financial aid to struggling countries was evaporating.

In a report for the Economy Ministry, leading economic research institutes said they now expect gross domestic to increase by only 1 per cent in 2013 instead of 2.0 per cent. They said financial woes in other eurozone nations were weighing on business confidence in the currency bloc’s largest economy, hurting spending on new equipment and production facilities — a key component of growth.

Still, with six European nations in recession and the International Monetary Fund predicting just 0.2 per cent growth for the eurozone next year, Chancel-

lor Angela Merkel said it was incumbent upon Germany “to do things to stimulate the European economy.”

“If we manage to keep our domestic consumption up, then that has of course the advantage that we can increase imports from other European Union countries,”she told reporters in Berlin.

The 17-country eurozone shrank 0.2 per cent in the second quarter from the quarter before.

Germany’s economy grew 0.3 per cent — not great, but it helped keep the eurozone downturn from ending up even worse.

The economic institutes said Germany’s growth was at risk if eurozone leaders do not keep up their efforts to control the debt crisis, warning that new market tensions — which have calmed recently due to action by the European Central Bank — could make things worse. If the debt crisis should worsen, they said, “there is a great danger Germany will fall into recession.”

The German economy is expected to keep growing mainly because exports are holding up well, the economists said. Meanwhile, financial market conditions are calmer after the ECB said it could buy government bonds issued by indebted governments such as Italy and Spain, if they promised to take steps to reduce debt.

Such purchases would lower the high borrowing costs that threaten to push them to financial ruin.

The report — prepared by Germany’s top six economic research institutes together with one in Austria and another in Switzerland — also cut the forecast for 2012 German economic growth from 0.9 per cent to 0.8 per cent.

The institutes’ economists said voters in more financially solid countries were getting restless about being put on the hook for bailout loans like the ones that rescued Greece, Ireland and Portugal.

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TOKYO — The head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday called for urgent action to tackle Europe’s debt problems and an approaching fiscal crisis in the U.S., warning that the struggling world economy is already falling short of even pessimistic expectations.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde, speaking to reporters as the IMF and World Bank held annual meetings in Tokyo, praised recent steps taken by the European Central Bank and European governments, but said “more needs to happen, and faster.”

Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of Seven richest nations met for about 90 minutes on the sidelines to discuss the European debt crisis. They also discussed the impending budget impasse in the U.S., an issue that prompted some at the meeting to express concern, according to a senior Japanese Ministry of Finance official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, which is ministry policy. They released no communique.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said that while he encouraged his colleagues in Europe to take further action to resolve the eurozone challenges, he also turned attention to the United States.

“The U.S. needs to take steps to get its fiscal house in order over the medium term,” he said on a conference call from Tokyo late Thursday.

“These forces are having an impact on global economic growth and it’s important that they show markets and

investors that they have a clear and credible plan going forward.”

“Canada is continuing to experience moderate growth — it is hesitating growth, but it is growth — which is much better than Europe and other places in the world,” he added.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner was upbeat about recent moves in Europe to stabilize and reform crisis-stricken economies.

“The basic thrust of the strategy is right and good,” he told a conference on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank meetings. “They’re already having traction in improving competitiveness.”

Geithner also sought to strike a reassuring tone regarding the threat of the so-called “fiscal cliff” of tax increases and deep spending cuts that will take effect in 2013 unless Congress and the Obama administration resolve a budget impasse.

The Obama administration intends to try to fix the problem before the end of the year, Geithner said. “We’re going to take a run at it.”

The IMF has urged the U.S. to raise the ceiling on the level of debt the government can issue, which is capped by law. In August 2011, a battle between Republicans and Democrats over raising the limit wasn’t resolved until the U.S. almost defaulted on its debt.

Lagarde called for “decisive action” on the issue.

She also said Greece should get two more years to meet austerity targets as agreed upon with its creditors. After nearly defaulting on its mountain of debt, Greece has survived on international bailouts since May 2010.

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While Arctic ice shrinks, Antarctic’s grows SCIENTISTS SAY IT MAY BE SIGN OF CLIMATE CHANGE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The ice goes on seemingly forever in a white pancake-flat landscape, stretching farther than ever before. And yet in this confounding region of the world, that spreading ice may be a cockeyed signal of man-made climate change, scientists say.

This is Antarctica, the polar opposite of the Arctic.

While the North Pole has been losing sea ice over the years, the water nearest the South Pole has been gaining it. Antarctic sea ice hit a record 7.51 million square miles (19.45 million square kilometres) in September.

That happened just days after reports of the biggest loss of Arctic sea ice on record.

Climate change skeptics have seized on the Antarctic ice to argue that the globe isn’t warming and that scientists are ignoring the southern continent because it’s not convenient. But scientists say the skeptics are misinterpreting what’s happening and why.

Shifts in wind patterns and the giant ozone hole over the Antarctic this time of year — both related to human activity — are probably behind the increase in ice, experts say. This subtle growth in winter sea ice since scientists began measuring it in 1979 was initially surprising, they say, but makes sense the more it is studied.

“A warming world can have complex and sometimes surprising consequences,” researcher Ted Maksym said this week from an Austra-

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Photo provided by NSIDC, University of Colorado, shows the icebreaker Aurora Australis awaiting the return of the scientific teams and their equipment in the Antarctic. This confounding region of the world has spreading ice that may be a cock-eyed signal of man-made climate change, scientists say. lian research vessel surrounded by Antarctic sea ice. He is with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts.

Many experts agree.

Ted Scambos of the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Colorado adds: “It sounds counterintuitive, but the Antarctic is part of the warming as well.”

And on a third continent, David Vaughan of the British Antarctic Survey says that yes, what’s happening in Antarctica bears the fingerprints of man-made climate change.

“Scientifically the change is nowhere near as substantial as what we see in the Arctic,” says NASA chief scientist Waleed Abdalati, an ice expert. “But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be paying attention to it and shouldn’t be talking about it.”

Sea ice is always melting near one pole while growing around the other. But the overall trend year to year is dramatically less ice in the Arctic and slightly more in the Antarctic.

It’s most noticeable in September, when

northern ice is at its lowest and southern ice at its highest. For over 30 years, the Arctic in September has been losing an average of 5.7 square miles (14.76 million square kilometres) of sea ice for every square mile gained in Antarctica.

Loss of sea ice in the Arctic can affect people in the Northern Hemisphere, causing such things as a higher risk of extreme weather in the U.S. through changes to the jet stream, scientists say. Antarctica’s weather peculiarities, on the other hand, don’t have much effect on civilization.

At well past midnight in Antarctica, where it’s about 3 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 16 Celsius), Maksym describes in a rare ship-to-shore telephone call from the R.V. Aurora Australis what this extra ice means in terms of climate change.

And what it’s like to be out studying it for two months, with the nearest city 1,500 miles (2,415 million kilometres) away.

“It’s only you and the penguins,” he says. “It’s really a strikingly beautiful and stark landscape.

Sometimes it’s even an

eerie kind of landscape.”

While the Arctic is open ocean encircled by land, the Antarctic — about 1.5 times the size of the U.S. — is land circled by ocean, leaving more room for sea ice to spread. That geography makes a dramatic difference in the two polar climates.

The Arctic ice responds more directly to warmth. In the Antarctic, the main driver is wind, Maksym and other scientists say.

Changes in the strength and motion of winds are now pushing the ice farther north, extending its reach.

Those changes in wind are tied in a complicated way to climate change from greenhouse gases, Maksym and Scambos say. Climate change has created essentially a wall of wind that keeps cool weather bottled up in Antarctica, NASA’s Abdalati says.

And the wind works in combination with the ozone hole, the huge gap in Earth’s protective ozone layer that usually appears over the South Pole. It’s bigger than North America.

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A private company successfully delivered a half-ton of supplies to the International Space Station early Wednesday, the first official shipment under a billion-dollar contract with NASA. The SpaceX cargo ship, called Dragon, eased up to the orbiting lab, and station astronauts reached out with a robot arm and snared it. Then they firmly latched it down.

“Looks like we’ve tamed the Dragon,” reported space station commander Sunita Williams.

“We’re happy she’s on board with us.” Williams thanked SpaceX and NASA for the delivery, espe-

cially the chocolate-vanilla swirl ice cream stashed in a freezer.

The linkup occurred 250 miles (80 kilometres) above the Pacific, just west of Baja California, 2 ½ days after the Dragon’s launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

“Nice flying,” radioed NASA’s Mission Control. It’s the first delivery by the California-based SpaceX company under a $1.6 billion contract with NASA. The contract calls for 12 such shipments.

This newest Dragon holds 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms) of groceries, clothes, science experiments and other gear. Williams and her crew won’t get access to all that until Thursday, when the hatch is opened.

The vessel will remain at the

space station for nearly three weeks before departing with almost twice that much cargo at the end of the month. Dragon is the only cargo ship capable of bringing back research and other items, filling a void left by NASA’s retired shuttles.

SpaceX — owned by PayPal’s billionaire creator Elon Musk — launched Dragon aboard a Falcon 9 rocket Sunday night.

NASA is hiring out space station supply runs to American companies now that the shuttles are museum relics. The shuttle fleet was retired in 2011 after 30 years so the space agency could focus on human trips beyond low-Earth orbit; the destinations include asteroids and Mars.

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the temperatures of the Maine and California coasts, Vaughan says.

Mark Serreze, director of the snow and ice data centre, says computer models have long predicted that Antarctica would not respond as quickly to global warming as other places.

Since 1960, the Arctic has warmed the most of the world’s regions, and Antarctica has warmed the least, according to NASA data.

Scientists on the cruise with Maksym are spending eight to 12 hours a day on the ice bundled up against the fierce wind with boots that look like Bugs Bunny’s feet.

It’s dangerous work.

Cracks in sea ice can form at any time. Just the other day a sudden fissure stranded a team of scientists until an inflatable bridge rescued them.

“It’s a treacherous landscape,” Vaughan says.

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made pollutants chlorine and bromine, which are different from the fossil fuel emissions that cause global warming.

The hole makes Antarctica even cooler this time of year because the ozone layer usually absorbs solar radiation, working like a blanket to keep the Earth warm.

And that cooling effect makes the winds near the ground stronger and steadier, pushing the ice outward, Scambos says.

University of Colorado researcher Katherine Leonard, who is on board the ship with Maksym, says in an email that the Antarctic sea ice is also getting snowier because climate change has allowed the air to carry more moisture.

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Young models display outfits by Ukrainian designer Anisimov during a Fashion Week in Kiev, Ukraine, on Wednesday.

In first for Andy Warhol Foundation, Nars takes on Factory NEW YORK — Francois Nars had Andy Warhol coffee table books in his living room and Yves Saint Laurent in his closet growing up in the ’70s in the south of France.

“I always feel so terrible for the people who got born after that era because there was something really in the air that was unexplainable,” the makeup legend said, lounging in the lobby of a Midtown hotel for a recent interview.

“There was something very, very free. Today, everything is so much more controlled and so much more prepared,” he said.

Fear not, post-Baby Boomers. In this, the 25th anniversary year of Warhol’s death, Nars’ namesake company has taken on the pop icon’s silvery Factory, silkscreened superstars and avant-garde films in a limited-edition cosmetic collection, exclusive to Sephora stores until Nov. 1.

It’s the first time the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has collaborated on cosmetics, and the 29-piece Nars line coincides with Regarding Warhol: 60 Artists, 50 Years, an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art running through Dec. 31.

Michael Hermann, licensing director for the Warhol foundation, said it decided to venture into cosmetics with Nars because of the latter’s “fearless, cutting-edge approach.”

“For Warhol, makeup was an arrow in the quiver one could use to embody his democratic approach to beauty best embodied in his own words when he said, ‘If everybody’s not a beauty, then nobody is,”’ Hermann explained.

Nars, who is in his late 40s and moved to New York in 1984, missed out on meeting Warhol, but has visited Andy’s world in the past with his Chelsea Girls lip lacquer and other homages.

This time he went big with an Edie Sedgwick screen test on a mini metal film can for one gifty set.

Lip glosses are packed into a soup can and bright greens and blues are intricately shaped into one of Warhol’s famous self-portraits in an eye palette etched with the Andyism: “I believe in low lights and trick mirrors.”

Nars has scaled back his runway work to a few designers he admires, his friend Marc Jacobs included. Working backstage in September, Nars created big Edie eyes for Jacobs’ own ’60s moment,

a pop-inspired spring collection at New York Fashion Week.

“If Andy was still alive we probably would have met at a certain point and I would probably have photographed him for a book. We would have connected, definitely,” said Nars, who remains creative director of Nars cosmetics, acquired in 2000 by Shiseido, and still shoots the company’s ad cam-

paigns.

Nars has worked on some of the fashion industry’s most famous faces, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangalista and Naomi Campbell among them.

He has taken photos for the industry’s top magazines, produced several books of portrait art and is working on a book focused on Tahiti, where he owns an island.

Looking back, Nars

said his fashion-forward mother, Claudette, was a “big, big influence.”

“My mother and my two grandmothers, I was lucky to have three women around me growing up that were very special, very elegant woman, very beautiful women,” he said.

Nars remembers shopping trips to Paris from their home in Tarbes.

“I was a very lucky child because at the age

of 16, 17 years old my parents would buy me clothes from Yves Saint Laurent, which was an incredible luxury at the time, but I was attracted to that whole world,” he said. “I had a pretty nice little wardrobe by the age of 17.”

Nars’ perception of beauty hasn’t changed since he launched his company with 12 lipsticks sold at Barney’s in 1994.

“I really wanted to have a different approach of beauty because when I came to America they were still heavily, heavily plastic,” he said.

“The ads were so heavily retouched. My goal was always to make the girl look real, and look beautiful. It didn’t matter how much makeup. Sometimes it was none at all.”

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Meningitis outbreak: up to 13,000 got shots of recalled steroid but level of risk is unclear

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said Monday. But it’s not clear how many are in danger.

Officials don’t how many of the shots may have been contaminated with meningitiscausing fungus tied to the outbreak.

And the figure includes not only those who got them in the back for pain — who are most at risk — but also those who got the shots in other places, like knees and shoulders.

Those injected in joints are not believed to be at risk for fungal meningitis, said Curtis Allen, a spokesman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

He said there was no breakdown available of how many had the shots in the back or in joints.

The number of people sickened by a deadly meningitis outbreak has now reached 119 cases, including 11 deaths.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the count on Tuesday.

New Jersey is the 10th state to report at least one illness.

Tennessee has the most cases, followed by Michigan, Virginia, Indiana, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina and Ohio.

All had received shots for back pain, and investigators suspect a steroid medication made by a specialty pharmacy.

About 17,700 single-dose vials of the steroid sent to 23 states have been recalled. Inspectors found at least one sealed vial contaminated with fungus, and tests were being done on other vials.

The first known case of the rarely seen fungal meningitis was diagnosed last month in Tennessee.

The steroid maker, New England Compounding Center of Framingham, Mass., recalled the drug, and over the

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This photo provided by the Minnesota Department of Health shows shows vials of the injectable steroid product made by New England Compounding Center implicated in a fungal meningitis outbreak that were being shipped to the CDC from Minneapolis.

About 17,700 single-dose vials of the steroid sent to 23 states have been recalled. weekend recalled everything else it makes.

“While there is no indication at this time of any contamination in other NECC products, this recall is being taken as a precautionary measure,” the company said in a statement.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, and a back injection would put any contaminant in more direct contact with that lining.

Symptoms on meningitis include severe headache, nausea, dizziness and fever. The CDC said many of the cases have been mild and some people had strokes.

Symptoms have been appearing between one and four weeks after patients got the shots.

A Michigan man whose wife’s death was linked to the outbreak said Monday that he, too, was treated with steroids from one of the recalled

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“Not only have I lost my wife, but I’m watching the clock to see if anything develops,” George Cary said, as friends and family gathered for his wife’s wake in Howell, 60 miles northwest of Detroit.

His wife, Lilian, 67, had been ill since late August, but meningitis wasn’t detected until Sept. 22, her husband said.

She suffered a stroke and died Sept. 30, he said.

Michigan officials have not

released the names of two people who have died in the outbreak in that state, but did say one was a 67-year-old woman.

Fungal meningitis is not contagious like the more common forms.

The two types of fungus linked so far to the outbreak are all around, but very rarely causes illness. Fungal meningitis is treated with high-dose antifungal medications, usually given intravenously in a hospital.

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Bioethics panel urges new privacy protection DNA DECODING CONCERNS AT THE HEART OF FEAR, DESPITE POTENTIAL TO FORESEE HEALTH ISSUES

WASHINGTON — It sounds like a scene from a TV show: Someone sends a discarded coffee cup to a laboratory where the unwitting drinker’s DNA is decoded, predicting what diseases lurk in his or her future.

A presidential commission found that’s legally possible in about half the states — and says new protections to ensure the privacy of people’s genetic information are critical if the nation is to realize the enormous medical potential of gene-mapping.

Such whole genome sequencing costs too much now for that extreme coffee-cup scenario to be likely. But the report being released Thursday says the price is dropping so rapidly that the technology could become common in doctors’ offices very soon — and there are lots of ethical issues surrounding how, when and with whom the results may be shared.

Without public trust, people may not be as willing to allow scientists to study their genetic information, key to learning to better fight disease, the report warns.

“If this issue is left unaddressed, we could all feel the effects,” said Dr. Amy Gutmann, who chairs the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.

Mapping entire genomes now is done primarily for research, as scientists piece together which genetic mutations play a role in various diseases. It’s different than getting a lab test to see if you carry, say, a single gene known to cause breast cancer.

Gutmann said her commission investigated ahead of an anticipated boom in genome sequencing as the price drops from thousands today to about $1,000, cheaper than running a few individual gene tests.

The sheer amount of information in a whole genome increases the privacy concerns. For example, people may have their genomes sequenced to study one disease that runs in the family, only to learn they’re also at risk for something else — with impli-

cations for relatives who may not have wanted to know.

Thursday’s report shows a patchwork of protection. A 2008 federal law prohibits employers or health insurers from discriminating on the basis of genetic information, so that people don’t put off a potentially important gene test for fear of losing their job or health coverage. But that law doesn’t prevent denial of life insurance or long-term care insurance.

Plus, there’s little oversight of how securely genetic information is stored electronically, the report found.

Then there’s the question of surreptitiously ordering genome screening from a private lab, such as during a nasty custody battle. The report didn’t say that’s ever happened, just that it could, and found no overarching federal or industry guidelines on how commercial testing companies should operate.

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Bottles of milk will be kept in a freezer at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital before they’re shipped to Calgary for pasteurization at the Mothers’ Milk Bank.

The bank’s executive director, Jannette Festival, says the Edmonton depot makes it easier for women in Northern Alberta to donate and it saves on courier costs. She says the non-profit bank has approved 70 donors since it opened in April and another 90 women are applying.

Women who want to donate their milk must first be screened and get their blood tested. Hospitals get the milk for tiny babies whose mothers are unable to breast feed since studies show milk is better than formula at fighting disease and infection.

mental,” Gutmann said.

Among the commission’s recommendations: —Governments should prohibit genome sequencing without the consent of the person from whom the sample came, as part of a minimum, consistent privacy standard for every state.

—Health authorities should establish clear policies defining, in research and clinical settings, who can access someone’s genomic data, allowing individuals to share it as they see fit while guarding against misuse.

—Consent forms for people enrolling in research studies should make clear how their data might be used now and in the future. Also, researchers should make clear if participants will be told about all the known disease risks spotted in their genome, including those not being expressly studied.

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BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Every time Wendy Markosky sits down at the pipe organ, she thinks of it as entering a cockpit.

On the instrument panel in front of her are 28 pullout knobs, or stops, that control airflow to 25 sets of pipes, ranging in size from three inches to a looming 16 feet.

Push them in and the airflow is cut off, mut- Wendy Markosky ing the organ’s pipes. Pull them out and you are literally “pulling out the stops,” as the old saying goes, and freeing up the instrument’s “kaleidoscope” of sound.

Markosky must also control 122 keys on a two-tiered, hand-operated keyboard at the same time as her feet are feeling their way around 32 notes on a pedal-pushed keyboard down below.

“It’s an athletic, acrobatic, multitasking instrument” — kind of like operating a one-man band, said the organist, who’s a music instructor at Lacombe’s Canadian University College and also on call with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra whenever a harpsichordist or organist is needed.

Markosky will surmount the intricacies of the enormous instrument that remains remarkably unchanged since being invented in the 1600s to perform a “light and lively” concert at the Gaetz Memorial United Church in Red Deer on Saturday.

The concert, held in honour of the church’s 125th anniversary and the pipe organ’s 25th birthday, will include a play list stretching from the 18th century to the 21st century.

Listeners who are only familiar with the pipe organ’s solemn church sounds will be introduced to a whole other side of the instrument, promised Markosky. “It can produce such an eclectic, kaleidoscopic sound that’s full of colour. And this is a chance to show off what the organ can do.”

For instance, Pieces for a Musical Clock were written by Joseph Haydn for the small calliope-styled pipe organs that were often used at circuses.

The high-pitched, “chirpy” little pieces will confound most people’s expectations of a pipe organ, she added.

Markosky also intends to perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s seldom-heard Pastorale, which was inspired by the Italian countryside.

On the program as well is English composer William Hayes’ concerto for organ and orchestra, which will be played with Markosky doing both parts. “I intend to do a smaller sound for the organ and a larger sound for the orchestra.”

The Ottawa native, who arrived in Central Alberta to work at Canadian University College in 1997, was mesmerized by the organ for most of her life.

She began playing a small, electronic organ at age eight. When she was 16, she was “blown away” by the robust, textural sounds of a pipe organ that

pleasing way to spend a couple hours It’s 4 a.m. Two strangers are travelling on a San Francisco rapid transit train, and both are doing the New York Times crossword puzzle.

He gets stuck and wants to give up. She considers this tantamount to declaring failure, since her belief is that crosswords are a metaphor for life.

As expected, the two opposites (He: A freeLANA spirited former MICHELIN ad exec, She: An uptight psychologist) first clash, and then sparks of attraction fly.

So what’s an eight-letter word to describe Central Alberta Theatre’s latest relationship comedy, 2 Across, which opened on Thursday night at the Nickle Studio, upstairs at the Memorial Centre?

Pleasant fits perfectly.

This witty, light-hearted play by M*A*S*H and All In the Family writer Jerry Mayer offers a nice diversion and is a pleasing way to spend a couple of hours.

And that’s saying something, since director Erna Soderberg took a big gamble staging a two-actor production that runs in real time — all of the action takes place in one train car that’s travelling from the San Francisco airport to Bay Point Station.

Since the audience’s entire attention is focused on verbal exchanges between the two, the play lives or dies by the performances and whether enough electricity is generated by the two actors.

To that end, the preview seen on Wednesday was a qualified success.

CAT veteran Deb O’Brien pulls off her best, most subtly shaded role yet as a woman who finds it hard to live outside the box. The play-by-the-rules psychologist feels that even a library book must always be returned on time, because paying the late fee would be cheating those on the waiting list.

Anyone who caught O’Brien’s last portrayal of a similar character in The Christmas Tree knows she can play uptight.

But in 2 Across, the actor also depicts a quiet vulnerability that softens her character’s judgmental streak and makes her all too relatable.

The play’s most moving moment is when the psychologist, who has argued with her 18-year-old son, tries to make amends in a one-sided phone conversation that could bring a tear to any mother’s eye.

Derek Olinek, another CAT veteran, brings perhaps too much frenetic charm to the laid-back former ad exec.

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Organist Wendy Markosky is dwarfed by the Letourneau organ at Gaetz United Church in Red Deer. she heard on CBC Radio. “It was the coolest sound I’d ever heard. It was like a whole orchestra,” she recalled.

Markosky didn’t find a pipe organ teacher until she was about 18, then completed a whole biology degree before realizing she needed to spend her life playing the instrument.

The graduate of the University or Nebraska, Lincoln, and Indiana University schools of music now believes that young people should be encouraged to follow their passions, wherever they lead.

“If you are passionate about it, you

need to do it. You won’t get rich but you’ll always be able to do OK. If you don’t end up following your passion, you could end up doing something your whole life that you hate.

“We are given gifts and we have to take them, run with them and develop them.”

Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. concert at Gaetz Memorial United Church are $10 (children 12 and under are free) at the door. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Markosky said proceeds will go to local charities. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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There’s no need to wait for the MAD magazine parody of Taken 2.

It’s already hilariously up there on the screen. The first thing to be kidnapped is logic, as the action moves to Istanbul from Paris and Liam Neeson ridiculously reprises his role of PETER avenging ex-CIA HOWELL dad Bryan Mills.

The veinpopping Mills has turned into a human GPS unit, but he’s now more cartoon than man. He tracks leads that would leave an ace bloodhound scratching its fleas, and busts moves and baddies in ways more appropriate to a Scooby-Doo episode.

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Liam Neeson tracks leads that would leave an ace bloodhound scratching its fleas, and busts moves and baddies in ways more appropriate to a Scooby-Doo episode in Taken 2. sequel to Taken, the surprise hit of 2009, and these people are absolutely correct.

Unsubtle producer/writer Luc Besson knows this. So does his regular cowriter Robert Mark Kamen and their hired-gun director Olivier Megaton

(Colombiana). They don’t give a rat’s derriere about it, as long as the cash register still goes ka-ching, which it will.

The irony is that the original Taken was supposed to be the cash grab.

It was intended for DVD-only in

North America, after a desultory European theatrical debut. It had already leaked to the Internet months before it arrived on these shores, almost by accident.

But Taken added up to something more than the sum of its parts — and those parts include $225 million in worldwide box office, on an investment of $25 million.

Neeson surprised a lot of people with his action chops, and the story engaged on a primal level: a man using his formidable spy skills to rescue his teenage daughter, who had been kidnapped by Albanian sex traffickers while visiting Paris.

At 60, Neeson still has heroic form, and also the serious actor’s discipline to keep a straight face while negotiating a ludicrous script that spent more time on a photocopier than in a word processor.

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DETROIT — Alex Karras was a man of many roles.

Fearsome NFL defensive lineman. Lovable TV dad. Hilarious big-screen cowboy.

And in the end, a dementia victim who blamed the NFL for his illness along with thousands of former players in lawsuits accusing the league of not doing enough to protect them from the long-term effects of head injuries.

The 77-year-old Karras, who managed to be tough, touching and tragic in the span of a lifetime, died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family members, said Craig Mitnick, Karras’ lawyer.

Karras was one of the NFL’s most ferocious — and best — defensive tackles for the Detroit Lions from 1958-70, bulling past offensive lineman and hounding quarterbacks.

The charismatic bruiser went into acting after his football career, and in his signature scene dropped a horse with a punch as the soft-hearted outlaw Mongo in the 1974 comedy Blazing Saddles. He also portrayed the

father in the 1980s sitcom Webster, along with his actress-wife Susan Clark, and was in the Monday Night Football broadcast booth along the way.

“Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what he did after his playing days as did Alex,” Lions president Tom Lewand said.

Born in Gary, Ind., Karras starred for four years at Iowa and was later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Detroit drafted him with the 10th overall pick in 1958, and he was a three-time All-Pro defensive tackle over 12 seasons with the franchise.

He was the heart of the Lions’ defensive front that terrorized quarterbacks. The Lions handed the champion Green Bay Packers their only defeat in 1962, a 26-14 upset on Thanksgiving during which they harassed quarterback Bart Starr constantly.

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Jerry Kramer wrote in his diary of the 1967 season about his trepidation over having to face Karras.

“I’m thinking about him every minute,” Kramer wrote.

For all his prowess as a player, Karras may have gained more fame as an actor.

He had already become known through George Plimpton’s behind-the-scenes book Paper Lion: Confessions of a LastString Quarterback, about what it was like to be an NFL player in Detroit.

Karras and Plimpton remained friends for life, and one of Karras’ sons is named after the author.

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His Bryan Mills thought he was done with Albanian sex enslaver Murad (Rade Sherbedgia, agreeably evil), since he’d left so many of Murad’s stooges in body bags after their last encounter.

He didn’t count on Murad wanting revenge, since one of those stooges was his son. When events conspire to bring Mills, Lenore and daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) to Istanbul on an impromptu family holiday, Murad hatches a payback plan to kidnap and torture all three.

You know he’s serious, because he weirdly spends his days in a trashed hotel room with a ruined piano. He possesses a seemingly inexhaustible supply of swarthy thugs.

Some estrogen is added to the testosterone overkill. Kim becomes action girl by proxy, following her daddyo’s barked instructions as she evades pursuers, hurls grenades and drives a stolen taxi like a cabbie on crack — and to think she doesn’t even have a driver’s licence yet!

Lenore isn’t so lucky, spending much of the picture unconscious and getting inexplicably left behind on more than one occasion by the taskminded Mills. But she is fully alert in one of the film’s most MAD-ready scenes, one where Mills gives her impossibly complicated instructions on how to evade their impending capture.

And how can you not smile at the baldly stereotyped Murad? Sherbedgia’s greatest exertion must have been resisting the urge to twirl his mustache. When an enraged Murad asks Mills why he killed his son, and Mills replies that the son kidnapped and abused Kim and dozens of other girls, Murad’s response roughly translates as, “Details, details!”

And don’t let those details keep you from enjoying this so-bad-it’sgood experience, which is funnier than most comedies.

If you go to the theatre with this in mind, you’ll avoid disappointment — and you won’t feel taken, too.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

Karras played himself alongside Alan Alda in the successful movie adaptation of the book, and that opened doors for Karras to be an analyst with Howard Cosell and Frank Gifford on Monday Night Football.

In Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles, Karras played a not-sobright, rough-around-the-edges outlaw who not only slugged a horse but also delivered the classic line: “Mongo only pawn in game of life.”

In the 1980s, he played a sheriff in the comedy Porky’s and became a hit on TV as Emmanuel Lewis’ adoptive father, George Papadapolis, in the sitcom Webster.

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His in-your-face first appearance on the train would frankly be a little alarming — especially to a woman who’s the only other passenger.

But Olinek’s oversized portrayal warms and has more real moments by the second half — when his ad exec helps the psychiatrist deal with her son and makes it apparent that he wants to see more of her.

Both are wearing wedding rings — which presents a wrinkle that is, maybe, settled a little too conveniently by the playwright.

O’Brien and Olinek have an easy rapport, but could stand to heat things up between their characters by taking more uneasy pauses and making more eye contact as feelings turn romantic.

In telling this story of two opposites that attract, 2 Across manages in a quietly humourous way to highlight some of life’s truths. Most notably: Connections between people can happen in the least expected moments; and all of us could stand to rethink our views when confronted with someone who thinks differently.

This story of two strangers on a train would not have been possible without set designer Stuart Reid creating a highly inventive rail car. Kudos also to sound and lighting designers, William Ladic and Terry Truckle, for helping us believe the journey.

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Walking Dead lurches back to life rowed brows. The episode even makes room for a plaintive lullaby sung over a crackling campfire.

Then, in a burst, plenty happens. There have been The Walking Dead episodes that shortchanged the viewer with too few zombies on display. And there have been episodes with escalating dread but no dramatic release. This is not one of them. Count this episode — packed with a zombie skirmish, a terrible twist and a bonus complication — among the series’ most unforgettable.

And looking ahead to next week’s episode: Necessity proves to be the mother of invention. One of the survivors hits upon perhaps the most macabre problem-solving scheme since season one, when Rick smeared himself with hunks of zombie carcass to pass undetected through a zombie mob. Yuck.

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season averaged nearly 7 million weekly. The Walking Dead puts you with this tattered band as you imagine yourself under similar threat and joined in the struggle that may never end.

The zombies remain a threat not through craftiness or villainy (they, stripped of their humanity, are capable of neither), but instead due to their multitudes and plodding persistence. This season The Walking Dead continues to trade on a familiar nightmare: a frightening foe that stalks you in slow motion, yet still you can’t evade.

It’s a nightmare you typically handle by waking up. But only if you were asleep. If you’re awake, the best way to deal is by savoring the blows to a zombie’s head, each certified by a satisfying crunch.

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NEW YORK — It’s crunch time.

The Walking Dead returns on AMC for a third season Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT. Millions of fans will be tuned in, ravenous for what awaits the zombie-beset mortals on the first of 16 episodes (eight now and eight more beginning next February).

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1990 — United Nations endorses joint Canadian and British resolution condemning Israel for the Oct. 8 shooting of Palestinians at the Temple Mount.

1986 — Expo ’86 in Vancouver closes with over 20 million visitors. The world’s fair was based on the theme of transpor-

tation and communication.

1980 — Premier Peter Lougheed announces Alberta will curtail oil production by 25 per cent beginning March 1, 1981.

1970 — Troops leave Camp Petawawa in Pembroke, Ont., for Ottawa to meet FLQ terrorist threats.

1937 — Public schools in Toronto open six-weeks late after polio epidemic eases. The disease claimed 150 lives that summer.

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Accept sister’s limitations and reconnect with her in small doses

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SUN SIGNS years. Put your thoughts on paper.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your ongoing plans can develop and evolve really productively at this time. You will have enough amount of motivation to inspire you to put your dreams into action.

There is nothing that seems to block your way. You are invincible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): This is a favourable time to keep writing or improving your writing or communication skills. Expressing your thoughts with so much ease and flare will make feel an enhanced as a person. Others will be inspired by your dedication and your hard work and will start valuing your newly crafted skills.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A forbidden love might adorn you with the needed nurture and sweetness which you are not ready to let go, as of yet. Indulge yourself for now while at the same time try to remember that if itĂ­s too good to be true; it might actu-

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: It will be primordial to master the art compromise within any relationship this year.

You will be inclined towards infatuation. Your drive and passion are quite strong, but ensure to channel these energies into the right direction and into the right person to avoid deception.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Relationships with coworkers will appear to be friendly and non-invasive.

There is a good balance that can be achieved between each other. You will be inspired to add some colour or improve your workstation as to bring it to life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This is such a pleasant day for you that you are inclined towards laziness. And thereĂ­s nothing wrong with it.

After all, work and responsibility can wait a bit. There is just too much fun to miss out there. Your soul requires some pampering.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Clear understanding of what is going around, at home or in your office will smooth out any disagreements you had before. It seems that today it is easier to get your point across and you feel understood by others. Keep things calm and simple.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There will be an urge to try to escape your past. Be it something linked to a pain or a difficult time in your life. Do try to reconnect with loved ones from your past and see what they have to say. Perhaps things werenĂ­t as bad as they seemed all these

ally be the case.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whatever endeavours you engage yourself in you possess plenty of willpower to get it done successfully.

You are able to filter the bad in any circumstance and cleanse a situation in which requires a proper followthrough.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Your optimism and fun-loving personality is not at its best today. You might feel that you are being deceived or disappointed which will affect your self-esteem.

To avoid little annoyances try to stay away from self-indulgence, legal matters or just overdoing anything at all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This day might seem unusually boring and feeling as though you are wasting your time.

You are not in your usual responsible mood and you might be tempted to just let go, for once. Feeling out of place and a bit disorganized doesnĂ­t characterize you at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): You will have an easier time to master the art of intimacy. Socializing wonĂ­t tempt you as much as exploring a private side of your soul and deciphering one of its hidden pleasures.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A loved one might encourage you to do something more pleasurable. You will long to connect with others and spend some quality time in a pleasing environment.

Whatever you choose to do, indulge yourself guilt free!

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Dear Annie: I am 29 and have been ter living abroad for a year, and I wrote a teacher in a small town for seven about seeing them. years. During this time, I have had My brother-in-law responded (my two serious relationships, but neither sister rarely does), but his interest worked out. seemed half-hearted, and Recently, my mother has he made all kinds of excusbeen on me about moving so es about stress from work I can find someone to marry and not really being able and have kids. to do much but rest on the I understand that she weekends. doesn’t want me to be alone, My sister has never once but, Annie, I have wonderful visited me in all the cities friends here. Some are as I’ve lived in. She rarely inclose as family. quires about my life.

Right now, I am OK with I am fun loving and hapbeing single, but I know that py. It hurts that she conI have a tendency to resist tinually rejects me, and I change. My mother thinks I wonder why I care about a MITCHELL will be alone for the rest of relationship that is so onemy life and regret it. I told sided. & SUGAR her I would consider movI have talked to her ing, but I really don’t want about it, and she always to leave this place. I love my says she’ll be in closer confriends, my job and my stutact, but it never happens. dents.

Do I need to let this relationship go? — What should I do? My mother is so Wish I Had a Sister upset that it makes me stressed. — All Dear Wish: Your sister is oversensiTalked Out tive and finds it difficult to be closer, Dear Talked Out: How important is it but she is not toxic, and we don’t beto you (not your mother) to be married? lieve she is trying to hurt you.

Not everyone needs a life partner to She could actually be jealous of the lead a happy, fulfilling life. Raising life you are leading. She seems incachildren is an entirely separate issue pable of the warmth you want, but you and could involve adoption or fos- apparently have many friends who fill tering. And many teachers consider that need. You don’t have to cut her their students the only “children� they off. need.

All you need to do is adjust your exIt is difficult to meet prospective pectations. Please accept your sister’s marriage partners in areas where limitations and reconnect in small dosthe dating pool is small. Even online es. matchmaking might require relocatDear Annie: I read the letter from ing. If you can be happy without mar- “Angry and Embarrassed.� As a mothriage, tell your mother the subject is er of three small children, going out to closed. But if you are simply too fright- dinner gives me a break from cooking. ened to get out of your comfort zone, I try to teach my children manners and please work on it, with counseling if tell them that making a mess is not OK, necessary. but this lady’s grandchild is 16 months You shouldn’t have major regrets old and cannot understand that yet. down the road.

When my kids make a mess at a resDear Annie: I am 37 and have a rich taurant, my husband and I apologize life with wonderful friendships and a and then leave a more generous tip for great career. the server.

But I am deeply hurt that my sister But I do not feel that these parents has never expressed an interest in be- were rude in not cleaning up a few ing a part of my life. noodles that landed on the floor. — She takes things too seriously, often Done That holds grudges over minor criticisms, Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy and assumes the role of victim when Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edianything hurts her feelings, which is tors of the Ann Landers column. Please often. She married a solid guy, but he’s email your questions to anniesmailbox@ the type who sees the glass as half- comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, empty. c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, I am returning to my hometown af- Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Profit and Ambition — The Canadian Fur Trade: 1779-1821, a traveling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, is now on exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery until December 9, 2012. Profit and Ambition traces the North West Company, including the riveting portrait of the fur trade’s cutthroat business practices and its demanding way of life. The exhibition also traces the fierce rivalry between the Montreal-based North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company headquartered in London, England.

Four more women exit The Bachelor Canada

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Four more ladies have been shown the door on The Bachelor Canada.

Former CFL player Brad Smith narrowed the field down to 12 suitors following a group date to New Orleans, a spin around a Las Vegas racetrack and romantic one-on-one getaways to Tofino, B.C., and Victoria.

The Bachelor Canada is based on the popular U.S. reality series. The 29-year-old Smith is a former wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Eskimos.

Wednesday’s episode — the second of the season — sent 26-year-old petroleum land administrator Michelle Vessey packing. She noted Thursday that she didn’t get much one-on-one time with Smith.

The Calgary beauty said she enjoyed her time on the show but likely wouldn’t be interested if she was invited to star in a Canadian version of The Bachelorette.”

“I do believe in the process and I think The Bachelor franchise does a really good job of matching people and finding really incredible ladies and gentlemen to be on these shows,” Vessey said Thursday in a conference call. “(But) I’m not sure that I have the aggressive personality type that’s required to do a show like that.”

Also leaving the series were 23-year-old medical student Laura F. from Winnipeg, 28-year-old Playboy model Melissa Marie from Vancouver and 32-yearold model/neuroscientist Stephanie from Montreal.

Next week, Smith and the bachelorettes explore a cattle ranch in Calgary and head to sunny Mexico.

The Bachelor Canada airs Wednesdays on Citytv.

Russian judges defend Pussy Riot decision

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW — The Russian judges who ruled to keep two of the three Pussy Riot band members behind bars took the unusual step of publicly defending their decision, saying Thursday that it was made independently and without pressure.

A panel of three judges at the Moscow City Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling to send Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina to prison for two years, but they released Yekaterina Samutsevich after giving her a suspended sentence.

Pussy Riot staged an impromptu punk performance at Moscow’s main cathedral in February in protest against President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church hierarchy for openly supporting his rule. The three women were convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred, but they insist that their protest was political in nature.

The case has caused controversy in Russia and been widely condemned in the West, which may have prompted the judges to speak out.

The presiding judge said the appeals court deemed it necessary for Tolokonnikova and Alekhina to remain incarcerated.

“The court has considered all the circumstances of the case and the level of danger to society and ruled that their correction is possible only in isolation from society,” Larisa Polyakova said.

She said the fact that the women both have a small child was taken into account at the lower court, which handed down two-year sentences on a charge that carries a maximum punishment of seven years in prison.

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● Beyond the Looking Glass: Photographs by Roberta Murray will be on display at Kiwanis Gallery from Oct. 17 to Nov. 25. The works explore a place where dreams and nightmares exist together and the distinction between truth and fiction becomes blurred. ● Alberta Art and Drafting Supplies staff exhibit will he shown at the Velvet Olive until Oct. 31. ● Filtered by Paul Boultbee is open at Café Pichilingue for the month of Oct. ● Michener Art Divas show and sale by Michelle Imesan, Alexa Sheperd, and Donna Flasch is featured at The Hub on Ross Gallery during Oct. ● Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 17791821 opens Sept. 29 and continues to Dec. 9. This travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization traces the span of the North West Company from its formation in 1779 to the amalgamation with the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1821 through maps, documents and artifacts. Phone 403309-8405. ● In the Blink of a Smile by Red Deer artist Andrea Simpson will be open at Harris-Warke Gallery located in the Sunworks store until Oct. 20. Works consist of some glass pieces as well as canvas pieces.Phone 403-597-9788. ● Reflections by Margery McBride Elliott may be viewed at Gallery on Main in Lacombe until Oct. 12. See www.thegalleryonmain.com ● 100 Years of Struggle: 100 Years of Solidarity is now open at the Discovery Studio at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery until Oct. 21. The Alberta Federation of Labour was created in 1912 by workers and farmers who saw the need

for an organization that would protect their common interests and make their communities stronger. This four-panel display features stories and photos on a variety of themes of the AFL movement over the past 100 years. ● Exaggerated Adventures and Frequented Daydreams — a new ink drawing exhibition by Alysse Bowd — may be viewed at the Corridor Gallery, located in the basement of the Red Deer Recreation Centre, until Oct. 28. ● Pulse of Istanbul by Calgary artists Asta Dale will be on display at the Kiwanis Gallery at Red Deer Public Library downtown until Oct. 14. Phone 403-348-2787.

To be included in this listing, please email event details to editorial@reddeeradvocate.com, fax to 403-341-6560, or phone 403-314-4325.

LIVE DATES ● Wild Bills’s hosts Wide Mouth Mason tonight in support of their latest release No Bad Days. ● The Vat presents Owls By Nature in support of their current album Everything is Hunted this evening. See Halifaxbased rockers The Stanfields on Oct. 19 promoting their album Death and Taxes. Next is Bill Bourne on Nov. 7 singing songs of his new album, Songs From A Gypsy Caravan. ● Red Deer College presents Bill Bourne on Dec. 20. ● Red Deer Memorial Centre features Colin James with special guest Liam Titcomb on Nov. 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale from Black Knight Inn at 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793, www.blackknightinn.ca, or Livenation.com or Rogers Wireless Box Office. This is an all ages show with reserved seating.

Tickets cost $49.50 (plus FMF and service charges). Then on Nov. 18 see Just For Laughs Comedy Tour Relationship Edition. The show starts at 7 p.m. with the ticket sales from Black Knight Inn. Tickets cost $39.50 (taxes included plus applicable charges).

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Survivor Wiesel recovers with new book RECOVERING FROM MADOFF WIPEOUT, HEART SURGERY TO BATTLE RACISM

NEW YORK — When Elie Wiesel emerged from quintuple heart bypass surgery, still wired to monitors, he immediately started writing a book about the ordeal — “in my head.” In French.

A year later, as he recuperates from postprocedure fatigue and depression, Open Heart is being published, in English. And the 84-yearold Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust activist is busy in the Manhattan office of his foundation, which also is recovering — from financial ruin by Bernard Madoff, who had invested the money funding its humanitarian efforts.

Madoff’s Ponzi scheme also wiped out Wiesel’s family investments.

About one-third of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity’s $15 million assets have been replaced through new contributions, according to tax documents obtained

by The Associated Press.

“Children sent us their pocket money, people we never heard of, Jews, non-Jews, young, old,” Wiesel says. “I was so touched by that.”

None of the donations went to him and his wife, who have had to watch their personal budget, rethinking travels and restaurant expenses, he says.

“But I’ve seen worse,” the Auschwitz survivor adds with a wry grin.

He pulls back his left jacket sleeve to reveal a Nazi death camp number tattooed on his forearm as he sits comfortably in his Manhattan office for an interview.

“Usually I don’t show it,” he says.

One of the exceptions was a 2009 visit to the Buchenwald death camp Wiesel survived, with President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

In a soft, intense voice, he recently shared his thoughts in his office 20 floors above Madison Avenue, filled with books and memories. A group of young assistants scurried through the hallway taking care of business — from Israeli education centres for Ethiopian Jews rescued from persecution to an international ethics essay contest.

After the heart surgery last summer at Manhattan’s Lenox Hill Hospital — sudden and unexpected — Wiesel says his doctor asked him to cut back on teaching at Boston University. He’ll still deliver lectures there this fall, and may add courses later.

“I love teaching, it’s my passion,” he says. He also was to speak at New York’s 92nd Street Y in October on two topics: “Judaism and Peace” and “Ezekiel and his Frightening Visions.”

Wiesel wrote Open Heart in French, the language that’s easiest for him because after the war, he was a Romanianborn survivor placed in a youth home in Paris, where he settled and became a journalist. He moved to New York in 1956. The new book was translated into English by his wife, Marion Wiesel, and is set for a Dec. 4 publication date.

In addition to an account of the surgical drama, it’s an intimate assessment of his life in the face of possible death.

As he was wheeled away toward the operating room on a gurney, he recalls in an interview, “I saw my son and my wife, and all of a sudden, a question ran through me, ‘Maybe it’s the last time?”’

That moment reminded him of the day in Buchenwald when he saw his ill father for the last time, before he was beaten to death by a Nazi guard. His mother and sister perished earlier in the Auschwitz gas chambers.

Wiesel set his just-

published latest novel, Hostage, in Brooklyn, the New York borough with the largest concentrations of Jews outside Israel. A Holocaust survivor is held by two terrorists, one of Arab origin, the other Italian, in scenes that probe how humans negotiate their differences under duress.

Wiesel was himself targeted in 2007, attacked and dragged out of a San Francisco hotel elevator by a 24-year-old New Jersey man authorities said was a Holocaust denier.

Wiesel says another Holocaust denier, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, should be arrested and charged with crimes against humanity. “Does anyone doubt that if he had a nuclear bomb, he would not use it?”

Ahmadinejad “is a dangerous man,” says Wiesel, and he should be put on trial at the International Criminal Court in the Hague for the deaths of thousands of

Iranians and for helping make this “the most dangerous time since World War II.” Wiesel has read the Qur’an, which he notes has been used by terrorists and suicide bombers as “an appeal to violence.”

“But it can also have marvelous things said about humanity and morality; it depends how it is being used,” he says.

Wiesel’s seminal work, Night, originally written in Yiddish and first published in Paris in 1956, is found on many required reading lists in U.S. schools.

It’s the book that ended Wiesel’s decade-long, self-imposed silence about the horror he left behind when he was liberated at 16 by the U.S. Army in April 1945.

Before he was freed, Wiesel responded to a questionnaire issued by the American military to every inmate asking, among other things, why he was arrested and imprisoned.

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Holocaust activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel, 83, in his office in New York. Weisel’s latest book is titled Open Heart.

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CHAPMAN Russell 1925 - 2012 Russell Chapman of Blackfalds, Alberta passed away quietly at the Red Deer Hospice, surrounded by family on Monday, October 8, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Russell was born to Cecil and Ada Chapman in Evert, Massachusetts, U.S.A. and was raised in Amherst, Nova Scotia. He came out west in 1944 with the RCAF, stationed in many places from southern Alberta to the Yukon. In the 40 years that Russell worked in the oil and gas industry, he held various positions, retiring 25 years ago in Blackfalds.

Upon retirement, he took up the hobby of woodworking and also loved working in his yard. Russell’s woodworking legacy will forever live on in his crib trucks, oil tankers and watches which have been sold all over Alberta and Saskatchewan. Russell will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis and his four children; Harold (Lorraine), Cecilia, Joe (Else) and Danette (Lloyd) as well as by his sisters; Pauline and Ruth, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

Russell will be sorely missed by all that knew him and participated in his life. Russell was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen Marie and son Terry Robert, his parents Cecil and Ada, his brother Harry and his trusted friend Boo. Memorial contributions made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2S6 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, #101, 6751-52 Avenue, Red D e e r, A l b e r t a , T 4 N 4 K 8 would be greatly appreciated

by Russell’s family. On behalf of Russell’s family, a special thank-you to the entire staff of Unit 32 at Red Deer Regional Health Centre and Red Deer Hospice for their care and to Dr. Holmes for his kind words and gentle care. Cremation has been entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium.

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ELEASON Wes 1955 - 2012 Wes Eleason of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the age of 57 years. Wes will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila and children Jeff, Claire and Tim, as well as by his brother Ken and his sisters Pat, Sonjia, Peggy, Brenda and Janice and their families. Wes was predeceased by his parents Margaret and William and eldest brother Larry. In honour of Wes’ life, a memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. Memorial contributions made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2S6 would be greatly appreciated.

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Dwaine Wilson Aug 3, 1956 - Oct 12, 2010 In loving memory of Dwaine, we love you and miss you so much.

You will always be in our hearts.

Love Mom, Linda, Shelley, Debra, Lori and families.

Card Of Thanks ELDER The family of Mary Elder would like to send a heartfelt thank you to family, friends and colleagues for attending the funeral, cards, food, flowers, donations to the Hospice and compassion shown upon her passing. To Father Les Drewicki for the mass, the ladies at St. Mary’s Church for the beautiful music, lunch and assistance. For all who helped with the funeral we are truly grateful. John Walker for the wonderful tribute to Mom. Gordon Mathers at Parkland Funeral Home for all your help and kindness, again thank you.

Norman and the Palm families

KRULICKI-BOURBONNAIS STARK Ron and Margot Krulicki of RAIVIO Cristina Red Deer, AB. Mary Anne 1952 - 2012 along with Aug. 20, 1943 - Oct. 11, 2012 Cristina Stark of Red Deer Marc and Terry Bourbonnais Mary Anne Raivio, of Red passed away at the Red of St. Albert, AB. Deer, passed away at the Deer Regional Hospital on are pleased to announce the Red Deer Regional Hospital October 8, 2012 at the age of marriage of their children on Oct. 11, 2012 at the age of 59 years. Cristina will be Marcy Lynn Krulicki to 69 years, after a courageous l o v i n g l y r e m e m b e r e d b y Mathieu Louis Bourbonnais. one-and-a-half year battle Johana Stark, Caroline Stark, Marcy and Mathieu were with lung cancer. Mary Anne Annabelle and Aron Wehage married on August 25, 2012 will be lovingly remembered and their three children, in Canmore, AB. and sorely missed by her Keegan, Riley and Jake. For husband of 48 years, Dale; those who wish to pay their her daughter Tracy Dennis respects, viewing will be held (Jon) of Edmonton; son Stephen at the church from 11:00 a.m. of Red Deer; and sons Michael until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Celebrations (Jana) of Red Deer and Cory October 13, 2012. A Funeral The family of Evelyn Bolin (Gloria) of Edmonton. Mary Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. VIROVE (nee Hillman), invite her Anne is survived by a sister, at Mount Calvary Lutheran friends and colleagues to a Sharon Tranter (Jerry) of Church, 19 Selkirk Boulevard, W e w o u l d l i k e t o t h a n k surprise celebration for her Grande Prairie; and a brother, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, everyone for the donations in 70th birthday. Join us William Watton (Ruth Ann) of memorial donations in Cristina’s J o e ’ s n a m e f o r H e a r t & between 2-6pm on Oct 14th C a l g a r y. M a r y A n n e w a s honor may be made directly Stroke. Thank you for the at Bower Comm. Hall, 85 predeceased by her parents, to the Red Deer Hospice wonderful food brought to the Boyce St. Please no gifts.

John and Marjorie Watton of Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, house, all the flowers and Calgary; and sister Margaret Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6. cards, the lovely lunch Khandl (George) of Calgary. provided by Poplar Ridge Condolences may be forwarded She is also survived by seven Hall, and for family and to the family by visiting grandchildren: Meagan, Sean f r i e n d s w h o c a m e t o Funeral Directors www.reddeerfuneralhome.com and Sarah Raivio (Michael celebrate Joe’s life. Thank Arrangements entrusted to & Services and Jana); Isabella and Gabriela you all so much for everything.

Anne-Marie Roy Raivio (Cory and Gloria); and RED DEER FUNERAL Benjamin and Zachary Dennis ~Cynthia, Kevin and Joanna.

HOME & CREMATORIUM (Jon and Tracy). Mary Anne 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. was an extremely kind and Phone (403) 347-3319. caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She always put 1508766 Alberta Ltd. everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. A very accomplished quilter and a great cook, she was also an avid reader and good conversationalist. All of Taylor Dr. ˜ Red Deer these qualities of hers will be greatly missed. Funeral Service “ONLY locally owned & information will appear in the We would like to thank next edition of the Red Deer operated Funeral Home “Haying in the 30’s Advocate. In lieu of flowers, In Memoriam in Red Deer” Cancer Society of Alberta” donations may be directed for their generous donation. to the Canadian Cancer www.parklandfuneralhome.com GEORGE CHADWICK ~Leona, Neil & Wyatt Glover 36617B3-L28 Society, the Canadian Diabetes May 7, 1932 - Oct. 12, 2008 Foundation, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Two tired eyes are sleeping Condolences may be forwarded Two willing hands are still to the family by visiting For one who suffered In Memoriam www.reddeerfuneralhome.com far too much Arrangements entrusted to Is resting in God’s will.

RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM You are missed and lovingly 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. remembered every day.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

Mary, Jean, Shawn, Alyssa and Blake.

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NICHOLS Herman Samuel On October 10, 2012 Mr. Herman Nichols of Ponoka passed away at the age of 89 years. He will be remembered by his wife of 58 years, Jo; his sons David and Arlene, Darrell and Jean Anne, and Doug; his daughters Lori and Rod, Joanne and Brian and Cheryl and Darren; grandchildren Tanya and Greg, Cara, Carson, Cady, Dylan, Alix and Kurtis, Dustin, Daniel, Emily, Jennette, Blair, and Devin; great-grandson Kieran; his sister Jackie and brother Ole and Marilyn. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Ponoka at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012 with the Interment Service following at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society.

To express condolences to Herman’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ 403.783.3122

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PREGNANCY/INFANT LOSS - Remembrance Service The AHS - Perinatal Bereavement Program of Central Alberta will hold their 13th annual remembrance service on Saturday, Oct. 13th, 2012 in Red Deer. This service is held to remember those infants who have died during pregnancy or so near to their birth including miscarriage, stillbirth, and early neonatal death.

The service provides a place of remembrance and support for parents, families and staff who grieve the death of these infants.

SIM It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Irene Sim on October 3, 2012.

Irene began life on a farm near Daysland, Alberta in 1924. Irene moved to Red Deer where she met and married Keith Sim. A devoted and kind mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Aunt and a friend too many. A passion our mother shared was her special culinary abilities.

Anyone who had the privilege to enjoy a meal at her table would acknowledge her talent.

She is survived by her brother Michael and sister Josephine; daughter Jill; sons Greg and Terry, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

At her request there will be a private family service only. If friends or family wish to make donations in her memory they can be made to the Red Deer Hospice.

A grave-site prayer will be held at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, East of Red Deer, beginning at 1:15 pm for those who would like to pay their respects to the babies who are buried at the SE corner cemetery plot.

The Remembrance service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Balmoral Bible Chapel.

Both locations are off 30th Ave., on 55th Street - Hwy 11A East.

Parents, family, friends, staff and anyone who would like to remember a special baby are most welcome to attend.

No RSVP necessary.

For more information about the service please contact Heather Moon, Perinatal Bereavement Program, at (403) 343-4596 CATHY THIBEAU JACKSON Nov. 18, 1957 - Oct. 12, 2010 Our hearts still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

We will always miss you and love you.

Mom & Dad, sister-in-law Pam and sisters Darlene, Julie, Johnna

HEATHER GOODWIN Sept. 4, 1948 - Oct. 12, 1997 The years have gone by...

The children have grown And more have been born Their lives we wish you could have known.

The years have gone by...

Birthdays and holidays a plenty A place at the table, always empty.

The years have gone by...

How different life would seem If your cancer had not been.

The years have gone by...

Forever young you will remain And our worlds never the same.

The years will continue to go by...

We will always hold you near And never let you be forgotten dear Close to our hearts forever...

Shelley M. “Love Always” Geoff and family

Wonderful Things Come in Small Packages

A Birth Announcement lets all your friends know he’s arrived...

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CENTRAL ALBERTA DANCERS DINNER & DANCE October 26, 2012 Valley Centre Hall Music by Country Gems Cocktails 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m., Dance to follow. Late lunch.

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We are currently recruiting for:

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Your place to SELL Your place to BUY Key Responsibilities

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JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers.

Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com or mikeg@jagareenergy.com

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Local Oilfield Company seeking experienced Wireline Toolhand / Salesman.Paid fuel and vehicle allowance. Send resume with expected salary to btopcanada@ hotmail.com

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GENERAL OILFIELD SERVICES Hot Oil Unit Operator • •

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Come Celebrate Fri., Oct. 12th & Sat., Oct. 13th

East 40th Pub

20th Anniversary

Oilfield Experience Class 3Q License & Tickets Required Camp Work Pre-Employment Substance Screening

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& Accountabilities:

Front Office Administration * Answer phones * Assist outside sales * Create & complete weekly reports * Must be able to manage different stages of a sales order from the initial order CLASSIFICATIONS from a customer to shipping the order and 700-920 invoicing * Perform clerical duties (file, copy, scan, shred or Caregivers/ laminate as needed, etc.)

Aides * Cross train to learn inventory management EDLEUN’S Red Deer including inventory count Centres are currently seeking re-order stock, clean and professional child care organize products staff. We offer competitive REQUIREMENTS: compensation, group * Previous office/ benefits, sick time and a administrative experience discount on child care. required Please email your resume * Proficiency with MS to: hr@edleun.com Outlook, Word, Power IN NEED of a Health Care Point, Excel * Excellent oral & written Aide for a quadriplegic male. Live-in 24 hour care. communications $3800-$4500 per month * Professional working attitude based on experience. $350 p e r m o n t h r o o m a n d * Strong telephone Featuring board. Ref’s required, driv- etiquette the Dean Ray Band ers license an asset. Rural * Excellent customer Food specials, setting near Caroline AB. 6 service skills drink specials & prizes! month probationary period. * Advanced time S e r i o u s i n q u i r i e s o n l y. management skills, ability EAST 40TH PUB to prioritize multiple tasks 403-7822-3657 or presents * Strong attention to detail 403-844-5959 DOIN-IT-WITH-DEW Mon. 7 pm -11 pm. Come LIVE IN CAREGIVER FOR when entering orders & for comedy and sing along 48 yr. old F, ideal position inventory counts with the oldies but goodies for single lady needing * Experience with Publishing software such income and home. Exc. as MS Publisher, Corel EAST 40th PUB living cond., 403-346-3179 Draw, or Adobe products BLUES JAM a plus Tired of Standing?

Sunday’s 5-9 p.m.

Find something to sit on This is a fulltime position FRIENDS OF THE in Classifieds with full benefits and the R.D. Public Library opportunity to join a Buying or Selling USED BOOK SALE growing company! your home?

Check out Homes for Sale Please submit resumes DOWNTOWN BRANCH with desired salary range in Classifieds Fri & Sat Oct. 12 & 13, 10 - 5 to: Cash or cheque only. jobs@csphouston.com GOOD MUSIC ALL NIGHT, OPEN JAM & DJ MUSIC. Clerical TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS @ BUSY Red Deer Optometric office looking for mature EAST 40th PUB front end staff, willing to POPLAR RIDGE ANNUAL t r a i n t h e r i g h t p e r s o n .

TURKEY SUPPER Looking for both full and QUINN PUMPS Sat. Nov.3 - 5 pm part time positions. Great Advance Tickets Only.

CANADA LTD. benefits, in house training For Tickets Call has on opening for: and opportunity for adEsther 403-346-5983 vancement. Fax resume to Accounts Payable or Janet 403-346-5629 403-342-2665 or go online Clerk - Full Time to http://jobs.eyexperts.net/ RIDGEWOOD HALL TURKEY SUPPER The successful candidate Oct. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. will have a minimum of 1 yr From Penhold Fas Gas west experience in a fast paced, on 592, north on RR 10. busy office environment, For more info: 403-886-4642 have excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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D I S PAT C H E R w a n t e d .

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

Red Deer ADVOCATE CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300

Helix Coil Services, a division of IROC Energy Services is currently hiring to work with newly built state-of-the-art Coil Units based in Red Deer. We offer higher hourly pay rates and scheduled days off.

Currently recruiting for:

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND

t Operators with Class I/Class III Drivers License

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

Email: helixjobs@iroccorp.com Call: 403-358-5001 Fax Resume: 403-342-1635

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LOST: MANS ROLEX in Westpark. Owners name engraved on back.

REWARD If found please call: 403-588-7950

QUINN PUMPS CANADA LTD. has an opening for

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F/T Receptionist

Duties include but are not limited to: Entering Vouchers/Filing Semi Monthly cheque runs Cheque and account reconciliations Vendor Relations

The successful candidate • will have a minimum of 1 yr experience in a fast paced • busy office environment, MISSING from Rosedale have excellent communiIf you are outgoing, driven, neighborhood Sept. 28th. cation skills and a strong have a professional work Small white F. cat. An- knowledge of Microsoft Office. attitude, are are looking to swers to Polly but is quite join an expanding team deaf & timid. Very short, that offers career growth, Duties include curly hair & naked belly. forward your resume by but are not limited to: R e w a r d o f f e r e d $ 1 0 0 . • Greeting all employees October 17th to: Please call (403) 304-5998 Quinn Pumps Canada Ltd and visitors if you have any info.

Attn: Human Resources • Answering a Multi Line Email: Switchboard hr@quinnpumps.com • Printing Invoices and Fax: 403-343-3210 Posting Deposits Found • Processing incoming and outgoing mail FOUND CAMERA LENS • Other administrative Dental at Bigelow Reservoir-claim duties as required by describing.

Call Bill 403-236-9507 If you are outgoing, driven, RDA II REQUIRED have a professional work send resume to FOUND: Girls pink bike attitude, are are looking to Dr. Jo Scalzo @ 4602 50 with white tires at join an expanding team St., Red Deer T4N 1W9 Springfield crossing. that offers career growth, Call 780-945-3549 WA N T E D R D A I I M o n . forward your resume by Thurs. for General dental October 17th to: practice in Rimbey. Previ† Quinn Pumps Canada Ltd ous exp. preferred. Please Companions fax resume to 403-843-2607 Attn: Human Resources Email: WANTING to meet single hr@quinnpumps.com F. between ages of 45-55 Fax: 403-343-3210 Janitorial to accompany my daughStart your career! ters and me to Mexico for 1 week Dec. 2012. Must See Help Wanted have passport or get one.

CELEBRATIONS Reply to Box 1015, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremn- HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS er Ave., R.D. AB T4R 1M9

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Arts & Crafts Shows

50 Parkland Garden Centre will be hosting their

Craft Shows We are looking for vendors of handcrafted, home based businesses and food vendors for our shows on All shows are 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Contact Joan at 403-347-8156 for more information.

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AN EXP. operations mgr. wanted in Iraq for a 35/35 rotation, business class flights I need a back to back. Send CV to DQWO. fieldmanager@gmail.com

Class 1 Driver / Operators Nitrogen, Coiled Tubing, Hydraulic Fracturing, Cement and Acid Payroll Administrator Applicant Requirements:

f Oil & Gas experience an asset f Willing to work flexible hours f Safety-focused

f Self-Motivated f Current abstract f Class 1 drivers license

f Paid technical and leadership training f Career advancement opportunities f 15/6 rotation

How to apply: email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca

Out of Town

RED DEER Twin & Triplet Club, Fall Garage Sale.

Sat. Oct. 13, 10-4 Davenport Church of Christ 68 Donlevy Ave. Lots of kids and baby items.

ESTATE SALE 94 GLENDALE BLVD. Fri. 12th 6-9, Sat. 13th 9-5 Lots of mans stuff. Power & hand tools, household items. Come & have a look. Everything must go.

MOVING/ESTATE SALE 10am - 6pm Oct. 12, 13 & 14 10.5 km E of Red Deer on Hwy 11 to RR 261A then follow balloons to 38180 RR 262.

EVERYTHING MUST GO! Kitchen items, glassware, crystal, pottery, table set, oak rocking chair, garden items, statues, pots, ladder, lawn furn., dresser, pictures, art supplies, Xmas decor, linens, etc.

Downtown INSIDE YARD SALE at Versachi Manor #304, 4912 54 Street Saturday Oct. 13th 12-5 & Sunday Oct. 14th 10-3

Eastview Estates 99 ELLIOT CRSC. (alley) furniture, power tools, lawnmower, bbq, organ, everything must go, Fri. Oct. 12, Sat. Oct. 13, 10-3

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

West Park

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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

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

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OILFIELD Equipment Fabricator hiring several positions Shop located in Stettler AB hiring for the following positions: EXPERIENCED: * QC/QA manager/ inspector for pressure vessels and piping * PIPEFITTER * Instrumentation tuber * Skid welder * Helper/painter/general labor Please fax resumes to 403-228-4009

URS FLINT TUBULAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES requires Tubing Inspection operator, manual lathe operator, Shop & Yard Laborers. Exp. an asset but will train to suit.

Competitive wages and benefits. Apply w/resume to: 4115 Henry St. (Blindman Industrial Park)

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

Cleaning

Deer Park

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED CASED HOLE SUPERVISOR Knowledge of the Lee Specialties system is an asset.

Competitive wages & benefits with an RRSP program and other incentives.

E-mail: careers@voltagewireline.com

Why Canyon?

f Dynamic and rapidly growing company f Premium compensation package f RRSP Matching program

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

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.

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Has Opening for all positions!

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

If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then we’re looking for you. Now hiring Canyon Champions for the following positions:

JANITORS wanted for evening shifts. Fax resume to 403-342-1897 or call 342-1820

Oilfield

Apprentice or Journeyman Mechanics Pile Drive Operators Pile Drive Assistants Field Supervisor

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time.

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

Attention Vendors

Drillers and Driller Assistants with a Class 1 driver’s license.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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

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

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I’ll condition your fine leathers, oil your furniture, do dishes and laundry too!!

I’ll bring supplies, $25/hr., 403-746-3525 Noella

Contractors

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Black Cat Concrete

Sidewalks, driveways, garages, patios, bsmts. RV pads. Dean 403-505-2542 BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

COUNTERTOPS

Kitchen renovations MULTI FAMILY ele[phant, Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 snowblower, jewellry, exercise bike, Fri. Oct. 12, Sat. Lacombe DALE’S Home Reno’s.

Oct. 13, Sun.l Oct. 14, 10 Free estimates for all your DOWNSIZING SALE, -6 p.m. at 5553 35 St. reno needs. 755-9622 antiques, golf bags, housecell 506-4301 hold, Fri. Oct. 12, 8:30-3, You can sell your guitar RMD RENOVATIONS Sat. Oct. 13, 8:30-noon. for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS 4910 50 Ave. (back alley) Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. and we’ll sell it for you!

Call Roger 403-348-1060 See kijiji for full listings.

Contractors

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

Eavestroughing

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WINTER PREP SPECIAL Starting @ $100.

403-391-2169

Escorts

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*LEXUS* 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT BEAUTIFUL college girl ROXY 403-848-2300

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

Fireplaces

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TIM LLOYD. WETT certified.

Inspections, installs, chimney sweeps & service 403-340-0513

Handyman Services

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GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Handyman Services

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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.

F & J Renovations. We do it all. Good rates and references available so call John at 403-307-3001 jbringleson@shaw.ca

Massage Therapy

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* 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

Misc.

Services

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5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

Misc.

Services

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CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629

Personal Services

Sylvan Lake Respite Care Services Forrest Services Ltd. 4910-47th Ave S. L. Private Rms, full baths, meals, snacks, laundry, rec, etc.

Call Rob - Aspen House 403-864-4910 403-506-1177

Seniors’ Services IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Moving & Storage

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BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

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LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

MIKE’S Refresh Painting Interior specialist.

(403) 350-6958 PAINTING BY DAVE Interior, Exterior, New Construction. Comm/Indust.

2 Journeyman w/over 50 yrs exp. %15 discount for seniors. Free estimates.

All work guaranteed.

403-307-4798

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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 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

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Yard Care

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SECOND 2 NONE Fall Clean-up & odd jobs, 403-302-7778

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Project Administrator

Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 invites applications for a full-time Project Administrator at We are a busy and Facility Services Departprogressive snubbing / live ment in Innisfail, effective well service company with immediately. The an awesome 15 day on successful candidate will WE are looking for and 6 day off shift rotation report directly to the Drillers, Derrick and and we are rapidly Director of Facility Floorhands expanding. We need Services, ensuring the for the Red Deer area.

Operator Assistants effective and efficient Please email your resume (entry level position) operation of the Facility to: and experienced Services team on a stiffin@galleonrigs.com OPERATORS. day-to-day basis.

We offer excellent wages, Responsibilities will include Celebrate your life a great benefits package maintaining project with a Classified and an awesome working documentation, performing ANNOUNCEMENT environment with many accounting tasks related to advancement opportuCapital, IMR and Operanities. Class 1 or 3 driver’s tions and Maintenance Zubar Production license and all oilfield projects, communication Services tickets are preferred, but with suppliers and division is currently taking resumes we will train the right staff, maintaining Asset for experienced individuals for our Management program, Production Testing entry level positions. assisting with Project Supervisor THIS IS A LABOUR Charters, Change Night Operators & INTENSIVE POSITION Management, Resource Assistant Operators Fax resumes to: Engagement and Reporting, Email resume to: 403-347-3075, Attn. Judy. and other duties as rdzubaroffice@telus.net assigned. Preference will Start your career! or fax to (403)346-9420. be given to individuals with See Help Wanted Must have all valid tickets. a minimum of Grade 12 education, supplemented with additional accounting Professionals training; and who possess strong computer skills, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to tackle challenges with an entrepreneurial attitude.

Experience in construction and/or projects is an asset.

Cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related Retail Outlet Assistant Manager references, should be forwarded to: Red Deer, AB Shawn Russell Chinook’s Edge School We’re looking for a highly energetic individual with Division No. 73 4904 - 50 Street the skill, discipline and motivation to implement Innisfail, Ab. T4G 1W4 elevated merchandising and operational Telephone:(403) 227-7070 Fax: (403) 227-2291 standards and manage a successful team. email: careers@ chinooksedge.ab.ca The ideal candidate will possess: For information on • 3-5 years retail management experience Chinook’s Edge School • Ability to manage a high volume of freight Division No. 73, please check our website • Exceptional customer service skills (www.chinooksedge.

• Outstanding visual merchandising skills ab.ca) Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Send your cover letter/resume to: Wednesday, October 17, Human Resources 2012. The successful applicant will be required work@lwstores.com to provide a criminal record Fax (866) 807-9666 check and a Child Intervention (Welfare) Find out more by visiting Check. While we thank all applicants for their interest, www.lwstores.com only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Restaurant/ Resumes of applicants not Hotel granted an interview will not be kept on file.

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NOW HIRING!

DOMINO’S PIZZA

Hiring

MANAGERS – COOKS DISHWASHERS – SERVERS HOSTS – BARTENDERS CONVENIENCE STORE ATTENDANTS

Friday, October 12 & Saturday, October 13 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites Gasoline Alley

CANADIAN Pizza King Inc. in 5 locations in AB. Airdrie , Didsbury , Lacombe, Blackfalds , Rocky Mountain House requires kitchen helpers. $11/hr., 40 hrs/wk No experience req’d.

Apply by email: canadianpizzaking @hotmail.com

Our completely redeveloped Smitty’s Restaurant, Lounge, Convenience Store, New Husky Gas Bar and Car Wash on Gasoline Alley in Red Deer, A.B. will reopen in October. Don’t miss your opportunity to apply.

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

Canada’s Largest Full Service Family Restaurant Chain – Since 1960

Professionals

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 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Trades

850

CARPET COLOUR CENTRE is currently looking for a TILE INSTALLER. Applicant must have ability to lay out tiles, be familiar Sales & with setting materials and products. This is a F/T Distributors position with a wage of $25/hr.

SOAP STORIES Submit resume att`n: is seeking Andrew @ Carpet Colour Retail Sales Supervisor for our Parkland Mall location, Centre 1100, 5001 - 19 St. Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1 or Red Deer. $17.40/hr. email : awiebe@ Email resume: premierjobrd1@gmail.com carpetcolourcentre. com Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

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Sales & Distributors

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We require an:

INSIDE SALES ESTIMATOR We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist (MET) or a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) specialist.

We would like to hear from you.

Please forward your resume to:

jobs@abetterpanel.com Trades

ANIMAL FACILITY MANAGER Instinct is looking for a Business Manager to run it’s Canadian Branch.

Instinct supplies & trains domestic and exotic animals for the film industry.

Applicant must have at least 10 yrs. exp. working with animals in the film production industry.

Required hands on exp. w/ bears & wolves are essential. Manager will be responsible for the daily running of the company & general facility management. Must have exp. in conducting film production meetings, employee scheduling, script breakdowns & budget preparation, advertising campaigns, veterinarian checks & surgery scheduling, on-the-spot decision making & coordinating with overseas international projects. Applicant must have clean criminal record & driver’s license. Salary is $30.78/hr., 40 hrs./wk.

Please mail resume to: INSTINCT R R 3, Site 15, Box 18 Innisfail, AB. T4G 1T8

DAD’S PIZZA

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850

Operator 2 Position Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position.

The position includes Sanitation duties and some Plant Operations Applicants mush have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and may need to be available for shift work.

Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Application Closing Date: October 30, 2012.

Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:

required by a Central Alberta Home Builder.

Must have the following abilities and experience: • Blueprint reading, stair calculating, framing, finish carpentry, etc.

• Individual must have a clean drivers abstract and their own transportation to and from work.

• This is a Full Time, year round position.

Only those persons with the before mentioned skills need apply.

Please reply and attach resume and references to

Maintenance Technician Mechanical Trades

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Maintenance Technician position.

Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Application Closing Date: October 31st, 2012.

Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:

- 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.

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

Must be willing to work long hours, lots of walking req’d. Safety tickets an asset. Willing to train the right individual.

Call 403-747-3017 or email resumes to: office @centrallinelocating.com Attention: Rhonda LOCAL COMPANY IS SEEKING A FLOORING ESTIMATOR. Measurements will take place in New and Lived In Homes, throughout Central Alberta. Professional, neat, friendly and works well with others or alone.

Experienced in Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, lino†and Carpet are an asset.

Experience, wages are negotiable with experience, benefits package is avail.

Please contact by email: morethentile@hotmail.com NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

First year apprentice/ Journeyman Mechanic Fax resume to: (403) 885 5137 E-mail resume to: office@ccal.com

Truckers/ Drivers

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

Trades

850

NEW RATES

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics

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

“Check us out for a rewarding career today!”

High Arctic Energy Services is a global provider of specialized oilfield equipment and services including drilling, completions and work over operations in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

We are currently hiring:

Duties: • Provide training to translators in business operations in areas such as financial management, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations • Successfully obtain 2 or 3 new translating contracts as part of the business plan / marketing.

• Provide reports on the progress of the “Plain Language’ business development and the feasibility / sustainability of the business

JOURNEYMEN, 3&4 YEAR ELECTRICIANS AND INSTRUMENTATION MECHANICS

Applicant Requirements • Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Certificate • Clean Class 5 drivers licences • Valid CVIP License (considered an asset) • Class 1 License (considered an asset) • Service Call experience (considered an asset) • Experience with oilfield equipment preferred

• • • •

Why High Arctic Energy Services?

High Arctic is a growing company where we believe our people are the most valuable asset. We conduct business with integrity and are consistently measuring our success not only by the results we achieve, but how we achieve it.

The ideal candidates will have the following:

H2S, OSSA Fall Protection, OSSA Aerial Work Platform, CSTS Journeymen or 3&4 year Electricians and/or Instrumentation Techs A team player Excellent communication skills

STUDON offers a competitive salary, incentive and benefits package.

Our NEWLY REVISED compensation package contains an industry leading health spending (vision/dental and medical) plan, RRSP matching, Pension Plan, career advancement opportunities and a confidential employee and family assistance program.

We also offer the governing Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) for employees involved in the Alberta Apprenticeship Program.

If you ‘re looking for a career, value success achieved in an ethical environment, built on strong relationships, where people make it happen, please contact us.

If you are interested in this opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company, please forward your resume to the address below.

Hours / Compensation: • 20 hours / week • Wage: $22.44 per hour

STUDON ELECTRIC & CONTROLS INC.

Direct Resumes / Applications to

C.A.S.A.

“People Pride & Service”

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ATTN: Human Resources Fax: 403-342-6505 Email: hr@studon.com 266434J12

#101 – 5589 47 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1S1 Fax 346-8015 E-mail: C_A_S_A_@hotmail.com Deadline: October 19, 2012

EXP’D SIDER , must have truck and tools. $93.50/sq. we pay compensation Call 403-347-2522

SYLVAN AUTO CENTER now hiring 2nd or 3rd year apprentice. Exc. working conditions, benefit plan after 3 mos., wages based on experience. Fax resume to: 403-887-5054 TILE SETTER Req’d immed. Exp’d tile installer, for very busy Central AB company.

Must be neat, clean, professional, friendly and works well with others or alone. Driver’s license req’d. Excellent wages, benefits & great working environment. Please email resume to: tileisit@gmail.com

EQUIPMENT REPAIR NEEDED OLYMEL RED DEER PLANT

This position will work in coordination with the Operations group and is accountable to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary diploma, preferably in Business Admin • Knowledge / experience in the operation of a small business • Knowledge of community resources available to assist / promote new business (funding, grants) • Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, problem solving skills, initiative and the ability to work independently • Computer skills; Microsoft Office 2007, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Photoshop.

• Experience with supporting individuals with disabilities • Driver’s license and vehicle as travel will be necessary

850

LINE LOCATING ASSISTANT REQUIRED IMMED.

MILLWRIGHT 1ST CLASS/ POWER-JACK & SMALL

No Phone Calls Please

No Phone Calls Please

Trades

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC REQUIRED Apprentices will be considered.

DNR Pressure Welding

albertabuildersinc@gmail.com

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attn: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta TOC OBO Fax: (403) 747-2660

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd Attn: Human Resources Box 113 Alix, Alberta, TOC OBO Fax: (403) 747-2660

DNR Powerline Construction requires Labourers/apprentices Journeyman & Foreman 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.

GENERAL CARPENTER

Applicants must have a valid mechanical trade certificate for work in Alberta.

This position will be responsible for the promotion of a ‘Plain Language’ small business within the community. In addition, the successful candidate will support / instruct CASA ‘Plain Language’ translators in the ongoing development of business / marketing plans and the overall operation of a small business and contractual work.

850

850

Trades

The position includes trouble shooting, maintenance inspections, lubes, PM’s and repairs to all types of equipment in order to maintain the safe operation and fulfill production requirements of Rahr Malting. The position is rated under the Heavy Job classification.

Requires a Business Manager Term Position November 1 to March 31, 2013

Trades

requires B Pressure Weld- Experience in all make and ers, CWB Welders and models of diesel engine is Apprenticeship welders. required for this full time Excellent opportunity for position. Knowledge of air apprenticeship. Excellent compressors, generator benefit packages. Email units and pumps would be resumes to ryan@dnrweld- an asset. The successful ing.ca. applicant must have No Phone calls please. excellent communication Drug and alcohol program skills, both oral & written. in effect.

The position requires a person who has a strong DNR Pressure Welding work ethic and be able to requires Journeyman work with minimal Heavy Duty Mechanic. supervision in a fast paced Excellent benefit packwork environment. ages. Email resumes to We wish to thank all ryan@dnrwelding.ca. applicants for their interest.

No Phone calls please.

Only those considered Drug and alcohol program will be contacted. in effect.

Forward Resume: Fax (403)343-2199 COMMERCIAL GLAZIER E-Mail: true@hertz.com Ellis Fabrications Inc is req’d. Exp. preferred but looking for experienced will train. Wages dependJOURNEYMAN Mechanic welders to join our team. ing on exp.. Benefit pkg. wanted for work in Day and evening shifts Email resume to: d.generaOlds area. Must have available. Competitive tionglass@platinum.ca or experience working on wages and benefits. fax 403-886-5224 natural gas compressors Fax 403-347-3661 or email and engines and a valid Jobs@EFIattachments. drivers licence. Please ELECTRICAL COMPANY com email resumes to Looking for Journeyman, 3 AmandaS@ & 4th. yr. Apprentices flomaxcompression.com ESTABLISHED well known needed for commercial company looking for perconstruction or industrial manent f/t hourly tapers maintenance. Please fax and p/t piece work tapers. resume to 403-346-6334 Please fax resume to or email: 403-782-0610 email: mooremaintenance ben@tpil.ca @shaw.ca

Now accepting applications for: F/T Evening Cook Supervisors.

Please apply within.

Ask for Darren PART/FULL TIME COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave.

850

Trades

As the Inside Sales Representative/Estimator you will be responsible for preparing accurate layouts and detail drawings utilizing good engineering practices, submitting accurate sales quotes to clients and meeting deadlines.

CORK’D TAPHOUSE & GRILL

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SMITTY’S CANADA LIMITED #600 – 501, 18th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2S 0C7 Fax: 403-229-3899 Email: reddeer-hwy2south@smittys.ca www.smittys.ca

Outside Sales Rep

QUEENS DINER REQ’S P/T WAITRESS Hours are Mon.- Fri. 6:30-4 & Sat. 8-2:30 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

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BARTENDER/SERVER req’d for neighborhood pub, F/T P/T 30-40 hrs. per wk. Must be flexible with availability.

Exp. preferred but not a must. Proserve certificate req’d., Apply in person with resume to Cheers Pub, 6017 54 Ave. or call 403-506-2229.

830

CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air technology and requires an

NOW HIRING F/T and P/T DRIVERS. Great wages and cash paid nightly.

Apply within, 5018 45th St.

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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Professionals

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800

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Oilfield

Sales & Distributors

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800

Oilfield

Restaurant/ Hotel

Send a resume with current driver’s abstract to careers@haes.ca.

Visit our website @ www.haes.ca

E4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 12, 2012

860

Business Opportunities

870

BUSY insulation company looking for Class 5 driver for F/T permanent employment. Please fax resume to 403-782-0610 email: ben@tpil.ca

Central AB based trucking company reqires

OWNER OPERATORS in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

Misc.

Help

DRIVER with clean Class 1 or Class 2 motor coach experience preferred Must be availl eves. and wknds. Looking for both P/T & F/T Fax resume to 347-4999 or email to: frontbus@platinum.ca

* SANDBLASTER *POWDER COATER *GENERAL LABORER

DEERPARK Duncan Cres./ Dennison Cres. area $129/MO. ALSO Dempsey St. & Dolan Close area $104/MO. ROSEDALE Robinson Cres./ Reinholt Ave. area $173/MO .

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

* Full Time hours * Great benefit program after 3 mos. * Most weekends off * Competitive Wages

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

F/T. Class 1 drivers to haul NGL butane Super B’s, must be over 25 yrs., EMAIL: dreaddriving@gmail.com Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

ADULT UPGRADING

Hardworking need only Alberta Government apply. Bring resume to: Funded Programs Metal Strip & Coatings Student Funding Available!

4617 63rd Street Mon-Fri 8-5.

NOVEMBER START No Phone Calls Please.

• GED Preparation 806621 AB. Ltd. o/a Mac’s Store, 6888 50 Ave. • C o m m u n i t y S u p p o r t Worker Program Red Deer, AB T4N 4E3, 403-755-7065 requires Morning, Afternoon And 2 F/T Night Cashier $10-12/hr.

Evening P/T Classes Hrs are flexible, weekends & holidays. Apply in person or email: balvr131@yahoo.ca Academic Express Adult Education & Training

Misc.

Help

880

ARE you a handy person looking for p/t work?

Framing Nook is looking for an intelligent quick learner having both skilled hands and a good eye. We have a p/t position including training for the right person. If you think you are the one, let us know why. qaz@telus.net

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NO EXP. NECESSARY!!

F.T. position available IMMEDIATELY in hog assembly yard in Red Deer. Starting wage $12/hr. Call Rich or Paul 403-346-6934 CARPET COLOUR CENTRE is currently looking for a P/T SHIPPING /RECEIVING

POSITION. Hours will predominately be Saturday but may include some mornings and/or afternoons.

Duties include checking in product preparing orders to leave the warehouse and use of a forklift.

Submit resume att`n: Andrew @ Ccarpet Colour Centre 1100, 5001 - 19 St. Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1 or email : awiebe@ carpetcolourcentre. com

Misc.

Help

880

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@

DENTOOM’S Greenhouses

Greenhouse Labourers

ADULT CARRIER NEEDED

LOCAL ACID Transport company looking for exp’d’ F/T Class 1 truck driver & pressure truck operator.

Top wages and exc. benefit pkg.

Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-346-3766 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

NEED experienced Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743 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

FULL TIME DRIVER REQ’D. Candidates must have a clean driving record and be able to drive a standard transmission vehicle.

Excellent customer service and communication skills are required. Applicants must be physically fit and be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

They must be 21 years of age or older. This is fast paced, physically demanding environment.

All candidates are subject to criminal record checks.

The Full Time position Mon.to Fri. 40-50 hrs/wk. starting wage $19/hr. + bonus. All candidates are subject to criminal record checks. Apply by online @ www.upsjobs.com or fax resume to: 403-648-3312

for delivery of morning paper 6:30 a.m.

6 days a wk For GLENDALE

www.academicexpress.ca

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

Adult & Youth Carrier Needed For Delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in

DISPATCHER REQUIRED Experience preferred, but will train suitable applicant.

Please fax resume to 403-346-0295

EASTVIEW WEST LAKE

JOHNSTONE PARK Jones Crsc Jackson Close & Jarvis Close

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

KENTWOOD Kendrew Dr.

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

ORIOLE PK WEST Ogilvie Close & Oldring Crsc Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for Morning Newspaper delivery in the Town of Clive Earn $200.mo. for 20 houses 6 days a week.

Must have a reliable vehicle .

Please contact Rick at 403-314-4303

MOUNTVIEW 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/yr 1-1/2 hrs. per day SOUTH HILL 42 Advocate $220/mo. $2646/yr 45 Mins. per day Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

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BULK PETROLEUM DRIVER

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

WANTED FOR CENTRAL ALBERTA

PROFESSIONAL CLASS 1 DRIVER

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required for fuel hauling FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE We offer competitive hourly rates, uniforms, full company benefits, clean modern fleet and on-thejob continuous training. Successful candidates must take a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Qualified individuals only.

Drop off resume and abstract in person or fax to:

403-346-2132 8009 Edgar Industrial Place www.kochfuel.ca

GRANDVIEW 79 Advocate $404/month $4851/year

For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m.

Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in Deer Park area. $584/mo.

Reliable vehicle needed.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

880

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

LOOKING for laborers and flaggers for road construction. Fax 403-309-0489

ANDERS AREA

Maintenance Person

Anders St. Addinell Close Abbott Close Ainsworth Crsc.

Asmundsen Ave. Archibald Crsc.

BOWER AREA Barrett Dr. Bettenson St. Best Crsc./ Berry Ave.

Req’d. F/T employment.

Carpentry or flooring installation exp. is an asset (carpet, tile, lino & hardwood) but not necessary.

Must be neat, clean, professional, friendly, works well with others or alone.

Drivers License req’d.

Exc. wages, benefits & great working environment.

Please fax résumé to 403-309-3000 or drop off at 9-7619 50 Ave Red Deer, AB MOBIL 1 Lube Express Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. Tech. Fax 403-314-9207

NGLEWOOD AREA Ingram Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Langford Cres.

Law Close/ Lewis Close

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail.

Please contact QUITCY

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

SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

Viscount Dr./ Violet Place Visser St. Vanson Close Vincent Close Vickers Crsc.

Victor Close Vold Close

Also for the afternoon & morning delivery in the Town of Penhold!

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

RED DEER WORKS

THE TASTY BAKERY F/T OPPORTUNITY

Production Person

EXP. PREFERRED. 5 DAY WK. No early mornings, No late nights No Sundays.

Apply in person at: Bay #1, 2319 Taylor Drive (directly behind Nutters)

Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

FREE

for all Albertans

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Antiques & Art

P/T OPPORTUNITY No early mornings, No late nights No Sundays, Apply in person at: Bay #1, 2319 Taylor Drive (directly behind Nutters)

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Firewood

1660

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275 birchfirewoodsales.com

Health & Beauty

1700

*NEW!* Asian Relaxation Massage Downtown RD 587-377-1298 Open Mon.Fri. daily 10 am - 6 pm.

Household Appliances

1710

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

Household Furnishings

1720

Please contact QUITCY

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

HOUSEKEEPING/ CLEANING SUPERVISOR. Bluebird Motel, permanent /full time. Salary $20/HR..

40 hrs./wk. Innisfail. Ab 1 position avail.

STORESMART Self403-227-3334 Storage seeking MAINTENANCE/ GROUNDSKEEPER for 16-24 hours per week.

Flexible hours. Medical/ dental coverage via private health services plan. For full job description, go to www.StoreSmart.ca/careers.

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Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

WORK FOR THE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY! Securitas Canada is looking for new team members with the drive for success, deliver outstanding customer service and the ability to grow and develop.

Police services are more interested in candidates who have previous security / law enforcement experience.

Securitas is the place to work at if you are interested in working for the top employer in the security industry, developing yourself as a security specialist, taking benefit from our training and education as well as developing your own career plan. Would you like to make the society safer?

Come join us at Securitas.

No Experience required.

We will train you!!

No uniform costs!!

Excellent Wages and Benefits!!

Working with teams of Professionals!!

Position located in Red Deer/Blackfalds

Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

BUD HAYNES Firearms Auction

Bay 4, 7429 49 Ave R.D. Sat. Oct. 20 @ 9 am Estate of Don Cook, MWO Canadian Skyhawks, Didsbury. Over 600 items incl’s approx. 150 swords & knives, display mannequins in armor pr. of French dueling pistols, rare mountie items, rifles. shotguns, hand guns & misc.

Ph: 403-347-5855 PREVIEW: Oct 19, Fri, 3-8 Oct. 20, Sat. 8am - Sale time www.budhaynesauctions.com

Building Supplies

1550

METAL Windows, screens & frames. 403-598-2040

Children's Items

1580

BOB THE BUILDER sleeping bag & pillow, $25; call 403-314-9603 SNOW pants and jacket, size 5, “Jupa” like new, $45, call 403-314-9603

** YOU MUST APPLY AT www.securitasjobs.ca OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE RECEIVED **

WINTER SHOES new Columbia, size 13, $25, call 403-314-9603

Clothing

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- Integrity - Vigilance Helpfulness Securitas Canada celebrates diversity and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups; namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

BLACK couch and loveseat set, $150;, Upright small apt. size deepfreeze, $50, 403-746-2456 DESK and with leather swivel chair $50; 27” tv in good working cond. $30; dining room lamps $40/pai, bdrm lams $30/pair, tv stand $20; 403-340-0675 D R E S S E R w / m i r r o r, 3 drawers 42” x 15 3/4” x 30”h $70; night table w/2 drawers $40 403-314-2026 LAZ-E-BOY LEATHER ROCKER RECLINER Dark brown. 1 yr. old. New cond. $250. 403-341-6345 SEALY POSTUREPEDIC BOXSPRINGS FOR KING SIZE BED. Mint shape. $175.

403-343-0745

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 WOOD DINING TABLE. 2 Leafs, 4 matching chairs.

Good shape. $150.

403-347-5912

Misc. for Sale

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BAR fridge, oversized. $150. Dart Board, with case, $40. 403-350-1946 or 403-783-0612 COOLERS, glass door, (2) 2x2 and 2x4; Popcorn maker, Crestors; Oyster single pizza oven; gold metal hotdog cooker; Baker’s Pride 2 tray oven, 220 volt; GenAir, 4 burner + grill combo, gas stove.

Offers. 403-350-1946, 403-783-0612 FLOOR SCREEN solid oak frame $25, 20quart roasting oven $30; 14” flat screen color tv $30; half inch 19.2 volt cordrless variatle spd. reversible drill, $45; Coleman propane lantern $15; ‘ Craftsman spiral cutting saw $40, 403-347-2603

3 M mens shirts, 2 pair casual pants 42”/32”, 7 pairs mens work socks all for $10; brown M. Wrangler (Boulet) jacket $40; 4 knitted toques $8/ea; 4 knitted slippers $7/ea; Cabella bib pants L, orange SIZE 8 mens tack skates $20 403-314-2026 $5.00 ref jersey xlg, 3 ref HANDMADE NORTHERN arm bands, fox whistle parka, size 16, teal with fur $25.00; 3 office chairs lined hood and outer pur- $8.00 each; meat grinder ple shell, knee length, exc . $20.00; 20, 9 1/2 inch dinPositions cond., $75, Nygard blazer, ner plates, white $1.00 Wanted women’s size 18, dark each 403-728-3485 purple, 70% wool, like new PROFESSIONAL CABINET $25, 403-347-5846 SMALL deposit safe, $100; INSTALLER: 10 yrs.

NEON sign, $75. cabinets & countertops - LEATHER (dress-style) 403-350-1946, 783-0612 30 yrs. carpentry exp. jacket, woman’s Size 12, Req’s contract employment. black, hip-length, exc. con- SOLID wood doors, 3x6’8”, (2) - $75. for both; Dean 403-350-0315 d i t i o n . $ 1 5 0 . misc. bar glasses & mugs, (403) 342-7908 $50. for all.

403-350-1946, 783-0612 Employment

895

Training

900

EquipmentHeavy

offers a variety of

SAFETY COURSES to meet your needs.

Standard First Aid , Confined Space Entry, H2S Alive and Fire Training are courses that we offer on a regular basis.

As well, we offer a selection of online Training Courses.

For more information check us out online at www.firemaster.ca or call us at 403 342 7500.

You also can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @firemasterofs.

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

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Farmers' Market

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

UMBRELLA AND PATIO SET w/4 chairs, $35; 1500 lb. 12 volt winch, new in box $60; elec. snow thrower, new in box $75; wheelbarrow $20, 403-887-4981

WOOD burning art work picture, Moose in a Meadow, one of a kind $60; tree Tools pruner, extends to 11’, like new $20; 42 cups and 10” CRAFTSMAN Contractor steins collectables, must Saw. Cast top w/extensions. take all, new, $40; 25 on Table size 60”x27”. Must the go mugs and bottles, be seen. Also has mobile collectables, must take all base & 3 inserts. $500 obo. new $40 403-314-2026 403-309-9232

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BUTCHER lambs. gov’’t inspected, call 403-843-4365 for more info

Industries #1 Choice!

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) B.O.P. #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

1630

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

OILFIELD SERVICES INC.

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

(across from Totem) Applicants, please submit r e s u m e s v i a f a x BECOME a tax preparer at (403.343.7512) or email Liberty Tax Services tuition free school & earn income. (info@storesmart.ca). mandyleej@yahoo.com No phone calls please.

Employment Training

Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325.

302-0582 Free Delivery Antique “Johnston Grain BED: #1 King. extra thick Picker”. A great outdoor d i s p l a y i t e m . $ 1 4 5 . orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr.

(403) 342-7908. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582.

(403) 342-7908

Auctions

F/T Wage $10/hour Must be willing to work Mon to Sat 48+ hrs/week.

Please apply by email to sales@dentooms.com Or in person at Hwy 11A - 1/2 km West of Hwy #2

Call Rick at 403-314-4303

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Career Planning

THE TASTY BAKERY 3 G A L L O N “ W e s t e r n BED ALL NEW, PACKAGING & Stoneware” crock. Mint Queen Orthopedic, dble. $ 5 0 . pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr.

COUNTER SALES c o n d i t i o n .

Available to work flexible hours

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

880

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Christmas Store Seasonal Retail Sales Personnel

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life

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CHRISTMAS CASH “BONUSES”

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Please submit resume to mycareer@voortman.com

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217865

Truckers/ Drivers

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Auctions

Music Lessons

1780

GUITAR LESSONS

Experienced musician/music teacher accepting new students for guitar lessons.

For more info call Mark 403-340-1619

Cats

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3 BREEDS OF FANCY KITTENS. 403-887-3649 FREE KITTENS Four - 8 weeks old, Three - 4 months old.

Call 403-887-2743

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FALL EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT

900

is expanding its facility to double production.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012 @ 9AM LOCATION:MONTGOMERY AUCTION SALES CENTRE 1 Mile North of Blackfalds on Hwy 2A, 2 Miles East on Lakeside Sargent Road

We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

TOOLS & MISC @ 9 AM LAWN & GARDEN, LUMBER, TREES @ 10:00 AM VEHICLES & MACHINERY, HAY, LIVESTOCK EQUIP. @ 1PM

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- Concrete Batch Plant Operator - Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers - Steel Reinforcement Labourers - Overhead Crane Operators - General Labourers - Site Supervisor - Quality Control Personnel

Complete Asset Dispersal of Fairways at Last Hill Golf & Country Club including 35 Golf Carts, Golf Course Mowing & Grooming Equipment, Dispersal of Powerline Trucks & Pole Trailers, Livestock Equipment Dispersal, Farm Machinery, New Combine & Machinery Parts, Machine Shop Equipment, Cars, Trucks, Equip. Trailers, ATV’s, Commercial Storage Buildings & Tents, 140 Rnd Hay Bales, Lumber & Building Supplies, Lawn & Garden, Trees, Tools & Much More TERMS: CASH/CHEQUE/C/CARD Subject to additions & Deletions Lunch Available NOTE: NO BUYERS FEE

www.montgomeryauctions.com

Auctioneers & Sales Management DON MONTGOMERY ICCA Auctioneer 403-885-5149 • 1-800-371-6963 Box 939, Blackfalds, AB

265309J5,9

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www. eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403-885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

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Top Wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 E5

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Cats

KITTENS TO GIVE AWAY TO GOOD HOME 403-786-8691 KITTENS, cute To Give Away 403-396-7368

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Dogs

F1 ($700) F1B ($900) LABRA DOODLES Ready late Oct. Price incl. delivery. 306-792-2113 or 403-919-1370 www.furfettishfarm.ca SILVER Lab pups P.B. Parents CKC reg. vet checked, 1st shots. 3 F, 4 M. $600 403-843-6564, 785-5772

1860

Sporting Goods

9’x2’ SHUFFLE BOARD Excellent cond. $200.

403-341-6345

1900

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Starting at

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/month

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

3020

HALMAN Heights

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Houses For Sale

30 Oldring Crescent

Red Deers newest Apartment Homes

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• Great location • 6 appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, microwave).

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Rents from $800 - $1375

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COMPUTER REPAIR

4210

42 KEITH CLOSE Sat. Oct. 13, 2-4, 5 bdrm. bilevel 26x28 garage, $319,900. Rick Burega, 350-6023 Royal LePage Network Realty Corp.

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3 bdrm. heritage home on beautiful private lot in Woodlea, backing onto Waskasoo Creek. Reno or Build. 416-918-0195 RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 4 bdrms, 2 bath, large fenced yard, $265,000 403-342-6165

Acreages

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

1977 Lincoln Continental mint, new cond, only 7000 orig. miles. “You won’t believe your eyes” $27,500 Call Keith 403-350-5346

Cars

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2005 ESCALADE AWD l t h r. d v d $19,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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2010 WHITE Chev Traverse 62,000 kms, $21,900 command start, blk. cloth interior, n/s, exc. cond.

403-885-5262 2 0 0 3 H y u n d a i Ti b u r o n FWD106300 kms., $7888 7620-50 Av Sport & Import 2002 FORD EXPLORER, Eddie Bauer edit. fully loaded, exc, shape, $7500 obo 403-340-2042

Trucks

5050

2010 FORD F150 XLT

2008 MITSUBISHI 4x2 crew cab, 21,000 km.

Outlander XLS $12888 Warranty, like new. No tax.

348-8788 Sport & Import $22,000. 403-845-3292 or 403-895-2337

4090

Manufactured Homes

14X68’ TO BE MOVED, appraised at $8000.

Will sell for $1000.

403-314-9363 MUST SELL

By Owner $7,000.

Lana 403-550-8777

2007 LINCOLN MARK LT 4X4, lthr., sunroof, nav., 89083 kms, $26,888 3488788 Sport & Import

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2008 JEEP LIBERTY 2010 DODGE RAM 2500 Sport 4X4 $16,888 power wagon 4X4 $28888 348-8788 Sport & Import 348-8788 Sport & Import

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WEB DESIGN affordablewebsitesolution.ca

2006 LAND ROVER HSE AWD, lthr., nav., $28888 7620-50 Av Sport & Import

2009 FORD FLEX SEL AWD $18888 7620 - 50 Ideal for horses or cattle.

AVE Sport & Import Corrals, fenced, heated barn & shop.

Open concept custom built 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ bungalow. $465,000.

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RENTALS

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2007 HONDA CR-V LX Sport $14888 348-8788 Sport & Import

At

2009 CHRYSLER 300C 5.7 litre Hemi LIKE NEW! Loaded 70,000 kms $19,500. 403-782-5070

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

2007 PATHFINDER LE AWD, lthr., $18888 3488788 Sport & Import

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5000-5300

4050

HOUSE on Burnstick Lake 45 mins west of Red Deer.

For weekend fun or retirement. Watersports, fishing, wildlife at doorstep.

All comforts built-in. $895,000 OBO welist.com #48548 Owner: (403) 282-2268

2008 ESCALADE AWD, sunroof, htd. lthr.,DVD, 76,425 kms,$44,888 3488788 Sport & Import

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1968 CORVETTE 427, auto, documented, RARE, HUGE GARDEN BUSINESS bronze/orange, 348-8788 LIQUIDATION AUCTION. Sport & Import Sat. Oct. 13, 20 km west of Olds on hwy#27. Landscape supplies, greenhouse equipment, tools, pots, statuary, trees, bagged soil, water barrels, antiques, much more Viewing Thur 11th - Fri 12th

3 bdrm. 2 bath HOME in Red Deer. Immediate possession 10 yr warranty.

Own it for $1275/mo. OAC CALL 403-346-3100 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.0T FWD, 4 cyl N I C E LY M A I N TA I N E D turbo $13888 348-8788 MFG. HOME for sale, go Sport & Import to Property guys.com 4 bdrm., fully dev., 2 baths, ID#102192 for details. att. garage, landscaped, CELEBRATIONS fenced, close to school and Rec centre, $347,000 HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS obo , 403-346-2554 BLACKFALDS By Owner, New Starter Home. Unique Income bi-level, walk-out bsmt.

FOR SALE OR Property 2006 CADILLAC CTS-V LRENT TO OWN. S2 engine, lteather., nav., 403-348-9746, 746-5541 100551 kms., $22888 348FOR SALE 29-unit apt bldg Red Deer 8788 Sport & Import FREE Weekly list of Strata-titled properties for sale w/details, Below market rents prices, address, owner’s Free & clear financing phone #, etc. 342-7355 100% occupied Help-U-Sell of Red Deer 5.6% cap rate (2011 NOI & www.homesreddeer.com List Price) Mason Martin Homes has Call Karen Barry* 403.767.9999 8 Brand New Homes starting at $179,900 www.barrycommercial.com Commercial Propertyshop, 2005 MINI COOPER FWD, Call for more info call Brokerage *Broker 77596 kms., $17888 348403-342-4544 8788 Sport & Import

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Cars

1984 CORVETTE new REDUCED! LAKE FRONT PROPERTY engine , alum.heads, -†2300 sqft home on 10 acres $ 11 8 8 8 7 6 2 0 - 5 0 Av e , $395,000. 10 min from Ponoka. Sport & import Fishing, swimming & boating at your back door.

See welist.com #47984.† MLS C3526876.

Call 403-519-6773† Email: brettie@platinum.ca

4100

Be the first tenants to move into our brand new building

KITSON CLOSE

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1395 SD $1000. n/s Avail.

Nov. 1 403-304-7576 / 347-7545 SYLVAN, lrg. 2 bdrm. 1.5 bath, 5 appls. Avail. now.

Rent $1250. 403-341-9974

homes

263817I27-J28

3030

2 BDRM. condo, new reno, no pets, $900. rent/d.d.

Avail. now. 587-377-3322

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl.

Lana 403-550-8777

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Suites

3190

Mobile Lot

264152J1-K30

849

rentals

Condos/ Townhouses

NEW RV Storage Facility Gravel pad, 6’ security fence, 6 kms. E. of R.D. Call 403-347-4425.

in pet friendly park

IMMAC. retirement home in quiet neighborhood, no stairs, walk-in shower, 5 appls. 2 bdrm., murphy bed, sprinkler system, a/c, sunroom, r.v. parking stall in back yard. $285,000.

403-346-7920 for appt. to view

3160

Storage Space

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BRAND new 9900 sq. ft. ready for lease fall 2012 on Golden West Ave 358-3500

2 & 3 bedroom

wegot

2 BDRM. house in Lacombe $1000/mo. + d.d., single att. garage, large fenced yard, no pets, n/s, avail. immed. 403-391-6512.

2 STOREY house, 1510 sq.ft., 2-1/2 baths, 3 bdrm.. w/dble. att. garage, 5 appls., large deck, master bdrm, w/walk in closet, avail. Nov. 1, rent $1700, d.d., $1700, undev.. bsmt., Call 403-358-8263 BENTLEY 2008 Model Duplex shows like new 4 bdrm., 3 bath. Garage, fireplace.

Appliances.

Avail. now. 403-341-9974 MICHENER, 4 bdrm., single garage, . 2 baths, family room, 5 appls. yard, no pets, n/s, $1350, 318-0136

Warehouse Space

FREE Cable

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

Houses/ Duplexes

264155J1-K30

Renter’s Special

2190

3120

LACOMBE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE. 3225 sq.ft. Avail. Jan. 1, 2013 Well maint. space. Incl. seperate office/kitchen, back storage/shipping recieving room.

Self contained bathroom & 2 parking spaces.

Call Linda 403-782-5117

Lana (403) 550-8777

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

20,000with Intro

$

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable

2140

Horses

Stores/ Commercial

$

2000-2290

3090

Rooms For Rent

BDRM. in Vanier Woods Private washroom $590/mo.with d.d., 403-588-6268 after 6 pm.

ROOM in Westpark, n/s, no pets. Furnished. TV & utils incl. 403-304-6436

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

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

3070

Riverfront Estates

Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1195 or $1220 along the river.

SD $1000. avail.

Nov. 1 & 15 403-304-7576 347-7545

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

4020

3060

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

FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Lana 403-550-8777

3060

Suites

Houses For Sale

HOUSES FOR SALE *Walkout pie lot, attached garage, $399,700 * Fully developed bungalow, new , finished heated dble garage, $339,900 NOW RENTING * Bi-level, fully developed Suites 1 BDRM. APT’S. Bower, 2 sets of laundry 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer sevices Newer bldg. secure entry $334,900 1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. w/ onsite manager, 5 * Bungalow, fully develClean, quiet bldg. appls., incl. heat and hot oped attached dble.

Call 318-0901. water, washer/dryer garage, $334,900 1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, hookup, infloor heating, a/c., (Lacombe) $740/mo. Avail. immed. car plug ins & balconies. * Bungalow upper end Incl. most utils, no pets.

Call 403-343-7955 2 fireplaces, front dble.

Call 403-886-5288 att. garage, $419,900 2 BDRM. adult bldg, free Cottage/ * Acreage, close to a riding laundry, very clean, quiet, Seasonal arena, Rocky/Sylvan, lrg. suite, Avail Nov. 1 $474,900 $850/mo., S.D. $650.

PALM SPRINGS 2 bdrm Make us an offer!!

Call 403-304-5337 gated condo Nov Dec ANN CRAFT CLEARVIEW bi-level. 2 bdrm., $1600/mo No pets, N/S , Coldwell Banker 1 bath, 5 appls, balcony. utils incl . 403-986-4119 403-357-8628 Close to park & bus. $850+utils. 403-210-1360 Roommates GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, Wanted D.D. $825, 1 BDRM., $740, N/S, no pets, no ROOM in shared partiers, avail immed.. basement, Lacombe. All incl.

1-403-200-8175 $550+ s.d. 403 396 3708 HIGHLAND GREEN, reno’d, 3 bdrm. bi-level, fridge, stove, balcony, fireplace, No pets.

403-506-1276, 403-885-4912

Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. Nov. 1.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545

Manufactured Homes

3050

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IMMAC. retirement home in quiet neighborhood, no stairs, walk-in shower, 5 appls. 2 bdrm., murphy bed, sprinkler system, a/c, sunroom, r.v. parking stall in back yard. $285,000. 403-346-7920 for appt. to view

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON, FOR THE COUNTY OF WASCO, Case No. CC 12-198 MONTAG RESOURCES INC., an Oregon corporation, and BEVERLY LAWSON, an individual, Plaintiffs, v.

JEFFERSON MINERALS CORPORATION, a revoked Nevada corporation, JEFFERSON MINING CORPORATION, a revoked Nevada corporation, RAUNO PERTTU, an individual, MICHAEL D. WESTHAVER, an individual, KENNETH WALTER DAVIDSON, an individual, AMERICAN BIOREMEDIATION CORPORATION, a revoked Nevada corporation, BALJINDER BHULLAR an individual, and PETER EDGAR, an individual,

Defendants.

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. TO: PETER G. EDGAR, Defendant.

We travel. May pay cash 2003 F150 Sport trac 4x4 for vehicle. 403-396-7519 You are hereby required to appear and defend the Crewcab, fully loaded, leather complaint filed against you in the above-entitled action SCRAP ATTACK, auto seats, sun roof & box cover. within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this salvage & scrap metal.

Good shape, mech. inspected 403-598-6536, 4845 79 St. summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do $6800. 403-348-9746 so, for want thereof, plaintiff(s) will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.”

The ‘motion’ or ‘answer’ (or ‘reply’) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in a proper form and have a proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service upon the plaintiff.

If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452 7636.

REILLEY D. KEATING, OSB No. 073762 Stoel Rives LLP 900 SW 5th Ave., Ste. 2600 Portland, OR 97204 503-294-9823 rdkeating@stoel.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiffs SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE OBJECT OF THE COMPLAINT AND THE DEMAND FOR RELIEF Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to certain unpatented federal mining claims (“Claims”) in Wasco County, Oregon, as more particularly described in the Complaint, and previously held in the name of Jefferson Minerals Corporation (“Jefferson Minerals”), among others, and now alleged to be owned by Plaintiff Beverley Lawson.

Plaintiffs ask the court to determine and order that: (1) a 2007 quitclaim deed purporting to convey the Claims from Jefferson Minerals to American Bioremediation Corporation was null and void ab initio; (2) reforming a 2008 quitclaim deed so that it substitutes Jefferson Minerals for Jefferson Mining Corporation; (3) (a) all defendants, and persons claiming under defendants any interest, set forth the nature of their claims, (b) determine all adverse claims if any, (c) declares that Beverley Lawson is the owner in fee simple and is entitled to possession free of any estate, title, claim, lien or interest of defendants, or those claiming under defendants; (4) for costs and disbursements incurred herein; (5) for further relief as the court deems just and equitable.

FIRST DATE THE SUMMONS WAS PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

U.S. presidential race THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DANVILLE, Ky. — Vice-President Joe Biden and the man who wants to succeed him, Republican Paul Ryan, faced off Thursday in a debate that gained new importance in the race for the White House after President Barack Obama flubbed last week’s confrontation against Mitt Romney.

The stakes aren’t generally this high in vice-presidential debates. But this one offers Biden an opportunity to undo some of the damage from Obama’s lacklustre performance and restore energy to the Democratic campaign less than a month before the Nov. 6 election.

Ryan, a congressman from Wisconsin who is a generation younger than his opponent, will try to hold on to the Republicans’ sudden rise in the polls.

Last week’s presidential debate erased Obama’s advantage and boosted Romney nationally and — more importantly — in such battleground states as Ohio.

That is especially relevant as the U.S. president is not elected by the nationwide popular vote, but in a series of state-by-state contests.

About 41 states are seen as essentially already decided for Romney or Obama, leaving nine up for grabs, including Ohio.

No Republican has ever won the White House without carrying that state.

The two candidates for vice-president offer a striking contrast.

Biden, at 69, is a former chairman of the Senate of Foreign Relations Committee and a skilled debater. His last such debate was four years ago, against then-Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. But he also is prone to gaffes, though these tend to happen more when he is speaking offthe-cuff.

Ryan, 42, has suggested his youth will help him connect with voters, but he has a tendency to get deep into policy details and could lose the audience’s attention.

He will likely have to fend off attacks on the conservative fiscal policies he has promoted as chairman of the House Budget Committee.

He also must follow in the footsteps of the less conservative Romney and take a more moderate tone than in the past, as the Republican challenger

tries to attract independent and undecided voters.

Unlike Biden, Ryan is not a foreign policy expert but will be required to stand his ground in territory that is more familiar to the veteran senator.

Obama planned to watch the start of the debate aboard Air Force One following an evening fundraiser in Miami.

Aides said the president called Biden on the way to Florida to wish him good luck.

The slow economy has been the dominant issue of the U.S. election, and Ryan is expected to make a detailed case against Obama’s fiscal and economic policies leading to a growing national debt.

In turn, the pressure is on for Biden to go where Obama did not, including Romney’s opposition to the successful auto industry bailout, and his videotaped comment in which he was heard saying that 47 per cent of Americans view themselves as victims who depend on the government and refuse to take responsibility for their lives.

The 90-minute debate — the only vice-presidential one, — is being moderated by Martha Raddatz, senior foreign affairs correspondent for ABC News, and will cover both domestic and foreign policy.

There’s no shortage of material to discuss.

New unemployment figures released last week showed a drop in joblessness, in good news for Obama and Biden.

But Americans are worried and upset by the slow recovery. Obama’s administration also has been placed on the defensive recently by conflicting accounts about the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, last month.

The debate also comes just two days after Romney said he would not pursue any abortion-related legislation if elected president.

He later said he opposed abortion and his campaign said he would support legislation to provide greater protection to life.

Romney and Obama meet again Tuesday for a town hall-style debate in Hempstead, New York.

Their third and last debate is scheduled Oct. 22 in Boca Raton, Florida.

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On Saturday, November 10th, the Advocate, with the generous support of the local business community, will pay tribute to those who have answered Canada’s call in time of need by publishing a very special pictorial section honouring our veterans.

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 Conict, Desert Storm, Afghanistan or any of Canada’s Peacekeeping Missions.

Please ensure your photos are clearly marked with your name and address so we can return them to you.

We can reproduce black & white or colour photos of almost any size; however, we do require an original.

We cannot reproduce photocopies of pictures.

Mail or bring in your photos before Wednesday, October 17, and completed write-up to:

THE RED DEER ADVOCATE ATTENTION: SPECIAL SECTIONS COORDINATOR 2950 BREMNER AVE. RED DEER, AB T4R 1M9 OR EMAIL: SPECIALSECTIONS@REDDEERADVOCATE.COM

We will run as many photos as possible, but space is limited. Those individuals whose photos have been submitted, but for whatever reason are unable to be reproduced and do not run, will be named in our special “Honour Roll.”

The Red Deer Advocate would like to thank participating businesses and families of veterans for their assistance in the publication of this very special section.

Advertisers: Please call Display Advertising at 403-314-4392 for information on how to be included in this event.

PLEASE INCLUDE COMPLETED FORM WITH YOUR PHOTO(S).

Name of veteran(s) _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Branch of Service _______________________________________________________________________________ Unit _______________________________________________________________________________ Years Enlisted _______________________________________________________________________________ Served In Which Theatres _______________________________________________________________________________

Medals Awarded __________________________________________________________________ A brief biography relating unique experiences: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

COURAGE In honour of those who served

The Advocate has archived all the photos and biographies from our previous editions in 2009, 2010 and 2011. We plan to continue our tribute and memory of the veterans from those editions in our 2012 edition. In order to assist our composing department in this special publication, please indicate if the veteran’s photo appeared in either the 2009, 2010 or the 2011 edition.

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