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Reprieve for Les’s? Ferguson TRAILER PARK MAY REMAIN OPEN — AS LONG AS RESIDENTS PAY RENT BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Tenants in Les’s Trailer Park may not have to fight eviction notices sent out in September. Residents in the 72-trailer park were told recently in a letter that options would be explored to keep the park open if tenants paid their rent on time. In September, Robert Bresciani, the Calgary-based owner, told tenants they had a year from the date of the notice to clear out because the park would be shutting down.

Bresciani said he was tired of fighting with the provincial government over costly regulatory upgrades to the sewer and water systems. Some long-time tenants like Shelly Nelson and Anne Philion said they would fight the notices every step of the way. Nelson and her neighbours went to a lawyer who indicated there may be grounds to fight the eviction notices because of a small error on the notices. Nelson said it looks like they won’t have to go that route because of the latest notice. “We were told we had eviction no-

tices,” said Nelson. “Now we’re told as long as everyone pays their rent they will keep it running. How are we to know if everybody has paid their rent?” Nelson said most neighbours are planning to stay put while others continue to put up For Sale signs. “We are going to wait and see what happens,” said Nelson. “We’re not willing to walk away from our house. We’d like to sell it but we don’t want to sell it to somebody if it’s not going to be there in a year.”

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DAY OF THE DEAD

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Olivia Gustafson, left, dressed as a dead little girl, and Maddy Rasmussen dressed up as a dead Elvis impersonator pose for a close-up as they make their way through Parkland Mall on Halloween night. The two girls joined hundreds of other children and their parents and caregivers who decided to head indoors for Halloween this year taking in the festivities at the mall. Bower Place Shopping Centre also hosted a night of Halloween fun.

wins Giller BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF A graduate of Red Deer’s Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School has won Canada’s prestigious literary 2012 Giller Prize. Will Ferguson, who graduated in 1983, accepted the award in Toronto on Tuesday for his dark novel called 419. In September, he was the keynote speaker at Red Deer Public School District’s 125th a n n i v e r s a r y ’ s Will Ferguson celebration dinner. At that time, Ferguson GILLER PRIZE C3 credited his experiences at Lindsay Thurber for sparking his love for creative writing. He was inducted into the Lindsay Thurber Hall of Fame in 2002. High school principal Jim Levette said that Ferguson spoke in late September with Grade 9 and 10 students, as well as some younger students from schools that feed into the high school. Levette said it will be so great to tell them that Ferguson has won such a coveted prize, and that they too can live out such a success as he has. Levette said that Ferguson was very positive on what he had to say about going to Lindsay Thurber. “The teachers had an impact on his life and on his writing,” said Levette. Ferguson told the students that his high school life affected how he sees the world and how he writes now. “So we’re really happy with that,” said Levette. A jury of three writers picked Ferguson after they had read more than 140 books. Ferguson’s fellow shortlisted authors were Alix Ohlin for her novel Inside, Nancy Richler for her novel The Imposter Bride, Kim Thúy for her novel Ru, and Russell Wangersky for his short story collection Whirl Away. Ferguson’s 419 novel is about an insidious Internet scam and a woman who sets out to track down and corner her father’s killer. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

City revises snow clearance targets BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Snowplow drivers will clear the roads following a more realistic timeline this winter, says a City of Red Deer official. In June, city council adopted a revised Snow and Ice Control policy that tweaks language, adds definitions and a separate level of service sections for roads, sidewalks, trails, bike lanes and transit stops. The policy is based on average snowfalls with adjustments made when there aren’t enough available resources, equipment fails or weather conditions are extreme. Under the previous policy, residential streets were earmarked to be cleared within 25 days, but often this target was not being met. Instead the streets were cleared on average within 36 days. The new standard falls within 40 days to complete the plowing and windrowing. Public Works manager Greg Sikora said service levels will not change because the expectations for removal were simply aligned with realistic targets. “In order to really truly to reflect what we are capable of we have to

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adjust the triggers and targets,” said Sikora. “That’s not to say it’s a lower level of service. This is the level of service that we are providing that the community is familiar with.” Sikora said the policy revisions will allow residents to have a clearer idea of when to expect the sound of plows on the road. “Our guys work long, long hours,” said Sikora. “They need the space to work effectively. When you see them out there, please provide them with the working space they need. The 20-metre clear is to be taken seriously.” The snow removal budget for 2012 comes in at $2.92 million, a $570,000 increase from the previous year. The last time the policy was updated was in 2008. The downtown streets were given clear priority and will be plowed and removed within four days when there’s 10 cm of snow pack. The downtown is considered within 43rd Street to 55th Street and 47th Avenue to 53rd Avenue. Bike lanes marked by pavement markings will be cleared to a similar service level as the roadways upon they are located. Those bike lanes designated with physical barriers like curbs will be cleared on a ser-

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Sanding trucks were busy on city streets Wednesday as snow and freezing rain fell. City of Red Deer has adopted a new snow and ice control policy which sets clear targets for snow and ice removal from city streets and public sidewalks. vice request basis and only as resources become available. Specific targets were outlined for sidewalk clearing within the new guidelines.

According to the policy, the intention is to have at least one clear walkway, on one side of the street, available along any corridor.

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JUSTICE MINISTERS TORIES TO REVEAL STUDY CYBERBULLYING DONATION FINDINGS Canada’s justice and public safety ministers say they’ll work together to see what more can be done to stop cyberbullying. A5

Albertans will be told the findings of a probe into whether Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz illegally contributed $430,000 to the Progressive Conservative party, Premier Alison Redford promised Wednesday. A3

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Mother hopes death of her daughter haunts former day home operator ’forever’ BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MEDICINE HAT — The mother of a toddler who died of massive head trauma says she hopes her daughter’s death haunts Erin Jackman “forever.” Sarah Hemstra’s victim impact statement was read Wednesday in a Medicine Hat, Alta., courtroom. Jackman, a former day home operator, pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing the death of 19-month-old Mercedes Pepper. Jackman was to have been sentenced on Wednesday, but Crown and defence submissions were put over until Friday. The court did, however, hear victim impact statements from the child’s relatives. The girl’s father, Darren Pepper, told the court that every time he sees a girl the age of his daughter he cries. He told the court through tears of his personal anguish, saying, “I’m hurt deeply and this will not go away.” Jackman has been on release with conditions, but Wednesday she was taken into custody during

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Dressed as a duck, 21-month-old Tyson Nguyen holds his mother Natalie’s hand makes his way through the Parkland Mall on Halloween night. Hundreds of children and their parents and caregivers decided to head indoors for Halloween this year taking in the Halloween festivities at both the Parkland Mall and the Bower Place Shopping Centre.

her court appearance. Court has been told that Jackman, 26, told police conflicting and inconsistent stories during the investigation regarding the manner in which the toddler was injured. At first, she told Sgt. Darlene Garrecht the girl fell from a backyard play apparatus, but she later recanted that statement. She also told the officer the little girl tripped on a toy and hit her head on floor, then later admitted pushing the girl who was “refusing to stand in time out.” “She freaked out and screamed because I turned her back and (she) went to .... whack me and I just pushed her too hard all the way around,” Jackman told the officer. “It looked like she hit her head on the hinge of the door.” Jackman didn’t call 911 until more than two hours later, according to information from the police interview. When Jackman was left alone for a brief time after the interview, the video showed her saying through tears to herself: “Oh my God. What did I do? What did I do?”

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PARK: Committee could oversee rent

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Les’s Trailer Park resident Anne Philion is hoping to form a residents committee to get delinquent renters to pay their rent. and has faced his share of complaints over maintenance, safety and sewer issues. For about 10 years, park sewage was pumped into the Red Deer River until the 1980s when Bresciani was ordered to stop dumping. Bresciani did not wish to comment on Wednesday. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

SNOW: Six priorities Sidewalks on hills, bridges, high hazard locations, hospital access and downhill areas will be plowed within four days. All others will be plowed within 10 days. Residents must clear their walks within 48 hours. Trails within the Waskasoo Park system will be

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cleared within four days when there is a five-cm accumulation of snow. The six priorities from highest to lowest: include hills, bridges and overpasses, high hazard locations, hospital access; arterials with focus on high collision intersections; downtown; collectors, transit routes and residential streets adjacent to schools; industrial and commercial; and residential. The top priorities will be plowed within eight hours when there is five cms of snow. These locations with on-street parking will be plowed and removed within 48 hours of completion of priority two (arterials). For more information and the snow and ice control map visit www.reddeer.ca and click on Snow Plowing and Snow Removal FAQ. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Philion, 71, who has lived in the park for about 10 years said she would like to start a committee to ensure everyone is paying their rent on time. About five years ago, the tenants in the park were in a similar situation, said Philion. She said the tenants were given eviction notices because the park was put on the market but nothing happened until September with the latest notices. “It makes it bad for the rest of us who are paying our rent,” said Philion. “You just can’t pick up your trailer and put in your pocket and hope you find a place to sit it down. It just doesn’t work that way. The people who are responsible and look after their yard and trailers and do pay their rent shouldn’t have to suffer because of a bunch of bad apples.” Philion said the park manager has quit so she is considering taking the job. Just days before the eviction notices, Alberta Health Services issued a order indicating water in the park may be unfit for human consumption because the surface water may be seeping into groundwater used to supply the park. As well, the mandatory water samples were not being monitored for bacteria. AHS issued a boil water advisory as a precautionary measure because the samples were not being submitted. David Brown, of Alberta Health Services, said there were concerns because proper monitoring of the water supply was not being conducted even though the services were available at no cost. Brown said without testing they were unable to ascertain whether the provincial standards were being met. “The owner/operator has come full circle in terms of actually not only supplying the samples we need of the treated water supplied to residents but the raw,” Brown said Wednesday. “That gives us added protection that the water remains safe to consume.” Brown said residents can be assured the drinking water is safe to consume. Both Alberta Health Services and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development are working together to help Bresciani bring the systems up to provincial standards. The 71-year-old has owned the park since 1978

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Redford promises to make public results of probe into Katz donation BY DEAN BENNETT THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Albertans will be told the findings of a probe into whether Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz illegally contributed $430,000 to the Progressive Conservative party, Premier Alison Redford promised Wednesday. “We will make whatever information that is communicated to our party publicly available as soon as possible,” Redford told the legislature during question period. She said it’s part of her ongoing commitment to open up government. “We have made significant contributions with respect to transparency, from (politician) expense disclosure to a commitment to a (freedom of information) review (and) public interest disclosure whistleblower legislation.” Her comments came a day after Alberta Chief Electoral Officer Brian Fjeldheim announced he will investigate Katz’s contribution to the Tories in the spring election. Earlier Wednesday, Alberta elections spokesman Drew Westwater said that while the parties involved in an investigation can make the findings public, Fjeldheim is restrained by law from publicizing anything except bare bones information. “We do put out press releases periodically in a generic sense on the number of files we’ve created, how many were found guilty, how many penalties were assessed. But we can’t identify the individual parties concerned or named in the investigation,” said Westwater. Opposition Wildrose leader Danielle Smith said the information needs to be made public and said Redford could go one better and have the party release the cancelled cheques and deposit slips right now. “It’s a shame they’re putting everybody through this,” said Smith. “There’s a very simple way to clear this up: for the premier to keep her commitment to be open and transparent and to release the documents to prove everything

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is above board.” The Tories disagree with Fjeldheim’s interpretation of the rules and believe he has the right to release the information. Nevertheless, the government will make that freedom clear in new election rules to be tabled during the current fall legislature sitting. NDP leader Brian Mason said he, too, believes Fjeldheim has the power to release the information now, but said the key is to get the information out one way or another. “We gave up on secret trials a long time ago,” said Mason. “That’s something from the distant past. Justice must not just be done, it has to be seen to be done.” The controversy erupted last week when Elections Alberta posted, as per the law, lists of who donated to the political parties in the April 23 election, which saw the Tories win majority government. The receipts showed $300,000 in donations from Katz, his family, and business associates in donations at or below the $30,000 maximum. There have been published reports that Katz gave the Tories much more than that, about $430,000, and that he delivered it all in one cheque. Opposition politicians have been hammering the Tories on the topic for days in the house during question period. The NDP and the Wildrose said the amount of the donation, representing at least 20 per cent of all money raised by the Tories in the spring campaign, has put the government in a conflict of interest with Katz. Katz has been seeking $100 million in direct provincial funding and casino licence changes for a new downtown arena for the Oilers. Katz also owns the chain of pharmacies under the Rexall

name. Finance Minister Doug Horner said this week the government has told Katz it will not directly fund a pro-hockey rink or make changes to casino licence rules. However, the Wildrose warns that the Tories may try to fund the deal through the back door by adding money to provincial infrastructure grants given to municipalities. Mason has pointed out the government makes policy that affects pharmacies, and Katz, in many ways. On Tuesday, Mason told the legislature that after the election, the government changed the healthcare fee schedule to double the amount of money pharmacists get from the public purse to dispense flu shots. Health Minister Fred Horne said those changes were in the works long before the election. Westwater said while it’s not illegal to deliver multiple contributions in one big cheque, it’s still up to the parties to make sure when they get the cheque that each donor used their own funds and didn’t contribute more than the maximum. He said it’s up to both the political party and the donor to know the rules, and the donor can’t claim ignorance of the law. If Katz is found to have overcontributed, Fjeldheim can force the Tories to give the money back, less the allowable contribution of $30,000. He could also order Katz to pay a penalty that doesn’t exceed the overpayment. Tory party spokesman Kelley Charlebois could not be reached for comment Wednesday, but has said the party has the documentation to prove the donation was spread among various donors and didn’t violate the $30,000 limit for any one donor. A Katz spokesman declined comment.

EDMONTON — Police say staff acted like heroes when they subdued a man who shot himself with a pistol at a West Edmonton Mall firearms range. The man was in stable condition Wednesday in hospital with a gunshot wound to his neck. Police say officers responded to a weapons complaint Tuesday night at the Wild West Shooting Centre, which bills itself as “Edmonton’s Funnest Attraction.” Lisa Sobchyshyn (sub-chish-shen), a police spokeswoman, says it’s too early to say if the man was trying to take his own life. The centre’s owner says two staff scuffled with a man armed with a Glock pistol when he began acting erratically after firing more than 40 rounds. Two men have died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds at the shooting range where people can rent firearms — one in 2007 and another in 2008.

Police investigate violent purse snatching, stabbing EDMONTON — Edmonton police are searching for a suspect who stole a woman’s purse and left her with serious stab wounds. The 26-year-old woman was walking near Whyte Avenue when she was attacked Tuesday night. The woman told police a man who stepped out of a dark-coloured SUV demanded she hand over her bag and they struggled. He then fled on foot. Police say the woman was stabbed near her chest and underwent surgery in hospital, where she remains in stable condition. Officers are also investigating a second purse snatching in the area that night in which a woman was thrown to the ground.

Charges laid following fatal rooming house blaze CALGARY — Calgary fire officials have charged the owners of a rooming house where a person died with failing to equip the building with smoke alarms. Fire crews rescued three people from the residence on Sept. 12 and another was found unconscious but later died from his injuries. Police homicide detectives continue to investigate the death of Daniel McWha, who was 57. Annop and Deepti Bungay each face a dozen counts under the Safety Codes Act for numerous fire code violations that also include failing to provide fire extinguishers.

Blackfalds RCMP looking for missing teen Blackfalds RCMP are looking for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for almost two weeks. Ocean Nobel has been missing from her home in Blackfalds since Oct. 20. RCMP say there is great concern for her safety because of her age and also because she has been without medication required for her health. She is described as being of aboriginal origin, slim built, standing 1.7 metres tall (5 ft 7 in), and having shoulder-length black Ocean Nobel hair. Nobel wears black framed glasses. She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans and DC running shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 403-885-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Quebecers charged in identity fraud scheme THE CANADIAN PRESS Police have charged three people from Quebec with a province wide fraud scheme. Lethbridge police arrested two men and a woman at a city bank last Thursday after an employee became suspicious. Investigators allege the trio had hacked computers to steal identification documents then travelled west to impersonate Albertans and steal their money. More than $88,000 was stolen using forged bank cards at banks and loan companies in Lethbridge, Calgary and four other communities in southern Alberta.

The offences date back to late September. Sgt. Christy Woods said Wednesday that it’s an intricate scam that has hit Alberta before. “We can’t say it’s directly related to organized crime but we can say it is an organized group.” Charged are 27-yearold Johnson Egalite of Laval and Priscilla Chalifoux, 19, and Sylvain John Boutros, 22, both of Montreal. Woods said group members travel with various fake IDs made for them with several different names. “They’re flown to certain cities and they disperse in groups and they do this in a calculated manner.”

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Our veterans deserve better “Lest we forget.” way we can put a value on the couraThose solemn words will be repeat- geous efforts of our troops. ed Nov. 11 during Remembrance Day But lest Harper forgets, his governceremonies across Canada ment has put a value on these to remind us not to forget courageous efforts — a lump the courageous actions sum payment compliments of of our men and women the 2006 Veterans Charter. It who’ve marched into comreplaced the Veteran’s Act of bat for the past almost 100 1939 which afforded woundyears. ed veterans a monthly penFrom the First World sion for the rest of their lives. War up to the Afghanistan Now, under the revised legconflict, millions of Canaislation, the government can dians engaged in battles wash its hands of maintainfor the sake of freedom, ing life-long disability paysome giving the ultimate ments which it deemed too sacrifice — their lives. costly. RICK Others have returned But a battle on behalf of ZEMANEK home to a heroes’ welcome the veterans has just begun. with their limbs blown The Veterans Charter is now apart by bombs or head being challenged in a classwounds from bullets ripaction lawsuit in the B.C. Suping through their skulls. preme Court, claiming it discriminates And yet others return with mental against veterans wounded since 2006 wounds inflicted by the horrors of war and offers significantly less compensaand turn to substance abuse to heal tion over their lifetimes. their pain. “We had no inkling,” said EdmonOn Nov. 11, Prime Minister Stephen ton-area soldier Maj. Mark Campbell, Harper will no doubt deliver a heart- one of six plaintiffs in the suit. “It’s wrenching talk suggesting there’s no taken years to come to where I under-

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stand in great detail exactly what has been done to our new generation of combat veterans, and it is horrific, it’s disgusting.” Campbell’s legs where blown off in 2008, his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, during an ambush by Taliban fighters. Today, while getting around in a wheelchair and carrying a large box of medications to ease pain and psychological problems, his future is uncertain without a guaranteed, lifelong pension. Campbell says he feels abandoned by a government that has forgotten its troops and is now more concerned with budget cuts. “It’s an abject betrayal for a friggin’ buck. I paid my dues,” he said. One of the motives behind the Veterans Charter was that under the old system, even a $1,000 a month pension for an expected lifetime of a young soldier could cost the treasury $4.5 million. “We were spending a lot of money (prior to 2006),” said Raymond Lalonde, an official with Veterans Affairs Canada. Today, the most a wounded veteran can expect is a lump sum payment of

around $280,000. “My instinct tells me the last thing you want to do when a young soldier comes back from overseas, perhaps with an operational stress injury, or with a dependency on alcohol or drugs, is give him $250,000 to self-medicate,” said Veterans Ombudsman retired Col. Pat Stogran in a recent interview. Our veterans deserve more — a whole lot more — a payment system in which the government sustains a lifelong relationship with the soldiers. The lawsuit contends the government has broken a promise to look after soldiers it sends into battle, and that the legal doctrine “The Honour of the Crown” requires it to fulfill its promises despite any laws it passes to the contrary. “This case will provide a mechanism for us, as citizens of Canada, to do the right thing for these soldiers . . . to be as loyal to them as they are loyal to us,” said lawyer Don Sorochan, whose firm has taken on the case without pay. It’s our duty as Canadians to salute our troops marching into battle on our behalf. And it’s our government’s unquestionable duty not to forget them.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

City coming up short on sanding, snow clearing as winter strikes Living in a beautiful green city with a river running through it has its advantages of course, but streets and avenues built on hills, with sets of lights at the bottom, with no winter maintenance has been a definite disadvantage to me and other people in Red Deer. Snow had been forecasted for two weeks, Red Deer Residents have been preparing their homes and vehicles for the winter. But, what has the City done to prepare? Tuesday morning, Oct. 23, the streets were glare ice everywhere — and not a sander to be seen. Traffic was inching along, myself included, and the only signs of city work were the “lane ending” signs you saw down Gaetz Ave as you headed South. At 8:30 am, the intersection at 43 Street and 55 Avenue was so slippery I couldn’t stop for a red light. My car was hit and written off. The other vehicle also had damages. Stories like mine were far too common that Tuesday. Because of the lack of planning for winter on the City’s part, auto insurance companies made millions, and as a result the cost to Red Deer residents has been in the millions. My insurance will go up $1,266.00 per year, I have to pay a $1,000 deductible, and my car was written off. This accident will cost me thousands. It would be easy to blame the insurance companies, but in fact the whole accident would have been prevented if the City took care of business in a timely fashion. I suggest marking the streets and avenues that are on hills, and getting the sanders and plows out and ready before the streets turn so slippery. When a bridge goes out, there are signs put out to warn drivers. If the City cannot get sand on the roads, maybe detour signs would be appropriate. Another idea would be to set the lights to 4-way stop flashers when ice is expected. Perhaps a good use for all the money collected from photo radar would be on something productive like sanding slippery intersections. Let’s make our city safe! Julie Hardes Red Deer

What Americans want is out of Romney’s reach As commander-in-chief, you strive for a bullhorn- swaths recovering from Sandy’s siege. amidst-the-rubble moment and you seek at all costs Obama won effusive praise from New Jersey Reto avoid a “Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job” publican Governor Chris Christie, a thank-you so moment. gushing it immediately started speculation that the Disaster response can define a presipotential 2016 Republican presidential dency in this country and the bullhorn and candidate was undermining Romney. Brownie moments were both products of The president spoke to affected govthe George W. Bush years, a post Sept. 11 ernors and mayors all morning Tuesday, high that propelled him to a 90-per-cent donning the garb of fixer-in-chief. approval rating and a post-Katrina embarOf course, this can be a double-edged rassment that he never recovered from. sword for a president, and the fixer-inBarack Obama is taking a calculated chief must get things fixed, a downside risk, suspending his campaign for three Romney need not worry about. days even as the presidential race is in Failure to move swiftly and decisively its final week and suddenly two supposcan prove fatal. Ask Bush. edly safe Democratic states may be back He stood amidst the carnage of the in play. World Trade Center in 2001 and vowed to But history would indicate that by rebring those who attacked America to jusTIM maining above the fray, Obama is smartly tice, the highest point of his presidency. HARPER using the one card Mitt Romney could nev(He didn’t do it, of course. Osama bin er play — the presidency. Laden was killed under Obama’s watch.) When Americans are in distress, they Ten days after Bush offered his praise look to their leader in a way Canadians for Michael Brown, a patronage appointseldom do. ment and horse show judge with no diObama is seen in the Situation Room, huddled saster experience, the director of the Federal Emerwith advisers and his key cabinet ministers, popping gency Management Agency (FEMA) resigned over up in the press briefing room to show concern, or as his inept handling of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf much concern as this aloof man can muster. Coast in 2005. He has all but frozen out Romney who will resume Bush learned his lesson from the Katrina debacle, flat-out campaigning Wednesday, but must temper which included a rather disengaged flyover of New any partisan remarks with concern for those hurt by Orleans, during the San Diego wildfires in 2007 when Sandy and trying to regroup. he moved victims with his visit and comfort. Tuesday, Romney visited a storm relief centre, alBut it was too late, his second term was forever beit in Ohio, a swing state most believe he must win stained by the Katrina response. if he is to gain the White House next week. Bill Clinton was the hugger-in-chief. He “felt your Obama can look to be above such partisan bicker- pain,” and he has continued in that role since leaving because he is in charge of a country with huge ing the presidency with trips to Haiti and other

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stricken regions. As the Democratic presidential candidate, he beat incumbent George H.W. Bush to Florida after a hurricane hit during the 1992 campaign. Canadians also rally for fellow Canadians in distress, but they don’t take their cue from their leaders. This week, with Sandy bearing down on Canada’s largest city, federal assurances of readiness came Monday from Candice Bergen, the parliamentary secretary to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, only after she was questioned in the Commons by the NDP. As Toronto grappled with the storm Tuesday, Toews spoke at an Ottawa conference then refused to meet with the media to deliver any message from the federal government regarding Sandy. In 1997, Jean Chrétien infamously called an early election while Manitobans were still dealing with the massive flood of the Red River. Chrétien not only won the election, he won Manitoba. On this side of the border, Obama can take credit for rebuilding the credibility of FEMA after Bush used it as a dumping ground for cronies. Clinton had overhauled FEMA after Hurricane Andrew, only to have the Republicans tear it down again. Romney, during the Republican primaries, called for less of a federal role in disaster response and relief indicating the FEMA yo-yo would go back to benign neglect under a Republican administration. Never has a president’s leadership skills been tested so close to Election Day. But, win or lose, Obama is ending a four-year term playing the role assigned him by the American voters.

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I believe it is time for Red Deer to have a ward system for city council. Red Deer is split into two ridings for provincial MLAs and apparently it is going to be split into two electoral districts for federal MPs. So why not four wards, each represented by two city councilors? Several conversations these past few weeks have shown the need for a ward system has increased in the past years. A downtown businessman said it was useless to complain about the loss of business during the longterm construction in the downtown area. Everything seems predetermined by the few in advance and which person would be receptive to a complaint, which elected official would care and understand the issue? Some group has already decided who our next mayor is going to be, and candidates for city council do not campaign for their votes downtown. Interestingly enough, I had similar concerns in residential neighbourhoods. Who do you contact for continuous issues, bylaw infractions that are ignored, problematic neighbors, etc.? If we had area representatives who needed our vote, then maybe, just maybe, someone would respond to a neighbourhood issue. As it is now, with about 20 people running for eight spots, you could theoretically win a seat with six per cent of the vote. Name recognition helps because I doubt if anyone will research 20 different campaigns. If you had just five people running for two spots in your ward, you may undertake to understand five campaigns and how it affects you. You could theoretically still win a seat with 21 per cent of the vote but that is still much better than six per cent. Our provincial and federal representatives have become talking heads for their parties. City council was our last hope for voter representation, but in the last few years it has become ‘Politics for the sake of politics’ and the voters have become disenfranchised numbers. Candidates will go for the easiest votes, the least expensive votes. Candidates will address a highly-publicized issue during a campaign but often times not a non-public issue during their term, even if it diminishes a citizen’s standard of living, or their rights to peace and privacy. How can eight people on council understand the traffic patterns in all parts of the city, understand the needs of new neighbourhoods, mature neighbourhoods, downtown, and each industrial and commercial zones sufficiently enough to properly represent them? How can they understand the different needs of each area at different times of the day, week, month or year for all areas in Red Deer? Who do we, the citizens of Red Deer, contact to represent us at City Hall? The more diligent ones are overwhelmed with issues, others just do not respond for one reason or another. In a ward system, you would hope that at least one representative would make the effort to understand the nuances and complexities of our corner of the city enough to be able to articulate the problem to the other city councilors and bureaucrats if need be. With that in mind, I do think it is time to establish a ward system or even to initiate a plebiscite to establish if there is a desire for a ward system. Let the citizens decide and not the beneficiaries of the current system. Would you not agree? Garfield Marks Red Deer

Boissoin ruling welcomed Re: Advocate news story Oct. 19 entitled Court of Appeal upholds ruling on Boissoin letter. Finally, justice prevails! After 10 years of needless injustice, Pastor Steve Boissoin of Red Deer finally wins his very expensive legal battle with the Alberta Human Rights Commission. This commission has proven to conduct its agenda illegally and unfairly. A former Lindsay Thurber teacher precipitated this whole mess. In his biased view, he considered Boissoin’s letter to the editor would cause people to attack homosexuals. So he argued that freedom of speech should be curtailed, and the biased human rights commission agreed with him. It took 10 years for this wrong to be corrected, which is far too long when you consider that one of our basic freedoms is at stake. However, some really good results can evolve from this fiasco: ● The Alberta Human Rights Commission is silenced, and hopefully will be disbanded. ● Teachers who believe in suppressing our freedoms should never again have opportunity to foul the minds of students. ● Boissoin, hopefully, will return to his calling, which is helping and counselling street kids in Red Deer. ● Canada’s newspapers can relax now, and in the interests of free speech, feel free to publish letters that may offend some people. Editors have been living in a state of paranoia for years. I trust they will now have the courage to loosen their restrictive policies. ● Newly-minted words such as homophobic, hatespeech, hate-mail, racist, etc., etc. will disappear through disuse. ● The University of Calgary will cease its paranoia and allow pro-life students freedom of expression. Remember, these autocrats threatened expulsion for these innocent students who were simply exercising a basic freedom. ● Christian churches, and other groups will now be free to express their convictions publicly on moral issues in our society. ● Freedom of expression will become alive and well in the media. Jim Swan Red Deer

Street sinners must repent Re: The Street Tales article of Oct. 20: What is being accomplished by Potter’s Hands visà-vis the drug/prostitution problem downtown? Chris Salomons thinks it’s a great victory when a streetwalker condescends to talk to him about her tiresome occupation! Why such hollow victories reported by the author of Street Tales? Does Potter’s Hands have a gospel of deliverance to go along with its deeds of help? True, Salomons, you do not pound your beliefs into people. But what is your alternative? “Just let her know that she was an OK person.” That was the message you had for the streetwalker you spoke of. This message will do little lasting good. Sinners need to be told they are not OK. That is a negative, offensive message. But it is the truth. And it is a message that may lead to repentance, which turn from sin is necessary to being delivered from sin and hell. I’m not talking about hell on earth (though prostitution must be hellish), but the hell of everlasting misery that is consequent to death. Is Potter’s Hands a Christian ministry or not? Does the gospel of salvation from sin even exist over

there? Saving sinners from hunger and loneliness is a good work. But it is not the gospel. Do not leave out the most important message: the death of Christ for sin, which saves the sinner from hell through a confidence in it. Streetwalkers don’t just “need a chance to talk” (the title of Salomons’ article). They need to be told to repent. Mark Gaboury Red Deer

Economic policies are failing It is now evident to even the most optimistic observers that the world economy is moving back into a recession that could result in another financial meltdown. It is obvious that austerity measures, including cuts in public spending, wage cuts and job losses, are making matters worse. The decision to employ quantitative easing (printing money) will inevitably lead to high levels of inflation and is an indication of the malaise of the present system. In the field of economics, the panaceas of the professional politicians and their economists are seen to be failing; in reality, they have no idea of how to get out of the present crisis. This is not lost on the populace; it is leading to widespread skepticism and increasing interest as to what is really going on. Workers trying to defend themselves from the cuts by exercising their hard-won democratic right to strike are prevented from doing so by governments that simply change the law or use the force of the state. This tactic is working in the short term but at the cost of building up tremendous anger and frustration that will at some stage burst to the surface. It is a process that has been demonstrated by recent events in Quebec with the mass protests of the workers and students, and also events such as the strikes in Wisconsin in the U.S. For decades, working people have been encouraged to regard politics as something that they are involved in only at election time, something for professional politicians. Recent events indicate that this attitude is changing. People will increasingly become active in political parties and from now on politics will be no longer the prerogative of the professionals. Keith Norman Wyatt Innisfail NDP

Symphony helps enhance community I am writing in support of the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra. I have heard that the orchestra is facing cuts to its funding that are leaving it with no option other than to cut popular and valuable programming, as well as employees salaries. I am a Canadian, a professional musician living and working in Chemnitz, Germany. Chemnitz is a city in Saxony with a population of 240,000. It has an opera house, a symphony orchestra with over 100 full-time musicians, as well as numerous well staffed museums. This is not unusual in Germany, but it sure is in Canada. That’s why when I came to Red Deer to perform as a soloist with the orchestra in September 2011, I was amazed to see how Alberta and Red Deer were doing something special, acting as a wonderful example to other mid-sized cities in Canada. Music serves the community in ways that are hard to put a number on. An orchestra like the wonderful gem which the Red Deer Symphony is enhances the community in many ways beyond the wonderful concerts they present. Musicians living, teaching, raising children in a community inject that community with creativity, with culture, with social skills or “emotional intelligence” and help to keep the discourse between people of different backgrounds and interests alive and healthy. If Albertan politicians and Red Deer residents are proud of their city, they can be sure that their orchestra plays a big role in making it a place to be proud of. I urge decision makers in Alberta to assess these values carefully and bring funding back — better still, increase the investment in the community of Red Deer. Nancy Gibson Chemnitz, Germany

Blindsided by Great Chief closure It’s not the weather that’s being questioned. Two Red Deer peewee minor football teams faced each other in a semifinal match on Sunday — in Lacombe. This game was scheduled for Saturday at Great Chief Park, which makes sense since it’s two Red Deer teams. Furthermore, Hunting Hills and Lindsay Thurber teams were also slated to play at Great Chief on Saturday. We thought it worked out well in league play as it resulted in a matchup between Red Deer teams and therefore there was to be no travel to another town’s hometown field. However, all of a sudden on Friday afternoon we were “informed” (last minute news so it’s hard to call it that — more like blindsided) that our games could not occur at Great Chief. No more football was to occur at Great Chief regardless of the fact that playoff games were slated for there months ago Like I said, it was a bonus that it panned out to be Red Deer versus Red Deer, or so we thought. The fact that the powers-that-be/the City of Red Deer or Great Chief Park personnel decided to shut down the use of our home city/Red Deer’s main football field without any forewarning and consultation, in the midst of playoffs, is ludicrous. How come $750 000 can be spent on (some very short-lived) bike lanes yet football games that draw more players and fans than the bike lanes can’t continue as scheduled? If more than 24 hours notice and consideration had been given, this unexpected upset could have been handled better and we wouldn’t have been scrambling to make other arrangements. Thank you to Lacombe for allowing and orchestrating the last-minute use of their excellent facility. As for Red Deer/Great Chief Park, this sham is far reaching as the Red Deer high school and peewee teams play in a league, of course, that stems outside our city. The other teams may envy us for our new curling rink facility (hopefully they allow playoff games to occur there) but when it comes to playing football, many municipalities are surely left wondering why Red Deer teams would be punted from their home field — as are we. B.C. Campbell Red Deer

Protect Alberta’s wild horses We are writing today to encourage all Albertans to continue with the journey of forcing the Alberta government’s cull of Alberta’s wild horses to cease. The wild horse populations in Alberta date back before the European settlers arrived, dating date back to a Spanish horse foundation. Why does the Alberta government refuse to see the value in protecting our natural resource and a major part of Alberta’s heritage? In the eyes of the Alberta government, these magnificent animals are considered “feral.” Webster’s dictionary defines feral as “having escaped from domestication and become wild.” How could these horses have escaped domestication over 200 years ago when the West not settled nor explored. Alberta’s wild horses are a true heritage species and need the legislation to protect them. Please write or call Honourable Diana McQueen of Environmental Sustainable Resources at 1-800542-7307 or email at draytonvalley.devon@assembly. ab.ca and demand that we start protecting this species, having them designated as Alberta’s first heritage species. During the last two cull seasons, 350 head have been removed and taken to slaughter. McQueen’s department claims that there are 770 head left in the western foothills. Two more cull seasons and this Alberta government will have wiped out the wild horse population, taking with it the unique gene pool that has evolved, and wiping out a complete section of the natural food chain. Please write or call her office to stop this senseless slaughter and protect a species natural to Alberta. Wayne Krejci Shelby MacKenzie Innisfail

Dyer sounds alarm about nuclear war Gwynne Dyer is my favourite journalist and I thank the Advocate for carrying his articles. On Saturday, Oct. 20, his topic was the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. How well I remember the tension and fear we all felt at that time in 1962. Now Dyer tells us how much worse it might have been as he gives us new facts recently revealed. Our world could have been totally destroyed. If you did not read Dyer’s column, please do so. It should be required reading for everyone in the world and all of us should work hard to have nuclear weapons abolished forever. Norma Martin Red Deer

Council reneges on native deal Re: City council vote on the native friendship centre: Well it seems the city has reneged on its agreement to the province and if I were the province or the feds, I would well say if not now, when? And if not there, then where? And if not they and you, then who? And if not enough cash, then how much cash? People only live for so long and the day is passing. Although the developers do take a substantial venture capital and speculation risk, it is sad that they pass the buck of the disadvantaged and details on down the line. However, the natives should be a little more proactive perhaps and have a viable self-made and initiated plan and some programs in the works at community structure, contribution, education and careers and such. It’s sad, though, that the natives shared their land and waters and buffalo with the white man forefathers many years ago and now the whites’ children will not reciprocate. Sad indeed and justice denied. Alfred Jonas Red Deer BEST BUY – Correction Notice On page 6 of the October 26 flyer, the Acer DualCore AMD C70 APU Laptop (AO725-0826) (WebCode: 10223554) was advertised with incorrect specs. Please be advised this laptop's hard drive is 250 GB NOT 320 GB, as previously advertised. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

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Immigration levels to stay the same in ’13 MIX OF IMMIGRANTS TO CHANGE BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada will keep its intake of immigrants the same for the seventh straight year, admitting between 240,000 and 265,000 permanent residents in 2013, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Wednesday. Those numbers include a cut to the federal skilled worker program, with the government planning to admit fewer people under that policy. Instead, they’ll be increasing the number of people accepted under the Canada Experience Class program by about 10,000 people. That program facilitates permanent residency for people who studied in Canada and then found a job

or are already in Canada as temporary foreign workers. “We believe that immigrants coming through the Canada Experience Class are more likely to quickly succeed based on our data,” Kenney said. “And so what we’re looking for is newcomers who are set for success as soon as they get their permanent residency.” An internal government poll suggests there has been a slide in public support for the belief that immigration benefits the economy, a decline Kenney attributed to the difficulty many newcomers have at gaining an economic foothold in Canada. “When we see 14 per cent unemployment amongst immigrants and many newcomers underemployed, that indicates to a lot of Canadians that we have to

reform the system,” he said. Canadians have maintained a relatively positive view on immigration over the last few decades, said Jeffrey Reitz, a sociology professor at the University of Toronto who has conducted his own research on Canadian attitudes on immigration. Even in recessionary times or after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, support has remained robust, he said. It’s possible any change now is the downside of the current government’s aggressive push for reforms of the immigration system. “They’ve been repeating over and over that the purpose of this is to ensure a more positive economic outcome. Now, you could say that should reinforce the idea that immigration has a more positive outcome,” he said.

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Ministers study cyberbullying BY THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — Canada’s justice and public safety ministers say they’ll work together to see what more can be done to stop cyberbullying. Shirley Bond, British Columbia’s justice minister and attorney general, said the ministers discussed the issue extensively at a two-day meeting in Regina. “We’ve agreed to a working group, an ad hoc working group, that will contemplate whether or not there are gaps in the Criminal Code that would allow us to look at some further consequences,” Bond said. “Some consequences exist under the current code, but our concern is are there are gaps, can we look at this differently, are there revisions?” Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson agreed. “I did point out that certain intimidation and threats, that sort of thing, are covered by the Criminal Code. But we’re pleased to look at that area,” Nicholson said. The issue garnered national attention recently after B.C. teen Amanda Todd took her own life after a protracted period of online victimization. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has urged Ottawa to bring controversial Internet surveillance legislation back online. They argued investigations involving cyber and cellphone technology are being hampered by antiquated laws. They say Bill C30, the Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act, would enable officers to follow the electronic footprints left in crimes by compelling telecommunications companies to quickly provide basic Internet subscriber information. It would also help officers intervene in cyberbullying and make it a crime to use social media to injure, alarm and harass.

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Health Canada lifts hold on Novartis flu shots TORONTO — Health Canada lifted its hold on Novartis flu vaccines on Wednesday, saying a review of the products reassured the department the vaccines are safe to use. Switzerland, which had also suspended use of the vaccines last week, followed suit. And it was reported that even Italy, which was the first in a chain of countries to halt use of the Novartis vaccines, is reviewing its decision. In fact, a senior official of Health Canada admitted the regulatory body might never have put a hold on the products if it had had details last week about why its Italian counterpart had blocked delivery of Novartis vaccines in that country. Health Canada was finally able to get those details from Italy on Tuesday, and also used other sources of information to conduct a risk assessment on the products, sold in Canada under the brand names Fluad and Agriflu.

B.C. coroner’s jury makes five proposals to avoid more inmate murders BURNABY, B.C. — Prisons across the country should consider housing multiple murderers in their own cells and allow dangerous offenders to jump the cue for their own sleeping quarters, says a coroner’s jury that ex-

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amined the death of an inmate by his sociopathic cell mate. The jury that probed the coldblooded killing of Jeremy Phillips by convicted serial killer Michael McCray two years ago has made five recommendations aimed at improving prison safety to prevent similar future death. “Give careful consideration that (recommendations) are both reasonable and practical,” coroner Vincent Stancato instructed the three men and two women who heard two days of testimony about the calculated slaying. Less than 24 hours after the November 2010 crime, McGray confessed to police he tied the younger inmate up in strips of bedsheets, shoved a thick sock down his throat and strangled him for five minutes.

Provincial ministers to discuss missing, murdered aboriginal women WINNIPEG — Provincial cabinet ministers and Canada’s aboriginal leaders begin a two-day meeting Thursday on missing and murdered aboriginal women, but there is no sign that the two sides are any closer to an agreement on calls for an inquiry. “What’s a national inquiry going to produce? It’s going to cost a lot of money for one thing,” Eric Robinson, Manitoba’s minister for aboriginal and northern affairs, said Wednesday. “I’m not saying I’m opposed to that. I’ve got to hear from the other provinces and the other jurisdictions as to what they feel about that. A national task force — would that make more sense? ... Is that more feasible?” Robinson is co-chair of the Winnipeg meeting, which will include aboriginal affairs or status of women ministers from every province and territory.

Fall back into good driving habits. Sunny days, crisp nights and colourful falling leaves remind us that winter is just around the corner. It should also serve as a reminder to fall back into those good driving habits we learned long ago. Before you head to work or hit the highway to enjoy a scenic autumn drive, keep in mind some of the driving hazards that accompany our Alberta fall season: School’s back in session. There are children walking the streets during early morning hours who may not be readily visible. Be especially vigilant in school and playground zones – and don’t forget Halloween. Slow down in residential neighbourhoods, watch for children and obey all traffic laws. Be mindful of wildlife year-round, but especially in the fall during mating season for deer, elk and moose. Other animals, both large and small, are busy gathering food for the winter. It’s not uncommon to see wildlife feeding at all times during the day at this time of year, so scan the road ahead and slow down. Rapidly changing weather in the fall can also cause driving hazards. Sunny days and frosty nights are the perfect formula for icy roads. And an Alberta snowstorm can strike at any time. Check your wiper blades, brakes and tires.

A few simple adjustments to our driving habits can help keep everyone safe this fall.

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Robbers kill 20 in northern Nigeria LAGOS, Nigeria — Gunmen suspected to belong to a violent robbery gang raided a remote village in northern Nigeria, killing 20 people in an attack highlighting the growing insecurity in the nation, an official said Wednesday. The assault happened Tuesday morning before dawn in Kabaru, a village near other towns in Zamfara state that were recently attacked by the gang, state spokesman Nuhu Anka said. The gunmen shot dead most of those they found in the village, then later “slaughtered” the local village chief in a brutal machete attack, Anka said. Police have begun an investigation into the attack, he said. The assault appeared to be the work of a violent gang blamed for several mass casualty attacks in the region in recent months.

Sandusky moved to Pa. state prison housing death row inmates HARRISBURG, Pa. — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky on Wednesday was sent to serve his child molestation prison sentence at an institution in far southwestern Pennsylvania that includes most of the state’s death row inmates. The Corrections Department said Sandusky was transferred to Greene State Prison after being evaluated at a facility outside Harrisburg. Prison officials said he will be housed in protective custody. “We make individual decisions based on facts,” Corrections Secretary John Wetzel said in a written statement. “Given the high profile nature of this individual, coupled with the nature of his crimes, this makes him very vulnerable in a prison setting.” Sandusky, 68, was convicted this summer of 45 criminal counts for sexual abuse of 10 boys over 15 years. He has maintained his innocence and is pursuing appeals. The 30- to 60-year sentence imposed Oct. 9 means he faces the likelihood of dying in prison.

Another ‘baby box’ opens in Russia KIRISHI, Russia — A box in which parents can leave their babies anonymously without any legal risk opened Wednesday in a town in northwestern Russia — part of an effort that activists hope will save many young lives. The baby box in Kirishi, an industrial town 60 miles (100 kilometres) east of St. Petersburg, is the tenth such facility in Russia. Experts think that’s just a fraction of what is needed. “Even if only one child is saved that way it will be worth it,” said Tatiana Sobolevskya, deputy chief of the maternity department of Kirishi’s hospital, where the baby box is located. Nikolai Muravlev, a Russian Orthodox priest, came to bless the box and praise it as “island of safety.” Once a baby is put in the box, its door closes and a nurse gets alerted by a signal. There are no security cameras so parents can leave their babies anonymously. An information stand next to the box appeals to parents to think over their decision and offers contact numbers for assistance.

NEW YORK — People along the battered U.S. East Coast took the first cautious steps to reclaim their daily routines Wednesday, even as the search for superstorm Sandy victims continued and about 20,000 people remained trapped at home in a single New Jersey city. Two major New York airports reopened, and the New York Stock Exchange came back to life. President Barack Obama landed in New Jersey, which was hardest hit by the storm Monday night, and he took a brief helicopter tour of the devastation with Gov. Chris Christie. “We’re going to be here for the long haul,” Obama told people at one emergency shelter. For the first time since the storm pummeled the Northeast, killing at least 62 people and doing billions of dollars in damage, brilliant sunshine washed over New York City, for a while. At the stock exchange, running on generator power, Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave a thumbs-up and rang the opening bell to whoops from traders. Trading resumed after the first two-day weather shutdown since the Blizzard of 1888. New York’s Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports reopened with limited service Wednesday morning. New York’s LaGuardia Airport, which suffered far worse damage and where water covered parts of runways, remained closed. Limited service on the subway, which suffered the worst damage in its 108-year history, would resume Thursday. It was clear that restoring the region to its ordinarily frenetic pace could take days — and that rebuilding the hardest-hit communities and the transportation networks could take considerably longer. There were still only hints of the economic impact of the storm. Forecasting firm IHS Global Insight predicted it would cause $20 billion in damage and $10 billion to $30 billion in lost business. Another firm, AIR Worldwide, estimated losses up to $15 billion. About 6 million homes and businesses

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This aerial photo shows destroyed houses left in the wake of superstorm Sandy on Wednesday in Seaside Heights, N.J. were still without power, mostly in New York and New Jersey. Electricity was out as far west as Wisconsin in the Midwest and as far south as the Carolinas. In New Jersey, National Guard troops arrived in the heavily flooded city of Hoboken, just across the river from New York City, to help evacuate about 20,000 people still stuck in their homes and deliver readyto-eat meals. Live wires dangled in floodwaters that Mayor Dawn Zimmer said were rapidly mixing with sewage. Tempers flared. A man screamed at emergency officials in Hoboken about why food and water had not been delivered to residents just a few blocks away. The man, who would not give his name, said he blew up an air mattress to float over to a staging

area. As New York began its second day after the megastorm, morning rush-hour traffic was heavy as people started returning to work. There was even a sign of normalcy: commuters waiting for the newly returned buses. A huge line formed at the Empire State Building as the observation deck opened for the first time since the storm. Tourism returned, but the city’s vast and aging infrastructure remained a huge challenge. Power company Consolidated Edison said it could also be the weekend before power is restored to Manhattan and Brooklyn, perhaps longer for other New York boroughs and the New York suburbs.

Syrian regime pounds rebel strongholds BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIRUT — Syrian warplanes fired missiles at opposition strongholds around Damascus and in the north on Wednesday as Turkey, a key backer of the anti-regime rebels, appeared to distance itself from an earlier call to impose a no-fly zone. The Syrian regime has intensified airstrikes in recent days following the failure

of a U.N.-backed holiday truce over a fourday holiday that never took hold. Activists said at least 110 people were killed nationwide in airstrikes, artillery shelling and fighting Wednesday. Wednesday’s casualties pushed the death toll since the conflict began in March 2011 to more than 36,000, according to Rami Abdul-Rahman, the head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Much of the violence took place in rebel-

lious suburbs of the capital Damascus and in the northern provinces of Idlib and Aleppo. The Observatory said government jets carried out multiple strikes in the eastern Ghouta district, a rebel stronghold close to the capital. Airstrikes also hit the rebel-held city of Maaret al-Numan, according to Observatory, which gathers reports from a network of activists on the ground. The city straddles a key supply route from Damascus to Aleppo.

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Above: Titus watches Keith Bare do crunches at Thank Dog! Bootcamp in Arlington, Va. Below: Tucker Berry pulls on resistance weight bands as Tugboat stands by.

PART FITNESS PROGRAM, PART OBEDIENCE CLASS, THANK DOG! BOOTCAMP GIVES OWNERS AND THEIR PETS A CHANCE TO SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME TOGETHER

‘THIS WAY, THERE ARE NO DOGFIGHTS . . . YOU’RE SPENDING QUALITY TIME TOGETHER, NOT JUST WALKING AND TALKING ON THE PHONE.’ — KAREN KRIEG OWNER, THANK DOG! BOOTCAMP

BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Expect to pick up more than just weights if you enlist in Thank Dog! Bootcamp, a fitness and obedience program that started up this month in an Arlington, Va., park. “We clean up our poop. It’s one of the rules of class,” says owner and personal trainer Karen Krieg, who’d been looking for a way to merge her two loves: fitness and dogs. She found her inspiration while watching Animal Planet’s Dogs 101. The show highlighted the work of Thank Dog!, which was founded in Burbank, Calif., in 2008 by Jill Bowers and her twin sister, Jamie. Bowers, a highly regarded dog trainer, had struggled with her weight until committing to a boot camp. Forty pounds peeled off, but she didn’t like spending all that time away from her Doberman pinscher. Her mission? Create a boot camp they could do together. “Knowing that some people don’t have control over their dogs, I also wanted to add obedience. And I wanted to make it fun for humans,” says Bowers, who played around with the structure until she settled on the Thank Dog! model. Each hour-long class is divided into 10-minute segments, alternating between cardio drills combined with dog commands and strength-building circuits (performed by just the humans). That breakdown works, she explains, because dogs can’t be trained for more than 10 minutes at a time. Plus, after 10 minutes of sprinting, high knees and shuffle steps, everyone’s panting. “They need water, and the humans do, too,” Bowers says. Students in L.A. have lapped it up, and as the program has gotten media attention — most recently, on an episode of Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan in August — there’s been demand to expand to other cities. But replicating Thank Dog! isn’t as simple as learning a few commands. “There’s an amount of organization and creativity needed to keep it safe and interesting. It’s not just running around a park with dogs,” says Noelle Blessey, who took over as Bowers’ partner when her sister decided to pursue Transcendental Meditation. The gradual expansion started a year and a half ago, when Thank Dog! was licensed in Toronto. It’s since spread to Chicago, Cleveland, Boston and the Washington area. That’s how I came to find myself holding the leash of Rosie, one of Krieg’s two pit bull rescues, learning the basics of dog handling. Typically, new students get a personal one-hour

training session before their first class to go over the commands. Because Rosie already knew the drill, I had an abbreviated lesson. When I said, “Heel,” Rosie followed me. She sat when I said, “Sit,” got down when I said, “Down,” and stayed when I said, “Stay,” and walked in a circle around her. I had a bit more trouble following the directions for humans, which include keeping the dog to the left of you at all times and not allowing the dogs to get close enough to socialize. “This way, there are no dogfights,” explained Krieg, who said focusing on the human-dog relationship throughout class is also important to solidify your bond. “You’re spending quality time together, not just walking and talking on the phone.” Humans, however, can get away with chitchatting, so I managed to meet some of my fellow students before the

6:30 p.m. class started. Charlotte Labeau, 25, was beaming with pride over her pug Harry’s progress in just one class. The duo had been practicing their moves with help from Krieg, along with Bowers and Blessey, who were in town for the launch. “I’m shocked. He sits and stays for more than two seconds,” she said. “And he’ll heel. He’s never done that before.” Obedience wasn’t on Keith Bare’s mind as much as weight. The 51-yearold said he was there with Titus, his Tibetan terrier, to get a workout. “I want to keep me from getting fat and him from getting fat,” he said. We started working on that by getting in a single-file line and jogging around the field. And it was our turn to be obedient as Krieg shouted out commands. We had to get our dogs to sit (we continued jogging in place) and get down (yep, still jogging), get them back up again and then let them run

forward while we shuffled sideways, changed directions, and eventually made our way to home base. Lined up along the edge of the grass were 15 pairs of mats, one for the human and a smaller one next to it for the dog. Stakes hammered into the ground let us attach the leashes, so we could free up our hands for weights or resistance bands. I ended up right behind Jen Flach, 43, and her foster, Coco, who’d come from the new rescue Presidential Pits. “I definitely get exercise with her,” Flach said. “But it’s not well-rounded exercise. Every time I try to do pushups at home, she’s right there.” With the anchor keeping Coco in place, Flach got the chance to do plenty of push-ups, and sit-ups and biceps curls and squats and chest flies. The format of each strength segment is to do three exercises three times. Letting people choose their weights and the number of reps keeps it accessible for all levels, says Krieg, whose mantra is “Do what you can.” Once the dogs realized they could hang out for a while, drink some water and maybe get a treat from Shera Beck, the certified dog trainer who’s partnering with Krieg on the D.C. area program, they seemed content to wait out the weights. It was never long until we unhooked the leashes and went for another round of cardio drills. By the end of the hour, the field was filled with a bunch of exhausted humans and mellow dogs. “I’m tired and he’s tired. I can tell from the way we’re both walking,” said Dana Mooney, 32, as she led Aiden back to her car. She and the German shepherd mix were ready for a good night’s sleep. And I was ready to turn over the leash to Krieg, although I’d happily buddy up with Rosie for another class, which might turn out to be a real possibility. Thank Dog! in Burbank offers a “borrow a dog” option, and Krieg is considering making that available here, not just with her dogs but also with dogs from area rescue organizations. “There are people who don’t have dogs because they can’t have them where they live,” said Krieg, who’s seen how eager these folks are to play with a pooch. When she directed the fitness program for the Labor Department, she partnered with the Washington Humane Society to let employees walk dogs at lunch, and as many people signed up to do that as came to the gym all day. Working up a sweat just becomes more appealing when a wagging tail is involved.

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That’s not to say that it is unhealthy, there is substantial overlap between losing weight and improving health (illustrated in our circle image) but if you want the fastest best result you cannot maximize your health at the same time. For example certain foods when consumed in abundance provide everything from essential fats to antioxidants but by simply consuming the required volume for optimal health you will mess up the delicate mathematical equation that ensures steady, consistent weight loss. Finally I think we all know that to truly perform to your utmost potential you must be walking the line of risk and injury, if this wasn’t true injury in sport wouldn’t be the prominent topic that it is in the world today. Now you know if you’ve been trying to reach your weight loss goal and you’ve worked hard to alter your habits by controlling your portions, eliminating bad foods and are eating “healthy” there may be a very big difference in eating for health and eating for weight loss. Cabel McElderry www.PersonalTrainingRedDeer. com . Follow me on Twitter Become a Facebook fan of Oneto-1 Fitness Visit our online health store Nationally competitive pricing, fast delivery!

Food addiction: it’s real The media’s buzzing about food addiction: out-of-control eating that hooks your brain, almost like tobacco or street drugs. Take a look at Daymon Patterson, the self-promoting fast-food addict on YouTube (Dr. Oz has offered him drive-thru diet tips!) and a recent pronouncement from U.S. Secretary of Health Kathleen Sebelius that obesity can be “an addiction.” Clearly, for many of you, food is more than a way to fuel your body; it’s something you crave for the feeling it gives you — while you’re eating it.Later, it doesn’t feel so good. Just like any addictive substance. What foods feed the urge to splurge? The culprits are salt, sweets and saturated-fat-laden ingredients, especially common as a terriblefor-you threesome in processed foods. These ingredients typically unleash waves of opium-like brain chemicals that trigger a temporary feeling of contentment. But it backfires: Eating terrible-for-yourhealth foods amps up inflammation that stresses your body and brain. That makes you want to eat more terrible-foryour-health foods so you’ll feel better (temporarily). You’re on a hamster wheel to nowhere good. Get the picture? If you’re worried that food has become an obsession for you, take our quiz. Any three “yes”

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DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN answers out of five indicates that you may have a problem. (Luckily, we have the solutions; just read on!) 1. Do you hide food in your home, car or office? 2. Do you find that there are times when you can’t stop thinking about food? 3. Do you turn to food after an argument with a spouse, relative or friend? 4. Do you feel shaky, sweaty and dizzy if you don’t have your favorite food for a day or more? 5. Do you find you can’t stop eating, even when you’re not hungry? Ready for recovery? Conquering a food addiction can help you grow years younger, as you lose weight and improve your health (blood pressure and bad LDL cholesterol will fall; so will your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, heart attacks, diabetes, impotence, wrinkles and even cancer). Start with these steps: Identify your trigger foods. Write down what you eat, how you were feeling at the time and

what was happening in your life. In the course of a week or two, you’ll discover which situations trigger cravings for j-un-k that plays your brain like a pinball wizard at an arcade. Then, make a list of the foods you eat compulsively. Show trigger foods the door. Start slowly: Eliminate one favorite processed or fast food. They contain added sugars, syrups, trans fats, high levels of saturated fat, refined (white) flour and grains that aren’t 100 percent whole. At the same time, add one good-for-you piece of lean protein, a veggie or a fruit to your plate in place of the culprit. After you’ve gone a week without it, eliminate another. Week after week, kick out the bad guys and add in the good guys. Got a craving? Think F-L-A-B. Are you Frustrated? Lonely? Anxious or Bored? These are big emotional motivations for obsessive munching. If any

of those words describes you, when you get the urge to indulge, do something else to satisfy your real need. Call a friend, take a short walk, close your eyes and breathe deeply, crack open a good book. Stick with it, and you’ll break the connection between these feelings and cupcakes, mac’n cheese or chocolate. (Print a wallet-size “FLAB” reminder card from www.doctoroz.com. Type “FLAB” in the search window.) Pamper your brain with sleep and exercise. Walking, dancing, sweeping — almost any kind of movement triggers the release of feelgood brain chemicals for a natural high. Treat yourself to seven to eight great hours of slumber, too, so you don’t have to hunt for energy at the bottom of a candy bag. Find support. Recovery’s easier when you don’t go it alone. Addictions thrive in the shadows. Get support from family and friends. Or turn to a group like Food Addicts Anonymous, which hosts in-person and phone meetings across the U.S. and Canada with people who know exactly what you’re going through. Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Medical Officer at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. For more information go to www.RealAge.com.

Growth of health care spending in Canada slowing down, report says BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Growth in healthcare spending is forecast to continue to slow this year, largely because of a sluggish economy and budgetary deficits, says a newly released report. The report, from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, says health-care spending is expected to increase by 3.4 per cent this year, after rising at an average of seven per cent a year during the period from 1998 to 2008. That would make 2012 the year with the lowest rate of growth since the mid-1990s. “We’re in a period of more modest economic growth times these days,” Christopher Kuchciak, CIHI’s manager of health expenditures, said in an interview. “With slower growth, as well as government budget deficits that we see across the country, the focus seems to be nowadays more on cost control and cost containment.”

The report shows health-care costs have doubled in the past decade, and are expected to reach $207 billion this year — up from $200 billion last year. One of the biggest drivers of the rising costs in recent years has been the fees paid to physicians. However, the report says payments to physicians are expected to increase by 3.6 per cent this year, while hospital spending is forecast to grow by 3.1 per cent — the lowest rates of growth since the late 1990s. The growth rate for drug spending is also expected to be down from last year. The slowdown is part of a decade-long trend that’s likely a result of fewer drugs coming onto the market, blockbuster drugs coming off patent and provinces and territories putting in place generic price controls, the report says. Kuchciak said this latest slowdown in growth stands in contrast to the mid-1990s, when people

worried about fewer hospital beds and staff. “There was that period in the mid-90s when we saw that cost constraint and budget deficit and cost-control measures,” he said. “It looks like we’re entering another period where money is tight and people are looking at costeffective ways — rather than going back to the mid-90s, when there were more drastic measures taking place.” The provinces and territories are expected to spend $135 billion on health care this year. The report says spending varies across the country. Spending per person is highest in Newfoundland and Labrador and Alberta, and lowest in Quebec and British Columbia. The report notes an aging population was responsible for just 0.9 per cent of the cost increases between 2000 and 2010. “We hear a lot about this grey tsunami ... that’s just going to swamp the health-care system,” Kuchciak said.

Crazy sexy healthy I love how the image of health is evolving back to what it is meant to be: Fun, exciting, nourishing and sexy — no matter what your circumstances. Reading through Kris Carr’s book, Crazy Sexy Diet has been uplifting and inspiring to hear of a young sassy New York party girl who was diagnosed with a stage 4 rare form of cancer off to discover her own healing journey which she films in her documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer. She dives in head first into what she calls a “healing junkie”. Practising everything from yoga and movement, dancing and laughter, raw whole foods, green juices to alkalize, chiropractic care, and meditaKRISTIN tion. FRASER She’s real and transparent in all she experiences. “When there are no answers – you have to find your own…. There is no stage 5.” She shares some pretty startling facts from the World Health Organization about our kids — more than 20 million children under the age of five are overweight. In 2005, diet and lifestyle changes could have accounted for over 80 per cent of premature heart attacks and strokes. As a society, what have we become? Truly. You. Me. We’re all a part of it. We don’t need to be pieces of perfection when it comes to our diets and lifestyles, but aren’t there enough alarming statistics out there now that inspire you to make some simple changes in your own life? To go inward and really just make some better choices that actually might make you feel better, healthier, sexier and happier? Would that really be so bad? Her earlier signs and symptoms were a toxic lifestyle trying to stay slim for the camera, emotional stress, cocktail hours, slamming a few medications to deal with poor skin conditions, abdominal pain and fatigue. But the shift didn’t come until the cancer. So why wait for all these acts of health and healing until truly sick and dying? Everyone has their own healing to do in some shape or form. Kris travels around seeing many Doctors nation wide on her journey, including Dr. Robert Young, author of The pH Miracle who states in the documentary, “We control the Destiny of our Health”. With a disease that has a 100 per cent fatality rate, Kris claims to be a fan of “Spontaneous Remission.” That girl’s got some strength. Seven years later she still has cancer, or what she calls “beauty marks,” which lie dormant. She asserts cancer has been her guru, food her pharmacy and that if she hadn’t made these shifts the cancer would have killed her four years ago. But why wait for cancer? What I love about Kris Carr is she’s still that crazy, sassy, sexy diva she appeared to have been in her past, only one that really knows herself, allows herself to be vulnerable, and gives herself permission to live. “There’s no need to wait for the bad things and the bullshit to be over. Change now. Love now. Live now. Don’t wait for people to give you permission to live, because they won’t.”

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Breakfast sandwiches not good for arteries BY THE CANADIAN PRESS You may love fast-food breakfast sandwiches. But new Canadian research suggests your arteries do not. A study done at the University of Calgary shows that even in healthy young volunteers, these high-fat meals have an almost immediate — though temporary — effect on the functioning of blood vessels. Scientists at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute tested what they call the “happiness” of blood vessels after volunteers ate two breakfast sandwiches, comparing the results to controls who didn’t have the meal. They measured the velocity of blood flow to the subjects’ arms before and after the volunteers ate breakfast sandwiches, and compared it to what they saw in subjects who didn’t eat the breakfast. The result? Arteries subjected to the fat in the breakfast sandwiches were not happy, said senior author Dr. Todd Anderson, director of the institute and head of cardiac science at the University of Calgary. The flow was significantly reduced after the breakfast sandwich meal “which tells us the small vessels in the arm aren’t able to dilate as much and therefore blood flow doesn’t increase as much down the arm,” said Anderson. He wouldn’t name the restaurant that was the source of the breakfast sandwiches, but described them as typical of that type of fast food. The two combined contained about 900 calories and 50 grams of fat, and were high in sodium. The fat content was about the recommended daily limit for a person who weighs 70 kilograms, he said. He suggested the findings don’t mean people should never eat a breakfast sandwich. But it does show that every choice has an impact. “This study reminds us that our behaviours are the backbone of preventing heart disease,” Dr. Beth Abramson, a Toronto cardiologist and Heart and Stroke Foundation spokesperson, said in a press release. The primary scientist on the study was a student researcher, Vincent Lee, who did the work as his honours project for his bachelor of health sciences degree. The study was presented Tuesday to the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

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Hunting fatalities are avoidable We are just getting into serious hunting seasons in Canada, and already the media are in a flap about the unprecedented number of hunting “accident” injuries and deaths; five, to be precise. Not to be unfeeling, but we can routinely blow away more people than that on any long weekend in many Canadian cities these days without the media totting up the toll from sea to shining sea. The recent “accident” about which I can find fewest details was the one closest to home, involving a young woman being shot dead while hunting with family members near Grande Prairie. A young Ottawa man was shot and killed while hunting with his father and cousin; BOB also few details available. SCAMMELL There have been two “accidents” in BC: a man shot and killed himself while climbing over blow down logs while carrying a firearm with a live cartridge in the chamber, and, in poor visibility conditions, a hunter, thinking he was shooting at big game, shot and wounded another hunter who was seated on an ATV. Finally, or so we hope, in Saskatchewan, a father, allegedly using a high-quality rifle scope, mistook his blaze-orange clad son for a bear and promptly shot and killed him. Over the years I have collected court decisions arising out of hunting “accidents,” and these latest five, whether or not they get to court, thus providing more facts, do fit in with familiar hunting “accident” themes. First, though I hate to say it, hunting in groups, especially with family groups, may be detrimental to health and life. Second, my case collection suggests we should avoid sitting on, or riding any kind of conveyance, especially in moose country. Two of the more outrageous items in my Hunting Accident file are the decisions of the B.C. Court of Appeal in 1962 in Regina vs. Weber and of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal in 1969 in Regina vs. McCrea. Around 7a.m. Weber saw something moving along Crooked River and fired two shots at 365 yards. What he thought was a moose was really a 14-foot aluminum boat with outboard on the stern and three passengers, one of whom he killed and wounded another. In considerably increasing Weber’s sentence for criminal negligence, Mr. Justice Robertson said: “There are reasonable rules of conduct which most hunters observe and the observance of which can eliminate so-called hunting accidents…. When (Weber) saw the boat with three men in it on the water and thought it was a moose, he cannot have taken any precaution to confirm his impression before he fired.” McRea, another moose hunter on foot, shot dead a conservation officer who was a passenger riding on a running Bombardier, then admitted: “I didn’t know what I was shooting at when I fired.” Chief Justice Culliton said this: “Under the common law, anyone carrying such a dangerous weapon as a rifle is under the duty to take such precaution in its use as, in the circumstances, would be observed by a reasonably careful man.” All hunting “accident” cases, including the recant five, teach that you violate any of the basic rules of firearm safety at your and everyone’s peril. You do not climb over fences and logs carrying a loaded firearm, you do not

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Top: Head to foot blaze orange in a Prairie WMU years ago where I was “scoped” three times. Below left: Blaze-orange camo — a Montana option years ago. Below right: Full camo, an Alberta option I prefer for hunting big game in the bush. shoot when visibility is bad, and, the first of all rules, you never point your firearm at anything unless you intend to shoot it. That latter rule is routinely violated by too many hunters who are too stupid and/or cheap to buy and use the excellent binoculars now available to glass their surroundings. Instead they use their rifle scope, which always involves them in pointing their loaded firearm at things they mostly do not want to shoot, frequently other hunters. Next, we get into the vexed and complicated questions of hunting clothing options. I am a firm believer in the use of blaze orange in upland bird hunting, where the quarters are close and thick and the shots often quick. Keeping track of where other hunters are and making it easy for them to know where you are is essential. But, while big game hunting, back when blaze orange was mandatory hunting garb in Alberta,

and while thus clad from head to foot in plain sight in Prairie Wildlife Management Units, I was three times “scoped” by other hunters. I hit the dirt each time, because I was trained almost from infancy that you did not point a firearm any anything unless you intended to shoot it. As soon as blaze orange became optional I switched to full camouflage from head to foot in the aspen parkland - boreal forest in which I loved to do my big game hunting. In those conditions, where there are usually few other hunters around, I believed, and still do, that being invisible is the key to safety. If that son in Saskatchewan recently had not been wearing blaze orange, perhaps his father would not have seen him as, and killed him for a bear. Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

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Red Deer Curling Centre volunteers Rick Kaiser and Roy Farnden work on installing sheet dividers on the 12 new sheets of curling ice this week. After months of construction, the finishing touches are being done on the $8.8-million project that has turned the 57-year-old curling rink into a state of the art facility. Beginning Friday, the curling centre will be busy with its first big test on the new ice as teams from around the world compete in the annual Red Deer Classic, Friday through Monday. Tickets are available at the door for $30 for an event pass and $10 for a day pass.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● First Friday’s lineup on Nov. 2 includes: oktober by Staff and Volunteers of Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Marjorie Wood Gallery, MarkerTopia by Sheldon Rabbit Wheatley at The Hub on Ross Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m., Beyond the Looking Glass: Photographs by Roberta Murray at Kiwanis Gallery (Red Deer Public Library) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ● Harris-Warke Gallery Annual Fundraiser — Beer and Pizza — runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 9. Artists have donated a piece of art that will fit into a beer cup or pizza box. A silent auction will be held, culminating in a grand closing last-minute bidding session on Nov. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. All proceeds will be used to assist in gallery operations and upgrades. Email to harriswarkegallery.com. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House pot luck suppers are held the first Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The next one will be on Nov. 2. Please bring a meat dish, salad or dessert to share. The cost is $5. Phone 403346-4043. ● Local blues/roots singer songwriter saxophonist John Rutherford will perform on Nov. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Hub. Opening act will be Claude Godin. Tickets cost $15 per person, or $30 per family. Cash only at the door. Come early to help support Loaves and Fishes through the sale of the refreshments. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Royal Canadian Artillery Band in concert featuring works by Mahler, Bellemare, and Holsinger, Nov. 2, 4:15 p.m. at Red Deer College Mainstage Arts Centre. Free admission. Part of 2012 Alberta Band Association Conference. ● Blanket the Country in Warmth takes place Nov. 1 through 30 at Urban Barn in Red Deer. Every $5 donation will provide a brand new fleece blanket to Red Deer Lake United Church’s Inn From The Cold shelter program in support of homelessness within the Red Deer community. For more information visit www.rdlunitedchurch.org ● The Harris-Warke Gallery’s firmamentum — paintings by Paul Harris. These works explore the beauty that Paul has encountered in quiet moments of reflection during his travels, playing with moods evoked by the sky’s varieties of light, shadow and storm. firmamentum runs at the Harris-Warke Gallery in Sunworks downtown until Dec. 23. A closing reception will be held on Dec. 23. from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information contact Paul at 403-346-8937. ● Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Wreath Campaign will run until Nov. 10. If you wish to purchase a wreath for your business or organization please drop by the Royal Canadian Legion Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Wednesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Remembrance Day Services will be held in the Red Deer arena Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Call 403-342-0035. ● The Ugly Canadian: Stephen Harper’s Foreign Policy Book Launch Tour stops in at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown’s Snell Auditorium on Nov. 2 from noon to 1:15 p.m. Come out and meet the author, Yves Engler. This is a free event, with donations to cover expenses appreciated. For more information call Ken at 403-342-7989. ● First Friday November Events: Art from the Streets — art work of Sheldon Rabbit Wheatley will be on display for the month of Nov. at the Hub on Ross public art gallery. Open Nov. 3 and 17 in the afternoons. For week day viewing times, check out www. hubpdd.com. A reception will take place Nov. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Alberta Sampler — featuring work from artist Harvey Brink

will run for the month of November, at Cafe Pichilingue with a reception Nov. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m.; Work from artist Erin Brown will be featured at the Velvet Olive Lounge for the month of Nov. ● Celebrate saving homeless pets during PetSmart Charities national adoption weekend Nov. 2 to 4. Visit PetSmart Charities of Canada’s adoption centres inside any PetSmart store from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 2 and 3; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 4. To find the nearest PetSmart store and learn about the adoption center’s fees and guidelines, visit www.PetSmartCharities.org/adoption or call 1-877-473-8762.

Saturday ● Meet the Critter, Nov. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Learn about local wildlife with activities and a visit from a salamander. Admission is $3 per person, or $10 per family. Phone 403-346-210. ● Julestue Scandinavian Bazaar will be held on Nov. 3 at Spruce View Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Joanne at 403-227-4917. ● Mosaic Market — A Christmas Fair with a Multicultural Flair — will be held at The Hub on Nov. 3 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and features 18 non-profit groups offering arts and crafts, jewelry, photographs, artwork, homemade baking, and more. To find out more, contact Shirley at 403-347-5958. ● Women of the Moose cookie walk, bake sale, craft sale, coffee/tea time will be held Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Moose Lodge located at the corner of Willow St. and Petrolia Dr. south of the Westerner. Phone 403-347-1505. ● St. Leonard’s Church Winter Wonderland Tea and Bake Sale takes place Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $4. Phone 403-346-6769. ● Sierra of Taylor Drive Music Jam is held the first Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome to play an instrument, dance or simply listen to the music. Next jam session is Nov. 3. Each session $2. Phone Chris at 403-341-3385. ● Red Deer College Open House takes place Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Main Campus and Downtown Campus in the Millennium Centre. The event features more than 75 programs and services area booths, demonstrations, tours, and interactive exhibits. Future students who sign up to attend the event before Nov. 3 will receive a personalized package at the event. Attendees can also enter to win prizes and tuition draws. There will be free parking at both campus locations and a free meal. See www.rdc.ab.ca/ openhouse for more information and to sign up to attend the Open House. ● The Dickson Store Museum and the Danish Canadian Museum will hold their Julestue (Scandinavian Bazaar) at Spruceview Hall on Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Danish Restaurant lunch services will begin at 11 a.m. Scandinavian crafts, antiques and collectibles. Admission is $2 and includes coffee, juice and the chance for a door prize. For more information or to book a vendor table call Joanne at 403-227-4917. ● The Arts Gala Fundraiser for the Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund will take place Nov. 3 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to celebrate the artists, businesses and donors who have so generously contributed over the past decade to the artistic cultural life of our community. Enjoy live auctions, incredible food and music by Lann Lieurance and Curtis Phagoo. Tickets are available at City Hall and Artsy Fartsy: The Art Store for $40 each or $250 for a table of eight. For more information call

Maureen at 403-782-1258 or Sandi at 403782-1266. ● Get That eBook for Tablets! will take place at the Dawe Branch of the Red Deer Public Library on Nov. 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For people who would like to borrow eBooks from the library and read them on your tablet, but are having difficulty. Call 403-341-3822 to register. ● Drop-in Russian Storytime will be offered on Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch. Listen to a story, and play and talk in Russian with friends. Phone 403-341-3822.

Sunday ● Scripts at Work presents Putting it to Paper: Splash Writing for New Playwrights with David van Bell — Calgary-based playwright, director, actor, co-artistic director of Ghost River Theatre. The workshop takes place on Nov. 4, 1 to 5 p.m. in Studio B at Red Deer College Arts Centre. The cost is $20. Attendance on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 16 participants. To register, contact Lynda at 403-343-4054 or email lynda.adams@rdc.ab.ca. ● Messages From the Bible, readings to listen with no obligation, will be offered Sundays, from 4 to 5 p.m. from Sept. 2 to Nov. 11 at the Blackfalds Community Centre. For information call 403-977-4150.

Monday ● Ladies Auxiliary of Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 holds general meetings the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Next meeting will be on Nov. 5. For a ride please call Harry at 403-598-5331 before noon on meeting day. Meat draw every Friday at 5 p.m. ● Drop-in Pre-school Storytime is offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Mondays at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch. Stories, songs, and crafts for three to five year olds. Phone 403-341-3822.

Tuesday ● Heartland Cowboy Church is on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Stettler Agriplex. Next session will be Nov. 6. Call 403-742-4273. ● Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 51 Alford Ave. This 12-step program of recovery is for individuals experiencing difficulty with overeating. No dues or fees. See www.oa.org, or phone Phyl at 403-347-4188. ● Arthritis Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Bethany Care Centre. Next meeting is Nov. 6. Contact Dallas at 403-340-0781 or Heather at 403-340-8986. ● Drop-in Pajama Storytime invites children aged two to six years to the children’s department at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch for stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts at 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Children under three years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Phone 403-3464688. ● Reading for a Change Bookclub will meet Nov. 6 in the Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room of the Red Deer Public Library Downtown from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The book for this session is A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Phone 403-346-2100. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House dance, Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Country Express. The cost is

$6. Phone 403-346-4043. Lunch provided by donations.

Wednesday ● First Annual Pursuit Ski and Snowboard Film Festival will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 at Scott Block. All proceeds will go to the Mountain Access Program which will work in partnership with the Youth and Volunteer Centre to send deserving individuals for a day of skiing or snowboarding. Tickets are $15 for one night or $25 for both nights and they are available Dose Coffee and Love, Traptow’s Cool Beans, Allrose Skateboards and Snowboards, Wipe Out Ski and Bike and Anchor in Sylvan Lake, or from pursuitfilmfest.ca. Doors open at 6 and the movies start at 7 p.m. Information about films online. Phone 403-9866190 ext. 104. ● Sargent Ladies meet Nov. 7, 2 p.m. at the Sargent Centre to set dates for upcoming events. Contact Bunny at 403-747-3658. Friendship Group Beef Supper at Delburne Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7. Silent auction by Delburne United Church. For more information call Lenore at 403-749-2083. ● Sit and Be Fit exercise program is held on Wednesdays starting at 10:45 a.m. at the Golden Circle. A $2 drop-in fee applies. Phone 403-343-6074. ● Eckankar Canada in Alberta presents Community HU Song on the first Wednesday of each month in the Waskasoo Room at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. Singing HU — a love song to God — can expand awareness, help experience divine love, heal a broken heart, offer solace during times of grief, bring peace and calm. Next HU Song on Nov. 7. Visit www.MiraclesInYourLife.org or phone 403346-9238. ● Fall Meditation and Dharma Class Program: Faith, Doubt and Reason will take place Nov. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Centre for Spiritual Living, 6315 Horn Street. $10 per class. Upcoming sessions include: Mindful Living on Nov. 21; Wisdom Answers on Dec. 5; and Peaceful Holidays on Dec. 19. For more information visit www.MeditationAlberta.org or call Gerry at 403-318-0147 or call 403-454-7595. ● Slip, Sliding, No Way — workshop for active independent seniors will offer information on prevention, ball exercise routine, displays, snacks and more at the following locations and dates: Senior Citizens Downtown House on Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Victoria Park on Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre on Nov. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and Redwoods Retirement Residence on Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosted by Finding Balance Red Deer. Contact Terri at 403-506-2666.

Thursday ● Restoring Hope Fall Fundraising Banquet in support of Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre will take place on Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. at Black Knight Inn. Highlights include silent auction items, and more. To reserve a table of eight, call Michelle at 403343-1611 or see www.support.pregnancycare.ca. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Five Plus One Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403346-3896.

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Studies of tea’s health benefits prove promising BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES A tea timeout is my favorite way to de-stress a day. It feels so civilized to relax with a warm cup of jasminescented green tea or perhaps the traditional English treat, black tea with milk — “white,” as they say. Still, with all the myths we hear about nutrition, I’ve always wondered, is tea as healthful as many people believe? Although tea has been enjoyed around the world for some 5,000 years, it wasn’t until relatively recently that scientists started searching for the facts. From the 1970s to the 1990s, epidemiological studies — the kind following large populations’ eating and disease patterns — found tea drinking might be associated with better health. But no clear cause-and-effect relationship between health and tea was established. “More careful clinical and laboratory studies are needed,” said Johanna Dwyer, a professor at Tufts Medical School in Boston, at the fifth International Scientific Symposium on Tea and Human Health held Sept. 19 at the U.S. Agriculture Department. But recent studies have been promising. What did they find? Just about every cell in the body could potentially benefit from tea — with virtually no downsides. All true tea (white, green, oolong and black, as opposed to herbal varieties) comes from one plant: Camellia sinensis. The differences are in how they are processed, with white and green being the least processed, oolong in the middle and black the most processed. The processing changes the nutritional profile and some of the health effects. But no matter the process, all tea leaves are dense with flavonoids, health-promoting chemicals found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and most plants. “About one-third of the weight of

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Studies suggest just about every cell in the body could potentially benefit from tea — with virtually no downsides. a tea leaf is flavonoids, which is high, especially when you consider there are virtually no calories,” said Jeffrey Blumberg, professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University and chairman of the tea symposium. “A serving of tea is like adding a serving of fruits or vegetables to your diet.” But can tea produce more health benefits than fruits or vegetables? Flavonoid research results are exciting but mixed, and there is still a lot to learn. There are “small but possibly significant health effects, but study quality needs to improve. . . . The variety, geography, processing and brewing of tea must be considered since it will dramatically change flavonoid content and possibly associated health benefits,” Dwyer said, adding, “Tea is not

a drug, and to expect a drug-like effect is unrealistic.” So, while not a miracle cure-all, there is some exciting news about tea: It helps your heart by keeping blood vessels unclogged and flexible. Blood pressure and stroke risk were reduced in epidemiological and clinical studies (even with sugar added). In a double-blind, randomized study in which hypertensive men drank one cup of black tea daily, both systolic and diastolic blood pressure were reduced. The blood-pressure-lowering effect was maintained even after a large intake of fatty, sugary food, which usually constricts blood vessels, showing that “cardiovascular protection can be achieved even without much sacrifice and with normal intakes,” said Claudio Ferri, a professor at Italy’s University

of L’Aquila School of Internal Medicine and co-author of the study. Healthier blood vessels create better blood flow, which means all of your organs, including the brain, are receiving more blood, oxygen and nutrients, enhancing your body’s ability to fight disease. So, healthier blood vessel linings might be one reason why tea consumption seems associated with so many benefits. It improves bone health. After drinking four to six cups of green tea daily for six months, post-menopausal women with low bone mass (osteopenia) achieved an improvement in certain short-term measures of bone health in a National Institutes of Health-funded study conducted at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. They also improved muscular strength. Tea reduced oxidative stress and inflammation, preventing the usual bone and muscle breakdown. It can help your thinking. When your brain receives better blood flow and oxygen, and inflammation and oxidative stress are reduced, there is improved cognitive function, according to studies. In fact, a 25 percent reduction in impairments of activities of daily living was found when adults drank three to four cups of tea daily. It might reduce cancer risk. Many animal and test-tube studies have found anti-cancer effects of tea, but human studies have been less consistent. “In lab studies, compounds in tea show a lot of cancer fighting promise. Many act as antioxidants, slow tumor growth and even increase cancer cell death,” said Alice Bender of the American Institute for Cancer Research. “But the evidence is too limited and inconsistent to make any conclusions about tea and cancer risk for humans.” It can help you lose weight. Not only does tea have fewer calories than most beverages (zero without milk and sugar), but certain compounds in tea, and especially green tea, have been found to burn body fat.

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FROM PAGE B4 ● Independent Achievers — Business Women Networking Together — will hold their monthly luncheon meeting the second Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Next luncheon is Nov. 8. To confirm attendance contact reservations@ independentachievers.com. For more information, see www.independentachievers. com

the third Thursday of every month from Sept. to June at Stettler Legion Hall. Live bands each time. On Nov. 15 dance to 5 Plis 1. Cocktails and dance from 5 to 6 p.m. Hot supper from 6 to 7 p.m. Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $17.50 per person, or $10 for dance only. Phone 403-742-5640. All ages welcome. ● Red Deer Health Foundation Festival of Trees special event tickets now on sale from www.ticketmaster.ca, or by phone 1-855-985-5000 or from the Enmax Centrium box office. Santa Claus Parade will be held on Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. in conjunction with the new family oriented Festival of Lights Night. Float entries now sought with four prizes ranging from $2,000 to $500 donated by Bilton Welding and Manufacturing. The festival will be open Nov. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds this year go to Laboratory Services, Department of Histopathology. See www.reddeerfestivaloftrees. ca, or email to foundation@albertahealthservices.ca. ● Red Deer College Music Concert Series presents Jazz Night on Dec. 4 and 5 and Sounds of the Season on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. on Mainstage, Arts Centre. Tickets are available from Black Knight Ticket Centre, www.bkticketcentre.ca, 403-755-6626, or 1-800-661-8793. ● The Judy Schweitzer ALS Curl for a Cure Funspiel will take place Nov. 10 at Michener Hill Curling Club. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. Everyone participating will play three full games. Participants can register as an individual or as a team for $40 per person. Email alscurlforacure@hotmail.ca or call 403318-1469. ● Red Deer Chamber Singers Renaissance Feast will be held in the Chalet on the Westerner grounds. Dessert concert will take place Nov. 29. The cost is $25 per person. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30. The feast is on Nov. 30, with doors opening at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 7. The cost is $65 per person or $476 for a table. Ideal for a small office party with great food and music. For tickets call Diane at 403-347-6567. ● Central Alberta Theatre, Memorial

Centre — Nov. 22 through Dec. 7 — Book your Christmas parties here! Enjoy attractive and free self-catering party rooms with blocks of theatre tickets from 30 to a maximum of 80. Bar service is available. Enjoy the play, My Three Angels, then return to your room to visit and have a nightcap. To arrange a party room, please contact cat@centralalbertatheatre.ca. Tickets for My Three Angels are available through the Black Knight Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793 and are $25 per ticket. ● Stettler P & H Elevator Preservation Society Fundraiser Concert featuring Juno Award winner Gary Fjellgaard in concert with Saskia and Darrel will take place Nov. 30 at the Stettler Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available from Stan at 403-742-4703 or Joyce at 403-742-3470 as well as at the door. ● Aurora Ladies Benefit Black & White Affair will commence Nov. 17 at the Holiday Inn, Gasoline Alley. Proceeds from this event will go to the Women’s Outreach. Doors open at 7 p.m., hor d’oeuvres at 7:30, with fashion show and entertainment starting at 8. Tickets are $75 each or a table of eight for $525. 18 years and older. Tickets are available at the Aurora Medical Centre, 403-358-5818. ● Adopt a Family is commencing once again to benefit the Women’s Outreach. Help provide families with gifts under their tree, special treats and a Christmas meal to share. Your minimum financial commitment is based on $125 per person. $75 per person for a gift and $50 per person for food. For more information, and to get your sponsor application form, contact Darcy at 403-347-2480 or email darcy@womensoutreach.ca. ● Women’s Outreach Grey Cup Pool in support of the United Way is now under way. Squares are $20 each. Stop by the Women’s Outreach office at 4101 54 Ave to buy a square. If you are interested in starting your own workplace campaign, contact the United Way at 403-343-3900. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House card games: Flag Whist Nov. 2 at 1:30; Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Nov. 8; Whist every Friday at 1:30

p.m. with a tournament on Nov. 16; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Nov. 26; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. Phone 403-346-4043. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House and Comfort Keepers Resource Clinic will take place on Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This months topic is Fall Prevention. Call 403-346-4043 for more information. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House Nov. Events: Cordeu-Blu Supper — Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $12; Cribbage Tournament and Potluck — Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. The cost is $8. Pre-register by Nov. 16. Phone 403-346-4043. ● Donations of clean, insulated winter coats may be dropped off in the donation bin at West 49 store in Bower Place Shopping Centre until Nov. 21. In exchange the store will give $25 off any winter jacket purchase. Tuques and mitts also welcome. Used jackets will be distributed through the local charity Berachah Place. See http://coatsforkids. west49.com/ or phone 403-348-0961. ● Neighbourhood Heroes Challenge — a challenge for local businesses to raise funds to support families receiving subsidized help at Shalom Counselling Centre. Funds raised between Nov. 1 and 14 will be used to cover the cost of subsidies. MC College will be having a coin collection; Academy of Professional Hair Design will be donating proceeds from all hair cuts on Friday, Nov. 9; Yummy Custom Cakes is having a Random Acts of Yummy Fundraiser, visit yummycustomcakes.com to participate; Heritage Ranch is donating $2 for every ticket sold between Nov. 1 to 14 for their Winter Lights Sleigh Tour which begins Nov. 15, visit heritageranch.ca; Tony Roma Ribs is having a bowling night on Nov. 4, call Tony Romas for details. Neighbourhood Heroes will be recognized at the appreciation celebration Nov. 17 at New Life Fellowship Church, with a shopping extravaganza and silent auction taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the program starting at 2 p.m. with live music and refreshments. For more information visit www.shalomcouncelling.com or call Bonnie at 403-342-0339.

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● The Poplar Grove Ladies Club — a play produced by the Dickson Store Museum Society and written by local play write Laurie Hodges Humble. These performances will take place at the Spruce View Hall and will be the major fundraiser for the museum. Written with a comedic flair with many elements that we all can relate to, ending with a oldfashioned Christmas pageant. A dinner theatre will be Nov. 9 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., with a buffet roast beef supper at 6, with play to follow. Cash bar. A dessert theatre will be Nov. 10, with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. and the play beginning at 1 p.m. For more information call the museum at 403-728-3355. ● Benefit Concert for the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society with Juno Award winner Gary Fjellgaard plus Saskia and Darrel will take place at the Festival Hall on Nov. 25. An afternoon show will start at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Tickets are available at the Black Knight Ticket Office or from Delores at the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society or 403-346-0055. ● Red Deer Learning Circle is a program designed to teach life skills to adults with developmental disabilities. For more information call Jeannie or Dixie at 403-358-7816. ● Tree House Youth Theatre presents a Winter Wonderland Christmas Party at the Scott Block on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15. Families and coworkers can join in games and caroling, enjoy holiday treats and be entertained with a theatrical variety show. Tickets are $200 for a table of 10. To reserve your space or for more information call Janet at 403-986-0631 ● The Golden Circle is now taking registrations for table rentals for the Christmas Craft Bake Sale on Nov. 17. The cost is $20 per table and you can pay at the front desk at 4620 47 A Ave. For more information call Diane at 403-343-6074. ● Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter events on Nov. 28 include Breakfast with the Guys from 7 to 9 a.m. for a cost of $100 per ticket, featuring Jackson Katz, educator, author, social critic and nationally acclaimed lecturer speaker, and later as facilitator for workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a cost of $59 including lunch. Both take place at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Get tickets by generalinfo@cawes.com, or from tina.trowsse@cawes.com, or phone 403-318-2321. ● Ball Room Dance Social at Ponoka Moose Lodge will be offered on the second Friday of each month. Features waltz, rumba, cha cha, tango, foxtrot, swing, and jive with DJ music. Light snacks provided. Open bar. Cost is $10 for Moose members and $12.50 for nonmembers. Contact Fred or Jean for information at 403783-8587, or see www.AlbertaDanceNews.com ● Stettler Social Society supper and dance is held on

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SORIANO TESTING MARKET Rafael Soriano appears poised to leave the New York Yankees. Soriano opted out of the final year of his $35 million, three-year contract Wednesday and will likely seek a long-term deal in free agency. The righthander had 42 saves for the Yankees last season after longtime closer Mariano Rivera tore knee ligaments in early May. Soriano was set to make $14 million next season and had until Wednesday to opt out. Instead, New York will pay him a $1.5 million buyout. The Yankees can make him a qualifying offer of $13.3 million before Friday’s deadline and if Soriano signs with another team, they will get draft compensation.

Today

● High school volleyball: Hunting Hills senior girls/ boys tournament 5 p.m. start. ● College women’s hockey: SAIT at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena. ● Men’s basketball: Vikings vs. Sylvan Lake, Investors Group vs. Carstar, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● Midget AA hockey: Red Deer Pro Stitch at Sylvan Lake, 8 p.m.; Cranbrook at Red Deer Elks, 8:30 p.m., Kin City A.

Friday

● Curling: World Tour — Red Deer Classic at Red Deer Curling Centre. ● High school volleyball: Hunting Hills senior girls/ boys tournament. ● JV volleyball: Lindsay Thurber boys/ girls tournament, 4 p.m. start. ● College basketball: NAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. (The Drive). ● Chinook senior hockey: Stony Plain at Innisfail, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

● Curling: World Tour — Red Deer Classic at Red Deer Curling Centre. ● High school volleyball: Hunting Hills senior girls/ boys tournament, 7 p.m. finals. ● JV volleyball: Lindsay Thurber boys/ girls tournament, 6 p.m. finals. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Blazers at Red Deer IROC, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Red Deer Ramada, 12:30 p.m., Kin City A; Taber at Lacombe, 5:45 p.m.; Sylvan Lake at Innisfail, 5:50 p.m. ● Peewee AA hockey: Red Deer TBS at Red Deer Parkland, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Taber at Lacombe, 1:45 p.m.; Lethbridge at Sylvan Lake, 6:15 p.m. ● College basketball: Keyano at RDC, women at 1 p.m., men to follow. ● Major bantam hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Red Deer White, 2 p.m., Arena. ● Major bantam female hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Kin City B.

RED DEER’S ARMITAGE LOOKING FOR GOOD START TO SEASON AT WORLD CURLING TOUR’S STOP IN THE CITY THIS WEEKEND BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Better late than never. Rob Armitage and his Red Deer rinkmates will play their first competitive games of the season in the World Curling Tour’s Red Deer Classic running Friday to Monday at the Red Deer Curling Centre and Michener Hill. “I’m not sure about the rest of the guys, but I haven’t thrown a rock yet,” said Armitage, who along with third Keith Glover, second Randy Ponich and lead Wilf Edgar captured the Canadian senior men’s championship last March and will represent the country in the 2013 world championship set for April 13-20 at Fredericton, N.B. “I’m prepared to take a whipping this week, if need be. But I’ve always been a quick-out-of-the-gate guy.” The Armitage foursome will use the $33,000 Red Deer Classic as an early tuneup for the senior worlds and the skip plans on entering at least one more WCT event this winter. It might be an early tune-up, but it’s a late start in regards to the WCT schedule, which opened in September.

“By cashspiel standards, it’s not early. The season is actually winding down,” said Armitage. “A lot of these teams are 30 games into the season.” That being said . . . “Our (senior) worlds are in late April. It’s going to be a long year so if we start a little later we’re going to finish a little later,” said Armitage. “We could lose a whole bunch of games this year but if we win in April you’d have to say it was a good year.” With the extra four sheets of ice at the Curling Centre, the men’s division of the Classic was expanded to include 28 teams this year. Names that jump out are 2010 world champion Kevin Koe of Calgary, Kevin Park of Edmonton, defending Saskatchewan men’s champ Scott Manners of Lloydminster and Jamie Koe of Yellowknife, who has represented the Northwest Territories at numerous Briers. “This will be good competition,” said Armitage. “A guy like (Kevin) Koe is here and we should try to get to play one of those better teams and get the game into the late ends because we weren’t really challenged a lot at (senior) Canadians.” Indeed, the Armitage foursome was dominant at the Alberta senior championship and went 10-1 at the nationals in Abbots-

ford, B.C., before defeating Glenn Goss of Newfoundland 5-2 in the final. “We’ve won an awful lot of games so it will be good for us to get some stiff competition this weekend,” said Armitage. “And it looks like a tougher field this year.” Armitage opens against Brendan Bottcher of Edmonton at 9 a.m. Friday at the Curling Centre. “They’re a younger team but they’re a good team. They’ll have played a lot of games already,” said the Red Deer skip. Armitage, whose crew will enter the SACA senior men’s playdowns Dec. 14-16 at Michener Hill in an attempt to qualify for provincials and hopefully the 2013 Canadian senior championship, has modest goals this weekend. “If we went 3-3, that would be good, but we’ll probably have to play well just to get these games to the eighth end,” he said. “It will depend on what the ice is like. “These guys have a lot of games on us, but we’ll see how it goes. If you can get the hammer and score two right away in an eight-end game, all you need to do is win the next end and you have a real good jump.”

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Pacers edge Raptors to spoil opener BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Pacers 90 Raptors 88 TORONTO — From the rookie who earned a double-double in his NBA debut, to the team’s hardscrabble new point guard, to a jam-packed crowd at Air Canada Centre, the Raptors season-opener had all the makings of a positive vibe not felt by Toronto sports fans in quite a while. It had everything, that is, except a victory. David West scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday as the Indiana Pacers edged Toronto 90-88, spoiling what had been a thrilling opener for the revamped Raptors. Kyle Lowry scored 21 points, while Jonas Valanciunas had 12 points and 10 rebounds in his NBA debut for the new-look Raptors in a game that should leave fans feeling optimistic about the season ahead. Optimism summed up Toronto coach Dwane Casey’s feelings after the game. “I’m proud of our team, I thought we showed more grit and spunk than we showed all last year,” Casey said. “Yes it hurts but there are so many positives I’m looking at against one of the top teams in the NBA.” Five Raptors scored in double figures as Andrea Bargnani added 16, Jose Calderon finished with 15, and DeMar DeRozan, who earlier in day agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth US$38 million, finished with 10. “It was a fun game overall, just being out there, the first time in a while, just get a feel for playing a game especially

against a top-notch team in the Indiana Pacers,” DeRozan said. “It would have been that much better if we had won.” The Raptors played with three new starters in Valanciunas, Lowry and Landry Fields. Valanciunas endeared himself to fans immediately, and had recorded his first doubledouble in just 17 minutes on the floor. “I did double-double?” Valanciunas said, eyebrows raised in surprise. “I’m not looking how I play, it’s important whether our team wins or not. Today the team lose, so it was not enough, double-double. “Maybe I need to have tripledouble, and then team is going to win.” The 20-year-old Lithuanian looked completely unfazed by the fact he was matched up against an NBA all-star in Roy Hibbert. He blocked a shot in the game’s opening minute, grabbed an offensive rebound for a layup less than two minutes later, and scraped and clawed under the basket all night. His rim-hanging dunk in the third quarter brought the crowd to its feet. Lowry, meanwhile, came exactly as advertised — hustle and hard work, dripping sweat all game long, jawing at officials, and grinning like a kid at the coaching staff when he drained a three-pointer. “He’s a hound,” DeRozan said of his new starting point guard. “He can pick up the scoring, he can pick up the defence, whatever we may need.”

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Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, right, drives to the net past Indiana Pacers forward Roy Hibbert, centre, and Pacers guard Gerald Green, left, during NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday.

Thousands celebrate Giants World Series win PEOPLE PACK SAN FRANCISCO STREETS IN TEAM’S HOLIDAY APPROPRIATE ORANGE AND BLACK TO COMMEMORATE SECOND WIN IN THREE YEARS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy holds the World Series trophy as confetti falls during the team’s World Series victory parade, Wednesday, in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO — Ecstatic baseball fans crammed the streets of San Francisco on Wednesday for a confetti-drenched parade and rally honouring the World Series champion Giants — a Halloween treat made even sweeter as a repeat performance from 2010. Tens of thousands of people decked out in the team’s holiday-appropriate orange and black stood 30 deep behind barriers, climbed trees, camped out overnight and mounted rooftops for a chance to see their favourite players wave from convertibles and get serenaded by Tony Bennett singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, who hoisted the World Series trophy from the back of a gold Rolls Royce during most of the 1 ½-mile procession, credited fans and his players’ “unselfish play” for helping to lift San Francisco to its second World Series victory in three years, an improbable double play for a franchise that had not won the title since 1954. “In 2010, we characterized the club as misfits that came together and got it done,” Bochy told the roaring hordes gathered for the rally in Civic Center Plaza. He said the tagline for the 2012 Giants was “never say die,” a reference to the team’s come-from-behind, post-season dominance. “I thank you for always being there, for never giving up,” he said. “Thank you for showing up wherever we’ve been and making this one of the

greatest moments of my life.” As with the 2010 parade, this year’s twohour edition drew a cross-section of the region’s diversity. Children who were allowed to skip school squeezed cap-to-glove alongside older couples who had been Giants fans since the team arrived in San Francisco from New York in 1958. Series MVP Pablo Sandoval, who swatted three home runs in his first three at bats in Game 1, and second baseman Marco Scutaro, who batted in the winning run of the game that clinched the title, addressed the throngs at the rally in Spanish. “This is the second, but there are going to be a lot more,” Sandoval said, expressing special thanks to the Bay Area’s Latino community. “You should enjoy this and feel this in your hearts.” Casandra Buenrostro, 25, who arrived at the plaza at 5 a.m. so she could get pictures of Sandoval, did. “He made me cry,” Buenrostro said. “He’s an inspiration.” Earlier in the day, clouds of black, orange and white confetti were shot from cannons positioned on roofs and along the canyon-like, skyscraper-lined street. Spectators and parade participants, who included legendary Giants alumni Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal and politicians such as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, reveled in the showers.

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Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

Hockey

Basketball

Central Division GP W LOTLSOL Edmonton 15 9 3 1 2 Calgary 15 8 4 1 2 Lethbridge 17 8 7 1 1 Red Deer 18 8 8 1 1 Medicine Hat 17 8 8 1 0 Kootenay 13 4 9 0 0

GF 56 51 51 46 65 31

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Kamloops 17 16 0 0 1 81 Victoria 15 9 6 0 0 42 Kelowna 16 8 6 1 1 58 Prince George 15 7 7 1 0 48 Vancouver 14 4 10 0 0 40

GA 44 54 65 52 58 57 GA 40 53 49 55 59 46

GA 38 48 47 56 54

Pt 22 17 17 17 13 12 Pt 21 19 18 18 17 8

Pt 33 18 18 15 8

U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Spokane 16 11 5 0 0 66 48 22 Tri-City 17 9 6 1 1 48 46 20 Portland 13 9 3 1 0 49 27 19 Seattle 14 7 6 1 0 44 53 15 Everett 16 6 8 0 2 44 58 14 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). Wednesday’s game Everett at Portland, Late Thursday’s games Kamloops at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m. Vancouver at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. Friday’s games Moose Jaw at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Prince George at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Saskatoon at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Victoria at Portland, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Calgary at Regina, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Everett at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Chicago Rockford Milwaukee Grand Rapids Peoria

Saturday, Nov. 3 Calgary at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Prince George at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Vancouver at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Seattle at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m. Victoria at Portland, 8 p.m. Prince Albert at Regina, 7 p.m. Everett at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. Edmonton at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

GA 11 26 29 27 20

Pt 10 8 7 5 4

Northeast Division GP W LOTLSOL Springfield 7 5 1 0 1 Bridgeport 6 4 2 0 0 Connecticut 7 3 3 1 0 Adirondack 7 3 4 0 0 Albany 6 2 4 0 0

GA 12 20 26 26 14

Pt 11 8 7 6 4

GP Norfolk 6 Syracuse 7 Binghamton 7 Hershey 7 W-B/Scranton 7

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

GF 21 21 17 24 10

GA 22 21 22 28 24

Pt 11 9 6 6 5

South Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Charlotte 9 6 2 0 1 36 23 13 Houston 7 4 2 1 0 27 19 9 Okla. City 7 4 3 0 0 24 22 8 Texas 7 3 4 0 0 15 23 6 San Antonio 7 2 4 0 1 14 20 5 Note: 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 which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

AHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Manchester 6 5 1 0 0 23 St. John’s 8 4 4 0 0 21 Portland 7 3 3 1 0 31 Worcester 7 2 4 0 1 20 Providence 6 2 4 0 0 13 GF 21 19 27 18 14

Midwest Division GP W LOTLSOL 8 5 2 1 0 8 4 3 0 1 7 3 4 0 0 7 2 3 1 1 7 2 4 1 0

GF 23 25 16 21 17

GA 15 25 20 21 20

Pt 10 10 7 7 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Rochester 8 5 2 1 0 33 Abbotsford 7 4 1 0 2 25 Lake Erie 8 5 3 0 0 27 Hamilton 6 3 2 1 0 15 Toronto 6 3 2 0 1 17

GA 29 16 19 18 17

Pt 11 10 10 7 7

Wednesday’s result Milwaukee 5 Charlotte 4 Thursday’s games Lake Erie at Peoria, 6:05 p.m. Toronto at Abbotsford, 8 p.m. Friday’s games Syracuse at Adirondack, 5 p.m. Connecticut at Albany, 5 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Manchester, 5 p.m. Hershey at Springfield, 5 p.m. Worcester at Providence, 5:05 p.m. Hamilton at Rochester, 5:05 p.m. Binghamton at Norfolk, 5:30 p.m. St. John’s at Portland, 5:30 p.m. Lake Erie at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. Houston at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Chicago at Rockford, 6:05 p.m. Grand Rapids at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Toronto at Abbotsford, 8 p.m. Saturday’s games Albany at Adirondack, 5 p.m. Hershey at Bridgeport, 5 p.m. Rochester at Hamilton, 5 p.m. St. John’s at Worcester, 5 p.m. Binghamton at Norfolk, 5:15 p.m. Houston at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Grand Rapids at Texas, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Peoria, 6:05 p.m. Lake Erie at Rockford, 6:05 p.m.

y-Montreal x-Toronto Hamilton Winnipeg

CFL East Division W L T 11 6 0 8 9 0 6 11 0 5 12 0

West Division GP W L T y-B.C. 17 12 5 0 x-Calgary 17 11 6 0 x-Sask. 17 8 9 0 Edmonton 17 7 10 0 x — clinched playoff berth. y — clinched division.

PF 467 402 498 357

PA 470 451 533 520

Pt 22 16 12 10

PF 462 505 451 395

PA 348 403 392 420

Pt 24 22 16 14

Week 19 Thursday’s game Hamilton at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Friday’s game Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Saturday’s games Montreal at Winnipeg, 1 p.m. Saskatchewan at B.C., 8 p.m.

Owens, Tor V.Anderson, Mtl Bruce, BC Durie, Tor Gore, BC Iannuzzi, BC Kackert, Tor Mitchell, Cal Richardson, Mtl Simpson, Wpg

6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 5 3 0 .625 262 Miami 4 3 0 .571 150 Buffalo 3 4 0 .429 171 N.Y. Jets 3 5 0 .375 168

36 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

TD McCallum, BC 0 Paredes, Cal 0 Congi, Ham 0 Whyte, Mtl 0 Palardy, Wpg 0 Shaw, Edm 0 Waters, Tor 0 DeAngelis, Sask 0 x-C.Williams, Ham15 Dressler, Sask 14 Cornish, Cal 13 Sheets, Sask 13 x-Lewis, Cal 10 Milo, Sask 0 Harris, BC 10 Whitaker, Mtl 9 x-Fantuz, Ham 8 Charles, Edm 8 McPherson, Mtl 8 Stamps, Edm 8 Walker, Ham 8 x-Matthews, Wpg 7 Brink, Wpg 7 Prefontaine, Tor 0 Grant, Ham 6 C.Koch, Edm 6

C 46 46 45 49 30 37 26 26 2 0 0 0 2 16 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 4 0 5 0 0

FG 41 37 36 32 36 30 27 28 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0

S 7 1 2 8 5 11 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0

Pts 176 158 155 153 143 138 114 112 92 84 78 78 62 61 60 54 54 48 48 48 48 46 42 39 36 36

PA 170 126 227 200

Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W 6 4 3 1

South L T 1 0 3 0 5 0 6 0

Pct .857 .571 .375 .143

PF 216 136 162 103

PA 128 171 257 188

Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland

W 5 4 3 2

North L T 2 0 3 0 4 0 6 0

Pct .714 .571 .429 .250

PF 174 167 166 154

PA 161 144 187 186

Denver San Diego Oakland Kansas City

W 4 3 3 1

West L T 3 0 4 0 4 0 6 0

Pct .571 .429 .429 .143

PF 204 154 139 120

PA 152 144 187 209

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 6 2 0 .750 234 Philadelphia 3 4 0 .429 120 Dallas 3 4 0 .429 137 Washington 3 5 0 .375 213

PA 161 155 162 227

Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina

W 7 3 2 1

South L T 0 0 4 0 5 0 6 0

Pct 1.000 .429 .286 .143

PF 201 184 190 128

PA 130 153 216 167

Chicago

W 6

North L T Pct 1 0 .857

PF 185

PA 100

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CLASSIC: Quality teams The men’s field also has an international flavour with the inclusion of rinks of two Chinese teams — skipped by Rui Liu and Dejia Zou — and Sven Michel of Switzerland. ● The women’s Curling Classic field is top-heavy with quality teams, as usual. The field features a mix of national and international powers including Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg, Cheryl Bernard and Shannon Kleibrink of Calgary and Mirjam Ott of Switzerland. Also entered are Jocelyn Peterman’s defending Canadian junior championship foursome from Red Deer and a rink skipped by Amy Nixon of Calgary that includes second Whitney Eckstrand of Red Deer and Tracy Bush of Sylvan Lake at lead. Nixon is Kleibrink’s former third and was the fifth for Heather Nedohin’s Alberta foursome that won the Scotties title in February at the Centrium. Overseas entries include rinks skipped by Ott, defending Classic champion Silvana Tirinzoni, Michelle Jaeggi and Manuela Siegirst, all of Switzerland, Russian champion Anna Sidorova and Ayumi Ogasawara of Japan. The A-event qualifiers in the women’s and men’s categories will be played at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m on Saturday at the Curling Centre, with the B and C qualifiers to follow on Sunday. The quarterfinals, semifinals and championship finals (3 p.m.) will be played on Monday at the Curling Centre. Friday’s opening draws are as follows: Men Red Deer Curling Centre 9 a.m. — Tom Appelman vs. Josh Heidt; Trevor Perepolkin vs. Rui Liu; Brendan Bottcher vs. Rob Armitage; Joel Jordison vs. Justin Sluchinski; Kevin Park vs. Brock Virtue; Wade White vs. Randie Shen. 12:15 p.m. — Matthew Blandford vs. Sven Michel; Rick McKague vs. Charley Thomas; Warren Cross vs. Dejia Zou;

San Francisco Arizona Seattle St. Louis

5 5 3 W 6 4 4 3

3 3 4

0 .625 0 .625 0 .429

West L T 2 0 4 0 4 0 5 0

Pct .750 .500 .500 .375

184 208 161

167 170 174

PF 189 127 140 137

PA 103 142 134 186

Today, Nov. 1 Kansas City at San Diego, 6:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 Arizona at Green Bay, 11 a.m. Chicago at Tennessee, 11 a.m. Buffalo at Houston, 11 a.m. Carolina at Washington, 11 a.m. Detroit at Jacksonville, 11 a.m. Denver at Cincinnati, 11 a.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 11 a.m. Miami at Indianapolis, 11 a.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 2:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Oakland, 2:05 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Giants, 2:25 p.m. Dallas at Atlanta, 6:20 p.m. Open: N.Y. Jets, New England, San Francisco, St. Louis Monday, Nov. 5 Philadelphia at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. NFL Odds (Favourites in capital letters; odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery) Spread O/U Thursday Kansas City at SAN DIEGO 8.5 42.5 Sunday MIAMI at Indianapolis 1.5 42.5 Buffalo at HOUSTON 10.5 47.5 BALTIMORE at Cleveland 4.5 42.5 DENVER at Cincinnati 3.5 47.5 CHICAGO at Tennessee 3.5 43.5 DETROIT at Jacksonville 3.5 44.5 Arizona at GREEN BAY 11.5 44.5 Carolina at WASHINGTON 3.5 46.5 Minnesota at SEATTLE 4.5 39.5 Tampa Bay at OAKLAND 1.5 45.5 Pittsburgh at NY GIANTS 3.5 47.5 Dallas at ATLANTA 4.5 47.5 Monday Philadelphia at NEW ORLEANS 3.5 52.5

Scott Manners vs. Sean O’Connor; Leon Moch vs. Jamie Koe; Darren Moulding vs. Steve Petryk. Michener Hill Nathan Connolly vs. Kevin Koe, 3:30 p.m.; Matt Willerton vs. Kevin Yablonski, 7 p.m. (following first-round byes). Women Red Deer Curling Centre 9 a.m. — Lindsay Makichuk vs. Jennifer Jones; Allison MacInnes vs. Tiffany Steuber; Shannon Kleibrink vs. Manuela Slegrist; Jocelyn Peterman vs. Trish Paulsen. 12:15 p.m. — Laura Crocker vs. Lisa Evamine; Renee Sonnenberg vs. Michele Jaeggi; Val Sweeting vs. Ayumi Ogasawara; Amy Nixon vs. Deanna Doig. Michener Hill 9 a.m. — Tiffany Game vs. Chelsea Carey; Miriam Ott vs. Tanilla Doyle; Anna Sidorova vs. Crystal Webster; Marilou Richter vs. Brett Barber. 12:15 a.m. — Cheryl Bernard vs. Kelly Wood; Leslie Rogers vs. Barb Spencer; Silvana Tirizoni vs. Holly Whyte; Heather Jensen vs. Jill Thurston. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

NBA: Came up big The Raptors led by as much as 11 points in the third quarter before taking a 71-63 lead into the fourth of nailbiting see-saw battle that featured 16 lead changes. Calderon — leading the Raptors’ second unit that was virtually Toronto’s starting unit last season — came up big in the fourth quarter, draining a pair of three-pointers less than two minutes apart, bringing the sold-out crowd of 19,800 to its feet. His second with six minutes to play gave the Raptors a 10-point lead. But some major defensive lapses left a wide-open West to drain shot after shot in the final few minutes. His basket with 1:20 left pulled the visitors to within 88-87. The Raptors, on the other hand, didn’t score a field goal in the final 4:31. After a George Hill free throw evened the score, Indiana was given possession of the ball after a video review and Hill drained a runner that sealed the Pacers’ victory with 2.1 seconds left. Bargnani missed on a lastsecond shot. “Davis (West) put us on his shoulders tonight in the fourth quarter, on

Cleveland Indiana Chicago Milwaukee Detroit

Southeast Division W L Pct 1 0 1.000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 1 .000

GB — 1/2 1/2 1/2 1

Central Division W L Pct 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 0 0 .000 0 1 .000

GB — — — 1/2 1

GB — — 1/2 1/2 1

Northwest Division W L Pct 1 0 1.000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 1 .000

GB — 1/2 1/2 1/2 1

Utah Minnesota Oklahoma City Portland Denver

Golden State L.A. Clippers Phoenix L.A. Lakers Sacramento

Pacific Division W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

Pct .000 .000 .000 .000 .000

GB — — — 1/2 1/2

Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 94, Washington 84 Miami 120, Boston 107 Dallas 99, L.A. Lakers 91 Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 84, Denver 75 Indiana 90, Toronto 88 Houston 105, Detroit 96 Chicago 93, Sacramento 87 San Antonio 99, New Orleans 95 Utah 113, Dallas 94 Golden State at Phoenix, Late Memphis at L.A. Clippers, Late L.A. Lakers at Portland, Late Thursday’s Games New York at Brooklyn, ppd. Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 1 0 1.000 Houston 1 0 1.000 Dallas 1 1 .500 Memphis 0 0 .000 New Orleans 0 1 .000

Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

Monday’s Game San Francisco 24, Arizona 3

End of 2012 CFL Regular Season CFL scoring leaders TORONTO — Unofficial CFL scoring leaders following Week 18 (x—scored two-point convert):

Minnesota Green Bay Detroit

Miami Atlanta Charlotte Orlando Washington

GB — 1/2 1/2 1 1

Friday’s Games Indiana at Charlotte, 5 p.m. Denver at Orlando, 5 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Houston at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. Sacramento at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Utah at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Miami at New York, 6 p.m. Detroit at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Memphis at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Transactions

Football GP 17 17 17 17

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia 1 0 1.000 Brooklyn 0 0 .000 New York 0 0 .000 Boston 0 1 .000 Toronto 0 1 .000

BASEBALL BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Exercised their 2013 contract option on RHP Luis Ayala. Declined their 2013 contract option on INF Mark Reynolds. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Named Sandy Alomar bench coach, Mickey Callaway pitching coach, Kevin Cash bullpen coach, Brad Mills third base coach, Mike Sarbaugh first base coach and Ty Van Burkleo hitting coach. Exercised their 2013 contract option on RHP Ubaldo Jimenez. Declined their 2013 contract options on DH Travis Hafner and RHP Roberto Hernandez. Sent C/OF Vinny Rottino and RHP Kevin Slowey outright to Columbus (IL). DETROIT TIGERS—Sent INF/OF Don Kelly outright to Toledo (IL). KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Declined their 2013 contract option on RHP Joakim Soria. Acquired RHP Ervin Santana and cash from the Los Angeles Angels for LHP Brandon Sisk. LOS ANGELES ANGELES—Exercised their 2013 contract option on RHP Ervin Santana. NEW YORK YANKEES—Announced RHP Rafael Soriano elected to terminate his contract. Announced INF Casey McGehee refused an outright minor league assignment and elected to become a free agent. Returned RHP Brad Meyers, a Rule 5 draft pick, to Washington. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Exercised their 2013 contract options on RHP James Shields, RHP Fernando Rodney and C Jose Molina. Declined their 2013 contract option for DH Luke Scott. TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Claimed LHP Scott Maine off waivers from Cleveland. Reinstated RHP Kyle Drabek, LHP J.A. Happ, RHP Drew Hutchison, RHP Dustin McGowan, LHP Luis Perez and RHP Sergio Santos from the 60-day DL. Designated OF Scott Cousins and RHP David Herndon for assignment. Exercised their 2013 contract option on LHP Darren Oliver. Declined their 2013 contract option for OF Rajai Davis and agreed to terms on a oneyear contract. National League CINCINNATI REDS—Annouced OF Ryan Ludwick and RHP Ryan Madson became free agents after declining their contract option. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Named Jay Bell hitting coach, Rick Sofield first base coach and Dave Jauss major league coach. Exercised their 2013 contract option on 3B Pedro Alvarez. Declined their 2013 contract option on C Rod Barajas. Released LHP Hisanori Takahashi. American Association

LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Released INF Nate Wilder. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Released OF Edgard Clemente. BASKETBALL CHICAGO BULLS—Named Scottie Pippen senior adviser to president and chief operating officer. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Agreed to terms with G Stephen Curry on a four-year contract extension. HOUSTON ROCKETS—Agreed to terms with G James Harden to a five-year contract. Picked up the options for F Marcus Morris and F Patrick Patterson for the 2013-14 season. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES—Exercised the fourthyear option on G/F Quincy Pondexter. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER—Signed C Daniel Orton. FOOTBALL CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed DL Hall Davis to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Re-signed LB Mike Rivera and DB Derrick Martin. Released DB Sterling Moore. Released TE Alex Silvestro from the practice squad. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed WR Lavasier Tuinei to the practice squad, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Claimed CB Danny Gorrer off waivers from Seattle. Signed G Chris Scott to the practice squad. TENNESSEE TITANS—Signed G/C Kyle DeVan. Waived S Tracy Wilson. HOCKEY PEORIA RIVERMEN—Announced F Brett Sonne was reassigned to the team from Evansville (ECHL). ECHL ECHL—Suspended Evansville’s Dan Gendur three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in an Oct. 27 game at Kalamazoo. STOCKTON THUNDER—Announced LW Kristians Pelss was assigned to the team from Oklahoma City (AHL). Announced RW Cameron Abney and D Teigan Zahn were recalled to Oklahoma City. SOCCER BALTIMORE BLAST—Signed G Troy Hernandez, G William Vanzela, F Lucas Roque, F Jamie Darvill and MF Marco Mangione.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Dave McComish dropped in 25 points and Bryce Leschert 11 as Wells Furniture downed Bulldog Scrap Metal 66-55 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Tuesday. Chad Aitken and Trent Allred had 10 points each in a losing cause.

both ends of the court, and just carried us,” said Pacers coach Frank Vogel. “This victory is squarely on his shoulders.” Hibbert and Paul George finished with 14 points apiece for the Pacers. Despite the fact Indiana was missing Danny Granger, who’s out indefinitely with a knee injury, the Pacers were considered a stiff test for Toronto. Indiana has been picked by some basketball experts to finish second in the East this season behind the Miami Heat. The Raptors shot just 36 per cent on the night however, while the Pacers were good on 47 per cent of their shots from the floor.

GIANTS: Unifying The unifying energy of the Giants’ latest victory was evident as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith

drove the car carrying Giants pitcher Matt Cain and his family, while 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh did the honours for first baseman Brandon Belt. The convertibles gave fans clean views along the parade route that began at the foot of Market Street near San Francisco Bay and ended on the steps of City Hall, across from the overflowing plaza. “Since I was a kid, I wanted to play on the Giants and win a World Series. So it’s fun to be here,” said shortstop Brandon Crawford, who grew up in the Bay Area. Star reliever Sergio Romo, wearing a T-shirt that read, “I just look illegal,” whipped the roaring crowd into a frenzy when he got out of his convertible and mingled. “It’s unbelievable! Unbelievable! Just great!” said fired-up right fielder Hunter Pence, who was acquired in a midseason deal and led pregame pep talks.

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World Cup teams set for skeleton season YOUNG SENSATION HAWRYSH JOINS VETERANS REID AND ECKVILLE’S HOLLINGSWORTH BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Cassie Hawrysh has done the equivalent of play her way up from the most minor of minor leagues to the NHL in less than a year. The 28-year-old from Brandon, Man., was one of six athletes named to Canada’s World Cup skeleton team Wednesday. The former university volleyball player and track athlete opened last season on the America’s Cup circuit, which is entry-level racing. Hawrysh (pronounced Ha-RESH) was promoted midway through the season to the Europa Cup. She won five of 10 races in total over both circuits and finished out of the medals once. She earned one of three women’s berths on the national team at recent trials in Whistler, B.C. and Calgary. That allowed her to bypass the American Hockey League of skeleton, which is the Intercontinental Cup. “I skipped a couple of steps,” Hawrysh acknowledged Wednesday. “This became all-encompassing for me when I realized I had a bit of a hang of it. I have a bit of a knack for sliding. I just committed everything to it. My whole life is this. I think about it all the time. I’ve done volleyball and done track, but nothing had become so everything.” Hawrysh joins veteran Mellisa Hollingsworth of Eckville, Alta., a silver medallist at this year’s world championship, and former world junior champion Sarah Reid of Calgary on the Canadian women’s squad. Reigning Olympic champion Jon Montgomery of Russell, Man., returns to racing after taking a season off to build a new sled from scratch. Calgary’s John Fairbairn and Eric Neilson of Kelowna, B.C., round out the men’s team. The athletes wore Halloween costumes for their introductions at a local elementary school Wednesday in Cal-

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Canada’s World Cup Skeleton team member Cassie Hawrysh talks to the media at Dr. E.W. Coffin Elementary School in Calgary on Wednesday. Canada’s six-athlete senior team was introduced as they celebrated Halloween at the school. gary. They depart Thursday for Lake Placid, N.Y., and the season-opening World Cup there Nov. 8. The skeleton and bobsled teams race the same international schedule. The lone Canadian stop on the World Cup in 2012-13 is Nov. 19-25 in Whistler. The next season and a half is when the sliders must earn berths on the 2014 Olympic team. Canadian head coach Duff Gibson says four top-six results in World Cup races, and one of them during the 2013-14 season prior to Sochi, would be enough to qualify for the Winter Games. Hawrysh didn’t start skeleton until 2009. She’d moved to Calgary to pursue track and field training in the 400-metre hurdles. She did dryland training with skeleton athletes Jeff Pain and Amy Gough, attended a skeleton talent identifica-

tion camp and then paid for a threeday sliding school. “I said when I first started if I couldn’t make the national team in four or five years that I would stop,” Hawrysh said. “I didn’t come into this sport early in age. I was 25 when I started. Not that that’s ancient of anything. I’d already done two sports at an elite level. I wanted to make sure this was worth my while.” Hawrysh played volleyball at the University of Windsor and ran track at the University of Regina while completing a journalism degree. With sliders Gough and Darla Deschamps-Montgomery sidelined with concussions, the door was open Hawrysh to make the team this season. She made the most of her chance. “Every once in awhile someone shows up who just gets it right away,” said Gibson, an Olympic gold medallist in 2006. “That’s not the norm. Some of the best ones have taken years and years. We knew there was potential there and then she just blew the doors off at selection races this year.” Added Hollingsworth: “She’s done very well and she got a lot of support this summer because of the promise she was showing last season on her tour. The federation wanted to make sure she was with the right coaches and around World Cup athletes to try and move her up as quickly as possible. “She hasn’t struggled. She’s just maintained constant improvement.” Hollingsworth, 32, has stood on the world championship podium each of the last two years. She won bronze in 2011. The 2013 world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, is important to her, as is the season-finale World Cup in Sochi, Russia, the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics. “We’ve been focusing so much on world championships,” Hollingsworth said. “We get the opportunity to go to Sochi this season. It’ll be some testing,

a training week and a race week - just taking in all those sights and learning as much as possible about Russia because we don’t know anything about Russia. We’ve never travelled there.” Hollingsworth barrel races on the rodeo circuit during the summer. She competed in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association world finals earlier this month and won day money Oct. 19 on an unfamiliar horse she’d borrowed. After a more than a decade on the national team and 100 career World Cup races, Hollingsworth says the second sport keeps her fresh for skeleton. Her silver medal at the world championships pre-selected her to this year’s World Cup team and she didn’t have to race at trials. Preliminary runs on the sled Montgomery built from scratch while on hiatus from racing last winter were promising in trials. The 33-year-old expects to be tweaking the model during the racing season, however. “It’s not a finished product. There’s still some aspects of the construction and components we need to continue to develop, but it’s got the characteristics I was looking to build into it as far as responsiveness is concerned,” Montgomery explained. “Should I get it ship-shape and get my brain wrapped around how it handles, it will be definitely be what I need to be ready for Sochi.” Another benefit of taking last season off for Montgomery was being home in Calgary with his wife Darla, who is recovering from the concussion she suffered in December. “It’s nice to be back in the saddle again, but it’s going to be tough,” he said. “My wife is going to be at home and not on tour with me. Leaving her at home to recover from her concussion last December is going to be one of the sacrifices we’re both making to see this thing through.”

UFC champ Georges St. Pierre sees positive to knee surgery BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Georges St-Pierre has somehow managed to find the silver lining to reconstructive knee surgery and the lengthy rehab that inevitably follows. “This injury was a negative thing in the beginning but it became a positive thing at the end,” said the UFC welterweight champion. “Because it allowed me to correct my training and make it better and improve it.” St-Pierre (22-2) will test his knee and new training regimen — part of which involved training with track sprinters in his hometown of Montreal — on Nov. 17 against Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit who won the UFC’s interim title during St-Pierre’s absence. The two 170-pound division belts will become one at the Bell Centre where the real welterweight champion will be confirmed at UFC 154 in St-Pierre’s first fight since an April 2011 win over Jake Shields at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. It’s a welcome return for the UFC which counts the 31-year-old St-Pierre as its biggest pay-per-view draw. GSP is literally money in the UFC bank. St-Pierre has long been known for gruelling workouts and for taking little time off from the gym. He now believes his injury was perhaps caused by that pedal-to-the-metal training approach. “I had the mentality that more is better, but I realize that’s wrong. Smarter is always better.” As a result, he says he is enjoying his training more. “I have more fun doing it,” he said. “I’m more fired up to go train now.” That’s bad news for opponents since St-Pierre’s fights have always gone the way of his training. A good camp and he prospers in the cage. The one exception was his first title defence

against Matt (The Terror) Serra. St-Pierre, dogged by his father’s poor health and perhaps not handling his newfound fame, was stopped in the first round at UFC 69 in Houston in April 2007. St-Pierre often says he doesn’t make the same mistake twice. After the Serra loss, he rejigged his coaching and management support team. He hasn’t lost since, winning nine in a row. St-Pierre will need to be at the top of his game against Condit, a former WEC champion who has disposed of Jake Ellenberger, Canadian Rory MacDonald, Dan Hardy, Dong Hyun Kim and Nick Diaz since losing a split decision in his UFC debut to Martin Kampmann in April 2009. The 28-year-old Condit is a smart well-rounded fighter who seems to be putting his game together nicely. He is durable, as MacDonald learned after dominated the early going of their fight only to fall under a late Condit barrage. His power should not be underestimated — ask Hardy. He is opportunistic, savaging Kim with a flying knee when the opening arose. And he is savvy, sticking to a game plan that emphasized movement and distance against the prickly Diaz in their February fight for the interim title. Condit (28-5) landed 151 significant strikes to 105 for Diaz, one of the best boxers in MMA. Some 68 of those were kicks directed at Diaz’s legs, according to FightMetric which tracks MMA stats. St-Pierre was cageside that night in Las Vegas, rooting for Diaz to win because the surly California fighter had irked him by not showing up for joint news conferences prior to a previously planned bout. Irate at Diaz’s no-shows, UFC boss Dana White dumped Diaz in favour of Condit-GSP but was even-

tually forced to match the two contenders when the champion had to withdraw through injury. St-Pierre insists he had no problem with Condit being given a championship belt of his own that night in February. “For me the belt doesn’t matter. I want to be the best,” St-Pierre explained. “It’s not really the belt that matters, it’s the meaning of it.” Condit will have to deal with St-Pierre’s relentless takedowns. According to FightMetric, which tracks MMA stats, St-Pierre tops the UFC with 68 takedowns and a takedown success rate of 77.3 per cent. “I do feel I’ll be able to take him down,” said StPierre, adding his focus is on what he does and not what Condit can do. “I want to dictate the pace and make my fight, do what I want to do.” Condit, who has fought less in the UFC than StPierre, defends 46 per cent of takedowns according to FightMetric. GSP ranks third in the UFC in takedown defence, stopping 88 per cent of opponents’ attempts. St-Pierre can also use the takedown threat as a decoy, to set up another attack. St-Pierre’s injury-plagued fall in 2011 started with a minor left knee problem and pulled hamstring. Because of the injury, he believes he overcompensated with his right leg when he returned to training. The result of an attempted takedown during a wrestling drill was a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a small tear to his internal miniscus. Reconstructive surgery to the right knee followed in mid-December. It was done by Neal ElAttrache, the surgeon who looked after NFL star Tom Brady’s knee in 2009. “My knee feels like it never happened ... It’s very strong,” St-Pierre said of the surgery which left only “a little scar.”

CFL announces team finalists for individual hardware TORONTO — The finalists for last year’s CFL outstanding player award are up for the honour again in 2012. Quarterbacks Travis Lulay of the B.C. Lions and Anthony Calvillo of the Montreal Alouettes were named their teams’ representatives Wednesday in voting by members of the Football Reporters of Canada and the CFL head coaches. The division finalists will be announced next Wednesday and the CFL will honour its top individual performers Nov. 22 in Toronto. Lulay captured the award last year with Calvillo named the East Division’s top player. The 39-year-old Calvillo is enjoying a banner 2012 campaign. The veteran quarterback — a three-time outstanding player award winner — is leading the league in passing with 5,082 yards, a league-record seventh time he has thrown for over 5,000 yards in a season. Lulay is third overall in CFL passing with 4,143 yards. He has also thrown 27 TD passes against just 10 interceptions despite missing his last two starts with a shoulder injury. If Lulay returns to the lineup Saturday against Saskatchewan, he will look to extend his streak of 26 straight games with a TD pass. Lulay will face some stiff competition to earn the West Division nomination for the award as the other three

nominees were unanimous selections: Calgary Stampeders running back Jon Cornish; Edmonton Eskimos linebacker J.C. Sherritt; and Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Weston Dressler. Cornish, a native of New Westminster, B.C., is the league’s rushing leader with 1,388 yards. He needs just 50 yards in Calgary’s regular-season finale against Edmonton on Friday to surpass Norm Kwong (1,437 yards) as the top-rushing Canadian in a single season. Cornish is also attempting to become the first Canadian to lead the CFL in rushing since Ottawa’s Orville Lee in 1988. Sherritt has amassed a CFL-high 119 tackles and needs just 11 to break Calvin Tiggle’s single-season record of 129. Dressler is third among league receivers with 94 catches for 1,206 yards and his 14 TDs is just one behind league leader Chris Williams of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Calvillo also a unanimous selection in the East Division. The other nominees include Williams, Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Chad Simpson and Toronto Argonauts receiver/kickreturner Chad Owens. The five-foot-eight, 155-pound Williams has been a big-time player this season with Hamilton, having scored a record six kick-return TDs. He also leads the CFL in punt returns (72 for 1,034 yards, five TDs) and is fourth

overall in receiving with 79 catches for 1,194 yards and nine touchdowns. Williams was the CFL’s top rookie last season. Owens is closing in on Mike (Pinball) Clemons’ single-season record of 3,840 all-purpose yards. Owens needs just 73 yards in Toronto’s regular-season finale against Hamilton to eclipse Clemons’ mark and with 233 yards would become the first player in pro football history to surpass the 4,000-yard plateau. But Owens is also the CFL’s leading receiver with 91 catches for 1,289 yards. Simpson became Winnipeg’s starting running back when incumbent Chris Garrett suffered a torn Achilles tendon prior to the start of the season. The 27-year-old Simpson is fourth overall in CFL rushing with 1,039 yards and five TDs in 14 games for the Bombers.

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Cornish, Sherritt, Owens and Williams were all double nominees. Cornish was also named Calgary’s top Canadian while Sherritt earned Edmonton’s top defensive player nomination. The voting for top Canadian in the West will be interesting with running back Andrew Harris getting the Lions’ nomination for the award. The Winnipeg native is third overall in rushing (1,055 yards, six TDs) and also has 74 catches for 712 yards and four TDs. Harris also leads the CFL in yards from scrimmage with 1,767 yards — the most ever by a Canadian. But Saskatchewan’s Kory Sheets is just seven yards behind, with Cornish trailing Harris by only 47 yards. Owens and Williams were also unanimous picks as outstanding special-teams player selections.

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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL The Notre Dame Cougars put the finishing touches on an undefeated Central Alberta High School Senior Girls’ Volleyball League regular season with a 3-0 win over the Sylvan Lake Lakers Tuesday. The Cougars won 25-21, 25-20, 25-16

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Flood measures demanded COATS FOR KIDS People are invited to drop off coats at the Red Deer store West 49 to help out Berachah Place, a ministry of Deer Park Alliance Church to the homeless of Red Deer in Red Deer. West 49’s annual Coats for Kids drive runs nationwide now until Wednesday, Nov. 21. The national goal is 10,000 coats. The Red Deer store is in Bower Place Shopping Centre. Everyone who brings in a clean, insulated and gently used winter coat to a West 49 store will receive $25 off any winter jacket. This year, West 49 is encouraging customers to share their online stories and thanks on how this campaign has touched people’s lives. The campaign can be found at http:// coatsforkids.west49. com. Since 2002 ,West 49 has been collecting coats for kids who need to keep warm in the winter. It’s collected and donated more than 80,000 jackets to needy families across Canada.

SUNDRE-AREA GROUP WANTS MEETING WITH PREMIER REDFORD BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A Sundre-area group formed to pressure the province into addressing flooding concerns wants to take its message to the top. “We’re waiting for a reply to our request to meet with premier,” said Myron Thompson, a Sundre town councillor and chairman of the citizen-led Red Deer River Quality Control Committee. Thompson said it is hoped that a group of concerned citizens can be pulled together to travel to Edmonton to add some weight to their request that the province pay to build berms or undertake other measures to provide some flood protection for the Sundre area from the Red Deer River. “We would like to take more than just myself and a couple of others,” said the former Wild Rose MP. “We’d like to take a small group.

“The river is (the province’s) responsibility. We’re taking the initiative to encourage them to do their job.” The committee organized a letter-writing campaign and has gathered 150 letters in support of its appeal to the province. “We’d like to get as many as we can,” he said. “There’s strong support from the entire river valley community.” A public meeting has been organized for Saturday to bring residents up to speed on what has happened so far and to accept additional letters of support. It takes place at the West Country Seniors Centre, at #4, 102 2nd Ave NW, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain View County Council recently reviewed several flood protection options, including a $1.5-million proposal to extend an existing berm. Other options included leaving the existing $250,000 berm as is, or taking it down to reduce the county’s liability.

Council did not make a decision on options. However, it did approve a letter of support for the committee to take to Edmonton. Thompson said the responsibility for flood protection rests with the province, not municipalities. The committee is not backing a particular option to protect against flooding. Thompson said all the past studies and engineering work have confirmed “that we are only one flood away from a major disaster and we’re looking for some preventive measures.” Those could include everything from big-ticket items like a new dam upstream to longer berms and undertaking maintenance, such as dredging, clearing out debris and re-channelling the river, to reduce erosion. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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UNITED WAY SOUP KITCHEN BENEFIT Everyone is invited to the eight annual United Way soup benefit luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All donations go to the United Way. The event goes at The Hub, at 4936 Ross St. in Red Deer. Volunteers will donate homemade soups, fresh garden vegetables, and help with cleaning up for this important fundraiser.

CHRISTMAS FAIR A Christmas fair with multicultural flair will be held on Saturday at The Hub on Ross in Red Deer. The Mosaic market, made up of 18 non-profit groups, will be offering various fair trade items from around the globe, including jewelry, photography, baking and arts and crafts. Admission to the 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. market is by donation. Proceeds go towards global social justice and humanitarian causes. The market at 4936 Ross St. is co-hosted by the The Hub, Tools for Schools Africa, and GrammaLink-Africa. For more information, call 403-347-5958.

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Braving blowing snow and biting cold a crew completes maintenance work at the top of one of the four smoke stacks at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Wednesday afternoon. There was snow mixed with freezing rain Wednesday with a recorded high afternoon temperature of -7 degrees. Today Environment Canada is forecasting a high of zero with rain showers or freezing rain in the late morning and afternoon.

The question of how the Red Deer River is faring will be helped out with another monitoring station in Central Alberta. The latest one was added just upstream of the bridge at Sundre in October. The decision to put it in comes following a report that was released in August. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance’s report on surface water quality suggested that more monitoring needed to be done to maintain the watershed for years to come.

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New Catholic scholarship announced A new annual scholarship honouring the Daughters of Wisdom will go towards a deserving student at Red Deer Regional Catholic Schools. The scholarship was announced during an Oct. 26 farewell and Thanksgiving celebration of the nuns who brought Catholic education to Red Deer. In front of more than 150 people, David and Christine Moore and family announced they would be the first supporters of a new scholarship called the Daughters of Wisdom Social Justice Award. The scholarship will fall under the umbrella of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Education Foundation. The Moores talked about how the sisters

BRING ON THE POPPIES After a weekend blitz campaign volunteers at the #35 Royal Canadian Legion in Red Deer are busy in the office shipping out the thousands of poppies to hundreds of locations throughout Red Deer. Here from the left, volunteers Irene Swanson, Grant MacKay, Ken Bateman and Eldon Herder were hard at work Tuesday making sure the campaign was running smoothly. Sales of the poppies, wreaths and crosses go towards funding the many programs the Legion sponsors including support for veterans programs, funding for cadets, the Red Deer Hospice, and education bursaries. Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

DAUGHTERS OF WISDOM had a great passion for education, health and social justice. “They always showed special care and tenderness towards the poor and needy. Their spirit lives on in the 7,500 students now attending Catholic schools in Central Alberta.” The Daughters of Wisdom Social Justice Award will perpetuate the great work initiated by these amazing pioneers, the Moores said in a news release. The scholarship will be administered by the Red Deer and District Community Foundation where

the Education Foundation endowment fund is held. Anyone wishing to contribute can send a cheque to the foundation at the school board office, with instructions that dollars should go towards the Daughters of Wisdom Social Justice Award. Catholic Regional Schools spokeswoman Jeanne Davis said this is the first donordefined scholarship. “We’re excited about it,” she said. It’s hoped the Moores’ decision will inspire other donors to set up scholarships as well, she said.

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BRIEFS Drive helps Food Bank The Red Deer Food Bank’s shelves are more stocked thanks to the efforts of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. The Mormon Helping Hands Red Deer Food Bank Drive held on Oct. 20 collected 16,500 pounds of food donations, down from 21,800 pounds in last fall’s food drive. Spokeswoman Vesna Higham said that the chilly weather likely had an impact on this fall’s drive. The congregations go out in the community twice a year and in the past four years, have collected more than 75,000 pounds of food.

New evidence delays trial New evidence has delayed the trial for two men arrested in May in connection with a home invasion in Red Deer. Alexander Talbot, 20, and Rodney David Irvine, 42, were to have been tried in Red Deer provincial court on Tuesday, charged with breaking into a home and stealing money and other goods from the person inside at 4:15 a.m. on May 4. Both men have remained in custody at the Red Deer Remand Centre since their arrest. Defence lawyers Brad Mulder and Michael Scrase asked for an adjournment after receiving additional disclosure from Crown prosecutor Tony Bell just as the trial was about to proceed. Concerned that their clients have been held in custody for almost six months while awaiting trial, Mulder and Scrase asked for an adjournment with a new trial date to be set as soon as possible. They have tentatively agreed to a new date of April 24, but return to court on Friday in hope that an earlier date can be found for the trial.

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Using a technique described as a spider doing pushups Tiffany Tse gives Danika Obetkoff a scalp massage during a career day session at Hunting Hills High School on Tuesday. Students in Grades 10-12 were given the morning to attend three sessions which included this massage session run by Carol Edwards of the Alberta Institute of Massage or chose from a diverse selection of about 40 other career and lifestyle sessions. outside an apartment building on the afternoon of April 16. Timothy Douglas Grant, 52, has pleaded not guilty to a variety of weapons offences, including unauthorized possession of a Smith & Wesson .357 revolver for a dangerous purpose, possession of a loaded and restricted weapon and possession of a weapon while prohibited. The preliminary inquiry is being held to determine whether the Crown has enough evidence to proceed to trial on the charges.

of the stabbing on New Year’s Eve, 2011, of Jamie Lee Soosay, 34, inside a house within the Hobbema townsite. Police allege that they found Soosay suffering from stab wounds after being called to the house at about 7:40 p.m. He died in hospital. Firingstoney has pleaded not guilty. A preliminary inquiry held in Wetaskiwin earlier this month determined that the Crown has sufficient evidence to proceed to trial with the charge. A pre-trial conference has been set for Wetaskiwin Court of Queen’s Bench on June 7.

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A preliminary inquiry will be held in March for a Red Deer man arrested after reports of a man waving a gun

A Samson Cree Nation member has been ordered to stand trial on a charge of second-degree murder. Phoebe Firingstoney, 30, is accused

Walking trail reopens With an early phase of the North Highway Connector Project wrapped

up a section of a Red Deer walking trail is set to reopen. The section of the North Bank Trail from Three Mile Bend, the offleash dog park, north to the River Bend Recreation Area will re-open this week. The trail has been sporadically closed over the last year as part of the highway connector project. As part of the project, the banks of the Red Deer river were modified to accommodate a utility crossing and a future bridge during the closure. Now construction is complete in the area and the trail is open for recreational use. When the North Highway Connector project is complete it will provide a bypass route around the east side of the city, linking Hwy 11A to Hwy 11, 595 (Delburne Road) and Hwy 2.

Buffalo Lake homeowners lose Christmas battle over property assessments Country Tour A group of Buffalo Lake homeowners have lost their battle over what they saw as unfair property tax increases. More than 40 property owners in the Bolin and Rochon Sands communities saw their property assessments soar this year, leading to a spike in property taxes — more than 50 per cent for at least one homeowner. Seven took their fight to the County of Stettler’s Local Assessment Review Board on Sept. 27. In a decision released Wednesday, the board says it could find no error in the methodology of the assessor and assessments would not be changed. Robert Kirk, who was among those who appealed his assessment, was disappointed with the decision but pleased homeowners had their opportunity to make their case. “They appeared fair in their outlook,” he said of the assess-

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ment board, which was comprised of a councillor and two members of the community. “It seemed fair and above board. “I don’t think we’ll take it further. At least we brought it to their attention. “I have a feeling the tax assessments next year will be a little more fair. But we’ll wait and see.” Kirk’s total tax bill — which includes school taxes and requisitions for housing, waste management and recreation — will jump to $4,673 from $3,354. That’s just under a 40 per cent increase. Property owners had argued that assessments were over-valued because they were based on such a small sample of home sales. Since few properties change hands in the area, assessors had only two sales to compare. Both of those went for high prices, which other property owners believe skewed their assessments. Questions were also raised about why properties in nearby Buffalo View Estates did not see the same kind of assessment increases.

Under the Municipal Government Act, the assessment board was limited to drawing upon sales between July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011. “In the particular area in question (Rochon Sands and Bolin subdivisions), there have been several years between sales and two most recent sales indicated a significant increase in the market value of properties in that area,” says the county’s release. It goes on to say different areas of the lake and other subdivisions can’t be used for market comparisons because they reflect different house sale markets. The board found “no evidence that the property owners were treated unfairly or inequitably in relation to others within the market.” Homeowners have the right to appeal the board’s decision to Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. The appeal must be based on a question of law or jurisdiction. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Sundre) that we’re looking to have implemented for two years and then re-evaluate,” said Teichreb. “The other stations will continue to monitor (permanently).” The monitoring is a critical part of gathering information for the alliance, which represents about 400 members that includes the City of Red Deer. The alliance is a multisector, nonprofit organization promoting the good use and proper management of water within the Red Deer River watershed. The August report is the first of several reports that will be done to create a fully integrated watershed management plan. It will identify problems, plus

recommend solutions benefiting the community, economy and environment. Alliance executive director Gerard Aldridge said a draft report on land use, another component of the watershed plan, will hopefully be done by mid-November. The public will have the chance to weigh in on the report when it’s posted to the website at that time, he added. Public meetings will be held, as well as an online survey. The watershed management plan is expected to be done in March 2014. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

All stations will develop long-term quality data. Other monitoring stations are at Red Deer near Fort Normandeau, at Nevis towards Stettler, the Morrin bridge past Three Hills, at Jenner in Eastern Alberta, and the federal government monitors at Bindloss in Southern Alberta. Chris Teichreb, regional water quality specialist with Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, said on Wednesday that he’s wanted to see a monitoring station at Sundre for a while. It represents an area that is not affected much compared with other monitoring stations, where they may be downstream of communities that are discharging or where there’s a large amount of agricultural work being done. “So Sundre represents a best scenario of conditions for the Red Deer River,” said Teichreb. “Over the long term, any changes will be due to natural changes rather than manmade changes.” The other monitoring stations are in parkland or grassland areas whereas Sundre’s monitoring station is in the For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. foothills area. “This is a project (at

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starts Nov. 9 Take the Christmas Country Tour to find whimsical and inspirational gift items south of Red Deer. On Friday, Nov. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a country craft market will be held at the Cottonwood-Gordon Ag Society hall. Travel south of Innisfail on Hwy 2 and take the overpass west 21 km on Cottonwood Road, just past Rural Road 30. The featured artist is one-of-a-kind jewelry designer Susan McGibbon. But there will also be plenty of other unique items to choose from, including quilts, photography, paintings, ceramics, specialty teas and clothing. You can enjoy a noon lunch of hamburger soup and a crusty bun. Lunch proceeds go to the Christmas Bureau. For more information, call 403-227-2489. Horse-drawn hay rides will also be offered for a nominal fee from the Cottonwood-Gordon hall, weather permitting. The rides given by the Red Lodge Guest Ranch will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. West of Bowden, the Hillcrest Community Hall Craft Fair and Bake Sale will be held the same afternoon, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Leather crafts, jams, Christmas toys and many other gift items will be available — along with some lunch. Go west of Bowden on Hwy 587, then turn 3.2 km south on Rural Road 22 and watch for the signs. For more information, call 403-224-3880. Another huge Christmas sale will be held at Vitality Crystals and Fountains Inc., located 5.7 km west of Bowden on Hwy 587 (watch for signs between RR 14 and RR15). There will be special pricing on jewelry, salt crystal lamps and select fountains. Enter a draw for a gift certificate. The sale is on Friday, Nov. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Printing Place

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Will Ferguson wins Giller prize, raises toast TORONTO — Kilt-wearing Alberta humourist Will Ferguson urged attendees at the star-studded Scotiabank Giller bash to raise a glass in honour of his craft Tuesday night as he captured the $50,000 prize for his novel 419. “I’d like to raise a toast to the written word,” the bearded Ferguson said as he accepted the award, pulling a flask out of the sporran attached to his Highland tartan outfit. “So. Thanks. Ladies and gentlemen: To the written word. And finally, to answer the question you’re all wondering — yes I have something on underneath!” Ferguson, 48, is a graduate of Red Deer’s Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. He is widely revered for such comedy chops, having won the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for humour writing three times. But his Giller-winning novel (a Viking Canada publication) takes on a serious tone as it focuses on an email scam in Nigeria, where a woman is searching for the culprits behind her father’s death. The mystery follows his previous historical novel, Spanish Fly, about con artists in the 1930s. Writing two books about scammers has made Ferguson “very, very paranoid,” he admitted. “The more you write about cons, you start to see them everywhere,” he said after nabbing the Giller. “It’s like when your wife’s pregnant and you see pregnant women everywhere, it’s the same idea.” Clearly, penning more serious work hasn’t caused Ferguson to lose his satiric edge, which he attributes to his Irish mother. Earlier in the night, when asked about the lavish praise the Giller judging panel has heaped on “419,” he

quipped: “I think that means they suspect I have incriminating photographs of (them), which I don’t.” In its citation of 419, this year’s jury members — Roddy Doyle of Ireland, Gary Shteyngart of New York, and Toronto-based Anna Porter — said: “It is tempting to put 419 in some easy genre category, but that would only serve to deny its accomplishment and its genius.” Ferguson, who is well known for his travel books, said the Giller honour gives him some reassurance as he delves more into literary fiction. That doesn’t mean he’s done with his travel writing, though: his next book will be about Rwanda, said the native of Fort Vermilion, Alta., whose dream when he started writing was to work for Lonely Planet. And what will he do with the Giller prize money? “We’ll travel for sure, at some point,” said Ferguson, who studied screenwriting and film production at York University and has also lived in Ecuador and Japan. Ferguson’s book was up against titles by Montreal authors Nancy Richler, Alix Ohlin and Kim Thuy. Rounding out the Giller short list was Russell Wangersky of St. John’s, N.L. With a short list chock-full of relatively unknown authors, this year’s Giller was said to be a wide open race. Some of the nominees sounded downright dazed to be included at the glitzy awards show. Wangersky, who attended the blacktie bash with his editor-wife Leslie Vryenhoek, found the experience “very, very strange.” “It’s a long way from working in your kitchen and making sure the cat’s water dish is full, which is more like what writers deal with,” said the journalist, nominated for his short story collection Whirl Away (Thomas Allen Publishers).

“(These aren’t) my clothes — it’s my shoes and my bow tie and the rest of it is someone else’s stuff. It’s very, very different.” Ohlin’s Inside (House of Anansi Press) — about a group of characters trying to help each other — is also up for the $25,000 Rogers Writers’ Trust of Canada fiction prize.The author — who was raised in Montreal and is now a professor of creative writing at Lafayette College in Easton, Penn. — said the nominations have helped readers find her work. “I’m not someone that anyone had ever heard very much about me in Canada up until now, so the idea that anyone is talking about the books at all, or reading them or emailing me about profits made from the song to the charity during its it, it’s very campaign. For more information about the show, call new and it 403-307-3528. feels very wonderful.” Hosted

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Earthy humourist, singer coming He might be considered a Renaissance Man if only his albums weren’t called Morning Wood, Nut Sack and C’Mon Laugh You Bastards. The earthy humour of Texas standup comedian, actor and country music artist Rodney Carrington will be heard during two shows on Sunday at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre. Carrington is known for mixing comedy and music on six majorlabel studio albums, starting from Hangin’ With Rodney in 1998 to El Rodney Niño Loco in 2009. Carrington The 44-year-old has also starred in the TV sit-com Rodney and in the 2008 film Beer For My Horses. And he appears in music videos for If I’m the Only One, More of a Man and Dancin’ With a Man. Tickets to his 4 and 7:30 p.m. Laughter’s Good concerts are $58.35 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre.

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for the second year in a row by CBC personality Jian Ghomeshi, the show — broadcast from the Ritz-Carlton — featured presentations from actress Kim Cattrall, gold medallist Rosie MacLennan and actor Allan Hawco. The menu included asparagus cremini mushroom salad, filet mignon with foie gras and vegetables, and a doublechocolate mille-feuille. Established in 1994 by businessman Jack Rabinovitch in honour of his late wife, literary journalist Doris Giller, the prize celebrates the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English. Finalists receive $5,000. This year’s jury read 142 works of fiction submitted by 51 publishing houses from across Canada. Richler was nominated for the mother-daughter post-war saga The Imposter Bride (Harper Collins Canada), and Thuy for the immigrant novel Ru (Random House of Canada), translated by Sheila Fischman from the original French version that won a 2010 Governor General’s Literary Award.

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Take Me To The Pilot to play here The pop band Take Me To The Pilot is landing in Red Deer for a Friday performance. The Winnipeg band that’s toured with Fefe Dobson, These Kids Wear Crowns, Alyssa Reid, The New Cities and Neverest, will play at the Slumland Theatre, 4732 Ross St. The band’s music has been featured on Degrassi, MuchMusic, YTV and Metro 14. As well, the single Green Eyes, from Take Me To the Pilot’s self-titled debut CD, has been chosen for Manitoba’s United Way Campaign. The band plans to donate all iTunes

The author of a book that’s critical of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s environmental and foreign policies will be signing copies of The Ugly Canadian in Red Deer on Friday. Yves Engler, who has been called the Canadian Noam Chomsky and “one of the most important voices on the Canadian left today,” will make a noonhour appearance at the Dose Coffee Shop in the Sunworks store on Ross Street. The Ugly Canadian: Stephen Harper’s Foreign Policy lays out ways in which international environmental efforts were “sabotaged” by Canada’s Conservative government, which Engler claims is in league with oilsands producers and the mining industry. The book also explores Harper’s controversial foreign affairs stances, including his “far-reaching support for Israel’s right-wing government.” Among those expressing support for Engler’s book is Scott Taylor, editor of Esprit de Corps Magazine, Michael Byers, chair of global politics and international law of the University of British Columbia, and the Council of Canadians chair Maude Barlow. Engler’s book tour is being hosted by the Red Deer chapter of the Council of Canadians.

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Innisfail-area native Bill Bourne is bringing his Songs from a Gypsy Caravan to Red Deer on Wednesday. The doubleJuno Award winning musician will perform eclectic tunes from his new album at The Vat. With a career spanning three decades, the Edmonton-based Bourne has become one of Canada’s most respected roots musicians, transcending genre barriers and pushing the limits of his creativity to incorporate blues, folk, Celtic and various storytelling influences. For more information about the concert, call 403-346-5636.

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Accede expands services A Red Deer oil and gas service company has expanded its range and product offerings. Accede Energy Services Ltd. recently acquired Wizard Valve Services Ltd. of Edson. Wizard, which specializes in valve products and repairs, has been operating for more than 20 years. Accede provides oilfield rentals, and fire and safety services. In addition to premises in Red Deer and now Edson, it has a yard in Grande Prairie. Accede vice-president Kris Fleckenstein said the Wizard acquisition boosts the company both geographically and in terms of diversification. “We’ll bring valve services here and we’ll also push our rentals and fire and safety out to Edson too,” he said. The private company, whose shareholders include its employees, hopes to expand further, said Fleckenstein. Terms of the Wizard purchase were not disclosed.

GM cuts Europe jobs DETROIT — Shares of General Motors surged Wednesday after the company announced big job cuts in Europe and reported thirdquarter earnings that were far better than Wall Street expected. The Detroit company said it has cut 2,300 jobs in Europe this year and wants to trim 300 more, part of a larger plan to reduce costs and raise revenue in the struggling region with new vehicles that are more appealing to buyers. Despite the moves, General Motors Co.’s net profit fell 14 per cent as European losses widened and North American earnings dropped due to falling pension income and higher warranty costs. But investors looked past the decline because GM’s earnings far exceeded expectations. GM’s stock rose $2.22, or 9.5 per cent, to close at $25.50 Wednesday. — Advocate staff and The Associated Press

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada’s economic expansion came to a surprising halt in August, posting the first decline since February and setting the stage for the worst quarter of economic activity in more than a year. Real gross domestic product shrank by 0.1 per cent over the month, with both temporary and fundamental factors taking the steam out of what economists had expected to be a relatively healthy 0.2 per cent advance. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty cautioned against overreacting to the one-month setback, saying the economy is growing. “It is one month,” he told reporters on his way into a Conservative party caucus. “There is some weakness in Europe certainly, and the American recovery is slow. We are going to see variations month to month, but overall for the year we are on track with GDP growth.” But with contractions in 10 out of 18 industrial sectors, including the big ones of manufacturing, construction, mining and oil and gas extraction, “this is no fluke,”

said Bank of Montreal economist Doug Porter. “While some temporary factors weighed on activity in August, the main message here is that the economy is struggling to churn out any growth whatsoever.” The Canadian dollar shed early gains and fell about one-fifth of a cent to 99.88 cents US in early trading. Despite private sector economists’ expectations, the weakness had been somewhat foretold by the Bank of Canada last week when it surprisingly downgraded growth for the third quarter to an anemic one per cent, blaming temporary shutdowns in the natural resources sector. But Scotiabank economist Derek Holt said the bank would be lucky to meet even its revised forecast now, saying the quarter, which ended in September, is now tracking at about 0.5 per cent growth. And he said temporary factors can’t be blamed altogether. “The most disturbing thing about the report is the breadth of declines across so many different sectors,” he said. “To me this fits the picture of the Bank of Canada turning even more dovish come

the January monetary policy report, in a manner that rightly takes out any rate hikes any time soon. “We need a relatively easier policy in this kind of environment.” Testifying before the Commons finance committee Tuesday, bank governor Mark Carney said his guidance is that modest hikes in interest rates will be needed sometime before 2015, suggesting the one per cent policy setting could be in place well into 2014. Carney’s forecast is for the economy to start picking up steam in the fourth quarter, which began in October. Analysts said that is likely to occur, but questioned whether it would be as big a rebound — 2.5 per cent — as the central bank envisages. As it was, the Statistics Canada’s report showed only modest gains among the few positive sectors in August. Meanwhile the losers posted some eyepopping numbers, including a 6.6 per cent plunge for real estate agents and brokers that suggested Ottawa’s July tightening of mortgage rules is biting deeply into the resale market.

Security service expands reach SECURE CONSULTING OFFERING EXPERTISE TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Steve Woolrich has fought crime in Red Deer and elsewhere across Alberta. Now the operator of SeCure Consulting Solutions Inc. is looking to deter wrongdoers even further afield. A certified CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) practitioner, Woolrich is travelling to the Dominican Republic this month to share his expertise there. The initiative is being spearheaded by Carolyn Jones, a Delburne resident whose company Happy Earth Inc. has been active in the Caribbean country for several years. “The Dominican Republic has a higher murder rate per capita than Mexico,” said Jones, attributing much of that crime to the country’s estimated unemployment rate of 25 per cent. “A big part of this is property crime.” Woolrich, who has 30 years of experience in the security industry, is optimistic his company can help.

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Steve Woolrich of SeCure Consulting Solutions Inc. in his Red Deer office. A painting by local artist Brian Usher hangs in the background. He’s enjoyed good success implementing CPTED principles in the City of Red Deer and for other clients. Many of those principles involve designing buildings and the surrounding area in a way that discourages crime — eliminating hiding places, for instance. But Woolrich described a second generation of CPTED that emphasizes social development through means like art and music. “We know from projects like the (downtown Red Deer) street piano that when we create positive activity in public spaces that may have issues or some problems, that that pushes out the criminal element,” he explained.

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“We’re essentially replacing negative activity with positive activity. “People are social. Spaces are going to be a lot safer if we build those things into public spaces.” In the Dominican Republic, Woolrich will meet with a committee organized by Jones. Its members include a retired senator who is closely connected with the country’s president, both the education and health ministers, a sociologist, a psychologist and pastor, a university business professor who’s been helping street children, an army officer and a retired teacher who promotes education and protection for women and children. “There’s a lot of really high-

a side of beef from an animal that they earlier evaluated while still alive. The workshop is being organized by Alberta Agriculture and Olds College. Further details and registration information can be obtained by calling Olds College at 1-800-661-6537 (Ext. 4677), or visiting its website.

Calfenomics at Rimbey Rimbey is among a half-dozen Alberta communities that will host a Cow Calfenomics course this year. Organized by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development in partnership with Farm Credit Canada, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, Alberta Beef Producers and Agriculture Research and Extension Council of Alberta, the 2012 program has been given the theme Transition, Tools and Technologies. Sessions will include: transitioning the business: a next generation perspective; strategic risk management for cattle producers; cattle price insurance program; economic value of genomics; BIXS/trace back; and profitable strategies for full-time ranching. Now in its third year, Cow Calfenomics will be offered in Rimbey on Nov. 22. To register, call Alberta Agriculture’s Ag-Info Centre at 1-800-387-6030.

profile people on the committee,” said Jones. During Woolrich’s trip to the Dominican Republic, which will last from Nov. 12 to 23, the objectives will be to build relationships and decide how to proceed, said Jones. She’s also looking at ways to finance the work, including tapping into existing Canadian funding for anti-crime initiatives in the Caribbean. Woolrich hopes to remain involved for years to come, and is already planning a return trip next spring. He plans to bring with him Red Deer musician Randi Boulton.

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Hail damage record set Severe weather in Central Alberta contributed to a record number of hail claims in the province this year. The Canadian Crop Hail Association reported this week that 5,500 hail-related losses were reported in 2012. These resulted in almost $90 million in claim payouts, with that figure excluding crop insurance endorsements. Just over $79 million was collected in hail insurance premiums this year, said the association, which translates into a loss ratio of 113 per cent for underwriters. Last year, Alberta farmers received $36 million in hail claim payouts. In 2010, the figure was $38 million. Claims numbered about 2,500 in both years. Although the 5,500 claims this year was the most ever for Alberta, the total amount paid out was less than the tally in 2008. Among the most severe hailstorms this summer was one on July 1 that hit Trochu and other areas. Farmers in the Olds and Three Hills area also suffered extensive losses in a July 31 storm. Across the Prairies, payouts to farmers were esti-

CROPS mated at about $280 million, spread over 21,600 claims. Nearly $341 million was collected from producer premiums, said the association, for an industry-wide loss ratio of just over 82 per cent. In 2011, approximately $164 million was paid out on 15,000 losses. Payments in Saskatchewan totalled $159 million on 13,500 losses. That compared with 11,800 losses and total payouts of nearly $121 million in 2011. In Manitoba, producers filed about 2,500 claims for more than $31 million in payments. Last year the province recorded 1,100 losses with payouts of approximately $6.9 million. The association pointed out that payouts per loss have been rising as farms grow larger. There are also now higher per acre limits for insurance coverage. The average loss per claim in 2012 was $12,963, about $2,000 more than last year.

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market was positive Wednesday in a fifth day of advances, led by rising mining stocks as commodity prices gained ground. But New York indexes were weak as markets reopened for business after superstorm Sandy forced a two-day shutdown of U.S. financial markets. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 63.11 points to 12,440.16. The TSX Venture Exchange was 7.95 points higher to 1,310.88. The Dow Jones industrials

found early support from the latest earnings report from General Motors Corp. and home improvement giant Home Depot, but at mid-afternoon the blue chip barometer was down 17.47 points to 13,089.74. The Nasdaq dipped 13.08 points to 2,974.87, reflecting a one per cent drop in Apple Inc. shares. The S&P 500 index gave back 1.21 points to 1,410.73. Analysts pointed out that the New York markets had little to react to over the past couple of days with no major economic reports, while many companies postponed the release of earn-

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to a U.S. election Tuesday that is too close to call and the approaching fiscal cliff. The Canadian dollar gave up early gains as the latest reading on economic growth missed expectations. The loonie was down 0.02 of a cent to 100.05 cents US after Statistics Canada reported that gross domestic product edged down 0.1 per cent in August, the first monthly decline since February 2012. A 0.2 per cent rise had been expected. GM shares rose $2.08 or 8.93 per cent to US$25.36 as its third-quarter profit fell 12 per cent to US$1.5 billion or 89 cents a share as losses grew in Europe and North American warranty costs cut into earnings. Excluding one-time items, GM made 93 cents per share, easily beating Wall Street expectations of 60 cents. Revenue grew 2.5 per cent to $37.6 billion. Home Depot stock was ahead 2.5 per cent to US$61.54 on the expectation of higher profits as hundreds of thousands of people get set to repair their homes. Experts expect damage from Sandy to total around US$20 billion, about half of that insured. Facebook was also a weight on the Nasdaq. Its stock fell 4.16 per cent to US$21.03 as the post-IPO lockup on about 229 million shares expired, making them available to the open market. CME Group’s Nymex headquarters and trading floor was also open on Wednesday and trading was being conducted on normal hours. The TSX base metals sector rose 1.3 per cent as December copper on the New York Mercantile Exchange gained one cent to US$3.52 a pound. Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) rose 62 cents to C$31.82. Sherritt International Corp. shares fell 17 cents to $4.31 as the miner swung to a $22.6-million loss in the third quarter on $42.8 million of net charges. Revenues fell nine per cent to $422.2 million due to lower nickel prices and volumes and lower exports of thermal coal, partially offset by higher fertilizer revenues and the impact of a weaker Canadian dollar. The gold sector was up about

1.5 per cent as December bullion climbed $7 to US$1,719.10 an ounce. Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) was ahead 25 cents to $40.52 while Iamgold (TSX:IMG) improved by 50 cents to C$15.63. Financials also provided lift to the TSX with Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) up 12 cents to $59.24. Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) announced Wednesday that the head of its international operations, Brian Porter, has been promoted to president of the bank. Porter takes over those duties from Rick Waugh, who continues his role as chief executive officer and Scotiabank shares were up 35 cents at $54.49. Most TSX sectors advanced but the energy sector was down 0.1 per cent as December crude contract rose 62 cents to US$86.30 a barrel. Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) lost 40 cents to $44.35. In Canada, Torstar Corp. (TSX:TS.B), the Toronto-based publisher of newspapers, books and digital content, said thirdquarter net income fell to $14.1 million, or 18 cents per share, from $25.2 million or 32 cents per share a year earlier. Ex-items earnings fell to 29 cents per share from 37 cents per share. Revenue was $355.3 million, down from $378.7 million a year before and its shares declined 49 cents to $8.11. Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) net earnings dropped to $32.6 million, from $43 million in the third quarter of 2011. Revenue slipped to just under $1.24 billion from just over $1.26 billion. Earnings per share before adjustments were 22 cents and 29 cents per share after adjustments in the three months ended Sept. 30, both below estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters and its shares slipped three cents to $11.04. There was also major merger and acquisition news to digest. Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSX:POT), the world’s largest fertilizer producer by market value, has confirmed there have been talks to increase its ownership stake with Israel Chemicals Ltd. Potash Corp. already owns 13.84 per cent of the company. The Canadian company

sought to increase its stake in ICL earlier this year to 25 per cent, but dropped its attempt in the summer after delays in the government review process. Potash shares were up 37 cents to $40.34. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,422.91 up 45.86 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,314.48 up 11.56 points TSX 60 — 711.58 up 1.57 points Dow — 13,096.46 down 10.75 points S&P 500 — 1,412.16 up 0.22 point Nasdaq — 2,977.23 down 10.72 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 100.10 cents US, up 0.03 of a cent Pound — C$1.6120, up 0.56 of a cent Euro — C$1.2948, down 0.03 of a cent Euro — US$1.2961, up 0.01 of a cent Oil futures: US$86.24 per barrel, up $0.56 (December contract) Gold Futures: US$1,719.10 per oz., up $7 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $33.657 per ounce, up $0.561 $1,082.07 per kg., up $18.03 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Tuesday at 1,314.48, up 11.56 points. The volume was 212.39 million shares at 4:20 p.m. ET. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov.’12 $2.40 lower $618.80; Jan ’13 $2.40 lower $615.60; March ’13 $2.30 lower $612.50; May ’13 $2.20 lower $608.20; July ’13 $1.80 lower $605.40; Nov. ’13 $2.00 lower $552.20; Jan. ’14 $3.10 lower $554.10; March ’14 $3.10 lower $554.40; May ’14 $3.10 lower $554.40; July ’14 $3.10 lower $554.40; Nov. ’14 $3.10 lower $554.40. Barley (Western): 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. Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 324,420 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 324,420.

Don’t get too secure in assets Feds to red-flag contracts awarded tied to home values: Carney to public servants already on pension BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Bank of Canada Mark Carney is advising Canadians not to get overly complacent about their financial security if it is tied to home values. The bank governor told the Senate banking committee Wednesday the levels of household debt-to-income are elevated at about 163 per cent, and he is not comforted much by the fact household worth is also “very high.” The problem with household assets is that most are tied to real estate, he said, so they can go up and down and are not always liquid. Carney said he’s seen people feel financially secure because their assets are worth more than their debt, then an economic shock occurs and real estate values plummet and they are unable to sell their homes. But they still have monthly mortgage payments to make. “We’ve seen it over and over and over again, most recently in the United States, where people get sucked into a balance sheet analysis that says, ‘I’m very wealthy because my assets are worth more than my debts,’ ” he explained. “But they are illiquid and they can’t service their debts because they lose their jobs or interest rates go up or both. And that causes the default.” That’s why he has been hammering away at the issue for some time, he said. According to Statistics Canada’s revision of historic measurements published earlier this month, Canadian households now owe a record 163 per cent more than their annual disposable income, about the level that exist-

TRIP: Step towards other projects “We’ve actually committed to doing this annually, so we may be going back a couple times a year for proper followup and to build on this initiative. “There’s got to be that follow-through; it’s just critical.” Woolrich sees his company’s Dominican Republic work as a stepping stone to other international projects. He’s scheduled to speak at a Mexican conference next week, and believes CPTED could help many other countries address their crime problems. “I look forward to doing some other work overseas.” Now in its fifth year of operation in Red Deer, SeCure Consulting is enjoying a growing de-

mand for its services in Alberta. “We’re experiencing tremendous growth in what we do,” said Woolrich. “This year has just been mind-boggling.” In addition to the Dominican Republic Safe Communities Initiative, Happy Earth Inc. is developing an organic farm in the country that Jones hopes will create jobs, and market opportuni-

ties for other farmers. It’s also pushing ecotourism, with the proceeds from Happy Earth’s business ventures used to promote community economic and social development. Happy Earth’s website can be found at www. happyearth.ca, while SeCure Consulting’s web address is www.targetcrime.ca. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The federal government plans to start red-flagging a popular — and legal — form of double-dipping by retired public servants. Beginning Jan. 1, any contract worth more than $10,000 awarded to a retired public servant on a federal pension will have to be disclosed publicly. Currently, departments and agencies must disclose contracts quarterly on their websites, but without any information about whether payments are supplementing the income of a pensioned federal bureaucrat. The issue came to light in the summer when an investigation showed that a dozen contracts — together worth $170,000 — were improperly awarded without competition to a former public servant. Canada’s procurement ombudsman, Frank Brunetta, slammed the Canada School of Public Service for the practice, but stopped short of identifying the contract winner — except to say he previously worked for Treasury Board. The new red-flag policy was announced Wednesday by Treasury Board President Tony Clement, who said any such contracts in his department will now need his approval before being awarded. “Former public servants have valuable experience and in-depth knowledge and those in receipt of a pension may be awarded contracts,” Clement said in a release.

“But it is important that it is done in a clear, transparent and up-front way.” Clement said all departments will also be required to inform their ministers of any such contracts. A spokeswoman for Clement, Andrea Mandel-Campbell, said “this is an area the minister has wanted to shine more light on for some time.” “The July ombudsman’s report cemented his belief that we need more transparency in regards to these contracts.” Wednesday’s measure got a lukewarm review from former public servant Allan Cutler, whose career was damaged when he blew the whistle on graft during the so-called Liberal sponsorship scandal. Cutler, who in 2008 co-founded a watchdog group called Canadians for Accountability, said the new policy still contains a major loophole. For example, a former public servant can join a firm that bids for a contract, then assigns the work to that pensioned person without the department aware of the relationship. Cutler says any such companies should be compelled to disclose these arrangements. Cutler said it is common in the federal government for high-level bureaucrats to award lucrative contracts to their former senior colleagues already in receipt of a pension. Under Treasury Board rules, there are restrictions on the amounts retired public servants on a pension can receive in federal contracts for the first year after leaving government.

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PAULY William “Bill” 1921-2012 Bill Pauly passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Rosefield Care Centre in Innisfail, Alberta, on October 27, 2012, the evening of his 59th wedding anniversary. Bill was born in the German community of Norka, Russia on April 28, 1921. As a young child, Bill, together with his parents John and Madeline and older sister Natalie, immigrated to Canada. The family settled on a farm n o r t h e a s t o f C a s t o r. B i l l started farming full-time with his parents after completing Grade 8, but he always tried to find time for the sports that he loved. During a stay in hospital, a young nurse named Frances Wideman caught his attention and they married on October 27, 1953. Bill and Frances welcomed five children into their home while on the farm, but desiring more opportunities for their growing family, they moved to Red Deer in 1969. Bill worked for several organizations before buying and operating his own business. In retirement Bill enjoyed woodworking, music and playing in a community band, helping with animals on the acreage, reading and studying his Bible, spending time with family, and making the best smoked sausage. As a young man Bill dedicated his life to Jesus, which was the defining moment of his life. He lived out his faith in all areas of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was honest, generous, and hardworking. His gentleness was evident to all. He acted justly, loved mercy, and walked humbly with his God. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” William Pauly is survived by his wife Frances of the Rosefield Care Centre, Innisfail, his children Rob (Lori) Pauly of Red Deer, Jan (Harley) Annett of Scapa, James (Bernie) Pauly of Victoria, B.C, Gary (Kathy) Pauly of Olds, and Donald (Kelly) Pauly of Lethbridge, fifteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. William Pauly touched and shaped our lives in many ways and he will be missed. A memorial service to celebrate the life of William Pauly will be held at the Crossroads Church in Red Deer on November 2, 2012 @ 2:00 pm. If friends desire, memorial gifts may be made to Crossroads Church Building Fund or a charity of the donors choice. Condolences for the late William Pauly may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Rebekah Sealock EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222.

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Mary Roberta Perry (nee Munn) passed away on October 28, 2012 at the age of 96 years. Bobbie is survived by her three daughters and one son; Marie Dick of Kelowna, British Columbia, Maureen Gongaware of Delburne, Alberta, Norma (Leslie) Deuchar of Joussard, Alberta and John Perry of Delburne, Alberta. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. Bobbie was predeceased by her husband John in 1992, daughter Joyce in 2008, parents Robert and Mary Munn, siblings Estelle Christianson, Marie Sparrow, Irma Munn, Hilda Munn and two brothers James and William Munn. Bobbie was born in Strathcona, Alberta on January 19, 1916, the youngest of seven children. She enjoyed her younger years attending the Conjuring Lake School. Bibbie’s summers were spent swimming in the Wizard Lake. As she became closer to her remaining years in school, sickness in the family required her to help at home. Bobbie met the love of her life while out for a walk. She came across a young handsome man by the name of John Perry fishing in the Conjuring Creek. The couple were married July 7, 1934 at the farm at Conjuring Lake. There life was very busy and was soon filled with five children. The Perry’s moved to the Great Bend district in 1948. Bobbie was a busy woman. She met every challenge the farm could present, always made sure her children were well dressed often sewing into the wee hours of the morning. At the age of 35, Bobbie was slowed down with rheumatic fever. Following this time in her life, she and her husband John took up square dancing, round dancing and travelling with friends and neighbours far and wide to keep their dancing skills honed up. In the summer of 1964, the travel bug got the Perry’s. It was off to England again making many very dear friends. These same people returned the visit in 1989 and toured Alaska with Bobbie and John. From 1992 on, Bobbie became involved in the senior activities in Delburne. She acquired a pleasure for playing cards at the drop in centre. She actually had a “29” hand in crib…lucky woman. Bobbie became very close friends with Florence Barrett. These two ladies loved to tour Delburne. Florence being the driver allowed them to spend many hours at the curling rink and the legion on Friday nights. They played shuffle board and were known to have a “wee nip”. The two friends spent many hours planning and seeing that good times were had by all in the drop in center in Delburne. A kind woman who dearly loved her family, Bobbie will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the honour of sharing her life. A memorial service will be held at the Delburne Community Hall on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Shealagh McClelland D.M. officiating. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Bobbie, memorial contributions may be made to the Delburne United Church in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and arrangements. 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at: www.brennenfuneralhome.com.

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P/T Professional Medical Secretary needed in Red Deer. Fax: 403-314-0499

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is looking for a FT Pharmacist, flexible shifts and excellent compensation packages. We have a great team here and are Personals looking forward to adding to it! Just a short commute from Sylvan Lake and Red ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 347-8650 Deer. Please call Dinah at 403-227-1111 or drop off a Can You Lose 5-10-15 resume in store. lbs for XMAS?? Yessss!! Earn Extra $$$$ too! Call toll free 1-877-724-2237 Oilfield V I S I T w w w. w a n t 2 l o s e weightnow.com APEX OILFIELD G E T Y O U R G R E AT SERVICES IS HIRING! SHAPE FOR XMAS!!!! Looking to fill the following If your weight is not be- positions in our Red Deer coming to YOU! location: Wellsite Trailer YOU should becoming to Service Technician, Pump US! and Tank Technician and V i s i t Shop Assistant. To apply: www.yourgr8shape.com email a resume to for trial offer. hr@apexoil.ca or fax Sherry 1-877-724-2237 403-314-3285.

309-3300 CLASSIFIEDS

800

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR (QA) Position is shop based out of our Hinton fabricaton shop.

Qualified Supervisors, KEY POSITION FUNCTIONS: Night Operators & *Ensure that all fabrication meets company and client Field Assistants guidelines & specifications If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and current safety certificates (1st Aid & H2S are the min. qualifications) to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad. We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted. CENTRAL AB based rig movers/heavy haulers seeking picker operators, bed truck drivers and winch tractor drivers. Top wages and benefits, Reply to : rigmovers2012 @gmail.com DEX Production Testing reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exp. day night supervisors & assistants. Competitive wage & benefit pkg. Email resume to: office@ dexproduction.com or fax 403-864-8284

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

Drillers and Driller Assistants with a Class 1 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

* Verification of all dimensions & orientations during and after fabrication.

* Verification of accuracy of material type and grade being used during fabrication. * Provide advice and support to managers and supervision for QA/OC needs and requirements. * Coordinate with QC personnel to maintain Quality Conrol Program. * Visual weld inspector ( if applicable). QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with precision dimension measurement techniques an asset. * Ability to read and understand drawings and technical documents. * Strong mechanical aptitude, a good work ethic and a willingness to learn. * Strong commitment to workplace safety. * Good communication and team skills. * Welding visual inspector certification preferred. SHIFT DESCRIPTION: * Shift will be based on a 10 on/4 off rotation. * H2S Alive, Standard First Aid and an in-house Drug/Alcohol test is pre-requisites. Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780-865-5829 Please quote Job.#66715 on resume.

RAI-LYNN OILFIELD HAULING Expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Journeyman heavy duty mechanic. Fax resume 403-782-6727 or email kurtis@ railynntrucking.com

SENIOR SURVEY Apprentice or PARTY CHIEF Journeyman Northcan Surveys Ltd. is Mechanics hiring Experienced Field Pile Drive Operators Technicians, throughout Pile Drive Assistants Alberta, with a minimum of 3 years experience, adept Field Supervisor All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate. We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment. Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011. The right candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls. LOCAL Oilfield Company seeking expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Wireline Toolhand /Salesman. Paid fuel and vehicle allowance. Send resume with expected salary to btopcanada@ hotmail.com

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

PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS & OPERATORS Day & Night Must have tickets. Top paid wages. Based out of Devon, AB. Email resume to: kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca Start your career! See Help Wanted

Q-TEST INSPECTION LTD.

in both field work and management responsibilities. Field work consists mainly of well site and pipeline surveys throughout Alberta. Those in good physical condition, hold a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and are willing to work out of town are encouraged to apply. Northcan Surveys Ltd. is based out of Calgary, Alberta and provides surveying, mapping and data management services to their clients in the petroleum industry throughout Alberta. Northcan offers an attractive work environment and benefits program. Resumes can be submitted in confidence to: Paul Densmore pdensmore@ northcan.com

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d FLOORHAND Locally based, home every night!

Qualified applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Emai: hr@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 STEAM TRUCK operator reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Must have experience and have clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract, all reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tickets and reliable transportation. Fax resume 403-348-2918 or email gelliott@telusplanet.net TEAM Snubbing now hiring operators and helpers. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

TKS

s now accepting applicaLacombe, AB tions for CGSB Level IIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Industries and CEDOS Work to start immediately Rig work - Vacuum / & run through to spring break. Sub-contractors Water Truck Operators a l s o n e e d e d . P h o n e Needed. Scheduled time off. Fax resume, & driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 403-887-5630 or email abstract, to (403)786-9915 qtestltd@telus.net

Oilfield

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

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Boâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill is looking for experienced line cooks. Competitive wages, bonus system, good work ethic, team player needed. 403-309-2200 attn: Jacquie

BOULEVARD Restaurant & Lounge Gasoline Alley Red Deer County Food & Beverage Server

820

Trades

850

Requires

TIM HORTONS

requires F/T Customer Service Night shift and afternoon shift..

Premium paid on night shift.

Health/Dental benefits, paid training, free uniforms. Apply in person North Hill #7 6721 Gaetz Ave. (Across from N. Walmart), Fax: 403-314-3212 PITA PIT RESTAURANT CLEARVIEW MARKET WAY, Red Deer IS NOW HIRING F/T permanent food counter attendant. Starting wage $11- $13/per hr., depending on work experience. Applicants must be willing to work shift rotation. Benefits is avail. Send resume to:restaurantbusiness@hotmail..ca

RAMADA INN & SUITES reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. F/T MAINTENANCE PERSON... Experience preferred. Pool operation an asset. On call rotation. Bonuses, Drop off resume to 6853 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

X-STATIC

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCED AND ENERGETIC P/T

FURIX ENERGY INC. is hiring a

Weld Spool Pipefitter

THE TRAVELMAN

FURIX ENERGY INC. is hiring

QA/QC Manager.

The ideal candidate must have vessel and pressure piping experience. Please forward your resume to kayla@furixenergy.com or fax to (403)348-8109.

FUTURE AG

in Red Deer is now accepting applications for an

Agricultural Technician / Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with Ag experience. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers.

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WE OFFER: Competitive Wages Annual work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus

Luggage & Swimwear Warehouse

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a Requires A FULL TIME & successful and growing PART TIME SALES organization, then forward associate for our Red Deer your resume to: store. (15 to 20 hrs. per wk) Future Ag Inc. Travel & ladies fashion Attn: Barry Cook experience a plus. NO Box 489 $14.00/HR. Sundays, or holidays. Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 To prepare and cook all starting wage $11.00 Fax (403) 342-0396 food up to standard, clean Fax resume to Email: barryg@futureag.ca kitchen and maintain hy(403)348-2033 or email: giene follow recipes, assist richard@thetravelman.com FUTURE AG in Rimbey is in receiving and storing now accepting applications WORLDLYNX WIRELESS for an Agricultural Kitchen Helper Bell Mobility Store is Technician / Heavy Duty $11/hr HIRING in RED DEER! Mechanic with Ag To clean kitchen following Join a experience. Live the life safety and hygiene growing company and be style of Central Alberta and standards. Clean utensils, part of a successful team! be home at night. Work for cutlery, crockery and Positions available as one of the few family glassware items. STORE MANAGER and owned dealerships where Clean floors. RETAIL SALES we care about our emAssist in prep. CONSULTANT for our new ployees and customers. All positions are store opening in November Shift Work & Weekends. in Red Deer. Please We offer: Fax resume 780-702-5051 send your resume to careers@ DISHWASHER at Fusion Cafe â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Wages worldlynxwireless.com. North end. Apply in person. â&#x20AC;˘ Annual work boot reimbursement HOLIDAY INN â&#x20AC;˘ RRSP Plan Teachers/ EXPRESS â&#x20AC;˘ Benefit Package Tutors â&#x20AC;˘ Sick Days RED DEER â&#x20AC;˘ Tuition reimbursement Is seeking Sylvan Learning Centre program for apprentices FRONT DESK CLERK requires permanent part â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly Bonus * Answer phone calls time teacher or 4th year * Take reservations education student for after If you are looking for a * Check in/out Guests school hours 4-8 PM rewarding career with a Balance cash out Monday - Thursday and successful and growing & Attend to guest needs Saturday 9-1 PM. Call organization, then forward $14.00/hr. Dianne at 403-341-6110 your resume to: for interview. HOUSEKEEPING ROOM Future Ag Inc. ATTENDANT Attn: Paula * Clean and vacuum Box 140 rooms, public areas, pool Trades Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 etc. Fax (403) 843-2790 Replenish amenities, Email paulam@futureag.ca linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn AUTOMOTIVE FUTURE AG, a safety stardands progressive Case IH SERVICE $14.00/hr. Equipment Dealer in All positions are Shift work TECHNICIANS Stettler is now & weekends (Hyundai Master accepting applications Fax Resume to: for a Parts Manager or Technicians Required) 780-702-5051 Lead Counter Parts Two full time, permanent person. Live the life style HOLIDAY INN of Central Alberta and be positions in Red Deer, AB Red Deer South, home at night. Work for From $29.75/hr to $33.00/hr Gasoline Alley one of the few family owned dealerships where Vehicle maintenance Is Seeking we care about our service, replace, ďŹ x, adjust FRONT DESK CLERK employees and customers. systems and components, * Answer phone calls steering, brakes, Successful candidate will * Take reservations suspension, transmission, be a team player with * Check in/out Guests electronics, electrical, strong social skills. * Balance cash out engines and accessories. Counter and Management & Attend to guest needs experience an asset. $ 14.00/hr Apply in person with Computer literacy and HOUSEKEEPING ROOM resume and Hyundai knowledge of DIS Parts ATTENDANT certiďŹ cation in person to program a definite asset * Clean and vacuum rooms Lindsay but not mandatory. public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, Gary Moe We offer: linens & towels Hyundai * Adhere to Holiday Inn â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive Wages 7652 Gaetz Ave safety standards â&#x20AC;˘ Annual Work boot $ 14.00/hr Red Deer reimbursement All positions are 403-350-3000 â&#x20AC;˘ RRSP Plan Shift Work & weekends â&#x20AC;˘ Benefits Package Fax resume CLASSIC DREAM â&#x20AC;˘ Sick Days 780 - 702-5051 MACHINES AUTOMOTIVE â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly Bonus LUAU Investments Ltd. requires autobody techni(O/A Tim Hortons) cian to restore and refinish If you are looking for a Food Counter Attendant classic vehicles. rewarding career with a F/T shift work (open 24 hrs) Fax resume 403-341-4946 successful and growing Must be avail. weekends organization, then forward $11.00 per hour. your resume to: CUNNINGHAM 4217 - 50 Ave. ELECTRIC LTD. 6721 - 50 Ave. Future Ag Inc. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s res./comm. 7111 - 50 Ave. Attn: Human Resources timhire@telus.net Journeyman Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Electricians RAMADA INN & SUITES Fax 403-342-0396 or email to start immed. Competireqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. to karinw@futureag.ca tive wages and benefits. BREAKFAST ROOM Fax resume to ATTENDANTS, Local company looking for 403-342-4022 or drop off Early shifts, experienced residential at #7 7880-48 Ave. email: Must be reliable. Own and commercial service cunnelec@telusplanet.net transportation an asset. technician with current AlGuaranteed 6 hrs per day. FOUNDATION company in berta gas/plumbing ticket. Rate $13.00/hr. Benefit package after 3 Red Deer currently seekMonthly bonuses. months, wages based on ing experienced Drop off resume at: experience. Email: Commercial Foundation 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer info@serviceplumbing.ca Form Workers. Please fax or fax 403-342-4433 or fax to (403) 342-2025 resume to 403-346-5867 $12.25/hr. To provide Food & Beverage service, handle cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Trades

850

LOOKING FOR FULL TIME FRAMER / FRAMERS HELPER to work in Sylvan Lake. Exp. in renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and new construction. Have inside work for most of winter. POSITION FILLED

Required Immediately The largest after market parts distributor in Canada is seeking a H.D Parts person to join our experienced team in Red Deer. This individual would require basic knowledge of the heavy-duty truck and trailer market with excellent knowledge of truck and trailer brake and suspension parts. The individual would have to be able to work unsupervised in a fast paced environment. They should also possess customer service skills that would be used daily by phone and for walk in clients. This position offers above average salary and is a full time position. We offer complete benefit package along with pension plan. Please forward your resume to: Traction Heavy Duty 8045 Edgar Industrial Crescent Red Deer Ab T4P 3R2 OR FAX 1-403-342-7377 Email rcain@uapinc.com

JOURNEYMAN Electricians and Instrument Hands reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. for work in Central Alberta. Also looking for apprentices . Oilfield exp. an asset. Please forward your resume to jobs@ nexsourcepower.com or fax 403-887-4945 LOOKING for apprentice or journeyman mechanic. Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911 LOOKING for challenging and rewarding career in the automotive service industry on classic and modern vehicles? Fax resume to Classic Dream Machines Automotive at 403-341-4946

840

P/T SNOW REMOVAL OPERATORS reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d for the winter season. Experienced skidsteer and loader operators are needed for busy commercial snow removal season. Must be able to work nights. Please call Travis for details at 403-588-4503

800

MEAT MANAGER

required immediately. Individual must be highly organized, customer oriented, & have retail meat cutting experience, Competitive salary, benefits. Full and part time meat cutting positions also available. Apply in person to Sobeys, Highway 2A, Lacombe, or fax resume 403-782-5820.

MICRON INDUSTRIES

is a licensed inspection facility specializing in cryogenic tank repairs and stainless braided hose assembly. Currently seeking

3rd Year or Journeyman Welders, Tig Welders, B Pressure Welders Weekdays 7:00-4:30. No eves or wknd work. Exc. working conditions. Benefits after 3 months. Fax resume to 403-346-2072 or email patty.micron@telus.net MICRON INDUSTRIES is a licensed inspection facility specializing in cryogenic tank repairs and is currently seeking a HD Mechanic, min 2nd yr apprentice. Trailer experience preferred. Weekdays 7:00-4:30. No eves or wknd work. Exc. working conditions. Benefits after 3 months. Fax resume to 403-346-2072 or email patty.micron@telus.net NEED EXPERIENCED ROOFERS / ROOFING CREWS for Central AB work. Call Miles 403-896-9045

WANTED

Experienced Glazers Driver Licence is a must. 403-347-9320 SIDER /helper, wanted for small construction company. % pd. on experiecne. Call Dean @ 302-9210.

SECURITAS CANADA Hiring Immediate FT & Casual

EMR or EMT Security Personnel for Dispatching Position Securitas Canada is looking for qualified Security Staff for a Petro-Chemical plant outside of Red Deer. Minimum Qualification: * Alberta Security License *EMR- ACP certified *Class 4 license *Bondable *Good interpersonal skills *Good communication skills *Computer knowledge, previous emergency experience, previous security experience, client interaction experience an asset WHY SECURITAS: *Extended Health and welfare plan *Above average wages *Fully Paid uniform *All training time paid *Dedicated quality group. *Room to learn and grow. How to apply: Apply on line at: http://www.securitas. com/ca/enca/Career/ On this web site you can click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;On line Applicationâ&#x20AC;? and submit it to the Edmonton Branch. Email: Dillicj@Novachem.com Fax: 403-314-8475 Integrity - Vigilance Helpfulness

BUSY CENTRAL AB company reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Class 1 drivers to pull decks. Assigned truck, exc. wages and benefits pkg. Paid extras. Family orientated. Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm

services CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430 To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call ClassiďŹ eds 403-309-3300 classiďŹ eds@reddeeradvocate.com

1010

Accounting

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

Contractors

1100

BASEMENT developments/renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Quality workmanship. Rod Smith Const. Ltd. 403-742-3148 BRIANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 392-1980

COUNTERTOPS

Kitchen renovations Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 DALEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOME RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 302-9210.

Eavestroughing

1130

WINTER PREP SPECIAL Starting @ $100. 403-391-2169

Escorts

1165

*LEXUS* 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT BEAUTIFUL college girl ROXY 403-848-2300

EDEN

587-877-7399 10am- 2am LEXI, Blonde, Babe, 27. No Agency Fees 403-396-8884

Escorts

1165

EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049

Fireplaces

1200

F & J Renovations. We do it all. Good rates and references available so call John at 403-307-3001 jbringleson@shaw.ca GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Massage Therapy

1280

Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445 HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE

Feeling 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

1290

CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned. 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

1175

TIM LLOYD. WETT certified. Inspections, installs, chimney sweeps & service 403-340-0513

Handyman Services

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346

Painters/ Decorators

1310

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

Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Services

1372

ATTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Call 403-346-7777 Better For Cheaper with a Low Price Guarantee. helpinghandshomesupport.com

Snow Removal

1380

SECOND 2 NONE Snow removal services Free est. 403-302-7778

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860

Truckers/ Drivers

wegot

850

Speak to a recruiter at 1.800.9SANJEL, e-mail careers@sanjel.com, or drop your resume and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract off at the Red Deer Coiled Tubing Shop located at 4100 77th Street.

850

Trades

H.D Parts Person

COCKTAIL SERVERS

830

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

Must have weld spooling Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence pipefitting experience. preferred. Fax or email P l e a s e f o r w a r d y o u r info@goodmenroofing.ca resume to: or (403)341-6722 kayla@furixenergy.com or NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! fax to (403)348-8109.

Apply in person after 3 pm. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Sales & Distributors

850

Trades

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.

NIGHT OWLS

269774K1-14

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

Daily, the Red Deer Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

CENTRAL ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAILY NEWSPAPER

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 D3

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

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

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! • •

EXPERIENCED

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

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 DRIVERS & SWAMPERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

DRIVERS WANTED

Aggressive Energy Inc. is looking for class 1 tank truck drivers. We specialize in the transportation of Class 8 Corrosive liquids in the Fort St. John, Fort Nelson area. We offer top wages, benefits and monthly guarantees. Flexible work schedule. Please fax resume & driver abstract to 250-787-0030. Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

DRIVERS wanted for tanker work in central and southern Alberta. Oilfield exp. an asset. Top wages + benefits for long term employees. Nearly new trucks with sleepers, microwave, fridges and many more features. Scheduled time off and regular shifts on. Call 403-588-6285 588-05590. 403-227-2569 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Established Manufacturing Company looking for a delivery and pick-up driver. Clean Class 5 license required. Deliveries to/from Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Stettler with 3-ton deck truck. Excellent Benefit package. To apply please email your resume to wehaveworkforu@ gmail.com.

880

ADULT CARRIER NEEDED

GED Preparation Community Support Worker Program Morning, Afternoon And Evening P/T Classes

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training

340-1930

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEERPARK Duncan Cres./ Dennison Cres. area $129/MO. ALSO Dunning Crsc. Depalme St. $50/mo. ALSO Dunham Close & Dandell Close area $130/mo. LANCASTER 1/2 of Lampard Crsc $65/mo. ROSEDALE Robinson Cres./ Reinholt Ave. area $173/MO

ADULT & Youth Carrier Needed For Delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in

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

JOHNSTONE PARK Jacobs Close James, Johns St. & Jewell St.

MOUNTVIEW 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/yr 1-1/2 hrs. per day

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

********** PINES PAGE AVE. & PHELAN CLOSE Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Adult & Youth Carrier Needed For Delivery of Flyers, Express & Sunday Life in

Please contact Rick at 403-314-4303

JOHNSTONE PARK Jacobs Close James, Johns St. & Jewell St.

880

BURNCO Rock Products Ltd has a full-time opening for the position of Quarry Foreman, in our Calgary area. This position reports directly to Division Manager, Landscape. The major responsibilities of this position include: - Managing and training Employees - Supervising the operation and maintenance of production plants and Quarry operations - Ensuring a safe working environment - Hiring and supervising all required staff - Ensuring quality of all products - Monitoring all costs associated with the plant operation - Responsible for shipping products for re-sale Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications: - Knowledge of blasting, crushing and screening hard rock products - Sales experience - Mechanically inclined - Good written, verbal and computer skills - Experience operating Loaders or Excavators - Valid Class 1 Driver’s License - Travel will be required Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume by November 9, 2012 to: BURNCO Rock Products Ltd Fax: (403) 440-3454 Attention: Human Resources OR E-mail: careers@burnco.com We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

*********** PINES

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE AND EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA

880

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail.

BOWER AREA

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

Barrett Dr. Bettenson St. Best Crsc./ Berry Ave. NGLEWOOD

Also for the afternoon & morning delivery in Town of Penhold!

Ingram Close LANCASTER AREA

Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook 1 day per wk. No collecting!!

Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Langford Cres. Law Close/ Lewis Close SUNNYBROOK AREA

Please contact QUITCY

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

Sherwood Cres.

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

Now Hiring Distribution Coordinator

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300 Start your career! See Help Wanted

Key Responsibilities: -Implementation, management, development and oversight of the creation of various marketing & distribution publications; -Development of promotional calendars and various brand initiatives in concert with Chatters manufacturers and other corporate departments; -Relationship management with key manufacturers, vendors and related advertising personnel; -Assistance with the planning of flow and promotional inventory for the distribution centre; -Ongoing support to all stores within the chain on items related to the purchase and distribution of inventory from the corporate head office.

FULL Time Warehouse Person Central Alberta Tile Cost $200 One is looking for full time SCHOOL WILL BE warehouse person. STARTING NOV. 5 Position requires a valid Upon successfully drivers licence and completing and passing involves some heavy Deer Park course, work is available lifting. Hours are Monday Dempsey St. area for casual to part time through Friday and hours to start. $402/mo. approximately one Must be able to obtain Saturday every 3 weeks. ALSO Security Clearance Check Excellent wages & Davison Dr. area from local RCMP benefits. Resumes can be $530/mo. Please telephone and submitted by e-mail to Qualifications: leave a message for brad@catile1. -Excellent interpersonal, April M. 403-346-3339 com, fax (403.346.3000) or ALSO people management, can be dropped off in Clearview Ridge F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. organizational, communiperson at #9, 7619 -50 Ave Apply in person Timberlands area cation, analytical & Red Deer, AB. w/resume: Highland Green problem solving skills $321 monthly Value Drug Mart. GREENHOUSE WORKER required; Call Jamie wanted at Meadowbrook -Strong computer skills Celebrate your life Greenhouses, Penhold including MS Word, 403-314-4306 with a Classified 14 F/T seasonal positions. Outlook, Excel, and ANNOUNCEMENT for more info Training provided. Start PowerPoint (experience Feb. 2013. $9.75/ hr, 44 with Distribution software hrs./ 5 days per week, systems an asset); Misc. 3 month period. Fax -Must be very detail resume 403-886-2252 Help orientated, have a strong work ethic and KEY Towing & Storage Alaccountability to get the berta Ltd. req’s an exp’d. ® job done, and be able to dispatcher. Knowledge of set priorities and juggle Red Deer and area is esseveral tasks concurrently. sential. Experience in the towing industry would be Benefits include RRSP an asset. Requirements are computer skills, able to program, health and dental benefits, workplace multi task and have good development and other people skills. Fax resume Looking for highly motivated hard working Sales opportunities to grow to 403-346-0295. within the company. Representatives for city and rural area pure kiosk. MOBIL 1 Lube Express Remuneration will be STARS Calendar has immediate openings in Fund Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. commensurate with Tech. Fax 403-314-9207 qualifications. Development. Work in a fun team environment and Apply in confidence to earn up to $1000 per week. Vehicle is required. R E L I A B L E C L E A N I N G careers@chatters.ca personnel req’d. for Red Previous sales experience would be an asset. Deer area.. $17/hr. email Peavey Industries resume to icshine_cleaning For interview please contact us at: Warehouse workers @hotmail.com Phone 780-399-4977 REQUIRED IMMED. Temporary P/T 20 hrs./week, 4 pm. - 8 pm. Misc. Mon. - Fri. Please drop off (1-877-778-8288) Help resume to Peavy Industries Ltd. 7740-40 Ave. Red Deer or fax 403-346-3432 Attn: Carolynn DRIVEN TO EXCEL SIDING HELPERS req’d. FROM START TO FINISH requires Willing to train. Construction exp. an asset. Starting wage negotiable. Bob (403)872-1312

STARS

403-516-3838

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

269390K5

End Dump Drivers Truck and Wagon Drivers Super B Drivers Lowbed Drivers

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

880

HEAVY DUTY TIRE TECHNICIAN LUBE TECHNICIAN

Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

We are looking for a full-time permanent tire technician & lube technician for our Rocky Mountain House location. • Competitive industry wages • Fully equipped modern facility

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

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Misc. Help

880

www.air-ristocrat.com Gary 403-302-7167

BUILDERS

www.liveyourlifebetter.com Lose weight naturally with Z-Trim www.dontforgetyourvitamins.net The greatest vitamins in the world www.matchingbonus123.usana.com the best...just got better!!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES PET ADOPTION

www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments

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

REAL ESTATE RENTALS www.homefinders.ca Phone 403-340-3333

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

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

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

COMPUTER REPAIR

WEB DESIGN

www.albertacomputerhygiene.com

affordablewebsitesolution.ca

AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

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

920

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Auctions

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

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

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

1640

Tools

MILLER Wolf Pack 175 $1100; gas driven air comp r e s s o r 3 8 c f m 11 h p Honda engine w/electric start $1000, 403-304-5035

Farmers' Market

1650

BROWN EGGS AND LAMB now has free range pork : gourmet hams and sausage. Phone 403-782-4095

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

1710

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042 J.H. CONNOR wringer washing machine, model 852G asking $25, 403-556-6473 RAINBOW VACUUMS New and reconditioned. Call Dave for 75th anniversary specials. 780-962-3733

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DOWNSIZING

- Concrete Batch Plant Operator - Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers - Steel Reinforcement Labourers - Overhead Crane Operators - General Labourers - Site Supervisor - Quality Control Personnel

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 403-346-7273 www.albertanewhomes.com Stevenson Homes. Experience the Dream.

www.ultralife.bulidingonabudjet.com MLM’ers attract new leads for FREE!

We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

www.workopolis.com Red Deer Advocate - Job Search

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

is expanding its facility to double production.

www.greathealth.org Cancer Diabetes DIET 350-9168

www.fantahomes.com 403-343-1083 or 403-588-9788 www.masonmartinhomes.com Mason Martin Homes 403-342-4544 www.truelinehomes.com True Line Homes 403-341-5933 www.jaradcharles.com BUILDER M.L.S

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. 302-0582 Free Delivery BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582. DBLE. bed c/w mattress and bookcase headboard $50, recliner, exc cond. $100, solid office desk $25, 403-346-5360

www.antlerhillelkranch.com Peak Performance VA 227-2449

267420K1-30

BALLOON RIDES

900

BED ALL NEW,

HEALTH & FITNESS

19166TFD28

ASSOCIATIONS

Employment Training

Household Furnishings

TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300 www.centralalbertahomebuilders.com Central AB Home Builders 403-346-5321 www.reddeer.cmha.ab.ca Canadian Mental Health Assoc. www.realcamping.ca LOVE camping and outdoors? www.diabetes.ca Canadian Diabetes Assoc. www.mycommunityinformation.com /cawos/index.html www.reddeerchamber.com Chamber of Commerce 403-347-4491

P/T OPPORTUNITY 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

Great Earning Potential Paid Weekly

860

THE TASTY BAKERY PACKAGING & COUNTER SALES

RED DEER WORKS

880

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

880

Misc. Help

STERLING CLEANERS: Requires a PRESSER with experience or will train. Apply within 4810 - 52nd St.,Red Deer

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

Viscount Dr./ Violet Place Victor Close Vold Close

GAMES DEALER SCHOOL

Misc. Help

Please contact QUITCY

Ainsworth Crsc. Asmundsen Ave. Archibald Crsc. Arnold Close/ Amlee Close

VANIER AREA

Call Rick at 403-314-4303

For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m. Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in

880

CARRIERS NEEDED

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

NORMANDEAU Nichols Crsc. & Nyberg Ave.

Misc. Help

Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Must have a reliable vehicle

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

• • • •

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for Morning Newspaper delivery in the Town of Stettler Earn $440 or $500/mo. for 1 hr. or less 6 days a week

********** PINES LODGE & PALLO CLOSE ********** PAGE AVE. & PHELAN CLOSE

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

PAYNE & PARSONS CLOSE

MICHENER West of 40th Ave. North of Ross St. area $215.00/mo. Good for adult w/a small car .

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

www.academicexpress.ca

*********** JOHNSTONE CROSSING Jack & Jenner Crsc.

for delivery of morning paper 6:30 a.m. 6 days a wk For GLENDALE & NORMANDEAU

TRUCK DRIVER w/ Class 3 & air endorsements. Send resume to: canpak@xplornet.com

Truckers/ Drivers

880

Misc. Help

217865

OWNER OPERATORS

880

Misc. Help

ADULT UPGRADING

CENTRAL AB based rig movers/heavy haulers seeking picker operators, bed truck drivers and winch tractor drivers. Top wages and benefits, Reply to : rigmovers2012 @gmail.com

Central AB based trucking company reqires

860

Misc. Help

269376J31-K5

860

Truckers/ Drivers

268741K2

Truckers/ Drivers

FUTON, like new cond. w/10” thick mattress, $120 call Viki 403-346-4263 LAZY Boy chair $50; kitchen chrome table, seats 4-6 $50 403-347-2683 LOVESEAT RECLINER & ROCKER, 3-in-one. 1yr. old Dark brown. Paid $750, asking $500. 403-343-0032 SENIORS DOWNSIZING FREE Futon, like new, Paid $300 (Have receipt). You pick up in Bower area. 403-343-6306 WALL Unit w/9 shelves, self supporting, $60; Wall unit w/4 shelves, self supporting, $60; Dresser w/mirror & 3 drawers, $60. 403-314-2026

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 Misc. for Sale

1760

8x16’ x 11’ high, calf chop s h e l f f e e d e r, w o o d e n frame, metal roof, $200, 403-556-6473 AMWAY air filter system $190 403-347-2683 NEW tempered glass fish tank and stand $75; brass 5 pce. fireplace set, $50, also grate $20, 403-728-3375

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

Manufactured Homes

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Sharon 403-550-8777

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390 4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes Houses/ 4 PLEX, 3 bdrm, 5 appls, 2 Duplexes

3020

3050

baths, rent $995 1/2 DUPLEX 4 bdrms, 2 up 403-346-4596 2 down, family room, 5 OFFICE desk $90; wooden s w i v e l h i g h b a c k s t o o l appls, fenced yard, outside concrete patio, shed, n/s, Suites $90 403-347-2683 no pets avail. Nov. 15, rent WOOD burnt picture of $1350,+ utils, DD moose, one of a kind $60; $1000 403-347-6889 1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. Wrangler jacket size med., Clean, quiet bldg. 4 BDRM. totally reno’d $40; Cabella bib stye pants Call 318-0901. sz. large orange, $20; drift executive home in Clearview. wood very decorative, $45. PET FRIENDLY 1 BDRM. apt. in Penhold, 403-314-2026 5 appls. fenced yard. $2300 $740/mo. Avail. immed. + utils. Linda, 403-356-1170 Incl. most utils, no pets. Call 403-886-5288 BLACKFALDS. Newly reno’d Office 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 1 BDRM. with balcony, no Supplies dev. bsmt heated garage. kids/pets, $625 rent/s.d., N/S, $1675 w/no pets, Call 403- 227-1844. CREDENZA, 54x19x28, $1775 w/pets. + utils Good cond. $40. + s.d. Credit ref’s req’d. You Looking? 403-346-2920 Avail. Immed. 403-391-4100 2 & 3 bdrm. suites. Something for Everyone EXECUTIVE HOME REQ’S Heat/water/parking incl., Everyday in Classifieds Call 403-342-2899 AN EXECUTIVE FAMILY. Nov. 1st. 4500 sq.ft., 3 bdrm A Great Location + office, att. garage, heated Unit. floors, room for RV. Option A d u l t B l d g . Cats Heat/Water/parking incl’d to purchase avail. N/S, no pets. Call 403-342-2899 $3200 + s.d. + utils. Credit 2 FEMALE kittens to give ref’s req’d. 403-588-9602 QUIET LOCATION away, litter box trained, HALF DUPLEX, 3 bdrm., 2 bDRM. adult building. 403-343-8727 after 6 p.m. $950 , utils not incl., avail Heat/water/parking incl. end of Oct. completely 3 FANCY KITTENS Call 403-342-2899 reno’d. no pets, Parkvale, FOR SALE $60. SYLVAN Lake 2 bdrm. 1 **RENTED** 403-887-3649 bath $800 incl water, parkMICHENER, 4 bdrm., 6 FREE KITTENS i n g , l a u n d r y, n o p e t s single garage, . 2 baths, Grey, black & white. 587-876-1862 family room, 5 appls. yard, North of Sylvan Lake. no pets, n/s, $1350, 403-748-2748 318-0136 Rooms ROSS ST. 4 bdrm. house For Rent 2 baths, 4 appls, yard, no Dogs pets, n/s, $1300 318-0136 ROOM in Westpark, n/s, no pets. Furnished. TV & AUSTRALIAN pups, 6 utils incl. 403-304-6436 Condos/ mos. 2 miniature. 1 toy, shots and dewormed. $250 Townhouses ROOMS FOR RENT, plus, 780-372-2387 close to uptown. Employed person. Rent $425/mo, 1 BDRM. condo at WhisOne on one Training s.d. $250, 403-350-4712 pering Pines, beautiful Complete obedience course view of Pine Lake, $800 Harness pull training for sport ROOMS Highland Green RENTED Skijoring/scooter course fully furn., 6 appls, basic KYTE CRES. Eric Touche 403-505-1392 cable and utils. incld., emtouche@gmail.com bdrms. keyed, $450/mo., + Lovely 3 level exec. SD, working only. Avail. 3 bdrm. townhouse SILVER Lab pups P.B. immed. 403-342-4604 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, Parents CKC reg. vet checked, concrete patio, blinds, 1st shots. 3 F, 3 M. $600 front/rear parking, no dogs, 403-843-6564, 785-5772 n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Warehouse Space Avail. Nov. 1. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 Sporting BRAND new 9900 sq. ft. Goods SOUTHWOOD PARK ready for lease fall 2012 on 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, Golden West Ave 358-3500 BENELLI MR1semi auto rifle. generously sized, 1 1/2 223 Non-restricted. New baths, fenced yards, this year, scope and more Mobile full bsmts. 403-347-7473, optional, Must have PAL! Lot Sorry no pets. $1600 obo www.greatapartments.ca Jon 403-506-7577 LACOMBE new park, Riverfront Estates animal friendly. Your mobile You can sell your guitar Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, for a song... or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. or put it in CLASSIFIEDS bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, Excellent 1st time home and we’ll sell it for you! blinds, large balcony, buyers. 403-588-8820 no pets, n/s, $1195 PARKER HALE #4 MK 1 303 or $1220 along the river. MOBILE HOME PAD, in BNP. 4x38 Bushnell. Sport Red Deer Close to Gaetz, SD $1000. avail. view. Case & shells. $250. 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Nov. 1 & 15 403-340-2452 PAL needed Sharon 403-550-8777 403-304-7576 347-7545

3060

1800

Misc. For Rent

3200

RV LOT FOR RENT Available Nov-March Desert Shadows RV Resort Cathedral City, CA 403-358-3095 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Houses For Sale

Trucks

5050

2005 & 2006 DODGE 3500 front bumpers; 2011 Dodge 5500 front bumper $300/ea. 403-304-5035

2003 FORD 150 Lariat, 4x4 tow pkg., new tires, $5900 1992 18ft. Travel Trailer, dual wheels, both exc.cond. $5000. Both for $9900. 403-843-6858

4020

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

2003 F150 Sport trac 4x4 Crewcab, fully loaded, leather seats, sun roof & box cover. Good shape, mech. inspected $6600. 403-348-9746

1830

3030

3140

1860

3190

Collectors' Items

1870

COCA Cola Barbies, still in boxes; Grease Barbie Sandy $50/ea. 403-318-6970

Travel Packages

1900

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

Manufactured Homes

3040

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

A MUST SEE!

Only

Horses

2140

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

Classified does it all!

To place an ad, call 309-3300. To subscribe, call 314-4300.

Lots For Sale

4160

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe. Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820

Cars

264155J1-K30

5030

Renter’s Special FREE Cable 2 & 3 bedroom

Fully loaded, 100,000 km. $13,900 obo. 403-358-9625

modular/mobile homes

1997 NEON, 5 spd., 2 dr. clean, red, 403-352-6995 1995 CHEV Cavalier $200; car runs but selling for parts, tires and muffler good. 403-872-2777

in pet friendly park

Starting at

1982 TOYOTA 77,000 orig. kms, $3500 403-227-5682

849

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TWO 2005 HONDA quads 4x4 400/500. $4500 each, nice shape, 3000/3800 kms 403-348-9746

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585 WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notices

6010

Notice To Creditors And Claimants

Estate of Marjorie Lorraine Young who died on July 31, 2012 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by December 1, 2012 and provide details of your claim with: Keith R. Lamb at Johnston Ming Manning LLP Barristers and Solicitors 4th Floor, 4943 - 50 Street Red Deer, AB. T4N 1Y1 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. 266538J18,25

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

1 & 2 bedroom suites

• Great location • 6 appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, microwave). • Balcony • Window Coverings • Adults only 21+ • No Pets

Daily, the Red Deer Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

Be the ﬁrst tenants to move into our brand new building

Rents from $800 - $1375

CALL: 403-302-7896 Email: info@timberstone.com timberstonevillage.com

ATV's

2007 HONDA ACCORD

266327K30

Put the power of classified to work for you today.

New Executive

3 bdrm. 2 bath HOME in Red Deer. Immediate possession 10 yr warranty. Own it for $1345/mo. OAC 403-346-3100, 347-5566

5000-5300

3060

• Helps lost pets find their families • Brings buyers and sellers together • Serves as a key resource for renters • Helps families find new homes • Puts individuals in touch with each other • Provides job seekers with career information • Serves as a great guide to garage sales • Makes selling and shopping simple

4090

CLASSIFICATIONS

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable

The Red Deer Advocate Clas/month sified is the community’s number-one information centre Sharon (403) 550-8777 and marketplace. It serves as the best single www.lansdowne.ca source for selling items, seeking jobs, finding housing, meeting new people and Suites more.

Red Deer Advocate Classified:

OPTION TO PURCHASE AVAILABLE! Executive home req’s an executive family. Nov. 1st. 4500 sq.ft., 3 bdrm + office, att. garage, heated floors, room for RV. N/S, no pets. $3200 + s.d. + utils. 1986 CHEV 1/2 TON 4X4, Credit ref’s req’d 403-588-9602 new tires, rally rims, all new body panels, muffler, shocks, 350 crate eng., 350 turbo tranny, frame off Manufactured resto, exc. paint, underHomes coated box and cab, offers, call 403-357-4076. MUST SELL By Owner $7,000. Sharon 403-550-8777

wheels

20,000with Intro

264152J1-K30

2000-2290

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1996 Dodge Ram, 3500, dual wheel, 4x4 air bag susp., 296,000 kms. trans., front & rear end work done in last 25,000 kms., Exc. running cond. Phone 403-396-2009 1991 FORD Ranger E/C V6, 5 spd, $1250 403-304-5035

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

www.lansdowne.ca

AGRICULTURAL

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. $275,000. 403-346-7920 for appt. to view

LOT at Whispering Pines Golf Resort, Pine Lake, AB. Great spot to park 5th wheel or build. Rent to own. Call David 780-482-5273

Sharon (403) 550-8777 CLASSIFICATIONS

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

3090

1840

Government think-tank wants end to China’s onechild policy

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BEIJING — A government think-tank is urging Chinese leaders to start phasing out China’s one-child policy immediately and allow two children for every family by 2015, a daring proposal to do away with the unpopular policy. Some demographers see the timeline put forward by the China Development Research Foundation as a bold move by the body close to the central leadership. Others warn that the gradual approach, if implemented, would still be insufficient to help correct the problems that China’s strict birth limits have created. Xie Meng, a press affairs official with the foundation, said the final version of the report will be released “in a week or two.” But Chinese state media have been given advance copies. The official Xinhua News Agency said the foundation recommends a two-child policy in some provinces from this year and a nationwide two-child policy by 2015. It proposes all birth limits be dropped by 2020, Xinhua reported. “China has paid a huge political and social cost for the policy, as it has resulted in social conflict, high administrative costs and led indirectly to a long-term gender imbalance at birth,” Xinhua said, citing the report. But it remains unclear whether Chinese leaders are ready to take up the recommendations. China’s National Population and Family Planning Commission had no immediate comment on the report Wednesday. Known to many as the one-child policy, China’s actual rules are more complicated. The government limits most urban couples to one child, and allows two children for rural families if their firstborn is a girl. Numerous other exceptions include looser rules for minority families and a two-child limit for parents who are themselves both singletons. Cai Yong, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, said the report holds extra weight because the think-tank is under the State Council, China’s Cabinet. He said he found it remarkable that state-backed demographers were willing to publicly propose such a detailed schedule and plan on how to get rid of China’s birth limits. “That tells us at least that policy change is inevitable, it’s coming,” said Cai, who was not involved in the drafting of the report but knows many of the experts who were. Cai is a visiting scholar at Fudan University in Shanghai. “It’s coming, but we cannot predict when exactly it will come.” Adding to the uncertainty is a once-in-a-decade leadership transition that starts Nov. 8 and will see a new slate of top leaders installed by next spring. Cai said the transition could keep population reform on the back burner or changes might be rushed through to help burnish the reputations of President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao on their way out. There has been growing speculation among Chinese media, experts and ordinary people about whether the government will soon relax the one-child policy — introduced in 1980 as a temporary measure to curb surging population growth — and allow more people to have two children. Though the government credits the policy with preventing hundreds of millions of births and helping lift countless families out of poverty, it is reviled by many ordinary people. The strict limits have led to forced abortions and sterilizations, even though such measures are illegal. Couples who flout the rules face hefty fines, seizure of their property and loss of their jobs. Many demographers argue that the policy has worsened the country’s aging crisis by limiting the size of the young labour pool that must support the large baby boom generation as it retires. They say it has contributed to the imbalanced sex ratio by encouraging families to abort baby girls, preferring to try for a male heir. The government recognizes those problems and has tried to address them by boosting social services for the elderly. It has also banned sex-selective abortion and rewarded rural families whose only child is a girl.

Former Dominican anti-drug official facing drug charges in New York by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A former senior official in the Dominican Republic’s antidrug agency will soon be extradited to the United States on drug trafficking charges, authorities announced Wednesday. Rolando Rosado Mateo, director of the National Drug Control Agency, said Wednesday that suspect Francisco Antonio Hiraldo Guerrero was the agency’s operations chief from 2006 to 2008 and an admiral in the Dominican Navy. Hiraldo has agreed to a voluntary extradition to New York to face four drug trafficking charges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to Dominican Attorney General Francisco Dominguez. Hiraldo is accused of taking multiple payments of $100,000 from traffickers to allow at least 25 shipments of South American cocaine to transit through the Carib-

bean country on its way to the U.S. between 2001 and 2009. Indictments allege that the former Navy admiral was also paid in 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of cocaine in 2008 because he allegedly had the means to ship it to the United States independent of the South American cartels and the Dominican drug rings. It was not immediately clear if Hiraldo has retained a lawyer in New York. The attorney general said that one of the drug traffickers that Hiraldo allegedly protected was politically connected former army Capt. Quirino Ernesto Paulino Castillo, who was arrested in 2005 while transporting 1,387 kilograms (3,057 pounds) of cocaine in a truck and was later extradited to New York on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. On Thursday, the Dominican attorney general did not rule out the possibility that other military and antidrug agency officials could be rounded up in Hiraldo’s case.

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Mexican group says pot legalization cuts cartel profits SAYS COLORADO, WASHINGTON AND OREGON LEGALIZATION PROPOSALS WOULD CUT TRAFFICKING BY 30 PER CENT MEXICO CITY — A study released Wednesday by a respected Mexican think-tank asserts that proposals to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado, Oregon and Washington could cut Mexican drug cartels’ earnings from traffic to the U.S. by as much as 30 per cent. Opponents questioned some of the study’s assumptions, saying the proposals could also offer new opportunities for cartels to operate inside the U.S. and replace any profit lost to a drop in international smuggling. The ballot measures to be decided on Nov. 6 would allow adults to possess small amounts of pot under a regimen of state regulation and taxation. Polls have shown tight races in Washington and Colorado, with Washington’s measure appearing to have the best chance of passing. Oregon’s measure, which would impose the fewest regulations, does not appear likely to pass. The study by the Mexican Competitiveness Institute, “If Our Neighbors Legalize,” assumes that legalization in any state would allow growers there to produce marijuana relatively cheaply and create an illicit flow to other states, where the drug could be made available at cheaper prices and higher quality than Mexican marijuana smuggled across the international border. The report, based on previous studies by U.S.

Day of Dead brings memories of thousands missing MEXICO BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MEXICO CITY — Maria Elena Salazar refuses to set out plates of her missing son’s favourite foods or orange flowers as offerings for the deceased on Mexico’s Day of the Dead, even though she hasn’t seen him in three-and-a-half years. The 50-year-old former teacher is convinced that Hugo Gonzalez Salazar, a university graduate in marketing who worked for a telephone company, is still alive and being forced to work for a drug cartel because of his skills. “The government, the authorities, they know it, that the gangs took them away to use as forced labour,” said Salazar of her then 24-year-old son, who disappeared in the northern city of Torreon in July 2009. The Day of the Dead — when Mexicans traditionally visit the graves of dead relatives and leave offerings of flowers, food and candy skulls — is a difficult time for the families of the thousands of Mexicans who have disappeared amid a wave of drug-fueled violence. With what activists call a mix of denial, hope and desperation, they refuse to dedicate altars on the Nov. 1-2 holiday to people often missing for years. They won’t accept any but the most certain proof of death, and sometimes reject even that. Numbers vary on just how many people have disappeared in recent years. Mexico’s National Human Rights Commission says 24,000 people have been reported missing between 2000 and mid-2012, and that nearly 16,000 bodies remain unidentified. But one thing is clear: just as there are households without Day of the Dead altars, there are thousands of graves of the unidentified dead scattered across the country, with no one to remember them. An investigation conducted by the newspaper Milenio this week, involving hundreds of information requests to state and municipal governments, indicates that 24,102 unidentified bodies were buried in paupers’ or common graves in Mexican cemeteries since 2006. The number is almost certainly incomplete, since some local governments refused to provide figures, Milenio reported. And while the number of unidentified dead probably includes some indigents or dead unrelated to the drug war, it is clear that cities worst hit by the drug conflict also usually showed a corresponding bulge in the number of unidentified cadavers. For example, Mexico City, which has been relatively unscathed by drug violence, listed about one-third as many unidentified burials as the city of Veracruz, despite the fact that Mexico City’s population is about 15 times larger. Consuelo Morales , who works with dozens of families of disappeared in the northern city of Monterrey, said that “holidays like this, that are family affairs and are very close to our culture, stir a lot of things up” for the families. But many refuse to accept the deaths of their loved ones, sometimes even after DNA testing confirms a match with a cadaver. “They’ll say to you, ’I’m not going to put up an altar, because they’re not dead,” Martinez noted. “Their thinking is that ’until they prove to me that my child is dead, he is alive.” Martinez says one family she works with at the Citizens in Support of Human Rights centre had refused to accept their son was dead, even after three rounds of DNA testing and the exhumation of the remains. “It was their son, he was very young, and he had been burned alive,” Martinez said by way of explanation. The refusal to accept what appears inevitable may be a matter of desperation. Martinez said some families in Monterrey also believe their missing relatives are being held as virtual slaves for the cartels, even though federal prosecutors say they have never uncovered any kind of drug cartel forced-labour camp, in the six years since Mexico launched an offensive against the cartels. But many people like Salazar believe it must be true. “Organized crime is a business, but it can’t advertise for employees openly, so it has to take them by force,” Salazar said. While she refuses to erect an altar-like offering for her son, she does perform other rituals that mirror the Day of the Dead customs, like the one that involves scattering a trail of flower petals to the doorsteps of houses to guide spirits of the departed back home once a year. Salazar and her family still live in the same home in Torreon, though they’d like to move, in the hopes that Hugo will return there. They pray three times a day for God to guide him home. “We live in the same place, and we try to do the same things we used to,” said Salazar, “because he is going to come back to his place, his home, and we have to be waiting for him.” Mistrust of officials has risen to such a point that some families may never get an answer they’ll accept.

experts including those at the RAND Corporation, assumes that Mexican cartels earn more than $6 billion a year from drug smuggling to the U.S. It calculates the hypothetical, post-legalization price of marijuana produced in Oregon, Washington and Colorado and sold within those states and smuggled to other states. It then assumes that purchasers around the U.S. will choose domestic marijuana when it is sold cheaper than the current price of Mexican marijuana. That choice will lead to a loss of $1.425 billion to the cartels if Colorado legalizes, $1.372 billion if Washington approves the ballot measure, and $1.839 billion if Oregon votes yes, the study says. It only looks at the effects of legalization in individual states, and does not calculate what would happen if more than one legalized marijuana. Opponents of the ballot measures said the study bolsters one of their principal objections, that it will turn any state with legal marijuana into a producer for the rest of the country. They said, however, that they did not believe that production will rob the cartels of significant profits, saying instead that they thought Mexican drug lords would instead try to participate in legal production inside the U.S. “If I were a cartel member and I knew Colorado and Washington had it legal, I’d get a couple front people and do my business out of those states. Why would I not?” said Thomas J. Gorman, head of the Rocky Mountain High-Intensity Drug Trafficking

Area, a government agency that co-ordinates antidrug efforts by local, state and federal agencies in four Western states. The Mexican government has said that drug legalization in some U.S. states could make it harder to prosecute growers and dealers in Mexico, because they would be producing a product potentially destined for a place where it is legal. Alejandro Hope, an author of the study and a former high-ranking officer in Mexico’s domestic intelligence service, acknowledged that the study made a series of assumptions that may not be prove to be true, including the assumption that the U.S. federal government would not aggressively investigate and prosecute movement of marijuana out of a state where it’s legal. A post-legalization federal crackdown could make domestically grown marijuana uncompetitive with Mexican pot in many states, he said, meaning cartels would see less of a cut in profits. “Diversion is a problem we’ll continue to have to monitor,” said Alison Holcomb, campaign manager with New Approach Washington, the group pushing Washington state’s legalization measure. “But the question is to the extent that is happening, is it better that the money is going to licensed, regulated businesses instead of going to Mexico?” A RAND study of a proposal to legalize marijuana in California in 2010 asserted that could cut cartel drug income by 20 per cent.

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Brother keeps inviting obnoxious friend to family grill Dear Annie: I’m dating a guy who works out of town and is home every four weeks. “Jake” calls and texts often and says he misses me all the time. Here’s what bothers me: Jake always asks me how I feel about him. He says, “Do you even like me?” I think it’s because I don’t drop everything when he calls like the other women he has dated. I recently found out via Facebook that Jake went on a cruise with a woman he used to live with. She has been posting pictures of the cruise and saying how much she loves Jake. There is nothing about the cruise posted on Jake’s page. I told him about her comments. He replied that MITCHELL he didn’t know anything about & SUGAR it, and she was obviously just thanking all of the people on the cruise for their love and support. But he added that she’s a wonderful woman and they’d be in a relationship if she lived closer. I said he is being unfair to both of us, but he claims he’s not married and will continue to call me until I tell him to stop. Since then, he’s phoned a couple of times, and I refuse to take his calls. Is this a case of wanting to have your cake and eat it, too? — Daisy Mae Dear Daisy: It sounds like it, although as a single man, he can date as many women as he likes until he makes a commitment. You thought he had made one to you, but he believed otherwise. It’s possible he was attracted to you because you didn’t fawn all over him. But that results in a stable relationship only in the movies. In real life, such men thrive on the attention, and since they rarely get enough of it from one partner, they look for it in many others. Right now, he thinks you’ll cave. If you want him to stop calling, you will

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HOROSCOPE Thursday, November 1 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Aishwarya Rai, 39; Jenny McCarthy, 40; Anthony Kiedis, 50 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: An uplifting, busy energy will keep us occupied and our morale will elevate our moods today. The nurturing Moon is connecting with the planet of prosperity and joy, Jupiter. Both planets are in Gemini, thus facilitating us to reach common grounds and by achieving very productive social interactions. Positivity reigns the day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Your witty and clever mind will go deep into any issue or discussion. You have an almost ‘allor-nothing’ attitude towards your personal interests. This year, dear Scorpio, you will ASTRO learn lessons that enable you DOYNA to apply new and original techniques which you might not always welcome. But in order to evolve, remain flexible and open as this should teach you a great deal of new experiences. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today, there’s a tendency for your moods to shift from either feeling good or just getting easily discouraged. Satisfying your own ego won’t come without some challenges. Remain calm and try not to waste your energies. Fun and enjoyment can be derived from relating to dear ones. Seek their attention. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Issues concerning your freedom and the closeness of a relationship will solicit your attention today. You have higher than usual hopes and you are very optimistic that it stays on strong grounds, yet unpredicted events will make it tough for you to remain connected. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your optimistic attitude will make you feel full of prosperity. You look and are in control of your surroundings. It’s a great time to make presentations or create a first impression. Do not be afraid of any opposition. You are in strong position. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Somehow, away from everyone else, in isolation, you find yourself content of yourself and quite happy. It is also possible that you will gain some type of luck from unknown sources. Your psychic abilities are surprisingly high even to yourself right now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Promising news are heading your way. Whatever you will hear at this time, it fills your heart with tremendous hope for the future. You are extremely empowered and you are overwhelmed by a sense which gets you closer to your envisioned future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You sit back and admire how your outlooks on your ongoing venture blossoms and how your reputation shines. Your achievements have gone a long way, it definitely wasn’t been easy for you as you needed to ignore your domestic scene and make certain sacrifices. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Peaceful energies make you float on clouds. You are feeling amorous and soft at heart. You are content with what your own freedom can bring to you. You anticipate more refinement from your union. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Secretly and passionately, your focus is into your personal affairs right now. However, you will need to ask yourself if you have judged your needs accurately. Possibly, you might be overly-optimistic about your spending habits where you didn’t take into account your initially wanted values. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have strong convictions and desires for your partner. You expect to be showered with warm, romantic feelings. It turns out that you have to let go of something in order to gain their interest. Ensure that your interest is of an honourable nature.

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This raring to go raptor is about to be released after being rehabilitated in Ponoka. The immature Northern Harrier Hawk was found starving but put on weight and recovered so it was able to migrate on time. have to tell him point blank. Dear Annie: I am the youngest of 10 siblings. Every summer, we share a lake house for a wonderful family reunion that extends over several days. Every year, my older brother invites an obnoxious friend to join us for the last evening’s family grill. How can I convince him that just because we are part owners doesn’t mean we can invite unwanted guests? He says it is his home and he can invite whomever he wishes. I say if he is not cooking the meal, it is not proper. The chef dislikes this guy as much as I do. Who is right? — The Baby of the Family Dear Baby: As joint owners, you should each be able to invite guests. However, since you are all staying in the house together, it is both considerate and proper to first ask the other residents whether they object to additional company. So while your brother can invite his friend when he uses the lake house on his own, he should ask the rest of you about inviting him when you are sharing the house and the meals.

Dear Annie: I am concerned about your response to “Trying” which said it was OK to tell Mom that some of the grandchildren are hurt because they aren’t receiving as much gift money as others. I think this encourages a sense of entitlement. Instead of trying to correct Mom’s behavior, I would encourage “Trying” to stop comparing gifts and value Mom’s intention to add joy to the lives of all of her family members. — Mike in Schenectady, N.Y. Dear Mike: We disagree. The only entitlement it encourages is that Grandma should treat her grandchildren equally. If all the kids received a lesser gift, it would be fair, and the kids wouldn’t get the impression that Grandma loves some of them more than others. And we think Grandma should know this. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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foreign related. Your mind wants to release new ideas and progressive thoughts. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You find yourself stuck between the opportunity to develop your career or a professional pursuit through educational skills, while at the same time you crave to produce something more creative and appealing to your needs. Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist.

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