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Firefighters from Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Red Deer County and the County of Lacombe responded to a house fire northwest of Sylvan Lake Thursday afternoon. When Red Deer City Emergency Services platoon Chief Pat Mulroney arrived on the scene, he said the fire had fully engulfed the home, located north of Highway 11A just east of Range Road 10.

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CASELOADS HIGHER THAN THE PROVINCIAL AVERAGE

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Dog owners have two options for off-leash parks: The Oxbows, shown here, and Three Mile Bend. The city is planning to add a third downtown by 2014.

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Olds College employee finds rare fossil

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF An Olds College employee has made one of North America’s rare fossil finds — right on campus.

While looking for a rock for a landscape project on Oct. 12, Leona Megli, a second-generation Olds College alumni and a grounds technician, found an exceptionally well-preserved champsosaur fossil.

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Megli found the rarer simoedosaurus reptile. It’s only been found in only two other locations on the continent.

Megli said she went out that day to the shop yard just east of the new botanic gardens, on the campus’s east side. The day was overcast, which made it easier for Megli to spot what she would see next.

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Fewer officers and higher caseloads than Alberta’s provincial average will lead Red Deer RCMP’s top cop to once again appeal to city council for more officers in 2013.

Supt. Warren Dosko said that he will make a “significant request� during the 2013 municipal operational budget talks, which start in early January.

Dosko said the city detachment has faced a staffing shortage for a number of years. “Absolutely, we’re asking for more officers,� said Dosko. “But we also recognize that maybe we need to do police work differently.�

The City of Red Deer recently released crime statistics for the period between 2006 and 2011, as well as staffing levels at the detachment.

It showed the number of Criminal Code files per member at Red Deer City RCMP was nearly 150, compared with 99 as the provincial average.

Dosko said he’s concerned with the number of files because they speak to the health and wellness of his officers. “And it speaks to the ability for our RCMP to do the investigative piece, the follow-up work,� he said.

Dosko said he’s given a wide range of statistics to the City of Red Deer and council so they understand more fully the demands being placed on RCMP over the last several years.

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Downtown Red Deer is going to the dogs.

An urban off-leash dog park geared for little pooches will open in 2014.

The site has not been determined nor has the size, says Shelley Gagnon, Recreation, Parks and Culture Department manager.

Next year, the city will talk with the public, select a site, research urban dog parks and develop conceptual designs.

Gagnon said there has been public demand and a desire from city council to become a dog-friendly community. “We don’t have anything in the downtown area,� said Gagnon. “Both off our off-leash parks are sort of on the outskirts of downtown.�

The Oxbows off-leash dog park in southwest Red Deer near Westerner Park and Three Mile Bend offleash dog park are the city’s two canine parks.

Gagnon did not have concrete numbers but she said both parks are “very busy.�

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Researchers hunt for evidence of fracking quakes

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CALGARY — Researchers in Alberta are digging into a controversial technique used to extract natural gas and oil that some say causes earthquakes.

Teams from the University of Calgary and University of Alberta want to listen to hydraulic fracture treatments or fracking, as it’s more commonly known.

“What it involves is installation of sensors that are called geophones, usually in a deep borehole, but sometimes also at the surface,” David Eaton, a University of Calgary geophysics professor and lead investigator, said Thursday.

“The geophones are used to measure ground vibrations and if you measure ground vibrations at three or more locations, it’s possible to then triangulate the location where seismic waves are created.

And they’re created at tiny, micro-earthquakes that occur during the frack treatment process.”

Fracking involves pumping water, sand and chemicals deep down well bores to crack open fissures and boost the flow of oil and gas.

Eaton said researchers can track in real time where a fracture is going and where fluids used in the process end up.

“We do want to make sure that...fracks stay in the target zone where they’re intended to go and also that they’re aren’t any concerns about triggering of earth tremors that might be above the threshold for magnitude that people would consider acceptable.”

Eaton said the research will take place at locations in Western Canada.

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Council of Canada is providing half of the money for the three-year, $1.86 million university project.

The rest will come from 10 industry partners, including ConocoPhillips, Cameco (TSX:CCO), Shell, Husky (TSX:HSE), Nexen (TSX:NSY) and Encana (TSCX:ECA).

Eaton said the industry funding will not affect their findings.

“We do take the challenge very seriously to maintain high academic integrity through this project and our industry partners know this.”

Opponents of fracking have raised environmental concerns about the amount of water the process requires, pollution from wastewater and the potential for earthquakes.

The B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, the province’s energy regulator, said in a report released in September that fracking caused a spate of small earthquakes in B.C.’s remote northeastern corner.

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PARK: Will be significantly different from others Gagnon said an urban dog park will be significantly different than the other parks. For one thing, she said, urban dog parks are built on a much smaller scale and may not have the same features as larger parks like The Oxbows.

City council approved $13,000 for the planning stages of an off-leash dog park in the downtown core as part of its 2013 capital budget approval on Tuesday. Construction in 2014 is expected to cost about $33,000.

Coun. Lynne Mulder said a downtown dog park has always been on the back burner but it was never top of the priority list. This year, there was room in the budget.

Mulder said seniors and physically-challenged individuals living in the downtown core have approached her requesting a smaller downtown park.

“Most of these people cannot make it to Oxbow or Three Mile Bend,” said Mulder. “I think it’s awesome. I think it will be great for that clientele.”

Mulder said the new park is not likely where she will take her golden retriever and black lab because her dogs like the space of the two larger dog parks.

Mulder said she hopes there’s some tree planting in the park plans.

“Dogs love trees,” said Mulder. “And that they put some paths in it. I don’t know if it would be half as big as Oxbow. You kind of have to see the space before you know what you can do with it. They will make it interesting. . . . Dogs love to be off the leash so I think it will be good for the dogs and the people.” crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

RCMP: Policing budget is a leading cost He’s been participating in budget workshops with the city, making sure that better information is given to civic leaders before budget talks.

The policing budget is a leading cost in the city’s operating budget. The RCMP contract involves a 90/10 split, where the city pays 90 per cent and the remainder is paid by the federal government. The province also provides a municipal policing grant on a per capita basis.

The detachment employs 131 Mounties, but only 56 of those are really dedicated to front-line, first response calls, said Dosko.

“We actually have 151 positions allocated to Red Deer RCMP,” said Dosko. “The city has actually chosen to not fund those 20 positions.”

The recently-released crime statistics also how many Criminal Code files each Mountie has per 1,000 residents. The detachment’s number is 202 per 1,000 residents, compared with the Alberta average of 139 files per 1,000 residents.

Dosko said this per capita figure is essentially the crime rate of the city.

“So we’re just about double the number of (other municipal detachments),” said Dosko.

The statistics also show how many police officers there are per 1,000 — 740 in Red Deer compared with the provincial average of 778.

“There’s a shift away from property crimes and

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Champsosaurs were semi-aquatic fresh water reptiles that resembled a small crocodile. They lived 55 to 120 million years ago. This specimen is from the Paleocene period, about 60 million years ago. Inset: Leona Megli. more into persons crimes — and those are the files that consume a lot of our officers’ time,” said Dosko.

Dosko said the city has seen a nine per cent increase in crime to the end of September.

When the Mounties get so busy doing this kind of work, they spend less time doing preventive, proactive work, he added.

Crime prevention was an area that city council was keen on seeing strengthened after an extensive policing study was done.

“We have to take care of the core policing and then the preventive stuff is really like an enhancement,” said Dosko.

The crime statistics also revealed a 122 per cent jump in municipal violations — 2,525 in 2006 as opposed to 5,612 in 2011. Provincial traffic violations jumped 217 per cent from 5,369 in 2006 compared with 17,019 in 2011.

Dosko believes that recording statistics for municipal bylaws and traffic violations may have changed.

“We’re now feeding the statistics into the system whereas before maybe they were recording statistics outside the computerized system,” he said. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

FOSSIL: Specimen found encased in sandstone Megli, a six-year employee, found the specimen encased in a big chunk of sandstone under some debris. It would have been hauled from a different area of campus for landscaping purposes.

“At first glance we thought it was a dried banana peel,” said Megli, who was with service worker Bev Carson. “It was so bizarre we had to keep looking

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closer. At closer glance we realized it was something much more valuable, but the last thing you think you’d find in your job is a 60-million-year-old fossil!”

Megli took a photo and emailed it to Drumheller’s Royal Tyrrell Museum, one of the world’s leading centres of palaeontological research. A technician emailed back that Friday night, wondering if he could meet with her on the following Monday, Oct. 15.

“If that didn’t suit me, he said I could call him on the weekend, so he must have been excited,” said Megli, 32. “It said (in the email), ‘You definitely found something and we think it’s a crocodile skull or something.’ ” Megli said it was “pretty cool” to make this discovery, particularly when Olds College will begin celebrating its centennial in a couple of months.

Donald Brinkman, director of preservation and research at the museum, called the discovery an exciting find.

Champsosaurs were semi-aquatic fresh water reptiles that resembled a small crocodile measuring about two metres in length. They lived 55 to 120 million years ago.

This specimen is from the Paleocene period, about 60 million years ago.

“Only two specimens of simoedosaurus have been reported previously in North America — one from Saskatchewan and one from North Dakota,” said Brinkman. “This specimen discovered in Olds is the rare simoedosaurus.”

Outside North America, simoedosaurus fossils have been found in Europe, so finding its remains in North America adds to evidence for an interchange at some point between the two continents.

The fossil is in the preparation lab at the Royal Tyrrell Museum as a priority specimen. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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Friday, Nov. 9, 2012

Sloppy hiring led to cancer test mistakes: report

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Slipshod management led to the hiring of a pathologist who misdiagnosed biopsies for cancer patients at an Edmonton hospital, Alberta’s health watchdog reported Thursday.

Dr. John Cowell of the Health Quality Council says there was no thorough hiring process in place at the Royal Alexandra Hospital when a temporary pathologist was hired a year ago.

It was subsequently found the pathologist either under-reported the level of cancer or missed cancer altogether in 159 samples.

“We felt the hiring process for the (temporary) was too casual,” Cowell told a news conference in Calgary.

“We felt an inadequate background check was done and an (inadequate) review of that particular individual’s work.

“There was an assumption because that individual had already been a successful, privileged pathologist, that the person would have automatically been competent to do the (prostate sample) work they were being assigned.

“This pathologist historically was not reviewing

that many prostate samples, but in this job was doing significantly more interpretations than had been the experience in the past.”

Cowell’s team compiled the report after he was directed to undertake the investigation a year ago by Health Minister Fred Horne into problems with tissue samples at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and at Calgary’s Rockyview Hospital.

Both reviews found the patients affected were not harmed.

Cowell said his team found problems with 31 tissue specimens in the lab at Calgary’s Rockyview Hospital because the tissue testing machine did not abort a test if the technician made a mistake.

“If (the technician) put the wrong fluid in (or) didn’t put the right fluid in one of the chambers the machine would still go ahead and process. Alarm bells wouldn’t go off,” said Cowell.

“If you’re going to be using machines like that, you need to have very strict processes in place so you avoid human error.”

He suggested new protocols to allow staff work to be double-checked before the machine runs the test.

The mistakes were made at the Calgary Laboratory Services Diagnostic and Scientific Centre, located in the Rockyview.

The lab is wholly owned by Alberta Health Services, which runs the day-to-day operations of the provincial health system.

Cowell said along with the machine problem, the tissue mix-up exposed administrative problems and that it was unclear who was to report to whom.

He also said there was not a clear process in place when the patients with the misdiagnosed tissues had to be told.

“Some patients were informed, for example, just before Christmas, and they were informed in a way that was confusing to them and that created huge stress at a very critical time of year,” he said.

Cowell said Alberta’s College of Physicians and Surgeons needs to take a stronger hand in making sure pathologists are properly trained and that information is passed on to the clinics, labs, and hospitals.

He made seven recommendations and Alberta Health Services says work is underway to implement them all.

On Wednesday, the College and Horne said that change is also underway after a separate report revealed a wide discrepancy from region to region on what pathologists are permitted to do.

Province declares hail damage to crops a disaster

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Record hail damage to crops this year in Alberta has prompted the provincial government to declare the losses a disaster, with a Crown corporation paying out $451 million to farmers.

Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation says the money will come from two insurance funds.

“It is about double the amount of damage and our losses are going to be in the $450 million range in payments to farmers for hail damage,” Merle Jacobson, the corporation’s vice-president of risk management, said Thursday.

“We have been offering hail insurance to Alberta farmers since 1938, and this year is the record of all time.”

He said hail storms damaged wheat, barley, canola, and peas crops throughout the province on 1.6 million hectares of land between May until mid October. The hail storm season normally runs from July to August.

The corporation is paying out 11,100 claims and the final cheques should be in producer’s hands by next month.

The previous top year for hail damage was 2008, when the corporation paid out $264 million on 9,500 hail damage claims.

Premier Alison Redford’s cabinet passed an Order in Council Wednesday declaring the economic hardship caused by the hail storms to be a disaster under the government’s Fiscal Responsibility Act. Farmers weren’t the only Albertans who felt the sting of hail damage this year.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates summer hail storms caused more than $200 million damage to property in Alberta communities.

The worst of the storms roared through and around parts of Calgary on Aug. 12, pelting the ground in some areas with golf ball-sized hail.

Another serious hail storm on July 26 damaged cars and homes from Cardston to Nanton.

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Friday, Nov. 9, 2012

Get tougher on child killers The tears shed by a Court of Queen’s Bench justice during the sentencing of a young man who murdered his infant daughter are shared by the community.

When Mr. Justice Earl Wilson sentenced Julian Oliver Thomson to five years penitentiary in Red Deer court on Tuesday, his eyes welled up with tears.

RICK Thomson, 22, ZEMANEK in a fit of rage last Nov. 25, triggered by the infant crying, shook her violently, crashing her head against the side of an exercise saucer, then threw her to the floor.

Zaria McCall, just shy of three months old, suffered severe head trauma, including three fractures to her

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The injuries came at the hands of one of the people she should have been able to most rely upon for protection.

Children are a gift, to be cradled and embraced with unconditional love.

And above all else, those given the responsibility for bringing them into this world must fiercely defend their right to life.

When they die at the hands of a parent or other caregiver, tears should be shed by us all: out of compassion, frustration and confusion.

How could somebody entrusted with caring for an innocent, helpless child turn on her with such deadly rage?

“A child looks to her parents for love, safety and affection,” said the judge. “It is the court that must speak for Zaria.”

It’s rare in court for a judge to show such emotion, but they are as human as the next person.

And cases dealing with the abuse of children and seniors, particularly, speak to the awful perils of society’s most vulnerable members.

Judges repeatedly see and hear of heinous criminal actions that are far beyond the comprehension of most reasonable people. But while justice requires a reasoned perspective, it defies human nature to expect anyone in such a circumstance to be completely detached. Emotion is, and always should be, part of the human condition.

The five-year sentence imposed on Thomson, after pleading guilty to manslaughter, may seem light.

But judges are bound by sentencing guidelines set down by the higher courts.

Crown prosecutor Jason Snider said that while manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, the sentence was in line with those handed out to others under similar circumstances.

Zaria’s family understands, to a point. “Although we wish that the sentence handed to Julian Thomson could have been longer, there is no amount of punishment that can undo this horrible, horrible crime and give us back

our precious little angel,” the family wrote in a statement.

“We would like to thank (Justice) Wilson for being very thorough and explaining the basis of his decision and giving Julian the maximum sentence based on the precedent set by previous cases.”

But precedents should be challenged, when the standard becomes an affront to social values.

And certainly the death of a child deserves a harsher sentence.

“We would never wish this pain on anyone, and (we) believe that a stronger punishment would deter similar crimes in the future,” read the McCall family’s statement, which urged the public to lobby officials to consider harsher sentencing values.

We have an obligation as a society, and as individuals, to do everything possible to protect children. Dealing more harshly with killers like Julian Oliver Thomson would be a good place to start.

Rick Zemanek is a former Advocate editor.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Honour our veterans There was a news report on a popular Alberta television station last evening that sparked absolute outrage in my heart. And yes, the resulting reaction sounds strong, but it is a true reflection of what I was experiencing.

On Nov. 6, just five days before the Nov. 11 date that in Canada we celebrate as Remembrance Day, a popular media news station reported that the largest public school board in Alberta had made a decision to allow any and all children to opt out of attending or participating in any type of Remembrance Day celebrations at their schools.

I am absolutely appalled in the public school division’s decision to allow children to opt out of Remembrance Day celebrations in their schools.

Remembrance Day is not a religious holiday or celebration. It is a time to give thanks to the brave men and women who made the greatest sacrifices for our freedoms — freedoms including public education.

If you or your children are partaking, experiencing and blessed enough to benefit from our public school systems in Canada, you should at the very least be respectful enough to say thank you to the brave veterans who made it possible for you to do so.

We, as adults, parents, educators, are meant to teach our children these things. We are here because of their brave sacrifices.

When I was young, I not only attended Remembrance Day celebrations, I wore a poppy on my chest, I sang in the choirs, paid respects at the Cenotaphs and shook hands with the veterans.

Both of my grandfathers were involved in the military at young ages.

In fact, one of my grandfathers continued to serve and travelled the world serving the Canadian military, until he finally retired at the Griesbach Canadian military base in Edmonton.

Both of my grandfathers, as well as my grandmother, were 50-plus year Royal Canadian Legion members. My grandmother was president of the ladies auxiliary and her picture remains on the wall of the Legion that my family belongs to for us to look at with pride. All of my grandparents were respected with full traditional Legion funerals.

In the final verse of the ever-popular, and so deeply endeared poem In Flanders Fields, written by John McCrae in 1915, he encourages us to keep up the fight for peace, because as these soldiers died they handed us the power for peace and freedoms to hold high and partake in, for they sacrificed so that we good live.

No matter what your race, or what your religion, background or beliefs are, if you are living or staying here in Canada, you are a Canadian to them.

And therefore, you and all of your family, with all of your backgrounds and beliefs are free in this country because of the sacrifices of the Canadian soldiers who fought both on this land and abroad so that we, with all of our different religions and beliefs, could be free!

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Pay attention, stupid, and keep up!

Maclean’s magazine came out this week with its annual ranking of Canadian universities. It must be a big seller, because it seems to me that they come out twice a year.

This time, they ran a side feature asking some prominent Canadians for advice they would give to their own 18-year-old selves, now that they have the benefit of hindsight. Sort of a quick esGREG say assignment, NEIMAN the kind that appeals to writers, news personalities and politicians (who formed the majority of respondents to this feature).

Our family has had at least one member — and some years, three — continuously in post-secondary for the last 15 years. I must have imparted some wisdom somewhere along the line to our children, although looking back I can’t remember what it might have been. Probably something along the lines of “Don’t tell me when you’ve been partying too hard.” You know, the important stuff.

Of my own university experience, the only advice I recall getting was

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from my dad, who told me not to use bad language in my editorials in the student newspaper. Above that, we were on our own.

So after reading what the prominent Canadians had to say to themselves in Maclean’s, I thought surely I would be qualified to advise myself for a reverse time capsule that could be sent to an 18-year-old me leaving the farm for the lights of Edmonton.

If the technology existed to send such a message, I surely hope I’d have the sense to read it and take it to heart.

But I doubt it.

Back then, I was having a lot of fun making friends, exploring ideas, and faking my way through those classes I thought I “needed” but didn’t enjoy.

First off, I’d tell myself to drop linguistics, and go for the science-classfor-arts-students program designed for those of us who needed two science options to complete an Arts degree.

Students called it “Jolly Rockets.” Personal note: we have nothing to learn from linguistics.

Also, there must have been a more worthwhile French option than 18th century French literature. Voltaire was a pretty neat guy, but he didn’t help my French much. A history course, particularly a course in the history of political thought, plus an introductory course in philosophy and critical thought would serve you better, my young friend.

Then I’d give the big one: pay attention, stupid, and keep up! You only get

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one chance at this kind of learning and the experience is really, really expensive!

Newspaper work was fascinating, and was the basis for a whole lot of well-rounded learning, but a little less interviewing and a little more study would not have hurt at all. In the mid 1970s, stagflation and high unemployment ruled our economy, but I never doubted that I could walk into any newsroom and produce immediately.

After all, I’d already been doing it for years while a full-time (cough, cough) student.

And by all means, buy that 1965 Vauxhall Epic for $150, drive it through a January snowstorm to Red Deer, and land that job.

Even though the pay was less than my honourarium at The Gateway, the employer had a lower circulation and press run than the university publication, and received less per line for advertising.

Coming here, and dragging my girlfriend with me to marry her, were the smartest moves I made in those years.

What advice would you give now, to your 18-year-old self? Send a short note to greg.neiman.blog@gmail.com and I’ll compile responses into a column.

I’ll try to negotiate some swag from the Advocate as a reward. After all, not all advice should be free.

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Emergency crews are shown outside Neptune Technologies in Sherbrooke, Que., Thursday, where a large explosion at the plant sent a number of people to hospital with serious injuries.

But the Sherbrooke blaze was potent enough that smoke kept drifting up for hours, even after fire crews had contained the flames, while an acrid stench continued to hover in the air.

The plant lay in ruins. The only walls that remained standing in the twisted ruins were scorched black by the flames. The steady stream of water poured on remaining flames as a gentle snow began to fall produced a hissing sound as it turned to steam in the frigid night air.

Giant excavator tractors, usually seen on construction sites digging out foundations for buildings, were brought in to claw gingerly through tangled debris under spotlights from fire department aerial ladders as night darkened.

“Just looking at the damage to the building you can see it was probably very violent,” said Gaetan

Drouin, head of the local fire service.

“Even before the 911 calls came in (one fire station) already had many firefighters on the way. They set off the alarm bells just from seeing the plume of smoke that shot up into the sky.”

Fears about toxic smoke stemmed from the plant’s 15,000-litre reserve of acetone, a flammable substance consumed by the fire.

When ingested, acetone can cause irritation. However, local health officials downplayed the toxic threat, suggesting people might potentially experience headaches or nausea but little else because of the smoke.

Environment Quebec said it was actually more concerned about the possibility of soil or water contamination than of the risk associated with breathing the air near the blast site.

PQ challenging idea that province’s universities are underfunded

dents have the lowest tuition.

But their planned increase, of more than 70 per cent over five years, provoked a social backlash dubbed the Maple Spring.

“I think people protest loudly when they’re not listened to,” Marois told a news conference in Montreal, contrasting her approach with the Liberals’.

“I’m saying to these people, to the student movement in general, that those days are over.”

QUEBEC — The Parti Quebecois government appears to be challenging the notion that the province’s universities are under-funded, a tactic that could hold significant implications it prepares to hold a highly anticipated summit on education.

The government has promised to host a symposium in February aimed at finding a long-term solution to the challenge of university funding, an event that stems from a key PQ election pledge to cancel previously planned tuition hikes.

But it is now sending signals that universities might not actually require a financial boost.

Members of the government including Premier Pauline Marois have in recent weeks been repeatedly challenging the premise that the province’s universities are under-financed. On Thursday, the government even leaked a report to the media challenging that oft-repeated notion.

The report from the Department of Education said universities received two per cent more per student than the Canadian average — $29,242, compared with $28,735 — in 2008-09. According to those fouryear-old figures, the Ontario amount was $26,383, while the amount for Western provinces was higher at $32,976.

In leaking the report, the PQ informed journalists that the study was available to the previous Liberal government and suggested that the tuition crisis might have been waged over nothing.

The Charest Liberals repeatedly maintained that universities need funding increases and they cast tuition hikes as the fairest way to achieve that goal, given that Quebecers pay the highest income taxes in the country while stu-

TORONTO — The owners of a mall that collapsed in northern Ontario were denied funding on Thursday to participate in the public inquiry into the tragedy.

In his ruling, Commissioner Paul Belanger said Bob Nazarian and his son Levon Nazarian had not shown why Ontario taxpayers should pay their legal bills.

“Applicants seeking funding must be forthright and provide the commission with a clear picture of their net worth,” Belanger said in his ruling.

“In my view, their evidence is wholly deficient.”

Under the rules, it is up to Belanger to recommend to the attorney general whether the province should pick up the tab for parties to take part in the inquiry.

In their application for funding, the Nazarians argued the Algo Centre mall in Elliot Lake was their main source of income. They said they faced multimillion-dollar civil suits in relation to the collapse which, among other things, allege complaints about the structure were ignored.

As a result, they said, they did not have any money to fund their participation in the inquiry.

“I cannot agree,” Belanger said.

“It is impossible to arrive at the most rudimentary estimate of their current financial situation.”

Belanger also noted that he had some evidence of “various large sums” transferred into Bob Nazarian’s bank account without any explanation of the source.

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“She was hiding in the debris and she was hiding because she was scared,” said Const. Rene Dubreuil, a Sherbrooke police spokesman. “This person was found by firefighters when they made a search of the building to find people who were missing.”

The survivor was not identified nor were the dead, who were found as firefighters combed the ruins of the decimated processing plant. A statement from the company identified the dead as employees.

The blast and fire, which produced a thick, dark cloud of toxic smoke, sent 19 other people to hospital, some with severe burns.

The incident occurred in Quebec’s Eastern Townships at the Sherbrooke facility belonging to Neptune Technologies & Bioressources, which produces health products such as Omega-3 derived from marine life.

The local 911 line was immediately flooded with a record number of calls, authorities said.

Martin Carrier, a Sherbrooke police spokesman, said more than 100 people in Sherbrooke and surrounding boroughs such as Fleurimont and Lennoxville phoned within a minute.

“They heard the explosion,” Carrier said. “It was a big noise. A lot of black smoke. You could see it everywhere in the city.”

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requests for his needs, to get them.”

Jackie Girouard, whose husband was killed by a roadside bomb in Kandahar in 2006, said the families of many soldiers are denied access to the veterans independence program, which helps with yard work and light housekeeping.

She said policies which set time limits on accepting assistance, such as two years for education and job retraining, are insensitive and unrealistic.

“I was with my husband for 31 years, and I make no apologies for how long it took to me to get this far without my husband,” she said.

“They could’ve said to me: ’Jackie, take your time and when you’re ready come see us and we’ll work together to help you achieve you and your family’s goals.’ Those words alone would have demonstrated to me that you care.”

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Blaney said he’s instructed the public service to give veterans better access to federal jobs and is trying to work with the private sector.

“So, we’re moving forward and we’re getting pretty good results, (but) of course we strive to keep improving those services,” he said.

Tracy Kerr, wife of a triple amputee who fought in Afghanistan, said she and her family have battled for years to get basic needs, such as a lift to get her husband in and out of the bathtub.

“I’ve travelled seven hours to speak to the public about how we’re struggling,” said Kerr, from Sudbury, Ont., her eyes filling with tears as she spoke.

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That evidence referred to admissions Viszlai made in a July 11, 2007 interview with a Victoria police detective and an apology he wrote to the alleged victims following his arrest at a scout jamboree near Sechelt, B.C. Frankel said the lower court judge told the jury it was required to accept a ruling that Viszlai’s statements were “voluntary” and that the interview techniques used by a police officer “did not cross the line into improper behaviour.”

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Ret. Sergeant Tom Hoppe holds his medals at his house in Kingston, Ont., on Thursday. Hoppe earned the Medal of Bravery and the affectionate nickname “Dances With Bullets” for his heroic August 1994 sprint into sniper fire to rescue three children pinned down in the civil war fury of Visoko, Bosnia.

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OTTAWA — Tom Hoppe earned the Medal of Bravery and the affectionate nickname “Dances With Bullets” for his heroic August 1994 sprint into sniper fire to rescue three children pinned down in the civil war fury of Visoko, Bosnia.

That medal — along with others the former army sergeant earned, including the Meritorious Service Cross — will sit on a shelf this Remembrance Day in a quiet but symbolic protest against the Harper government.

The fact one of Canada’s most decorated soldiers, and a respected voice in the peacekeeping community, chose to remove his medals —a decision some troops consider sacrilege — speaks volumes about the level of frustration and disillusionment among ex-soldiers and their families.

“It’s a very, very hard choice for me to do this ... but I don’t know what else to do,” Hoppe said Thursday in an interview with The Canadian Press.

“As long as people understand there’s no disrespect to veterans whatsoever. It’s just a choice I’ve made because I can’t sit on the sidelines and do nothing anymore. And I’ve tried everything I can. I’ve tried to work with Veterans Affairs and the government, but every time we go to Veterans Affairs with ideas and stuff it’s a confrontational approach.”

The protest is also a way to show support for ex-soldiers who have launched a court challenge against the government’s marquee legislation, the New Veterans Charter — approved by all parties, enacted by the Conservatives in 2006 and defended by the government ever since.

Hoppe also said the government has failed to completely atone for a privacy scandal.

It has settled out of court with advocate Sean Bruyea, but others have yet to receive an apology — including Hoppe, whose privacy records show his medical information was sought by officials after he expressed concern about the veterans charter in 2006.

Another veteran, former warrant officer Harold Leduc, chose two weeks ago not to wear his medals in protest over his own privacy breaches.

The growing discontent, at times, mystifies and exasperates Conservatives who’ve introduced a series of changes and improvements meant to take the sting out of veterans complaints.

Both Hoppe and outspoken critic Mike Blais of Canadian Veterans Advocacy say the amendments don’t address the central issue.

The New Veterans Charter over-

hauled the way ex-soldiers are compensated and moved away from a pension-for-life system into a workers compensation-style lump-sum payment.

No matter how the government dresses it up, said Blais, the system has created two classes of veterans — those on the old system and those on the new system who often get less and face a variety of caveats.

“We believe in one veteran, and one standard,” Blais said.

“Justice is what those veterans (involved in the class-action lawsuit) are seeking,. They do not want anything more than those that served at Juno Beach were accorded. They do not want anything more than those that fought at Dieppe, at Kayong, at Vimy.”

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney said the government has been transforming the system, pointing to a recent $177 million injection of cash to halt a long-term disability clawback.

“We are just a phone call away” for help, Blaney said.

That didn’t stop disabled veterans and military widows from unleashing a broadside of frustration Thursday on Parliament Hill, complaining of bureaucratic indifference and red tape that flies in the face of Blaney’s reassurances.

Few of the government’s touted programs meant to help combat veterans find civilian jobs actually help the disabled, said retired master corporal Dave Desjardins, who is paralyzed from the waist down.

Desjardins said he was proud to serve his country.

“What I’m not proud of, however, is how our government officials and senior military leadership can look directly into the camera (and) speak to the Canadian public about honouring our veterans at this time of year with implied conviction when they’ve clearly turned their back on us and continue to demonstrate (that) on a daily basis,” said Desjardins.

He challenged Blaney to look him in the eye “and tell me you really care.”

The government recently threw its weight behind a so-called “helmetsto-hardhats” program, which helps ex-soldiers get into the construction industry — a wonderful resource for someone without physical limitations, said Desjardins.

A number of officials “in expensive suits” are on the record as saying there are a number of opportunities for disabled veterans, but Desjardins said many of the head hunters discriminate in favour of officers, leaving non-commissioned members out in the cold.

“I’m here to ask those suits one simple question: Show me. Show me where

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Obama hitting the road THREE-COUNTRY ASIA TRIP THIS MONTH, INCLUDES HISTORIC VISIT TO MYANMAR

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Less than two weeks after his re-election, President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the once pariah nation of Myanmar, drawing attention to the country’s shift to democracy and highlighting what his administration regards as a marquee foreign policy achievement.

Obama will also travel to Cambodia, a first for a U.S. president as well, and to Thailand during the Nov. 17-20 trip.

In Cambodia, the president will attend the East Asia summit in Phnom Penh and meet with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

The symbolic highlight of the trip, no doubt, is Obama’s stop in Myanmar, also known as Burma, a country emerging from five decades of ruinous military rule.

While there, Obama will meet with President Thein Sein and also with Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the White House said.

While the trip places new focus on Obama’s foreign policy and to American attention to the Asia and Pacific region, it also comes at as Obama begins sensitive negotiations with congressional leaders about how to avoid looming tax increases and steep cuts in defence and domestic spending.

Obama ended the longstanding U.S. isolation of Myanmar’s generals, which has played a part in coaxing them into political reforms that have unfolded with surprising speed in the past year.

The U.S. has appointed a full ambassador and suspended sanctions to reward Myanmar for political prisoner releases and Suu Kyi’s election to parliament.

In a statement, White House press secretary Jay Carney said Obama intended to “speak to civil society to encourage Burma’s ongoing democratic transition.”

A procession of senior diplomats and world leaders have travelled to the country, stopping both in the remote, opulent capital city Naypyitaw, built by the former ruling junta, and at Suu Kyi’s dilapidated lakeside villa in the main city Yangon, where she spent 15 years under house arrest.

The East Asia Summit in Cambodia will also provide Obama with opportunities for possible sideline discussions with a number of fellow heads of state, including leaders such as outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Also expected to attend are Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.

“The Myanmar trip is potentially historic, and for that reason has both tremendous opportunity and risk associated with,” said Matthew Goodman, a former Obama international economics adviser.

But the East Asia Summit, he added, is also important “as an opportunity to reaffirm U.S. engagement as an Asia-Pacific power in regional affairs and for the newly re-elected president to touch base with all the relevant regional allies, partners and other countries.”

“There’s going to be great interest in understanding his aspirations for his second term, and on Obama’s side for reassuring these other countries about continuity and desire for continued engagement,” Goodman, now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said.

As for Myanmar, the most senior U.S. official to visit previously is Hillary Rodham Clinton who in December became the first U.S. secretary of state to travel to Myanmar in 56 years.

The Obama administration regards the political changes in Myanmar as one that could dilute the influence of China in a country that has a strategic location between South Asia and Southeast Asia, regions of growing economic importance.

But exiled Myanmar activists and human rights groups are likely to criticize an Obama visit as premature and one that rewards Thein Sein before his political and economic reforms have been consolidated. The military is still dominant and implicated in rights abuses. It has failed to prevent vicious outbreaks of communal violence in the west of the country that have left scores dead.

While no U.S. president has ever visited Cambodia or Myanmar, Thailand is one of the America’s oldest allies in Asia and has been a stop for American commanders in chief since the mid-1960s, according to the State Department historian’s office, which compiles records on presidential travel.

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Rescue workers carry the body of a person who was killed during an earthquake in Barranca Grande, Guatemala, Thursday. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on Wednesday, killing at least 52 people and leaving dozens more missing.

Villagers mourn family among 52 dead in Guatemalan quake TOLL EXPECTED TO RISE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN CRISTOBAL CUCHO, Guatemala (AP) — The 10 members of the Vasquez family were found together under the rubble of the rock quarry that had been their livelihood, some in a desperate final embrace, others clinging to the faintest of dying pulses.

As Guatemala tried to recover Thursday from a 7.4-magnitude quake, the country mourned a disaster that killed at least 52 people; left thousands of others without homes, electricity or water; and emotionally devastated one small town by wiping out almost an entire family seeing the first signs of success in a tireless effort to claw itself out of poverty.

Neighbours filed past 10 wooden caskets lined up in two rows in the Vasquez living room, remembering a family reduced to a single survivor, the eldest son about to graduate with an accounting degree.

Justo Vasquez, a man known for his ferocious work ethic and dedication to his seven children, was with nearly all his closest relations Wednesday at a local quarry hacking out a white rock that is pulverized to make cinder blocks for construction.

When the quake struck, thousands of pounds of earth calved off from the wall above the pit, burying the 44-year-old and almost everyone he loved: his wife, Ofelia Gomez, 43; their daughters Daisy, 14, Gisely, 8, and Merly, 6; and their sons Aldiner, 12, Delbis, 5, and Dibel, 3. Their nephews Ulises and Aldo Vasquez, both 12, also died.

Only the oldest son, Ivan, 19, survived.

He had stayed in the house when the rest of his family went to the quarry, taking care of some last-minute details to receive his accounting degree — the first in his family to have a professional career.

His father had been saving for a party to celebrate his Nov. 23 graduation.

“He died working,” said Antonia Lopez, a sister-in-law of the father, Justo Vasquez.

“He was fighting for his kids.”

Dozens of villagers in the humble town of San Cristobal Cucho ran to dig the family after Guatemala’s biggest quake in 36 years.

When they uncovered some of

the children, one body still warm, two with pulses, they were in the arms of their father, who had tried to shield them.

“We have never seen a tragedy like this.

“The whole town is sad,” said brother Romulo Vasquez, whose 12-year old son, Ulises, also died at the quarry.

The death toll was expected to rise as 22 people remained missing, President Otto Perez Molina said at a news conference.

Forty people were killed in San Marcos state, where San Cristobal Cucho is, 11 died in the neighbouring state of Quetzaltenango and one was killed in Solola state, also in the western part of the country.

Perez said powerful 7.4-magnitude quake, felt as far as Mexico City 600 miles away, affected as many as 1.2 million Guatemalans.

A little more than 700 people were in shelters, with most opting to stay with family or friends, he added.

There were 70 aftershocks in the first 24 hours after the quake, some as strong as magnitude 5.1, Perez said.

Damaged homes are among the biggest problems the country will face in the coming days.

Life was returning to normal in the quake-stricken area Thursday afternoon — electricity and mobile phone service had returned to many neighbourhoods, cafes and banks reopened and several main thoroughfares filled with their weekly street markets.

But life remained stopped in the Vasquezes’ home in San Cristobal Cucho, a town of some 15,000 people so high in the mountains that clouds swirl through the streets.

The streets were packed around the Vasquezes’ small yellow-and-red, cinderblock-andadobe house.

Inside, neighbours gathered around the 10 wooden caskets with open lids, pressing against each other to see the faces of the dead and pay their last respects.

Wood smoke bathed the memorial as more than a dozen women in the back of the house cooked rice, beans, corn and eggs to feed the crowd.

The Vasquezes were the only ones to die in San Cristobal Cucho.

Like the rest of several thousand people in town, the Vasquez family was humble, the parents without much education.

Most of the people in the town

are subsistence farmers or sell things on the streets and in the markets.

The oldest son, Ivan, was too distraught to speak or even stay at the house among the mourners.

“He was a very good father, he was a very good neighbour,” said Antonia Lopez, who was among the many paying respects.

Guatemalans fearing aftershocks huddled in the streets of the nearby city San Marcos, the most affected area. Others crowded inside its hospital, the only building in town left with electricity.

More than 90 rescue workers continued to dig with backhoes at a half-ton mound of sand at a second quarry that buried seven people.

“We started rescue work very early,” said Julio Cesar Fuentes of the municipal fire department.

“The objective is our hope to find people who were buried.”

But they uncovered only more dead.

One man was called to the quarry to identify his dead father.

When he climbed into the sand pit and recognized the clothing, the son collapsed onto the shoulders of firefighters, crying: “Papa, Papa, Papa.”

He and his father were not identified to the news media because other relatives had not been notified of the death.

Volunteers carrying boxes of medical supplies began arriving in the area in western Guatemala late Wednesday.

The quake, which was 20 miles deep, was centred 15 miles off the coastal town of Champerico and 100 miles southwest of Guatemala City.

It was the strongest earthquake to hit Guatemala since a 1976 temblor that killed 23,000.

Perez said more than 2,000 soldiers were deployed to help with the disaster.

A plane had made at least two trips to carry relief teams to the area.

The U.S. State Department said it was sending some $50,000 in immediate disaster relief, including clean water, fuel and blankets. It also said it had offered U.S. helicopters if needed.

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Washington voters approve gay marriage AFTER SIMILAR MEASURES PASS IN MARYLAND, MAINE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state has approved gay marriage, joining Maine and Maryland as the first states to pass same-sex marriage by popular vote.

Voter returns released since election night show Referendum 74 has maintained its lead of 52 per cent. Opponents conceded the race Thursday, while supporters declared victory a day earlier.

Zach Silk, a spokesman for Washington United for Marriage, called it a “historic day.”

“We have always understood that there are good people on the other side of this issue,” he said in a statement issued Thursday. “Yet, we remain confident that once people see how much marriage matters to families, they will realize that the love and commitment that marriage embodies only strengthens families, neighbourhoods and communities.”

R-74 asked people to approve or reject a state law legalizing same-sex marriage that legislators passed earlier this year. That law was signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire but has never taken effect. It was on hold pending the election’s outcome.

Washington is one of four states where voters were asked about the issue this election cycle. Maryland and Maine approved gay marriage Tuesday night, while Minnesota voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.

Six other states — New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont — and the District of Columbia already allowed gay marriage.

But Maryland, Maine and Washington are the first to enact it by public vote.

The other states’ laws were enacted either by lawmakers or court rulings.

In Washington, more than half of the expected ballots have been counted and additional results are expected to be posted Thursday evening. Because

Washington is a vote-by-mail state, and ballots only had to be postmarked by Tuesday, votes will continue to trickle in throughout the week.

The measure was losing in 31 of the state’s 39 counties. But it had its strongest lead — 66 per cent of the vote — in King County, which holds about a third of the state’s voters and is home to Seattle.

Gregoire, who announced her support of gay marriage at the start of the legislative session in January, said she was proud of the result.

“Voters stood up for what is right and what is just and said that all Washington families are equal under the law,” she said in a statement issued Thursday afternoon. “This is a day that historians will look back on as a turning point for equality.”

Preserve Marriage Washington, meanwhile, issued a statement saying its members were disappointed but will “continue to educate citizens and policymakers on the timeless truth that real marriage is the union of one man and one woman.”

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures at the Bali Democracy Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia,Thursday.

Iran’s Ahmadinejad mocks expense of U.S. election CALLING IT A ‘BATTLEGROUND FOR CAPITALISTS’

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BALI, Indonesia — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ridiculed the expense of the U.S. election, mocking it as a “battleground for capitalists” while speaking at a democracy forum.

Ahmadinejad’s own government has been criticized for human rights abuses and sanctioned for pursuing a nuclear program many suspect is aimed at obtaining weapons.

A day after Americans re-elected President Barack Obama, the Iranian president told the forum in Indonesia that democracy has become a system where the minority rules over the majority.

“Just take a look at the situation in Europe and the U.S.,” Ahmadinejad said as the forum opened Thursday on the resort island of Bali. An “election, which is one of the manifestations of the people’s will, has become a battleground for the capitalists and an excuse for hasty spending.”

Spending on the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign was the highest ever, soaring beyond $2 billion as independent fundraising groups financed advertising to promote their favoured candidates.

Ahmadinejad’s criticism contrasted with other gathered leaders’ calls for more democracy and freedoms for citizens around the world.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said mutual respect and diversity are the foundations of democracy.

“We need to encourage greater respect for different values, faiths and religious beliefs,” Yudhoyono said.

“We should not allow irresponsible acts such as the defamation of religion to divide us.”

South Korean President Lee Myungbak praised Indonesia as a Muslim nation with a thriving democracy and added that Myanmar’s positive political reforms were encouraging. But he said more work needed to be done elsewhere.

“Unfortunately, we also saw how a 15-year-old Pakistani girl was shot as she promoted women’s rights in her country,” he said.

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“Likewise, since 2003, the North Korean people can see but cannot speak, they have legs but cannot move. Human rights cannot be compromised there,” he added.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Afghan President Hamid Karzai are among other leaders at the fifth Bali Democracy Forum.

Dinna Wisnu, an international political analyst from Indonesia’s Paramadina Graduate School of Diplomacy, said Ahmadinejad is likely attending the event to try to find a place to fit in.

And even if some Asian countries are not welcoming, the region as a whole is typically more accepting.

“Iran comes with its special agenda that has been planned as the country does not have a lot of friends in the Middle East,” she said. “They are in a difficult position. If they are not trying to make friends in other regions, Iran will be alone.”

Ahmadinejad also called for U.S. military bases to be dismantled worldwide and said the winner of the U.S. election made no difference to him.

“Coming or going, winning or losing is not important,” he told reporters.

“The important thing is the policy and behaviour. And this behaviour must be changed.”

Iran has repeatedly said its uranium enrichment program is meant only for peaceful purposes, but the U.S. and European Union have hit Iran hard with economic sanctions out of concerns otherwise.

“The IAEA has inspected our nuclear facilities and 10 officials have reported that there is no indication that (the) Iran nuclear program has directed to non-peaceful purposes,” Ahmadinejad said.

Iran has long been criticized for its human rights record, including the continued use of stoning as a method of capital punishment. Increased Internet crackdowns and the jailing of political prisoners and journalists were recently highlighted in a U.N. rights report.

The country erupted into violence three years ago when pro-democracy protesters took to the streets to oppose the election of Ahmadinejad, calling it bogus and rigged.

BEIJING — China’s ruling communists opened a pivotal congress to initiate a power handover by giving a nod to their revolutionary past and broadly promising cleaner government while keeping off-stage the main event — the bargaining over seats in the new leadership.

All the main players were arrayed on the stage in the Great Hall of the People: President Hu Jintao, his successor Xi Jinping and a collection of retired party insiders.

A golden hammer and sickle, the Communist Party’s symbol, hung on the back wall.

Yet in a nearly twohour opening ceremony Thursday, scant mention was made of the transition or that in a week Hu will step down as party chief in favour of Xi in what would be only the second orderly transfer of power in 63 years of communist rule.

The congress is largely ceremonial gathering of 2,200-plus delegates who meet while the real deal-making is done behind-the-scenes by the true power-holders.

The centerpiece event of the opening of the weeklong congress — a 90-minute speech by Hu — served politics, allowing him to define his legacy after a decade in office, while marshalling his clout to install his allies in the collective leadership that Xi will head.

“An important thing for him is to make sure that there’s no critical, no negative summary judgment of the past 10 years,” said Ding Xueliang, a Chinese politics expert at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Still, Ding said, “90 per cent of the effort is on putting your people in place.”

The party’s public silence on a leadership transition that everyone knows is taking place and that politically minded Chinese have been discussing has deepened a palpable sense of public unease.

Many Chinese feel the country is at a turning point, in need of new ideas to handle a slowing economy, growing piles of debt and rising public demands for more accountable, transparent government, if not democracy.

In signs of the public disquiet, at least five ethnic Tibetans in western China set themselves on fire Wednesday or Thursday in protests against Chinese rule of Tibetan areas, according to overseas Tibet support groups and the Tibetan government-in-exile in India.

At dawn in Tiananmen Square, next to the congress venue, a woman in her 30s threw pieces of torn paper into the air and shouted “bandits and robbers!” — a curse often levelled at corrupt local officials.

She was taken away by the security forces, which have smothered all of Beijing for the congress.

In his speech, Hu cited many of the chal-

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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, leaves after the opening session of the 18th Communist Party Congress held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Thursday. China’s ruling Communist Party opened a congress Thursday to usher in a new group of younger leaders faced with the challenging tasks of righting a flagging economy and meeting public calls for better government. lenges China faces — a rich-poor gap, environmentally ruinous growth and imbalanced development between prosperous cities and a struggling countryside.

Yet he offered little fresh thinking to address them and said restoring a relatively high growth would be the best way to deal with public expectations.

Only on tackling rampant corruption did Hu sound the alarm.

He called on party members to be ethical and rein in their family members whose often showy displays of wealth have stoked public anger.

“Nobody is above the law,” Hu said to the applause of the 2,309 delegates and invited guests, with Xi and other party notables on the dais behind him.

He later said, “If we fail to handle this issue well, it could prove fatal to the party, and even cause the collapse of the party and the fall of the state.”

Always an occasion for divisive bargaining, the leadership transition has been made more fraught by scandals that have fueled already high public cynicism that Chinese leaders are more concerned with power and wealth than government.

In recent months, one top leader, Bo Xilai, has been purged after his wife murdered a British businessman; a top aide to Hu was sidelined after

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his son crashed a Ferrari he shouldn’t have been able to afford and foreign media reported that relatives of Xi and outgoing Premier Wen Jiabao had traded on their proximity to power to amass vast fortunes.

Public image aside, the scandals have especially weakened Hu, on whose watch they occurred, in the powerbroking over the next leadership.

In recent decades, the leadership line-ups have sought to balance different factions within the party.

Who has prevailed won’t be apparent until next Thursday, a day after the congress, when the members of the Politburo Standing Committee appear before the media.

On stage with Hu appeared one of his nemeses, his predecessor Jiang Zemin, who has supported Xi and is angling to fill many of the seats in the leadership with his allies.

Nearby, dressed in a Mao jacket, sat 95-yearold Song Ping, a veteran of the revolution and party insider who was Hu’s earliest political mentor.

Hu drew the line on political reform, a catchphrase for everything from greater transparency to democracy, even though retired party members, media commentators and government think tanks have called it an urgent need.

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Judge sentences man to life for shooting US Rep. Giffords

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TUCSON, Ariz. — A former congresswoman badly wounded in a shooting rampage two years ago came face to face with her attacker as he was sentenced Thursday to seven consecutive life sentences plus 140 years in prison for killing six people and wounding 13.

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, partially blind, her right arm paralyzed and limp, attended the sentencing, standing beside her husband as he spoke of her struggles to recover from being shot in the head.

Jared Lee Loughner, 24, pleaded guilty under an agree-

ment that guarantees he will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. He avoids a federal death sentence, although state prosecutors could still decide to try him. “Her life has been forever changed. Plans she had for our family and her career have been immeasurably altered,� said astronaut Mark Kelly, both he and his wife staring at the shooter inside a packed courtroom. “Every day is a continuous struggle to do those things she once was so good at.�

One by one, survivors of the attack at a Giffords political event approached the

courtroom podium to address Loughner, each turning toward him where he sat stoic and emotionless at a table with his attorneys. “You took away my life, my love and my reason for living,� said Mavanell Stoddard, who was shot three times and cradled her dying husband in her arms as he lay bleeding on the sidewalk after shielding her from the spray of bullets.

Susan Hileman, who was shot, spoke to him, at times visibly shaking. “We’ve been told about your demons, about the illness that skewed your thinking,� she said. “Your parents, your schools, your community, they

all failed you. “It’s all true,� Hileman said. “It’s not enough.� You pointed a weapon and shot me three times,“ she said, staring directly at Loughner. He looked back at her. �And now I will walk out of this courtroom and into the rest of my life and I won’t think of you again.“ Loughner’s parents sat nearby, his mother sobbing.

Some victims, including Giffords, welcomed the plea deal as a way to move on. It spared them and their families from having to go through a potentially lengthy and traumatic trial and locks up the defendant for life.

Giffords didn’t speak, but

stood by Kelly and kissed her husband when he was done.

He grabbed her hand and they walked away, her limping.

Both sides reached the deal after a judge declared that Loughner was able to understand the charges against him.

After the shooting, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and underwent forcible psychotropic drug treatments.

Christina Pietz, the courtappointed psychologist who treated Loughner, had warned that although Loughner was competent to plead guilty, he remained severely mentally ill and his condition could deteriorate under the stress of a trial.

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Luck leads Colts over Jaguars

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JAYS ADD IZTURIS The Toronto Blue Jays signed infielder Maicer Izturis to a US$9-million, threeyear deal Thursday.

Izturis, a 32-year-old native of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, appeared in 100 games for the Los Angeles Angels last season. He posted a .256 average with two home runs, 20 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 19 attempts. His contract includes an option for a fourth year at $3 million. Izturis spent eight years with the Angels after breaking into the majors in 2004 with the Montreal Expos. In 791 career games, the five-footeight, 175-pound switch-hitter has a .273 average and a .337 on-base percentage while splitting time primarily between second base, third base and shortstop.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck celebrates his touchdown run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter Thursday, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Colts 27 Jaguars 10 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Inspiration one week, domination the next.

The Indianapolis Colts became the latest to hammer the Jacksonville Jaguars at home, winning 27-10 on Thursday night behind rookie quarterback Andrew Luck’s two rushing touchdowns.

Darius Butler returned an interception for a score as the Colts (6-3) won their fourth consecutive game and snapped a three-game losing streak in the series. The Jaguars (1-8) have lost six straight, their worst start in franchise history.

The Colts had cause for concern following an emotional victory four days earlier, one in which cancer-stricken coach Chuck Pagano delivered a passionate, postgame speech in the locker room. Interim coach Bruce Arians was worried the team might crash from the emotional high.

Not even close.

Indianapolis scored on three consecutive possessions in the first half, opening up a 17-0 lead that started emptying the stands at EverBank Field.

“This win was huge,” Luck said. “We wanted to keep our winning streak going. Jacksonville got us earlier this year. We didn’t want to go 0-2 against a team. This is a good step in the right direction, but no one looks back at the fact that you were 6-3 in the middle of the season.

It’s what we do at the end of the season.”

Coming off an NFL rookie record 433 yards passing against Miami, Luck wasn’t quite as sharp in his prime-time debut.

He didn’t need to be, either.

Luck completed 18 of 26 pass-

es for 227 yards, with an interception and a fumble. But he was unstoppable near the end zone, juking defenders with two pump fakes and scrambling for a 5-yard score on one drive and then plunging across the goal line on fourth down on the next possession.

That was plenty against the Jaguars, who have the league’s worst offence and played a third game without star running back Maurice Jones-Drew.

Jacksonville has lost every game since a come-from-behind victory at Indianapolis. Blaine Gabbert hit Cecil Shorts III for an 80-yard touchdown in the final minute, stunning the Colts.

There was no drama in the rematch.

The Colts essentially sealed the victory when Butler stepped in front of Gabbert’s pass in the flat and went untouched for an 11-yard score early in the third quarter.

“It was an anticipated thing,” Butler said. “It was something I had seen those guys do on film, so I was ready for it and jumped in front of him. I knew they wanted to get the ball out quick.

I was ready for it and went for it. A great feeling.”

Indianapolis became just the third road team to win on Thursday night this season, and just the fifth in the last two seasons. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said before the game that the league is analyzing whether home teams on short weeks have a distinct advantage.

It certainly would help any road team to play in Jacksonville. The Jaguars have been outscored 153-44 at home this season, on the wrong end of lopsided losses to Houston, Cincinnati, Chicago and Detroit.

Against Indy, nothing seemed to go Jacksonville’s way.

‘Still work to do’ as talks keep going SIDES AGREE TO KEEP NEGOTIATING AS A DEAL SEEMS TO BE INCHING CLOSER

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NEW YORK — The NHL and NHL Players’ Association appear to be inching slowly towards a deal to salvage the hockey season.

But they still have plenty of ground to cover.

With collective bargaining talks reaching a critical point, the sides have quietly exchanged new proposals and are committed to picking up talks again on Friday. It will be the fourth straight day they’ve sat across from one another during an intense week of bargaining.

“We have work to do,” commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday night.

Little is known about exactly where talks stand.

Sources told The Canadian Press that the NHL responded to a pair of union proposals on Thursday and one suggested it was a good sign the sides still planned to keep negotiating. On Wednesday night, the NHLPA tabled new offers regarding revenue sharing and the league’s “make whole” provision, with the union suggesting a system where the players’ share in revenue reaches 50-50 in the third year of the deal.

That still amounts to a major financial concession — as much as $1 billion over the course of the deal — from the current split of 57-43 in favour of the players.

As a result, the NHLPA is asking for an improved revenue sharing system and isn’t

eager to see changes made to rules governing contracts, many of which were won in the last round of negotiations.

Bettman and Donald Fehr, the NHLPA’s executive director, were extremely careful not to reveal much about discussions after meeting for more than five hours on Thursday.

“I’m not going to characterize (the talks) except to say, as I have before, that it’s always better when you’re meeting than when you’re not,” said Fehr.

With all regular-season games cancelled through Nov. 30, negotiations have reached a critical and delicate stage.

Ten days will be needed from the time an agreement is struck until the season starts and there is still hope among the parties that a shortened schedule could begin

by Dec. 1.

For that to happen, signs of progress need to emerge soon — something neither side is entirely sure will happen.

“Collective bargaining is a process and it has peaks and valleys and ebbs and flows and it’s very tough to handicap,” said Bettman.

The underground meetings became slightly more public on Thursday, when reporters managed to track the sides down at the midtown Manhattan offices of Proskauer Rose. That’s the law firm that employs

NHL lead counsel Bob Batterman and it is located across the street from the office building where the 2004-05 CBA was hammered out.

With negotiations taking on a more urgent nature, the sides have completely turned down the rhetoric. Fehr indicated it was important not to comment on what was being discussed because so much information is now being traded back and forth across the table.

It was one issue where the sides had already found agreement.

“I’m not going to discuss the negotiations or the substance of what we’re talking about,” said Bettman.

“I really don’t think that would be helpful for the process.”

The commissioner was speaking only a few blocks from Madison Square Garden, where the Rangers had originally been scheduled to face the Minnesota Wild in one of 11 games scheduled for Thursday night.

Interestingly, a key gap that remains between the sides is figuring out how contracts can be “made whole” now that a full season won’t be played. Players were paid $1.833-billion out of the $3.3-billion generated in revenue last year, but the overall pot is bound to shrink now that a shortened schedule is the best-case scenario for 201213.

Despite not seeing eye-to-eye on the important issues, the key negotiators seem intent on trying to hammer out a deal.

Road to Grey Cup begins with semifinals Two CFL teams will live to Eskimo pivot choices are aging fight another day on Sunday. journeyman and former Argo The trick here is to pick which quarterback Kerry Joseph or two teams will make it past Sun- Matt Nichols, a young quarterday’s playoff games back who has shown and take another plenty of promise step on the road to in his very limited the Grey Cup. I was experience as a perfect last weekstarter. My guess is end with my CFL that Nichols will see predictions, so I may more time behind be driven by a miscenter than Joseph placed sense of cockin this game. iness for this week’s The biggest quarplayoff predictions, a terback problem facfact that won’t slow ing the Eskimos in me down in the least. this game is the guy The East semifinal on the other team.

JIM matches the Toronto Ricky Ray has been SUTHERLAND Argonauts against on fire for the past their traditional Oncouple of games and tario rivals, the Edhas lit up defences monton Eskimos. The for eight touchdown Eskimos made the playoffs by passes in two games. Ricky has virtue of a simple formula: they finally found his rhythm in Towere marginally more compe- ronto’s complicated offence and tent than Hamilton and Winni- has more than enough incentive peg in a scenario where the bar to destroy his old team on the was set just slightly above the field. A motivated Ricky Ray ground. is worst case scenario for any The Argonauts are hosts in team, let alone his old team, so this game and will match former look for an Argo victory in this Eskimo quarterback Ricky Ray game. against the designated quarThe West semifinal does featerback in Edmonton. The two ture two very traditional play-

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off rivals as the Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in colourful McMahon Stadium where there will be a generous amount of red and green in the stands. These colors will likely clash as much in the stands as on the field and it may be seem like home-field advantage is an even-up concept on Sunday because a lot of Saskatchewan transplants heeded the call to go west and chose Calgary as their destination.

Plus there are many people who still live in Saskatchewan and will travel to the game.

The big question for Sunday’s West final will be which large collection of fans will go home disappointed after the game.

The Stampeders have been almost invincible over the past several weeks and are riding a four-game winning streak into the playoffs.

Their biggest quarterback dilemma is to pick their starter because Kevin Glenn won 10 games for them in relief and Drew Tate was the starter before his shoulder injury early in the season. Tate has been given back his starter’s job for the game and looked good in his

return, but Glenn has done very well as a starter. It is the kind of problem every team would like to have with their quarterbacks.

Saskatchewan will play Darian Durant at quarterback because he has faced little challenge for his starter’s job in 2012. The Rider quarterback situation is more about the unproven abilities of Durant’s backups and less about his own abilities, because Durant is not an elite quarterback, despite many Rider fans’ plucky belief in the guy.

The Riders have a solid chance to win the game if Durant sells out and runs with the ball.

He has defined himself as a pocket passer with heavy emphasis on a short game to mask his serious accuracy issues and has enjoyed some success with this plan in 2012. However, he will need to take many more chances against an aggressive Calgary defense to keep the Riders in the game. Whether that will happen is debatable.

Pick Calgary in this one.

Jim Sutherland is a Red Deer freelance writer

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Rebels fill Czech-list at drafts COUNTRY HAS PRODUCED MORE DRAFT PICKS THAN ANY OTHER FROM EUROPE

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Justin Feser is the bargain that keeps on giving. Selected in the ninth round of the 2007 bantam draft — 194th overall — the Red Deer native worked his way onto the Tri-City Americans roster in the fall of 2008 as a 16-yearold and has never looked back. Feser, the team captain, is now in his fifth and final season with the Americans and sits 15th in WHL scoring with 23 points, including 13 goals in 20 games. Feser collected eight points (5g,3a) in a seven-day period ending Nov. 5 and is the current WHL player of the week.

WHO’S HOT

Portland Winterhawks RW Ty Rattie is riding an 11-game points streak dating back to Oct. 6.

Since then, the 19-yearold Airdrie native and St. Louis Blues prospect has potted 12 goals and collected 23 points. After a slow start, he sits 10th in league scoring with 24 points (12-12) in 16 games.

WHO’S IN A HURRY

Victoria Royals C Brandon Magee has sniped nine goals this season and four of his markers have opened the scoring. The 18-year-old from Victoria has 13 points in 18 games.

WHO’S A THIEF

Swift Current Broncos LW Adam Lowry, 19, has scored a league-best three short-handed goals.

The six-foot-five Winnipeg Jets prospect and Calgary product is 12th in league scoring with 24 points (915) in 21 games.

The Red Deer Rebels have a Czech-ered past.

Concerning their selections in the Canadian Hockey League import draft, they are clearly biased, and that’s a fact Jack . . . er, Dzaek.

Since the inception of the import draft, which coincided with the Rebels’ inaugural WHL season of 1992-93, the club has selected 12 players from the Czech Republic.

That number includes forward Vaclav Slansky, who hailed from Czechoslovakia, which the following year split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The other picks over the years include four from Russia, three from Finland and one player from each of Slovakia, Ukraine, Sweden and Switzerland.

Slansky was the first-ever Rebels import pick and despite scoring the first goal in franchise history, was somewhat of a bust, scoring nine goals and collecting 26 points in his first season and garnering five points (4g,1a) in 13 games before being released the following year.

It can, in fact, be argued that the players taken outside of the Czech Republic have been among the best finds. Russian centre Mikhail Yakubov sniped 32 goals and collected 89 points in 2001-02 — his only season with the Rebels — and Swiss winger Roman Wick scored 32 times and picked up 70 points during the 2004-05 campaign before being dealt to Lethbridge the following season after producing 17 points (7-10) in 23 games.

In addition, Finnish defenceman Mikko Kuukka proved to be a valuable piece of the puzzle for two seasons starting in 2003 and fellow countryman and winger Masi Marjamaki enjoyed a fine rookie season of ‘02-03 with 15 goals and 35 points in 65 games.

Russian forward Kirill Starkov fired 34 goals and amassed 71 points in 72 games in ‘06-07 and, of course, Swedish winger John Persson was highly productive during his second and third seasons in Red Deer with 33 goals and 61 points in 2010-11 and 23 goals and 58 points last winter.

Then there’s Slovak winger Andrej Kudrna, who put up 54 points (30-24) in 64 games in 2009-10 and 82 points (29-53) in 65 outings the next season.

But, without further delay, here are the top five Czech imports to don a Rebels sweater (including years of duty and total regular-season statistics): Martin Hanzal (2006-07; GP-60, G-26, A-59, Pts-85, PIM-94) With the exception of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and possibly Martin Erat, Hanzal was the most dynamic and purely talented forward to wear a Rebels jersey, albeit for just one season.

But what a season (2006-07) it was, with the six-foot-six centre contributing 85 points in 60 games. The Prague native didn’t mind venturing into the difficult areas, either, as his 94 penalty minutes showed.

Hanzal, with more moves than U-Haul, made opposing goaltenders guess when he broke in alone. He possessed both a majorleague shot and butter-smooth hands.

A first-round pick of Phoenix in the 2005 NHL entry draft, Hanzal has played five seasons with the Coyotes and is skating in the Czech League during the NHL lockout.

Note: Hanzal was not selected by Red Deer in the import draft, but rather was obtained in a trade with the Chilliwack

File photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Red Deer Rebel Martin Hanzal makes his way past Medicine Hat Tigers David Schlemko, left, and Mat Lowry during action at the Centrium Jan. 28, 2007. The Czech player is just one of 12 players the Rebels have drafted from the country since their inception, more than any other country from across the Atlantic.

Bruins.

Patrik Bartosak (2011-present; GP-42, GAA-2.75) The Rebels were in dire need of a goaltender heading into the 2011 import draft and Bartosak proved to be both a perfect pick and fit.

Already possessing international experience with the Czech U16 to U18 national teams, Bartosak at first struggled somewhat while adjusting to the North American style, but before long he was playing the role of game-saver.

He was likely on the Czech Republic national team junior radar in regards to the 2012 world championship before suffering a serious shoulder injury in December.

To that point, he had recorded a 14-10-1 won-loss record with a 2.74 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in 25 appearances.

So for this season, the 19-year-old is 8-6-1 with a 2.76 GAA and .923 save percentage in 17 outings.

Frank Mrazek (1997-99; GP-125, G-64, A-66, Pts-130, PIM-150) Mrazek was a productive power forward who used his size to force turnovers and participate in an effective cycle. He also had a nose for the net, as shown by his statistics which improved during his second season with Terry Simpson as head coach.

Big Frank had the potential to be even more than what he was, but didn’t always give 100 per cent. Regardless, he remains as one of the better left wingers in franchise history. He was also one of the most enigmatic players to wear a Rebels uniform, in reference to the fact his command of the English seemed to improve if the subject of a media interview was positive.

Mrazek was taken by Toronto in the fifth round of the 1997 entry draft and was with the Leafs’ AHL affiliate — the St. John’s Maple Leafs — during the 2000-01 season

and part of the following campaign. However, he never dressed for a single game in the NHL, instead making his way back to his home country where he played until 2010.

Mrazek, six-foot-four and 220 pounds, is now in his third season with the Landshutt Cannibals of the German League Second Division.

David Hruska (two months, 1995; GP-28, G-14, A-14, Pts-28, PIM-6) Hruska dazzled during his time in Red Deer, unfortunately he pulled the pin a mere 28 games into the ‘95-96 season, claiming that the calibre of play in the WHL was not up to his standards.

If the truth be told, the talented forward didn’t care much for the physical aspect of the game.

Hruska was a dynamic WHL star-in-themaking before heading back to the Czech Republic, where he turned pro and also suited up with his country’s junior national team. Selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 1995 NHL entry draft, he never returned to North America to play and the 35-year-old is now with Chomutov Pirati of the Czech League.

Lukas Bednarik (1998-99; GP-72, G-25, A-36, Pts-61, PIM-16) Bednarik came to the Rebels at the age of 19 and fit in without missing a beat.

He certainly didn’t disappoint during his lone winter in Red Deer, and in fact was a go-to forward during a mildly successful season for the team that included two playoff series.

Steady, if unspectacular, Bednarik didn’t return as an overage player despite the Rebels’ wishes and turned pro in his home country. According to hockeydb.com, Bednarik last played in the 2008-09 season, with Nitra MHC of the Slovak League. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Blades add another piece to remodel He’s the latest expensive can put the puck in the net,” piece in the remodeling of the Burns told the Saskatoon StarSaskatoon Blades.

Phoenix. “I just want to get good The Blades relinquished chemistry going with the guys.” not only a 2014 firstBurns is currently round pick to accentering a line with quire Nathan Burns 20-year-olds Adam from the Vancouver Kambeitz, the forGiants last week, but mer Red Deer Reba third-round selecels captain who was tion in 2013 as well shipped to the Blades as 18-year-old centre in early October, and Travis McEvoy.

Brenden Walker.

Burns, who had The six-foot-two, six goals and nine 175-pound Edmonton points in 15 games native had an assist with the Giants and in a 5-4 shootout loss has picked up a sinin Lethbridge last GREG gle assist in two outSaturday, while KamMEACHEM ings with the Blades, beitz scored his first knows his new team two goals as a Blade paid a steep price the same night. for his services. At Blades GM/head the same time, he’s determined coach Lorne Molleken deto show the Blades that he was scribed the line as “dominant” worth the cost. against the Hurricanes and is “Once I get going and gain confident that the trio will be some confidence, I feel that I consistently effective as Burns

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“Burns is a player that plays extremely hard, sees the ice and is very capable of putting up some numbers,” Molleken said. “He’ll complement them in a way that they can generate more offence. Certainly in the two games he’s played with them, he’s brought out the best in both of those players.” ● Prior to last weekend, Dylan Willick had missed one measly game with the Kamloops Blazers.

That was the night he was a healthy scratch — Nov. 28 of 2009.

While his ego took a hit that night, it didn’t compare to the physical pain he experienced last Friday when he suffered a spiral fracture to his right ankle during the overtime period of an eventual 2-1 shootout victory over the visiting Prince George Cougars.

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“I felt it snap. As soon as I went down, I knew something was wrong.”

Willick is slated to return in six weeks. But that would allow him to play just two games prior to the 11-day Christmas break, leaving space for the possibility that he might not be back until after Christmas.

“It’ll be tough to push for before (Christmas) and I might as well take the extra week at Christmas. But it all depends on how it heals. It’ll be a process . . . it’s still early, obviously, so it’s tough to tell how it’s going to go,” he said. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

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Cougars lead Central Alberta teams into provincials playoffs HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF For the first time in nine years Central Alberta will be represented in the provincial high school tier I football championships.

The Notre Dame Cougars make their first appearance at the tier I level when they clash with the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Rams at 4 p.m. Saturday at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium.

The Lindsay Thurber Raiders were the last team to vie for the tier I title when they dropped a 49-20 decision to the Rams in 2003.

Since then the Central Alberta representatives, mainly the Raiders, opted out as they believed they weren’t competitive.

Cougars head coach Gino Castellan believes the addition of the minor programs in Red Deer and area, play a major role in the strengthening of the Central Alberta League.

“The atom, peewee, bantam and now midget, programs are paying dividends,” he said. “Look at all the teams in the provincials this year who have benefitted from those leagues . . . and they’re all ranked.”

The Cougars are one of four teams out of the Central Alberta League to play on Saturday.

The fourth-ranked Hunting Hills Lightning are in the tier II semifinals and meet the fifthranked Springbank Phoenix at 11:30 a.m. at Encana Field at Shouldice Park in Calgary.

The defending champion and fourth-ranked Stettler Wildcats are in tier III and host the thirdranked St. Paul Lions in north semifinal action at 1 p.m. while in the tier IV north semifinals the sixth-ranked West Central Rebels of Rocky Mountain House are at the fifth-ranked Cold Lake Royals at 1 p.m.

The Cougars go into the championships ranked eighth while the Rams are fifth.

Castellan knows they’ll have

We’ll just have to make sure we block well.”

The top-ranked Catholic Central Cougars of Lethbridge and St. Mary’s Saints of Calgary clash in the other south semifinal while up north the Lloydminster Barons take on the Edmonton McNally Tigers and the St. Joseph’s Celtics of Grande Prairie clash with the Edmonton Austin O’Brien Crusaders.

In tier III, the Peace River Pioneers and St. Albert Skyhawks meet in the other north semifinal while the Medicine Hat Crescent Heights Vikings take on the Cochrane Cobras and the Olds Spartans meet the Winston Churchill Bulldogs of Lethbridge in the south.

The Ardrossan Bisons and Sexsmith Sabres clash in the other tier IV north semifinals while in the south the Pincher Creek Mustangs meet the Drumheller Titans and the High River Highwood Mustangs take on the Willow Creek Cobras of Claresholm. ● In six-man play, the Rimbey Spartans downed the J.C. Charyk Hawks of Taber 48-6 in south semifinal play Tuesday and will face the winner between the Jasper Glaciers and Frank Maddock Warriors of Drayton Valley.

The Eastglen Blue Devils face the Westwood Trojans of Fort McMurray and the Father Mercredi Trappers of Fort McMurray take on the Mill Woods Christian Royals of Edmonton in the north. ● Central Alberta teams will also be busy in the bantam playoffs Saturday.

The Lindsay Thurber Raiders visit the Stony Plain Blue Bombers in tier II semifinal play at 11 a.m. at John Bright Park in Edmonton while in tier III semifinal play the Olds Bulldogs clash with the Calgary Wildcats at 2 p.m. at Shouldice Park in Calgary.

In tier IV the Drumheller Titans, who play in the Central Alberta League, host the Medicine Hat Hawks and the Camrose Buffaloes host the Grande Prairie Broncos. ● In peewee action, the Lacombe Explosion visits the Calgary Stampeders in tier III semifinal play at 1 p.m. at Shouldice Park with the winner meeting the Parkland Predators in the final.

In the tier IV semifinal the Stettler Panthers visit the Lloydminster Colts with the winner advancing against the St. Albert Colts. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

their hands full with the Rams, who beat the Raymond Comets 547 in their league playoffs.

‘We’ve watched them on two videos and they’re a very quick, fast team, but I think we match up well with them,” he said. “They’re primarily a running team with a quick quarterback, who we have to contain.”

Castellan feels the fact the Cougars played Stettler in the league semifinals and Hunting Hills in the final — a 27-26 loss — will only help heading into the provincials.

“Hunting hills definitely helped prepare us,” said Castellan. “They run a diversified offence and the Rams quarterback isn’t as shifty as Scott (Lighting’s quarterback Scott Pearson). As well Stettler has an outstanding running game and we did a good job against them.

“The thing is if we do our job we’ll have success.”

The winner of the CougarsRams contest meets the winner of the all-Calgary semifinal between the Henry Wise Wood Warriors and Notre Dame Pride. If the Cougars win they will host the game Nov. 17.

In the north, the top-ranked Spruce Grove Panthers meet the Grande Prairie Warriors and the Jasper Place Rebels clash with the Bev Facey Falcons.

Lightning head coach Kyle Sedgwick has seen the Phoenix only once, but was impressed.

“It was tough to tell from only one game, but their defence is fast, they have tall receivers and their quarterback does a good job of getting the ball out on time,” he said. “They’re a veteran team with 21 Grade 12s..”

The Lightning don’t have as much experience, but have consistently improved as the season wore on, especially on defence.

“I believe we’re starting to peak at the right time,” said Sedgwick. “Two years ago (a 11-3 loss to St. Mary’s) we were beat up while we’re healthy this year.”

Running back Matt Russell is getting healthier all the time. He returned from an ankle injury last week and was “about 75 per cent” against the Cougars.

Sedgwick knows he’ll need to not only run, but pass to have success.

“They have a strong defence and used just six in the box in their win over Foothills and they shut down the run, which allowed them to send six back in coverage.

Rodeo stock gets the best of most, except Butterfield

RODEO on,” said Butterfield.

“But that’s why it’s the eliminator pen. You can never count your chickens until it’s over.

I didn’t even really want to touch the buckle or get on the victory lap horse before they rode because of that. We’re all cheering for each other.”

The horse cost Butterfield a $5000 bonus cheque in Ponoka in July, but Butterfield is ahead now, picking up $11,398 to lead the ‘grudge match’.

“You don’t really get on thinking that, but after, you feel good.

That’s what bronc riding is. You’re not trying to beat all the other guys.

We’re all buddies. It’s you against the horse.

They’re trying to buck you off, and you’re trying to ride ‘em,” he grinned.

Butterfield is now in the driver’s seat for the Canadian standings, with a season total of $53,542, but he’s trying not to focus on that yet.

“I’m not going to quit trying to win. There’s four more rounds, and there’s still fifty-some thousand dollars to be won. It’s not even half over. I’m just going to

keep riding bucking horses, and just giving it my all.”

Justin Meston of Tees was another one of the trio to actually make the whistle Thursday in the saddle bronc riding, giving him a $5552 paycheque.

World champion Lyndsay Sears edged closer to her first Canadian title by winning her second straight round of barrel racing, with a 14.547 second run. She’s now moved up to second for Canada, behind leader Carlee Rae Pierce, and is gaining ground rapidly, although Pierce did finish second for the night.

It was also two in a row for bareback rider JR Vezain of Wyoming.

He picked up another first place cheque, after spurring to 85 points on Calgary’s Shadow Warrior. But Dusty LaValley was second again, so he stays on top of the Canadian standings.

The bull riding went to B.C.’s Ty Pozzobon, for an 86.25 point ride on Kesler’s Double Dragon.

He’s still in front for the overall race.

The steer wrestling is still anybody’s game.

This time, Coleman Kohorst of Okotoks was fast man with a 3.9 second run. Rocky’s JD Hays split second place, while season leader Cody Cassidy tied for fifth.

Tanner Milan is still the bulldogger they’re trying to catch in the lead.

The second round in tie-down roping went to Al Bouchard of Scandia for an 8.2 second run. But Riley Warren of Stettler was second, for $8475 , while Erskine’s Murray Pole got a share of third place with an 8.5. He’s now picked up $12,567 in Edmonton, and is in second behind leader Shane Hanchey of Louisiana.

The team roping was taken by Clay Ullery of Two Hills and Jeremy Buhler of Arrowwood, who’ve only been roping together for about two weeks. They had a 5.8 second run, for first money of $5174 apiece.

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Ryley Smith scored the Red Deer goal while Carson Franks faced 28 shots in goal.

The Chiefs next game is Saturday when they host the Calgary Blackhawks at 11:30 a.m. at the Arena.

Bantam A The Red Deer Frontier Chiefs posted a 1-2 record in the Wetaskiwin tournament, beating Lloydminster 6-1 and losing 5-4 to Wetaskiwin and 9-2 to Calgary Glenlake.

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CANADIAN FINALS RODEO Edmonton is still digging out from this week’s big snowstorm, but Rexall Place was hit with a different kind of dump Thursday night.

It was raining bronc riders during the second performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

They put together an eliminator pen of horses that lived up to its billing. In fact, only three of the twelve best cowboys this season made it to the whistle in the round, where the nation’s top horses were in prime form.

But the man on top was Ponoka’s own Luke Butterfield. He gritted out 84.50 points on the Outlaw bucking horse Calling Card, for first place, to bring his CFR earnings to $19,873. For the 28-year-old cowboy, the triumph made for some sweet cowboy justice.

“That’s the same horse I had at this summer’s Ponoka Stampede in the bonus round. He bucked me off there,” recalled Butterfield, with a wince.

“You’re always nervous getting on one that bucked you off, but it turned out good.”

Butterfield was kept in suspense about whether or not the buckle was actually his until nearly the end of the rodeo. There were two re-rides that didn’t happen until the bull riding, and both season leader Rylan Geiger and Butterfield’s travelling partner Sam Kelts had horses to win on, but both also got bucked off and went flying through the air.

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Prince Albert 19 12 5 0 2 63 Brandon 19 9 7 2 1 62 Moose Jaw 20 7 7 3 3 55 Swift Current 21 7 9 3 2 60 Regina 20 8 11 1 0 54 Saskatoon 17 7 9 0 1 47 GP Calgary 19 Edmonton 19 Lethbridge 20 Red Deer 22 Medicine Hat 20 Kootenay 16

Central Division W LOTLSOL 12 4 1 2 11 5 1 2 11 7 1 1 10 10 1 1 10 9 1 0 4 11 1 0

GF 63 64 65 56 75 37

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Kamloops 20 17 2 0 1 84 Kelowna 19 11 6 1 1 69 Victoria 18 9 9 0 0 48 Prince George 17 7 8 1 1 49 Vancouver 17 5 12 0 0 48

GA 55 74 65 63 65 64 GA 58 48 56 68 66 58

GA 44 49 64 63 71

Pt 26 21 20 19 17 15 Pt 27 25 24 22 21 9

Pt 35 24 18 16 10

U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 17 13 3 1 0 71 34 27 Tri-City 20 12 6 1 1 65 51 26 Spokane 19 13 6 0 0 76 51 26 Seattle 18 8 9 1 0 56 70 17 Everett 21 6 13 0 2 50 79 14 Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Wednesday’s results Calgary 2 Moose Jaw 1 (SO) Red Deer 4 Everett 2 Kelowna 3 Edmonton 2 Lethbridge 4 Victoria 2 Prince Albert 6 Swift Current 5 Regina 5 Seattle 2

Monday, Nov. 12 Lethbridge at Moose Jaw, 2 p.m.

Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m. (rescheduled from Nov. 11) AJHL North Division GP W L OTL GF Whitecourt 21 11 4 6 85 Spruce Grove 23 12 8 3 74 Grand Prairie 19 12 5 2 62 Bonnyville 20 11 5 4 61 Sherwood Park 22 12 9 1 68 Drayton Valley 22 10 10 2 67 Fort McMurray 21 10 9 2 54 Lloydminster 22 5 14 3 59

GA 71 73 50 60 75 60 63 95

Pt 28 27 26 26 25 22 22 13

South Division GP W L OTL GF GA Pt Brooks 19 19 0 0 96 40 38 Okotoks 20 11 7 2 58 52 24 Camrose 22 11 9 2 61 62 24 Cal. Mustangs 22 10 9 3 78 87 23 Canmore 20 9 7 4 59 64 22 Cal. Canucks 22 10 11 1 64 69 21 Olds 22 8 13 1 63 78 17 Drumheller 19 7 11 1 56 66 15 Note: Two points for a win, one for an overtime loss.

Wednesday’s result Brooks 2 Drumheller 0 Thursday’s games No Games Scheduled.

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

Victoria at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Seattle at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Regina at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Kamloops at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Everett at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Portland at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Moose Jaw at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Victoria at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Lethbridge at Regina, 7 p.m.

Seattle at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Portland at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Kamloops at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Friday’s games Grande Prairie at Bonnyville, 7 p.m.

Fort McMurray at Calgary Canucks, 7 p.m.

Camrose at Okotoks, 7 p.m.

Drumheller at Spruce Grove, 7 p.m.

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

AHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Manchester 9 6 2 0 1 27 16 13 Worcester 10 4 4 1 1 26 32 10 St. John’s 12 5 7 0 0 25 38 10 Portland 8 4 3 1 0 34 29 9 Providence 8 3 5 0 0 18 23 6

Springfield Bridgeport Connecticut Adirondack Albany

Sunday, Nov. 11 Prince George at Vancouver, 5 p.m.

Swift Current at Brandon, 4 p.m.

Kamloops at Portland, 6 p.m.

Kootenay at Calgary (rescheduled to Nov. 12)

East Division GP W LOTLSOL Syracuse 9 6 1 1 1 Norfolk 9 6 3 0 0 W-B/Scranton 10 5 5 0 0

4 4

4 4

1 1

1 22 0 26

28 10 26 9

WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Abbotsford 9 6 1 0 2 32 18 14 Lake Erie 11 7 4 0 0 36 29 14 Rochester 10 6 3 1 0 39 35 13 Hamilton 9 4 3 1 1 21 27 10 Toronto 9 4 4 0 1 25 28 9 Midwest Division GP W LOTLSOL Chicago 11 7 3 1 0 Grand Rapids 11 5 4 1 1 Rockford 10 5 4 0 1 Milwaukee 10 4 6 0 0 Peoria 10 2 5 2 1

GF GA Pt 30 30 15 36 35 12 30 30 11 23 28 8 17 36 7

South Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Charlotte 12 8 3 0 1 46 30 17 Houston 11 5 4 1 1 39 34 12 Oklahoma City 10 5 4 0 1 31 31 11 San Antonio 9 4 4 0 1 19 22 9 Texas 8 3 5 0 0 16 27 6 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.

Thursday’s results Charlotte 5 Peoria 4 (OT) Toronto 6 Houston 4

Sunday, Nov. 11 Whitecourt at Calgary Canucks, 2 p.m.

Fort McMurray at Olds, 2 p.m.

Drumheller at Sherwood Park, 2:15 p.m.

Northeast Division GP W LOTLSOL 9 6 1 0 2 9 6 3 0 0 9 4 4 1 0 9 4 5 0 0 8 2 5 0 1

10 9

Wednesday’s results Bridgeport 4 Norfolk 2 Grand Rapids 4 Milwaukee 2 Manchester 4 St. John’s 1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 Binghamton 0 (SO) Syracuse 3 Hamilton 0

Saturday, Nov. 10 Grande Prairie at Bonnyville, 7 p.m.

Sherwood Park at Spruce Grove, 7 p.m.

Calgary Mustangs at Okotoks, 7 p.m.

Fort McMurray at Brooks, 7 p.m.

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

Whitecourt at Olds, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games No Games Scheduled.

Binghamton Hershey

GF GA Pt 33 17 14 29 29 12 31 37 9 23 30 8 15 20 5 GF GA Pt 32 26 14 32 25 12 26 23 10

Friday’s games Peoria at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Rockford at Grand Rapids, 5 p.m.

Bridgeport at Manchester, 5 p.m.

Connecticut at Springfield, 5 p.m.

St. John’s at Binghamton, 5:05 p.m.

Albany at Providence, 5:05 p.m.

Adirondack at Rochester, 5:05 p.m.

Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 5:05 p.m.

Syracuse vs. Hamilton (at Montreal), 5:30 p.m.

Portland at Worcester, 5:30 p.m.

Chicago at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Lake Erie at Houston, 7:05 p.m.

Toronto at Texas, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Abbotsford, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Adirondack at Albany, 5 p.m.

St. John’s at Hershey, 5 p.m.

Providence at Manchester, 5 p.m.

Connecticut at Worcester, 5 p.m.

Norfolk at Binghamton, 5:05 p.m.

Portland at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 5:05 p.m.

Rochester at Syracuse, 5:30 p.m.

Toronto at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Lake Erie at Texas, 6 p.m.

Grand Rapids at Peoria, 6:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Rockford, 6:05 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Abbotsford, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 11 Connecticut at Bridgeport, 1 p.m.

Worcester at Providence, 1:05 p.m.

Portland at Hershey, 3 p.m.

Norfolk at Springfield, 3 p.m.

Texas at Houston, 4:05 p.m.

Football Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland

CFL PLAYOFFS Sunday’s games Division Semifinals Byes: B.C., Montreal East Division Edmonton at Toronto, 11 a.m.

West Division Saskatchewan at Calgary, 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 25 100th Grey Cup At Toronto East vs. West Winners, 4 p.m.

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 5 3 0 .625 262 Miami 4 4 0 .500 170 N.Y. Jets 3 5 0 .375 168 Buffalo 3 5 0 .375 180

PA 170 149 200 248

Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W 7 6 3 1

South L T 1 0 3 0 6 0 8 0

Baltimore

W 6

North L T Pct PF PA 2 0 .750 199 176

Pct .875 .667 .333 .111

PF 237 186 182 127

PA 137 201 308 246

3 5 7

W 5 4 3 1

West L 3 4 5 7

0 .625 191 164 0 .375 189 218 0 .222 169 211 PF 235 185 171 133

PA 175 157 229 240

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 6 3 0 .667 254 Philadelphia 3 5 0 .375 133 Dallas 3 5 0 .375 150 Washington 3 6 0 .333 226

PA 185 183 181 248

Denver San Diego Oakland Kansas City

Sunday, Nov. 18 Division Finals East Division Semifinal Winner at Montreal, 11 a.m.

West Division Semifinal Winner at B.C., 2:30 p.m.

5 3 2

T 0 0 0 0

Pct .625 .500 .375 .125

Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina

W 8 4 3 2

South L T Pct 0 01.000 4 0 .500 5 0 .375 6 0 .250

Chicago Green Bay Minnesota Detroit

W 7 6 5 4

North L T 1 0 3 0 4 0 4 0

Pct .875 .667 .556 .500

PF 236 239 204 192

PA 120 187 197 188

San Francisco Seattle Arizona St. Louis

W 6 5 4 3

West L 2 4 5 5

Pct .750 .556 .444 .375

PF 189 170 144 137

PA 103 154 173 186

T 0 0 0 0

PF 220 226 218 149

PA 143 185 229 180

Indianapolis 27 at Jacksonville 10 Sunday, Nov. 11 Atlanta at New Orleans, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Denver at Carolina, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Tennessee at Miami, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at New England, 11 a.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

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

N.Y. Jets at Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

St. Louis at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 2:25 p.m.

Houston at Chicago, 6:20 p.m.

Open: Arizona, Cleveland, Green Bay, Washington Monday, Nov. 12 Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m.

NFL Odds (Favourites in capital letters; odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery) Spread O/U Sunday DETROIT at Minnesota 1.5 47.5 ATLANTA at New Orleans 2.5 53.5 NY GIANTS at Cincinnati 4.5 48.5 Oakland at BALTIMORE 9.5 46.5 Buffalo at NEW ENGLAND 11.5 51.5 Tennessee at MIAMI 5.5 44.5 San Diego at TAMPA BAY 3.5 47.5 DENVER at Carolina 4.5 47.5 NY Jets at SEATTLE 5.5 38.5 St. Louis at SAN FRANCISCO 11.5 38.5 Dallas at PHILADELPHIA 0.5 45.5 Houston at CHICAGO 0.5 41.5 Monday Kansas City at PITTSBURGH 12.5 43.5

Today, Nov. 8

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL BOSTON RED SOX—Announced bullpen coach Gary Tuck will return. Named Larry Ronan medical director and Dan Dyrek co-ordinator, sports medicine service.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHP Hector Rondon and INF Luis Hernandez on minor league contracts.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Traded RHP Jeremy Jeffress to Toronto for cash considerations, and LHP Tommy Hottovy to Texas for a player to be named and cash considerations.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with INF Maicer Izturis on a three-year contract. Designated LHP Scott Maine for assignment.

National League MIAMI MARLINS — Named Tino Martinez hitting coach.

NEW YORK METS — Announced they will field a team in the Gulf Coast League next season.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Bill Livesey senior advisor to the general manager.

Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS — Released OF Ryde Rodriguez.

Silvestro to the practice squad.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed DB Ron Parker to the practice squad.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Placed LB Orie Lemon on injured reserve. Signed LB Gary Guyton.

NEW YORK JETS — Signed LB Ricky Sapp from the practice squad. Signed S Antonio Allen to the practice squad.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Placed T Todd Herremans on injured reserve. Signed G Julian Vandervelde from the practice squad. Signed DE Frank Trotter and CB Phillip Thomas to the practice squad.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released TE Jamie McCoy from the practice squad. Signed WR Derek Moye to the practice squad.

ST. LOUIS RAMS — Signed CB Quinton Pointer from the practice squad. Signed WR Saalim Hakim to the practice squad.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed DE Lazarius Levingston to the practice squad.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed LB Rico Council to the practice squad.

Canadian Football League TORONTO ARGONAUTS — Re-signed coach Scott Milanovich to a contract extension.

BASKETBALL NBA — Suspended Sacramento F Thomas Robinson two games for throwing an elbow to the neck of Detroit F Jonas Jerebko during Wednesday’s game.

HOCKEY AHL — Suspended Chicago RW Zack Kassian one game for his actions during Tuesday’s game.

ECHL STOCKTON THUNDER — Loaned D Jordan Henry to Oklahoma City (AHL).

FOOTBALL BALTIMORE RAVENS — Released QB Dennis Dixon from the practice squad. Signed DE Alex

SOCCER PHILADELPHIA UNION — Named Ricardo Ansaldi director of international player development.

North American Soccer League NEW YORK COSMOS — Named Erik Stover chief operating officer.

COLLEGE CLEVELAND STATE—Extended the contract of Gary Waters men’s basketball coach through 2018-19.

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON — Announced senior G Lonnie Hayes is no longer a member of the men’s basketball team.

FAYETTEVILLE STATE — Reassigned football coach Kenny Phillips outside the athletic department.

FELICIAN — Named Taisha Hylor women’s assistant basketball coach.

FLORIDA — Suspended G Scottie Wilbekin indefinitely from the men’s basketball team.

FLORIDA A&M — Announced the resignation of football coach Joe Taylor. Named defensive coordinator Earl Holmes acting head coach.

LOYOLA (MD.) — Named David Metzbower men’s assistant lacrosse coach.

MONTANA — Announced men’s basketball G Riley Bradshaw is transferring from Utah State.

NEW MEXICO — Suspended QB Ryan Trujillo indefinitely.

SAINT JOSEPH’S—Suspended G Carl Jones for three games, due to violation of the University’s community standards.

SOUTH CAROLINA-UPSTATE — Named David Jandrew associate athletic director for development.

USC—Announced C Omar Oraby had his waiver petition approved and he will be eligible for 2011-2012 season.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 3 0 1.000 — Boston 2 2 .500 1 1/2 Philadelphia 2 2 .500 1 1/2 Brooklyn 1 2 .333 2 Toronto 1 4 .200 3

Miami Atlanta Orlando Charlotte Washington

Milwaukee Chicago Indiana Cleveland Detroit

Southeast Division W L Pct 4 1 .800 2 1 .667 2 2 .500 1 2 .333 0 3 .000 Central Division W L Pct 2 1 .667 3 2 .600 2 3 .400 2 3 .400 0 5 .000

GB — 1 1 1/2 2 3 GB — — 1 1 3

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 4 1 .800 — Dallas 4 1 .800 — Memphis 3 1 .750 1/2 Houston 2 2 .500 1 1/2 New Orleans 2 2 .500 1 1/2

Minnesota Oklahoma City Portland Denver Utah

Golden State L.A. Clippers Sacramento

Northwest Division W L Pct 3 1 .750 3 2 .600 2 2 .500 2 3 .400 2 3 .400 Pacific Division W L Pct 3 2 .600 3 2 .600 2 3 .400

GB — 1/2 1 1 1/2 1 1/2 GB — — 1

Phoenix L.A. Lakers

2 1

3 4

.400 .200

1 2

Wednesday’s Games Phoenix 117, Charlotte 110 Boston 100, Washington 94, OT Atlanta 89, Indiana 86 Miami 103, Brooklyn 73 Denver 93, Houston 87 Minnesota 90, Orlando 75 Philadelphia 77, New Orleans 62 Memphis 108, Milwaukee 90 Dallas 109, Toronto 104 Utah 95, L.A. Lakers 86 Sacramento 105, Detroit 103 Golden State 106, Cleveland 96 L.A. Clippers 106, San Antonio 84 Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City 97, Chicago 91 L.A. Clippers at Portland, Late Friday’s Games Brooklyn at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Dallas at New York, 5:30 p.m.

Indiana at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Charlotte at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Utah at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Washington at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Charlotte, 5:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Houston, 6 p.m.

Boston at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Utah, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Portland, 8 p.m.

Denver at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Durant too much as Thunder edge Bulls

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thunder 97 Bulls 91 CHICAGO — Oklahoma City went to Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter. Chicago was missing its best closer, so all the Bulls had to pitch in.

Durant and Co. were just too much to overcome.

The NBA scoring champion had eight of his 24 points in the final period and the Thunder beat the Bulls 97-91 on Thursday night.

“It was one of those games you have to grind out,” Durant said. “We’ve been through so many. We know what it takes.”

Durant iced the game with an off-balance jumper off one foot with 35.1 seconds to play. He added another jumper a few seconds later and then finished off his game-ending spree with a couple of free throws.

Oklahoma City outscored Chicago 31-19 in the fourth quarter, overcoming a six-point deficit.

“That’s winning time, fourth quarter,” Durant said. “In the fourth quarter we really turned it up a lot. But if you want to be a really good team you’ve got to do that from the beginning of the game.”

Serge Ibaka scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, and had a team-high nine rebounds for the Thunder, who beat the Bulls for the third time in their last four games at Chicago. Russell Westbrook finished with 16 points and 12 assists.

“I told (Durant) be aggressive, just be aggressive, especially in the fourth quarter,” Westbrook said. “It was his time. Everybody knows that’s his time. He took his time and got the shots he needed.”

Luol Deng led the Bulls with 27 points, and Richard Hamilton added 20 points and eight rebounds. Joakim Noah had nine points, 13 rebounds and a team-high six assists.

“Overall, I thought we played hard but we turned the ball over a lot,” Noah said. “(Durant) hit some really tough shots.”

Hamilton made a tying jumper with 2:52 to play, but then Durant took over, making a floater from the top of the key over Deng to keep the Bulls at bay.

“I was on him,” Deng said. “He’s 6-9 (6-foot-9). A great player.

Really tough shot.”

While Durant came up with some clutch baskets at one end, the Bulls had no one to answer with star point guard Derrick Rose sidelined with a knee injury that will keep him out of action into the new year.

“Derrick Rose is an unbelievable player, don’t get me wrong.

He is Chicago,” Durant said. “But those guys are great complements to him. Once one of your best players is out, guys got to step up and that’s what they’ve been doing ever since he’s been out.”

The teams combined for 43 turnovers. The 21 miscues by the Bulls were a hot topic after the game.

“We have to sustain our defence and take care of the ball,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. “We did not sustain our effort and we need to have low turnovers.”

Durant was passive for much of the game and didn’t attempt a free throw until the closing seconds. He has had just one game without a free-throw attempt since the start of the 2010-11 season.

“I like Kevin to be a playmaker,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. “That is what separates great players from good ones. The 19 shots like tonight are where I like him to be.”

The Thunder put together a 7-0 to grab the lead with 8:34 to play. Nick Collison capped the surge with a layup off a pass from Eric Maynor.

Deng snapped the run with his third 3-pointer of the game.

Deng entered the contest 1 for 11 from behind the arc. Chicago ranked last in the league in 3-point makes, attempts and percentage, but hit a season-high five 3s in the game.

“Lu provides whatever you need,” Thibodeau said. “If you need him to score more, he can do that.”

The Thunder responded a six-point run, taking a five-point lead after Ibaka blocked a Deng shot from behind, igniting a fast break and Thabo Sefolosha’s layup.

U of C’s QB Dzwilewski nominated for Hec Crighton trophy NOMINATIONS FOR CIS FOOTBALL INDIVIDUAL AWARDS NAMED

UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Quarterbacks Kyle Graves of Acadia, Kyle Quinlan of McMaster and Eric Dzwilewski of Calgary were nominated Thursday for the Hec Crighton Trophy as the top player in Canadian Interuniversity Sport football.

Graves, a fifth-year arts student from Barrie, Ont., repeated as Atlantic conference MVP. He led all quarterbacks in the conference in passing yards (2,012), touchdown passes (14) and completion percentage (57.1).

Graves, who threw four interceptions in eight games, also rushed 28 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns.

He was also the league’s best punter with an average of 40.3 yards.

Quinlan, a fifth-year economics student from South Woodslee, Ont., led all CIS teams with 19 touchdown passes.

He was intercepted twice over eight games, threw for 2,457 yards and posted a 68.9 completion percentage.

The 2011 Vanier Cup MVP topped all CIS pivots with seven touchdowns. He also had 550 rushing yards.

Dzwilewski, a third-year arts student from Boise, Idaho, led the CIS with a 70.6 completion percentage.

He led the Canada West conference with 2,290 passing yards and 15 touchdown passes.

Dzwilewski threw five interceptions over eight games and added three rushing touchdowns.

The nominees for the other individual awards were also unveiled Thursday.

All nominees from the Quebec conference will be announced Friday.

St.FX linebacker Brett Hubbeard, McMaster linebacker Aram Eisho and Calgary linebacker Mike

Edem are up for the Presidents’ Trophy as defensive player of the year.

McMaster defensive end Ben D’Aguilar, Regina guard Brett Jones and Saint Mary’s defensive end Rob Jubenville are the nominees for the J.P. Metras Trophy as outstanding down lineman.

The nominees for the Peter Gorman Trophy as rookie of the year include Acadia running back Thomas Troop, Western running back Yannick Harou and Calgary receiver Brett Blaszko.

Saint Mary’s offensive tackle Matt Albright, Guelph defensive back Zach Androschuk and Regina guard Brett Jones are up for the Russ Jackson Award for football, academics and citizenship.

The nominees for the Frank Tindall Trophy as coach of the year include Acadia’s Jeff Cummins, McMaster’s Stefan Ptaszek and Calgary’s Blake Nill.

The Frank Tindall Trophy and Russ Jackson Award will be presented Nov. 21, a day before the other awards are handed out in Toronto.

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McDavid impresses in OHL loss to Russia

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

SUBWAY SUPER SERIES

Russia 2 OHL 1 GUELPH, Ont. — Connor McDavid doesn’t have any grandioso dreams about making Canada’s national junior hockey team.

Though he didn’t look out of place in the Ontario Hockey League’s 2-1 loss to Russia in Game 3 of the Subway Super Series on Thursday, the 15-year-old is keeping his first international experience in perspective.

“I don’t think there’s a very good chance,” McDavid said matter-of-factly after Maxim Shalunov’s goal at 13:05 of the third period gave Russia the win over the OHL’s all-stars.

It was the first time the Russians have beaten the OHL in 19 games and gave them a 2-1 lead in the Super Series.

“But you know, if I have a good month here and maybe get the invite to Calgary, we’ll see what happens,” said McDavid. “But I don’t think there’s too much of a chance.”

McDavid can downplay his chances of making the world junior squad, but he seems to be a lock to spend that time in Quebec for the world under-17 challenge.

“I think the U17 team is a little more reasonable expectation, but if I can maybe make the world junior team it would a tremendous honour and a dream come true. If it’s U17, then that’s what it is. I’ll be so happy about that too,” he said.

“There’s a lot of Hockey Canada guys out there and they watched everybody and took notes. Where they think I can play is up to them.”

Whenever McDavid was on the ice Thursday the puck seemed to follow him. Though the Russians curbed his scoring chances, he did show some flash-

es of offence and threw the odd hit.

Junior team coach Steve Spott wasn’t surprised at his play.

“We tried to protect him a little bit in regards to putting him on the wing,” said Spott. “But you can see, he’s one of those players that seems to have the puck on his stick all the time and is able to create offence.”

Spott added that McDavid is a special player and will have a bright future in the national program, even if it’s not right now.

“He’ll be evaluated here tonight, but I think Hockey Canada has proven this summer, they did it with Nathan McKinnon, that there’s a progression,” Spott said.

“You want these kids in situations where they can play their position, play big minutes and excel.

The last thing we need is to put Connor McDavid in a situation where he’s not going to get first power-play time and be an offensive threat.

“I can tell you, he earned the opportunity to be here tonight and that’s what’s most important.”

If McDavid does make the junior lineup, he would usurp Jay Bouwmeester as the youngest player to wear a sweater for Canada at 16 years, three months.

McDavid won’t turn 16 until Jan. 13, but the Erie Otters rookie has come as advertised.

Earning exceptional player status to enter the 2012 OHL Priority Selection, McDavid leads OHL rookies in scoring with eight goals and 13 assists on a last-place team.

“When you look at some the great players that wore this sweater, he’s going to be in line with the (Steve) Stamkoses and the (John) Tavares, and I be-

lieve he has a chance to be a special NHL player,” Spott said.

And the coach could probably use his scoring as only Tyler Graovac was able beat the Russian goaltending duo of Andrei Vasilevski and Igor Ustinski on Thursday.

Vasilevski allowed one goal on 16 shots, while Ustinski was perfect, not allowing a goal on eight shots.

On the OHL side, Malcolm Subban stopped all seven shots he faced in nearly 32 minutes before giving way to Jordan Binnington, who turned aside eight of 10 shots.

Anton Shenfeld scored the other goal for Russia.

The OHL actually opened the scoring 5:49 into the second period while shorthanded, as Sean Monahan picked the pocket of Russian defenceman Nikita Nesterov and went in on a 2-on-1 with his Ottawa 67’s teammate Graovac.

Monahan fed Graovac, who put a nifty deke on Vasilevski before roofing a backhand shot.

Neither team really did anything offensively after that until Russia struck for two quick goals in the third period.

Shenfeld finished a great solo effort, beating defenceman Slater Koekkoek before snapping a shot past Binnington’s blocker. Shalunov then struck 24 seconds later, wristing a shot on a 2-on-1 that snuck under Binnington.

Binnington was pulled for an extra attacker in the final minute, but Brett Ritchie took a checking from behind penalty with 31 seconds remaining to thwart a comeback attempt.

OHL was 0-for-3 on the power play, while Russia wasn’t able to score on four opportunities with the man advantage.

Game 4 is on Monday in Sarnia, Ont., as the OHL will look to tie the series.

Reid and Hollingsworth lead WC opener in Lake Placid SKELETON

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Canadians Sarah Reid and Mellisa Hollingsworth are first and second after two heats in the skeleton World Cup opener in Lake Placid, N.Y. Reid had a combined time of one minute 51.72 seconds, just 0.02 ahead of her teammate at Mount Van Hoevenberg. Marion Thees of Germany was third.

Reigning world champion Katie Uhlaender of the United States rallied after a poor first run with the second-fastest time on the second and was sixth, 0.70 off the lead.

“The field is so strong, ridiculously strong,” said Hollingsworth, a Eckville, native who finished second behind Uhlaender at worlds. “You look at the top 10 and any given day any one of those girls can be on top of this podium.

I definitely don’t take it for granted that we’re going into tomorrow with a little bit of a lead.”

The race is a three-heat event, and only the top 10 sleds qualify for the final heat.

For Calgary’s Reid, the day was a big surprise.

“I had really good training days and things were kind of coming together,” she said.

“But my best result in the World Cup is sixth place, so to be sitting in first going into day two I’m pretty excited.”

On the men’s side, Martins Dukurs of Latvia has a slim lead over Alexander Tretiakov of Russia and brother Tomass Dukurs after two heats.

Martins Dukurs finished in 1:47.71, just 0.01 ahead of Tretiakov and 0.06 ahead of Tomass Dukurs at Mount Van Hoevenberg.

Reigning Olympic champion Jon Montgomery of Russell, Man., who did not race last season, was 12th, more than two seconds behind.

“I wish that it was a better day,” said Montgomery, who spent a good deal of the pre-

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Canada’s Mellisa Hollingsworth takes her second heat in the women’s skeleton World Cup competition on Thursday, in Lake Placid, N.Y. Hollingsworth is second after two heats right behind teammate Sarah Reid. vious day repairing his bent sled.

“There’s got to be building blocks, one step at a time — two back, one forward.

“Essentially, it was a whole new sled, and that’s tough to have any measure of consistency, and the name of the game is consistency,” he added.

“I can’t be too disappointed in reality, but the fact is I’m hard on myself. I always want

to be in the mix and I’m not in the mix. I wish that I was further ahead, but I also have to be realistic about my expectations and know that nobody gives two hoots about today.

It’s one year and four months (at the Winter Olympics in Sochi) that’s the deal. I’ve got to keep my eye on the prize.”

The opening race of the World Cup season consists of three heats, and only the top 10 after the first two heats will

race for the gold medal on Friday.

American Kimber Gabryszak missed the cut at 13th after the first two heats and a mistake-filled first run.

“Ironically, it’s almost a relief,” Gabryszak said.

“The competition here is extremely intense. I’m just glad to be here. I had a really rough first run, but the second run was good, so I’m happy with that.

“There is a little rust remembering how to handle the pressure of a World Cup. I used to hate this place, but it’s grown on me. I really thought I had a chance at the top 10, but that first run just killed me.”

The U.S. women’s team is attempting to qualify a third sled for worlds in St. Moritz, Switzerland, in late January.

Currently, Great Britain, Germany, Canada and Russia have three.

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Wi takes early lead with 64 at Disney You’ve got to have goals. I at least want to give myself a chance.”

Gainey doesn’t have that opportunity. He won for the first time on tour three weeks ago at Sea Island when he closed with a 60, but he was so far down the money list that even a win at Disney wouldn’t be enough for him to get into the Masters.

Even so, Gainey is on a roll. He is 17-under par in his last two rounds, courtesy of the 65 he posted on the Palm.

“My goal is just to win, anyway,” he said. “The way I’m playing right now, keep hitting the golf shots and keep hitting it in the fairways, and with the way I’m rolling this putter, it’s going to be good by Sunday afternoon.”

Villegas was another story.

A rising star in 2008 when he won consecutive FedEx Cup playoff events and rose to No. 7 in the world, Villegas has fallen on tough times. He hasn’t won since then, failed to qualify for any of the majors this year, has plunged to No. 214 in the world ranking and is at No. 150 on the money list.

Only the top 125 earn their full cards for next year, and if Villegas falls out of the top 150, he’ll have to go to the second stage of Q-school.

One thing that has changed is his attitude. Villegas realized he has a great job, stopped getting angry with his golf and decided to start having more fun.

It appears to be working, and now the Colombian can only hope the change is not too late.

“Trust me, people remind you, ’Hey, you’re 150th on the money list.’ And I’m kind of like, ’Life is good. Just keep going.’ If you’re good at this game, if you’re out, you’ll be back in. Who knows? Just take it one shot at a time.”

The top 12 scores came from the Palm, which played about 1.7 shots easier than the Magnolia, where the final two rounds will be played. Henrik Stenson and Charles Howell III were among five players whose 68 was the best score at Magnolia.

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GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Michelle Wie shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational with Angela Stanford and Candie Kung.

The 2009 tournament winner for the first of her two LPGA Tour victories, Wie birdied the first two holes at Guadalajara Country Club and opened the back nine with four straight birdies to match her lowest score of the year. She got into the 36-player field this year on a sponsor invitation after failing to qualify.

Stanford won the inaugural event in 2008.

Second-ranked Stacy Lewis, coming off her tour-leading fourth victory of the season Sunday in Japan, was a stroke back along with Inbee Park, Cristie Kerr, So Yeon Ryu and Karine Icher.

Lewis has a 58-point lead over Park with two events left in the player of the year points race, putting her in position to become the first American to win the award since Beth Daniel in 1994.

Ochoa opened with a 71.

The Mexican star won 27 LPGA Tour titles before retiring at age 28 in 2010.

She missed the event last year before the birth of son Pedro in December.

Suzann Pettersen, making her first start since winning consecutive events in South Korea and Taiwan, was four strokes back at 70 in a group that included topranked Yani Tseng.

Defending champion Catriona Matthew had a 71.

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This is the 184th career start for Wi on the PGA Tour and he’s still looking for his first win.

Wi atop the leaderboard was a reminder that there’s more at stake in the final PGA Tour event of the year than players trying to keep their jobs.

Each event is another opportunity for him to get his first win, and that’s would it take for him to have a chance of getting into the top 30 on the money list to earn his first trip to the Masters.

“Top 30 is definitely a goal,” Wi said. “I’m not just showing up to play.

Brian Harman, Scott Stallings and Russell Knox, the rookie from Scotland who is outside the top 150, were at 66. Kevin Chappell, at No. 123 on the money list, overcame an early bogey and was in the group at 67.

“I feel like if you give me enough opportunities, which I’ve had, I’ve got to play well at least one week,” Chappell said. “If it’s the last week of the year, that’s great.”

Chappell is well aware of his standing on the money list, though he was doing his best to hit good shots and to try to make putts.

He changed coaches this year and was making decent progress until getting a six-week break when he failed to get past the first round of the FedEx Cup playoffs.

“I got engrossed with the golf swing, and when I came back to the fall finish, I was playing golf swing. I wasn’t playing golf,” Chappell said.

The first two days of Disney are a pro-am, and it’s common for some players to ask to be paired with friends — Mike Weir and Dean Wilson, Harris English and Brian Harman. A year ago, the tour put Luke Donald and Webb Simpson in the same group as they battled for the money title.

This year is a little different.

Rod Pampling is at No. 124 on the money list. He was paired with Billy Mayfair, who is at No. 125. Right behind them were Gary Christian and Alexandre Rocha, who are at No. 127 and No. 128 and right in the mix to keep their jobs.

Pampling opened with a 70 and Mayfair a 72. Christian and Rocha each had a 71.

“I was a bit surprised by that,” Pampling said, grinning. “We’re all grinding. ... You don’t need the guys right behind you and next to you. But that’s OK. Billy is easy to play with. And it’s not going to change anything, anyway.”

The tough part will be going to the Magnolia course Friday, and that goes for Wi, too.

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Record revenues for baseball Federer reaches semis at ATP finals reflected in team’s worth

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — With baseball awash in record revenue as the signing season starts, Scott Boras compares the habits of teams to families sifting through supermarket shelves.

At the winter meetings in Dallas last year, the agent had this to say of the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets: “Normally, they’re in the steaks section, and I found them in the fruitsand-nuts category a lot.”

Since then, the Dodgers have been sold for $2 billion. The Mets owners have agreed to pay up to $162 million — and likely much less — in a deal with the trustee for Bernard Madoff’s fraud victims.

So on Wednesday at the general managers’ meeting, Boras said his view of the Dodgers had changed.

“I think they bought the store,” he said.

And as for the Mets?

“The best you can say is that they might be in the freezer section,” he explained. “But there’s a lot of good, longstanding products that they can acquire there.”

Slugger Josh Hamilton and pitcher Zack Greinke are among the top players in a relatively weak free-agent class that also includes outfielders B.J. Upton, Michael Bourn, Torii Hunter and Nick Swisher; first baseman Adam LaRoche; and pitchers Kyle Lohse and Rafael Soriano.

Baseball estimates revenue this year at $2.5 billion — an increase of about $500 million. National television contracts with Fox and Turner that run from 2014-21 will double the average yearly money baseball receives to about $800 million.

And perhaps the biggest evidence of baseball’s wealth is franchise values — the Dodgers sold for $2 billion this year in a bankruptcy court auction and the lowly San Diego Padres were bought for $800 million.

“So now we’ve had owners that have become instant billionaires.

They’ve made over a billion dollars by this reevaluation,” Boras said.

“I don’t think we need Forbes anymore to tell us what franchises are worth because we had a bankruptcy court judge say this is open season, come tell me what this is all worth, and I think we got a proper accounting. Franchise values are through the roof because interestingly enough, we know what a neartop team is worth and we know what a nearbottom-value team on the market is worth by what’s gone in the past three or four month.

“So I think there’s a lot of smiling faces for people who invested in this industry in the early 2000s.”

Since the Dodgers were bought last spring by a group headed by Mark Walter, Stan Kasten and Magic Johnson, they increased their payroll by about $35 million, adding infielder Hanley Ramirez, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, closer Brandon League, pitcher Josh Beckett and outfielder Carl Crawford.

“Today compared to a year ago, we’re in much better shape,” general manager Ned Colletti said.

The Dodgers’ payroll next year might approach or surpass that of the New York Yankees, who have topped spending every year since Los Angeles edged them by $1 million in 2001.

New York is vowing to cut its payroll by 2014 because of changes in the collective bargaining agreement that will cut the team’s revenue-sharing bill if it doesn’t wind up paying a luxury tax.

“Every year you’re kind of given your budgets, your challenges, your needs,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. “You always have your restrictions, whether it’s in terms of what ownership provides, the Basic Agreement allows.”

It is in Boras’ interest to encourage spending. His free-agent group includes Soriano and fellow closers Jose Valverde and Ryan Madson, first baseman Carlos Pena, Bourn, Lohse and pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Infielder Maicer Izturis became the first major league free agent to switch teams this offseason, agreeing to a $10 million, three-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 32-yearold hit .256 with 17 steals in 19 tries, two homers and 20 RBIs this year for the Angels.

“He’s someone that’s going to come in and

compete for the job at second base,” said Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos, who tried to acquire him last summer.

“He’s not guaranteed the job, but the fact that he can play all over the infield, he’s just a valuable guy to have. He can do a lot of little things.

He’s a winning player.

He can draw a walk. He can put the ball in play — a pretty good contact rate. He can run a little bit and steal some bags.

He plays very good defensively, as well, and is a good teammate, good in the clubhouse.”

As the meetings conclude Friday.

LONDON — On an indoor court, Roger Federer can win even when he’s not playing his best.

He proved that again Thursday at the ATP finals, beating David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (5) and advancing to the semifinals with a group match to spare despite struggling to land his serve and scrambling to stay in the long rallies.

“I’ve been very successful over the years. Probably won most titles indoors, maybe more than all the other guys combined,” said Federer, who called it a natural surface for him.

“But that doesn’t make me the best this week.”

He is, however, the big favourite.

The two-time defending champion is looking for his seventh title at the season-ending event for the top eight players in the world. He is 2-0 at the O2 Arena, with his last group match against Juan Martin del Potro on Saturday. Del Potro beat Janko Tipsarevic 6-0, 6-4 in the other Group B match, im-

proving his record to 1-1 and eliminating the Serb with two losses. But Del Potro still needs to beat Federer to advance.

“Win in two sets gives me a chance to go to the next round,” said Del Potrro, who traded shots with Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero after the match. “But before I need to beat Roger once again.”

Federer made only 53 per cent of his first serves against Ferrer. And in his first two service games alone, he was forced to save six break points.

But he did save them, and three others, while getting broken only once.

“I definitely needed a good second serve, especially in the first set,” Federer said. “I didn’t have that many serves in play the way I wanted to. Either the rhythm was off a bit or I wasn’t pushing enough with the legs or whatever it might have been.”

With the victory, Federer improved his record over Ferrer to 14-0. In 10 years of facing each other, Ferrer has won only three sets against the 17-time Grand Slam champion.

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Eskimos handing ball to Joseph against Argos EDMONTON — Edmonton head coach Kavis Reed is going with experience over rookie flashes of brilliance.

Reed named veteran Kerry Joseph his starting quarterback ahead of Matt Nichols for when the Eskimos meet the Argonauts in Sunday’s CFL Eastern semifinal in Toronto.

“After looking at everything Kerry Joseph is going to be our starter,” Reed said Thursday. “Both of them are happy about the situation. Matt knows that he has an opportunity and Kerry knows the ball is in his hands to get us off to a fast start.

“In a post-season game, Kerry has won a Grey Cup, been an (Grey Cup) MVP. This is a one-and-done, an elimination game. We looked at all the intangibles, most of the variables and at this time Kerry Joseph has the best understanding of what we’re trying to accomplish and he’s been on this stage before.”

Reed also confirmed that running back Hugh Charles will be the main guy Sunday and a decision on his backup will be made in Toronto. Charles missed the last two games with a knee injury, but practised the last three days with no noticeable pain.

“We decided Hugh gives us a very good opportunity in terms of his versatility, so we know Hugh Charles is going to go,” said Reed. “The other two (non-import Jerome Messam and import Cory Boyd) we have to decide. We will have both on the 46-man roster so that gives us a little time to make the decision.

“The biggest decision was who is the most versatile person and Hugh has proven that he’s been exceptionally versatile as a pass receiver and a runner and he’s been pretty darn good in protection.”

In 16 games Charles ran for 887 and six touchdowns and caught 32 passes

for 522 yards and two TDs. Joseph said he cherishes another playoff starting opportunity and after not playing last week — Nichols got his second start of the season and played the full game in a 30-27 loss to Calgary — is well rested.

He said the one thing the Eskimos absolutely have to do Sunday is avoid another of their slow starts that have put them behind on the scoreboard and often taken the running game out of their game plan.

“That has to change, you have to get momentum on your side,” he said.

“There’s going to be ups and downs in a playoff game. The team that can overcome those moments is the one that’s going to come out on the top.”

Reed said that was another factor in their decision.

“We went back and looked at how each handled adverse situations. When Kerry has a slow start we know he can process it through because of his experience. Matt doesn’t have that experience yet. In an elimination game there’s a need for guys who have been through the war.”

And, he added, people seem to forget that “the two games we needed to win, Kerry Joseph was the starting quarterback and they were convincing wins.”

Joseph finished the season with 153 completions in 254 attempts for 2,187 yards, 12 touchdowns with 10 interceptions and a QB rating of 87.5. In his brief playing time Nichols was good on 48 of 83 passes for 884 yards, seven TDs, three interceptions and a rating of 107.7.

Joseph ran 40 times for 238 yards and three TDs but fumbled five times.

Nichols ran 10 times for 76 yards, one touchdown and three fumbles.

Nichols, who started twice this season and earned the start in the regularseason finale after a brilliant secondhalf relief performance in Montreal,

Riders hoping preparation makes up for lack of momentum in semis touchdowns Getzlaf put up in 2011.

Some of Getzlaf’s most productive games have been against the Stampeders, an accomplishment he humbly attributes to favourable matchups.

“I enjoy playing Calgary, for sure,” he said with a smile. “Any time you go to the playoffs, it’s an entirely new season. Everyone out there needs to know that you need to step up.”

Dressler had a spectacular season, catching 94 passes for 1,206 yards

and 13 touchdowns, career highs in all three categories for the fiveyear veteran. He also carried the ball 11 times for 56 yards, and ran back 20 punts for 229, including a 76-yard return for a touchdown.

Dressler downplayed his individual accomplishments and shifted the focus back to the team objective of advancing to the West Division final against the B.C. Lions in Vancouver.

He said all-star recognition “is not what we started the year out for.”

Plus, he said, he’s quite comfortable coming off the bench if need be.

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The Roughriders (8-10) lost the last four games of the season and face a daunting task when they travel to Calgary (12-6) for Sunday’s game.

Chamblin said Thursday the onus will be on the coaching staff to provide a buffer against the pressure of a post-season experience that will be new to a significant number of his players.

“The thing about having a young team is that young teams go as we go as coaches,” Chamblin said. “It is who protects the quarterback. That’s what will decide it.”

That’s a sweeping generalization of course.

Just ask any offensive lineman.

Offensive guard Brendon LaBatte says he’s hoping the Riders can get tailback Kory Sheets and their running attack in high gear early and thus make pass protection at least a little bit easier against a Calgary defence that recorded 40 quarterback sacks this season.

“They’re a good front seven,” LaBatte said.

“Their schemes are all over the place.”

If the Riders do require psychological motivation, it could come in the form of Thursday’s announcement of the West Division all-star team and the disappointing news that it includes only three players from Saskatchewan, all on offence.

LaBatte and wide receivers Weston Dressler and Chris Getzlaf are the Roughriders’ lone representatives.

“The biggest all-star is the Grey Cup. The biggest thing you want is that ring,” said Chamblin.

“The personal stuff doesn’t mean a whole lot,” said LaBatte, who became a West Division all-star in his first season in Saskatchewan. “I think we’ve got a lot of good players who are obviously worthy.”

Getzlaf caught 65 passes for 864 yards and two touchdowns this season en route to his first-ever selection as a CFL allstar.

While those numbers were the best for any Canadian receiver in the league this season, they are not as impressive as the 1,071 yards and 10

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This position averages 14 hours per week, and includes day, evening and weekend hours. The schedule will be flexible to allow for planning and programming time. Applicants holding a Library Technician Diploma may also be considered. Salary range is $18.41 to $21.24 per hour.

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wasn’t upset or surprised by the decision.

“You have to take baby steps as a quarterback,” he said. “He’s a proven guy and I’m still a 25-year-old rookie and for them to make a decision for me to start would have been, I don’t want to say a riskier decision, but Kerry is a proven guy in situations like this.”

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Argos extend head coach Milanovich CEO DIDN’T QUELL RUMOURS ABOUT FUTURE OF GM JOB DESPITE PRAISING BARKER

TORONTO — Chris Rudge showed the Toronto Argonauts’ commitment to head coach Scott Milanovich while again stirring the muddied waters of GM Jim Barker’s long-term future.

The Argos re-signed Milanovich to a contract extension Thursday less than a year after hiring him. But besides the timing of the move — Toronto hosts the Edmonton Eskimos in the East semifinal Sunday —what made it peculiar was Rudge, the Argonauts CEO, lavishly praising Barker but not emphatically quelling the rumours about his future with a firm extension for the GM. For weeks, speculation has swirled that former Edmonton GM Eric Tillman was heading to Toronto this off-season to replace Barker, who has a year remaining on his contract. That talk cranked into overdrive last weekend when Tillman was fired by the Eskimos. Rudge tried silencing the Tillman talk by endorsing Barker while stating emphatically the Argos have never spoken to the veteran CFL executive about coming to Toronto.

“I can tell you unequivocally there have been absolutely no discussions with Mr. Tillman at any point in time about any position with the Toronto Argonauts football team since I’ve been here,” Rudge said. “I’ve been very pleased with the work Mr. Barker has been doing, we work well together and are planning the future well together and his position here is very secure.

“He’ll be here certainly through ’13 and into the foreseeable future.

The general manager’s position has not been in play and never has been in play.”

Barker said securing Milanovich’s future in Toronto was crucial to maintain continuity within the organization, but he made it clear he’d like to remain also.

“Of course. I have my best friends here,” he said. “In our football operations, I can tell you, there are no agendas, everybody’s pulling the rope in the same direction and that’s a fun situ-

DC United beats NY Red Bulls to reach Eastern final MLS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS United 1 Red Bulls 0 HARRISON, N.J. — Nick DeLeon scored in the 88th minute to give D.C. United a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Red Bulls appeared poised to take the lead in the 69th when they were awarded a penalty kick as D.C. United goalie Bill Hamid was given a red card.

In a wild series of events, the Red Bulls scored a goal that was taken back before D.C. backup keeper Joe Willis made a crucial save on the second attempt.

Kenny Cooper put his initial penalty kick past Willis, but the goal was called off by the referee because the Red Bulls had entered the penalty area early.

D.C. United travels to meet the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in the Eastern Conference finals of the MLS Cup playoffs.

ation.

“It doesn’t happen very often and that’s what makes this so appealing to be here. You work hard to get it exactly where you want it and there would really be no reason for me to want to leave.”

Milanovich arrived here in December after five seasons as an assistant coach with the Montreal Alouettes and promptly led the club to a 9-9 record and second spot in the East Division.

The Argos never reveal contract terms. It was generally believed Milanovich signed a three-year deal to succeed Barker as head coach, but the extension is solid proof his original deal only covered two seasons.

The extension not only provides Milanovich with security but also re-

moves the element of being a lame-duck coach in Toronto moving forward.

The optics certainly aren’t the same for Barker, who in December engineered the blockbuster trade that brought veteran quarterback Ricky Ray to Toronto from Edmonton.

In the CFL, GMs routinely sign players heading into their option years to new deals not only as a sign of goodwill but to show loyalty and commitment. That’s something the Argos failed to do thus far with Barker.

And then there was leaving Barker to twist in the wind Thursday while putting Milanovich in the uncomfortable position of having to discuss the future of his boss and the person who gave him his first CFL head-coaching position.

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Toronto Argonauts new head coach Scott Milanovich attends a press conference to announce his appointment, in Toronto on December 1, 2011. The Argos signed Milanovich to a new contract extension, Thursday.

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CRAFT AND BAKE SALE Buy some Christmas presents early at the Golden Circle’s annual Christmas Craft and Bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 17. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4620 47A Ave. More than 25 vendors will be selling their goodies, plus the Nearly New Boutique will be open.

Lunch is available.

Contact Diane at 403343-6074 if you have any questions or for more information.

SERVUS SCHOLARSHIPS Eight Central Alberta students each have $1,000 more for their educations thanks to Servus Credit Union.

The Young and Free Scholarship recipients are Jennifer Gust and Aidan Inkster of Red Deer, Katelyn Hoogendoorn and Delaney Moore of Sylvan Lake, Samantha McMurray of Blackfalds, and Emily Campbell, Kelsey Lank and Blair Stretch of Ponoka.

Students submitted a 90-second video or 300- to 500-word essay describing how their most influential mentor inspired them to make a difference. They were selected from 236 applicants. Paul Hoar of Ponoka won an iPad in the program’s online People’s Choice Bonus contest encouraging votes for a favourite scholarship applicant.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Take in a free family movie night courtesy of the Balmoral Bible Chapel. The Lost and Found Family screens on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the church located at Hwy 11 and Rutherford Drive. The movie tells of a wealthy woman inheriting a rundown boarding house occupied by a couple struggling to raise five orphaned and abandoned children.

The woman moves in, hoping to sell the house after evicting the family, and instead connects with them.

Admission is free, as is the pop, popcorn and child care. More information is available by calling the church at 403-347-5450.

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New schools pursued RED DEER AND BLACKFALDS ARE TOP PRIORITIES FOR RED DEER REGIONAL CATHOLIC

BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF New schools for Red Deer and Blackfalds are the top priorities within Red Deer Regional Catholic Schools’ draft threeyear education plan that was approved this week.

The school board discussed the 20122015 education plan, which includes capital plans. The plan is still in its draft form because the budget needs to be approved on Nov. 27.

“We’re in desperate need of a high school and all our other schools are operating at capacity or just below,” said chairwoman Adriana LaGrange.

Growth in school enrolment is evident.

As of the 2012-2013 school year, there are 7,373 students (5,723 in Red Deer schools and 1,650 outside of Red Deer). In the 20112012 year, there were 6,633 students (5,103 Red Deer in schools and 1,530 outside of Red Deer).

The school division’s first priority is for a new high school in Red Deer.

“We need one today but it takes time to get approval,” said LaGrange.

The next four priorities, in order of importance, are: classroom additions at St. Francis of Assisi Middle School in Red Deer, modernizing St. Patrick’s Community School, a school in Blackfalds, and modernizing St. Matthew Catholic School in Rocky Mountain House.

Besides the high school in Red Deer, these other four priorities will be pitched to the provincial government, said LaGrange.

She said the school in Blackfalds will likely serve students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 9. Currently, Catholic students are bused to Red Deer.

A new pre-kindergarten to Grade 5 school, Father Henri Voisin School, is set to open September 2014 in Clearview Ridge.

Over the next three years, the school district also wants to enhance student achievements, which are already high on average.

“We have a really low dropout rate of

0.6 per cent this past year, compared with the provincial average of 3.2 per cent,” said LaGrange. “But we won’t be happy until that .6 per cent disappears so we have every student graduating.”

The education plan also includes focusing on four priorities: faith, inclusion, literacy and technology.

“To be an effective Catholic witness we need to build capacity and confidence in our staff through clear expectations, professional development, prayer and encouragement,” says the report.

The school district will also work at making all schools inclusive. This includes educating students with special education needs in regular classrooms in neighbourhood schools.

Trends in student achievement also show the need to provide increased resources and support to classroom teachers at all grades to reflect that “all teachers need to be teachers of literacy,” says the report.

Technology was also listed as important. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

Theatre group awaits fate BANKRUPTCY POSSIBLE FOR CAT

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

Photo by RANDY FIEDLER/Advocate staff

Hunter Bota, eight, eats an apple as Rhiannon Sole, seven, gets oranges from educational assistant Raquel Hicks and vice-principal Kelly Jacobson at St. Teresa of Avila School on Thursday.

Rotary boosts breakfast program STUDENTS AT ST. TERESA OF AVILA ARE GETTING A BETTER START TO THEIR DAYS Hungry students at St. Teresa of Avila are getting a better start to their days thanks to the Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise.

The service club’s more than 40 members recently donated $3,000 to help pay for the elementary school’s breakfast program.

This is the third year the

club has provided financial support with Rotarians also serving breakfast to students on Thursday mornings.

“We really believe that when we nourish the body, the mind is fed, too,” said Rotarian Dawna Morey, the club’s community service chair.

“It helps that our money receives (Rotary) district match-

ing grants as well.”

Kelly Jacobson, the school’s vice-principal, said about 30 students are fed daily in the pre-kindergarten to Grade 5 elementary.

They can choose from sliced apples and oranges, cheese cubes, granola bars and yogurt prepared by a school educational assistant.

Frustrated developer appeals to county over small farm idea

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer developer frustrated with “bureaucratic red tape” is appealing directly to Red Deer County’s mayor and council to hear him out.

Serge Stelmack has proposed creating a subdivision near Sylvan Lake geared to small farm operations, such as dog or horse training facilities, you-pick operations or greenhouses.

It’s an idea that Stelmack argues fits in with the current agriculture zoning on the 60-acre site and would meet a local need for smaller scale farms.

County planners, though, will recommend rejecting the proposal, since it is considered a third parcel out on the property and under county rules it requires an area structure plan, said Cynthia Cvik, the county’s director of planning and development services.

The proposal is also seen as similar to a previous residential subdivision application for the site from Stelmack that was turned down by council earlier this year.

Cvik notes that the proposed development increases density and involves housing being built as part of a multi-lot subdivision.

Under county rules, an 18-month waiting period is re-

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quired before coming forward with a similar application.

Stelmack argues the agricultural subdivision is not similar to the previous proposal to build 34 acreages. It is a different concept with 11 lots and the 18-month period should not apply.

He also doesn’t see the need for an area structure plan, saying it would be “unnecessary and costly and time-consuming plan that doesn’t serve any purpose.” Those plans also can’t be appealed, so if it is shot down at council he would have no other recourse.

Stelmack is taking his fight public. He plans to take out a quarter-page advertisement in the Red Deer Advocate making his case through an open letter to the mayor and council.

The letter points out that planning staff “seem highly resistant to our proposal” and asks council members to “review our application carefully and with open minds.”

County manager Curtis Herzberg sees the proposal to create small agriculture holdings as just an “attempt to try to get his land developed, in my

mind.

“He’s trying to usurp the rules. He doesn’t like the answer he was given and he’s trying to come up with a new way to package it up to put it forward and either have it approved or something that he can appeal.”

Herzberg is also skeptical that there is a need for the small farm developments the developer envisions.

“We haven’t seen that.

There’s plenty of land here that can handle those types of developments.

“I find it very interesting that this same land, in his first application, was being proposed for residential zoning because the applicant felt at that time it was not suitable for agriculture.”

Stelmack said he is planning to gather support for his proposal and encourage people to email the county mayor.

Under county rules, a subdivision decision must be made within 60 days and the application is expected to go before council in six to eight weeks. pcowley@reddeeradvocate. com

Central Alberta Theatre expects to know its fate by early in the new year.

Letters went out last week to about 20 creditors, proposing the repayment of some of the money owed to them by CAT. The financially troubled theatre company cannot afford to repay all of its $800,000 in debts.

The debts were largely accrued through major cost overruns in the renovation of City Centre Stage.

CAT’s acting business manager Randy Nicholls said the “chartered insolvency and restructuring professional” does not expect to get all of the creditors’ responses until January.

If most creditors accept CAT’s repayment proposal, the theatre group will remain operational as a non-profit.

If they do not, CAT will have to declare bankruptcy.

The theatre group had asked Red Deer city council for $60,000 in order to hire a full-time person to run the Memorial Centre.

The company now has one fulltime technician and one “very part-time” volunteer co-ordinator, and they are barely managing the workload, said Nicholls, who was hoping for a speedy resolution.

But he was told that city councillors want to hear what creditors have to say first, as they do not want to give money to a group that must declare bankruptcy.

Nicholls expects the matter will go back before city council early in 2013.

If bankruptcy must be declared

by CAT, the city would have to determine who would run the Memorial Centre and take bookings for the facility.

CAT would also then have to determine whether it could continue with its 2013 season.

Nicholls said the local volunteers would still be willing to stage the plays, but the question is, where?

“It will depend on whether we get access to CAT Studios” in the Memorial Centre.

The best thing Red Deer residents can do to support CAT is to buy tickets to the Christmas production of My Three Angels, which opens on Nov. 22, he said.

So far, sales are going well. Although there is no dinner theatre, party rooms are available for corporate Christmas parties.

Meanwhile, CAT has had to make another change to its season.

If all goes well, Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers will be staged from April 11-27 in the Nickle Studio, upstairs at the Memorial Centre.

And the previously slated Gladys in Wonderland will be postponed to CAT’s 2013-2014 season. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Ranch, restaurant to close for hookup of water, sewer Heritage Ranch Visitor Centre and Westlake Grill will be shut down for one day on Monday so that new water and sanitary services can be hooked up.

Public washrooms will not be available for general park users on this day. “Heritage Ranch is truly a jewel in Red Deer’s park system, and we appreciate everyone’s co-operation and patience as we strive to improve the servicing to this area,� said Deb Comfort, neighbourhood facilities and community development supervisor for the City of Red Deer.

The city reports that construction is necessary to ensure a reliable water supply, adequate fire protection and efficient sewage disposal systems at Heritage Ranch, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Tourism Red Deer.

New charges for man New charges have been laid against a Red Deer man arrested earlier this month on drugs and weapons charges and then released on $1,500 bail.

Brian Randall Buxton, 31, was arrested in late October along with Sylvan Lake resident Summer Brook Kreiser, 29, by Red Deer City RCMP following up on surveillance of a house in Inglewood.

Arrested by police officers making a traffic stop on Oct. 23, Buxton and Kreiser are co-accused on a variety of offences stemming from items police allege were seized from the pickup truck in which they were travelling.

The charges include four counts each of possession of drugs for trafficking along with additional charges of possession of property obtained by crime and possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose, including bear spray and a baseball bat.

Both were later released from custody and ordered to return to court on Nov. 15 to enter their pleas.

Buxton was rearrested and returned to court on Thursday to answer charges arising from an incident on Sept. 19, including impaired driving, one count of possession of morphine, and additional accounts of possession of drugs for trafficking, including cocaine, methamphetamine and psilocybin (magic mushrooms).

He remains in custody pending a new bail hearing, set for Nov. 22, when he is also to enter pleas on the additional charges.

Soup fundraiser nets cash for United Way Fans of soup and the United Way had a big day on Wednesday.

The eighth annual fundraising event in Red Deer raised more than $700 for the United Way. A total of 19 homemade soups were provided, plus buns, cookies from Subway, coffee from City Roast and juice from McDonald’s.

The luncheon happened at the Hub on Ross Street.

Man to enter pleas A man accused of murdering and then dumping the body of a Red Deer woman faces additional, unrelated charges today in Red Deer provincial court.

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Chad Alain Frere, 38, pleaded guilty in Drumheller provincial court on Wednesday to driving while his blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit. He was fined $1,200 and is prohibited from driving for one year.

Frere was arrested in late June by Three Hills RCMP, who allege that members were held at bay for five hours by the former Trochu Motors employee who told relatives that he wanted to kill former co-workers.

Frere is to be tried in Drumheller provincial court on June 5 on charges arising from the standoff.

His mother is also before the courts, accused of barging through police lines in an attempt to come to her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aid during the alleged standoff.

Marie-Claire Frere, 60, returns to Drumheller provincial court on Dec. 5 to enter a plea on charges of obstructing police, failing to stop or resisting police and dangerous driving.

Lawyers for two Red Deer men accused of a home invasion earlier this year are negotiating a plea deal with the Crown.

Alexander Talbot, 20, and Rodney David Irvine, 42, were to have been tried in Red Deer provincial court late in October on charges arising from an incident early in the morning on May 4. Red Deer City RCMP allege that the pair broke into a home, assaulted a person inside and stole money and other goods.

Their trial, set for Oct. 30, was scuttled just as it was about to start when Crown prosecutor Tony Bell presented defence counsels Michael Scrase and Brad Mulder with a computer disc bearing new evidence.

As a result of the new evidence, Scrase and Mulder are negotiating a deal for their respective clients, who remain in custody at Red Deer Remand Centre.

They return to court on Dec. 4 to present a resolution.

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Bashir Gaashaan, 30, of no fixed address, was charged on June 20, 2011, with a number of offences related to her death as well as theft, weapons, drug and assault charges.

Gaashaan later pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges relating to Carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death.

He was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary inquiry held in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday.

Gaashaan, who remains in custody, was to return to court today to enter pleas on the remaining charges.

A date for his murder trial has not been set.

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The 55-year-old man, whose name cannot be published because it may reveal the name of his alleged victim, was arrested at the CrossIron Mills shopping centre at Balzac on March 28.

Airdrie RCMP allege that members were called to the mall after a woman passed a note to a security guard saying she had been kidnapped.

Arrested at the scene, the man remains in custody and has made numerous appearances in Airdrie provincial court, but has not yet entered a plea.

Charges include housebreaking with intent, sexual assault, choking with intent, unlawful confinement, kidnapping, threats causing death, threats causing bodily harm, possessing a dangerous weapon, resisting arrest, two counts of assaulting a peace officer and four counts of breaching a recognizance.

He is to return to court on Nov. 29.

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Canadians in spending mode BMO PROJECTING AVERAGE 15 PER CENT JUMP IN HOLIDAY SPENDING

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS A BMO holiday outlook suggests Canadians’ spending spirits have improved this season, with the bank projecting an average 15 per cent jump in holiday spending over last Christmas.

The Bank of Montreal’s 2012 Holiday Spending Outlook finds that survey respondents plan to spend an average of $1,610 this holiday season, up from $1,397 in 2011.

Shoppers surveyed say they plan to shell out an average of $674 for gifts this year, compared to an average of $583 last year.

The top reasons for spending more are having more people to shop for and being better off financially.

Spending on trips is also projected to increase, while amounts allocated for entertaining were expected to fall from a year ago.

Nearly half of respondents say they’ll set a loose budget, while three-in-ten say they plan on sticking to a firm budget.

Other analysts weighing in on holiday

spending this year also believe Canadians will be more generous with their finances.

A report released last week by Ernst & Young predicted Canadian holiday sales would rise 3.5 per cent over last year, supported by signs of improvement in consumer confidence.

And a study from Deloitte projected Canadians will spend one to two per cent more this holiday season, but an increasing number will check for the best prices online before they head to the mall in a season it expects to be highly price competitive.

Last year, sales were restrained by high household debt, modest wage growth and turbulent global markets.

But the economy has improved slightly since then and consumers appear more willing to open their wallets.

A survey conducted by BMO in January found households kept holiday spending in check, with 76 per cent spending less or the same on holiday gifts, trips and entertaining than in 2010.

Another boost to holiday sales this year could come from new sales pitches by toy

makers, suggested Gerrick Johnson, a toy analyst with BMO Capital Markets.

“Consumers this year will benefit from a number of new tactics that retailers have implemented: hot toy reservation systems, more aggressive price match programs, same-day online delivery, and earlier and cheaper layaway,” said Johnson.

“These moves should help toy sales by making more expensive items more accessible, making all items easier to buy. They are also likely to entice earlier sales, which should help lift toy sales throughout the holiday season.”

One-in-five respondents to the BMO survey — conducted by Pollara among 1,000 Canadians — said they didn’t plan on creating a budget at all.

And more than half (53 per cent) admitted to making impulsive purchases during the holiday season.A majority of respondents, or 68 per cent, said they plan to begin shopping before December and 30 per cent said they planned to start prior to November.

Women were twice as likely as men to start shopping before November.

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Builders slightly ahead of 2011

Tim Hortons faces slowdown Heightened competition in the coffee and snacks market added pressure to Tim Hortons during the third quarter as the company squeezed out an improved profit, even though fewer customers visited its restaurants.

President and chief executive Paul House said Thursday that Tim Hortons is dealing with numerous entrants into the coffee market who are stepping up their promotional campaigns, all while consumers are spending cautiously in a tough economy.

The company, which doesn’t provide specific traffic numbers, said same-store sales transactions were lower in both the U.S. and Canada.

Earnings at the Oakville, Ont.-based coffee, doughnut and fast food chain grew to $105.7 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, in the three months ended Sept.

30. That fell short of the 72 cents per share expected by analysts, according to a poll by Thomson Reuters.

The profits were up from $103.6 million or 65 cents per diluted share in the same period a year earlier.

Cineplex profits double TORONTO — Cineplex doubled its profits in the third quarter as the movie exhibitor countered a decline in moviegoers with higher priced tickets and more sales at its concession stands.

Chief executive Ellis Jacob told analysts on Thursday that a strong start to the summer movie season quickly petered out as blockbuster hits like “The Dark Knight Rises” and “The Amazing Spider-Man” were followed by numerous flops.

“With the exception of ’The Bourne Legacy,’ films in the latter part of the quarter generated softer than expected results,” he said. Yet the company still managed to strengthen results, on ticket price increases in some regions and overall stronger concession sales.

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Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney speaks to the Canadian Club in Montreal, Thursday.

Reforms proving benefit for growth, jobs: Carney

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says there is evidence that reforms being imposed on the world’s largest banks — often against their will — are contributing to economic growth and job creation, rather than the opposite as critics claim.

Canada’s top central banker, who holds the prestigious position of head of the Financial Stability Board overseeing international reform of the sector, said he will insist on timely and consistent implementation of agreed reforms.

Carney also dismissed critics, mainly financiers on Wall Street, who say that requiring banks to hold more capital and reduce risk-taking has already restrained investments and economy activity.

“Measures to strengthen financial stability support economic growth and create jobs rather than hold them back, even in the short term,” he said Thursday in a speech to the Canadian Club of Montreal.

“Credit growth has resumed in those countries where financial institutions have decisively strengthened their balance sheets, refocused their core business activities and improved their funding resources — in other words, returned to a more sustainable business model.”

The issue is at the heart of a now famous behind-closed-doors confron-

tation last year with JPMorgan Chase head Jamie Dimon, who took out his frustration on Carney for the restrictions being imposed on the banking sector.

Carney, who came from the world of private sector financing at Goldman Sachs, is reported to have held his ground in private.

In public he has continued to show little patience for the system as it existed prior to the 2008 Wall Street collapse.

An advance copy of Carney’s speech notes that in 2008, major banks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium either failed or needed rescue from the state.

“Gallingly, on the eve of their collapse, every bank boasted at capital levels well in excess of the standards of the time,” Carney points out.

Those assurances proved meaningless, he said.

That’s because many of the banks were hiding risks off their balance sheets, or those balance sheets were “stuffed with supposedly risk-free structured products that turned out to be lethally toxic.”

Even today, after the mess, investors continue to believe that when worst comes to worst, governments once again will be there to bail out a failing large bank — the so-called too-big-tofail reasoning that the damage caused by a big bank collapse would be worse than the cost of rescuing it.

With two months remaining in 2012, Red Deer home builders find themselves slightly ahead of the pace they were setting last year at this time.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported on Thursday that there had been 499 housing starts in the city as of Oct. 31.

That was four per cent ahead of the 479 starts recorded to the same point a year ago.

Construction was up five per cent in the case of single-detached homes in Red Deer, to 282 from 269; and three per cent higher for units in multi-family projects, to 217 from 210.

The gap widened a bit in October, with 52 residential starts recorded in the city. That was up 16 per cent from the same month in 2011, when there were 45 starts.

However, work on single-detached houses fell by nearly 40 per cent last month, to 20 from 33. Multifamily projects more than made up for this slide, with 32 starts in that category last month, up from 12 a year earlier.

Among Alberta’s largest urban centres, Medicine Hat has led the way when it comes to year-over-year gains in housing starts for the January-to-October period, with a 90 per cent increase.

The City of Grande Prairie has posted the second biggest gain, at 66 per cent; followed by the Calgary metropolitan area, at 52 per cent; and the Edmonton metropolitan area, at 30 per cent.

Housing starts in Lethbridge during the first 10 months of this year were down 17 per cent from 2011, and for the Wood Buffalo census area the figure fell by 31 per cent.

Nationally, home construction slowed in October.

On a seasonally-adjusted basis, starts fell almost nine per cent from September to October. The decrease applied to both single- and multi-unit starts in urban areas.

“The monthly decrease in total housing starts posted in October was mostly due to a decrease in both single and multiple starts in urban centres in Quebec and the Prairies,” said Mathieu Laberge, deputy chief economist at CMHC. “Multiple starts also declined in many urban centres in Ontario, more than offsetting an increase in such starts in Toronto.”

Seasonally-adjusted urban starts decreased 1.5 per cent in British Columbia, 6.4 per cent in Ontario, 12.3 per cent in the Prairies, and 16.8 per cent in Atlantic Canada.

Earlier this week, CMHC predicted a sizable drop in housing starts next year, compared to what it had been forecasting.

Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney said the slowdown is consistent with the bank’s expectations.

“We view household formation around 190,000 annualized and the starts are a little north of 200,000, so they’ve slowed from a very rapid pace to a pace that’s still above household formation,” Carney said in Montreal.

“We’re expecting this decreased contribution from housing relative to GDP. . . . We’re starting to see some things that are consistent with that, so it’s entirely consistent with expectations.”

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Plenty of products come from bioenergy industry

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

ACCESS PROSPERITY

Developing an ag bioenergy industry around ethanol and biodiesel only is a bit like grinding an entire side of beef — prime cuts and all — into hamburger.

This was one of the messages that Morley Kjarbaard, an industry development officer with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, delivered on Thursday during a presentation in Red Deer.

Kjarbaard, who manages the department’s bioindustrial portfolio, was speaking at a breakfast meeting organized by Central Alberta: Access Prosperity as part of its Agri-Trade activities.

He described how traditional bioenergy feedstocks like wheat, canola and livestock manure can be used to produce dozens of chemicals and secondary chemicals, and a

variety of marketable products.

Butanol, for example, is an industrial solvent that can be used as gas replacement and in the production of plastics, among other products, said Kjarbaard. A Chinese company is already producing butanol from corn, and sees grain straw as another potential feedstock.

Succinic acid, which is used to produce goods ranging from cosmetics to personal care products to plastics, is another potential bioproduct for Alberta producers, suggested Kjarbaard.

International chemical company BioAmber Inc. plans to convert forestry biomass into succinic acid at Sarnia, Ont., and coffee giant Starbucks is looking to do the same with coffee grounds.

“I think when you start to look at it in

that kind of detail, you start to realize there are some real opportunities,” he said, adding that such niche markets would not require huge plants to be competitive.

“As you get better at producing those bio-based products, the cost comes down.

And then, not only can you compete on environmental and performance qualities or characteristics . . . you start to compete on price as well.”

Kjarbaard’s involvement in Alberta’s bioenergy industry dates back to the province’s Nine-Point Bioenergy Plan, which was announced in 2006.

He related how Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development felt bioenergy could create a new market for wheat, canola and biogas, as well as a way to promote rural development and environmental protection.

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

High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.41 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . 45.310 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.38 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.53 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.53 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.48 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.82 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 6.92 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 33.31 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 10.84 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 11.31 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.65 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 46.78

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.21 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 47.03 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.48 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 18.14 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 36.56 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 17.22 First Quantum Minerals . 22.14 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 44.91 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.54 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 55.25 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . 10.16 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.44 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.77 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 32.83 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.14 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 29.30 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 40.68 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.45 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 44.17 Calfrac Well Serv. . . . . . . 22.60 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 28.02 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.55 Canyon Services Group. . 9.99 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.14 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.730 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 21.08 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.06 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 87.07 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 30.48

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed lower Thursday, adding to the losses of the previous session as traders weighed the odds of the United States steering clear of a so-called fiscal cliff by the end of the year.

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 39.54 points at 12,191.05 following a 131-point drop Wednesday, with losses held in check for a second session by gains in the gold sector. The TSX Venture Exchange was 7.97 points higher at 1,298.68.

If a deal between the Republicans and Democrats isn’t reached, tax increases and government spending cuts to the tune of US$600 billion automatically take effect. The worry is that such a drastic measure would result in the United States sliding back into recession, dragging down other economies, including Canada’s.

One reason for the lack of confidence in American lawmakers is that traders recall the fierce infighting that went on during the debate on raising the U.S. debt limit during the summer of 2011. The raucous debate pressured financial markets around the world.

“We often quote (that) past performance is no guarantee of future results,” said Norman Raschkowan, North American strategist at Mackenzie Financial Corp.

The Canadian dollar was down 0.43 of a cent to 99.96 cents US as nervousness about the consequences of a looming budget crisis in Washington sent traders to the perceived safe haven of U.S. Treasuries for a second day.

U.S. indexes lost early momentum and turned lower after New York markets registered their steepest losses of 2012 on Wednesday.

Losses were bigger in the U.S. as investors worry that taxes on capital gains and dividends could rise substantially after the first of the year.

The Dow Jones industrials racked up a triple-digit loss for a second day, giving back 121.41 points to 12,811.32.

The Nasdaq was down 41.7 points to 2,895.58 while the S&P 500 index slipped 17.02 points to 1,377.51.

The threat of a U.S. downgrade by ratings agency Fitch had added to the negative sentiment.

Hours after Barack Obama defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney in a cliff-hanger election, Fitch said that the U.S. government’s top AAA rating would be at risk if Congress and the president did not immediately forge an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff.

Commodity prices were higher following steep losses on Wednesday.

But TSX weakness was led by a 1.22 per cent decline in the base metals sector as December copper added three cents to US$3.47 a pound after falling seven cents Wednesday. Thompson Creek Metals (TSX:TCM) gave back 13 cents to C$2.98 and First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) shed 77 cents to $22.14.

The energy sector lost 1.15 per cent, while December crude gained 65 cents to US$85.09 a barrel after demand concerns, higher inventories and the rising American dollar combined to send prices skidding more than $4 Wednesday. Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) lost 60 cents to $33.14.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) weighed on the sector as its shares fell 93 cents to $28.02. CNQ had $360 million of net income in the third quarter or 33 cents per share, down from $753 million or 68 cents per share a year earlier. Adjusted net earnings fell to $353 million or 32 cents per share from $606 million or 55 cents per share a year earlier as results were affected by lower prices for crude oil, synthetic crude oil and natural gas liquids.

The industrials sector fell 1.1 per cent as Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) fell eight cents to $3.37 while Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) shed $1.36 to $90.55.

The financials sector was also a weight, down 0.57 per cent as Royal Bank (TSX:RY) gave back 61 cents to $55.72.

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) said it earned $383 million, or 64 cents per share, for the latest quarter, compared with a loss of $621 million, or $1.07 per share, a year ago. Operating net income, which excludes items that the company believes are not ongoing, was $401 million, or 68 cents per share, beating expectations of 63 cents and its shares ran ahead 94 cents to $25.31.

The gold sector gained about 1.3 per cent while De-

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 58.45 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 53.46 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.32 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.54 Carfinco Financial. . . . . . 10.04 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 22.91 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 39.35 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 62.72 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 11.82 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 76.08 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 55.72 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 25.31 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.30

cember bullion gained $12 to US$1,726 following a $1 dip.

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) improved by 40 cents to C$44.91.

Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K) ran up 82 cents or 8.78 per cent to $10.16 after it posted a quarterly earnings profit Wednesday that beat expectations. It also said it expects to meet the higher end of its production targets for the year.

Elsewhere on the earnings front, Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX:THI) shares fell $2.48 or 5.01 per cent to $47.03 after the coffee, doughnut and fast food chain saw a 10.3 per cent increase in total revenue. Net income attributable to shareholders was $105.7 million or 68 cents per share, up from $103.6 million or 65 cents per share a year ago. But the company also faced a decline in the number of customers at its restaurants.

And Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) stepped back $2.32 to $68.84 even as the retailer said it is boosting its dividend almost 17 per cent. The retailer also said quarterly net earnings fell to $131.4 million or $1.61 per diluted share, compared with $136.5 million or $1.67 per diluted share a year ago.

The eurozone debt crisis also weighed on markets after Germany’s Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said the monetary union is not yet in a position to make a decision on releasing the next batch of bailout funds to Greece.

As anticipated, the cash-strapped country still has to pass its budget for 2013 while lawmakers in some countries, including Germany, have to authorize the release of funds.

The budget vote is to be held Sunday.

FINANCIAL MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close of Thursday:.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,191.05 down 39.54 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,298.68 up 7.97 points TSX 60 — 696.72 down 2.61 points Dow — 12,811.32 down 121.41 points S&P 500 — 1,377.51 down 17.02 points Nasdaq — 2,895.58 down 41.71 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 99.96 cents US, down 0.43 of a cent Pound — C$1.5980, up 0.60 of a cent Euro — C$1.2746, up 0.31 of a cent Euro — US$1.2741, down 0.24 of a cent Oil futures: US$85.09 per barrel, up 65 cents (December contract) Gold futures: US$1,726 per oz., up $12 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $33.372 per oz., up $0.611 $1,072.91 per kg., up $19.64 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Thursday at 1,298.68, up 7.97 points. The volume was at 4:20 p.m. ET is 173.92 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov.’12 $1.20 higher $602.70; Jan ’13 $1.20 higher $600.20; March ’13 $1.60 higher $598.00; May ’13 $2.10 higher $594.70; July ’13 $1.10 higher $591.30; Nov. ’13 $1.00 higher $544.10; Jan. ’14 $1.00 higher $546.80; March ’14 $1.00 higher $546.80; May ’14 $1.00 higher $547.10; July ’14 $1.00 higher $547.10; Nov. ’14 $1.00 higher $547.10.

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; Dec. ’14 unchanged $254.50.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 148,220 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 148,220.

Record Q3 profits pumped

by Parkland Fuel Corp. fuel network, said Espey, with competitive pressures in some markets and lower drilling activity in Western Canada’s oil and gas sector also having an impact.

“However,” he continued, “we made progress this quarter on regaining lost volume from earlier in the year, adding net

new volumes across all our divisions through the concerted efforts of our sales teams.”

For the nine-month period ended Sept. 30, Parkland’s net earnings were $75.2 million, which was more than double the $36.2 million earned in the January-to-September perido of 2011.

Emanuella Enenajor of CIBC WM Economics noted that “despite low (interest) rates and surprisingly resilient investor demand, housing construction looks to be struggling to attain new heights in recent months.”

“Although the housing starts data tend to be volatile month-to-month, we expect to see a trend in softening starts through 2013, as a slowdown in secondary market activity weights on homebuilding.”

The CMHC data suggests housing starts — where trends tend to lag those in the home resale market — are falling in line with home sales figures released in the last few months, which points to a broader slowdown in Canada’s housing market.

The latest figures from Canadian Real Estate Association found sales in September fell 15.1 per cent from a year earlier, due in large part to a further tightening of mortgage rules and a slowdown in Vancouver.

A real estate expert at Queen’s University called the drop in housing starts in October “significant” and said it’s “clear evidence” that the housing market is slowing down. “(The numbers) provide sound evidence reinforcing the idea that housing markets in most regions and cities are cooling off rapidly,” John Andrew, director of the Queen’s real estate roundtable, said in a release.

“Housing starts are clearly responding to the decrease in new and existing home sales that we’ve seen in most markets over the past few months, especially for condos. I expect this trend to deepen over the remainder of 2012 and likely into 2013.”

In a global outlook released last month, the International Monetary Fund singled out housing and household debt, which currently sits at a near-record 163 per cent of income, as the key areas of concerns for Canada.

Those concerns have been voiced before, including by Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, who has moved four times in as many years to reduce mortgage lending.

Over-saturation, high prices, high debt levels and recent tightening of mortgage rules are impacting the resale market, economists have noted, particularly in the previously torrid markets of Toronto and Vancouver.

With files from The Canadian Press.

Air Canada vows to respond to fare decreases on WestJet regional routes THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Airline passengers in some smaller Canadian cities should get a break on fares next year as Air Canada vowed Thursday to respond to lower fares promised by WestJet when it launches its new regional service next year.

“We know that the regional challenges will require some level of response from us and that is natural, normal and healthy competition and we’re certainly prepared for that,” Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu said Thursday during a conference call about the airline’s improved third-quarter results.

WestJet CEO Gregg Saretsky mused Wednesday about lowering fares when it launches WestJet Encore next year with a few Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Q400 aircraft.

Rovinescu said Air Canada is prepared for its rival’s efforts to expand its market opportunities, but won’t sacrifice the company’s overall yields.

“Our objective for next year will be to continue to improve on the progress we made this year and we certainly have no intention of conceding anything on the yield side.”

Air Canada beat analysts’ expectations Thursday as it reported a return to profitability in

the third quarter by flying planes at record levels and benefiting from lower costs and foreign currency gains.

The Montreal-based company (TSX:AC.B) earned $429 million, or $1.54 per diluted share.

That compared with a net loss of $124 million, or 45 cents per diluted share, for the same period last year.

Air Canada’s adjusted net income was $230 million, or 82 cents per share, up from $193 million, or 68 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2011.

Analysts had been looking for 70 cents per share of adjusted earnings, according to Thomson Reuters estimates.

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The Red Deer-based company, which is Canada’s largest independent marketer and distributor of petroleum products, announced on Thursday that it generated profits of $31.8 million for the three months ended Sept. 30. That marked a 30 per cent improvement over the same period in 2011, when the company’s net earnings were $24.5 million.

Its net earnings per basic share were 48 cents for the quarter, up from 41 cents.

“Lower operating and administration costs and a seven per cent increase in gross profit from our fuel marketing divisions led to great results for our base business,” said Bob Espey, Parkland’s president and CEO. Strong refiners’ margins, which Parkland shares in, also contributed to the strong quarter, he added.

Parkland’s fuel volumes were actually down in the quarter, as compared with a year earlier.

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“The world has changed considerably since then, but I think there’s still a good value proposition for agriculture,” said Kjarbaard, adding that rural communities have benefited and that bioenergy has been proven to bring environmental benefits.

When the incentives and grants included in the Nine-Point Bioenergy Plan failed to generate the interest hoped, the province went a step farther and legislated a renewable fuels standard (RFS) that requires gasoline here to contain five per cent ethanol, and diesel to have two per cent biodiesel. That equates to approximately 300 million litres of ethanol and 70 million litres of biodiesel per year.

Currently, said Kjarbaard, Alberta produces only 40 million litres of ethanol annually — all at the Permolex Ltd. plant in Red Deer — and no biodiesel.

“We do have some production coming online,” he said, “and hopefully within short order we’ll have enough production to meet our provincial mandate.”

Among the pending bioenergy projects in Alberta is Kyoto Fuels Corp.’s 66-million litre biodiesel plant at Lethbridge and Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s 265-million litre biodiesel plant in Lloydminster.

“If those two projects come on line we’ll more than exceed our 70-million litre requirement in the RFS,” said Kjarbaard.

Meanwhile, a 40-million litre ethanol plant is being constructed near Vegreville as part of the Growing Power Hairy Hill L.P. integrated biorefinery, where a biogas facility already exists.

And Quebec’s Enerkem Inc. has partnered with the City of Edmonton to build a “waste-to-biofuels” facility that would convert an anticipated 100,000 tonnes of solid municipal waste into nearly 40 million litres of ethanol a year.

“I think we are making good strides at using a variety of feedstocks and not just relying on agricultural commodities,” said Kjarbaard.

Asked how bioindustry can be encouraged here, Kjarbaard said the challenge is access to capital, labour and resources.

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Guide released for ‘privacy-friendly’ smartphone apps

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Several Canadian privacy watchdogs have created a set of guidelines to help mobile developers create “privacy-friendly” smartphone apps.

And they warn that failing to be transparent about any information collected could see developers running afoul of both the law and their potential customers.

Federal privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart joined her counterparts in British Columbia and Alberta in releasing a 12-page document that explains how Canada’s privacy laws apply to mobile app developers — whether they’re based in this country or farther afield.

Stoddart says it’s been a challenge to ensure everyone in the growing mobile app industry knows that the rules apply to them.

“We were concerned that apps often seem to have nothing to do with Canadian law on the use of personal information,” Stoddart says in an interview.

“Sometimes they’re not aware. Sometimes I get the impression they don’t care and they’re not going out of their way to find out. And sometimes it’s a catch-me-if-you-can attitude.”

Stoddart says any developer that sells an app to Canadians must comply with the same privacy legislation as any other business.

That, according to the guide, means developers are responsible for ensuring any information they collect from users is relevant to their product and is securely stored. Users must be fully informed and must consent to the type of information that will be collected and what will be done with it.

The guide offers tips to ensure developers are thinking about privacy from the planning stages of an app.

It urges developers to create a detailed privacy policy and ensure any other companies they work with are following the same rules. Users should know what will happen to their data before they download and use an app, the guide says, and developers should consider building privacy notifications into the look and feel of an app, such as through graphics and sounds.

And it’s not just privacy commissioners that will be watching to ensure app developers comply, says Stoddart. Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with how their personal data is used online, and users who feel their privacy is violated can quickly become a thorn in developers’ sides.

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“Because of the hugely networked online world, bad news travels fast, and there’s always the privacyconscious people out there who can spread the word if they don’t think (an app) is respectful of their privacy,” says Stoddart.

“In spite of urban myths to the contrary, they don’t want to give away demographic information or where their location is to get apps for free.”

Federal and provincial privacy commissioners have the power to enforce privacy laws. They can launch investigations and order companies to shape up. If they don’t comply, the commissioners can then ask the courts to step in.

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Development Officer Approvals On November 6, 2012, the Development Officer issued approval for the following applications: Permitted Use Deer Park Estates

Road Closure Announcement Remembrance Day Memorial Service November 11, 2012 The following road will be closed this Sunday to accommodate the Remembrance Day Memorial Service at Veteran’s Park.

1. Strategic Survey Services Ltd. – a 0.57 metre relaxation to the minimum rear yard to an existing detached garage located at 10 Davison Drive.

Johnstone Park 2. Beta Surveys Ltd. – a 1.23 metre relaxation to the minimum rear yard to an existing deck located at 10 Jewell Street.

Discretionary Use

Ross Street from 49th Avenue to Gaetz Avenue

Downtown

The road closure will be in effect from 10:30-11:30am, Sunday November 11th, 2012.

3. Little House of Neon Ltd. - a proposed 2’ X 14’ discretionary fascia sign for ESP Salon Sales to be located at 4 5571 45 Street.

Please watch for detour signs and use alternative routes as indicated. For further information please contact Public Works at 403-342-8238.

Thank you for your cooperation.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Performance-boosting drugs, powered prostheses and wearable computers are coming to an office near you — but experts warned in a new report Wednesday that too little thought has been given to the implications of a superhuman workplace.

Academics from Britain’s leading institutions say attention needs to be focused on the consequences of technology which may one day allow — or compel — humans to work better, longer and harder. Here’s their list of upgrades that might make their way to campuses and cubicles in the next decade: BRAIN BOOSTERS Barbara Sahakian, a Cambridge neuropsychology professor, cited research suggesting that 16 per cent of U.S. students already use “cognitive enhancers” such as Ritalin to help them handle their course loads. Pilots have long used amphetamines to stay alert. And at least one study has suggested that the drug modafinil could help reduce the number of accidents experienced by shift workers.

But bioethicist Jackie Leach Scully of northern England’s Newcastle University worries that the use of such drugs might focus on worker productivity over personal well-being.

“Being more alert for longer doesn’t mean that you’ll be less stressed by the job,” she said. “It means that you’ll be exposed to that stress for longer and be more awake while doing it.”

WEARABLE COMPUTERS The researchers also noted so-called “life-logging” devices like Nike Inc.’s distance-tracking shoes or wearable computers such as the eyeglasses being developed by Google Inc. The shoes can record your every step; the eyeglasses everything you see.

Nigel Shadbolt, an expert in artificial Intelligence at southern England’s University of Southampton, said such devices were as little as 15 years away from being able to record every sight, noise and movement over an entire human life.

So do you accept if your boss gives you one?

“What does that mean for employee accountability?” Shadbolt asked.

BIONIC LIMBS — AND BEYOND The report also noted bionic limbs like the one used this week by amputee Zac Vawter to climb Chicago’s Willis Tower or exoskeletons like the one used earlier this year by partially paralyzed London Marathon participant Claire Lomas. It also touched on the development of therapies aimed at sharpening eyesight or cochlear implants meant to enhance hearing.

Scully said any technology that could help disabled people re-enter the workforce should be welcomed but society needs to keep an eye out for unintended consequences.

“One of the things that we know about technology hitting society is that most of the consequences were not predicted ahead of time and a lot of things that we worry about ahead of time turn out not to be problems at all,” she said. “We have very little idea of how these technologies will pan out.”

THE PRESSURIZED WORKPLACE The report was drawn up by scientists from The Academy of Medical Sciences, the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society.

“We’re not talking science fiction here,” said Genevra Richardson, the King’s College law professor who oversaw the report. “These technologies could influence our ability to learn or perform tasks, they could influence our motivation, they could enable us to work in more extreme conditions or in old age, or they could facilitate our return to work after illness or disability .... Their use at work also raises serious ethical, political and economic questions.”

Scully said workers may come under pressure to try a new memory-boosting drug or buy the latest wearable computer.

“In the context of a highly pressurized work environment, how free is the choice not to adopt such technologies?” she said.

Union representatives appeared taken aback by some of the experts’ predictions. One expressed particular disquiet at the possibility raised by the report that long-distance truck drivers might be asked to take alertness drugs for safety reasons.

Online: The report: http://royalsociety.org/policy/projects/ human-enhancement Raphael Satter can be reached on: http://raphae. li/twitter

Stoddart says she has several investigations into mobile app developers underway, but adds she can’t talk about any in detail until they’re finished.

Three years ago, Stoddart released the results of an investigation into Facebook and ordered the American social networking giant to make changes.

Facebook responded by tightening its privacy policies.

Elizabeth Denham, British Columbia’s privacy commissioner, says it becomes more difficult to enforce Canadian laws if an app developer is located in the United States, which has far less restrictive privacy laws.

East Hill Open House Residents are encouraged to attend an open house on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, as the second phase of public consultation regarding amendments to the East Hill Major Area Structure Plan (MASP).

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Time: 4 until 8 p.m. (presentation at 5 p.m.)

Location: Balmoral Bible Chapel 55 Street and Rutherford Drive, Red Deer Your input will assist The City of Red Deer Planning department in the preparation of amendments for the East Hill MASP, which will incorporate the lands annexed to the east by The City of Red Deer in 2009 as well as suggesting amendments to the present document. As this is the second phase of public consultation, The City will be presenting concept plan and proposed changes to the document.

For more information, please contact: Angus Schaffenburg Major Projects Planner The City of Red Deer 403-309-8545

CITY OF RED DEER Remembrance Day Holiday Hours of Operation City of Red Deer administration offices will be closed on: Monday, November 12 TRANSIT

You may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on November 23, 2012. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8399.

Municipal Planning Commission Decisions On October 24, 2012 the Municipal Planning Commission issued the following decisions for development permit applications: Permitted Use Approvals Woodlea Arthur Splett – re-development in existing neighborhood, a 4% relaxation to the maximum floor area and a 4% relaxation to the maximum width of a proposed detached garage to be located at 5334 42 Avenue.

Discretionary Use Approvals Clearview Meadows Matthew Boyd – the use of a new secondary suite to be located at 40 Cole Street South Hill Imperial Land Services Inc. – the use of a new secondary suite to be located at 3810 52 Avenue.

You may appeal discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative & Governance Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on November 19, 2012. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative & Governance Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8132.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION THE CITY OF RED DEER

Sunday Nov. 11:

Sealed Quotes clearly marked “Revised Power Feed to Low Lift Pump House (11/27)”, delivered or mailed to:

Transit Service will operate on the Sunday / Holiday schedule. First bus from the City Centre Terminal is 8:45 AM. Last bus from the City Centre Terminal is 6:45 PM. There is NO SERVICE on Route 12 / 12A Gasoline Alley / Springbrook.

The City of Red Deer Purchasing Section Main Floor, City Hall 4914 - 48 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4

Red Deer Transit Action Bus: Limited Action Bus service will be provided. Action Bus phone lines are closed.

will be received up to 1:30:00 p.m. local time on “November 27, 2012”. Quotations received and not conforming to the foregoing will be returned to the respondent(s) without consideration. Faxed quotation documents or quotation amendments will not be accepted. This is not a public Opening.

Monday Nov. 12: Transit Service will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Transit Administration and Customer Service Centre are closed.

Red Deer Transit Action Bus: Limited Action Bus service will be provided. Action Bus phone lines are closed.

Transit schedule information can be found on-line at: www.reddeer.ca/transit RECREATION FACILITIES Collicutt Centre Sunday, November 11 – OPEN 1 pm to 7 pm Monday, November 12 – OPEN 5:30 am to 10:30 pm GH Dawe Community Centre Sunday, November 11 – OPEN 1 pm to 7 pm Monday, November 12 – OPEN 6:30 am to 10 pm Michener Aquatic Centre Saturday, November 10 – CLOSED Sunday, November 11 – CLOSED Monday, November 12 – CLOSED Recreation Centre Sunday, November 11 – CLOSED Monday, November 12 – OPEN 6 am to 10 pm Riverbend Golf and Recreation Area Clubhouse Sunday, November 11 – OPEN 9 am to 5 pm Monday, November 12 – OPEN 9 am to 5 pm

The Work is comprised of: The Contractor shall furnish all labour, materials and necessary tools and equipment to provide complete and operating electrical systems to revise the power routing such that MDC-101 will feed power to MCC-105A and MCC-105A will feed power to MCC105 at the Water Treatment Plant. 5504 54 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta.

Quotation Documents may be downloaded from Alberta Purchasing Connection.

The City of Red Deer Contract Specifications most recent Edition may be obtained from the Engineering Services Department for a $40 non-refundable fee, or may be viewed on The City of Red Deer website @ www.reddeer.ca.

Technical Inquiries shall be directed to the following: Scott Cook, Water Treatment Plant Electrician Phone: 403-348-7828 Email: scott.cook@reddeer.ca Processing Inquiries shall be directed to the following: Shelly Flahr, SCMP Phone: 403-342-8273 Email: purchasing@reddeer.ca

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Tamas Dobozy’s Budapest battle tales in Siege 13 win Writers’ Trust prize Author Tamas Dobozy took home the $25,000 Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize for Siege 13 on Wednesday, dedicating it to his father, whose anecdotes of the brutal battle of Budapest during the Second World War inspired the short story collection.

“He lived through the siege and a lot of his stories of that time were really the initial motivation for me becoming interested in this,” the Waterloo, Ont.-based writer said after accepting the award.

“He’s also the person that turned me on to good writing. I remember when I was 13 or 14, he was the first one who sort of took the comic book out of my hand and put The Story of San Michele or Hemingway’s novel into my hands and said ‘Read this.”’

Siege 13 (Thomas Allen Publishers) features 13 fictional tales linked by the bloody battle that took place from December 1944 to February 1945.

Dobozy, a father of four who teaches English and film at Wilfrid Laurier University, said he was surprised about the scale of the siege during his research.

“Even as little as three months ago, I was talking to a Hungarian translator who was interested in translating my work and I said to her, ‘I’m really worried that maybe I puffed up the siege too much, I made it too fantastical,”’ said the Nanaimo, B.C., native, who lived in Budapest for a couple of years in the ’90s and travelled there frequently as a child.

“And she said to me, ‘Well, my great-grandmother gave birth alone, on the streets of Budapest, during the siege.’

When she said that to me, I said, ‘OK, nothing

I’ve written will ever be equal to what really went on at that time.”’

Siege 13 beat out four other books, including Carnival by IMPAC Dublin Literary Award winner Rawi Hage of Montreal, and Scotiabank Giller Prize finalist “Inside” by Montreal native Alix Ohlin.

This year’s other Writers’ Trust fiction finalists — who each receive $2,500 — included Edmonton-based Tim Bowling for The Tinsmith and Linda Spalding of Toronto for The Purchase.

“Siege 13 spans continents and decades, and in doing so illustrates once again that old maxim: the short story can be both as broad and as deep as a novel. These stories are never less than breathtaking,” Writers’ Trust jury members Lynn Coady, Esi Edug-

yan, and Drew Hayden Taylor — who read 116 books from 45 publishers — said in a statement.

Siege 13 and The Purchase are also in contention for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction, to be awarded next week.

Winning the Writers’ Trust “really validates the fact that there’s still an infinite play within the short story and that it is still a vital and really important literary form that needs to be paid attention to, more than anything,” said Dobozy.

Six prizes totalling $114,000 were given to Canadian writers at Wednesday’s 12th annual Writers’ Trust Awards, hosted by CBC Radio One’s Shelagh Rogers.

Toronto’s Nino Ricci, a two-time Governor General’s fiction prize

winner, took home the $25,000 Writers’ Trust Engel/Findley Award.

The prize is for a body of work by a writer in midcareer.

Jean Little, a popular children’s author from Guelph, Ont., received the $20,000 Matt Cohen Award: In Celebration of a Writing Life.

Paul Yee, a Spalding, Sask., native who often writes about the Chinese-Canadian experience, won the $20,000 Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature.

And the $10,000 Writers’ Trust of Canada/McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize went to Alex Pugsley for the short story Crisis on Earth-X. The Writers’ Trust of Canada is a charitable organization founded by authors including Margaret Atwood and the late Pierre Berton.

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Tamas Dobozy’s book Siege 13 cover. Dobozy’s father’s never survival of the brutal Second World War battle provided a springboard for his son’s stellar work.

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Rihanna holds her own against top models Right: Singer Rihanna, performs while model Doutzen Kroes walks the runway during the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this week. The show will be broadcast on Tuesday, Dec. 4 on CBS. Left, Rihanna struts.

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the models while moving around a giant makeshift pinball machine.

“It’s like a dream come true,” said Bieber on the pink carpet before the show.

“I would rather be here than anywhere in the world.”

NEW YORK — Rihanna rocked the lingerie look at Wednesday night’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, providing the highlight of the live-music soundtrack and holding Samantha Critchell tweets fashion at her own on the catwalk with some of http://www.twitter.com/AP—Fashion the world’s top models.

And those models even had props, including Adriana Lima’s ringmaster wand, Doutzen Kroes’ body cage and several pairs of the oversized wings that the retailer has made its signature.

It would be a close contest who got the biggest wings: Toni Garrn’s giant poppy pair or Miranda Kerr’s swanstyle feathered pouf.

Only Lily Aldridge could boast star-spangled wings that shot out silver sparkles.

Alessandra Ambrosio’s orchid-petal wings might have lacked a little grandeur, but she made up for it with a $2.5 million jeweled “floral fantasy bra.”

Still, wearing a sheer pink mini that gave glimpses of her bra, Rihanna sang Fresh Out the Runway at the end of the corset-and-garter parade and she was the one to grab the audience’s biggest applause.

The fashion show has become a pre-holiday season tradition for the retailer. CBS will turn it into a one-hour special, which also had performances from Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars, to be shown on Dec. 4.

This year’s event had a slight twist. It started with an announcer noting that Victoria’s Secret and CBS had each made a donation to relief efforts for Superstorm Sandy, and a thank you to the National Guard members who are based out of the Lexington Avenue Armory that has for years been home to the show.

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is back

And better than ever in Skyfall Skyfall Four stars (out of four) Rated: PG Skyfall, the splendid new James Bond movie, contains so many references to aging and decrepitude it’s as if the 50-year-old franchise were drawing to a close.

Yet the 23rd official Bond seems as fresh as the first, incorporating tradition with innovation in gratifying ways.

“Old dog, new tricks,” a comely character says, prompting a smile of agreePETER ment.

HOWELL Skyfall somehow feels like an origin film, even as Adele’s title tune recalls past glories and martinis arrive properly shaken. Perhaps the better word is recalibration, for Daniel Craig’s 007 era that began so smartly with Casino Royale and then foundered with the incomprehensible Quantum of Solace.

Craig has renewed purpose in his third stint as Bond, even as his wounded and besieged Agent 007 begins to feel the calendar’s cruel accounting.

He’s aided in this balancing act by director Sam Mendes, a series newcomer who brings a stage dramatist’s rich sense of character development to the guns, girls and gadgets world of

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Bond, James Bond.

The writing is another big plus, credited to old Bond hands Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, with an assist from Hugo scenarist John Logan. The story digs into Bond’s complex psyche deeper than any previous film has dared go.

Change is coming for Her Majesty’s most resilient spy. There are shakeups at British espionage agency MI6, with its London HQ coming under terrorist fire and Bond’s boss M (Judi Dench) being drawn into the fray.

Indeed, the entire British Empire is under attack from Raul Silva, a rogue ex-MI6 agent and digital demon who is bent on revenge and mayhem. Played with just the right amount of leering menace by Javier Bardem, he taunts Bond’s loyalties as antiquated thinking.

“Just look at you,” he says, making an entrance that Mendes brilliantly frames and paces. “Chasing spies. England. The Empire. MI6. So old-fashioned!”

Skyfall also finds humour in youthful arrogance, with Craig more finely in tune with Bond’s sarcastic side. An amusing sequence sets 007 in an art museum gazing upon The Fighting Temeraire, William Turner’s classic painting of a ruined Trafalgar warship.

He exchanges quips about aging with a boyish new Q (Ben Whishaw), who views Bond as a relic from the pre-computer age, useful only when “a trigger has to be pulled” in the analog world.

“Or not pulled,” Bond rejoins, finishing the thought with a delicious zinger.

For once, a 007 movie has a threat

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Top: Daniel Craig is more finely in tune with Bond’s sarcastic side in the splendid new James Bond movie Skyfall. Above: Javier Bardem plays Raul Silva, a rogue ex-MI6 agent and digital demon, with just the right amount of leering menace. that is at once more understandable and more complex than the usual world-domination schemes of colourful madmen.

Bardem’s Silva has obtained a computer drive containing a list of NATO officials who are secretly embedded with worldwide terrorist organizations.

His plan is to expose five of them at a time on YouTube, putting many lives at risk and destroying the work of global security agencies.

Bond must stop him, but is he up to the job? An early chase scene in Istanbul, which thrillingly recalls the parkour start of Casino Royale, leaves huge question marks as to 007’s whereabouts, commitment and physical stamina.

Officious senior civil servant Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes) doubts

whether Bond is the right man for fastmoving times. When M protests, Mallory dismisses her as “sentimental” and suggests she should consider retirement, voluntarily or otherwise.

“Sentimental” is not the first word that comes to mind when appraising Dench’s steely performance. Her relationship with Bond is that of both scold and supporter, nuances she is finally given enough screen time to explore.

Skyfall lands well for all the ladies of the cast. Naomie Harris is sexy and resourceful as new MI6 operative Eve, and Bérénice Marlohe intrigues and allures as casino playmate Sévérine.

No mere “Bond girls,” these are women, but expect sales of straight razors, fine old whisky and racy lingerie to skyrocket all the same.

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Breuer joins the ‘sandwich generation’

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF It’s easy being funny when you’re young and joking about all-night parties, bad roommates and horrific dating experiences.

Then you grow up and become “that sandwich generation guy.”

Jim Breuer, once a fresh-faced Saturday Night Live cast member (remember Goat Boy?), is now a standup comic entrenched in middle age. He’s been married to the same woman for 20 years, has three daughters, and an 89-year-old father with dementia who lives with him.

In other words, Breuer said he has a “huge untapped reservoir” of family-related humour at his disposal.

“I never run out of material,” added the 45-yearold, who believes nothing is off-limits. “When I say family humour, some people think soft humour. But my humour’s not soft. I go to crack up the room . . . with (jokes) based on honesty and rawness.”

Breuer, who performs on Sunday, Nov. 18, at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre with the Just for Laughs tour, lays life out the way it is.

For instance, he reveals how his mother, “who’s still alive, but blind in one eye” abandoned his confused father late in the game to live independently in a seniors home.

She can’t really look after his dad and wants to spin her “chassis” while she can, said the comic, who can understand his mom’s desire to squeeze the last few good drops out of life.

People need to find the humour in all situations or “it would be too much,” concluded Breuer, who admires comedians like Tig Notaro, who recently made a splash by courageously joking about her cancer diagnosis.

Whatever life throws at us, “let’s find the funny in it,” he added.

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Comedian Jim Breuer has a ‘huge untapped reservoir’ of family-related humour at his disposal.

Breuer gets a kick, for example, out of the different ways his daughters handle their grandfather. The youngest at age seven still has a playful attitude and engages her grandpa in games. The older ones (ages 10 and 13) are completely disinterested.

Once kids turn 13, they develop “that teenage

head that naturally tilts to one side and they know everything,” he said.

Of course, the best revenge, if you’re a standup comic, is putting your daughters’ behaviour into the act.

Breuer laughs when asked whether he ever needs to run family-based jokes past the relatives they are about. “I’ve never felt I’ve ever had to run any jokes past a panel since I began!”

The comedian started doing standup straight out of high school in New York state. He grew up influenced by Steve Martin, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Bill Cosby — and actually got to meet Martin while a SNL cast member from 1995 to 1998.

“He’s a nice guy, but very dry and quiet,” said Breuer, who recalls his SNL days the way one might reminisce about “an old house you used to own. . . .

You remember it was great sitting out on the back deck, but then there were those moments when the roof needed repairing and the basement flooded. . . .”

While he enjoyed working with the dryly witty Canadian comedian Norm Macdonald, his opinions of certain other in-your-face SNL personalities might best be gleaned by watching some of Breuer’s online videos.

But the comic, who hosts his own Sirius radio show and has written a book of memoirs, is effusive when referring to his Just For Laughs counterparts on this tour.

“I didn’t know who would be on the bill, but it turns out I’m friends with everyone, including Deb (Debra DiGiovanni), the Canadian . . . I think we’re all really going to really shine on stage. It’s going to be a great show.”

Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance by Breuer, DiGiovanni, Godfrey, The Marriage Ref’s Tom Papa, and host and Last Comic Standing winner John Heffron are $39.50 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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A window on Nureyev’s passions SAN FRANCISCO EXHIBIT FEATURES COSTUMES, PHOTOGRAPHS AND FILM CLIPS FROM DANCER’S CAREER

BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES SAN FRANCISCO — Imagine the police surprise when, during a routine 1967 raid on a party in the Haight-Ashbury district, they hauled in not only weed and hippies but also two of the world’s most celebrated ballet dancers.

Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn — he in a coat and tie, she in a glamorous white fur — landed in jail after their rooftop arrest. They were just hours removed from the Opera House where they had performed with the Royal Ballet in Roland Petit’s Paradise Lost, a work created especially for them.

But while their late-night spree of frugging and bongo playing with a group of fans they’d met backstage was cut short, Nureyev didn’t go silently into the pokey. According to one witness, he “put on quite a show” as he was led to the police van.

The yellowed newspaper clipping about the arrest, displayed in Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance, through Feb. 17, 2013, at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, leaves the details of the ballet star’s flamboyant exit to the imagination. But after taking in the high theatricality of his existence illuminated in this exhibit, you can rough in a picture of how Nureyev must have delighted in some playful provocation.

This collection, organized with the Centre National du Costume de Scene in Moulins, France, is more than a parade of about 70 costumes, as well as photographs and film clips from Nureyev’s career.

It’s a window into the Russian dancer’s voracious passions. (More’s the pity that this is the show’s only U.S. venue.)

“You live as long as you dance,” Nureyev liked to say. What a salvation dancing must have been for the impoverished Tatar boy growing up in a village near the Urals. If he didn’t always have indoor plumbing or even shoes, folk dancing made up for it. When his natural talent vaulted him from local stages to Leningrad’s Vaganova Academy, the training arm of the esteemed Kirov (now Mariinsky) Ballet, the scrawny youngster was brash enough to boast to his more privileged classmates that one day, he would be the world’s greatest ballet dancer.

On looks alone, Nureyev seemed destined to fulfill his aim. One of the exhibit’s photos, a 1963 profile, invites lingering wonder at his features, ideal for long-range visibility: the broad brow and prominent ski-slope nose descending to pillowy lips; his expressive almond-shaped eyes and thick, dark hair sprouting energetic cowlicks fore and aft. It’s a face with Katharine Hepburn qualities, tilted defiantly at the world, all broad planes and chiseled peaks.

Of course, the great treasure was that leonine body and the soaring flights Nureyev could achieve with it. A 1966 photo from the ballet Le Jeune Homme et la Mort draws the eye to the dancer’s broad chest, the great curve of his shoulder and its rolling hills of muscle. With Nureyev’s 1961 defection in Paris — a Soviet public relations disaster, coming just weeks after Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space — affairs on Earth were forever changed.

Before Nureyev, one scarcely took note of male ballet dancers. Ballerinas were the stars. After him, ballet came into balance. He made it sexier and more electrifying, and male dancers everywhere stood a little taller. Technical standards rose, and the male range expanded, as audiences and choreographers reacted to new possibilities.

Offstage, too, Nureyev shook things up. He was a notorious partyer, set fashion trends with his boots, scarves and leather caps, and while he was more or less private about his homosexuality, as the times dictated, it was not a secret. The man was never given to confinement. As his arrest with Fonteyn illustrates, he was thrillingly beyond shaming — rightly so — and when under scrutiny, he’d put on a show.

What survives of this free spirit, since his death in 1993? The artifacts of dance can never substitute for the real thing, but in the face of human mortality one takes what one can get. Films are one thing, but there’s also value in the objects. The tangibles a dance artist leaves behind can conjure the living ex-

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Left: Nureyev set fashion trends on and off stage. He wore this costume in the role of Romeo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’; Opera national de Paris, 1984. Right: Costume by Nicholas Giorgiadis for Rudolf Nureyev in the role of Prince Siegfried in ‘Swan Lake’; Vienna State Opera Ballet, 1964. The silver lace and blue silk doublet is trimmed with blue rhinestones, faux pearls, and has a pleated linen collar and cuffs. perience in the mind just as much as any historical relic — chair, painting, suit of armor — can suggest about any given time or event. With its custom-made silk and velvet garments, in an array of rich, vigorous colors, Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance offers suggestion and even revelation about the man’s life that I am grateful to have seen.

Nureyev’s partnership with Fonteyn, the aging queen of the Royal Ballet who found a deeply harmonious partnership and renewed career with the fiery young Russian, is illustrated in several displays. One is devoted to the ballet Marguerite and Armand, created for the pair by the great Frederick Ashton. The frailness of Fonteyn’s character, a febrile courtesan reliving a hot romance, is echoed in the delicacy of her gowns, with their transparent overlay atop airy ruffles. The look is part belle of the ball, part sylph.

But my favorite evocation of the pair’s closeness (Nureyev said they were “one body, one mind”) is a humble still life. Beside a cardboard shoe box with “Raymonda” scrawled on the cover, a pair of Fonteyn’s satin toe shoes snuggle up against Nureyev’s white leather slippers. The display is oddly moving.

Here is the basic equipment, for stars or students.

They could be any dancers’ shoes — no obvious luxury here, no mark of distinction to adhere them to a legendary name.

Not so for the rest. Nureyev’s costumes could have been a fantasy king’s couture, made to measure for an extraordinarily slim waist and broad shoulders in silk, velvet and lace. As Cary Grant was with his suits and shirts — sending them back for fractional faults — so was the sharp-eyed ballet star with his stage attire.

Nureyev sought a matador look, with a snug-fitting jacket cut short to lengthen his legs. The armhole seam had to be exactly placed so his movements would not be hindered. He favored details that underscored artistic themes. A silver-blue jacket for his Prince Siegfried from the first act of a 1984 Swan Lake echoes the watery locale where the hero meets his true love, with metallic threads flowing over the shoulders like rapids.

For Don Quixote, Nureyev preferred a billowing

sleeve, as evidenced by a creation from Greek designer Nicholas Georgiadis in rust, wine and gold.

The velvet cascades of the women’s dresses, trimmed in coins and tassels, hint at the choreography’s noisy fury.

Nureyev’s creative appetites also ran to refashioning some of ballet’s iconic works. One of his most radical off-script departures was the grandiose 1986 production of Cinderella that he choreographed for the Paris Opera Ballet, which he was running at the time. It was set in the 1930s, and the title misfit goes from Depression grimness to Hollywood glamour when she’s discovered by a producer and makes her film debut. For Nureyev’s portrayal of the cigarchomping producer/fairy godmother, Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori created a full-cut herringbone wool coat, modeled on an Yves Saint Laurent topper Nureyev had snagged at a Paris flea market.

The exhibit’s largest display is also the most poignant: Tutus from the production of La Bayadere that Nureyev staged for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1992 are arrayed like statuary, with the gently sloping skirts that Nureyev preferred as more graceful than the paper-plate stiffness of the Russian style he’d known at the Kirov. As the costumes stand empty, film of the ballet’s “Kingdom of the Shades” scene is projected on the wall behind them. Over and over, dancers in white seem to float across the darkened space in a sequence of meditative choreography meant to evoke the afterlife.

Nureyev oversaw this production while gravely ill with AIDS, and the ballet premiered just three months before his death at 54. What must he have thought as he witnessed its images of eternity, reflecting his eye for the beauty of the body, even as his was failing him?

The physical and the metaphysical swirl together throughout this exhibition. The supple architecture of stage couture, designed for flight and artistic impact, is fascinating to examine up close. It offers a poetic dimension, as well. As the catalogue puts it, “These costumes which dressed his dreams have kept a bit of his memory.” Putting them on view brings the artist closer to us.

24, it’s possible to think we may be celebrating a 007 centennial in another 50 years.

It could make you fall for James Bond all over again, or to discover him at the moment of his vital rebirth.

Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

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And a shout-out is needed for Albert Finney, whose irascible Kincade takes Bond back to a childhood retreat and also the need to confront demons past and immediate.

Skyfall so successfully blends the old and the new of Bond mythology, looking so boldly toward Bond

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Vice-President Joe Biden to appear on Parks and Recreation next week WASHINGTON — Fresh off re-election, VicePresident Joe Biden will appear on the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation” next Thursday.

The vice-president’s office said Biden taped a cameo appearance back in July. He said Thursday on Twitter that “my whole family loves the show, and I had a great time doing it.”

The show’s executive producer told The New York Times that Biden’s appearance was taped under strict secrecy. The show was warned that provisions might have to be made to give Republican vicepresidential nominee Paul Ryan a similar cameo if word of Biden’s participation leaked out before Tuesday’s election.

Biden frequently has been mentioned on the show as an object of fascination by lead character Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler.

Ang Lee says Life of Pi is more than just an art house film TAIPEI, Taiwan — Oscar-winning director Ang Lee said he worked hard during the four of shooting on Life of Pi to give the $100 million art house film appeal for general audiences.

The movie based on Yann Martel’s imaginative book stars Indian Suraj Sharma, who plays a boy who drifts on the open sea with a Bengal tiger and a hyena after a ship carrying the rest of his family sinks.

“As an art house film, you can explore the philosophical issues,” Lee said at a news conference Wednesday. “But for a popular film, we also need to make the audience feel touched, and that was the difficult part.”

Lee said initial reaction to the film had been positive, leaving him to conclude that his “risky experiment” would be a success.

A major problem in the filming, Lee said, was coping with animals on a roiling sea — a problem Lee solved by filming in 3-D. “As a new technology, 3-D gives the film additional appeal,” he said.

Much of the film was shot in Taiwan, Lee’s home.

He said that one of the key settings — a large water tank built at a studio in the central city of Taichung — allowed the 150-strong foreign crew to use its imagination freely and not be restrained by traditional Hollywood production values.

“I was relieved that they enjoyed their work in Taiwan . . . . We couldn’t have made the film if it were not here because of all the help we received,” Lee said.

The film is scheduled to premiere in Taiwan and the United States on Nov. 21.

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Mamabird, a mixed media piece by Meagan Dillabough is one of several pieces currently on exhibit at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. The exhibit features works submitted by staff and volunteers of the centre and include paintings, photos, three dimensional objects and multimedia projects. In conjunction with the exhibit visitors to the Marjory Wood Gallery can also create their own art works for display in the form of art-cards and a penny sculpture station.

EXHIBITS RED DEER GALLERIES ● oktober by Staff and Volunteers of Kerry Wood Nature Centre continues in the Marjorie Wood Gallery until Dec. 12. ● Alberta Sampler by Harvey Brink will be featured for the month of November at Café Pichilingue. ● Works by Erin Boake will be featured at the Velvet Olive Lounge for the month of November. ● MarkerTopia by Sheldon Rabbit Wheatley will be featured at The Hub for the month of November and offers print and card sales in addition to the exhibit. ● Beyond the Looking Glass: Photographs by Roberta Murray will be on display at Kiwanis Gallery from Oct. 17 to Nov. 25. The works explore a place where dreams and nightmares exist together and the distinction between truth and fiction becomes blurred. ● Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 17791821 opens Sept. 29 and continues to Dec. 9. This travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization traces the span of the North West Company from its formation in 1779 to the amalgamation with the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1821 through maps, documents and artifacts. Phone 403309-8405.

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NEW YORK — The big hooks and soaring melodies of Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren are heading to Broadway.

Tony Award-winning producer Dede Harris tells The Associated Press on Thursday that she has optioned Warren’s entire 2,000-song music catalogue with an eye to getting her hits into a musical. The creative team and a timeline for the project will be announced at a later date.

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Unknown cause of bites causing unpleasant living conditions Dear Annie: I often feel sharp bites years. I am happy to visit the mother like pinpricks on different places of and baby after the child is born and my body, especially at night. At first, bring a gift. But has etiquette changed it happened only in the bedroom, but so much that there are multiple baby now I get them while sitting in my fam- showers within the same family? — ily room and even in my car. I thought Still Friends it might be bedbugs, but an exterminaDear Still: No, etiquette has not tor ruled that out. He said he had no changed that much. The intent of a baidea what was causing the by shower is to welcome the bites and couldn’t help. A new child into the world and second exterminator told provide necessary items for me the same thing, so I the child’s care. With subsewas really disappointed quent births, those items can in them. But the bites are be handed down, making anbecoming worse. I’m not other shower unnecessary. imagining them, because However, it is OK to have a other members of my famsecond shower if the guest list ily have experienced the is small and limited to family, bites, as well. very close friends and those We cannot see the not invited to the first one. bugs, but we know we are Also, it’s OK if there is a large being bitten. It is unpleasgap between births (making MITCHELL ant living this way, and hand-me-downs less likely) or & SUGAR we certainly don’t want a couple has moved to a new to spread the problem to city with new friends. And others. I am so frustrated some friends host a “shower” that we cannot get this difor the overwhelmed parents, agnosed and treated. Can you tell us which is also fine. Of course, whether where to turn? — Twice Bitten or not to participate is entirely up to Dear Bitten: In many states, it is il- you. legal for exterminators to apply pesDear Annie: I read a response to ticides without knowing the type of “Disappointed in Ohio,” who combug they are targeting. Talk to your plained that the husband of one of her doctor, and also see a dermatologist to friends kept attending their regular find out whether you have physical evi- all-girl get-togethers. dence of bites and can identify the culI am part of a small group of womprits. Some doctors consider “invisible en who worked at a bank together 60 bugs” to be psychological in origin, but years ago. We have been having lunch there are plenty of tiny mites that can- for several years. not easily be seen.

One of the women developed AlYou may also have an infection or zheimer’s and lives in a care facility. allergy. Have you made any changes to When she could no longer drive to our your environment (new shampoo, soap lunches, her husband brought her to or detergent, recent gardening, getting the restaurant and picked her up when a pet)? Wash all your clothes, sheets, we were done. After a while, we invittowels, etc., in hot, soapy water and put ed him to stay. We enjoy his company. them in the dryer. Seal blankets and Sometimes another friend’s husband other items in plastic bags. Clean the comes along, and the two men eat at a floors and carpets. And now we’re go- separate table and visit, leaving us to ing to do the same because your letter have our “girl chat.” made us itchy.

I have a feeling that when his wife Dear Annie: I have given baby show- can no longer come, we will still invite ers for each of my close friends. How- him to join us. — Omaha ever, these same friends are now exAnnie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy pecting showers for their second and Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edithird kids, too. tors of the Ann Landers column. Please I believe every child is a reason for email your questions to anniesmailbox@ celebration. But I find it tacky for them comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, to think everyone should attend an- c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, other large baby shower within two Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are evaluating your material gains and you realize that certain unforeseen spending habits really upset you. You are not in the mood to neither go out, nor put yourself out there today, preferring to catch up on your much needed rest. You need an energy boost.

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22): The relationship with your sweetie is not obvious these days. You strive to find the right balance between yourself and your loved one.

On the plus side, some unanticipated earnings or a loan return from other sources will brighten your day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your ambitions are not necessarily high these days. You are in a lazy kind of mood preferring to utilize your time for socializing and getting in contact with foreign cultures. Avoid any types of excesses.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You seem to have a keen understanding of others. You are extremely perceptive of what is needed within a specific circle of individuals. You come across a more meaningful commitment with a friend who will want to confess in you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You feel like everyone’s got their eyes on you.

You might feel scrutinized, but you won’t care as social gatherings and activities are waiting for you. You are in a nonchalant mood today, which keeps you follow your usual itinerary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): You are accessible to others, yet this will prove be a relatively calm kind of day. You will seek inner freedom more than anything at the moment. You are perhaps following up with some educational pursuits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Focus your energies and your desire in order to achieve something big or have a great synergy with a superior. Do not let an eyecatching spectator distract you from your professional concentration.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a great harmony between your concentration on higher education and how you relate to others. Ongoing gossip and rumours will not depict the real you. Try to stay unbiased and away from the spotlight.

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Target giving TFI New Labels winner chance to create line for stores THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Target is teaming up with the Toronto Fashion Incubator to give an emerging designer a chance to create a line to be sold at its Canadian stores.

The discount giant is partnering with TFI for the TFI New Labels fashion design competition.

The annual contest is dedicated as a showcase for a select group of upand-coming Canadian designers.

The TFI New Labels winner will receive a $25,000 cash award from TFI supporter and philanthropist Suzanne Rogers, as well as the chance to create an exclusive collection to be sold in Target stores across Canada in 2014.

The winner will also receive a full-page editorial feature in Flare magazine.

Edmonton native Sid Neigum was named the TFI New Labels winner at TFI’s 25th anniversary gala in May. TFI is a non-profit, small business centre that offers support and mentorship to budding Canadian fashion designers and entrepreneurs.

The organization’s concept has been adopted by cities worldwide, including New York, London, Milan, Melbourne, Auckland and Amsterdam.

“We are proud to partner with an organization that has paved the way for so many up and coming designers and are excited to showcase great design and make it

accessible to our guests across the country,” said John Morioka, Target’s senior vice-president of merchandising, said in a statement.

TFI executive director Susan Langdon said with a guaranteed instore collection on the line “the stakes are even higher” for their young designers.

“Target is known for their exclusive designer partnerships, and we are so pleased to be able to give one of our own such an amazing opportunity.”

The TFI New Labels winner will be announced next April.

Target plans to open 125 to 135 stores in Canada starting next year.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: In the upcoming year, you have the capability to untangle yourself from any emotional situation you might find yourself in. You will possess the right amount of aptitude to replenish your life and transform it into better quality. You are able to understand the central motivations of the people you associate with.

Money will flow in, but not without some situations of defiance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are picking up the broken pieces and slowly, you are coming back to life.

Despite a tendency towards a gloomy mood today, you will efficiently accomplish some much needed ‘life-cleaning’.

You unleash yourself by becoming more philosophical and idealistic about life, in general. Optimism will soon reappear on the horizon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your love life has asked of you to face some unwanted facets of your union, but you’re certainly in the mood to increase your revenues.

Try to avoid being extravagant in your spending habits and be cautious as to not over-indulge in pleasurable goods.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have no shortage of words and you try to remain objective. The information that you receive from some higher ups now might not reflect the true reality. Avoid making any type of negotiations or reaching any agreements as both parties do not see the situation clearly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When you have something to say, your words might not come out as you have intended initially. You are feeling a bit on the impulsive side today, which might make you regret later. Avoid

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Stem cells from New coronavirus case was severely ill strangers can help fix hearts

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LOS ANGELES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Researchers are reporting a key advance in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged by heart attacks. In a study, stem cells donated by strangers proved as safe and effective as patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own cells for helping restore heart tissue.

The work involved just 30 patients in Miami and Baltimore, but it proves the concept that anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cells can be used to treat such cases. Doctors are excited because this suggests that stem cells could be banked for offthe-shelf use after heart attacks, just as blood is kept on hand now.

Results were discussed Monday at an American Heart Association conference in California and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The study used a specific type of stem cells from bone marrow that researchers believed would not be rejected by recipients. Unlike other cells, these lack a key feature on their surface that makes the immune system see them as foreign tissue and attack them, explained the studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leader, Dr. Joshua Hare of the University of Miami.

The patients in the study had suffered heart attacks years earlier, some as long as 30 years ago. All had developed heart failure because the scar tissue from the heart attack had weakened their hearts so much that they grew large and flabby, unable to pump blood effectively. Researchers advertised for people to supply marrow, which is removed using a needle into a hip bone. The cells were taken from the marrow and amplified for about a month in a lab at Baltimoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Johns Hopkins University, then returned to Miami to be used for treatment, which did not involve surgery.

The cells were delivered through a tube pushed through a groin artery into the heart near the scarred area.

Fifteen patients were given cells from their own marrow and 15 others, cells from strangers.

About a year later, scar tissue had been reduced by about one-third. Both groups had improvements in how far they could walk and in quality of life. There was no significant difference in one measure of how well their hearts were able to pump blood, but doctors hope these patients will continue to improve over time, or that refinements in treatment will lead to better results.

The big attraction is being able to use cells supplied by others, with no blood or tissue matching needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could have the cells ready to go in the blood bank so when the patient comes in for a therapy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no delay,â&#x20AC;? Hare said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also cheaper to make the donor cells,â&#x20AC;? and a single marrow donor can supply enough cells to treat as many as 10 people.

Dr. Elliott Antman of Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Boston who heads the heart conference, praised the work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That opens up an entire new avenue for stem cell therapy, like a sophisticated version of a blood bank,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an advantage in not having to create a cell therapy for each patient, and it could spare them the pain and wait of having their own marrow harvested, he said.

The study was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Hare owns stock in a biotech company working on a treatment using a mix-

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Juan Lopez received his own cells in the study, and said it improved his symptoms so much that at age 70, he was able to return to his job as an engineer and sales manager for a roofing manufacturer and ride an exercise bike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a lifechanging experience,â&#x20AC;? said Lopez, who lives in Miami. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can feel day by day, week by week, month by month, my improvement.â&#x20AC;?

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Last month the Laval, Que.-based company recalled a similar product, Antimicrobial Foaming Hand Soap.

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ARMISHAW George Richard Armishaw of Lacombe passed away on November 7th, 2012 at the age of 92 years. Funeral Services will be held from Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe AB. On Monday, November 1 2 t h , 2 0 1 2 a t 2 : 0 0 P. M .

Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe.

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CUPPLES Wesley James 1933 - 2012 Mr. Wesley James Cupples, was born April 30, 1933 in Mankota, Saskatchewan and passed away November 6, 2012 at the Red Deer Hospice at the age of 79 years.

He met his wife, Gwen while working in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and they were married on August 27, 1955.

Wes worked for many years in the oil and gas industry. In 1968, he started his own company, General Hot Oil. In 1969 they moved to the Shady Nook Community west of R e d D e e r. We s s o l d h i s business in 1995 and officially retired. He spent his time downhill skiing, travelling, riding and working with his horses and most important was the time he spent with his family.

To those who knew him well, Wes never really retired until one month ago. Wes will be sadly missed by his loving wife Gwen; two sons: Calvin (Anne) Cupples, Garett (Brenda) Cupples, two daughters: Kim (Chuck) Rhoads, Lorill (Rocky) Armstrong; nine grandchildren: Marissa and Emily Cupples, Connor, Erin, and Britt Cupples, Carmen (Aaron) and Travis (Amy) Rhoads, Tamara and Leah Armstrong; brother Mel (Elaine) Cupples and sister Arlene Cupples. Wes was predeceased by his parents Jim and Florence Cupples and his brother David Cupples. A Funeral will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church Friday, November 16, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to be held at the Burt Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Wes’s memory can be made directly to the Red Deer Hospice.

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GRAY Gerald Vincent 1944 - 2012 Gerald Vincent Gray, husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully the morning of November 7, 2012 surrounded b y h i s l o v i n g f a m i l y. H i s memory will live on in the hearts of his surviving family, his wife, Marjorie; daughters, Anna (Rob), Debra, and Priscilla (Ric); as well as his grandsons and great-grandsons, Jeremiah (Euphemia), Chad, Patrick, Brayden and Elliot. He will be missed greatly. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to the wonderful nursing staff of unit 3300 at Extendicare, Michener Hill.

Condolences for the late Gerald Gray may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Anne-Marie Roy EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer Phone (403) 347-2222

KERKLAAN Franciscus Johannes 1929 - 2012 Frans, beloved husband of Dymphna, passed away on November 5, 2012, at the age of 83 years. Frans was born on February 21, 1929, in Scheidam, Holland. He met Dymphna, his wife of 60 years, while working as a merchant marine in Holland.

They immigrated to Canada in 1957 and settled in Alberta.

Frans worked his way up the ranks and ended his career as a first class steam engineer at the Rimbey Gas Plant.

Frans and Dymphna had eight children and he is lovingly remembered as a devoted husband and father.

Frans will be sadly missed by Dymphna Kerklaan of Red Deer, Peter (Lorraine) Kerklaan of Rainbow Lake, Annette (Ted) Rutherglen of Leduc, Herman (Sundie) Kerklaan of Bluffton, Frans (Kim) Kerklaan Jr. of Edson, Paul (Tracy) K e r k l a a n o f R e d D e e r, Charles (Joanne) Kerklaan of Tofield, Ina (Marc) KerklaanLevesque of Toronto, ON, Tom (Kelly) Kerklaan of Calgary and Irene Kerklaan of Rocky Mountain House, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service for the late Frans Kerklaan will be held a t 2 : 0 0 p . m . S a t u r d a y, November 10, 2012 at the Bluffton Community Hall.

Condolences for the late Franciscus Kerklaan may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Valeri Watson EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer.

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QUARTLY Sydney John Quartly of Innisfail passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the age of 94 years. Syd was born Feb. 5, 1918 to John & Florence (nee Songhurst) Quartly in Innisfail.

Syd received all his schooling at the Clarendon School.

After his marriage to Myrtle Georgina Fisher on July 24, 1941, they proceeded to purchase and farm Syd’s grandparents (Songhurst) farm in the Clarendon district.

Upon retirement in 1992, they moved to Innisfail near Dodd’s Lake, where they resided until 2006. The Country Lodge then became home. Myrtle predeceased Syd on Nov. 12, 2011. Syd is survived by his three children: Darrold and Carla (Wells) of Stony Plain, Jill (Robert) Juuti of Rocky Mountain House and Heather (Terry) Goddard of Sundre.

Syd is further survived by eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren, one brother in law and three sisters in law and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceasing Syd are his parents, six siblings, one son i n l a w, t w o g r e a t g r a n d children and many brother and sisters in law. Memorial donations can be directed to a charity of the donors choice. There will be a private family interment. A public memorial luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Innisfail Royal Canadian Legion from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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HAMILL Isabella (Bella) Catherine Isabella Hamill passed away on November 6th, 2012, at the age of 89 years. Isabella was born in Ballymoney, Ireland on June 8, 1923, and came to Canada in 1928 with her family. She attended school in Penhold, St. Joseph’s Convent Red Deer and the University of Alberta.

Isabella never married, but remained very close to her family. She was very kind and generous to her many nieces and nephews and had a soft spot for any kind of animal. Isabella was predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Madge, her brothers; Henry, Jim, John and Barney and her sister Mary. She leaves to mourn her two sisters-in-law, Hilda Hamill and Peggy Hamill (Charlie Sevcik), and several nieces and nephews. Bella’s family wish to thank the extraordinary staff at Rosefield Continuing Care Center in Innisfail for their kind and considerate care that they gave to Bella during her stay there. A prayer vigil will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, Red Deer at 7 pm. on November 12, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. on November 13, 2012 at Sacred Heart. Interment will follow after refreshments and fellowship in the Church Hall, at Alto Rest Cemetery, Red Deer.

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MIRONOFF GUILBAULT Carole Rose (nee Dyck) Timothy Carole was born on September 1954 - 2012 Timothy Guilbault of Calgary, 24, 1938. She passed away Alberta passed away tragically after a short battle with cancer and unexpectedly on Monday, on November 5, 2012 with November 5, 2012 at the age her family by her side. Having of 58 years and was joined struggled with cerebral palsy, s h o r t l y t h e r e a f t e r b y h i s she began her successful mother Hildegard. Tim was career as a psychiatric nurse born January 10, 1954 in in 1959. She was a lifetime Glendon, Alberta and was member of Beta Sigma Phi, raised on the family farm and volunteered within the just outside of Red Deer community of Red Deer. She along with his seven siblings. stayed positive during her Tim decided to stay in Red struggle with cancer and D e e r a n d w o r k e d a t t h e never let it get her down.

Red Deer Co-op, Novacor Carole was predeceased by Chemicals in Joffre, Union her daughter Charlotte (who Carbide, Halliburton and CEDA lost her battle with leukemia International Corporation. Tim at the age of 3); parents spent the last few years Isaac and Helena Dyck; and working in Calgary in the oil brothers Delmar and Harley. service industry and finally as She is survived by her brother Vice President of Human Jim (Yvonne); sisters Maria Resources for Brookfield (Jack), Florence (George), Residential. Tim also served and Dianna (Dave); daughters t h r e e t e r m s a s a C i t y Michelle (Gary), Anita (Lorne), Councillor in Red Deer from Angela, and Shirley (Scott); 1986 until 1995. In 1980, Tim a n d e i g h t g r a n d c h i l d r e n obtained his Bachelor’s degree Vanessa, Nicholas, Nadia, in Commerce and then his Jessica, Caitlin, Riley, Kelsea, Masters of Communication and Keira. Carole was a Studies, MCS, majoring in g r e a t m o m , a w o n d e r f u l People Management in 1997. grandma and a dear friend.

Tim is survived by his daughter; She was loved dearly and Caroline Guilbault of Red will be missed by all those Deer, son; Aaron Guilbault of whose lives she touched.

Red Deer, as well as two Carole’s family would like to grandchildren; Ethan and extend a special thanks to Lucas Tymko. Tim will also Dr. Hoepfner and the staff at be lovingly remembered by Red Deer Regional Hospital, his second family; Joanne and to Dr. Fanning and staff Richard and her children at Strathmore Hospital. In Sebastian and Katharine lieu of flowers, Carole has Greaves. Also left to mourn requested that donations be Tim’s loss are his siblings; made directly to the Alberta Emily (Les) Westwood of Cancer Foundation (1331 Edmonton, Jim (Linda) Guilbault 29th Street N.W., Calgary, of Lacombe, Darlene (Don) T2N 4N2). A celebration of Bouclin of Edmonton, Edmund life will be held on Sunday, (Susan) Guilbault of Edmonton, November 11, 2012 at 102 Janice (Guy) Carlyle of Red Strathford Bay (Strathmore) Deer, Lorraine (Joe) Herlein at 1:00 p.m.

To send condolences, of Edmonton and Bernadett please visit Maxwell of Calgary. He was www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca predeceased by his father Severin Guilbault in 1992. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sanctuary of CrossRoads Church, S.W. corner of Hwy. Card Of Thanks 2 and 32nd Street, Red Deer, Alberta. Memorial contributions made directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 5017 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4B2 would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive) Red Deer 403.340.4040

OLSON April Anne 1978 - 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April Anne Olson of Red Deer on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the age of 33 years.

April was born and raised in Three Hills. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her two sons; Austin and Lucas both of Three Hills, her mom; Christine (Ross) of Red Deer, her dad; Ernie (Joanne) of Kamloops, brother; Derrick and family of Red Deer, sisters; Sherri and family of Three Hills, Valerie and family of Saskatchewan, Tiffany of Lake Country, British Columbia, Jeanine of Red Deer and Cecelia of Edmonton.

April was predeceased by her sister; Lisa and grandpas; JR Culp and Ken Thompson.

In honor of April’s life, a memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Marriages Parkland Funeral Home.

Memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #202, 5913 - 50th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4C4, would be appreciated.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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CARL - CHRISTENSEN “Happily ever after” Drayton and Connie Carl along with Mel and Leanne Christensen are thrilled to announce the marriage of their children Sheri and Colin on August 18, 2012.

Beau’s Mission for Vision would like to send out a big thank you to everyone who came and supported Beau and his cause on November 3rd!

WARD We would like to thank Dr. Takendirwa, the Red Deer Cancer Centre and Nurses and Doctors on Unit 31 for their recent care of Mom. Our family would also like to thank Father Les, Deacon Mike, Lillian and the CWL for the beautiful service and luncheon.

To Graham and Laura Moore our sincere gratitude for your constant support and words at the service. To our many friends and family, a big thank you for your cards, kind words, food and visits.

Having all the support has made this difficult time easier. ~Allan Ward, Andy, Dee, Amy, Lindsay Janko

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VETERANS OR FAMILY OF VETERANS THE BLACKFALDS & AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is compiling a list of names of service people who served their country in any war, to be honored on a Memorial Monument to be erected in 2013 at the new Blackfalds Field House park.

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SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST required at local trailer sales business. Quickbooks and microsoft office experience a must. 18 - 22 hr based on experience.

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NEEDED: Hockey players & goalies wanting to play pick-up hockey at Penhold Arena. Evenings Mon. or Wed. for 2012/2013 season. Aprox. $200/yr.

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Looking for friendly, motiall Safety Tickets. Email or Competitive wage & vated, professional person fax your resume to: benefit pkg. Email to join our team. Please bardentrucking@telus.net resume to: office@ fax resume to 403 341 3968 dexproduction.com or fax QUALITY ASSURANCE PRODUCTION TESTING (403) 340-2971 or email to 403-864-8284 COORDINATOR (QA) SUPERVISORS info@housedental.ca.

Position is shop based COMPANY DRIVER & OPERATORS out of our Hinton fabricaton Required for busy Red Deer DEX Energy Services reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day & Night P/T Hygienist reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d based Hot Shot Company. expâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d boiler hands. Special This is a part time position. immed., for busy dental shop.

Must have tickets. oilfield boiler ticket a KEY POSITION FUNCTIONS: Oilfield exp. preferred but Top paid wages.

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MUST. Competitive wage *Ensure that all fabrication willing to train the right Based out of Devon, AB. strong organizational skills; Hours will incl. alternate meets company and client and benefit pkg. email individual. Fax resume to Email resume to: resume to demonstrate competency Saturdays. , Great remu- guidelines & specifications 403-342-2152 kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca neration & benefit pkg. humanresources@ * Verification of all in MS OďŹ&#x192;ce Programs as Email resume to: dexproduction.com or fax dimensions & orientations You can sell your guitar Looking for a place well as Desk Top Publishing dofficemanager62@ 403-864-8284 during and after fabrication. for a song... to live? gmail.com such as Adobe Creative * Verification of accuracy or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Something for Everyone Take a tour through the of material type and grade Suite and basic knowledge Wanted: RDAll, Part-Time and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sell it for you!

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215, 5201-43 St * Coordinate with QC We are also seeking Board members. If Red Deer, AB. personnel to maintain interested, please e-mail for more info.

Quality Conrol Program. * Visual weld inspector ADMINISTRATIVE ( if applicable).

Janitorial ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS: reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d at Red Deer Food * Experience with precision Bank Society. Knowledge ARAMARK at (Dow dimension measurement of office procedure & Micro Prentiss Plant) about techniques an asset.

Soft Program reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Apply 20-25 minutes out of Red * Ability to read and underMustang Well Services Ltd. requires a Cementing Supervisor in person with resume Deer needs hardworking, stand drawings and to be responsible for the coordination of effective on site cementing Attn. Fred or Alice reliable, honest person technical documents. services, including downhole calculations, planning, start up, cementing, #12, 7429 49 Ave. R.D. w/drivers license, to work * Strong mechanical completion and work-over activities, and the scheduling of workers to No Phone Calls Please 40/hrs. per week w/some aptitude, a good work weekends, daytime hrs. meet production targets and quality standards. Responsibilities will ethic and a willingness to Classifieds Starting wage $13/hr. Fax learn. include operating and maintaining pumping and bulk units; ordering and Your place to SELL resume w/refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to * Strong commitment to Your place to BUY maintaining inventory, optimization of day to day activities and problem 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black workplace safety. solving with regards to unexpected events, the training of operators in * Good communication and P/T OR F/T production methods, safety, policies and procedures, as well as the team skills.

ADMINISTRATION * Welding visual inspector identification and correction of health and safety issues. In the course MANAGER reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. certification preferred. of duties, the Cementing Supervisor will prepare a range of reports, and Experience with property SHIFT DESCRIPTION: management an asset. maintain responsibility for effective budgeting for the site. Through the * Shift will be based on a Applicant will have strong management of targets, goals and production efficiencies, the Cementing 10 on/4 off rotation. computer, graphics, CCCSI is hiring sanitation * H2S Alive, Standard First Supervisor will ensure the stable continuation of cementing operations. organizational, and workers for the afternoon Aid and an in-house accounting skills. Must be Qualifications include: and evening shifts. Get Drug/Alcohol test is familiar with all social paid weekly, $14.22/hr. pre-requisites. â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum five year field experience in downhole primary and remedial cementing media and have website Call 403-348-8440 or fax design and maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license 403-348-8463 Please submit resume to skills. Wages negotiable. â&#x20AC;˘ Class 3 license with air minimum Class I preferred hr@alstaroc.com or fax to Respond by Nov. 13, 2012 780-865-5829 â&#x20AC;˘ Current Drivers abstract to Box 21003 Red Deer, Please quote Job.#66961 Oilfield AB T4R 2M1 â&#x20AC;˘ High School graduate on resume.

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DISPATCH /SERVICE COORDINATOR REQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D Candidate needed in our Red Deer location, Must have ability to perform essential functions.

Personals Ability to communicate effectively with all types of personalitiies. Good ALCOHOLICS communication, documenANONYMOUS 347-8650 tation & organizational skills. Preference will be given to those candidates Bingos with computer & service industry experience.

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Downhole knowledge, calculations Basic computer knowledge Some relevant sales experienced preferred Safety training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; H2S, First Aide, and other safety related courses required

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CEMENTING OPERATOR Mustang Well Services Ltd. requires a conscientious, career-minded Operator for the Cementing Division at Camrose, Alberta. The Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining Mustang Well Services Ltd. Pumping and bulk units in a safe and appropriate manner. Duties include: circle checks of equipment; cleaning, maintaining and securing all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. Due to the hazards associated with operating equipment, this position places special prohibitions on working while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or prescribed medications and the use of handheld devices such as cellular phones, etc. Other duties involve dealing with clients and members of the public in a courteous, respectful manner and receiving complaints about schedules and levels of quality of service in a manner that is acceptable to Mustang Well Services. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications include: â&#x20AC;˘ High School graduation required â&#x20AC;˘ Class 3 license with air minimum Class I preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Current drivers abstract â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of H2S and other related safety courses preferred Mustang Well Services Ltd. offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

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JOIN THE TEAM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Enseco is currently hiring for the following full-time Production Testing positions:

DAY/NIGHT SUPERVISORS

3RD. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ART AT THE LAKE Show & Sale Sat. Nov. 17, 10 am - 4 pm.

Duties/Responsibilities: t Select appropriate equipment, organize crews and arrange accomodations (if required) t Confirm equipment readiness t Supervise the loading out of the job package t Oversee all rig-in responsibilities t Ensure maintenance work is complete t Observe overall equipment operations t Maintain daily operation logs

Sylvan Lake Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Hall (5119-50 A Ave, Sylvan ) 1 blk West from Cobbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grocery store.

This one day Christmas Show & Sale, features handcrafted art work ranging from forged metal, functional and Raku ceramics, handblown glass work, jewellry, watercolor, oil &acrylic painting, pastel drawings, handmade soaps, unique clothing and scarves.

Come by and share in the Chistmas spirit over coffee & cookies.

Admission is FREE !!

For more info call 403-748-2557 ANNUAL COOKIE WALK BAZAAR & WHITE ELEPHANT SALE Sat. Nov. 17th 9 am - 1 pm Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd.

Red Deer (Across from 32nd Street Fire Hall) Cookie boxes - $7/ea Everyone welcome!

OPERATIONAL ASSISTANT

Supervisors: Nitrogen, Coiled Tubing, Cement & Acid, Fraturing

EAST 40TH PUB presents

Acoustic Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Various Artists presents DOIN-IT-WITH-DEW Mon. 7 pm -11 pm. Come for comedy and sing along with the oldies but goodies

EAST 40th PUB BLUES JAM Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-9 p.m.

ESL Levels 5, 6 & 7

Funding may be Available Enroll now for January Start Academy of Learning 403-347-6676

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Duties/Responsibilities: t Assist in installation of unit or system to be tested, including rig-in responsibilities t Operate/Monitor controls and instruments t Understand and comply with all safety policies t Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: t )JHI 4DIPPM %JQMPNB t "CJMJUZ UP XPSL ĂŹFYJCMF XPSL TDIFEVMF PO DBMM Y t ) 4 BOE 'JSTU "JE $13 BWBJMBCMF UISPVHI &OTFDP JG OFFEFE

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Team members enjoy industry leading compensation packages including competitive wages and a fully comprehensive health benefits plan.

Energy Services

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 E3

Drillers and Driller Assistants with a Class 1 driver’s license.

Apprentice or Journeyman Mechanics Pile Drive Operators Pile Drive Assistants Field Supervisor All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate.

We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment.

Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011.

The right candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please no phone calls.

LOCAL Testing company has equipment for longterm winter rental. Various sized P-Tanks Flare Stacks and Offices trailers.

All units are skid mounted Individual pricing available.

Call Sam@ 403 391-1693

Q-TEST INSPECTION LTD.

s now accepting applications for CGSB Level II’s and CEDOS Work to start immediately & run through to spring break. Sub-contractors also needed. Phone 403-887-5630 or email qtestltd@telus.net

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(Hyundai Master Technicians Required)

Peavey Industries Opportunity

Two full time, permanent positions in Red Deer, AB From $29.75/hr to $33.00/hr

We are looking for an enthusiastic

Executive Assistant

who has the initiative and ability to grow with us, has a passion for fine detail, organization, and a winning attitude. As an EA you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive and organized office. Drop resume and cover letter off in person at 7740-40 Ave. Red Deer or fax to 403-346-3432 or email danderson @peaveyind.com

Vehicle maintenance service, replace, fix, adjust systems and components, steering, brakes, suspension, transmission, electronics, electrical, engines and accessories.

Apply in person with resume and Hyundai certification in person to Lindsay

Gary Moe Hyundai

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Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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403-350-3000

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s.

BREAKFAST ROOM ATTENDANTS, Early shifts, Must be reliable. Own transportation an asset.

Guaranteed 6 hrs per day.

Rate $13.00/hr.

Monthly bonuses.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433 RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s.

ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Also BREAKFAST ROOM ATTENDANTS, early morning shifts, flexibility req’d. Only serious inquiries apply.

Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

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CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

850

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS RANGEVIEW OILFIELD SALES LTD. looking for THRU TUBING HANDS with minimum 5 yrs. exp. Work for new very aggressive company.

Please send resume to: bill.snyder@rangeview.ca

Trades

FOR EXPERIENCED DOOR SECURITY PERSONNEL Apply in person after 3 pm.

Sales & Distributors

830

SALES PERSON req’d P/T and F/T . Drop resume off at 5211 50 Ave. No phone calls please.

WOLVERINE GUNS and TACKLE

AFTERNOON SHIFT

CNC Operators DAYSHIFT

CNC Operators DAYSHIFT

QC Person

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Trades

850

in Red Deer is now accepting applications for an

Agricultural Technician / Journeyman DUTIES INCLUDE, Set up of Mazak C.N.C Heavy Duty Mechanic l a t h e a n d r u n n i n g with Ag experience.

production runs, min. 3 Live the life style of Central years experience.

Alberta and be home at night. Work for one Also currently hiring of the few family owned a dayshift dealerships where we QC PERSON, care about our employees • Must be able to read and customers. measuring devices and blueprints for WE OFFER: inspection of machined • Competitive Wages parts.

• Annual work boot reimbursement We offer competitive • RRSP Plan wages, benefits and • Benefits Package a RRSP plan.

• Sick Days Please forward resumes to • Monthly Bonus resume@ nexusengineering.ca If you are looking for a rewarding career with a Big Horn Electric successful and growing and Controls Ltd. organization, then forward Join our team of your resume to: professionals!

ELECTRICAL and Future Ag Inc. INSTRUMENTATION Attn: Barry JOURNEYMAN and Box 489 APPRENTICES Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 We are currently recruiting Fax (403) 342-0396 for: Email: barryg@futureag.ca Central and Northern FUTURE AG in Rimbey is Alberta. now accepting applications Required Safety for an Agricultural Certificates: Technician / Heavy Duty H2S Alive / First Aid Mechanic with Ag PST / Fall Protection. experience. Live the life Successful candidates will style of Central Alberta and possess excellent written be home at night. Work for and verbal one of the few family communication skills. owned dealerships where Oilfield experience is an we care about our emasset. ployees and customers.

Qualified applicants are invited to fax or email their We offer: resumes: Fax: 403-638-3688 Email: careers@bighornelectric.com • Competitive Wages • Annual work boot reimbursement • RRSP Plan • Benefit Package • Sick Days • Tuition reimbursement program for apprentices CANEM SYSTEMS • Monthly Bonus

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Welding and Manufacturing Ltd.

designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilfield equipment for international clients.

We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people.

designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilfield equipment for international clients.

We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people

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With your long-term interests in mind, we provide you with ample opportunities to achieve your career goals.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC JOURNEYMAN

With your long-term interests in mind, we provide you with ample opportunities to achieve your career goals.

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking:

TANK/VESSEL INSULATORS

Experience with Rigid, Calcium Silicate, Mineral Wool, and Spray Foam Insulation a definite asset.

These are full-time permanent shop positions with competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

Please Fax resume to 403-227-7796, or Email to hr@bilton.ca

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Extensive experience with the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment such as forklift, genie lift, overhead cranes etc. a definite asset.

This is a full-time permanent shop position with competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

Please Fax resume to 403-227-7796, or Email to hr@bilton.ca

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

Business Opportunities

870

FOR SALE , small boutique in downtown Red Deer, featuring Swarovski jewellry and fashion accessories, 403-392-8163.

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Help

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ADULT CARRIER NEEDED for delivery of morning paper 6:30 a.m.

6 days a wk For GLENDALE ALSO KENTWOOD & JOHNSTONE CROSSING Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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

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Pidherney’s is busy and requires people to fill the following positions as soon as possible for ice road and lease construction projects for the Fort McMurray and Fox Creek areas:

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Responsibilities include administration of payroll and benefits, analysis and reconciliation of GL accounts, monthly reporting, year end working papers and other reporting as req’d.

Qualifications: Minimum 3 years applicable experience, flexible, strong written and verbal communication skills, Post-secondary education in accounting or business as well as public practice experience an asset.

Fax: 403-346-6570 Email: hr@group2.ca WEEKEND Staff req’d. for Berachah Place Ministries, Dayhomeless shelter.

Hours, noon - 5, Sat. & Sun. $15./hr. Drop off resumes Bsmt. 4611 50 Ave. or email berachahdirector@ gmail.com in C/O Malinda

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PCL Builders Inc. is now accepting applications for Journeyman/ Apprentice Carpenters and Labourers for projects in Red Deer.

Candidates must have JOURNEYMAN proven experience and Electricians and Instrument Hands req’d. for reliable transportation.

PCL offers competitive Central AB based trucking work in Central Alberta. wages ($35.50 JourneyAlso looking for company reqires man rate), paid benefits, OWNER OPERATORS apprentices . Oilfield up to 5% employer matchexp. an asset. in AB. Home the odd ing RRSP’s, and an annual night. Weekends off. Late Please forward your boot allowance.

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CARRIERS technician with current Al- Valid Fall Protection End berta gas/plumbing ticket. User an Aerial Work PlatNEEDED Benefit package after 3 form training an asset.. months, wages based on CLASS 1 driver needed.

For delivery of experience. Email: Do you want to be home Seeking experienced Flyers, Express and info@serviceplumbing.ca every night with weekends Stone Masons to start or fax to (403) 342-2025 off? This could be for you.

Sunday Life in immediately. Must have Cranes ticket an asset but valid drivers license and LOCAL Drywall company will train qualified driver. own transportation. seeking Steel Stud DEER PARK Please Email resume to: Contact 403-343-7174.

Framers and Drywallers.

Dempsey St. area logan.tannahill 403-588-4614, 588-4615 Shop Manager@convoy-supply.com $45/mo.

LOOKING for apprentice or Fax: 403-358-3456 Immediate or journeyman mechanic.

Full time ALSO Pipe bending skills would DRIVERS & SWAMPERS be a great asset. Wages Dunham Close & for furniture moving Knowledge of Oil and gas depend on exp. Going company, class 5 required Dandell Close area Industry an asset. concern shop. Fax (5 tons), local & long $130/mo. resume to:403-346-9909 distance. Competitive Welding, Metal and ALSO or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. wages. Apply in person.

Fabrication knowledge an Phone 403-346-7911 Dawson St. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 asset Red Deer. 403-347-8841 Davison Dr. area MAINTENANCE Person Required $83.00/mo.

Minimum 2 years Manager Carpentry and flooring Experience installation experience is required. Must be neat, Competitive wages & Full LANCASTER clean, professional, Benefits friendly and works well 1/2 of Lampard Crsc Contact for more details. with others or alone. Driver Eileena Haynes $65/mo.

DRIVERS wanted for tanklicense is required. Drop 306-634-8388 er work in central and off resume at EmailROSEDALE southern Alberta. Oilfield 9 - 7619 50 Ave Red Deer, Eileena.Haynes@ exp. an asset. Top wages AB, Fax 403-309-3000 Robinson Cres./ Doallind.com + benefits for long term email: edna@catile1.com Fax- 306-634-8389 Reinholt Ave. area employees. Nearly new $173/MO trucks with sleepers, SIDER /helper, wanted for microwave, fridges and small construction compamany more features. ny. % pd. on experiecne.

MICHENER Scheduled time off and Call Dean @ 302-9210.

West of 40th Ave. METAL ROOFING regular shifts on. Call North of Ross St. WE ARE SEEKING THE FOREMAN 403-588-6285 588-0590.

SERVICES OF AN Skyline is looking for and area 403-227-2569 exp’d sheet metal foreman. ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN $245.00/mo.

RONCO OILFIELD HAULto work for the Must have experience in Good for adult w/a ING, Sylvan Lake based ADGA Group at the fabrication and installing small car rig movers/heavy haulers Correctional Services sheet metal flashings on seeking Swampers, Canada facilities commercial buildings. . mechanics, picker operain the Bowden area.

Top pay and benefits.

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK tors, bed truck drivers and Responsibilities include Full job description: winch tractor drivers. Top performing maintenance of www.skylinegroup.com wages and benefits, electronic security/safety Please email resume: Call Jamie Phone 887-4873., email systems. To apply, employment@ 403-314-4306 rigmovers2012@ please send your resume skylinegroup.com gmail.com for more info to: careers@adga.ca or call Ryan: 403.230.6731 MICRON INDUSTRIES is a licensed inspection Truckers/ facility specializing in cryogenic tank repairs and Drivers 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 DRIVEN TO EXCEL conditions. Benefits after 3 FROM START TO FINISH months. Fax resume to 403-346-2072 or email patty.micron@telus.net NEED EXPERIENCED Pidherney’s is growing and requires experienced Class 1 & ROOFERS / ROOFING 3 drivers to join our busy team: CREWS for Central AB work.

Call Miles 403-896-9045

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We are looking to hire 6 P/T staff and 2 F/T staff.

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd They must be able to work at least one night (untill is seeking an exp’d 8:30pm) a week and every FLOORHAND and DERRICK HAND. Locally other weekend. We are in need of 2 P/T cashiers based, home every night!

Qualified applicants must and 4 P/T personnel who are able to work throughhave all necessary valid out the store, stocking tickets for the position sheves & most importantly being applied for. customer service. InterBearspaw offers a est and knowledge in the very competitive salary outdoors is a must and and benefits package willingness to learn all along with a steady aspects of our store is an work schedule. asset. For the full time poPlease submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources sition’s we are looking for someone well versed in Emai: hr@ the firearms and reloading bearspawpet.com This person would be Fax: (403) 258-3197 or responsible for managing Mail to: Suite 5309, the gun department and 333-96 Ave. NE responsible for filling, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 ordering and organizSTEAM TRUCK operator ing product throughout the LTD req’d. Must have experigun department. We are REQUIRES If you are looking for a ence and have clean also looking for a full time rewarding career with a driver’s abstract, all req’d p e r s o n t o w o r k o n o u r * JM & Apprentice successful and growing tickets and reliable retail floor to service our Commercial Electricians organization, then forward transportation. Fax resume customers with product * JM & Apprentice your resume to: 403-348-2918 or email knowledge of firearms and Service Electricians gelliott@telusplanet.net shooting accessories, FOR LOCAL WORK Future Ag Inc. binoculars, spotting scopes, TEAM Snubbing now Attn: Paula knives , clothing and be hiring operators and helpResumes to: Box 140 willing to learn the archery ers. Email: janderson@ Fax: 403-347-1866 Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 department and firearms teamsnubbing.com Or Email: Fax (403) 843-2790 department dchristensen@canem.com Email paulam@futureag.ca Please note your No Phone Calls experience on your GEMINI is Hiring for resume and submit it at Ponoka Fabrication the front customer service Shop desk or fax it to 403-347-0283 also may JOURNEYMAN email to MILLWRIGHT wolverinegunsandtackle Mechanical experience CANEM SYSTEMS WE are looking for @telus.net Experience in welding Rig Managers, Drillers, LTD manufacturing Derrick and Floor hands REQUIRES Plant maintenance Teachers/ for the Red Deer area.

Experience in maintenance Please contact * DATA & SECURITY Tutors of Overhead Cranes Steve Tiffin at TECHNICIANS stiffin@galleonrigs.com FOR LOCAL WORK Sylvan Learning Centre Please send resumes to or (403) 358-3350 requires permanent part Hmorrow@geminicorp.ca fax (403) 358-3326 Resumes to: time teacher or 4th year Fax: 403-347-1866 education student for after Or Email: school hours 4-8 PM dchristensen@canem.com Monday - Thursday and Professionals No Phone Calls Trades Saturday 9-1 PM. Call Dianne at 403-341-6110 Start your career!

CENTRAL AB contractor for interview.

See Help Wanted requires safety officer to help implement & maintain Explosive Solutions safety programs. Reply to Specialists Box 1019, c/o R. D. is seeking Advocate, 2950 Bremner EXPERIENCED Ave., R. D., AB T4R 1M9 STRUCTURAL CENTRAL AB REAL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A WELDERS ESTATE & PROPERTY Wild Rose Public Schools CWB tickets an asset, MANAGEMENTY COM- invites applications for the competitive wages & benefits.

PANY is currently looking position of Please submit applications Student Support for professional property by fax to 403-347-4516 m a n a g e r. B u s i n e s s Facilitator BASED OUT OF THE RED DEER LOCATION. or email management experience a t W e s t C e n t r a l H i g h Succesful candidate will be responsible for the esshiring@gmail.com would be a definite asset. School in Rocky Mountain maintenance of Ready Mix Concrete Plants, A p p l i c a n t s m u s t b e House. This is a full time F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS Trucks and Equipment for our Central Alberta customer service driven, certificated position re- - Good hours, home every Operations including Red Deer, Lacombe, very organized and a very source person. night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Ponoka and Olds. Knowledge of hydraulics positive attitude. Prefer- Please visit the Employ- Contractor must have truck and welding is an asset. e n c e w i l l b e s h o w n t o ment Opportunities page at or van. Tools, supplies & l i c e n s e d r e a l t o r w i t h www.wrsd.ca for position ladders required. Training We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits propety management and and application details. provided, no experience b u s i n e s s m a n a g e m e n t Applications accepted until and training opportunities. Pre-employment needed. Apply to: s k i l l s . P l e a s e e m a i l 4 pm, November 12, 2012 satjobs@shaw.ca screening is mandatory. resume in confidence with cover letter to: Please fax resume to 403-346-6721 or cindy@

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FUTURE AG, a Wabasca Area progressive Case IH 5 month term Equipment Dealer in Camp Job Stettler is now PACER Corporation Group Started mid-Aug, accepting applications FURIX ENERGY INC. of Companies (Pacer) is for a Parts Manager or 2012 is hiring a one of Alberta’s elite Lead Counter Parts BIG Horn Electric industrial construction 4 F/T Structural person. Live the life style and Controls Ltd. companies with a number of Central Alberta and be Welders ELECTRICAL and of fully integrated construchome at night. Work for Local applicants only!

INSTRUMENTATION tion divisions. Pacer offers one of the few family Please forward your JOURNEYMAN and owned dealerships where competitive compensation, resume to: APPRENTICES rewards, and benefits and we care about our kayla@furixenergy.com or Required Safety employees and customers. an atmosphere where emfax to (403)348-8109.

Certificates: ployees are provided with Successful candidate will H2S Alive / First Aid Something for Everyone ample opportunities for be a team player with PST / Fall Protection. growth and development.

Everyday in Classifieds strong social skills.

Successful candidates will Pacer is currently Counter and Management possess excellent written recruiting: experience an asset. and verbal * Soilmec Foundation Drill Computer literacy and communication skills.

Operators knowledge of DIS Parts Oilfield experience is an * 1100 Watson Foundation program a definite asset asset.

Drill Operators but not mandatory.

FURIX ENERGY INC. Qualified applicants are * Junttan Equipment is hiring a invited to fax or email their Operators F/T Painters Helper We offer: resumes: * Crane Operators (with Fax: 403-638-3688 Email: & Sandblaster experience in piling • Competitive Wages careers@bighornelectric.com Local applicants only! operations) • Annual Work boot Please forward your Interested candidates reimbursement resume to: should apply online at • RRSP Plan Truckers/ kayla@furixenergy.com or • Benefits Package www.pacercorp.com/ fax to (403)348-8109.

Drivers careers.

• Sick Days Drill Operators applications • Monthly Bonus only: attention to Bernie BUSY CENTRAL AB Leroux (780) 215-8100. company req’s exp’d. Class If you are looking for a We sincerely thank all who 1 drivers to pull decks. rewarding career with a apply however only those Assigned truck, exc. wages successful and growing to be interviewed will be and benefits pkg. Paid FURIX ENERGY INC. organization, then forward contacted. extras. Family orientated. is hiring a your resume to: Resume and abstract fax QC Manager to 403-784-2330 or call Future Ag Inc. Local applicants only!.

1-877-787-2501 Attn: Human Resources Please forward your Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm Box 489 resume to: Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 kayla@furixenergy.com or Fax 403-342-0396 or email fax to (403)348-8109. to karinw@futureag.ca

FUTURE AG

Nexus Engineering is Currently looking for C.N.C OPERATORS. •

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

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Superintendents Foreman Heavy Equipment Operators Lowboy Drivers Heavy Duty Mechanics Labourers Chainsaw Labourers Certified Safety Personnel Administrators

Living expenses are provided for both projects, top wages paid and scheduled days off.

H2S, First Aid and Ground Disturbance a definite asset. *Pre-employment drug test required.

Please e-mail resumes to hr@pidherneys.com or fax to: 403-845-5370.

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GLENDALE Gilbert Crsc. & Glendale Blvd.

HIGHLAND GR. Hammond & Halman Crsc.

JOHNSTONE PARK Jacobs Close James, Johns St. & Jewell St. *********** JOHNSTONE CROSSING Jack & Jenner Crsc.

Jennings Crsc & Joa Ave. ********** Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in MOUNTVIEW 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/yr 1-1/2 hrs. per day ALSO SOUTH HILL 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/YR. 1 Hr. per day.

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life Within the towns of Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

CARRIERS NEEDED

For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m.

Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in

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

Deer Park Dempsey St. area 79 papers $423/mo.

ALSO Davison Dr. area 101 papers $541/mo.

Ainsworth Crsc.

Asmundsen Ave. Archibald Crsc.

Arnold Close/ Amlee Close

ALSO Clearview Ridge Timberlands area 59 papers $376/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

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

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

CARPET COLOUR CENTRE is currently seeking a warehouse person.

Responsibilities include: shipping/receiving, forklift operation, and inventory control. Please submit resume attn: Rick Wiebe #1100 5001-19 St. Red Deer, AB T4R 3R1 Phone 1-403-343-7711 or fax 403-342-0220 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

CIRCULATION Service Runner (Part Time)

Do You: - Want extra income - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week) As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to delivery newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle is provided.

Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. or longer, and/or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m..

Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. or longer Submit resume, indicating “Service Runner Position”, along with your drivers abstract immediately to: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com or mail to: Human Resources 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 or fax to: 403-341-4772 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

CASH CASINO is hiring a

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GREENHOUSE WORKER wanted at Meadowbrook Greenhouses, Penhold 14 F/T seasonal positions.

Training provided. Start Feb. 2013. $9.75/ hr, 44 hrs./ 5 days per week, 3 month period. Fax resume 403-886-2252

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15-25 hrs per week. Must be available to start as early as 7 am and finish as late as 2 pm and be available any days of the week. Must be physically fit as this is a physically demanding position.

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Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Langford Cres.

Law Close/ Lewis Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres.

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Community Support Worker Program

Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program.

Funding may be avail.

GED training avail.

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DISPATCHER req’d.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Good communication, skills both verbal and written. Must have effective time management skills and able to multi task in a fast paced environment.

Experience preferred, but will train suitable applicant.

Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

Employment Training

F/T CLEANER,

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail.

IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION * Oilfield Construction Supervisors * Oilfield Construction Lead Hands * Stainless and Carbon Welders * B-Pressure Welders * Pipefitters * Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators * Experienced oilfield labourers * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1 H2S Alive ( Enform), St. John (Red Cross) standard first aid) & in-house drug and alcohol tests are required.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or Fax to 780-865-5829 Quote job #66962 on resume

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QUEENSIZE bdrm suite, beige, 6 pieces, 403-346-8065

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

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

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Farmers' Market

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

Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook 1 day per wk.

No collecting!!

Please contact QUITCY

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

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Cameras & Accessories

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

53” SONY, Rear projection incl. 4 speakers & tuner, $200, 403-346-8065

CANON Sure Shot, 35 mm auto focus, $20; Pentax Espio 928, 28-90 Zoom Panorama & remote, $30; Projection screen, $10.

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Children's Items

2 BEAUTIFUL BLACKFOOT and Cree Indian war shields, 18” diameter $45/ea. 403-347-7405 40’ FREE Standing Tower, never been erected. $200.

403-728-3375 ACETYLENE Welder, hoses, torch, gauges & cart. $200. 403-728-3375 BRITE-LITE for SAD used 2 mo. only $175; 403-348-5025 DIEFENBACHIA plant $5; asparagus plant $5; umbrella plant 3-1/2’ $14; or best offer on plants, Companys Coming 7 bks $3 each, Chicken Soup for the soul 5 at 3 each, tupperware container $4; boat shape fruit bowl, $28; gravy boat $3.65; 4 cup coffee pot $4; old divided vegetable and dip dish $6.50; hand turned juicer $8; call 403-346-2231

*NEW!* Asian Relaxation Massage Downtown RD 587-377-1298 Open Mon.Fri. daily 11am - 6 pm.

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Household Appliances

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APARTMENT SIZED KITCHEN TABLE WITH 2 LEAFS & 2 CHAIRS. $75 obo. 403-347-0104

SMALL baby doll w/lots of clothes $15 403-314-9603 APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo.

P/T PRESSER needed in warr. Riverside Appliances drycleaning plant. No 403-342-1042 weekends or evenings. Call Clothing Shannon at 403-550-7440

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OILFIELD SERVICES INC.

NEED A DRESS? All occasions including, bridal, grad, party dresses.

NEW and Consignment.

10-25% OFF. OPEN HOUSE TUES. NOV. 6TH 4-8pm 87 Greig Drive, Red Deer 403-877-3560 for appts.

offers a variety of

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BED ALL NEW,

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr.

Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325.

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Health & Beauty

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Stereos TV's, VCRs

1660

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

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BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582.

ANTIQUE AUCTION-Part 2 Sat. Dec. 1 @ 11 am Bay 4, 7429 49 Ave R.D. Ron & Late Clara Dancer Firewood of Calgary Collection.

Over 80 lamps; over 40 AFFORDABLE ant. telephones - incl. 4 eleven digit, 4 candlestick, Homestead Firewood + other ant. phones; Mantle Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 clocks; Beswick & Royal Doulton animals Bunnykins FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, series; Ant. music instruPoplar. Can deliver ments; Rare ref. books on 1-4 cords.

403-844-0227 ant; Ant. furniture - rocker, chairs, occasional tables; Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner Lamp collection.

BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Ph: 403-347-5855 del. Lyle 403-783-2275 www.budhaynesauctions.com

FRYING pans, set of 3, new, $10; mechanics creeper, $5; Portable T.V. 14” & VCR, Panasonic $5. complete wine making, from primary to filter, $75; 2 walnut coffee table, 55x25 & 28x23, $50.

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SAFETY COURSES to meet your needs.

Standard First Aid , Confined Space Entry, H2S Alive and Fire Training are courses that we offer on a regular basis.

As well, we offer a selection of online Training Courses.

For more information check us out online at www.firemaster.ca or call us at 403 342 7500.

You also can find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @firemasterofs.

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Certified Appraisers 1966 Estates, Antiques, Firearms.

Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. 347-5855

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Need to be physically fit.

Must have reliable transportation.

Please send resume to cleaning@cashcasino.ca or fax 1-403-243-4812 or drop off at Cash Casino, 6350 - 67 St.

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Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

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

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

COMPUTER REPAIR

WEB DESIGN

www.albertacomputerhygiene.com

affordablewebsitesolution.ca

AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

for all Albertans

The Salvation Army, Red Deer is in need of volunteers to attend to our Christmas Kettles at various retail locations from November 22 to December 22.

If you are able to assist, please call 403-346-2251 ASAP to schedule your time.

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To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

All money raised through the Kettle campaign provides year round service for those in need within our community.

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STERLING CLEANERS: Requires a PRESSER with experience or will train. Apply within 4810 - 52nd St.,Red Deer SHOP HELP NEEDED FOR STARTER & ALTERNATOR RE-BUILD SHOP Fax resume to: 403-341-6832

Household Furnishings

4 TICKETS to Colin James, great seats 403-343-8576

CLASSIFICATIONS

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

MANY POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

F.T / P.T. CASHIERS for all shifts Flexible hours.

Above average salary & benefits paid!!

Apply with resume to: Run’n On Empty 5101 - 76 Street, Red Deer MISTER TRANSMISSION Canada’s leader in transmission and driveline repairs now hiring professional transmission rebuilders, swing men and Re&Re technicians, various locations.

Excellent career opportunity.

Email: joe@ mistertransmission.com for details NEARLY NEW BOOKS looking for permanent P/T .

Leave resume at 4, 5106 47th Ave. Red Deer.

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Auctions

1610

Event Tickets

stuff

Please contact QUITCY

Hiring Part Time

NGLEWOOD

LANCASTER AREA

880

Misc.

Help

270636K9-27

Volunteers Wanted

880

Accounting

880

1010

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

1160

Entertainment

DJ RICO Entertainment Co. Christmas Promotions on now! www.djrico.org Call Rico 4038967935

Escorts Cleaning

1070

ALL-CLEAN

Experienced, reliable, cleaner Jane 403-755-7292

is expanding its facility to double production.

Contractors

1100

BASEMENT developments/reno’s. Quality workmanship. Rod Smith Const. Ltd. 403-742-3148

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

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

BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

COUNTERTOPS

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060 267420K1-30

Top Wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www. eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403-885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

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

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217865

880

Misc.

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

1165

*LEXUS* 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049 LEXI, Blonde, Babe, 27. No Agency Fees 403-396-8884

Fireplaces

1175

TIM LLOYD. WETT certified.

Inspections, installs, chimney sweeps & service 403-340-0513

Handyman Services

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

Massage Therapy

1280

CHINESE MASSAGE new owner, free parking, 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 a.m.9 p.m. 7 days a wk.

Phone 403-986-1691 Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

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Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal.

No household appliances 403-396-8629

1280

* NEW * Executive Touch.

Relaxation massage for men. 5003A - Ross St. Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 348-5650 HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

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

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small reno’s or jobs, such as, new bathroom sink, toilets or trimming small trees. Call James 403- 341-0617 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility.

Call 403-346-7777 Better For Cheaper with a Low Price Guarantee. helpinghandshomesupport.com

Snow Removal

1380

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

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 E5

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KYTE CRES.

BANJO, Harmony, $30.

403-343-6175

2 Bdrm. Apt. Lawford

Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, Pets & concrete patio, blinds, Supplies front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 DOG house for medium Avail. Nov. 1. size dog, $ 1 0 , 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 403-346-5423

1810 1830

Kyte/Kelloway Cres.

Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, 2 BEAUTIFUL golden kit- front/rear parking, no dogs, ten sisters need loving n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 h o m e . To g i v e a w a y Avail. Dec. 1.

403-782-3130 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 FEMALE KITTEN TO SOUTHWOOD PARK GIVE AWAY. 3110-47TH Avenue, LITTER BOX TRAINED. 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 403-343-8727 after 6 p.m. generously sized, 1 1/2 FREE 5 wk. old kittens, baths, fenced yards, gray or black. full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Call 403-343-0352 Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca SIAMESE ALSO BELANISE Riverfront Estates (3) KITTENS FOR SALE Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, $60 each obo. bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, 403-887-3649 blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1195 or $1220 along the river.

SD $1000. avail.

Dogs Nov. 1 & 15 403-304-7576 347-7545 LABRA DOODLE PUPS F 1 $700; F1 B $900 SYLVAN, 2 bdrm. condo, 2 YR health Guaranteed. new carpet, lino, paint, awesome bloodlines, $1250 + gas/electric ready now until Christmas 403-341-9974 Hold with deposit.

Ph. 403-919-1370 WESTPARK 306-792-2113 11/2 blocks west of hospital! www.furfettishfarm.ca 3 bdrm. bi-level, lg. balcony, no pets, n/s, SILVER Lab pups P.B. rent $1195 SD $1000 Parents CKC reg. vet checked, avail. Dec. 1 1st shots. 3 F, 3 M. $600 403-304-7576, 347-7545 403-843-6564, 785-5772

Cats

1840

1860

Sporting Goods

SAVAGE Model E 308 lever action c/w Tasco 4 x 22 scope $550 403-347-5306

1900

Travel Packages

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AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

HORSES WANTED: broke, un-broke, or unwanted. 403-783-0303

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3060

Suites

2 BDRM. 4 plex, in Sylvan Lake, 4 appls., no pets, $820 /mo.,403-342-0407

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NOW $1295 incl UTIL. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 LOWER level 1 bdrm suite, heat & water incl. for over 40 tenant at 4616-44 St. N/S, no pets, no noise.

Rent $650, d.d. $625.

Ph: 403-341-4627

NOW RENTING 1 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/ onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat and hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

Riverside Apts.

2 bdrm., balcony. 3 appl., No pets. Only $995 + Elect.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099

SUNNYBROOK

1 bdrm. apt. Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, great location, no pets.

403-346-6686

3080

N/S, executive home, all utils incl + high spd. internet & digital cable. $600/mo + d.d. 403-357-0320

NEED roommate. Sm. acreage on Hwy. 12 between Bentley & Gull Lake. 403-748-4491

3090

Rooms For Rent

PINES Area, furnished.

2 ref’s req’d, incld’s cable, n/s, no drinking, drugs or pets, parties. $450. rent, $200. d.d. 403-357-8097

NEWLY reno’d 3 bdrm. 4 plex in Oriole Park. 4 appls.

Avail. immed. 403-309-7355

ROOM in Westpark, n/s, no pets. Furnished. TV & utils incl. 403-304-6436

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. Clean, quiet bldg.

Call 318-0901.

Manufactured Homes

Warehouse Space

3140

BRAND new 9900 sq. ft. ready for lease fall 2012 on Golden West Ave 358-3500

3040

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4020

Houses For Sale

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.

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4 BDRM. 2300 sq. ft. executive home in Clearview.

PET FRIENDLY

5 appls. fenced yard. $2300 + utils. Linda, 403-356-1170

1 & 2 bedroom suites

3 bdrm. 2 bath, No pets.

NOW $1475 incl UTIL. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

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Lots For Sale

Condos/ Townhouses

4160

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe.

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Cars

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Kirsch Cl. 2 Bdrm.

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NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY AND FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF THE ESTATE OF 1087333 ALBERTA LTD. Notice is hereby given that the bankruptcy of The Estate of 1087333 Alberta Ltd. occurred on the 19th day of October, 2012 and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 14th day of November, 2012 at 01:00 PM, at the BDO Canada Limited Boardroom, 600 4909 49th Street, Red Deer, Alberta.

Dated at Red Deer, Alberta, this 9th day of November 2012.

BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 600, 4909 49th Street, Red Deer, AB. T4N 1V1

NOTICE To Creditors And Claimants Estate of

JENNIE ALVAREZ 2007 FORD Escape 4x4 V 6 3 . 0 L e n g i n e w i t h who died on the st. day of March 2012 Remote Start & Winter T i r e s . G o o d c o n d . If you have a claim against this estate, you 143,500 kms $8500 o.b.o. must file your claim by Delburne 403-749-3919 December 10, 2012 with Siewert Bothwell, Att’n: Bruce N. Bothwell, Barristers & Solicitors at 4922 Trucks 5 2 S t r e e t , R e d D e e r, Alberta T4N 2C8 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

2008 Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew XLT 143,600 km $17,900 obo. Very Good Cond. 403-358-9646

5050

Central Alberta LIFE

2004 DODGE 1/2 ton quad cab 4x4. New tires. Great cond. $7000. 403-506-9632

Cars 15 min. SW of Rimbey. Approx. 3/4 of an acre. Great inv. property. Medicine River on land. Priced to sell at $33,900. Storage bldg on property, newly shingled in 07 w/lrg overhead door. Call Dave at 403.896.8017.

WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

Public Notices

5070

2009 Dodge Caravan, exc. c o n d . , 11 2 , 0 0 0 k m , $11,900 obo 403-638-3499.

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REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585

PUBLIC NOTICES

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2012 18 FT Featherweight ALUMNA†tilt trailer.

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4140

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SYLVAN, 2 units Dec. 1, 2 bdrm. + hide-a-bed, incl., cable, dishes, bedding, all utils. $1200 -$1500/mo, 403-880-0210

5140

1996 FORD Taurus, mint, Vehicles loaded, 125,000 miles, Wanted senior lady driven $2000 To Buy obo, 403-887-4981 A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519

2008 TOYOTA Highlander, Limited edit. in exc. cond., 1 owner, no pets, n/s, V6, FOR SALE OR LEASE a.t., 4WD, nav. system, Bowling Center on Main JBL sound system, back Street in Innisfail, Alberta up camera, sunroiof, key8 Lane house, Lanes less entry, trailer hitch, certified running boards, $19,900 Can be purchased as a to view call or text Bowling Center or as 7000 403-340-9110 Square Feet of Retail Space For more information, call 403-227-5342

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Utility Trailers

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

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Auto Wreckers

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WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

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Acreages

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E6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Nov. 9, 2012

Palestinians take steps to gain UN status

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Palestinians took the first step toward raising their status at the United Nations from an observer to a nonmember observer state Thursday by circulating a draft resolution to the 193 U.N. member states and asking for their support.

The Palestinian observer mission said no decision has been made on when to submit the draft resolution to the U.N. General Assembly for a vote. Arab League foreign ministers are expected to discuss the draft and the timing of its submission at a meeting in Cairo on Nov. 12-13, a Palestinian diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly.

A letter from the observer mission accompanying the draft resolution asks U.N. members to support “the enhancement of the status of Palestine in the United Nations

General Assembly to be considered by the assembly at a date to be announced in the near future.”

There are no vetoes in the General Assembly and the resolution is almost certain to be approved by the world body which is dominated by countries sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. Approval of the resolution would elevate the Palestinians to the same status as the Vatican. The draft resolution states that to date, 132 nations have recognized “the State of Palestine.”

Israel and the United States are on record opposing the move, saying the Palestinians should first negotiate their statehood with the Jewish state, not take unilateral action and sidestep talks.

Israel’s U.N. Mission said it had no immediate comment.

Emails to spokespeople for the U.S. Mission were not immediately answered.

The draft resolution, first tweeted by Inner City Press

and later obtained by The Associated Press, would have the General Assembly decide “to accord to Palestine Observer State status in the United Nations system, without prejudice to the acquired rights, privileges and role of the Palestine Liberation Organization as the representative of the Palestinian people, in accordance with the relevant resolutions and practice.”

The upgraded status would add weight to Palestinian claims for a state in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem, territories captured

by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war. Israel pulled out of Gaza in 2005.

The Palestinians also hope to use their upgraded status to join additional U.N. bodies, such as the International Criminal Court, where they could attempt to prosecute Israel.

At the same time, they have expressed fear of financial and diplomatic retaliation.

Following last year’s move by the Palestinians to join the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, the United States withheld funds from the organization, which amount to 22 per cent of its budget. The U.S. also withheld money to the Palestinians, and the U.S. Congress has threatened similar sanctions if the Palestinians proceed to improve their status at the U.N. again.

Israel also retaliated by accelerating settlement construction and withholding funds from the Palestinian government.

In September 2011, the Palestinians submitted an application to become a U.N. member state, but that requires approval from the U.N. Security Council and the United States made clear it would veto the bid until there is a final settlement with Israel so the application has languished.

The draft resolution expresses hope that the Security Council will consider the ap-

plication for full membership favourably.

It “reaffirms the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to independence in their State of Palestine on the basis of the pre1967 borders.”

The draft expresses “the urgent need for the resumption and acceleration of negotiations within the Middle East peace process” to achieve “a just, lasting and comprehensive peace settlement between the Palestinian and Israeli sides that resolves all outstanding core issues, namely the Palestine refugees, Jerusalem, settlements, borders, security, water and prisoners.”

It also affirms determination to achieve a peaceful settlement that ends Israel’s occupation and fulfills “the vision of two states, an independent, sovereign, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with Israel and its other neighbours.”

UK prime minister to announce Women shut archbishop of Canterbury out in Syria’s new elected opposition leadership

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LONDON — The next archbishop of Canterbury will be officially introduced Friday, the British government says, and the expectation is that the new leader of the world’s 77 million Anglicans will be former oil company executive Justin Welby.

Welby, 56, made an unusual mid-career shift from the oil industry to the clergy. He has said he faced conflicts between his beliefs and how companies acted — and has made business ethics and standards part of his work.

“I don’t believe in good human beings,” Welby said in an interview with The Guardian newspaper in July. “But I believe you can have structures that make it easier to make the right choice or the wrong choice.”

He has impeccable establishment credentials, having been schooled at Eton College and Cambridge University. His mother was a private secretary to Winston Churchill. But his father went to the United States during Prohibition and became a bootlegger, Welby was quoted as saying by the Mail on Sunday newspaper in July.

Government and church officials declined Thursday to confirm speculation about the choice.

But The Times and The Daily Telegraph newspapers, along with the BBC, reported it will be Welby, and two British betting agencies stopped taking bets earlier this week after a flurry of wagers backing him.

The naming of a new archbishop for the divided Anglican Communion is long awaited. The Church of England’s Crown Nominations Commission met for three days in September but did not announce a choice, leading to speculation that senior clergy were at an impasse.

The commission submits the name of its preferred candidate, together with an alternate, to Prime Minister David Cameron.

The prime minister then offers the commission’s choice to Queen Elizabeth II for approval.

Cameron’s office said the official announcement would be made Friday morning.

Welby declined to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the swirl of speculation.

“I am not able to comment, only Lambeth Palace can,” he told reporters, referring to the church’s headquarters.

The next archbishop will replace Rowan Williams, who is retiring after a turbulent decade dealing with the Anglican Com-

UNDERMINES DIVERSITY BID

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In this Nov. 11, 2011 photo, the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby. The next archbishop of Canterbury will be officially introduced today with the expectation that the new leader of the world’s Anglicans will be former oil company executive Jason Welby. munion’s deep divisions about gay bishops and homosexuality.

Before he steps down, Williams is pressing hard to resolve a dispute over whether women can serve as bishops, the issue preoccupying the Church of England.

A vote is set later this month by the church’s governing General Synod.

Welby favours female bishops.

He serves as ethical adviser to the Association of Corporate Treasurers and was recently appointed to the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, which is examining possible reforms of the industry.

Welby was praised Thursday by a U.S. colleague. Bishop Shannon Sherwood Johnston of Virginia, who has been working with Welby on easing tensions within the Anglican fellowship in Africa and elsewhere, described him as a positive, friendly person.

“He’s extremely amiable. He’s a man of very deep faith and pro-

found learning, but he is most approachable,” Johnston said. “His diplomatic skills will be very important. ” Before seeking ordination, Welby worked six years for French oil company Elf Aquitaine and then as treasurer of exploration company Enterprise Oil in 1984.

His views on corporate responsibility, he has said, “came out of working in an extractive industry often in developing countries where ethical questions were very frequent.”

“During my time there I came to realize there was a gap between what I thought, believed and felt was right in my non-work life and what went on at work.”

In 1989, he resigned to study for the priesthood, but only after a struggle.

Welby has recalled being interviewed by a bishop who asked why he wanted to be a priest. “I said: ’I don’t, but I can’t get away from the feeling it is the right thing to do.”’

Lawyer, trustee plead not guilty to laundering $600 million for cartel

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS EL PASO, Texas — A Texas lawyer and former Carnegie Mellon University trustee pleaded not guilty Thursday to laundering more than $600 million for a Mexican drug cartel.

Marco Antonio Delgado waived his arraignment Thursday, essentially entering a not guilty plea, during a hearing in federal court in El Paso. One of his lawyers, Ray Velarde, asked Judge Norbert Garney to postpone the bond hearing for Wednesday. His other lawyer, Jose Montes, said they would seek Delgado’s release on bond next week.

Prosecutors say Delgado conspired to launder the cartel’s drug profits from July 2007 through December 2008. The indictment doesn’t say which cartel.

In a statement, Homeland Security Investigations said Delgado conspired to launder more than $600 million of drug profits. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

The agency said he was linked to the Milenio cartel based in Guadalajara, Mexico. The cocainetrafficking cartel was active until 2010, and its scope was mostly limited to the Jalisco state area in Mexico and parts of the western U.S., according to the Mexi-

can government.

A biography that was recently pulled from the university’s website says Delgado took leave from his professional activities to join Mexican Presidentelect Enrique Pena Nieto’s campaign in early 2012 and adds that he is currently part of Pena Nieto’s transition team.

Eduardo Sanchez, a spokesman for the transition team, said they had never heard of Delgado and pointed to the group’s website, which doesn’t list Delgado as a member.

“Clearly this person is not part of the team. We don’t know him,” Sanchez said.

Sanchez also ruled out the possibility that Delgado could have served as an adviser to Pena Nieto, or worked on or raised funds for his campaign. As to why a former member of the board of trustees provide such information to the university, Sanchez speculated that “criminals normally say things that are not true.”

In Mexico, transition teams are tasked by the president elect to meet with current officials and gather information in order to assure a smooth transition from one administration to the next and to provide the new president with reports so he can make decisions soon after being sworn in.

DOHA, Qatar — The leadership of Syria’s main opposition group in exile is an all-male affair after elections failed to promote a single woman to the decision-making group of 41 members.

Some of the female delegates at the Syrian National Council conference in the Qatari capital of Doha rushed the podium in protest after the results were announced in the early hours of Thursday.

They said the new leadership fails to reflect the key role of women in the push to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad.

On at least this point, the SNC appeared to fall short in its attempt to showcase a new diversity in the face of international criticism that it is not representative enough of the whole spectrum of the opposition. After the vote by more than 400 members of the SNC’s general assembly, the group tried to redress the lack of women in its new leadership.

SNC chief Abdelbaset Sieda said he was “so sad” and would try to add four women to the general secretariat by decree.

“The bottom line is that there is a recognition that the women got shafted, and that it has to be fixed,” said delegate Muna Jondy, 37, an immigration lawyer from Flint, Michigan. It’s “not going to cure the underlying problem, which I think was the lack of recognition of the importance of the voice of women at the decision-making table,” she added.

The SNC, established a year ago from a pool of long-term Syrian exiles and academics, has faced mounting criticism from within Syria and the international community that it is out of touch with those inside risking their lives on the frontlines.

The group’s Doha conference was largely intended to deflect such claims and present a more broadbased membership. SNC member Khalid Saleh claimed some success, saying that 15 representatives of local activist groups inside Syria won representation.

However, those efforts may have come too late.

The United States and other foreign backers of the Syrian rebels are promoting the idea of a new leadership forum where the SNC may play only a small role. The women’s marginal role in the SNC is in marked contrast to their active participation in the 19-month-old conflict.

In the early days of the uprising, women organized mass rallies and featured prominently in local grassroots organizations, risking arrest and torture just like their male counterparts. As the uprising became militarized, their role receded somewhat, but the civil war, fought in populated areas, is hitting them just as hard as the men.

The SNC, trying to boost its image, had set a 15 per cent women’s quota for its new, expanded general assembly of some 420 delegates attending the Doha conference that began on Sunday. Jondy, the Michigan lawyer, said she had been hastily recruited as a delegate in what she believes was an attempt to meet the quota.

Still, women seemed to have been largely relegated to the sidelines of the conference. The convention hotel lobby was full of male SNC members engulfed by clouds of cigarette smoke huddled over coffee to strike deals and talk strategy.

SNC spokesman George Sabra said that in previous gatherings of the group, women only made up about 5 per cent and that the new quota was needed to help women get a foot in the door.

“Otherwise, men will do everything by themselves forever,” Sabra said before the results were announced.

In the early morning hours of Thursday, SNC delegates gathered in a hotel ballroom to hear the new leadership lineup. After it became apparent that women had been shut out, some rose from their seats in protest.

“Where are the women?” Fariza Jahjah, a math teacher from the southern Syrian town of Sweida, said in a raised voice across several rows of seats.

A heated discussion ensued, with many of the male delegates saying women needed to be represented in the leadership group. A few men argued the women should accept the results. “This is democracy,” some kept saying.

Rima Fleihan, a Syrian playwright and women’s activist, attributed the fact that men are firmly in control of the exile-based political opposition to the influence of the Islamic fundamentalist Muslim Brotherhood in the SNC. But, she said, women also lack political experience.