Red Deer Advocate, November 10, 2012 by Black Press Media Group

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HEROES OF THE SKIES ‘I tried to overlook the fact there’s a human being in that machine ...

You’re in another state. You’re just locked onto that guy. It’s an amazing sensation.’ BY RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF Comrades in arms, partners in business, friends for life. Don Laubman, 91, and Doug Lindsay, 90, have known each other 70 years, their careers crossing repeatedly and leading them both, ultimately, to Red Deer. Both enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in late 1939 after boyhoods in which they were fascinated by flight. “I loved flying,” said Laubman, Lindsay nodding in agreement. Born in Provost, Laubman grew up in Edmonton watching airport takeoffs and landings. Lindsay, an Arnprior, Ont., native, had a flying neighbour who took him up and let him pilot often. After earning their wings, they became flight instructors until they enthusiastically joined overseas fighter squadrons in 1943. “We met in England as part of a group,” recalls Lindsay. “My squadron was posted only eight km from Don’s. The air force did everything alphabetically back then and Lindsay wasn’t far behind Laubman for pay parades. We got to know each other well there.” Getting to know the Germans wasn’t as easy. “Ninety-five per cent of the time we didn’t see a damn thing,” said Laubman. “Probably 97 per cent,” added Lindsay of their twice, sometimes thrice, daily patrols in Spitfires. Laubman’s first encounter yielded “beautiful pictures” and no kill: he’d fired a camera instead of

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Don Laubman, left, and Doug Lindsay of Red Deer hold their Second World War Spitfire flight logs: both became Canadian aces flying over Europe and businessmen who launched the city’s first Canadian Tire store. his guns. When superiors saw the film, they mistook glinting sunlight off the German’s wings for hits. “I was awarded damage and never fired a shot!” His contact with the enemy was sporadic until flying over Holland during Rhine River bridge battles, when the Nazis sent hundreds of planes to keep the Allies out of Germany. In four September 1944 missions over two days, Laubman downed seven enemy planes, a feat earning him the Distinguished Flying Cross. By war’s end, he had destroyed 15 and damaged three, becoming Canada’s fourth ranking ace. Lindsay shot down three planes in under two minutes on July 2, 1944, when his squadron and another faced the enemy over Normandy. “I had quite a tussle with that third one. Eight of us had been mixed up with about 20 planes and then there was dead silence. I went home by myself.” He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, finishing the war with eight destroyed and five damaged. Neither man feels remorse for doing their duty.

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“I was shooting at an airplane, not an individual,” Lindsay said frankly. “I tried to overlook the fact there’s a human being in that machine,” said Laubman. “You’re in another state. You’re just locked onto that guy. It’s an amazing sensation.” On one patrol, Lindsay saw that intense focus turn fatal. “A young American flying with us strafed a convoy and he flew right into it. It was his first mission.” Laubman was briefly a prisoner of war before the war’s end in May 1945. He attacked two gas trucks and both exploded, damaging his Spitfire and forcing him to bail out. Hitler Youth brandishing Luger pistols captured him and in three weeks of captivity, he was briefly held with other Canadians who were captured at Dieppe. Both men re-enlisted after returning to Canada to continue their military careers.

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FUNDRAISER TODAY OMBUDSMAN’S FOR MEXICAN WORKER INVESTIGATION HALTED Red Deer’s Spanish community is puling together to help a Mexican worker who is facing cancer without health-care coverage due to federal cuts. A2

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Fundraiser today for cancer stricken Mexican worker BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer’s Spanish community is pulling together to help a Mexican worker who is facing cancer without health-care coverage due to federal cuts. A fundraising event, open to the public, will be held at St. Patrick’s Community School today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring traditional food from El Salvador, Colombia and Mexico. Food will be served on site, with deliveries available. Money raised will go to Gabriel Yanez-Zuniga, 33, who is supporting three young children and his wife in Red Deer. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October. His surgery is scheduled for Tuesday at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Yanez-Zuniga came to Canada five years ago as a refugee claimant with an open work permit with his wife and daughter. The couple have since had twins. Since they arrived, their application for refugee status has been denied, making them no longer eligible for health-care assistance under the Interim Federal Health Program. An application for humanitarian and compassionate consideration for permanent residence status from Citizenship and Immigration was also refused in July. An appeal to Citizenship and Immigration will take time. Yanez-Zuniga, who works for WM Wyntjes and Sons Farm Ltd. near Red Deer, is using savings to pay about $3,500 for his surgery. It may cost more depending on how long he needs to stay in hospital. He may also have to pay for radiation or chemotherapy if needed after surgery. Staff for Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen told YanezZuniga that Dreeshen couldn’t help. Yanez-Zuniga said he is still waiting to hear back from Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne and Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski. Selvin Morales, who is a member of the local Spanish community organizing the fundraising event, said donations will also be accepted for Yanez-Zuniga. Today’s menu will include pupusas, El Salvadoran stuffed tortillas. “Every family is welcome. We’re going to have something for the children, probably a little dancing,” Morales said. St. Patrick’s Community School is at 300 56 Holt St. For more information, call Morales at 403-392-2801. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Remembrance Day poppies lie on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War memorial, on Friday.

Eckville wants funds for spray park Eckville is looking for Lacombe County to make a $25,000 funding splash for a new spray park. The Eckville Recreation Board made the request on Friday to help it reach its goal of raising $210,000 for the spray park planned for downtown. Fundraising events have come up with $30,000 and local businesses and community groups have

pledged $40,000. The town is donating more than $75,000 in material, labour and grants. The group hopes to use matching provincial grants to reach its goal and build the spray park next year. Council deferred a decision until a future meeting.

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COMRADES: Sharing war tales with local students Lindsay was one of 22 Canadians to fly F-86 Sabre jets with Americans during the Korean War. He flew 50 missions, destroying two Chinese MiGs and damaging two more. He also led the RCAF formation flyover during Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Review in 1953. Now fast friends, both commanded squadrons through the 1950s and ’60s, and their paths crossed often. “I took over from Don at the Pentagon (and) we were at staff college together.” By 1972, now lieutenant general Laubman was chief of personnel at Canadian Forces headquarters, promoted from command of Canadian Forces in Europe. Lindsay was a colonel posted to Tacoma, Wash. “Don called me and said, ‘I think it’s time we got out of the air force.’ ” When Lindsay built his cottage on the same Ontario lake as Laubman, “All the materials I bought except the lumber came from Canadian Tire.” Already expanding westward, Canadian Tire gave them a franchise in Thompson, Man. Lindsay credits his wife Anne and Don’s spouse Margaret for helping make the rundown store a success. “They unloaded freight by hand, cleaned, whatever it took.” They opened a new store in Saskatoon, then split

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Above: Don Laubman’s flight log records Sept. 26 and 27, 1944, when he downed seven German planes. Right: Doug Lindsay climbs into the cockpit of his Spitfire fighter during the Second World War. so Lindsay could open another in Moose Jaw. Laubman opened Red Deer’s store in 1979 and before retiring, sold it to Lindsay in 1986. Lindsay retired himself in 1991. They both now live in Red Deer. Both veterans respond to student questions about their service, downplaying any exploits. “They’re more interested in details like where did I sleep and what did I eat,” said Lindsay. They praise the efforts of Sylvan Lake’s Allan Cameron, whose Veterans Voices of Canada nonprofit group interviews veterans on camera about their experiences. “It’s important to get that record for the kids,” said Lindsay. rfiedler@reddeeradvocate.com

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Ombudsman’s privacy breach investigation halted by minister BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — An investigation by Canada’s veterans ombudsman into a controversial breach of privacy was quietly shut down last year on the instructions of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney, newly released documents reveal. Blaney asked the ombudsman to discontinue a probe that his predecessor had ordered in January 2011, after the confidential medical information of veterans advocate Sean Bruyea was spread around the department in an alleged smear campaign. Information from a psychiatrist’s letter was stitched into a ministerial briefing note at the same time Bruyea, an outspoken critic, was publicly criticizing a controversial overhaul of veterans benefits in 2006. Former veterans minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn asked the ombudsman to investigate Bruyea’s privacy breach, even though the office of the privacy commissioner was already looking in to what happened. The hope was the ombudsman would get to the bottom of why the personal information of Bruyea and others was rifled through by bureaucrats — motives that were not the focus of the overarching privacy audit by commissioner Jennifer Stoddart. But in July 2011, just two months after Blackburn went down to electoral defeat, Blaney — Blackburn’s replacement at the cabinet table — wrote to ombudsman Guy Parent to ask that the probe be halted. “I have since been able to carefully review this case with my officials,” Blaney wrote in the letter, obtained by The Canadian Press. “We have determined that the best course of action is a review by the office of the privacy commissioner. In this way, the commissioner can complete an assessment of the department’s actions and con-

clude on its compliance with the requirements of the Privacy Act.” Lisa Monette, a spokeswoman for the ombudsman, said Parent agreed the privacy commissioner was best positioned to review the matter, but that the ombudsman “stood willing to assist as needed.” A spokesman for Blaney, Niklaus Schwenker, said the minister acted swiftly to refer the matter to Stoddart, and reiterated that the Harper government has “brought forward sweeping privacy improvements within the department.” The federal government settled a lawsuit with Bruyea out of court and has implemented a series of measures meant to tighten up the handling of personal information within the department. Veterans Affairs is in the unusual position of holding a vast amount of personal data — including medical files — on ex-soldiers, some of whom turn into outspoken critics. A number of advocates other than Bruyea have claimed their files were used to discredit them within the department and political circles. One of the country’s most decorated veterans of the Bosnia war, retired sergeant Tom Hoppe, is one of those who says officials were snooping in his records in 2006. Hoppe, who plans to protest by not wearing his medals on Remembrance Day, said no one has atoned for the violations of personal privacy. In an audit released a few weeks ago, Stoddart gave the veterans department a thumbs-up, suggesting it had cleaned up its act. Blaney’s letter startled New Democrat veterans critic Peter Stoffer, who said it calls into question the independence of the ombudsman. “When he gets a request to look into something, that office should have the independence and the staff to do so,” Stoffer said.

Tree farm applications can take root to ease subdivision, despite lack of trees BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Lacombe County is looking at closing a loophole that some residents were using to get around rules limiting the size of agricultural subdivisions. Under county rules for first-parcel-out subdivisions on unsubdivided quarter sections, landowners are limited to four-acre parcels. But some landowners who were looking for larger parcels, or whose subdivision applications had been turned down, made applications for tree farms, which can be approved at a minimum 10-acre parcel size. “One of the biggest problems we have had is many people have applied for tree farms from anywhere from 10 acres to 40 acres and then not done the tree farm,” said County Reeve Ken Wigmore on Friday. Some landowners have then come back and tried to subdivide the land again, which creates more acreages out of land that could be farmed. “We are trying to limit the amount of agricultural land that is taken out of production,” said Wigmore. “We don’t have a problem with the tree farm that’s going to be tree farmed,” he said, but that is not happening with most applications. A county planning review found only about 10 per cent of tree farm subdivision applications ever took root as businesses. Almost always, it was in cases where there had been no agricultural operation going on at the time of subdivision. In cases where the farmer was already running an intensive agricultural operation, it continued running after subdivision. The county has tried to ensure the tree farm requests are legitimate. Before getting approval for tree farm subdivisions, a business plan is required. Sometimes the applicant had good intentions of establishing a tree farm, but for some reason didn’t follow through. However, in many cases the county suspects the applicants were trying to get around subdivision rules. “History has proven that,” said Wigmore. The issue was among a number that council’s committee of the whole, which is comprised of all council members, recently looked at during a general review of planning issues. Under recommended changes, an agricultural operation must be established prior to council’s consideration of subdivision and those operations must be halfway to

full capacity. “By requiring the operation to be at 50 per cent capacity, it deters applicants from just initiating an operation to get approval,” says a report to council.

County planning staff are preparing a report and the issue is expected to come back to council before the end of the year. One councillor said the county needs to be

clear that the proposed changes will not affect other subdivision rules related to first parcels out. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Mirror man granted bail Bail has been granted for a Mirror man accused of multiple offences, including assault, weapons offences, mischief endangering life, theft and possession of stolen property. Trever Sten Haggkvist, 38, was released from custody earlier pending an appearance in Stettler provincial court on Thursday. Accompanied by his parents, Haggkvist returned to court in Red Deer on Friday to clarify conditions of his release, including a requirement that he not enter the Hamlet of Mirror except to travel to and from work. Judge Bill Andreasson declined to amend the condition and Haggkvist was warned by Crown prosecutor Maurice Collard that any breaches would result in his return to custody. Haggkvist was arrested and charged earlier in October by Bashaw and Stettler Mounties investigating theft of various vehicles and pieces of equipment from sites in Innisfail, Lacombe, Morningside, Mirror and Erskine. Police allege that about $75,000 in stolen property was discovered in Haggkvist’s possession. His next court appearance is set for Dec. 13 in Stettler.

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Canada becoming ‘host’ country for cyber-attackers, government fears

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Public Safety Department worries Canada is becoming a digital launching pad for — not just a target of — malicious cyber-activities, confidential briefing notes reveal. Traditionally, most cyber-criminals are known for plotting their online schemes in places like Eastern Europe, East Asia and Africa, say departmental notes prepared for a closed-door meeting of the Cross-Cultural Roundtable on Security. “This may be shifting to more developed countries such as Canada, the U.S. and France — countries with good reputations,” say the notes, obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act. “Plainly said, we may be moving from being mostly ’targets’ of organized cyber-crime hosted in outside jurisdictions, to ’hosts’ of online cyber-crime operations and activities.” The notes were drafted for an introductory discussion by Brett Kubicek, Public Safety’s manager of research and academic relations, at the roundtable’s June meeting. The roundtable, which comprises members of various ethnic backgrounds, tries to foster dialogue on security issues between government officials and minority communities.

VANCOUVER — A woman who repeatedly slashed her husband two years ago has been acquitted of aggravated assault and attempted murder because she was a battered wife, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled. In his ruling posted online Friday, Justice Elliott Myers said Crown prosecutors failed to prove Ayelech Ejigu wasn’t motivated by self-defence when she attacked her husband in the basement bedroom of their Fort St. John home June 2, 2010. He said evidence suggested Ejigu, who is an immigrant from Ethiopia, felt alone and isolated, had nobody to talk to or confide in, and her husband, Yadeta Kareba, had beaten her in the past and had threatened to kill her just days before the stabbing. Myers said when Kareba yelled at his wife before the attack, she may have thought he meant to “kill, attack or sexually assault her, and that she had to defend herself by killing him.” “It is my view that under her circumstances that view was reasonable,” he said. “I therefore conclude that the Crown has not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that self-defence is not applicable to all of the counts, and that Ms. Ejigu should be acquitted.”

Alberta Mountie faces five charges in connection with shooting incident

Mayor of Laval resigns under cloud of suspicion

EDMONTON — An Alberta Mountie is facing several criminal charges after firing his gun at a motorist, wounding him in the shoulder, authorities said Friday. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), a government agency that investigates police, determined there was enough evidence to arrest the officer Thursday. Const. Jason Clace, 34, was released from custody and is to appear in court next month. “I determined that the police officer should be charged with a number of criminal offences,” ASIRT executive director Clif Purvis told reporters Friday. He said the officer, as part of an ongoing investigation, had stopped the vehicle within the town limits of Boyle on Sept. 23, 2011. The vehicle then started moving again. “The vehicle was moving when shots were fired,” Purvis said. “The RCMP officer discharged his police service weapon at the driver ... the driver sustained injuries after having been shot in the shoulder.”

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An Open Letter to Mayor Wood and the Red Deer County Council

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of these sizes located close to major farmer’s markets, we wish to make it easier for these specialist farmers to grow healthy, nutritious and affordable food for Red Deer and surrounding communities. The land where we wish to create this subdivision is already zoned for agricultural use, and numerous small parcels have already been taken our over the years. Our agricultural subdivision wouldn’t change the character of the area, but rather allow the land to be used as was originally intended - by farmers seeking to create sustainable and healthy agricultural operations. The plan in no way resembles previous residential plans for the area, but rather preserves its agricultural status both now and into the future. The idea that bureaucrats are in touch with the needs of small farmers is debatable. We ask that you review our application carefully and with open minds, and respectfully ask for your support in helping to make Red Deer County a true 21st century farming community. Sincerely, Serge Stelmack - Little Swan Agricultural Subdivision More information? Call (403) 307-5505 or check out our website at http:// littleswanfarms.wix.com/info If you support us, please email Mayor Wood at Mayor@rdcounty.ca

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VANCOUVER — A transgendered woman who stabbed her former boyfriend 32 times and then beat him with a hammer has been handed life in prison without chance of parole for 12 years. Thomas Forster, who’s in the middle of a sex change to become a woman, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Zachary Waller on June 1, 2010. Forster admitted to handcuffing Waller to the bed in her apartment and killing him. The court heard that Waller left the relationship and when he told Forster he had another girlfriend she reached a breaking point and murdered the man. The court heard that Forster was adopted from Mexico at the age of eight, two years later her adoptive mother died and as a teenager she wound up on Vancouver streets addicted to crack cocaine. B.C. Supreme Court Judge Terance Schultes ruled that the guilty plea and her indication of remorse were factors in the decision to allow her to serve just 12 years before applying for parole.

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“Whatever I say or do... the damage (to my reputation) is done.” As he resigned, a protester outside city hall held up an anti-Vaillancourt sign while wearing mock $100 bills stuck to his jacket. The mayor touted his record in overseeing the development of a once-sleepy farming community into a bustling and fast-growing municipality. He said he had always worked for Laval residents. Vaillancourt thanked journalists for their coverage during his career, then turned around and walked away without taking any questions. Vaillancourt, 72, had been on sick leave since Oct. 24.

LAVAL, Que. — In one memorable, scandalplagued week, no less than one-quarter of Quebecers have seen their mayor resign under a cloud of suspicion. The head of the province’s third-largest city, Laval, announced his resignation Friday, just a few days after his Montreal counterpart tiptoed down the same political plank. The cause: a public mutiny over corruption allegations. It was a steep fall for Gilles Vaillancourt of Laval, who had been so electorally dominant over the ADVERTORIAL course of a 23-year mayoral career that his critics would call him, “The Monarch.” In a solemn resignation announcement, Vaillancourt lamented the current climate of suspicion Dear Mayor and Councilors of Red Deer County, in Quebec. He has in the past loudly protested his As you may have read in the October 30th edition of this publication, my innocence and threatened partners and I have submitted an application for Little Swan, an agricultural to sue those who accused subdivision in your county. Some of your staff seem very eager to discredit him of corruption. But on Friday, he protested less the concept I’m proposing and to interpret county rules to this effect. Our loudly. previous submission was turned down because the needs of the area He simply suggested have changed. Our new application reflects this reality and your decisions. that he had been hard As we wish you to make an informed decision on our application, we done by. feel it necessary to take a moment to outline how this will benefit the “We are going through local farming community. a very difficult, very painful moment as a society,” More than 90% of the world’s farms are five acres or less in size, and there Vaillancourt told reportare numerous viable agricultural operations here in Alberta that work on ers. this scale - bedding plant greenhouses, berry farms and livestock-herding “All elected people, at dog training facilities are just a few examples. Smaller farms employ more all levels, are accused of people, are better for the environment and require far less expensive farm all sorts of wrongdoing. We’re hearing all sorts of machinery, fertilizer and pesticides. While there certainly is a place for large things, we’re facing allescale industrial farming in Red Deer County, there are very few places where gations that without being young farming families who wish to grow organic foods for local markets proven can irreversibly can afford to run their businesses. change someone’s reputation... I am one of these Large sections of land are expensive to maintain and farm, and the costs people, and I’m deeply involved place the dreams of many small farmers out of financial reach. hurt.” Our goal is to create an agricultural subdivision where small farmers can He suggested quitpurchase farming plots between 4.1 and 6.4 acres in size. By creating lots ting was his only option:

Transgendered killer gets life for vicious murder of former boyfriend

MONTREAL — Authorities were investigating three major fires that erupted within a single day in Quebec, while medical teams Friday dealt with serious injuries from two of them. The worst of the fires, a violent explosion that killed two people at an industrial plant near Sherbrooke, Que., resulted in four people being treated at a Montreal burn unit. The incident, which sent 19 to hospital and destroyed a biotech plant, prompted the city to lower flags to halfmast. One of the injured, a 42-year-old man, is in critical but stable condition, with burns to 90 per cent of his body. Three other men were seriously burned but were in stable condition. Two of the victims inhaled hot vapour and sustained burns to their respiratory tract. “The patient with the extensive skin burns also has an extensive inhalation injury,” said Isabelle Perreault, who heads the severe-burn unit at the McGill University Hospital Centre. She noted that the chance of survival from serious burns decreases when a victim also has a significant inhalation injury. Perreault was more confident about the condition of the other patients. A huge explosion, which could be heard for kilometres, was followed by a series of smaller blasts and a fire, which destroyed a production plant belonging to Neptune Technologies & Bioressources. Amid the wreckage, a terrified survivor was found later.

“When it comes to cyberspace, it’s likely that the flow of questions facing policy-makers will continue to outpace readily available and clear solutions for the foreseeable future,” say Kubicek’s notes. His comments followed an explicit warning from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service about homegrown websites that support and incite terrorist violence. They also echoed findings of digital security company Websense, which singled out Canada as a breeding ground for Internet nastiness in its two latest annual surveys. Last spring, Websense said Canada ranked No. 2 in the world — ahead of prime offenders Egypt and Russia — for hosted phishing sites that lure unsuspecting people into providing personal information like credit card numbers. It also noted a 39-per-cent increase in Canadianhosted “bot networks,” the command-and-control centres for cyber-criminals, as well as a 239-per-cent jump in potentially infectious and otherwise dangerous Canadian websites. “Across the board, we’re seeing all types of malicious content coming out of the Great White North,” the company said in May. “Even after last year’s discovery, we still have not seen any big takedowns of malicious sites in Canada. In fact, malicious sites seem to stay up longer than in other countries.”

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Cartwright murder suspect back in court Jan. 8 All charges against the man accused of killing a Red Deer woman and leaving her body in a ditch come back to court early in January. Earlier this week, Bashir Gaashaan, 30, was ordered to stand trial on charges relating to the death of Jenna Cartwright, 21, whose body was found in a ditch near Olds on May 3, 2011. Family members reported Cartwright missing on April 12, 2011. Gaashaan was arrested on June 20, 2011, and charged with first-degree murder, interfering with human remains and a number of other offences. Still in custody, he was returned to Red Deer provincial court on Friday to enter a plea on unrelated charges, including traffic and criminal offences. The additional charges include driving an unregistered vehicle, driving an uninsured vehicle, unlawful use of a licence plate, evading police, two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, robbery, extortion and intimidation of a person for an unlawful purpose. Gaashaan is due back in Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 8 to answer to all of the charges he is now facing. Red Deer lawyer Daniel Wilson, speaking as agent for defence counsel Will Willms, said he anticipates that a resolution to all of the charges will be presented to the court during that appearance.

Lacombe County joins oilfield assessment fight Lacombe County has agreed to share the costs of a legal fight over how oilfield facilities are assessed. County commissioner Terry Hager told council on Friday that due to a revision in provincial government assessment legislation, a number of rural municipalities, including Lacombe County, changed the way they assessed for tax purposes oilfield sites with equipment or structures on them. Previously assessed at farmland rates, the properties are now assessed at market rates. Not all oil companies agreed with the municipalities’ interpretations and an assessment appeal was launched by two oil companies in Kneehill County affecting more than 400 sites. Appeals were also launched in Red Deer County but later withdrawn, but not until the municipality spent about $12,000 in legal bills. Since four counties and the Municipal District of Taber have a stake in the outcome of Kneehill County’s fight, municipalities have been asked to share the costs equally. The outcome of the assessments could have a “significant impact on Lacombe County,” Hager told council. In 2012, the county collected $180,000 in additional taxes because of the change, of which $100,000 went to the county. The rest went to Alberta Education and the Lacombe Foundation. The county has checked with Alberta Municipal Affairs, which has agreed with assessors’ interpretations, he said. “We’re fairly confident that the position they have taken is the correct position.” Council unanimously agreed to share the cost of the assessment appeal, which was estimated at $150,000, including Red Deer County’s earlier expenses. The county will pay 20 per cent of costs up to $30,000. Red Deer County passed a similar motion on Tuesday. Also agreeing to share costs are the County of Wetaskiwin and the MD of Taber, which has agreed to up to $20,000 in funding.

Soldiers from the 41 Signals Regiment Detachment — Red Deer donated blood to mark Veterans’ Week. The reservists showed up in uniform to Canadian Blood Services’ Red Deer Blood Donor Clinic to give as a way of honouring Canadian Forces members who have given their lives. The history of blood donations in Canada dates back to the Second World War, when approximately 890,000 blood donations were collected from Canadian donors for military hospitals during the last year of the war. The response was so generous that Canada’s voluntary blood system was born. The Red Deer clinic located at No. 5, 5020 68th St. is open this Remembrance Day long weekend from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Monday. Call 1-888-2-DONATE (236-6283) to book an appointment.

Lacombe County patrol to replace vehicles Lacombe County patrol will be getting two new vehicles. County council on Friday approved the purchase of two replacement half-ton pickups for the Protective Services Department. The purchase is in keeping with the county’s fiveyear replacement policy. The two vehicles being replaced have more than 200,000 km on them and will be transferred to the agriculture services department. Replacing the units will cost $97,150. The lights, video system and other equipment will be transferred from the old units to their replacements.

Coronation trial set for man who allegedly resisted arrest A trial date has been set for a man accused of putting up a fight while police were placing him under arrest on drug charges.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 A5 Dylan Lee Spencer Ryan, 20, was arrested last month in Consort by RCMP from the Coronation detachment and subsequently charged with possession of marijuana exceeding 30 grams, possession of cocaine for trafficking, assaulting a police officer while resisting arrest, a separate charge of assaulting a police officer and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public. Represented by Red Deer lawyer Paul Morigeau, Ryan appeared in Coronation provincial court on Friday to enter a guilty plea and set a date for his trial. He is to be tried by judge alone in Coronation provincial court on April 12. Ryan is eligible for release pending the outcome of his trial, but had not raised the $1,500 cash required to meet bail conditions as of Friday afternoon.

City to discuss native friendship centre City administration will present the initial steps in its plan to assist the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre Society in finding a location for its affordable housing and cultural centre at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Mayor Morris Flewwelling and city manager Craig Curtis will work towards building “the appropriate governance relationships” with Red Deer’s aboriginal community. A task force, made up of the city manager, the director of corporate transformation and two city councillors will be created to help the centre find alternative solutions. On Oct. 15, council directed administration to develop a plan and come back in four weeks with a progress report. The decision came after city council voted 7-1 against amending the Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan that would have allowed the society to build on a site in Clearview Ridge. Coun. Buck Buchanon voted in support of changing the bylaw. Coun. Cindy Jefferies was absent.

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A triumph over pandering FOX IN THE HENHOUSE, CHEWING ON THE BONES OF REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CHICKENS God bless America. God bless Americans for having the collective good sense to re-elect President Barack Obama. It was anything but an easy victory for the president, but it was a decisive one. He leads Republican challenger Mitt Romney by almost 100 electoral college votes, with results from Florida still up in the air. Less important from a legal perspective, but vital for American national solidarity, Obama also won the national popular vote. The margin was small: 2.6 million ballots of 115 million counted so far. But that’s more than JOE enough to deny Obama haters the claim that his win was MCLAUGHLIN tainted or that he lacks legitimacy in any sense. Obama won this week after a wrenching four years of economic recession and social angst. He came to power after U.S. financial institutions failed and the bailouts began. Narrow though his victory was, the message of Obama’s second win is clear: Americans want to pull together and expect elected politicians to lead those efforts. The Republican strategy has been to conquer Congress by dividing Americans. Republican congressional leader John Boehner made that abundantly clear on the day his party took control of the House of Representatives following the 2008 election. His prime goal was to ensure that Obama would never be re-elected. He said Republican congressmen would do everything possible to prevent that from happening. Boehner was abetted every step of the way by the rabidly conservative Fox News network. The result was a mean-spirited and dysfunctional Congress. It was incapable of meeting the needs of Americans during a time of great national uncertainty. Surely the Republicans cannot adopt this plan again. They have lost two presidential elections in a row by following a false script. Republican presidential debates, dutifully hosted and dissected by Fox News, began 18 months before the presidential election. Many policy positions that Republican candidates take to placate their hard-right-wing base and secure the presidential nomination are anathema to the broader American electorate. That led Romney to look like a waffler in his campaign against Obama, climbing down from or remaining mute on positions he advanced to win the Republican nod. Changing American demographics will make the Republican challenge more difficult going forward. The Republican core voter is an aging white man. Young voters are a lock for the Democrats. So are women, blacks, immigrants and big-city residents. All those groups are growing in number.

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Rich old white guys are not. They can help buy a lot of campaign ads, but catering to their narrow needs is not enough for a political party to win an election or to serve America’s interests. A video clip of Romney egregiously pandering to that demographic was the most telling and damaging aspect of his failed campaign. He told an audience who had paid $10,000 each to hear him speak at a private fundraising dinner that 47 per cent of Americans are “takers” while folks like them uphold the nation. Romney’s speech was secretly taped, then released on the Internet, where it became an election game changer. Romney’s 47 per cent includes teachers, firefighters and wounded war veterans, a point that was made repeatedly and effectively by critics. It was a shocking revelation to Americans who knew Romney only from his carefully crafted media image. Perhaps it was not so shocking for those who knew Mitt and his running mate best. The Republican ticket lost Michigan, where Romney grew up, Massachusetts, where he was governor, and Wisconsin, the home state of his vice-presidential running mate Paul Ryan. They all voted solidly Democratic on Monday, delivering Obama 37 electoral college votes. The U.S. faces enormous challenges. It’s important for the world that they move to solve them, because the U.S. is the world’s only essential nation. It’s especially important for Canadians because the U.S. is our best friend, our largest trading partner and prime ally. Obama’s re-election promises to be good for Canada and particularly good for Al-

berta. Candidate Romney pledged to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to carry Alberta crude oil to U.S. Gulf coast refineries on his first day of office. Candidate Obama never matched that pledge, but there’s a growing sense that Obama will soon take that step. Last weekend on the CBC Radio national political show The House, two former ambassadors — one American and one Canadian — said the project is a virtual lock to be approved soon by Obama on a safer route that protects Nebraska’s water supplies. Many people in Alberta’s oilpatch also feel that a second Obama term will be better for business than one led by Romney. Romney’s commitment to American-based energy supplies would have meant more fuel from domestic coal, displacing Canadian alternatives. Romney is less concerned about the climatechange consequences of coal than Obama, who will temper somewhat higher coal production with offsetting environmental protections to limit global warming. In the Republican Party, the new heat is not from global warming, but from an election strategy based on dividing Americans rather than uniting them. On Fox News immediately after the election results became clear, thoughtful Republicans talked about how the party must change to become relevant to all Americans if it hopes to ever regain the presidency. The unasked question is whether Fox News, whose ideology is stridently conservative and whose core audience is older white guys, will let them. Joe McLaughlin is the retired former managing editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

The one-state solution for Israel, Palestine “Everybody knows how this will end,” wrote Nahum Barnea, one of Israel’s best-known journalists, in the newspaper Yediot Aharonot recently. “There will be a bi-national (state).” The “two-state solution” for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is dead; long live the “one-state solution.” The two-state solution, promised by the Oslo Accords of 1993, was the goal of the “peace process” of the past 20 years. It envisaged the creation of a Palestinian state in the one-fifth of the former colony of Palestine that did not end up under Israeli rule after the war of 1948. That Palestinian mini-state, in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, would live alongside IsGWYNNE rael in peace, and the long, DYER bitter struggle over Palestine would end happily. That Palestinian state is no longer a viable possibility, mainly because there are now half a million Jewish settlers living amongst the two million Palestinians in the West Bank and former East Jerusalem. “I do not give up on the two-state solution on ideological grounds,” wrote Haaretz columnist Carlo Strenger in September. “I give up on it because it will not happen.” The greatest triumph of Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his predecessor, Ariel Sharon, has been to make the two-state solution impossible. Both men pretended to accept the Oslo Accords in order to ward off foreign pressure on Israel, but both worked hard and successfully to sabotage them by more than tripling the number of Jewish settlers in the West Bank in only 20 years. Now the job is done, and it is not only Israelis who can read the writing on the wall. Moderate Palestinians, never all that enthralled with the prospect of a

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state solution would produce an Israel whose population was more than one-third Palestinian. This is precisely why an increasing number of Palestinians favour the one-state solution. They have tried guerilla war to get their lands and their political rights back, to no avail. They have tried terrorism, which didn’t work either. They tried negotiation for 20 years, and that didn’t work. So maybe the best tactic would be to change the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from an international problem to a civil rights problem. So the Palestinians should just accept the permanent annexation of the West Bank by Israel, argue the one-staters. Indeed, they should actively seek it. They are already Israeli subjects, by every objective measure of their condition. If they become Israeli citizens instead, then the question of their status becomes a civil rights issue, to be pursued non-violently — and perhaps with a greater chance of success. That is the logic of the pro-one-state argument among the Palestinians, and it is flawless if you assume that Palestinians would enjoy full rights of citizenship once the West Bank was legally part of Israel. But that is rather unlikely, as the status of Israel’s existing Palestinian citizens already demonstrates. They are much poorer and less influential politically than their Jewish fellow-citizens. A new public opinion poll in Israel by the Dialog polling group reveals that almost 70 per cent of Israeli Jews would object to giving West Bank Palestinians the vote even if Israel annexed the territory they live in. The only alternative is an apartheidstyle state where only the Jewish residents have rights, but most Israelis seem quite relaxed about that. The Palestinians are probably heading up another blind alley. But then, all the alleys are blind. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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We must meet the challenge of aging A fundamental role of government is to represent the future to the present, identifying the key challenges and priorities for the country. Governments can’t do much to influence what happens next week. But they can do a great deal to shape what happens in the next decade. A really important example is the need to meet the challenge of an aging society, as a new study by the federal Department of Finance shows. The study — Economic and Fiscal Implications of Canada’s Aging Population — warns that between now and 2030 income gains of Canadians will shrink dramatically DAVID and our capacity to sustain a CRANE high standard of living will be seriously comprised unless we get our act together now. A stark illustration of what the aging population means is that while there were 4.8 working Canadians for every person 65 or over in 2011, Finance Canada projects that there will be 3.6 in 2020 and only 2.7 in 2030. The country, Finance Canada says, first needs to boost the key drivers of productivity, namely innovation, human capital and business investment, Second, we must ensure that as many Canadians as possible have the opportunity, skills and experience to fully participate in the workforce. Third, public finances must be sustainable, with low debt, so that future governments can meet the

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needs of an aging population without sacrificing other needs. By acting now, we will have a much better chance of shaping the kind of Canada that exists in 2030 and beyond. The math is simple. Economic growth and rising incomes come from a combination of increases in labour force growth, plus increases in productivity. Labour force growth averaged 1.7 per cent a year in 1972-2011. But growth is projected to slow to 1.1 per cent a year in 2012-16 and 0.4 per cent a year in 2017-2030. Labour productivity grew an average of 1.2 per cent a year in 1972-2011. Adding this to labour force growth of 1.7 per cent meant the economy — real GDP — grew an average of 2.9 per cent a year in 1979-2011. Finance assumes that labour productivity growth will continue to average 1.2 per cent a year through to 2030 which means, with declining labour force growth, real annual GDP growth of 2.3 per cent in 2012-16 and just 1.6 per cent a year in 2017-2030. So while real per capita incomes of Canadians grew an annual average of 1.8 per cent in 1972-2011, unless we can boost labour force participation and growth in labour productivity, real per capita incomes of Canadians could grow just 1.3 per cent a year in 2012-16 and sink further to a measly 0.6 per cent a year in 2017-13. At growth of 1.8 per cent a year, real incomes double in about 38 years; at just 0.6 per cent, incomes take 115 years to double. Immigration can slowing the aging of the population slightly but is no solution, as Finance warns. And there will be growing competition for skilled

immigrants so that we face tougher times ahead attracting immigrants. Moreover, as economic growth declines, growth in government revenues will also decline so the potential to boost spending — or cut taxes further — will be constrained. Population aging will also put growing pressure on spending for programs such as health care and elderly benefits. Raising the eligibility age for Old Age Security payments to 67 by 2029 is designed to ease the fiscal pressure. So clearly, doing everything we can to ensure Canadians have the skills and opportunity to participate in the labour force is vital. This means a special focus on our schools, colleges and universities, and active policies to bring low-skill Canadians, recent immigrants, aboriginal Canadians and Canadians with disabilities into the workforce, as well as encouraging more Canadians 55 and over to work longer. It also means much more focus on innovation and productivity. Here Canada seriously underperforms compared to many other countries. In 1981-2010, Canadian productivity averaged annual growth of 1.4 per cent, compared to 2.2 per cent in the U.S. In 2000-2010, Canada averaged just 0.8 per cent a year compared to 2.5 per cent in the U.S. As the Finance study stressed, it’s imperative “to redouble efforts to boost productivity growth.” Pursuing these challenges will not be easy. But we can see some of the most important priorities we face as a country. Now we need to get down into the details. Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.

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of ole Darth Vader right on the middle of your piece of toast! Super cool at $54.95, and the black toaster has the Star Wars logo on it. Impress your nerd friends! ● The Popinator. About the size of a coffee maker this amazing machine shoots a single kernel of popped popcorn into your mouth whenever you say the word “Pop!”! You fill it with your favorite popcorn and when you say “Pop!” a little voice-activated canon pops up on the top, and sensors rotate it and aim it at the source of the sound. It then shoots a piece of delicious popcorn up to five metres, into your mouth (if you’re good enough to catch it.) They say it’s a prototype and should be available soon. Now you don’t even have to move from the couch to enjoy your favourite snack! Yes, this column was definitely not about Barak or Mitt. Because some-

times you just have to put the politics and the economy and the wars and health care and people with funny names aside for a moment and just be a little bit silly. So let’s put on our Google Glasses, our Bluetooth Hi Call Gloves, and our LED Scrolling Belt Buckles, buy your version of Scamp the Deranged Shih Tzu some Bacon Bubbles and Bowser Beer, throw some bread in the Darth Vader Toaster, set up the Popinator and have a little party celebrating the wacky world of technological foolishness. Oh, and grab the Mouse Massager while you’re at it. It might come in handy. Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.

Red Deer is a city that cares in many ways “I’ve travelled across Canada at least four times, ate at probably every soup kitchen, and stayed at all of the shelters and I’ve yet to find a more generous city than this. There just seems to be something different about this city.” This grizzled 50-ish gentleman flashed a smile and finished off his coffee as he prepared to go to work. “If my feet would stop itching, I would most likely settle here.” This is not the first time that I have heard this coming from the clients at the kitchen, and whenever I hear this kind of talk, it warms my heart to be able to be part of a sociCHRIS ety that cares as much as Red SALOMONS Deer does for those who need the help and care. Also, this seems to be the time of year that the generosity of people seems to surface more than any other. Why I don’t know, but that’s how it seems to me.

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From about the end of September until mid-December, we are flooded with calls from people wishing to donate food, clothing, money, and best of all, their time. One Tuesday, I recorded 46 phone calls and that really says a lot about this area, because some of the calls are from as far away as Coronation in the east and Sundre in the west. One of the most amazing contributions that we receive is a steady supply of homemade quilt/blankets from a group of ladies in Rocky Mountain House. Every two or three weeks, they bring about a dozen of these beautifully handcrafted quilts, and they are among the most desired contributions by the people from the street. I will try to list some of the agencies that accept donations so that I don’t have to feel like a jerk for not accepting some of the things people are giving because we don’t handle certain things. For unopened packages of food: Potter’s Hands, Loaves and Fishes, the Red Deer Food Bank, Berachah Place. For washed used clothing, furniture and household items: Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, Women’s Outreach, Bargain Treasures, the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

At Potter’s Hands, we do not take clothing or furniture other than gloves/mitts, tuques, and socks. And, of course, all of the above take pre-laundered money — sorry, bad joke. That all of these agencies exist is truly amazing, but very seldom do any have to request these donations, and that is what exemplifies the true heart of Red Deer and the surrounding area. What I have mentioned to this point are tangible items, and for sure they are needed, but the greatest donation of all is the willingness of citizens to take the bull by the horns and donate their time. One lady who started volunteering a couple of weeks ago comes for two hours and cleans. “I don’t know how you do things, and I don’t have much time, but I know how to clean,” she said. So clean she does; no time wasted, just get after it. I just stand back in amazement at this type of attitude and willingness. So once again, Red Deer, you have proven yourself to be a generous loving people, and may God bless you for it. Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.

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Above: You can meet Gator John Kenyon at Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours, where you can watch him feed gators by hand. He reminded me a little of the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. And here’s a big surprise – it looks like he will be getting his own reality television show called Wild. In this picture he is holding a five-year old gator named Freddie. Below: Kelsey Olsen and Baylee ZoBell are holding five-year-old Freddie at Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours. We were a little surprised at the size of the “baby” alligator that you were allowed to hold. Apparently Freddie has been held since he was a hatchling.

If you go ● Our motorboat-assisted kayak tour of 10,000 Islands was arranged with Everglades Area Tours (http://evergladesareatours.com) in Chokoloskee, Fla. A motorboat took us out to the 10,000 Islands area of Everglades National Park, where we enjoyed a guided tour. The tour takes about three and a half hours and costs $149.95 per person. ● For more information on Everglades National Park, visit the official p p g website at http://www.nps.gov/ever/ index.htm. ● For information on accommodations, restaurants and tours, visit the official tourism website for Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades at www.paradisecoast.com.

gentle breeze sweeps along the shoreline of a mangrove-covered islet and the only sound that can be heard is the kayak paddle slicing the water as we manoeuvre our vessel closer to the shore. Sitting near the water’s edge is a small reddish-brown raccoon rummaging through a pile of oyster shells. He barely seems to notice our presence as he feasts at the oyster bar. Moments later, he takes to the water and swims to another tiny islet to search for more oysters. When you think of the Florida Everglades, you might envision a smelly alligator-infested swampy wilderness. And compared to the glitzy theme parks and climate-controlled shopping malls of nearby Orlando, you would be right. But Everglades National Park is much more than just a swampy wasteland. Within its more DEBBIE than 1.5 million acres of protected parkland OLSEN are nine distinct, interdependent ecosystems that support a vast array of wildlife. One of the most unique areas in the park is a chain of islands and mangrove islets known as the Ten Thousand Islands. Although the name would lead you to believe otherwise, there are only a few hundred islands and islets in this chain — most of which are uninhabited by humans. The mangrove system in Everglades National Park is the largest continuous system of mangroves in the world and provides a home for 220 species of fish, a wide variety of birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. adap Mangroves are adapted to withstand harsh conditions and provide protection from coastal erosion, which can be a caused by high tides and hurricanes that are common in this part of the world. betwe As we paddle between the islands, our guide “Captain diffe Jason” points out different species of plants, animals and m birds and teaches us more about the nature of this particular ecosystem. I lag behind the rest of the group watching a raccom coon and completely miss seeing a nurse shark f s w i m in front of the lead kayaks. A few mom ments later, we pull over to a larger is island and step out to get a closer lo at shells along the shoreline. look Captain Jason explains that since t the water near the mangroves is a mixture of salt water and fresh water, we don’t have to worry about encountering an alligator in this p particular area. This information is com comforting as I step into the water to pull my m kayak onto the shore. isl On the island is a small campsite complete outdo bathroom that is used for overwith an outdoor campin trips. Captain Jason explains that night camping hav to be particularly vigilant about campers have locking up their th supplies because of the large ra numbers of raccoons on these islands. The wind, weather and lack of fresh water make this an des overnight destination for only the most experikayaker enced kayakers. I wander around aro the island picking up seashells and looking for wildlife. After a few minutes, I hop ka back into my kayak and paddle around the islands Ou kayak tour of the Florida Eversome more. Our defini glades is definitely not what I had imagined — it’s even better.

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EVERGLADES: Where to see an alligator The creature that most visitors want to see when they come to the Everglades is the American alligator. Although you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find alligators near the mangroves due to the high salt concentrations in the water, you can see wild gators basking in the sun near freshwater rivers, canals and sloughs, either in the water or near the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. There are several tour operators that provide visitors with the opportunity to experience an authentic airboat tour of the Everglades and see the Everglades marsh ecosystem and its inhabitants up close. We experienced an airboat tour with Wootenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Air Boat Rides, located about six km outside of Everglades City. Wootenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is one of the oldest airboat operators in the area and has been providing airboat tours since 1953 in Big Cypress Reserve. They are the only airboat operator that is allowed to operate inside the park. There is also an onsite animal sanctuary, where you can see some of the largest alligators in captivity and even hold a baby alligator. There are also crocodiles, snakes, panthers and deer at the sanctuary. Wootenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s puts on a daily alligator show where you can watch an enthusiastic trainer with all the flair of the original Crocodile Hunter hand feed the alligators.

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In this photo provided by The National WWII Museum, a page from the wartime log of American POW Olaf Lambert is seen. It will be featured in the exhibit Guests of the Third Reich, at the National WWII Museum, from Sunday through July 7, 2013, in New Orleans. writing this, there are two across from me studying French, some are playing cards, others are reading books, the rest have the two guitars, anything to keep your mind occupied and not think of home,” wrote Bruce L. Worrell, captured in Italy in May 1994 during service with the 85th Infantry Division’s 359th Infantry Regiment and held at Stalag IIB. Guise said, “There were whole colleges that were set up. They called them barbed-wire universities.” The diaries, each printed with the title A Wartime Log, also include home addresses of men in the camp, cartoons, drawings of other POWs — sometimes with comments by other soldiers and airmen — maps, photographs from home, and lovingly detailed drawings of U.S. bombers and of pinup girls, sometimes together. There also are programs and even photographs of plays put on by POWs, collections of cigarettes and of military patches, and a lot of verse. There are song parodies and also verses clipped from magazines and newspapers. Some may have been written by the POW; others are written from memory. Some were copied and recopied from log to log. Guise said she was struck by a parody of Thanks for the Memories that showed up in several logs. “It sounds unbelievable — something that would be in Hogan’s Heroes or a comedy film,” she said. The flight jacket was worn by Paul Hayslip, the only crewman on the B-26 bomber Ramblin’ Wreck who was able to parachute to safety before it crashed. A photograph shows him and his crew at Louisiana’s Barksdale Field, now Barksdale Air Force Base. The violin’s neck was whittled from a chair leg by Clair Cline, an Army Air

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Rockets too hot for Rebels BY ADVOCATE STAFF

ERIC DECKER

DECKER MANNING’S TOP TARGET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Eric Decker spent his first year in the NFL recovering from a foot injury that ended his college career and his second season catching an average of two passes a game from Tim Tebow. Now, he’s Peyton Manning’s top target, and a busy one at that. The Denver Broncos’ third-year pro leads the team with 46 receptions and seven touchdown catches, all of which have come over the last five games as the Broncos (5-3) have begun revving up under their resurgent quarterback. That’s roughly the same production Decker had all of last season.

Rockets 8 Rebels 1 KELOWNA — The Red Deer Rebels concluded their five-game Western Hockey League road trip on Friday with barely a whimper. After winning two of the first four outings, the Rebels had the opportunity to close out with a victory and an above-.500 mark on the nine-day journey. But they were never in this one, outshot 20-6 and outscored 2-0 in the first period and then coughing up three unanswered goals in the middle frame. Ryan Olsen, Cody Fowlie and Myles Bell each scored twice for the Rockets, who blasted the visitors 8-1. Kelowna net-

minder Jackson Whistle faced 24 shots before a crowd of 5,487 at Prospera Place. Olsen and Tyrell Goulbourne staked Kelowna to a two-goal lead after 20 minutes and Olsen struck again 6:31 into the second period. Rourke Chartier made it 4-0 with a power-play tally 85 seconds later and Fowlie connected before the intermission. Bell opened the final frame with a goal at 2:42 and scored his 11th of the season seven minutes later. Rebels defenceman Mathew Dumba potted Red Deer’s lone goal at 14:32 before Fowlie closed out the scoring with 1:43 remaining in the game. Patrik Bartosak start-

ed in the Rebels net and was replaced by Bolton Pouliot after giving up three goals on 24 shots. Pouliot stopped 17 of 22 shots while surrendering five goals the rest of the way. Red Deer was zerofor-five on the power play. Kelowna was onefor-four with a man advantage. The three stars were (1) Olsen, (2) Whistle and (3) Rockets defenceman Mitchell Wheaton. The Rebels arrived back in Red Deer this morning and don’t return to game action until next Saturday against the visiting Swift Current Broncos. The Rebels will host the Prince Albert Raiders the next day and in fact will play six of their next seven games at the

Centrium before heading east on a three-game trip in early December. Red Deer can gain a

measure of revenge for Friday’s beating when the Rockets visit the Centrium on Dec. 15.

TODAY

● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Blackhawks at Red Deer IROC, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Badlands at Red Deer Steel Kings, 12:30 p.m., Kin City A; Red Deer Ramada at Sylvan Lake, 5:30 p.m. ● Peewee AA hockey: Lacombe at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Foothills at Sylvan Lake, 3 p.m.; Badlands at Innisfail, 3:40 p.m. ● College volleyball: Lethbridge at RDC, women at 1 p.m., men to follow. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Flames at Red Deer White, 2 p.m., Arena. ● AJHL: Whitecourt at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Medicine Hat at Ponoka, Strathmore at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Taber at Innisfail, 8 p.m.; Calgary Bruins at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m.; Calgary Canucks at Lacombe, 8:15 p.m.

SUNDAY

● AJHL: Fort McMurray at Olds, 2 p.m. Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Lacombe, 2 p.m.; Red Deer Ramada at Innisfail, 2:10 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Red Deer College Queens Leanne Price, left, and Marisa Neufeld jump to the net to block a shot by Lethbridge Kodiak Cheyenne Schneider during ACAC volleyball action at RDC on Friday.

Kings, Queens sweep Kodiaks BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 3 Kodiaks 0 When the first Canadian Colleges Athletic Association men’s volleyball rankings came out Tuesday RDC Kings head coach Aaron Schulha liked what he saw. Not only were the Kings ranked third in the country, but the Lethbridge Kodiaks, who just happened to be the RDC opponents this weekend, were ranked seventh. It forced the Kings to concentrate that much harder as they prepared for the weekend doubleheader at RDC.

“That’s how we prepared,” said Schulha. “Our pregame discussion was that this is potentially our biggest challenge we’ll have until January and we have to embrace it. We’ll see how good we are and the guys took that to heart and trained hard.” That was evident Friday as the Kings rolled to a 25-18, 25-16, 25-17 victory over the Kodiaks before a large crowd despite the bad weather. The win gave the Kings a 5-0 record while Lethbridge dropped to 5-2. The teams meet again today following the women’s contest which gets underway at 1 p.m.

at RDC. And Schulha expects the Kodiaks to be that much tougher. “They didn’t play their best and I expect them to be better tomorrow,” he said. “But we did what we prepared for, now it’s a matter of not relaxing. We need to refocus and be ready for what they’ll throw at us and make sure we execute. If we do I think we’ll be OK.” What the Kings do have are two of the best outside hitters in the conference in Chris Osborn and Tim Finnigan. Osborn was practically unstoppable, finishing with 16 kills, three digs and a block. Finnigan

has been sharper, but added seven kills, two blocks and five digs. “Tim wasn’t as crisp as he has been while Chris was as good as he’s been all year” said Schulha. “When those two are both going we’re hard to beat. They open up the middle and as long as we pass the ball we’ll be fine.” Kings rookie setter Sam Brisbane was also sharp as he was able to run a diversified attack. “Sam did a good job mixing it up and making it hard on their blockers,” said Schulha. Chris Jones added six kills while Brisbane had eight digs. Nic Dubinsky

led the Kodiaks with 10 kills and two blocks. Queens 3 Kodiaks 1 While the Kings were near the top of their game the Queens were a bit sloppy at times, but still pulled out a 25-17, 25-20, 21-25, 25-18 victory. “It seems that they lulled us to sleep at times as they missed a lot of serves,” said Queens head coach Talbot Walton, who also used everyone on his bench at one time or another. In fact he used Notre Dame grad Megan Schmidt in the middle for half the match.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS John Hufnagel knows a thing or two about the quarterback position. He played it at Penn State and for 15 years in the NFL and CFL. And later as a coach, he worked with the likes of Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Tom Brady, all Super Bowl winners. So there was no one more qualified to decide whether youngster Drew Tate or veteran Kevin Glenn gave the Calgary Stampeders the best chance for success Sunday when they host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the West Division semifinal. And in the opinion of Hufnagel,

the club’s head coach and GM, that player was Tate. It was Tate who served notice late last season that he was ready to assume the mantle in Calgary, allowing Hufnagel to send veteran starter Henry Burris to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a deal that also landed the Stampeders Glenn as insurance against Tate struggling or getting injured. The move was prophetic as Tate went down with a shoulder injury the second week of the season and Glenn stepped in and led the team to nine wins in 14 games before Tate’s return the final two weeks of the regular campaign. There’s no denying

the athleticism Tate brings. The 28-year-old Texan not only possesses a strong arm, but he can use his mobility to either escape the rush or give a play more time to develop downfield, certainly a huge advantage in Canadian football. But Hufnagel’s decision can also be seen as being a risky one. After all, it was Glenn who took the bulk of the offensive snaps, completed an impressive 66.7 per cent of his passes and was the league’s fourthleading passer with 4,220 yards. If Calgary loses and Tate struggles, Hufnagel will undoubtedly be second-guessed. Fortunately for Tate,

though, he won’t have to do it alone as the Stampeder’s offence features plenty of potent weapons. Saskatchewan, by comparison, ended its regular season with four straight losses after a stretch of five wins in six games that included a 3025 home victory over the Stampeders on Sept. 23. The Riders were 4-4 within the West Division but just 3-6 on the road. Saskatchewan does have history on its side, having not lost to Calgary in the playoffs since 1994. And the Riders’ offence features veteran quarterback Darian Durant (3,878 yards, 20 TDs), running back Kory

Sheets (1,277 yards rushing, 11 TDs) and slotback Weston Dressler (94 catches, 1,206 yards, 13 TDs). Defensively, the Riders were stingy, allowing just 22.7 points and 334 yards per game, second to B.C. in both categories. But Calgary not only counters with momentum and home field, but a solid 1-2 tandem at quarterback and kicker Rene Paredes, who connected on 40-of-43 field goals (league-best 93 per cent) that will make the Stampeders hard to beat. Prediction — Calgary by three points.

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Basketball Pt 28 21 20 19 17 17

GA 60 50 59 68 76 58

Pt 29 27 26 23 22 9

GA 49 50 69 67 80 GA 39 53 54 73 79

Pt 35 26 18 16 10 Pt 29 26 26 17 16

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. Friday’s results Lethbridge 5 Brandon 3 Prince Albert 3 Seattle 0 Saskatoon 5 Regina 3 Calgary 5 Victoria 2 Medicine Hat 5 Moose Jaw 2 Edmonton 4 Prince George 2 Everett 3 Tri-City 0 Kelowna 8 Red Deer 1 Portland 9 Vancouver 5 Spokane 5 Kamloops 2 Thursday’s results No Games Scheduled. Saturday’s games Lethbridge at Regina, 7 p.m. Seattle at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Victoria at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Moose Jaw at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Prince George, 7 p.m. Portland at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Kamloops at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s games Prince George at Vancouver, 4 p.m. Swift Current at Brandon, 5 p.m. Kamloops at Portland, 5 p.m. Kootenay at Calgary (rescheduled to Nov. 12) Monday, Nov. 12 Lethbridge at Moose Jaw, 2 p.m. Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m. (rescheduled from Nov. 11) FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Hurricanes 5, Wheat Kings 3 First Period 1. Brandon, Bertaggia 12, 12:39 2. Brandon, Hawryluk 3 (McGauley, Pulock) 19:50 Penalties — Johnston Leth (delay of game) 8:03, Harper Leth, Nikkel Bdn (fighting) 17:56. Second Period 3. Lethbridge, Merkley 9 (Wong, Watson) 1:51 4. Lethbridge, Maxwell 13 (Blomqvist, Pilon) 7:39 (pp) Penalties — Wong Leth (slashing) 3:30, Bertaggia Bdn (high-sticking) 6:00, Blomqvist Leth (instigating, fighting, misconduct), Miller Bdn (boarding, fighting) 14:17, McGauley Bdn (high-sticking) 15:37, Blomqvist Leth, Nikkel Bdn (roughing) 17:12, Pilon Leth (unsportsmanlike cnd.), Yakubowski Leth

Goal — Lethbridge: Rimmer (W,12-8-1); Brandon: Boes (L,7-8-0). Raiders 3, Thunderbirds 0 First Period 1. Prince Albert, McNeill 8 (Winther, Draisaitl) 11:17 (pp) Penalties — Wolf Sea, Vanstone PA (fighting) 6:29, Green Sea (slashing) 9:55, Theodore Sea (tripping) 11:45, Rouse Sea (holding) 14:53. Second Period 2. Prince Albert, Conroy 9 (Knutsen, McVeigh) 6:06 Penalties — Forsberg Sea (tripping) 3:59, Knutsen PA (roughing) 6:06, Draisaitl PA (high-sticking) 15:15. Third Period 3. Prince Albert, Winther 8 (McNeill, Morrissey) 8:46 Penalties — Lipsbergs Sea (slashing) 5:05, Honey Sea (hooking) 15:31, Winther PA (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 15:52. Shots on goal by Seattle 8 9 11 — 28 Prince Albert 6 17 8 — 31 Goal — Seattle: Glover (L,7-8-0); Prince Albert: Siemens (W,12-4-2). Blades 6, Pats 3 First Period 1. Regina, Rossignol 5 (Christoffer, Fenske) 4:37 2. Saskatoon, Pufahl 2 (Zajac, Sutter) 9:20 3. Saskatoon, Nicholls 16 (McColgan, Pufahl) 16:55 (pp) Penalties — Sylvegard Reg (kneeing) 10:08, Burroughs Reg, Stransky Sktn (roughing) 11:24, Christoffer Reg (instigating, misconduct), Burns Sktn (fighting) 16:00, Christoffer Reg (fighting) 16:55, Pilton Reg (instigating, misconduct), Revel Sktn (fighting) 17:56, Scheidl Reg (roughing), Kambeitz Sktn (roughing), Sutter Sktn (slashing) 19:33, Pilton Reg (fighting) 19:56. Second Period 4. Saskatoon, McColgan 5 (Stransky, Pufahl) 1:59 (pp) 5. Saskatoon, Nicholls 17 (McColgan, Stransky) 4:05 6. Saskatoon, Schmidt 1 (McColgan, Craig) 15:02 (pp) Penalties — Fenske Reg (roughing) 1:50, Stransky Sktn (roughing) 8:57, Walker Sktn (tripping) 11:25, Fenske Reg (interference) 13:49, Stevenson Reg (fighting), Astles Sktn (roughing, fighting) 16:20. Third Period 7. Saskatoon, Kambeitz 3 (Walker, Siemens) 0:27 (en) 8. Regina, Klimchuk 10 (Scheidl, Williams) 8:51 (pp) 9. Regina, Klimchuk 11 (Scheidl, Williams) 11:46 (pp) Penalties — Burroughs Reg, Craig Sktn (fighting) 2:09, Brooks Reg (fighting, game misconduct), Jobke Reg (fighting), Mayor Reg (roughing), Mumby Reg (roughing, fighting), Astles Sktn (double roughing, misconduct), Dietz Sktn (interference), Sutter Sktn (fighting), Zajac Sktn (fighting, game misconduct) 7:22, Graham Sktn (too many men) 9:43, Dietz Sktn (slashing) 10:46, Siemens Sktn (cross-checking) 11:46, Walker Sktn (checking to the head) 14:17. Shots on goal by Regina 8 6 9 — 23 Saskatoon 22 14 7 — 43

Goal — Regina: Sacher (L,2-5-0); Saskatoon: Makarov (W,8-8-1). AHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Manchester 10 6 3 0 1 29 Worcester 11 5 4 1 1 29 St. John’s 12 5 7 0 0 25 Portland 9 4 4 1 0 35 Providence 9 4 5 0 0 20 Northeast Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Springfield 10 7 1 0 2 35 Bridgeport 10 7 3 0 0 34 Adirondack 10 5 5 0 0 25 Connecticut 10 4 5 1 0 31 Albany 9 2 5 0 2 16 East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Syracuse 10 7 1 1 1 36 Norfolk 9 6 3 0 0 32 Binghamton 10 4 4 1 1 22 W-B/Scranton 11 5 6 0 0 27 Hershey 10 5 4 1 0 29 WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Abbotsford 10 7 1 0 2 36 Lake Erie 12 8 4 0 0 41 Rochester 11 6 4 1 0 40 Toronto 10 5 4 0 1 28 Hamilton 10 4 4 1 1 22 Midwest Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Chicago 12 7 4 1 0 34 Grand Rapids 12 6 4 1 1 41 Rockford 11 5 5 0 1 33 Milwaukee 11 5 6 0 0 30 Peoria 11 2 6 2 1 19 South Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Charlotte 13 9 3 0 1 50 Houston 12 5 4 1 2 43 Okla. City 11 5 5 0 1 31 San Antonio 9 4 4 0 1 19 Texas 9 3 6 0 0 16

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GA 17 31 31 39 22

Pt 16 14 10 9 6

GA 27 25 28 26 27

Pt 16 12 10 10 11

GA 18 33 37 28 31

Pt 16 16 13 11 10

GA 37 38 35 32 40

Pt 15 14 11 10 7

GA 32 39 35 22 30

Pt 19 13 11 9 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. Friday’s results Abbotsford 4 Oklahoma City 0 Toronto 3 Texas 0 Adirondack 2 Rochester 1 Bridgeport 5 Manchester 2 Charlotte 4 Peoria 2 Grand Rapids 5 Rockford 3 Hershey 3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 Providence 2 Albany 1 (SO) Springfield 2 Connecticut 0 Worcester 3 Portland 1 Lake Erie 5 Houston 4 (SO) Milwaukee 7 Chicago 4 Syracuse 4 Hamilton 1 Saturday’s games St. John’s at Hershey, 5 p.m. Providence at Manchester, 5 p.m. Connecticut at Worcester, 5 p.m. Adirondack at Albany, 5 p.m. Portland at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 5:05 p.m. Norfolk at Binghamton, 5:05 p.m. Rochester at Syracuse, 5:30 p.m. Lake Erie at Texas, 6 p.m. Toronto at San Antonio, 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’s games 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 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.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland

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

0 .625 191 164 0 .375 189 218 0 .222 169 211

W 5 4 3 1

West L 3 4 5 7

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

PF 220 226 218 149

PA 143 185 229 180

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

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PA 103 154 173 186

T 0 0 0 0

Thursday, Nov. 8

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

Transactions BASEBALL KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with C Manuel Pina, 1B/DH Ian Gac and OF Luis Durango on minor league contracts. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Justin Germano on a minor league contract. National League NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with C Mike Nickeas on a minor league contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with RHP Ryan Reid, OF Darren Ford, INF/OF Jared Goedert, INF Stefan Welch, INF Anderson Hernandez, INF Jeff Larish and LHP Kris Johnson on minor league contracts. BASKETBALL LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Fired coach Mike Brown. FOOTBALL NFL — Fined the Pittsburgh Steelers $35,000 and WR Emmanuel Sanders $15,000 for faking an injury during an Oct. 21 game in Cincinnati. Suspended New England RB Brandon Bolden four games for violating the league policy on performance enhancing substances. Fined Carolina S Haruki Nakamura and Green Bay TE Ryan Taylor $21,000; Tennessee S Michael Griffin $20,000; Oakland CB Tyvon Branch, Carolina DE Greg Hardy and Arizona LB Quentin Groves $15,750; Baltimore LB Dannell Ellerbe $10,000; and Philadelphia QB Michael Vick, Indianapolis CB Cassius Vaughn and Pittsburgh S Will Allen $7,875 for their actions during last week’s games. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed S Mana Silva from

the practice squad. Released S Delano Howell. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Activated DT Pat Sims from the physically-unable-to-perform list. Rreleased LB Roddrick Muckelroy. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed DB De’Andre Presley to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released DE Ernest Owusu from the practice squad. Signed DE George Johnson to the practice squad. HOCKEY AHL — Suspended Peoria RW Cody Beach two games for his actions during Thursday’s game. MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Signed D Vincent LoVerde to a professional tryout agreement. ECHL ECHL — Fined Elmira LW Brad Peltz an undisclosed amount for a violation of the league’s exclusive equipment policy. Suspended Idaho F Mathieu Tousignant four games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Wednesday’s game. READING ROYALS — Traded F Chris Langkow to South Carolina for future considerations. Central Hockey League ARIZONA SUNDOGS — Waived G Mike Spillane. Signed F Don Maloney Jr. BLOOMINGTON BLAZE — Waived F Kyle Laughlin. FORT WORTH BRAHMAS — Waived F Stuart Jacobson. Signed F Bradley Gallant and D Nick Schneider. LACROSSE WASHINGTON STEALTH — Named Mike Mc-

Quaid vice-president of communications. SOCCER MLS — Suspended D.C. United M Andy Najar three games and Dallas F Blas Perez two games and fined them, along with New England M/F Fernando Cardenas, undisclosed amounts for their actions during recent games. CHIVAS USA—Fired Robin Fraser head coach, Greg Vanney assistant coach, Simon Elliott technical director and head scout and Brian Lee athletic trainer. NEW YORK RED BULLS — Announced the contract of coach Hans Backe will not be extended. Named Mike Petke interim coach. Named Andy Roxburgh sporting director. COLLEGE BYU — Suspended DB Joe Sampson and LB Zac Stout from the football team and announced they have withdrawn from school. CASTLETON STATE — Announced the retirement of men’s soccer coach John Werner. CHARLOTTE — Suspended men’s basketball G DeMario Mayfield two games and F Chris Braswell one game. HUNTINGDON—Fired Matt Mahanic golf coach. INDIANA—Signed Tom Crean men’s basketball coach to a two-year contract extension through 2020. SOUTHERN CAL — Announced the NCAA has approved a hardship waiver petition by men’s basketball C Omar Oraby.

Canada crush Sweden 9-0 BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TIKKURILA, Finland — The Canadian women’s hockey team will enter the championship game at the Four Nations Cup on a high after closing out an undefeated round robin with a 9-0 rout of Sweden on Friday at Valtti Areena. Natalie Spooner and Jennifer Wakefield scored two goals apiece and Shannon Szabados made 27 saves to help Canada post its third straight victory. “It’s always nice when you score a bunch of goals,” said head coach Dan Church. “It gives the forwards some confidence. I think on the back end, it was a good performance by our (defence) and goalie to get the shutout. “Overall, a great way to head into tomorrow.” Canada will play the United States in the title match while Sweden and Finland play for

bronze.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 4 0 1.000 Philadelphia 3 2 .600 Brooklyn 2 2 .500 Boston 2 3 .400 Toronto 1 4 .200

GB — 1.5 2 2.5 3.5

Southeast Division W L Pct 5 1 .833 2 2 .500 2 3 .400 1 3 .250 0 4 .000

GB — 2 2.5 3 4

Miami Atlanta Orlando Charlotte Washington

Central Division W 3 3 2 2 0

Pct .750 .600 .333 .333 .000

GB — 0.5 2 2 4

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 5 1 .833 Memphis 4 1 .800 Dallas 4 2 .667 New Orleans 3 2 .600 Houston 2 3 .400

GB — 0.5 1 1.5 2.5

Northwest Division W L Pct 4 1 .800 4 2 .667 2 3 .400 2 3 .400 2 3 .400

GB — 1/2 2 2 2

Milwaukee Chicago Indiana Cleveland Detroit

Minnesota Oklahoma City Denver Utah Portland

L 1 2 4 4 6

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

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Friday’s Games Brooklyn 107, Orlando 68 Milwaukee 101, Washington 91 Philadelphia 106, Boston 100 Miami 95, Atlanta 89 New York 104, Dallas 94 Minnesota 96, Indiana 94 Memphis 93, Houston 85 New Orleans 107, Charlotte 99 Oklahoma City 105, Detroit 94 Phoenix 107, Cleveland 105 San Antonio 97, Sacramento 86 Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Utah at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Today’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. Sunday’s Games Orlando at Brooklyn, 1 p.m. Atlanta at L.A. Clippers, 1:30 p.m. Miami at Memphis, 4 p.m. Cleveland at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m.

Golf CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Results Friday’s from the second round of the US$4.7-million Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Open (par—72): Charlie Beljan 68-64 — 132 Ryuji Imada 69-66 — 135 Harris English 68-67 — 135 Matt Jones 71-64 — 135 Charlie Wi 64-71 — 135 Charles Howell III 68-67 — 135 Mark Anderson 68-67 — 135 Henrik Stenson 68-67 — 135 Kevin Streelman 68-68 — 136 Scott Stallings 66-70 — 136 Miguel Angel Carballo 71-65 — 136 Chris Stroud 70-66 — 136 Matt Every 67-69 — 136 Tommy Gainey 65-71 — 136 Daniel Chopra 69-67 — 136 Robert Garrigus 68-68 — 136 Kevin Chappell 67-69 — 136 Camilo Villegas 65-71 — 136 Brendon de Jonge 69-68 — 137 Boo Weekley 70-67 — 137 Brian Harman 66-72 — 138 Colt Knost 67-71 — 138 Josh Teater 71-67 — 138 Cameron Beckman 70-68 — 138 Russell Knox 66-72 — 138 Brian Gay 69-69 — 138 Tom Gillis 72-66 — 138 Vaughn Taylor 70-68 — 138 Stewart Cink 69-69 — 138 Will Claxton 72-67 — 139 Ben Curtis 69-70 — 139 Jerry Kelly 71-68 — 139 Joey Snyder III 69-70 — 139 Jason Kokrak 71-68 — 139 Shane Bertsch 69-71 — 140 Justin Leonard 73-67 — 140 Roberto Castro 69-71 — 140 Ryan Palmer 70-70 — 140 John Rollins 70-70 — 140 Scott Dunlap 72-68 — 140 Marco Dawson 68-72 — 140 Robert Karlsson 71-70 — 141 Tim Herron 71-70 — 141 Matt Bettencourt 67-74 — 141 Sean O’Hair 73-68 — 141 J.J. Killeen 71-70 — 141 Martin Flores 72-69 — 141 Billy Horschel 71-70 — 141 Jonas Blixt 70-71 — 141 Ken Duke 67-74 — 141 Carl Paulson 71-70 — 141 D.J. Trahan 74-67 — 141 Derek Lamely 73-68 — 141 Davis Love III 73-68 — 141 Gary Woodland 73-68 — 141 Alexandre Rocha 71-70 — 141 Roland Thatcher 69-73 — 142 Gavin Coles 71-71 — 142 Chez Reavie 68-74 — 142 Patrick Sheehan 69-73 — 142 Tom Pernice, Jr. 74-68 — 142 Brendan Steele 67-75 — 142 Stuart Appleby 74-68 — 142 William McGirt 71-71 — 142 Jeff Maggert 72-70 — 142 Daniel Summerhays 71-71 — 142 Nick O’Hern 69-73 — 142 Garrett Willis 73-69 — 142 Cameron Tringale 75-67 — 142 Mathew Goggin 69-74 — 143 Nathan Green 71-72 — 143 Jason Bohn 73-70 — 143 Kyle Reifers 69-74 — 143 Chris DiMarco 72-71 — 143 Chris Kirk 73-70 — 143 Ted Potter, Jr. 75-68 — 143 Alex Cejka 72-71 — 143 Edward Loar 69-74 — 143 Failed to Qualify Sung Kang 76-68 — 144 James Driscoll 72-72 — 144 Heath Slocum 71-73 — 144 D.A. Points 73-71 — 144 Chad Campbell 74-70 — 144 Bart Bryant 70-74 — 144

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MacPhail dies at 95 COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Lee MacPhail, the longtime baseball executive who ruled in the celebrated Pine Tar case and later became part of the only father-son Hall of Fame pairing, has died. He was 95. He was the oldest Hall of Famer, and he died Thursday night at his home in Delray Beach, Fla., the shrine said Friday. “There’s not much I haven’t done off the field other than commissioner,” he said during a 1985 interview with The Associated

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LORENA OCHOA INVITATIONAL Friday At Guadalajara Country Club Guadalajara, Mexico Purse: $1 million Yardage: 6,626; Par: 72 Second Round Angela Stanford 66-67 — Inbee Park 67-68 — Cristie Kerr 67-69 — Stacy Lewis 67-70 — So Yeon Ryu 67-70 — Candie Kung 66-71 — I.K. Kim 68-70 — Karine Icher 67-71 — Hee Kyung Seo 70-69 — Katherine Hull 68-71 — Anna Nordqvist 69-71 — Ai Miyazato 73-68 — Vicky Hurst 71-70 — Yani Tseng 70-71 — Michelle Wie 66-75 — Haeji Kang 74-68 — Sandra Gal 73-69 — Beatriz Recari 69-73 — Natalie Gulbis 71-72 — Catriona Matthew 71-72 — Lorena Ochoa 71-72 — Jessica Korda 75-69 — Brittany Lang 73-71 — Brittany Lincicome 71-73 — Azahara Munoz 71-73 — Suzann Pettersen 70-74 — Kristy McPherson 71-74 — Julieta Granada 77-70 — Eun-Hee Ji 73-74 — Paula Creamer 71-76 — Meena Lee 75-73 — Lexi Thompson 71-77 — Giulia Sergas 76-73 — Alejandra Llaneza 72-77 — Chella Choi 76-74 — Tanya Dergal 77-76 —

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Press when he retired after 4 1-2 decades in the sport. In the second generation of one of baseball’s most prominent families — his son, Andy, also was in the front office for several teams — MacPhail’s most well-known moment in baseball came in 1983. He upheld Kansas City’s protest in the Pine Tar Game against the New York Yankees, restoring a ninth-inning home run to Royals slugger George Brett — also a future Hall of Famer. “Lee MacPhail was one of the great executives in baseball history and a Hall of Famer in every sense, both personally and professionally,” Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. “His hallmarks were dignity, common sense and humility. He was not only a remarkable league executive, but was a true baseball man.”

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Schiffner wins Cowboy of the Year

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Brendan Steele hits from a bunker on the 10th hole during the second round of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic golf tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Friday.

Beljan shoots 64, goes to hospital LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Charlie Beljan had trouble breathing even before he teed off, called for paramedics when he made the turn and even told his caddie at one point Friday that he thought he might die. With his job on the line at Disney, he kept right on playing until he had a remarkable 8-under 64 to build a three-shot lead going into the weekend. The next question is if Beljan can even play on the weekend. Moments after signing his card, Beljan was loaded onto a stretcher and wheeled to an ambulance that took him to a hospital. “I think he was scared,” said his caddie, Rick Adcox. “He kept saying he thought he was going to die. He just had that feeling. I don’t know why. But it was spooky.” Adcox said paramedics told the 28-year-old Beljan on the 10th tee of the Palm Course that his blood pressure “wasn’t good.” It wasn’t immediately known

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BRIEFS High school volleyball playoffs start Tuesday with two games The Central Alberta High School Senior Volleyball League 4A playoffs begin Tuesday on two fronts. The Hunting Hills Lightning will host the Lindsay Thurber Raiders in the girls’ sudden death semifinal while on the boys’ side the Raiders host the Notre Dame Cougars. Both matches are set for 6 p.m. The winners advance to the best-of-three zone final beginning Thursday. The Notre Dame Cougars placed first on the girls’ side during the season and received the bye. They’ve decided to open on the road Thursday and host the second match Friday and the third Saturday, if necessary. Meanwhile, the Hunting hills Lightning topped the boys’ division and will host the opener Thursday with the second match Friday at either LTCHS or Notre Dame and third, if needed, Saturday at Hunting Hills. Thursday and Friday’s matches begin at 6 p.m. and Saturday tentatively at 1 p.m.

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COLLEGE: Match lacked a lot of flow “Megan has done a good job at practice and is continuing to improve and despite not playing a set all year came in and played a strong match,” said Walton, who also used Marissa Neufeld on the left side for much of the middle two sets. “Marissa also has been strong at practice and earned some playing time. She was a little nervous, but she had some good swings on sets that maybe a little out of the system.” Walton did agree that the match didn’t seem to have a lot of flow and possibly the fact Lethbridge travelled Friday on the bad roads and the heavy snowfall may have been a distraction for both teams. “There was something weird going on for sure,” he said. “But in the first, second and fourth sets we played well enough to get some separation and were able to sustain it. We’ll take the win and it was an improvement over our first two performances at home as we started strong. Now we have to work on maintaining that level of intensity.” The win gave the Queens a 3-2 record with Lethbridge at 3-4. Leanne Price was the RDC player of the match with nine kills, six stuff blocks, two aces and two digs. Sidney Ponto had nine kills and eight digs while Karissa Kuhr had seven kills, two aces, a block and three digs and Maddi Quinn 23 digs. Cheyenne Schneider had eight kills and six digs for Lethbridge while Alex Pasemko had six kills, two blocks and seven digs and Madisyn Chambers six kills and eight digs. ● Meanwhile, the Olds Broncos split a pair of matches in Lloydminster against Lakeland. Olds won the men’s contest 3028, 14-25, 22-25, 26-24, 1614 and lost the women’s

what was ailing Beljan, who leaned back on the stretcher with his eyes closed as he was taken to the ambulance. The tour said he complained of an elevated heart rate, shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Adcox said Beljan told him there was numbness in his arms and he felt as if he was going to faint. The struggle was painfully clear the way Beljan stooped over with his hands on his knees, sat down in the middle of the fairway to rest and often took a knee waiting his turn to putt. He backed off shots and tried to take deep breaths. That he wound up in the lead at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic was simply amazing. “It was bizarre,” said Edward Loar, who played with Beljan. “I don’t know if he thought he was going to make it. It sure didn’t affect his golf. I heard him call for a paramedic on No. 9. Before the round, he said he was having a hard time breathing. Hopefully, the guy was all right. He was having a hard time breathing in there.”

Monstars down Chuckers Monstars got 21 points from Shayne Stumpf and 11 from Eric Dortman in downing the Rusty Chuckers 80-75 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Thursday. Clint Unsworth and Johnathan Laybolt had 18 points each in a losing cause.

Fatboys sink Lakers 66-51 Cameron Kusiek poured in 28 points and Travis Struss added 22 as the Tiffany’s Fatboys downed the Tagish Lakers 66-51 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Thursday. Curtis Williams and Robert Niisshaar had 12 points each for the Lakers.

Optimist Rebels Chiefs draw Southside Athletics 2-2 in Midget play The Red Deer Optimist Rebels Chiefs battled the Edmonton Southside Athletics to a 2-2 tie in Alberta Midget Hockey League play Thursday in Leduc. Chase Thudium and Trey deGraaf scored once each for the Rebels while Matt Zentner made 25 saves. Red Deer had 33 shots on goal. match 17-25, 19-25, 20-25. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

CFL: Ray in form East Division Semifinal Edmonton at Toronto Ricky Ray makes his third start of the season against his former team looking for his first win. The Eskimos won the opening two matchups by scores of 19-15 on June 30 and 26-17 at Rogers Centre on Aug. 27. But much has changed since then. After missing three starts due to a knee injury, Ray finished his season with a bang. The veteran quarterback had eight touchdown passes against one interception in his final two starts, looking very comfortable and at ease in coach Scott Milanovich’s offence. Ray was among 11 starters who didn’t dress for Toronto’s season-ending 43-40 home win over Hamilton. Prediction — Toronto by three points.

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They opened the Friday night performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo with flames, and finished it with sparks in the bull riding. In the middle, they handed out the prestigious Cowboy of the Year award to bull rider Scott Schiffner, who grew up in the Stettler area. The 32-year-old ambassador of the sport was recognized for his contributions in and outside the arena, including two trips to China this year for Alberta Tourism. He’s at his record setting 12th CFR. The accolades must have ignited some juices inside, beDIANNE cause Schiffner rode like a FINSTAD veteran, with the enthusiasm of a kid, when he nodded his head a little later on a Calgary Stampede bull called Bombs Away. The bovine was no pussycat. He hadn’t been ridden in a year, but Schiffner stayed glued, and 87 points later, he’d ridden his first bull of the week in a fitting cap to a special evening. It looked like it would be hard to beat, but then young Tanner Byrne came out on the exotic bull called Pop Evil from Outlaw Buckers. The Prince Albert, Sask., red-headed kid matched moves, and stayed right side up for eight seconds. The crowd roared, and Byrne whooped when the judges gave him 87.50, a half point better than Schiffner. So Byrne got the $11,398 for first, while Schiffner collected $8,745. “That was very exciting,” said Byrne. “It’s a great bull, he’s been great all year. He’s a tiny bull with a big old heart. I didn’t get a chance to get on him anytime. I was supposed to get on him at McCord, but he didn’t show up there, so I said I was going to get him at the Finals,.Iit worked out pretty cool to do that and win the round.” B.C.’s Ty Pozzobon wasn’t far behind with an 86, to win third and hangs on to the overall lead. Barrel racer Carlee Rae Pierce came to Edmonton with the season lead, and she’s placed in every round so far. But Friday night was her fastest run at 14.214 seconds which set a new arena record. “I’ve been expecting this and waiting on this to happen,” smiled the bubbly cowgirl from Texas. “I’ve been really pleased with our performance here. I’ve brought both five-year-old horses, and they’ve been just fantastic. To get this win means a lot, just for my standings, to be here, and also for my babies that got to come up here. This is Hammer that ran tonight. He’s doing so good, and seems to get better every run, so I might just stick with him.” The cold and snow plaguing this year’s CFR are no picnic for Pierce, who was actually born in Red Deer when her folks were up rodeoing in the country. “I think that this is crazy weather,” she admitted. “I like Texas, and I love Canada, but right now, I’m thinking Texas is a lot better place! “I’m learning all of the lingo for all of the hats, and I sure have spent some money (to keep warm) at the Mall.” Pierce leads the field of barrel racers, but Lindsay Sears placed again, to keep place in second. In the saddle bronc riding, Ponoka’s Luke Butterfield is still on top in the standings. His 83 mark was less than a point out of placing, but keeps him on top in the average. Top dollars for round three went to Tyler Corrington of Oklahoma for an 85.50 on Northcott’s Charlie Horse. Logan Hofer of Magrath was the fastest tie-down roper of the night, and the week, with a 7.4 second run. He won $11,398. Erskine’s Murray Pole got a fourth place payday for an 8.3 second run, and he’s closing ground on leader Shane Hanchey, who took a no time on the round, and hasn’t placed yet in Edmonton. Clayton Moore of B.C won his first steer wrestling dollars of the CFR, and they were big ones, when he won the round in 3.6 seconds. Texan Matt Reeves took second with a 3.9 second run, but then was in obvious pain from an apparent knee injury, that could keep him out the rest of the week. Cochrane’s Tanner Milan caught last hole and retains a slim overall lead. The team roping duo of Dustin Bird and Paul Eaves were big in fine form, after a miss the round before. They had a rapid 3.8 second run for first and retained their hold on the overall lead. There’s no stopping bareback rider JR Vezain, who amazingly won his third straight buckle with a 84.50 point ride on the Stampede’s Princess Warrior. “Do you think they’ll still let me come back here next year?” he grinned. “I like it up here a lot!” The Wyoming cowboy has already won $34,194 in Edmonton, and is now only $1.100 behind season leader Dusty LaValley. There are two performances today, at 1:00 pm and at 7:00 pm. The Canadian rodeo championships will be handed out Sunday, with a 1:00 pm performance.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 B7

Dinos square off against Lakers sack Brown after 1-4 start Rams in CIS playoff BASKETBALL

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The Calgary Dinos face the only team that gave them real trouble this season as they meet the Regina Rams in this Saturday’s CIS Canada West football playoff. And now, with the Rams Mark Mueller taking snaps again, Calgary coach Blake Nill knows the Dinos have to be on their game if they want another Canada West title. “Regina’s a very good football team, loaded with veteran talent and solid playmakers,” he says, as the Dinos look for their fifth straight conference title. This is familiar territory for both teams. “I believe this is four times in the last five years we’ve met Regina in the playoffs.” The odds seem to favour Calgary again. Behind Hec Crichton nominee Eric Dzwilewski, Calgary’s offence led the league this season with an average of 592.1 yards per game. Dzwilewski led the CIS with his 70.6 completion percentage, and threw 15 touchdown passes as he racked up 2,290 passing yards. But while Mueller played in only six games due to injury, he still managed 67.8 per cent, 11 touchdown passes and 1,695 yards. “He really understands the game,” says Regina coach Frank McCrystal. “He’s got a great rapport with our offensive coordinator.” He also brings back something in terms of lead-

ership that’s crucial as the Rams make yet another attempt to shatter Calgary’s grip on the conference title. The Dinos know it. “Coming into this week, we need to make sure we’re ramped up and playing at our full capacity defensively,” says Nill. Weather also could play a major factor, as it does regularly with November games in Western Canada. “We’ve got to protect the football. Turnovers were an important part of the game in the Regina-Saskatchewan game. We’re going to emphasize ball control all week.” The Rams are also a lot healthier at the end of the season than they were a few games past. Besides Mueller, Regina is happy to have defensive tackle Stefan Charles playing more like he used to, after thumb surgery earlier this season. The six-foot-five, No. 1-ranked CFL draft pick is a big part of the team’s defence. “He’s been steadily coming on and getting back to the form he had last season,” said McCrystal. Halfback Kirby Kezama, a fifth-year veteran and Canada West all-star selection, has also returned after an ankle injury. “We’ve got some older guys on that defence that understand that defence and are playing really well.”

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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Josh Hamilton, B.J. Upton and Kyle Lohse were among nine free agents who turned down $13.3 million offers from their former clubs Friday as the annual general managers’ ended and team officials headed home for what figures to be a busy month of negotiations. Also rejecting the one-year guaranteed offers were the New York Yankees’ trio of Nick Swisher, Rafael Soriano and Hiroki Kuroda along with David Ortiz, Michael Bourn and Adam LaRoche. Under baseball’s new labour contract, all the deadlines of the business season has been speeded up in an attempt to prompt quicker decisions before the Christmas holidays. That should create more activity in the market before teams head to the winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn., from Dec. 3-6. “It expedites things, People are out there and available and being discussed right away,” said Dave Dombrowski, president of the AL champion Detroit Tigers. “It definitely has picked things up more quickly.” Under the old rules, teams had until Dec. 7 to offer salary arbitration to their former players who

became free agents. Top players under a statistical formula that was part of the 1981 strike settlement had compensation attached if they signed with new clubs — which would lose high-round draft picks. Under the labour contract agreed to last November, that system was replaced by qualifying offers. A team could make a qualifying offer last week that was the average of the 125 highest big league contracts by average annual value — $13.3 million this year. Just nine of 165 major league free agents were given the offers — Ortiz then agreed to a $26 million, two-year deal to stay with the Red Sox. The group all said no in anticipation of receiving more dollars and years in the open market. Now if they switch teams, their new club will lose a draft choice next June — its highest pick, unless that selection is among the top 10 in the first round.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Mike Brown on Friday after a 1-4 start to his second season in charge. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak announced the surprising move several hours before they hosted Golden State. Assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff will coach the Lakers against the Warriors while the club’s top brass searches for Brown’s replacement after just 18 months in charge. “The bottom line is that the team is not winning at the pace we expected this team to win, and we didn’t see improvement,” Kupchak said at the Lakers’ training complex in El Segundo. Los Angeles began the season with championship expectations after trading for centre Dwight Howard and point guard Steve Nash, adding two superstars alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. But the Lakers went 0-8 during the pre-season last month for the first time in franchise history before stumbling into the regular season with an 0-3 start, losing to Dallas, Portland and the Clippers. After finally beating Detroit last Sunday for their first win, the Lakers looked listless again in a loss at Utah on Wednesday, dropping to last place in the Western Conference. Los Angeles’ defence has been largely poor, and the players still haven’t figured out the new offence installed by Brown during training camp. Combined with their aging core of talent and a massive payroll, Kupchak and owners Jim and Jerry Buss decided they couldn’t wait another game to start winning. Brown was dismissed in a morning meeting. “We’re not looking five or 10 years down the road,” Kupchak said. “This team was built to contend this year. There’s no guarantee that this team can win a championship, but we feel that it can be deeply in the hunt. We’re also aware that our players ... are getting older, so our feeling is that we can contend at this level for another couple of years.” Brown was hired in May 2011 to replace 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson, signing a four-year deal worth roughly US$18 million in May 2011. Kupchak said the eight-figure payout they’ll have to make on Brown’s contract wasn’t a factor in their decision. “It’s a pretty direct message to all of us,” Gasol said while leaving the Lakers’ shootaround Friday morning in El Segundo. “There’s no messing around. It’s time for all of us to step it up.” In a brief news conference, Kupchak did nothing to squelch speculation that Jackson could return for a third tenure with the Lakers. The 67-year-old Jackson walked away from the club in 2011 with few apparent hard feelings.

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Olymel Red Deer Plant Is taking resumes for the position of:

Johns Manville is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Cost Accountant to be located in Innisfail, Alberta Canada.

Olymel SEC/LP in Red Deer is a major pork processing facility with over 1250 employees. The plant averages a kill and cut of 45,000 hogs per week. Pork is shipped around the world, averaging 3.6 million kg. of product leaving this facility on a weekly basis.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for providing cost accounting analysis and general accounting support for the Innisfail plant within the Insulation Division.

We are currently searching for an Assistant Logistics/Warehouse Manager to help manage our 11,000 pallet warehouse situated in Red Deer.

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Responsibilities: • Employee development, training, provide constructive feedback and coaching while maintaining a safe work environment for salaried and bargaining unit staff • Develop recommendations and action plans for improvement • Manage the receiving, picking and shipping activity to optimize flow and warehouse capacity • Manage and maintain Inventory Accuracy – including proper rotation of fresh and frozen inventories • Provide a strong level of service to internal and external customers • Negotiate the best value for cost with freight companies while maintain carrier relations • Manage paperwork such as invoicing, freight invoices, export documentation • Maintain, verify and keep a close watch on the shipping schedule to ensure deadlines are met • Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports • Report to the Logistics/Warehouse manager all operational challenges and recommendations

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Must demonstrate strong leadership quality and ability Must have a positive attitude with the ability to communicate at all levels 3 year’s experience in logistics, warehouse and transportation environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in all reporting High level of integrity and the ability to work independently and as a part of a team Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and changing priorities Exceptional computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Word) Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to effectively communicate with stakeholders – both internal and external To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

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• Assist with monthly plant closings, data analysis and month-end deliverables • Assist Plant Controller with daily/weekly activities (variance analysis, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, etc.) • Support of inventory cycle count/consignment process • Provide SAP data maintenance support • Analyze SAP Master data (specifically BOM’s, routings & data relevant to costing) • Active participation in process improvement/standardization activities • Coordination of AOP process for Finance Leader • Assist in inventories, on-site analytical support, special projects • Special projects as assigned

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BS/BA degree with finance or accounting concentration 1-3 years cost accounting and general ledger experience 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated analytical ability Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data Strong verbal and written communications skills Computer proficiency (intermediate to advanced Excel user) Experience with SAP a plus

We offer a non-smoking environment that promotes quality of work life and employee involvement as well as an excellent compensation and benefit package. Individuals who are safety conscious, self-motivated and team players are invited to apply for this position in confidence to:

www.jm.com

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B8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012

PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT The Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library is seeking one permanent part-time

Programming Assistant (LA III)

Personal Lines Advisor

BEN

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Do you want to work for an organization that puts FUN Àrst? As one of Alberta’s Top 55 employers we are looking for a FUN, DRIVEN, and ENTHUSIASTIC Personal Lines Advisor to join our team!

RV TECHNICIAN/ RV TECH APPRENTICE Duties include: • All aspects of RV Service work • Seasonal extended hours • Customer interaction

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Previous experience Organized & Reliable Outgoing Physically fit Mechanically inclined

Please forward your resume to:

lmather@rogersinsurance.ca MOONEY INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. 4910 – 45 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1K6

This is a career position. Salary based on experience and ability Company benefits Top industrial wage for right person

E-mail bill@unclebensrv.com Fax: (403) 346-1055 or drop off resume, Attn Bill/Service

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The successful applicant will enjoy meeting new people, be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment and be a strong team player. Computer skills are a must. All candidates with 1+ years of insurance experience and a Level 1 General Insurance License will be considered.

Attributes:

Jannie Ypma, Executive Assistant c/o Red Deer Public Library, 4818 - 49 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1T9 OR Email: jypma@rdpl.org

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to develop and deliver library services and programs that support the literacy, learning and leisure needs of all ages for the Library. Readers’ advisory, computer instruction, circulation and reference work may also be included. This position is for a creative, self-motivated individual who is excited about hitting the ground running and developing a position from the ground up. Candidates must be team players with excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to work with all ages will be an asset. Educational requirement is a minimum of the completion of two years of post-secondary education, preferably in a library-related ﬁeld, with at least two years of experience working in a library setting. 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. Please send resume and cover letter to: 42614K9-13

UNC

We thank you for your interest in this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Olymel Red Deer Plant Is taking resumes for the position of:

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

to the

Planner Position Red Deer, AB

Parkland Community Planning Services (PCPS) is a unique community consulting firm providing a variety of planning services to an expanding client base. The organization serves as an extension to the Planning Department for 17 member municipalities throughout Central Alberta in addition to working on a diversity of planning projects with other public and private sector clients, either as a direct partner or as a member of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Regular Part-Time

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT TRADES AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS Salary: $23.40 per hour

The School of Trades has an opportunity for a regular part-time Instructional Assistant to provide support in its Trades and Apprenticeship programs. The anticipated term of employment will be from September to end of June annually.

Temporary Full-Time

INSTRUCTOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

The Opportunity The Planner position will act as a community planning consultant and requires a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced professional who is a demonstrated selfstarter that can help grow and develop the practice. The role is designed for an individual capable of managing a diverse range of planning projects, while navigating the complexities and unique aspects of each individual client. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships is paramount to the role’s success.

It’s Not Just Students Who Have Dreams to Fulfill

and/or

HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS

The School of Trades has an opportunity available for a Temporary Full-Time Instructor, Agricultural Equipment Technician and/or Heavy Equipment Technician Programs. The anticipated start date is mid December 2012. Please forward a resume quoting the appropriate competition number by the closing dates indicated on our website.

For information on these or other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.oldscollege.ca/employment

What we are looking for We are seeking a talented individual with an entrepreneurial motivation and driven to provide the highest quality of service with a general emphasis on client relations, policy development, project management and business development. Our client expectations are high, as are ours. As such, the ideal candidate will: - Have excellent communication skills - Be capable of integrating their skills among multiple disciplines. - Embrace an integrated and innovative approach to problem solving. - Be committed to ongoing professional development. - Have the ability to help clients develop and deliver their priorities. - Have a combination of municipal and private sector planning experience, however the candidate that is the best fit will be considered regardless of previous experience.

RDC IS HIRING: ENGINEERING LAB TECHNICIAN – ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION Term Certain Full Time December 3 – June 28, 2013

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The successful candidate will provide self directed technical support for the day to day operations of the Trades Instrumentation Shop/Lab. Must be able to trouble shoot, solve problems and repair tools and equipment under tight timelines. He/she will support the Trades and Technology Division students and instructors through the procurement of materials, supplies and equipment for the Instrumentation Shop as well as the installation, testing and calibration of equipment. He/she will also support related activities in research and development in the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing when required.

As a member of the Christenson Communities Management team, the

NURSE ADMINISTRATOR

will be responsible for the overall clinical and operations at Royal Oak Manor Assisted Living Community in Lacombe Alberta. This position is responsible for providing leadership, staff development, budgeting, and management of key services. Management of services will be in accordance with policies and procedures and current provincial standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern assisted living facilities. The successful candidate will have a proven record of accomplishment and strong leadership skills, to ensure that Best Practices in healthcare within the community continues, that priorities are established, and that goals are met. The Nurse Administrator participates in quality improvement activities and manages fiscal and human resources in order to provide effective and efficient resident care. The Nurse Administrator acts as a key resource to the healthcare team and other facility staff, to ensure that Royal Oak Manor’s goals and objectives are met while creating an environment that supports the Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Values of Christenson Communities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of a baccalaureate degree program in nursing • Current registration and good standing with CARNA • Up to five (5) years of relevant experience • Three (3) years direct resident care experience • Experience managing in an unionized work environment and union negotiations • Strong and effective leadership skills This is a permanent full-time position that offers a competitive compensation package. Please send a cover letter and resume outlining salary expectations and relevant work and professional experience to

If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to pcps@pcps.ab.ca quoting “Planner Position” in the subject

View all RDC job postings at www.rdc.ab.ca/employment

line. Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

Only those applicants selected for further screening will be contacted.

View all RDC job postings at www.rdc.ab.ca/employment

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To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

$33.06 per hour + 15% in lieu of general holidays, vacation & benefits

Olds College has a full-time opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the Vice-President, Academic and Research. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for the efficient and effective administration and organization of the Office of the Vice-President. The successful candidate will be a key member of a fast-paced, future-oriented team. The anticipated start date is January 2, 2013.

Hiring

staceys@cdlhomes.com We thank all applicants

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Responsibilities: • Supervise QA technicians • Support SQF, HACCP/ Lab and Associate QA Coordinators. • Training of employees and management (Hygiene, food safety, HACCP CCP & Prerequisite) as well as HIP. • Verification of CCP’s • Monitoring of sanitation • Paperwork verification • Participate in meeting with employees

Salary:

VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH

We are The City of Red Deer

A&B is a committed employer to the communities where we operate. We are very proud to now be calling Blackfalds home! All positions offer a highly competitive wage. Over 55 years strong, Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction Limited, (A&B) safely provides quality pipeline construction, facility installation, custom fabrication, pipeline integrity, maintenance and related construction services to the energy industry.

PROJECT MANAGER - SAGD/FACILITY CONSTRUCTION BLACKFALDS, AB The candidate will have experience, knowledge and understanding of directing, planning and implementing above ground pipeline construction projects. Experience with pricing, costs and scheduling of SAGD construction projects is a major asset. The candidate will take a hands-on approach with ongoing supervision and management of all on-site construction activities and personnel. This position can be based in A&B’s Blackfalds, Athabasca or Sedgewick office, but site work will mainly take place in Northeastern, AB.

PROJECT MANAGER - PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

MAKING IT HAPPEN! The City of Red Deer is a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. The following opportunity is currently available:

BLACKFALDS, AB

Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

The candidate will have experience, knowledge and understanding of directing, planning and implementing below ground pipeline construction projects. The candidate will take a hands-on approach with ongoing supervision and management of all on-site construction activities and personnel. This position can be based in A&B’s Blackfalds, Athabasca or Sedgewick office, but site work will mainly take place in Northeastern, AB.

The City of Red Deer is recruiting for an Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic. The incumbent will be responsible for the diagnosis, repair, estimate, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools to provide such items in a good working order and a safe operating condition under the direction of the Lead Hand.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOREMAN BASHAW OR SEDGEWICK, AB Responsible for the overall management, inspections and maintenance of A&B’s vehicle fleet which falls under National Safety Code (NSC) standards. This will include, light duty trucks/trailers, semi-trucks and semi-trailers. The candidate must be highly knowledgeable and experienced with regard to NSC standards and how to implement and oversee compliance, Required Qualifications: • A valid Class 1 Driver’s License. • JM Heavy Duty on highway mechanic. • JM Heavy Duty off road mechanic an asset.

Job Requirements:

ESTIMATORS - PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION BLACKFALDS, AB Responsible for the implementation, administration, maintenance, monitoring and execution of the Bid Tender Process pertaining to Pipeline Construction. Working in a team environment the candidate will be required to prepare complex estimates with minimal supervision. The Estimator will help lead and guide management through the tender phase by establishing, documenting and providing a successful bid strategy. - The ideal candidate will have experience in pipeline construction estimating with a minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience.

OTHER OPEN POSITIONS

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A Grade 11 education with experience working with hydraulic systems and diesel injection engines.

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Additional courses in welding, metal stress and fatigue, air brakes, ABS brakes, hydraulics, computer components, electrical systems, and Government vehicle inspections is desired.

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A valid Alberta Class three (3) Drivers License with Q endorsement.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THESE POSITIONS:

Truck Drivers - Class 1

Blackfalds, AB • Snow plowing, shoveling, mowing grass, general building maintenance/upkeep, part running/delivery.

Sedgewick & Athabasca, AB. • Must have exp. with transporting/loading/unloading heavy equip.

Quality Control Inspectors (CWB Certified)

Field Safety Advisors (NCSO)

Blackfalds, AB • Must have pipeline construction experience.

Blackfalds, AB • Must have pipeline construction experience

We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice!

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Building Maintenance & Shop Worker

For more information and to apply online please visit www.reddeer.ca

Email:

HR@ABPIPELINERS.COM

Phone:

403-290-7800

WWW.ABPIPELINERS.COM

fax 403-265-0922

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To submit your resume and to learn more about these positions and other career opportunities please contact Human Resources:

Showcasing the extraordinary volunteer spirit of Central Alberta

Send your NEIGHBOURS submissions to neighbours@reddeeradvocate.com

Party in your PJs! Photos contributed Soroptimist International of Central Alberta held a Pyjamas and Pearls fundraising dinner on Nov. 3 at the I-Hotel on 67th Street. The theme was ‘Vegas style’ and entertainment was provided by C.J. Berube, an Elvis tribute artist. Proceeds support Soroptimist projects that help women and girls in the community. Applications are being accepted for the Women’s Opportunity Award, a cash award granted to a woman with dependents who is going back to school. Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is also accepting applications for the Violet Richardson award, which is granted to girls aged 14 to 17 who volunteer in the community and display leadership attributes. Proceeds also assist with the Mother Daughter conference, Power of a Girl, to be held Feb. 2, 2013, for moms and daughters aged 11 to 14. For more information or applications, contact Soroptimist president Dolly Berg at 403391-8179.

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Carolyn Martindale, City Editor, 403-314-4326 Fax 403-341-6560 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

ANTIQUE SHOW, SALE Find some unique items, and some antiques too, for the Christmas season. The 22nd annual Red Deer Christmas Antique Furniture and Collectables Show and Sale is coming up. Visitors to the show can find country crafts too. It will run Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held at Prairie and Parkland Pavilions at Westerner Park. All proceeds from the coat check will benefit the Royal Air Cadets No. 7. Come and see the 450 booths. Cost is $8 for adults. Children 14 and under get in free.

Serious crime levels falling BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

LACOMBE

Lacombe’s police department was busier last year, but saw levels for most common offences drop. The department took 4,998 calls last year, a 13 per cent jump from the 4,434 that came in 2010, recent statistics show. On the plus side, crime levels in most key categories were down. Crimes against persons dropped from 203 in 2010 to 149 last year — a nearly 26 per cent decline. The number of motor vehicle thefts reported sank to 24 from 90 a year earlier, a 67 per cent drop. Break and enters were cut in half to 30 from 60 in 2010. Fraud offences went to 46 from 60 and drug crimes dropped to 50 from 73.

Police Chief Gary Leslie said demographics might play a role. The community has a young population and the 15-member force has worked hard to connect with residents. “We are a 24-hour police service that’s very proactive. We’re big on communitybased policing,” said Leslie. Lacombe Police Service has also embraced a staff resource officer program to bring local students and police officers together. One crime category that is not following the trend and shot up last year is theft under $5,000. Leslie said “car prowling” is to blame. Thieves, mostly young offenders, go from vehicle to vehicle taking whatever they can get. It’s become a big enough problem that

police have launched the “Hide It, Lock It or Lose It.” program to encourage residents to protect their valuables. To get a better sense of community policing priorities, an online survey was set up in the spring of 2011. It showed crimes against persons, scams and traffic offences were the top three local concerns. A Lacombe Police Service member sits on the Provincial Police Advisory Committee dealing with domestic violence and other related groups as part of an effort to deal with crimes against people. A four-month pilot project to dedicate a community peace officer to enforcing traffic laws was recently turned into a permanent position by Lacombe city council. Dealing with scams is complicated because most originate outside the community. Leslie said police have tried to educate the public to be aware. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

FIRST TRACKS

CRAFTS, COOKING AT PARKLAND NURSERY Craftspeople and cooks will showcase their efforts at a series of sales at Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre. The events run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 24 and Dec. 8 and 15. Admission is a nonperishable item for the Red Deer Food Bank. Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre is located three minutes east of 30th Avenue on Hwy. 11. More information is available by calling 403-3465613.

WOMEN’S MINISTER COMING The federal minister for status of women will attend the launch of a project to help immigrant women on Friday. The Women’s Economic Security Project will identify employment issues facing immigrant women in the Red Deer, Ponoka, Olds and Lacombe areas and then develop a plan to overcome them. The Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association received a $300,000 federal grant over three years to fund the effort. Rona Ambrose, minister of public works and government services and status of women, will attend the program’s launch at 10:45 a.m. in Red Deer College’s Margaret Parsons Theatre.

GIVE US A CALL The Advocate invites its readers to help cover news in Central Alberta. We would like to hear from you if you see something worthy of coverage. And we would appreciate hearing from you if you see something inaccurate in our pages. We strive for complete, accurate coverage of Central Alberta and are happy to correct any errors we may commit. Call 403-314-4333.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Taking advantage of the fresh snow blanketing Red Deer, members of the Red Deer Nordic Ski Club make their own trails in the park in Eastview Estates on Thursday night. With a little more snow on the ground, cross-country ski trail grooming will begin at Great Chief Park, Heritage Ranch and River Bend Golf and Recreation Area. But for the time being, skiers will have to set their own trails where they can find deep enough snow.

TIM GUILBAULT

Funeral Wednesday The funeral service will be held on Wednesday for a former Red Deer city councillor who was found dead in his Innisfail-area weekend home. Tim Guilbault, 58, of Calgary was found dead on Monday afternoon at his Red Lodge Estates acreage near Innisfail. His son, Aaron Guilbault, 31, has been charged with second-degree murder in his death. Aaron is to return to court on Nov. 21. Tim is also survived by his daughter Caroline Guilbault of Red Deer; two grandchildren, Ethan and Lucas Tymko; his second family Joanne Richard and her children Sebastien and Katherine; and Tim’s seven siblings. He was predeceased by his father Severin Guilbault in 1992. Tim Guilbault’s funeral will be on Wednesday in the Sanctuary at CrossRoads Church at 1 p.m. Memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Mental Health Association in Red Deer at 5017 50th Ave. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www. parklandfuneralhomes.com Funeral arrangements are by Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium. It will be the second funeral in a week for the family. Tim’s mother Hildegard Guilbault, 87, died on Monday. Her funeral was Friday in Red Deer. Tim Guilbault served three terms on Red Deer city council from 1986 to 1995. He was born on Jan 10, 1954, in Glendon and raised on the family farm outside of Red Deer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a masters degree in Communication Studies. Over his career he worked for Red Deer Co-op, Novacor Chemicals in Joffre, Union Carbide, Halliburton and CEDA International Corp. The last few years, he worked in Calgary in the oil service industry and finally as vice-president of human resources for Brookfield Residential.

Youth addict funding sought BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF It will take longer than expected for a long-term residential treatment facility for youth with drug or alcohol addictions to be up and running in Central Alberta. McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association has been developing the six-bed facility for over a year and was hoping to open the facility in December. Programs manager Christine Stewart said she is still waiting to hear from service groups and companies interested in funding the project. She has also applied for government grants. “The latest case scenario would be March, and if someone steps forward with some funds sooner than that then we’ll get started earlier,” Stewart explained. McMan plans to run a three-to-sixmonth residential treatment facility within 30 minutes of Red Deer for youth age 12 to 18. McMan raised $1,355 at a luncheon fundraiser in September and needs to raise $50,000 to $100,000 for a down payment on a building and property. “There are a few acreages out there that would be just perfect for what we

need with very little renovations required.” McMan, a non-profit agency, runs the Protection of Children Abusing Drugs (PChAD) program in Red Deer. It’s a 10-day, five-bed detox program for teens with counselling by Alberta Health Services. PChAD allows a guardian or parents of a minor who is abusing alcohol or drugs to apply to provincial court for an apprehension and confinement order for detox. The new residential program would not be a locked-down facility. “We’ve got our policies and procedures together. We’ve got our training lined up ready to go. We’ve got staff semi in place. We just need a building.” Donations can be dropped off at the McMan office in West Park at 219 3722 57th Ave. McMan has a wish list that includes furniture, electronics, books, and more for the facility, and will also be raising money to subsidize residential treatment for families. The cost of the service is estimated at $600 a day. For more information, contact Stewart at 403-506-8961. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Electronic transit fare system coming BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF City transit buses will be rolling out a new $895,000 electronic fare collection system in late 2013. An automated system will be installed on 51 buses and will provide accurate fare data and a precise tally of riders boarding the buses. City transit manager Kevin Joll said the existing system is old, dilapidated and problematic to replace parts. The department has purchased used units from other

transit systems in the past but that has not proven sustainable. “The maintenance costs will be less right up front,” said Joll. “There’s a win right there. There’s also the chance we’ll collect more fares because of the accuracy.” Ongoing support costs are estimated at $20,000 annually. Riders will still be able to drop coins in the box but will also have the option of using a registered pre-paid fare card or a proximity card that is swiped at the fare box. A tone will sound if the fare is short. Joll said if riders lose their cards, they

will be able to de-process the chip at one of the shops where the cards are sold. Drivers will no longer have to fight darkness to count the handfuls of pennies dropped in the box to determine fare accuracy. “We really wanted to have better tracking on fares and accurate information on ridership and you can get that on an automated fare box,” said Joll. City council approved the new project at its capital budget meeting on Tuesday. The buses are expected to be outfitted by the fall of 2013. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

RELIGION

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Clergy battling burnout A little-noted victim of the current college was something even greater economic recession was the nonprof- than improving preaching. it College of Preachers in WashingIt was to renew the ministries of ton, D.C. burned-out clergy exhausted by the For nearly 80 years it had served daily demands of shepherding their the continuing-education needs of flocks. clergy of all faiths, but The college offered the ceased operations in occasion to meet and share 2008. with fellow clergy and learn Nearly every week from their experiences. through the years, the More recent statistics on college had attracted a clergy burnout are elusive, fresh group of clergybut in 2010 The New York men and clergywomen, Times reported that “memequipping them to rebers of the clergy now sufturn to their congregafer from obesity, hypertentions with more comsion and depression at rates pelling preaching and higher than most Americans teaching. ... Their use of antidepresIt proved to be a sigsants has risen, while their DAVID nificant mission. life expectancy has fallen. YOUNT Many would change jobs if Over time, churchgothey could.” ers exhaust their clergy’s repertoire of Bible Clergy across the decommentary and inspinominations are further rational stories. pressed to raise funds to keep their A typical Protestant congregation own parishes afloat. in America has but a single pastor Daniel Sherman, regional direcexclusively engaged in preaching to tor of the Pastor Care Network, a his or her flock. support group for clergy and their He or she seldom finds the occa- families, reports that 1,500 pastors sion to hear a new sermon or share leave their ministry each month due to burnout, conflict or moral the wisdom of other preachers. Years ago, I had been invited to failure. Sherman adds that nearly onejoin the governing board of the college, which today stands empty in fourth of clergy have been fired or the shadow of the Washington Na- pressured to resign at least once in their careers. tional Cathedral. One-third feel burned out within By the time I was elected chairman a few years later, I had discov- the first five years after ordination. ered that the critical mission of the Close to half of pastors say that

FAITH

Centre for Spiritual Living 11:00 a.m. Celebration Service Rev. JK Bryant www.cslreddeer.org #3 - 6315 Horn Street

Balmoral Bible Chapel 403-347-5450

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.) 10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Bob Shorten

"The Tower of Babel" Genesis 11 Verses 1-9

Children's Sunday School 2-1/2 - Grade 5 www.balmoralchapel.ca

they have experienced depression or burnout to the extent that they needed to take a leave of absence from the ministry. Over half of pastors’ wives and 7 of 10 pastors acknowledge that they have no close friends. Sherman concludes that these numbers tell only half of the story. “The other half is that congregations don’t know or understand the nature of pastoral stress.” Clearly, their ability to convey the wisdom of their faiths to parishioners does not guarantee that ministers take sufficient care of themselves. The denominations themselves attempt to minimize clergy burnout. The United Methodist Church urges its ministers to take annual vacations. The Episcopal, Baptist and Lutheran churches advise their clergy to take a day off each week to compensate for workings Sundays. The Rabbinical Assembly urges rabbis to take sabbatical leaves every few years. Catholic priests are required to make a retreat every year. David Yount is the author of 14 books on faith, spirituality, and confident living, including “Growing in Faith” (Seabury). He answers readers at P.O. Box 2758, Woodbridge, VA 22193 and dyount31@verizon.net.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA

KNOX

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560

Minister The Rev. Wayne Reid Remembrance Day Service "Lest We Forget"

3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

Reaching Inward, Outward and Upward for Christ

9:00 am Sunday School Breakfast 10:30 am Compassion Canada 3901-44 Street 403-347-7900 www.bethanybaptist.ab.ca Pastor Dennis Burriss Pastor Peter Erratt

10:30 a.m. Worship Service Speaker: David Richardson e-mail: info@firstbaptistrd.ca www.firstbaptistrd.ca

Central Alberta Baha’is mark the 195th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Baha’i Faith, November 12th. Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings proclaim the unity of religion and the fundamental oneness of humanity, and contain prescriptions for the personal and societal requirements of a future global society. Humanity is undergoing a transition to its age of maturity, and that the peaceful unification of the humanity is now possible. For neighborhood devotional gatherings, children’s classes or study circles, call 343-0091. www.bahainews.ca

SATURDAY, NOV. 17 St. Andrew’s United Church Bazaar and Tea will be on Nov. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church auditorium in Lacombe. There will be crafts and baking including Christmas puddings and fruitcakes. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes will be served for a donation. Phone 403-782-2032. Sunnybrook United Church Bazaar and Coffee Party takes place on Nov. 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be crafts, bake table, white elephant sale and more. Phone 403-347-6073. UPCOMING EVENTS Steve Bell Trio in concert: Keening for the Dawn CD release tour stops at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church on Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 from the church (403-887-8811) or from Scott’s Parables (403-342-7477) or online at www.stevebell.com, or toll-free at 1-800-854-3499. Enjoy songs from Advent and Christmas, and more.

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU

Sunday, Nov. 11

CC GOOD SHEPHERD ELCIC 40 Holmes St.

403-340-1022

Worship and CrossRoads Kids (Infant to Gr. 6) Sunday, Nov. 11 - BE FREE: Free to Love 9:00am, 11:00am and 6:30pm Sudanese Service at 11:00am in the Chapel AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA

New Pastor: Rev. Marc Jerry 38105 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2 (403) 347-6425

www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca

WORSHIP SUNDAY 10:30 AM Holy Communion at All Services

The Anglican Church of Canada Sunday, Nov. 11

ST. LEONARD’SON THE HILL “A Church For All Ages” 43 Avenue & 44 Street

Everyone Welcome

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL

BAHÁ'í Faith

FRIDAY, NOV. 16 Visions Country Gospel Concert will be held at Blackfalds United Church, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, and free for youth and children ages 16 years and under. A silent auction will be held, and refreshments will be served. See Blackfaldsunitedchurch.com, or call 403-885-4780. The Lost and Found Family movie will be shown at Balmoral Bible Chapel on Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. Open to the public, there will also be free admission, free popcorn, and free child care. This is a family movie about a woman who inherits a home occupied by a foster family where she finds herself making unexpected connections with a rebellious teenager and the rest of the unwanted kids. Phone 403-347-5450. Donations of winter clothing will be accepted to be distributed to the homeless through Berachah Place.

CHURCH

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

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

West Park Presbyterian

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Boomtown Trail Cowboy Church meets the second and last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Elnora Drop In Centre. Cowboy boots and hats welcome. Next dates are Nov. 14 and 28. For more information, call 403-749-2047 and 403749-3361.

FIRST BAPTIST

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Wreck-It Ralph just about crashes At the BY LINDA BARNARD SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

Wreck-It Ralph Two stars (out of four) Rated: G Wreck-It Ralph’s not bad. He’s just pixilated that way. Disney’s latest 3D animation takes us back to the arcade for the story of misunderstood basher WreckIt Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly), the villain of an ’80s smash-and-build videogame called Fix-It Felix Jr. Ralph’s old-school, eight-bit animation — and cameos by the game stars of yesteryear when PacMan fever was in full flush — will serve as a nostalgic hook for the moms and dads who buy the movie tickets. They’ll love the in-jokes — both visual and verbal — that will send them back to the days of acidwashed jeans and afternoons at the arcade. Their little ones will get caught up in the hyperrealism and brilliant colours of the more modern games invented for the flick. It’s win-win for Disney, even if the movie starts out as a funny high scorer but limps into a second half as flat as those quarters we once pumped into arcade machines long ago. After the machines are turned off for the night inside Mr. Litwak’s arcade (which is something of an anachronism in itself), Ralph gives in to dreams of a better life. He’s sick of being a homewrecker

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Disney’s latest 3D animation takes us back to the arcade for the story of misunderstood basher Wreck-It Ralph. and wants to be a good guy, just like that darned Felix (voiced with a hopeful grin by 30 Rock’s Jack McBrayer). For 30 years, Felix has been fixing the fancy apartment building home of the likable Nicelanders as soon as Ralph starts wrecking it. Their hero gets cheers, pies and shiny medals while Ralph nets only scorn and fear. It’s enough to give a nine-foot-tall, 643-pound guy a complex. Ralph shares his angst with the rest of the video game evildoers, including Dr. Eggman from Sonic The Hedgehog and Zangief from Street Fighter, at a support session Bad-Anon. Held after hours at the arcade and facilitated by Clyde the orange ghost from Pac-Man, sorrows can always be drowned later at Tapper. Borrowing from the behind-the-curtain sensibili-

ties of Monsters, Inc., the game characters can escape their machines and move from game to game via power ports emptying into Game Central Station. But that freedom isn’t without risk, as poor Q*bert has learned. Inadvertently stumbling into the modern mayhem of new and frighteningly realistic shooting game Hero’s Duty gives Ralph inspiration to nab a medal of his own after he sees one is up for grabs for the topscoring player. He’ll have to get past pneumatic Space Marine Sgt. Calhoun (Jane Lynch), a gal who is packing a nasty attitude and lethal weapons to match. She leads square-jawed platoons in a quest to exterminate vicious, mutating Cy-Bugs.

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Halo 4: An epic fight to save humanity

CHRIS CAMPBELL

GAME ON

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Bill Bourne (centre) will perform with Tippy Agogo, as well as virtuoso guitarist Madagascar Slim, drummer Michelle Josef and bassist Moses Gregg at Red Deer’s The Vat on Thursday.

Bourne returns with rhythmic melodies BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Rhythmic melodies are created with tin cans and Ethiopian-inspired mouth music on Bill Bourne’s latest inventive collaborative album, Amoeba Collective. This time out, the eclectic Juno Award-winning Bourne teams up with Edmonton’s “one-man band,” Tippy Agogo, as well as virtuoso guitarist Madagascar Slim, drummer Michelle Josef and bassist Moses Gregg. The new band creates spontaneous, unexpected sounds that are textural and layered. Most songs were recorded in one take, without prior rehearsals, on the just released Amoeba Collective CD, said Bourne. Bourne will perform with Agogo and the other band members at Red Deer’s The Vat on Thursday. “We were aiming to make music that was liberated and free, not necessarily from a preconceived idea,” added the Innisfail-area native. The impromptu vibe is evident on tunes such as Tin Metal, upon which Agogo plays tin cans, along with a “sub-tonal snare drum,” which had the snare removed and was tuned to a bass drum sound. Agogo admitted he had no plans to introduce a tune he’d written in high

school when the group sat down to jam for the album. All of a sudden the music he’d first conceived in Grade 11 came back to him, “and I said, ‘Let’s do this.’ ” Tin Metal contains some heavy metal riffs. “But it’s lighter, like it’s almost mocking heavy metal,” said Agogo, who believes this will be obvious to anybody’s who knows hard rock chording, or has attempted to play it “with a couple of buddies in the garage.” Agogo, 50, is a true original in Alberta music circles. He was born as Demian Mark in California, but moved through Central America, all over the U.S. and Canada with his mother, who was an ethno-musicologist. His mom introduced him to various kinds of aboriginal throat singing, including the mouth music of Ethiopia. Agogo described the layered and looped vocals he recreated on the tune Marketplace as sounding like a more mellow and “less scary” version of bagpipes. The desert air must remove some shrillness from Ethiopian throats, joked Agogo, who uses his voice as an instrument on several tunes on the album, including Yo Mojo. Bourne really enjoyed collaborating with Agogo, who often mimics bird and percussive sounds, in a way that’s similar to beatboxing.

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Halo 4 Platform: Xbox 360 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Microsoft ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 4.5 stars (out of 5) I had my feet firmly planted in the classic Halo camp, happy that developer Bungie had left the fates of Master Chief and Cortana nebulous and uncertain. Then I played Halo 4 by new developer 343 Industries, and darned if I’m not giddy to re-enter the fight to save humanity after I was ready to leave it for dead at the end of Halo: Reach. A new enemy has risen in the wake of Master Chief’s four-year cryosleep. He awakens to new dangers and his artificial intelligence companion, Cortana, nearing the end of her shelf life. Multiple story threads pull the adventure in captivating new directions, so playing through the 10-hour campaign is both fun and visually stunning. Just know going in that you’ll have to dedicate a massive chunk of your console’s hard drive to the mandatory game installation. 343 did an excellent job of keeping the layout and playing experience similar to Halo’s predecessors, so there was not a huge logic gap from previous games to this one. Developers also made small but noticeable tweaks to put their stamp on the franchise (gun loadouts, multiplayer modes, etc.) and nothing feels wasted or

overdone. Once in multiplayer, the familiar tropes await. The Forge map creator remains one of the most robust and enjoyable aspects of this series, and the ability to customize just about anything is outstanding. Remember, the gems created by other users offer the real experimental fun. I dislike game franchises hanging around too long, but Halo 4 does a fantastic job of giving us what we like while changing just enough to give it new life.

Medal of Honor: Warfighter Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC Genre: Shooter Publisher: EA Games ESRB Rating: M, for Mature Grade: 2.5 stars Medal of Honor: Warfighter disappoints because this franchise used to steer the wheel of innovation in military shooters, but now it relaxes in the back seat. There’s nothing to hate

about Warfighter, but nothing stands out, either, and that is telling. The classic tropes of first-person shooters are here: Run to cover, pick off evildoers, watch occasionally dramatic cutscenes, partake in a high-speed chase, bomb enemy encampments. These events are par for the course, but while enjoyable, they never raise the bar. The game’s only standout mission features one part stealth and another part driving. I loved the mission’s originality, even if it’s surrounded by stereotypical missions of crawling through snow or pelting enemy forces from the relative safety of an armored helicopter. While all the online multiplayer modes are done well, the Fireteam mode is truly outstanding. This two-man-team system requires cooperation and rewards tactical play. Legions will probably buy this release, but I doubt anyone will deem it wildly compelling. Follow Chris Campbell @campbler or email him at game_on_games@mac. com

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Making her mark in a man’s world BOND MATRIARCH JUDI DENCH REFLECTS ON HER SEVEN-FILM REIGN WITH 007 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Judi Dench is thrown directly into the action in Skyfall, her seventh James Bond film. consider herself to be knowledgeable. But in fact, it wasn’t about what she said, it was about how she conducted herself, how she rehearsed, how she thought about the play, her dedication to the play and the audience, her work ethic.” Dench recalls Mendes as “very knowledgeable at the time.” “I remember saying to him, ‘Could I possibly try something one way?’ ” And he said, ‘You can but it won’t work,’ ” says Dench. ”When my opportunity came in this film, he suggested something to me and I said, ‘Well I can do that but it won’t work.’ ” There is, though, another reason why Skyfall is a significant Bond film for Dench, though it’s one that needs to be forewarned by frantically waving one’s arms and screaming “spoiler alert!” — so proceed reading with caution. Skyfall is Dench’s final Bond film. In it, she bequeaths the role to Ralph Fiennes. It has been a hard secret to keep, Dench says, especially to her 15-year-old grandson. Talking too much about it, she warns, and “we’ll all be shot at dawn.” “It’s 17 years of working with one of the most extraordinary actresses ever,” says Bond producer Barbara Broccoli. “She’s brought so much dimension to this character. It’s very difficult to end that chapter. But it ends with enormous dignity and I think it’s one of her finest performances. It’s very bittersweet. She will be well-remembered for playing this role.” That this is the end of her run with Bond comes as no relief to Dench. “Certainly not,” she says. “No, certainly not. I could go on for years. Maybe I’ll come back as a ghost. Now that would be Shakespearean.”

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NEW YORK — Nothing is so much of a boys’ club as a James Bond movie. That is, except when Judi Dench is on screen. As MI6 head M, Dench has been the Bond matriarch: the strong-willed, no-nonsense mainstay of feminine authority in a movie franchise that has, more often than not, featured slightly more superficial womanly traits. Skyfall is Dench’s seventh Bond film, an unimpeachable reign that has encompassed both the Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan eras of the British spy. For a number of reasons, Skyfall is her most notable Bond film. For the first time, Dench isn’t just dictating orders from headquarters, but is thrown directly into the action when a former MI6 agent (Javier Bardem) is bent on revenge against her. “It’s very nice to be out from behind the desk,” Dench said from London. “It’s extremely nice to get a go in the field, as it were, and get a bit of the action. It made me feel very grown-up. It’s not just the fellas who are spinning about and shooting guns — I get a go.” As soon as Dench entered the world of Bond, she made it clear she was a force to be reckoned with — certainly not one that some gun-toting playboy would push around. Introducing herself to Bond in 1995’s Goldeneye, the bourbon-drinking M promptly informs Brosnan’s Bond that she isn’t a “bean-counter,” as Bond admits to thinking. “Good, because I think you’re a sexist, misogynist dinosaur,” retorts M. “A relic of the Cold War, whose boyish charms, though wasted on me, obviously appealed to the young lady I sent out to evaluate you.” She then states she has “the balls” to send Bond to his death, if need be. Gulp. “A man saying that to Bond is one thing, but a woman saying that to him was quite another,” says Dench. Partly because of that scene, Dench considered the role a “cracking” one. She says she didn’t then realize the import many would assign to a woman playing M, or the length that her service would turn out to be. Her husband, the late Michael Williams, cheered the decision: “He thought living with a Bond woman was very exciting.” So over seven films and 17 years, the 77-year-old Dench — a revered Shakespearean actress of the British stage and films such as Notes on a Scandal and Shakespeare in Love — has, like other legendary stage actors from Alec Guinness (Star Wars) to Ian McKellen (Lord of the Rings), become best known to many for a blockbuster movie franchise. Dench inherited the role of M from Robert Brown, who played the character from 1983’s Octopussy through 1989’s License to Kill. Bernard Lee — whom Dench calls a hero of hers — initiated Ian Fleming’s secret service head, playing him for 11 films, from 1962’s Dr. No to 1979’s Moonraker. (John Huston and Edward Fox also sat in for M for a film each.) Skyfall director Sam Mendes previously worked with Dench when he was a hotshot 24-year-old director mounting The Cherry Orchard in the West End. “She was the first bona fide great actor I had ever worked with,” says Mendes. “I learned more from watching her, the way she worked, than I ever had before. She would never think of herself as a teacher. She has too much humility and too much grace to

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A word to parents: these scenes are intense and more than a little scary, so have a hand ready to offer for younger audience members. Ralph bolts for the candy-coloured world of race game Sugar Rush, reluctantly teaming up with smartmouth shorty Vanellope von Schweetz (Sarah Silverman, making so many duty-doody jokes you want to flush her) to keep his medal and his honour. It’s here that Wreck-It Ralph crashes thanks to a sugar overload. And the race game’s boss, King Candy (Alan Tudyk), works a strange, effeminate vibe that’s kind of creepy. First-time feature director Rich Moore (Futurama, The Simpsons) teams with writers Phil Johnston (Cedar Rapids) and Jennifer Lee to give us a cast of characters worried about becoming obsolete, or worse, locked out of their games. The message that not only is there no place like home, but you should be content with your place in it (and not forget how deep the friendship pool runs), comes through loud and clear. Noisy, frenetic and colourful, Wreck-It Ralph is the kind of popcorn muncher that lures families to the multiplex with a promise of keeping kids quiet for 90 minutes. It doesn’t come close to Pixar’s hallmark of delivering animation with a compelling story and fully developed characters, but if your aim is to keep a 10-year-old entertained, you could do worse. There is an Easter Egg included that’s not hidden in a video game and for that, make sure you get settled in seats in time to see the lovely (mostly) black-and-white silent short Paperman. The animation is set in 1960s New York where a paper pusher has a chance encounter with a fellow Manhattan office worker who may just be the girl of his dreams. Helmed by first-timer John Kahrs, it’s pure magic. Linda Barnard is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

said different perspectives are achieved every time he changes musical partners. He compares the improvisational quality of the music he made with Agogo to jazz. It’s not overly orchestrated, “everything that happens is open.” At age 58, Bourne remains a musical chameleon, having previously paired with Alan McLeod, Shannon Johnson, Lester Quitzau, Hans Stamer, Eivor Palsdottir, Jasmine Ohlhauser and Pa Joe, to creative tuneful permutations inspired by blues, world beat, Cajun, Celtic, folk, Latin, funk and more. Making the Amoeba Collective CD was gratifying because of the joy that’s inherent in the music, said Bourne, who contributed tunes such as the bluesy Bobby Johnson and the ominous Scarecrow Murders. The former was inspired by Tina Turner’s decision to ride in a van with her band instead of travelling in a limousine the last time she performed in Edmonton. Bourne said he was impressed by Turner embodying such democratic spirit. “That’s the spirit of (late bluesman) Robert Johnson,” for whom the song is named. The latter atmospheric song was written a while ago, while Bourne was in the Yukon. “I’m still not sure what that one’s about, but it’s eerie,” he said. The Yukon is also where he conceived the lyrics to Old Crow, about a town of the same name. Bourne said its inhabitants originally lived a few kilometres away, “where the Porcupine River flows into the Yukon River.” But when the boundary was set between the Yukon and Alaska, the largely aboriginal population decided “they wanted to move up the river to our side — and we’re lucky to have them.” There’s a $15 cover charge for the 9:30 p.m. show. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 403-346-5636. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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RONA SHAREHOLDER HOPES CEO DEPARTURE SPURS TALK WITH LOWE’S MONTREAL — One of Rona’s largest shareholders says the home-improvement retailer’s board should launch discussions with U.S. rival Lowe’s following the sudden departure of long-time chief executive Robert Dutton. Irwin Michael, portfolio manager of Toronto-based ABC Funds, said Rona needs to undertake major change in the face of years of poor results and a weak retailing environment. “One major way might be talking to Lowe’s or someone else who might bring on new fresh ideas,” Michael said in an interview Friday after Dutton’s departure was announced by the company. “Clearly, retailing has changed dramatically and you’ve got a tremendous competitor in Home Depot... the best course would be probably to open up discussions with Lowe’s.” Michael said he was surprised by Dutton’s resignation, since he appeared to be firmly in control of the company he had headed for 20 years.

TMX GROUP CUTS POSITIONS AS IT INTEGRATES ACQUISITIONS TORONTO — TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) plans to cut 100 jobs over the next 12 months as part of its integration of a clearing house and rival exchange it acquired as part of a takeover by a group of Canadian financial services players. The stock exchange operator’s president and chief executive, Thomas Kloet, announced the job cuts on Friday in a quarterly conference call with analysts. “Corporate support functions are now in the process of being integrated across the companies which will deliver both operational efficiencies and cost savings,” he said. TMX Group had about 1,300 employees overall at the end of September, including about 400 that recently joined the Toronto-based company, mostly from the takeover of the Alpha Exchange and CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. — The Canadian Press

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Leah Clewlow stocks shelves at the new George Richards Big & Tall Menswear in Southpointe Common at No. 185, 2004 Gaetz Ave., the former premises of Scrapbookers Paradise. The store, which carries larger-sized clothing, is scheduled to open next Thursday and celebrate its grand opening on Friday. George Richards is owned by Grafton-Fraser Inc., which also operates Mr. Big & Tall Menswear.

Lakefront revitalization eyed BUSINESS OWNERS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOP NOV. 20 BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Owners of businesses and commercial property are being asked to help develop a revitalization strategy for downtown Sylvan Lake. Many were recently surveyed about their needs, and ideas for boosting retail activity along the lakefront, and they are being encouraged to participate in a Nov. 20 workshop where the survey responses will be reviewed and a plan formulated. “It’s the first time that the town has undertaken this kind of a polling of opinion and insights in the business district,” said Dean Clark, managing director of Calgary consulting firm Canadian Ventures Inc. Canadian Ventures was hired by the Town of Sylvan Lake to direct the process, with the Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce playing an active role as well. The town and chamber met with Sylvan Lake’s downtown business community in the spring to discuss concerns about the loss of shops and consumer traffic. Some measures were taken as a result, said chamber executive director Catherine Bais, such as relocating a couple of the town’s farmers market events to the downtown. But it was felt that a more structured ap-

proach was needed, which led to the hiring of Canadian Ventures. Matthew Cornall, Sylvan Lake’s economic development officer, said Clark brings expertise to the process and will also provide research related to the downtown’s situation. In addition to the survey, which consisted of more than 30 questions on everything from challenges to ideas for change, Clark will have feedback from one-on-one interviews he conducted. He’ll discuss these at the workshop, and suggest actions individual businesses and property owners can take to improve their situations. Clark also said that a goal will be to formulate a group strategy. “We don’t want to presume what this group will look like — is it going to be a BRZ (business revitalization zone), is it going to be a downtown revitalization association, is it going to be a co-op? We don’t know.” Cornall said it’s important that the affected businesses and property owners be the ones to drive change, rather than the town or chamber. “The best way that they can help themselves is to come together as a group.” He added, however, that the town and chamber will continue to provide whatever support they can.

SYLVAN LAKE Cornall said he’s anxious to see what comes out of the workshop. “When you get a bunch of innovative, hard-working entrepreneurs around the room, feeding on each other’s energy, you’d be amazed at the ideas that pop up at that meeting and take hold.” Sylvan Lake’s downtown has been hurt in recent years by the closure of several landmark businesses, including Cobbs AG Foods, True Value Hardware and Smuggler’s Inn. Meanwhile, alternate commercial areas have popped up in the form of Ryders Square, Beju Industrial Park and Hewlett Park Landing. Clark said relief will not come quickly, even with initiatives like the downtown revitalization project. “It takes time for these (negative) impacts to show and it takes time to remediate them too.” Bais already sees reason for optimism. She pointed to some unique shops that have opened in the downtown, as well as recently announced plans to renovate the empty Cobb’s AG Foods building into a shopping centre. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

MLA Dallas headed to Middle East Canada’s future WILL MEET WITH GOVERNMENT, OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Things can get hot in a hurry when you’re a politician. But the temperature change will be more than figurative for Red Deer South MLA Cal Dallas when he travels from frigid Alberta to the scorching United Arab Emirates this weekend. Dallas, who is Alberta’s minister of International and I n t e r g o v e r n m e n - Cal Dallas tal Relations, will spend 10 days in the Middle East as part of a trip that will also include stops in Bahrain and Kuwait. On his itinerary will be meetings with the UAE ministers of energy and economy, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council

and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In Bahrain he’ll speak with the deputy prime minister of economic and business development, and in Kuwait he’ll visit the minister of oil and the Kuwait Finance House. Dallas will also meet with industry representatives in all three countries, and is scheduled to attend the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference. One of the largest gatherings of its kind in the world, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference is expected to attract 45,000 attendees. “There are going to be delegates at that conference from around the globe,” said Dallas. “It’s a chance for us to talk about the Alberta opportunities, both from an investment attraction perspective but also opportunities to do business with Alberta companies.” Despite the fact the energy industry in the Middle East is a mature one, Dallas said a great deal of Alberta technology is marketable there.

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Loonie dips amid fiscal cliff concerns BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Canadian dollar closed below parity with the U.S. dollar Friday on worries about the fallout from a string of tax hikes and deep spending cuts set to automatically go into effect in the U.S. in the new year. The loonie was down 0.09 of a cent at 99.87 cents US as worries about the knockon effects from those hikes and cuts sent traders to the perceived safe haven of U.S. Treasuries. The fiscal cliff label refers to a string of tax increases and steep spending cuts

aimed at cutting the deficit which are set to take effect at the first of the year. If they are allowed to take full effect, the cuts and tax increases will total about at least half a trillion dollars and take a big chunk out of GDP, in 2013. Failure to come up with a compromise would likely tip the U.S. back into recession and drag down other economies with it. Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney said Thursday that the fiscal cliff is the most imminent threat facing the Canadian economy.

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bright: OECD BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The 21st century may not exactly belong to Canada, but according to a major world economic body the country is going to do pretty well. In fact, the Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development sees Canada among the world’s leading economic lights over the next 50 years. In issuing its long-term view of how it expects world economies to unfold, the OECD says Canada will continue to lead the Group of Seven industrialized economies in average annual growth over the next half century. And it will also be near the top on a percapita basis — possibly a truer measure of success — with only Japan sneaking ahead. The economic research organization, which represents most of the world’s biggest industrialized economies, predicts Canada’s real gross domestic product will average 2.2 per cent growth in the next half century. Of the other G7 nations, only the United States and the United Kingdom with 2.1 per cent average advances come close. That doesn’t mean Canada will beat all industrialized nations, however. Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Norway — whose economies are too small for admittance to the G7 club — are projected to experience even stronger average growth rates. In part, Canada’s superior growth rates are based on expectations that its labour force will continue to grow, although more slowly in the age of retiring baby boomers. Some countries, like Japan and Germany, are likely to experience outright contraction, which is why they do well on the per capita measure. “For Canada, it’s a fairly young population, fairly well-educated workforce and you have all these natural resources that give you higher growth than other countries,” said Matthias Rumpf, a spokesman with the organization.

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher after two days of losses amid worries about the knock-on effects from the U.S. economy going over the so-called fiscal cliff. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 5.75 points to 12,196.8 while the TSX Venture Exchange added 2.24 points to 1,300.92. The fiscal cliff label refers to a string of tax increases and steep spending cuts aimed at cutting the deficit which are set to take effect at the first of the year. If they are allowed to take full effect, the cuts and tax increases will total about at least half a trillion dollars and take a big chunk out of GDP, in 2013. Failure to come up with a compromise would likely tip the U.S. back into

recession and drag down other economies with it. “I think now all focus, all emphasis, all the world is watching, is fiscal cliff, said Sadiq Adatia, chief investment officer at Sun Life Global Investment. “And how the U.S. is going to deal with this fiscal cliff will determine how everything goes. And there will be no new money going in (the markets) until (traders) see some sort of resolution there.” Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says the fiscal cliff is the most imminent threat facing the Canadian economy. Traders found little comfort from an early afternoon announcement by President Barack Obama that he is inviting congressional and business leaders to a meeting next week for talks

aimed at finding a compromise. But he made it clear that spending cuts must be combined with new revenue, adding he would not accept any approach that isn’t balanced and does not include the wealthy paying more taxes. Republicans say raising tax rates on the wealthiest Americans is a non-starter. The Canadian dollar was down 0.09 of a cent at 99.87 cents US. The loonie has lost almost nine-tenths of a cent over the past two sessions as worries about the fiscal cliff pushed investors to the perceived safe haven of U.S. Treasuries. New York indexes were mostly little changed after registering their worst declines of the year over the last two sessions as investors worry that taxes on

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DALLAS: Push for trade “This provides fertile ground for Alberta-based businesses and entrepreneurs whose products and technologies are seen globally as on the leading edge of responsible energy development.” He plans to emphasize Alberta’s commitment to clean energy technology, innovation investment and environmental monitoring. Dallas said he’ll also push for increased trade and co-operation in agriculture when he meets with UAE food product importers and the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority. “It’s always good to focus on more market segments than just energy, because Alberta is about a lot more than energy.” A provincial government release estimated the cost of the trip, which will include Dallas’s chief of staff, at approximately $49,600. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

get its next batch of international rescue loans by Nov. 16, when it has to roll over C5 billion in three-month treasury bills. Elsewhere on the corporate front, Robert Dutton, the top executive at home improvement retailer Rona (TSX:RON) is leaving the company after 20 years as president and chief executive. It also comes just months after the company fended off a takeover by American rival Lowe’s. Rona shares ran ahead 77 cents or 8.24 per cent to $10.12. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov.’12 $8.80 lower $593.90; Jan ’13 $8.80 lower $591.40; March ’13 $8.60 lower $589.40; May ’13 $8.20 higher $586.50; July ’13 $8.30 lower $583.00; Nov. ’13 $7.30 lower $536.80; Jan. ’14 $7.30 lower $539.50; March ’14 $7.30 lower $539.80; May ’14 $7.30 lower $539.80; July ’14 $7.30 lower $539.80; Nov. ’14 $7.30 lower $539.80. 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. Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 283,120 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 283,120.

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Trust between client and contractor works both ways. How can a homeowner expect honesty if they insist on cheating on taxes with cash payments?

Cash-only mentality ruining home improvement scene While television shows constantly reminds us Ca- avoids cash deals whenever he can. nadians about shoddy workmanship and unscrupuTrouble is, more than half the jobs he bids on lous home improvement contractors, there’s a grow- these days are firmly laid out as cash-only gigs by cliing problem that’s at least as large. ents right from the start. It’s more damaging to our society and goes unacBoth large businesses and small homeowners are knowledged because it comes from the taking this stance and it worries me. grass roots. Contractors caught in this squeeze eiThis problem is also mostly the fault of ther agree to take cash only (not including Canadian homeowners themselves. the GST, of course), or the work goes to More and more people are breaking some other tradesman who’s happy to stuff the law and paying only cash for conhis earnings under the mattress. struction and home renovation work, savCan you really expect contractors to act ing the GST in the process. In fact, my honestly with you when you begin the repolling of contractors tells me that this lationship by insisting on a crime involvdecay in morality is definitely on the rise. ing thousands of dollars of tax evasion? And while it could certainly be argued If you’re not committed to honesty, why that government can only bleed off so should your contractor be? much tax money before its citizens revolt Part of the growing problem of a cashby refusing to pay, the fact is that rules only construction industry comes from a are rules. government that’s addicted to taking an We can’t expect to live in a socialist unreasonable amount of our money, then STEVE country like ours, enjoying socialist benspending it on us so we love them the next MAXWELL efits at every turn, yet try to weasel out of time election day rolls around. paying for them. This is a fundamental flaw in our politiThe problem goes beyond the very imcal system and avoiding it demands a meaportant idea of doing the right thing, too. It also has sure of government morality that’s in short supply. everything to do with the kind of construction and This still doesn’t justify the fact that more and renovation industry we want to encourage in this more ordinary Canadians feel just fine about the country. kind of routine dishonesty that has ruined good One tradesman I know calls the growing cash-only countries in other parts of the world. marketplace an epidemic. I think he’s right. While it’s true that all businesses have to collect This guy wants to work honestly and that’s why he GST, contractors face a steeper challenge than most.

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with the exception of life, is replaceable and we, of course, concurred. As the waves lapped gently at the water’s edge, we raised a glass to humanity, concurring, as we did, that our existence should be savoured and enjoyed for every precious moment. Our fascinating conversation with the Virgin boss made us appraise what ‘home’ means to us. In our case, home is less about the value of bricks and mortar and more about the sanctuary it can provide. Home, for us, is a warm haven from the outside world, a space (potentially any space) in which we can relax and enjoy quality time together and with friends. But the essence of home runs deeper than that; it is, after all, where the heart is. ‘Home’ translates as the excitement we experience when our plane touches down in Scotland, or when we dash to London to service a private client. And of course, the joyous feeling of home engulfs us in bustling Toronto, where we’ve felt particularly welcome since the day we arrived. Interestingly, as we see it, the sense of home is also portable — we might experience its serene succour during a trip to the cottage, or crashed on a friend’s sofa after a particularly hedonistic dinner party. Paris, too, while on the subject of portability, makes us feel immediately centred. We love the grand architecture, the wide boulevards and the manicured public parks. We actually find Parisians friendly, though we recognize that to others they can appear brusque, even cold, at times. That said, we’ve long since been committed Francophiles; in fact we’ve been indulging our Gallic leanings since teenage years via eager thumbs, favours and cheap ferry tickets. Yes, those were the days. Uncomplicated journeys that fetched little from our pockets yet brought so much home to our young hearts. Home, you see, is an utterly movable feast. We’re fortunate to have bases in Glasgow, London and Toronto, but we tend not to miss the other two when enjoying an ‘unfaithful’ dalliance with the third. That’s because we carry a little of each place with us as we move around. Sure, we miss our family when we’re in Canada, but so too do we miss our Canadian contingent when we’re back in the U.K. But we can Skype, facetime and telephone and, courtesy of these modern gifts, geography is confounded and distance diminished. As we chatted with Sir Richard, he talked fondly of his family and of his love for ‘home.’ We’re certain when he travels he misses his wife, Joan (Sir R. reminded us she’s Glaswegian), his children and his extended family, but they’re clearly with him, in his heart, as he continues his good work. Having built his business from inauspicious beginnings in 1970, he has gone on to become one of the world’s most prolific and successful entities. Yet for all his reputation as a strict and

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Iconic centrepiece gets an update CORNUCOPIA, THAT SYMBOL OF ABUNDANCE AND THE HARVEST, HAS GRACED TABLE OR SIDEBOARD FOR GENERATIONS BY KIM COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The cornucopia, that symbol of abundance and the harvest, has graced the Thanskgiving table or sideboard for generations. While the original version, in ancient Greece, was a goat’s horn, the American cornucopia is typically a horn-shaped wicker basket filled with a colourful array of fall vegetables and fruit. With a little shopping and some creative time set aside, it’s easy to update the traditional cornucopia without diminishing its sense of plenty and celebration. Instead of the usual variety of produce, consider a group of similarly hued fruits, vegetables and plant material. A co-ordinating vessel adds style. For instance, West Elm has an ivory cast-terracotta cornucopia that would look lovely filled with cream- and caramel-coloured goodies. Think wheat sheaves, golden apples, pears and mini white pumpkins for a display that’s sophisticated yet still warm and homey. (www.westelm.com, $39) Pottery Barn has a selection of realistic-looking faux pumpkins, gourds, dried artichokes and figs which can be reused each year. You could mix them or use multiples of just one. (www.potterybarn.com, $14.50 and up). Consider incorporating a few pheasant feathers

and, to amp up the flair, some copper or bronze glitter. Martha Stewart’s craft editors suggest making mini cornucopias out of chair caning, or larger ones for door decor. The small ones, stuffed with tissue and a handful of nuts, make clever party favours. The big versions, filled with pear branches, seeded eucalyptus and dried flowers, would look great right through to winter’s holiday season. (www.marthastewart.com) Craft suppliers stock grapevine horn-shaped baskets; they’re available in sizes from 12 to 48 inches (www.brena.com, $22 to $263.30), and even mini place-card or table-favour sizes. (www.factorydirectcraft.com, $1.49) You can create your own horn-shaped receptacle out of all sorts of materials. Artist Natalie Raevsky has instructions on her blog to make one out of papier mache, lined with burlap and wrapped with raffia. (www.nraevsky.blogspot.com) Or make a mould by sanding a foam cone into the shape of a horn, wrapping it with jute and painting it with glue. When the glue dries, pull out the foam and fill. (www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com) Better Homes and Gardens’ November issue has a chic, easy twist on the cornucopia: Wrap double layers of shimmery gold-green floral mesh into a loose horn shape and finish with a silky ribbon. (www.bhg. com) Gilded or glitter-dusted nuts and fruit would

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announcements Obituaries ARMISHAW A much-loved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, George Richard Armishaw, 92, passed away peacefully following a brief illness at the Lacombe Hospital, November 7, 2012, with family at his side. George is survived by two sons, Doug (Marlene) of Nouvelle, QC and Wayne (Catherine) of Lacombe, AB, five grandchildren, Keith, Linda, Lisa, Jeff and Holly as well as six great grandchildren, Nathan, Noah, Olivia, Emery, Clara and Zoe. He is also survived by two sisters, Gertrude (Ruth) and Mabel and a special friend Len Clarke. He was predeceased by his wife Sally, in 1982, and two sisters Evelyn and Florence and two brothers, Howard and Wesley (Sam). George was born in Mannville, AB, the eldest of seven children, spent his formative years in Myrnam, AB. He enlisted with the Canadian Army at the age of 19. He was first stationed at Camp Petawawa, and before being deployed overseas, he married Sally Kucille September 21, 1940 in nearby Pembroke, ON. He served as a clerk with the Royal Canadian Engineering Corp in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany, and attained the rank of sergeant. After WW ll, George and Sally returned to Alberta where George managed several lumber yards for Imperial Lumber, in Paradise Valley, Bashaw, and Rimbey. While in Rimbey, he moved to the oil industry, as an accounting clerk with Amerada Petroleum. In 1972, George and Sally settled in Lacombe where, in time, George assumed a position as a bookkeeper at the Parkland Regional Library until his retirement. George enjoyed his last 16 years at the Lacombe Senior’s Lodge where he led a very active life. At his passing, George was a 75 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite and the Shriners. He enjoyed socializing, and looked forward to his daily m o r n i n g c o ff e e o u t i n g s , volunteering, reading, and was diligent in communicating with a very extended network of family and friends, remembering birthdays, anniversaries as well as any other special occasions, with a card, a newspaper clipping and a short note. A humble family man, George will be remembered for his humour, kindness and generosity. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2012 at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, Lacombe, AB. After interment at Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe the family will receive friends at St. Andrew’s United Church auditorium. Memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Higher Education Bursary Fund, The Grand Lodge of Alberta, 330 - 12th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0H2. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families” www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca

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GUILBAULT Timothy 1954 - 2012 Timothy Guilbault of Calgary, Alberta passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the age of 58 years and was joined shortly thereafter by his mother Hildegard. Tim was born January 10, 1954 in Glendon, Alberta and was raised on the family farm just outside of Red Deer along with his seven siblings. Tim decided to stay in Red Deer and worked at the Red Deer Co-op, Novacor Chemicals in Joffre, Union Carbide, Halliburton and CEDA International Corporation. Tim spent the last few years working in Calgary in the oil service industry and finally as Vice President of Human Resources for Brookfield Residential. Tim also served three terms as a City Councillor in Red Deer from 1986 until 1995. In 1980, Tim obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and then his Masters of Communication Studies, MCS, majoring in People Management in 1997. Tim is survived by his daughter; Caroline Guilbault of Red Deer, son; Aaron Guilbault of Red Deer, as well as two grandchildren; Ethan and Lucas Tymko. Tim will also be lovingly remembered by his second family; Joanne Richard and her children Sebastian and Katharine Greaves. Also left to mourn Tim’s loss are his siblings; Emily (Les) Westwood of Edmonton, Jim (Linda) Guilbault of Lacombe, Darlene (Don) Bouclin of Edmonton, Edmund (Susan) Guilbault of Edmonton, Janice (Guy) Carlyle of Red Deer, Lorraine (Joe) Herlein of Edmonton and Bernadett Maxwell of Calgary. He was 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. 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

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. Messages of condolence to the family may be forwarded to www.heartlandfuneralchapel.com Arrangements entrusted to HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES Serving Innisfail, Olds, Sundre & Hanna. Phone: 403-227-0006.

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DELISLE, ARMAND 1934-2012 Left us on Oct. 30, 2012. Predeceased by our daughter (Karen) on Nov. 10, 2004. Armand leaves to mourn his passing, wife Shirley, son Kevin, grandson’s Klye and Kurtis (Jessica), four brothers, seven sister-inlaws, one brother-in-law, many nieces and nephews. Armand lays resting with his daughter Karen. Thank you all for your loving care. ~ The family

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

CCCSI is hiring sanitation workers for the afternoon and evening shifts. Get paid weekly, $14.22/hr. Call 403-348-8440 or fax 403-348-8463

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Maple Leaf Environmental & Safety Ltd. is a proactive, dynamic and progressive company. We are currently recruiting for the position of Seismic Safety Advisors, Shut down safety personnel and EMR, EMT Alberta College of Paramedics registered medical personnel for winter projects throughout Western Canada. Please fax or e-mail resume & qualifications to: Keith Anderson Fax: 403-637-2024 kanderson@ mapleleafsafety.com or email Kevin klilley@ mapleleafsafety.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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WOLVERINE GUNS and TACKLE

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

We are looking to hire 6 P/T staff and 2 F/T staff. They must be able to work at least one night (untill Wild Rose Public 8:30pm) a week and every Schools other weekend. We are in invites applications for the need of 2 P/T cashiers position of and 4 P/T personnel who are able to work throughFamily Wellness out the store, stocking Worker sheves & most importantly for the Breton area. customer service. InterCELEBRATIONS Family Wellness Workers est and knowledge in the provide emotional, behavHAPPEN EVERY DAY outdoors is a must and ioral, and social support to IN CLASSIFIEDS willingness to learn all individuals and families, aspects of our store is an working directly with clients X-STATIC asset. For the full time poin the home, school, or IS NOW ACCEPTING sition’s we are looking for community to assess APPLICATIONS someone well versed in needs, set goals, and plan the firearms and reloading FOR EXPERIENCED appropriate support and DOOR SECURITY T h i s p e r s o n w o u l d b e intervention strategies. responsible for managing Please visit the PERSONNEL Employment Opportunities Apply in person after 3 pm. the gun department and responsible for filling, page of our website ordering and organizwww.wrsd.ca for position ing product throughout the Sales & and application details. gun department. We are Distributors also looking for a full time person to work on our Restaurant/ SALES PERSON req’d retail floor to service our P/T and F/T . Drop Hotel customers with product resume off at 5211 50 Ave. knowledge of firearms and No phone calls please. shooting accessories, LOOKING for experienced waitress, p/t or f/t Classifieds...costs so little binoculars, spotting scopes, knives , clothing and be 403-342-5555 Saves you so much! willing to learn the archery department and firearms department Please note your Professionals experience on your resume and submit it at the front customer service desk or fax it to 403-347-0283 also may email to wolverinegunsandtackle @telus.net

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Trades

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FUTURE AG, a progressive Case IH Equipment Dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for a Parts Manager or Lead Counter Parts person. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers. Successful candidate will be a team player with strong social skills. Counter and Management experience an asset. Computer literacy and knowledge of DIS Parts program a definite asset but not mandatory.

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Competitive Wages Annual Work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to:

Future Ag Inc. Attn: Human Resources Box 489 Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Fax 403-342-0396 or email to karinw@futureag.ca

Teachers/ Tutors

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week located in Lacombe. The rewards are as plentiful as the challenges as a Service Coordinator in our Disability Service. As a coach and mentor to a dedicated team of caregivers, you set the example of high quality, client-focused care. Working in a group care setting with adults with developmental disabilities, you will develop solid working relationships with guardians, staff, Agency leadership and community stakeholders. Your detail-orientation shows in your strong program planning and communication style, which ensures that the team is providing the best care possible while maintaining a high standard of administrative excellence. Over your career, you have developed expertise in behavioural supports, medical and personal care and top-notch service programming.

Trades

850

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS

Your leadership style has been molded by at least 2 years of related experience. Along with your Degree/Diploma in a Human Services discipline, the experience you have gained working with persons with developmental disabilities has prepared you for this role. Fair and flexible, you are able to help both clients and staff achieve their best. Supervisory experience would be considered an asset. As our programs operate on a 24 hour basis, shift work is required and may include weekends, depending on the needs of the program. A vehicle and valid driver’s license is required for these rewarding opportunities. Location: Lacombe We offer flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment. Police Information Check, Intervention Record Check and/ or summary of driving record are conditions of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate. Please send resume, quoting the competition number 12-313 before November 14th 2012 to: Please send resume to Catholic Charities Human Resources Office 4811- 49 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca

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Sylvan Learning Centre requires permanent part time teacher or 4th year education student for after school hours 4-8 PM Monday - Thursday and Saturday 9-1 PM. Call Dianne at 403-341-6110 for interview.

(Hyundai Master Technicians Required) Two full time, permanent positions in Red Deer, AB From $29.75/hr to $33.00/hr 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 7652 Gaetz Ave Red Deer

403-350-3000

850

FUTURE AG in Rimbey is now accepting applications for an Agricultural Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic with Ag experience. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers.

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If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to:

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850

GEMINI is Hiring for Ponoka Fabrication Shop JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT Mechanical experience Experience in welding manufacturing Plant maintenance Experience in maintenance of Overhead Cranes

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

FURIX ENERGY INC. is hiring a

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

LOCAL Drywall company seeking Steel Stud Framers and Drywallers. 403-588-4614, 588-4615

Welding and Manufacturing Ltd.

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

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.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC JOURNEYMAN

F/T Painters Helper & Sandblaster

Local applicants only! Please forward your resume to: kayla@furixenergy.com or fax to (403)348-8109.

Please send resumes to Hmorrow@geminicorp.ca

designs, engineers and manufactures custom oilﬁeld equipment for international clients. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people

in Red Deer is now accepting applications for an

Agricultural Technician / Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with Ag experience.

850

Trades

FUTURE AG

* DATA & SECURITY TECHNICIANS • FOR LOCAL WORK • • Resumes to: • Fax: 403-347-1866 Or Email: If you are looking for a dchristensen@canem.com rewarding career with a No Phone Calls successful and growing organization, then forward your resume to: CENTRAL ALBERTA Dealership looking for a Future Ag Inc. PARTS DELIVERY Attn: Barry Box 489 PERSON Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 to join our team. Some Fax (403) 342-0396 heavy lifting rreq’d. Send resume to Box 1022, Email: barryg@futureag.ca c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

is seeking EXPERIENCED STRUCTURAL WELDERS CWB tickets an asset, competitive wages & benefits. Please submit applications by fax to 403-347-4516 or email esshiring@gmail.com

F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

Future Ag Inc. Attn: Paula Box 140 Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 Fax (403) 843-2790 Email paulam@futureag.ca

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Competitive Wages FURIX ENERGY INC. Annual work boot is hiring a reimbursement QC Manager RRSP Plan Local applicants only!. Benefit Package Please forward your Sick Days resume to: Tuition reimbursement kayla@furixenergy.com or program for apprentices fax to (403)348-8109. Monthly Bonus

Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers.

CANEM SYSTEMS LTD

850

Trades

We offer:

Service Coordinator Competition # 12-313

Trades

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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

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100,000 Potential Buyers???

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We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961

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AFTERNOON SHIFT

CNC Operators DAYSHIFT

CNC Operators

CEMENTING OPERATOR

DAYSHIFT

QC Person Nexus Engineering is Currently looking for C.N.C OPERATORS.

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: • High School graduation required • Class 3 license with air minimum Class I preferred • Current drivers abstract • Completion of H2S and other related safety courses preferred

Qualified applicants should submit their resume to:

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MUSTANG WELL SERVICES LTD.

CEMENTING SUPERVISOR Mustang Well Services Ltd. requires a Cementing Supervisor to be responsible for the coordination of effective on site cementing services, including downhole calculations, planning, start up, cementing, completion and work-over activities, and the scheduling of workers to meet production targets and quality standards. Responsibilities will include operating and maintaining pumping and bulk units; ordering and maintaining inventory, optimization of day to day activities and problem solving with regards to unexpected events, the training of operators in production methods, safety, policies and procedures, as well as the identification and correction of health and safety issues. In the course of duties, the Cementing Supervisor will prepare a range of reports, and maintain responsibility for effective budgeting for the site. Through the management of targets, goals and production efficiencies, the Cementing Supervisor will ensure the stable continuation of cementing operations. Qualifications include: • Minimum five year field experience in downhole primary and remedial cementing • Valid driver’s license • Class 3 license with air minimum Class I preferred • Current Drivers abstract • High School graduate • Downhole knowledge, calculations • Basic computer knowledge • Some relevant sales experienced preferred • Safety training – H2S, First Aide, and other safety related courses required

Also currently hiring a dayshift QC PERSON, Must be able to read measuring devices and blueprints for inspection of machined parts.

We offer competitive wages, benefits and a RRSP plan. Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca

Join our team of professionals! ELECTRICAL and INSTRUMENTATION JOURNEYMAN and APPRENTICES We are currently recruiting for: Central and Northern Alberta. Required Safety Certificates: H2S Alive / First Aid PST / Fall Protection. Successful candidates will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Oilfield experience is an asset. Qualified applicants are invited to fax or email their resumes: Fax: 403-638-3688 Email: careers@bighornelectric.com

CANEM SYSTEMS LTD REQUIRES

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

FURIX ENERGY INC. is hiring a

Mustang Well Services Ltd. offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Qualified applicants should submit their resume to:

4 F/T Structural Welders

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MUSTANG WELL SERVICES LTD. Suite 1101 – 910 7th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3N8 Or forward your resume to: doug@mwsrig.com 403-875-0414

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DUTIES INCLUDE, Set up of Mazak C.N.C lathe and running production runs, min. 3 years experience.

Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd.

Mustang Well Services Ltd. offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Suite 1101 – 910 7th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3N8 Or forward your resume to: doug@mwsrig.com 403-875-0414

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Local applicants only! Please forward your resume to: kayla@furixenergy.com or fax to (403)348-8109.

MAINTENANCE MANAGER Requirements: You must be a self–motivated, peak-performing professional with 12-15 years of progressive supervisory experience in all phases of the maintenance industry. You must be an effective problem solver who enjoys the challenge of achieving goals and accomplishing objectives; career history of consistent advancement, based on achievements and motivational tactics. A maintenance manager should have a reputation for taking technical, complex projects from inception to completion and have the ability to streamline procedures that improve safety levels, productivity, and control costs through expertise in: • Team Building & Leadership • Organization & Time Management • Budgeting & Finance • Knowledge in plant HACCP systems • Troubleshooting • High Line Speed Production • Safety & Compliance Management • Industrial Refrigeration Systems • Production Planning / Scheduling (Ammonia Storage Capacity of 90 tons) • Strategic Planning / Implementation (Running Active Capacity of 32 tons) • Blueprint Analysis • Steam Engineering • Preventative Management of all systems You will be expected to maximize productivity and efficiency within your department; utilizing worker’s experience and intelligence to perform their projects and general tasks at a peak level. Your employees must be allowed to develop ownership and provide input into the work processes. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

NEIL KREWDA, HUMAN RESOURCES E-mail: neilkrewda@olymel.com or apply@olymel.com Fax: 403.309.7547

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FULL TIME PRODUCTION FOREMAN The ideal candidate must have the following abilities: • Organize and properly man and run a line of production. • Ensuring the yields are met and orders are filled. • Make sure that all rules and regulations are respected (Food Safety, Health and Safety and Union employees working on their bid job, etc.) • Must be able to motivate employees under supervision.

Requirements: • Knowledge of Pork Cut/Kill Floor. • Knowledge of HACP/SQF rules and regulations. • Knowledge of the Collective Agreement. • Monitor Health & Safety/Food Safety issues on the floor. • Able to work in a result oriented environment. • Some computer skills.

IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING ABILITIES: • Team leader • Motivator • Good communication skills. • Ability to made decisions and take initiative. • Willing to learn.

YOU REPRESENT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION. If you want a challenge and a chance for advancement, please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department Red Deer, AB Fax: 403.309.7547 Email: apply@olymel.com

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THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF ROCHON SANDS requires an ADMINISTRATOR (part-time) with experience in administration, financial management and an effective communicator and community promoter. Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the successful candidate will direct, administer and coordinate all of the affairs of the Incorporated Summer Village of Rochon Sands. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of administration, including management of human resources, operations and projects in accordance with Council Bylaws and Policies. Our Village The Summer Village of Rochon Sands was incorporated in 1929. It is a peaceful lakeside community situated on the south shore of Buffalo Lake within close proximity to the Town of Stettler. There are 178 developed lots within the Village with recreational activities that provide year round enjoyment for residents and visitors to the area. Requirements The Administrator must become familiar with statutory requirements in the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and other legislation. The successful candidate must be willing to learn or acquire a working knowledge in government operations, statutes, bylaws and policy making. Problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills are required as well as the ability to deal with staff fairly and diplomatically. Experienced in QuickBooks Accounting software would be a benefit but not necessary. The Starting Salary will be negotiable depending on experience. Hours of work are flexible and will be determined according to the successful candidate’s abilities and experience. Resumes will be accepted until Friday, November 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm. For more details please contact the Summer Village of Rochon Sands Office at (403)742-4717 or via e-mail to info@rochonsands.net. The Summer Village of Rochon Sands #1 Hall Street Rochon Sands, AB T0C 3B0

Professionals

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Sales & Distributors

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Professionals

Restaurant/ Hotel

E4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Local company looking for experienced residential and commercial service technician with current Alberta gas/plumbing ticket. Benefit package after 3 months, wages based on experience. Email: info@serviceplumbing.ca or fax to (403) 342-2025 LOOKING for apprentice or journeyman mechanic. Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911 MAINTENANCE Person Required Carpentry and flooring installation experience is required. Must be neat, clean, professional, friendly and works well with others or alone. Driver license is required. Drop off resume at 9 - 7619 50 Ave Red Deer, AB, Fax 403-309-3000 email: edna@catile1.com

Trades

850

MICRON INDUSTRIES is a licensed inspection facility specializing in cryogenic tank repairs and is currently seeking a HD Mechanic, min 2nd yr apprentice. Trailer experience preferred. Weekdays 7:00-4:30. No eves or wknd work. Exc. working conditions. Benefits after 3 months. Fax resume to 403-346-2072 or email patty.micron@telus.net

Trades

850

Wabasca Area 5 month term Camp Job Started mid-Aug, 2012 BIG Horn Electric and Controls Ltd.

EXPERIENCED

ELECTRICAL and INSTRUMENTATION JOURNEYMAN and APPRENTICES Required Safety Certificates: H2S Alive / First Aid PST / Fall Protection. Successful candidates will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Oilfield experience is an asset. Qualified applicants are invited to fax or email their PCL Builders Inc. is now resumes: accepting applications for Fax: 403-638-3688 Email: Journeyman/ Apprentice careers@bighornelectric.com Carpenters and Labourers for projects in Red Deer. WE ARE SEEKING THE Candidates must have SERVICES OF AN proven experience and ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN reliable transportation. to work for the PCL offers competitive ADGA Group at the wages ($35.50 JourneyCorrectional Services man rate), paid benefits, Canada facilities up to 5% employer matchin the Bowden area. ing RRSP’s, and an annual Responsibilities include boot allowance. Apply with performing maintenance of r e s u m e i n p e r s o n a t electronic security/safety 1 0 0 1 5 - 5 6 Av e ( A c c e s s systems. To apply, Road 6) Edmonton, AB; or please send your resume by fax 780-440-3865 (Attn: to: careers@adga.ca Nick Borody) or by email at nbborody@pcl.com. Valid Fall Protection End Truckers/ User an Aerial Work Plat- Drivers form training an asset.. BUSY CENTRAL AB Shop Managercompany req’s exp’d. Class 1 drivers to pull decks. Immediate Assigned truck, exc. wages Full time METAL ROOFING and benefits pkg. Paid FOREMAN extras. Family orientated. Knowledge of Oil and gas Skyline is looking for and Resume and abstract fax Industry an asset. exp’d sheet metal foreman. to 403-784-2330 or call Must have experience in 1-877-787-2501 Welding, Metal and fabrication and installing Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm Fabrication knowledge an sheet metal flashings on asset commercial buildings. Top pay and benefits. Minimum 2 years Manager Full job description: Experience www.skylinegroup.com Please email resume: Competitive wages & Full employment@ Benefits skylinegroup.com Contact for more details. or call Ryan: 403.230.6731 Eileena Haynes Seeking experienced 306-634-8388 Stone Masons to start Emailimmediately. Must have Eileena.Haynes@ valid drivers license and Central AB based trucking Doallind.com own transportation. company reqires Fax- 306-634-8389 Contact 403-343-7174. OWNER OPERATORS in AB. Home the odd You can sell your guitar NEED EXPERIENCED for a song... night. Weekends off. Late ROOFERS / ROOFING model tractor pref. CREWS for Central AB work. or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you! 403-586-4558 Call Miles 403-896-9045

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860

DRIVERS & SWAMPERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

850

IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

DRIVERS wanted for tanker work in central and southern Alberta. Oilfield exp. an asset. Top wages + benefits for long term employees. Nearly new trucks with sleepers, microwave, fridges and many more features. Scheduled time off and regular shifts on. Call 403-588-6285 588-0590. 403-227-2569

BASED OUT OF THE RED DEER LOCATION. Succesful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of Ready Mix Concrete Plants, Trucks and Equipment for our Central Alberta Operations including Red Deer, Lacombe, Ponoka and Olds. Knowledge of hydraulics and welding is an asset.

Please fax resume to 403-346-6721 or e-mail to cliebrecht@lehighcement.com.

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We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and training opportunities. Pre-employment screening is mandatory.

Trades

860

Truckers/ Drivers

850

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

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING, Sylvan Lake based rig movers/heavy haulers seeking Swampers, mechanics, picker operators, bed truck drivers and winch tractor drivers. Top wages and benefits, Phone 887-4873., email rigmovers2012@ gmail.com

880

Misc. Help

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

880

Misc. Help

880

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

GLENDALE Gilbert Crsc. & Glendale Blvd.

DEER PARK Dempsey St. area $45/mo.

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

HIGHLAND GR. Hammond & Halman Crsc.

ALSO Dunham Close & Dandell Close area $130/mo. ALSO Dawson St. Davison Dr. area $83.00/mo.

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

Deer Park Dempsey St. area 79 papers $423/mo. ALSO Davison Dr. area 101 papers $541/mo.

LANCASTER 1/2 of Lampard Crsc $65/mo.

RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 59 & 60 St. ********** Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

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

ROSEDALE Robinson Cres./ Reinholt Ave. area $173/MO MICHENER West of 40th Ave. North of Ross St. area $245.00/mo. Good for adult w/a small car . ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

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

Fiber Optic Division

Drivers:

• Drivers License (Class 1 or 3) with Air Brake (Q) Endorsement • Some lifting involved • Mechanically inclined • Must be willing and able to work a 15/6 rotation • Some travel and over night will be required *Successful applicants must pass a preemployment test* Please apply online at: www.pure-energy.ca or Fax: 403.309.3727

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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

SOUTH HILL 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/YR. 1 Hr. per day.

BOWER AREA Barrett Dr. Bettenson St. Best Crsc./ Berry Ave.

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

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NGLEWOOD Ingram Close

The ideal candidate will have the following: • Minimum of two years of QA/QC experience in the Oil & Gas / Electrical Construction Industry • JM Electrician with Interprovincial Certification Dual Ticketed (Electrical/ Instrumentation) beneficial • Have/ working towards Quality Management Certificate an asset • Strong Communication, Presentation, and Leadership Skills • Excellent computers skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products • Ability to read and understand blueprints • Vast knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted. Please note: This job posting closes on Monday November 19th, 2012

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.

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

Misc. Help

880

is expanding its facility to double production. - Concrete Batch Plant Operator - Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers - Steel Reinforcement Labourers - Overhead Crane Operators - General Labourers - Site Supervisor - Quality Control Personnel

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

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

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

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

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

Community Support Worker Program

Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program. Funding may be avail. GED training avail. 403-340-1930 Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca GENERAL labour needed for very busy stone & stucco company. Some heavy lifting, loading and unloading materials. Mixing, pouring and spreading of materials. Fax 888-214-9225 email: stoneworxmasonry @gmail.com

(counting money). 15-25 hrs per week. Must be available to start as early as 7 am and finish as late as 2 pm and be available any days of the week. Must be physically fit as this is a physically demanding position. Send resume to vickib@cashcasino.ca, or fax 1-403-243-4812.

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.

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for Afternoon delivery in Bowden & Innisfail. Please contact QUITCY

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

Top Wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included. 269390K5

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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

NEARLY NEW BOOKS looking for permanent P/T . Leave resume at 4, 5106 47th Ave. Red Deer.

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

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

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)

IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND Call Prodie @ FOX CREEK LOCATION 403- 314-4301 * Oilfield Construction for more info Supervisors Construction ********************** * Oilfield Lead Hands TO ORDER HOME * Stainless and Carbon DELIVERY OF THE Welders * B-Pressure Welders ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION * Pipefitters * Experienced Pipeline DEPARTMENT Equipment Operators 314-4300 * Experienced oilfield labourers DISPATCHER req’d. * Industrial Painters Knowledge of Red Deer * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck and area is essential. Operator with Class 1 Good communication, H2S Alive ( Enform), skills both verbal and writSt. John (Red Cross) ten. Must have effective standard first aid) & time management skills in-house drug and alcohol and able to multi task in a tests are required. fast paced environment. Please submit resume to Experience preferred, but hr@alstaroc.com or will train suitable applicant. Fax to 780-865-5829 Send resume by fax to Quote job #66962 403-346-0295 on resume

271003K18

860

Service Runner (Part Time)

Hiring Part Time

267420K1-30

Truckers/ Drivers

CIRCULATION

COUNTROOM

STUDON ELECTRIC & CONTROLS INC. ATTN: Andrea Mercer Fax: 403-342-6505 Email: amercer@studon.com “People Pride & Service”

3am - 11am shift. 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.

Viscount Dr./ Violet Place Victor Close Vold Close

270655K7-13

• • • • • • • • •

(LOCATION FLEXIBLE)

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

F/T CLEANER,

LANCASTER AREA

VANIER AREA

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:

QUALITY SERVICES COORDINATOR

CASH CASINO is hiring a

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

SUNNYBROOK AREA

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

We are currently hiring for the position of:

880

Academic Express

Sherwood Cres.

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

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

*Competitive Compensation and Full Beneﬁts*

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life Within the towns of Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

ANDERS AREA

ALSO

to be stationed out of our Red Deer ofﬁce. We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals for the following position:

ALSO Clearview Ridge Timberlands area 59 papers $376/mo. Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

Call Rick at 403-314-4303

We are looking for key personnel for our:

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

860

Truckers/ Drivers

880

Misc. Help

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

270088K3-10

850

Trades

P/T PRESSER needed in drycleaning plant. No weekends or evenings. Call Shannon at 403-550-7440

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 E5

880

Misc. Help

900

Employment Training

SAFETY

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 Sim’s Furniture Limited in Red Deer, Ab. is currently hiring Delivery Drivers/ warehouse Personnel, Employees who qualify are eligible for our extensive benefit package. Please forward resume to jamies @simsfurniture.com, or apply in person to the Sims/LaZBoy Distribution Centre at #184, 37428 Range Road 273, in the Clearview Industrial Park. Thanks to all applicants.

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

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

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

Homestead Firewood

Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

920

Career Planning

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works! APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

FREE

for all Albertans

Employment Training

900

OILFIELD SERVICES INC.

oﬀers a variety of

SAFETY COURSES to meet your needs.

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

Employment Training

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

1700

Health & Beauty

wegot

1710

Household Appliances

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS

MOVING white Frigidaire stove, can take away for free, 403-887-8510

1530

Auctions

SIAMESE ALSO BELANISE (3) KITTENS FOR SALE $60 each obo. 403-887-3649

1840

Dogs

LABRA DOODLE PUPS F 1 $700; F1 B $900 2 YR health Guaranteed. awesome bloodlines, ready now until Christmas Hold with deposit. Ph. 403-919-1370 306-792-2113 www.furfettishfarm.ca SILVER Lab pups P.B. Parents CKC reg. vet checked, 1st shots. 3 F, 3 M. $600 403-843-6564, 785-5772

1860

Sporting

*NEW!* Asian Relaxation Goods Massage Downtown RD 587-377-1298 Open Mon.- SAVAGE Model E 308 levFri. daily 11am - 6 pm. er action c/w Tasco 4 x 22 scope $550 403-347-5306

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. warr. Riverside Appliances 403-342-1042

1500-1990

1830

Cats

Household Furnishings

1720

1900

Travel Packages

APARTMENT SIZED KITCHEN TABLE WITH 2 LEAFS & 2 CHAIRS. $75 obo. 403-347-0104

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

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

Kyte/Kelloway Cres. Lovely 3 level exec. 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. Dec. 1. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

Riverfront Estates

Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1195 or $1220 along the river. SD $1000. avail. Nov. 1 & 15 403-304-7576 347-7545

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

2 BDRM. 4 plex, in Sylvan Lake, 4 appls., no pets, $820 /mo.,403-342-0407

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS

BED ALL NEW,

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

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

1660

Firewood

AFFORDABLE

217865

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

1650

Farmers' Market

2000-2290

3060

2140

1570

wegot

1610

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

900

Sale

1760

rentals

3020

Duplexes

3080

SUNNYBROOK

3090

Rooms For Rent

BDRM. in Vanier Woods Private washroom $590/mo. with d.d., 403-588-6268 after 6 pm.

ROOM in Westpark, n/s, no pets. Furnished. TV & utils incl. 403-304-6436 ROOMS FOR RENT, close to uptown. Employed person. Rent $425/mo, s.d. $250, 403-350-4712

Stores/ Commercial

LACOMBE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL LEASE SPACE. 3225 sq.ft. Avail. Jan. 1, 2013 Well maint. space. Incl. separate office/kitchen, back storage/shipping receiving room. Self contained bathroom & 2 parking spaces. Call Linda 403-782-5117

Warehouse Space

3140

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820

3200

RV LOT FOR RENT Available Nov-March Desert Shadows RV Resort Cathedral City, CA 403-358-3095

homes

A MUST SEE!

3030

Kirsch Cl. 2 Bdrm.

Townhouse. Sm. Pet. Deck, 5 appls. NOW $1295 + UTIL. DOG house for medium Hearthstone 403-314-0099 size dog, $10, KYTE CRES. 403-346-5423 Lovely 3 level exec. 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, Cats concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, FEMALE KITTEN TO n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 GIVE AWAY. Avail. Nov. 1. LITTER BOX TRAINED. 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 403-343-8727 after 6 p.m. SYLVAN, 2 bdrm. condo, FREE 5 wk. old kittens, new carpet, lino, paint, gray or black. $1250 + gas/electric Call 403-343-0352 403-341-9974

1830

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 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

Contractors

1100

BASEMENT developments/reno’s. Quality workmanship. Rod Smith Const. Ltd. 403-742-3148 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 OVERHEAD DOORS & operators installed 391-4144 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060 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

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

1280

* NEW * Executive Touch. Relaxation massage for men. 5003A - Ross St. Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 348-5650

Rosedale. 5 bdrm., 3 bath Fireplace, vaulted ceilings $348,900. 403-391-2260

Acreage with art studio awaiting your imagination. 3.09 acres of lush trees and 2 homes. $549,900. Help-U-Sell RD 342-7355 Blackfalds walkout. 4 bdrm., 3 bath. Main flr. laundry. $344,900. 403-885-5261

Recently reno’d Woodlea home with double garage. $298,900. 403-309-5024

CHINESE MASSAGE new owner, free parking, 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 a.m.9 p.m. 7 days a wk. Phone 403-986-1691 HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

VII MASSAGE

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

Misc. Services

1290

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

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

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

1/2 duplex in 50 + area in Olds. 1100 sq ft. 2 bdrm., 3 bath, 2 car garage. $269,900. 403-507-0028

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

2 & 3 bedroom

MUST SELL By Owner $7,000. Sharon 403-550-8777 3 bdrm. 2 bath HOME in Red Deer. Immediate possession 10 yr warranty. Own it for $1345/mo. OAC 403-346-3100, 347-5566 NICELY Maintained MFG. home go to Property guys.com ID#102192 for details. 403-347-0153

4100

6 RENTALS, 3 business, 3 suites, 1-403-342-0353

modular/mobile homes

Great for retirement. 2 bdrm, 2 bath 1/2 duplex in Olds. Attached. garage. $247,900. 403-507-0028

in pet friendly park

Commercial Property

4110

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

Starting at

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

/month

CLEAN ready to move into warehouse bay with 2 offices, showroom and mezzanine. $10 sq ft. Help-U-Sell RD 342-7355

Businesses For Sale

4140

3060 IMMAC. retirement home in quiet neighborhood, no stairs, walk-in shower, 5 appls. 2 bdrm., murphy bed, sprinkler system, a/c, sunroom, r.v. parking stall in back yard. $275,000. 403-346-7920 for appt. to view

Introducing... roducing...

Fast growing firewood business. Incl. most equipment needed. $125,000. 403-887-2428 Help-U-Sell RD 342-7355

Red Deers newest Apartment Homes

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1 & 2 bedroom suites

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