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Rebels fire Wallin BRENT SUTTER TAKES OVER BEHIND THE BENCH BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

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Red Deer Rebels owner and general manager Brent Sutter announced at a news conference on Wednesday that head coach Jesse Wallin has been relieved of coaching duties. Sutter will take the position of head coach until a replacement can be found.

Nature Conservancy snaps up more rare land in region

It was a sullen Brent Sutter who addressed the Red Deer media on Wednesday. “To be quite honest, it’s not a good day at all,” said the Red FULL COVERAGE B6 Deer Rebels owner/president/ general manager, in officially announcing that he was replacing Jesse Wallin as the club’s head coach. “Jesse is a great, great guy, someone I’ve gotten very close with over the years. But he and I have had some discussions over the last while about the hockey team, about where we’re at and where we’re headed. We went through some different things and over the last couple of days I had to come to a decision as to exactly what I was going to do moving forward and I’ve decided that we’re going to go in a new direction with our head coaching position.”

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Cable barrier may have prevented fatal crash: Alberta transportation BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF

BY RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF More rare Central Alberta lands are now preserved in their natural states thanks to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Over the last year, the non-profit land trust bought eight properties totalling more than 2,000 acres in the Red Deer River Natural Area, which contains Pine Lake, Buffalo Lake and Goosequill/Hummock Lakes, to protect them from development. Chief among them is the Fyten-Lea property, 131 acres on the Red Deer River’s west bank at McKenzie Crossing west of Big Valley. The badlands landscape contains forest and native grasslands, ideal habitat for deer, moose, songbirds, birds of prey and many mammals plus unique prairie flowers. The more than $5.2 million to buy these lands came from the federal government’s Natural Areas Conservation Program and TransCanada Corp. “This is about building partnerships to preserve lands,” said Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen at a Heritage Ranch gathering to celebrate the acquisitions on Wednesday. “It’s about everybody in the community sharing something now and into the future,” echoed TransCanada vice-president Peter Kruselnicki. The Nature Conservancy’s purchases are designed to create corridors of protected lands with its conser-

vation partners: the Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Fish and Game Association, Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. “We’re also concentrating heavily on the Pine Lake and Buffalo Lake headwaters to protect water quality in those lakes,” said Bob Demulder, the Nature Conservancy’s Alberta Region vice-president. Colleen Proctor sold 721 acres east of Buffalo Lake that her family homesteaded in 1905. “My uncles and grandfather were early environmentalists. It’s a beautiful spot in there and they always wanted it preserved.”

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Meeting with deputy premier turns heated BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk was put on the hot seat at a heated meet and greet at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre on Wednesday night. About 70 people attended the public meeting that was designed to allow residents to bend the deputy premier’s ear on local issues — namely the drive for an urgent care centre and re-opening the controversial Hwy 781 and Hwy 11 intersection. But the meeting quickly turned heated when a

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number of people showed up who wanted to talk about an unrelated issue — property rights. “They hijacked a very important agenda,” said Lukaszuk. “That is an agenda of an urgent care clinic that deals with lives of people and a highway that could potentially deal with lives versus agitated individuals who wanted to talk about their property rights.” Lukaszuk said he found it troublesome that a local MLA sent out emails urging residents “to print placards, basically stage a protest.”

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A Hwy 2 crash with fatal consequences near Blackfalds on Monday may have been averted had a cable barrier been installed in the median, says an Alberta Transportation spokesman. Trent Bancarz said the cable barriers in place along Hwy 2 south of Red Deer have worked very well at preventing serious collisions. “You can’t say 100 per cent with certainty (regarding Monday’s crash),” said Bancarz. “But certainly the barrier likely would have prevented the car from going into oncoming traffic.” On Monday at around 4 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a collision on Hwy 2, just south of Hwy 597 near Blackfalds. The driver of a car was pronounced dead at the scene. RCMP Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit reported that the driver of a southbound car was trying to pass a cement truck from the merging lane. It crossed through the southbound lanes and through the median, ending up in the northbound lanes, where it was struck by a compact car. STARS air ambulance airlifted one person from the scene to an Edmonton hospital, and then one to Calgary from Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The driver of the southbound vehicle is dead. Two other people are injured. No additional information as of Wednesday has been released by Ponoka RCMP. The provincial government installed cable barriers between Red Deer and Airdrie in 2010 and since then, they have been struck 1,100 to 1,200 times, said Bancarz. During construction of these barriers, they were hit about 30 times. A fatal collision happened earlier this year just north of Airdrie that involved high speed and alcohol, he said. “We’ve had extreme circumstances where drivers are travelling 150 to 160 km/h and they’ve gone through the barriers and into oncoming traffic,” said Bancarz. “There’s been collisions but no fatals, except for the one.” The 124-km stretch of Hwy 2 to Airdrie was chosen partly because the median is quite narrow.

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HUNDREDS GATHER TO VETERANS DEMAND MOURN GUILBAULT PRIVACY INQUIRY Former Red Deer city councillor Timothy Guilbault was remembered by his brother at a funeral service on Wednesday for this thoughtfulness, generosity and a sense of responsibility. A2

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Hundreds gather to mourn Tim Guilbault

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FOUND DEAD ON NOV. 5 AT HIS ACREAGE NEAR INNISFAIL BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Former Red Deer city councillor Timothy Guilbault was remembered by his brother at a funeral service on Wednesday for his thoughtfulness, generosity and a sense of responsibility that could be traced back to his childhood on the family farm. Edmund Guilbault delivered the eulogy at CrossRoads Church and spoke of Timothy’s upbringing in a house with a wood stove and no running water on a small farm southeast of Red Deer. Timothy, 58, of Calgary was found dead on Nov. 5 at his Red Lodge Estates acreage near Innisfail. His son, Aaron Guilbault, 31, has been charged with second-degree murder in his death. Edmund, who spoke to the Advocate after the private service, said about 250 people gathered at the church located on the western outskirts of Red Deer to remember his brother. They heard stories about the family, in which younger brother Timothy was the sixth of eight children, and meal times could be lively. “It was kind of a rambunctious sort of an affair, but everybody sat down to their meals together. We talked about politics and the importance of education and those sorts of things,” recalled Edmund. “Timothy had that as kind of a grounding for the life he was going to lead.” As a teenager, Timothy started raising pigs to make money for university. But when his older sister married and began a family and needed money for a house down payment, Timothy stepped in and loaned her his hard-earned savings. Later, he went to Red Deer College, serving on the college’s board and student association. He also helped organize, and participated in, the college rodeo, despite being raised on a farm with no horses and limited experience. “I would come home to the farm on the weekends and I never forgot how Timothy was limping around the farm, he was so sore after being bucked off the steers. “But that’s just the kind of guy he was. He threw himself into life fully.” Timothy later went on to get a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and a Masters in Communication Studies at the University of Calgary. When running for alderman in Red Deer, he and his buddies boosted his name recognition by giving away helium balloons with his name to children at a local mall, a tactic that worked. He went on to serve on council from 1986 until 1995 and was respected for the thought he put into his work. “When he spoke, people listened to him.” In his professional life, Guilbault worked for a number of companies, including major oil industry players Nova Chemicals, Union Carbide and Halliburton. Most recently, he worked as a vice-president at Calgary’s Brookfield Residential Properties. A group of his co-workers travelled from Calgary to pay their respects and the company’s Alberta chief operating officer Trent Edwards spoke at the service. Edmund said as a father his brother was always there for his children, attending hockey games and gymnastics events, and coaching baseball. He had a daughter Caroline, and Aaron who was adopted as a baby, from his first marriage. He also had two stepchildren, Sebastien and Katharine from a second marriage. All of Timothy’s siblings were at the service, as well as many other family members, including Timothy’s two grandsons. Sadly, it was the second funeral in less than a week for the Guilbaults. Hildegard Guilbault, 87, mother of Timothy and his siblings, also passed away on Nov. 5. A funeral service was held for her in Red Deer last Friday. His father, Severin, died in 1992. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Performing for a near packed house Colin James and his band rock the Memorial Centre Wednesday. Look in Friday’s Advocate for a review of the show.

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REBELS: Too inconsistent for Sutter’s liking Sutter wrestled with the decision, but felt that he had to make a change due to the inconsistency displayed by the team since the start of the season and the possibility that nothing would change under the current coaching regime. Sutter will serve as head coach on an interim basis and will be joined on the bench by assistant Bryce Thoma, who was retained, and newly-hired associate coach Jeff Truitt. Truitt is a former Western Hockey League assistant, associate and head coach with the Kelowna Rockets (2000-07) and was an assistant with two American Hockey League teams — San Antonio and Texas — the past two seasons. Truitt, who will arrive in Red Deer today, was an assistant coach with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns this fall until signing with the Rebels. While replacing Wallin was a business decision, it was also a move that affected Sutter on a personal basis. “Jesse was very professional, outstanding,” said Sutter, in reference to Wallin’s reaction to the decision. “That’s just the type of person he is, a class act all the way. “That part of it wasn’t surprising to me. Just the fact you’re having to sit down and talk about something that you wish never had to take place . . . that’s the difficult thing. I guarantee that he hurts inside. I know the feeling. But we both understand that the best interests of the hockey team have to come first.” Sutter said Wallin, who was in his fifth season as head coach, will be offered another position in the organization. “I’ve left that open for discussion. Certainly I’d love to have Jesse here in some capacity,” he said. “If he wants to stay on board, we can certainly make something work. “But that’s up to him and he certainly deserves the right to decide what’s best for him.”

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Another 3.5-km section near Leduc has the safety device. Alberta Transportation is looking at installing the barrier along other divided highways in the province, based on a priority ranking. Bancarz said there are no plans to install any more in the 2012-14 road capital program, but that is reviewed annually. “It’s simply a matter of available funding and overall priorities,” said Bancarz. Median width as well as terrain are factors, he added. The barrier was first introduced on a 10-km stretch on the north end of Deerfoot Trail in Calgary in 2007. No vehicles have broke through that barrier. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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A consideration was her effort to keep out trespassers. “The area near Boss Hill was used for centuries as an aboriginal buffalo jump and ATVs have destroyed some of it.” All Nature Conservancy properties are open to the public, but only on foot and without damaging the land, said Colleen McPhee, NCC’s Central and Northern Alberta conservation co-ordinator. “Respect is necessary. We want our properties to be the same for generations.” She said anyone looking to find Nature Conservancy of Canada properties can look online at www. natureconservancy.ca, or call the Calgary office at(403-262-1253 or toll free at 1-877-262-1253. They can also watch along roadways for Nature Conservancy signage. rfiedler@reddeeradvocate.com

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Small tax hike projected in budget BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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Town of Sylvan Lake’s proposed budget calls for a 2.4 per cent municipal tax rate increase. Since many homeowners’ properties have dropped slightly in value, the typical house owner is expected to see a 1.3 per cent tax rate increase, which would add $21.50 to their annual tax bill. A home assessed at $300,000 in 2011 paid $1,562.40 in municipal taxes, plus $61.20 for the recreation levy. The same home is assessed at $297,000 this year and will pay $1,583.90. The recreation levy will be about the same. School taxes are not included and will be calculated next spring before final tax bills go out in May. The town’s draft budget for 2013 is $28.4 million, up from $27.6 million this year, an increase of about three per cent. A preliminary review of assessments is projecting a one per cent decline, a sign that house prices did not change much in the evaluation period that ends in July each year.

“Overall it was pretty flat,” said Darren Moore, the town’s director of finance, on Wednesday. New assessment due to construction is expected to top $45 million, which shows the town is continuing to see strong growth. “I think it’s a good year. We had similar numbers last year,” said Moore. “Hopefully, we’ll see continued growth next year as well. Our permits issued were way up this year and we hope that continues into next year.” Residents will also see some increases in service costs if the draft budget is approved. Water and sewer flat rates will go up a total of $6 per month to $29.24 and the green box recycling fee will increase 20 cents a month to $4.17. Council voted on Tuesday to approve circulation of the budget for public feedback before voting on final approval on Dec. 10. A number of initiatives are planned for the coming year. Among them is a $25,000 project to work with the province to provide an enhanced beach in

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mended a two-to-four-month jail sentence, followed by a period of probation. Defence lawyer Kevin Sproule argued for a two-year conditional sentence. Judge Gordon Deck said Beres will be under house arrest for six months, followed by a curfew for six months. After the 12 months is up, she will be on probation for one year. Beres must also complete 100 hours of community service.

A former Woody’s Triathlon volunteer who pleaded guilty to embezzling almost $8,000 from the committee’s bank account was given a 12-month conditional sentence in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday. In October, Megan Rose Beres, 27, of Edmonton pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over $5,000 for writing cheques to herself while she was managing the triathlon committee’s funds. She was 24 when she stole the money. In October, the court heard Beres decided to “borrow” money from the fund after finding herself short of money to cover her bills after breaking up with a boyfriend who came from a wealthy family. Crown prosecutor Jordan Petty previously recom-

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LUKASZUK: Promised to meet with minister “Unfortunately the majority of the individuals showed up with yet another opposition MLA Mr. Joe Anglin who came over here to argue property rights. Basically a continuation of an election issue,” said Lukaszuk. Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA Kerry Towle said she sent emails to constituents in her riding to inform them about the public meeting with the deputy premier. “We didn’t ask anybody to have placards,” she said. “We said if you have a concern with any of the issues within the Sylvan Lake riding including Hwy 781 and urgent care and any other issues, please come forward and make those issues known. That’s all we asked for... There’s nothing wrong with that. That’s my role as an MLA.” Towle said the community has been making waves and trying to get noticed by the government and that’s the reason the deputy premier made a stop in Sylvan Lake. Towle said the goal is to do what’s best for the residents. “If deputy premier Lukaszuk can go back and have a discussion with the minister of health and transportation that furthers both of those situations along,” she said. “I am 100 per cent in favour of it. I will give him 100 per cent credit. The problem is I just don’t think it will happen. If it happens fantastic.” Lukaszuk promised to meet with Transportation Minister Ric Mclver to explore other options at the intersection. He also promised to meet with Health Minister Fred Horne to discuss urgent care. In a few weeks, Horne will announce what the promised 140 family care clinics will look like across the province. Lukaszuk said this may be part of the solution to bring an urgent care centre to Sylvan Lake. “You have a lot of things going for you,” said Lukaszuk. “Fourteen doctors who are willing together as partners and who are willing to work together and take calls and come in the middle of the night and open up the clinic.” He said there is a need to co-ordinate and maximize the resources but some infrastructure may likely be required. Lukaszuk said despite the interruptions he heard the concerns from residents and elected officials in the community and surrounding areas. Earlier in the day he met with Sylvan Lake town council and other officials in surrounding communities including Innisfail and Bowden. As well he spoke to local family doctors about the

Man jailed five years for robberies A Red Deer man was sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday in Red Deer provincial court after pleading guilty to four convenience store and gas station robberies and one attempted robbery. Steven Lee Pinch, 31, pleaded guilty to robbing the south Petro-Canada Gas Station on Oct. 3, robbing the south Gaetz Mac’s Store on Oct. 11, and robbing the Express 24 Gas on Howarth Street and the North Hill Store on Oct. 17. During the Mac’s Store and North Hill Store robberies he brandished a knife. In total, Pinch stole about $1,467. He also pleaded guilty to attempted robbery of the Fas Gas in Riverside Meadows on Oct. 5.

need for the urgent care centre. Sylvan Lake Mayor Susan Samson said she was impressed that nothing caught the deputy premier off guard and that he was extremely knowledgeable about the issues in Central Alberta. Among the issues, Samson spoke to the deputy premier about urgent care, high lake levels, the Hwy 781 and Hwy 11 intersection and construction. “I think it is a real show of interest in the kinds of things that are happening in our community,” said Samson. “I am very pleased the deputy premier knows and thinks that Sylvan Lake is a fast growing community and there’s a lot of concerns, priorities and issues on the radar and he wants to hear about if first hand.” Sylvan Lake resident and Chinook’s Edge School Division trustee Joeanne Knispel-Matejka had a few minutes of face time with the deputy premier and expressed her desire for new schools and urgent care. She said Lukaszuk was receptive and listened to her views. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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the provincial park on the lakeshore. Council looked at a proposal earlier this year that would have seen a pair of manufactured beaches created in the park to provide sandy areas lost to high lake levels. Also, a $35,000 study will be done to gauge the quality of water flowing through Golf Course Creek into the lake. The town also plans to spend $27,000 on a municipal census and $30,000 on a new parade float to advertise the community. Capital budget highlights include: ● $1 million for Phase 2 of 47th Avenue reconstruction ● $3.1 million for utility main upgrades ● $150,000 for trail development ● $172,000 for upgrades to Lions, Centennial and Four Seasons Parks pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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We need foreign workers HOW FAIRLY WE TREAT THEM MAY DEPEND ON THEIR LANGUAGE SKILLS The day Canadians decide en masse that they will relocate to Northern Alberta or northern British Columbia to take available jobs, we can have a proper debate in this country over the need for the Temporary Foreign Worker program. Until that fanciful day arTIM rives, let’s acHARPER cept that this program fills a huge void in the Canadian labour market in 2012. There are two other more relevant questions to debate: why has this program been left open to such obvious abuse, and why has its use accelerated so quickly under the Conservative government? Human Resources Minister Diane Finley has been forced into a longoverdue review of the program by organized labour in British Columbia after a subsidiary of the Chinese Dehua Mines advertised for workers fluent in Mandarin, apparently ignoring the requirement that efforts first be made to locate or train Canadian workers to fill the mines jobs. “Our government believes that Canadians must always have first crack

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at job opportunities in Canada,” Finley said. A day after the review was announced, four temporary foreign workers from Mexico launched a human rights complaint against their boss at two Tim Hortons outlets in Dawson Creek, B.C., accusing him of rent gouging, forcing them into overcrowded housing, threatening to summarily send them home and general ill treatment. There have been, historically, two groups of employers who use the Temporary Foreign Worker program. There are those who are filling a legitimate labour need, cannot find Canadians to fill the jobs, treat the foreign workers with respect and pay them proper wages. And then there are those who see the program as an easy shortcut to cheap labour, a move that exploits the workers and drives down wages generally for Canadians and temporary foreign workers. Foreign workers in this country toil in the confectionery industry, the meat-packing industry, the oil production industry and all manner of industry in between. At any given time, there are more than 400,000 of them in this country. If this program were shut down, it is no exaggeration to say that unemployment would jump and businesses would close. While the number of immigrants arriving in Canada under the family class, economic and refugee programs

has declined under the Conservatives, there has been a 50 per cent jump in the temporary workers class since Stephen Harper took power. In the British Columbia mines case, it isn’t clear whether a bloated bureaucracy administering the program at human resources and skills development just missed the wording of the application for workers or saw it and looked the other way, because there are no regulations preventing prospective employers from listing proficiency in another language — even though Finley singled that out as particularly troubling. But those who know this program well have a rather simple solution to the problem of fraud and abuse: require workers to speak one of Canada’s official languages. An English-speaking temporary worker is less vulnerable to abuse and less likely to accept substandard wages. Employers would prefer Englishspeaking workers because they are easier to train. Although most temporary workers leave the country after two years, those with specialized skills are allowed to apply for permanent residency, then citizenship. Here, again, French or English is a requirement, as it is for virtually all the economic class of immigrants in this country. The world is going to shift, Harper told the Globe and Mail last week, and competition for skilled immigrants will

become heated as workforces age and immigrants are needed to fill skilled jobs. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney has already served notice in Britain that he will compete fiercely with Australia to woo skilled but underemployed, or unemployed, young Britons. He has even been accused of trying to “poach” English-speaking Polish immigrants from Britain, leading the Independent newspaper to suggest that Kenney’s campaign means the old adage of “foreigners are stealing our jobs” is being replaced with foreigners “are coming over here and stealing our immigrants.” Kenney replicated his efforts in Ireland, where he appeared at a giant Dublin jobs fair and even a popular late-night talk show to try to woo skilled young Irish to come to Canada. There is no cap on the temporary workers program. It is market driven, and Canadian business has generally found the Conservatives responsive to their pleas to expand the program and make it easier and faster to bring temporary workers to this country. Easier and faster is often the path to exploitation. If a language requirement slows the flow, it will also slow the abuse. There is no reason Canada cannot be aggressive and humane, simultaneously. Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer. He can be reached at tharper@thestar.ca.

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What happened to our peacekeeping? I have been watching with concern the pictures of the terrible destruction caused by hurricane Sandy. Then these were followed by interviews with folks who don’t know how to put their lives back together again. Some with no home left. All this as a result of a hurricane that lasted a few hours. As I sat in my comfortable chair, my mind wandered back to other pictures of destruction, deliberately caused by we human beings. The pictures from 10 years of war in Afghanistan as we bombed cities, roads, bridges. All the horrors of war. Before that, we were complicit in the attack on Iraq. Before that, the war in Korea, in Vietnam, in both of which we took an active part. Now we hear rumors that our Canadian government is working with a number of other nations to figure out how to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb. The signs are mounting. The blockade, which only harms ordinary folk, not the leaders. The recall of our ambassador to Iran so that we can no longer try to talk with the government there. Will these countries, which include Canada, resort to a full scale war? The question that is really troubling me: Is this the kind of Canada that I want? We used to have the reputation of being a peacekeeping nation. Are we becoming a war nation instead? Is that the kind of Canada that I want? That you want? My answer is no. Readers, what is your answer? Alice Williamson Red Deer

Klein’s legacy – good and bad Former premier Ralph Klein deserved his day of honour on Tuesday. It is a shame his illness prevented him from participating in the ceremonies awarding him both an Order of Canada and a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Ralph loved nothing more than the adulation he received over his many years of public service, and I’m certain that had he been able to be at the event to participate fully, he would have taken it all in with a big, satisfied smile. As it was, it was a kindness on the part of the federal government to move the ceremonies to Calgary, so that Colleen Klein could accept GREG these honours on his behalf, NEIMAN without needing to be parted from her husband for an extended trip. We’ve had two premiers in the long Progressive Conservative dynasty since Klein stepped down, but his fiscal legacy and his contributions to our political culture continue to endure. In the same breath, the changes to Alberta that occurred under his long watch have made many of his policies and style of government quite un-

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electable today. Klein was the man for his times, but times have changed. In fact, Klein worked very hard to usher in those changes. I’m not sure he recognized that while in office, and I’m pretty certain his core advisers didn’t either. But the PC party under Premier Alison Redford sure ain’t Ralph’s “Henry and Martha” Tories. Voters today have much more culturally diverse names, and they come from parts of the world that likely wouldn’t recognize a Ralph Klein, much less choose him to lead such a technologically advanced and dynamic place that Alberta is today. Not recognizing the face of 21st century Alberta is also the failing of the Alberta Wildrose Party, which is trying to assume the populist mantle that Klein wore. Klein’s greatest achievement was to re-establish the Alberta brand of economic progress and national political influence that was being eroded in the hard years immediately following Peter Lougheed. Klein put the swagger back in our step. He did it by putting himself in front of the parade to regain control of our finances. He did it through austerity measures that are being forced way too late on other governments around the world now, two decades later. Whether Klein was prescient in that or just plain lucky, it pays to be first. There is a cost to that kind of prudence, which we are paying today after many years of postponed in-

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vestment in infrastructure repairs and building. There is also a cost to Klein’s imprudence in not aggressively building Alberta’s savings account. It’s almost heartbreaking to think about the billions that would be coming into our treasury today, if Klein would have chosen to simply pay down our mortgage in the orderly manner he first mandated, instead of plundering that account, so he could brag about being debt free in time for our provincial centennial. And therein lies the mistake of the Wildrose. Opposition Leader Danielle Smith points to the $10 billion Alberta gets in energy revenue every year, and wonders how the government can’t balance the books with that kind of windfall. So do I. But had we built our savings through the 20 boom years under Klein, had we not adopted Stockwell Day’s ill-conceived flat income tax, had we not been too proud to even think about even a one per cent provincial sales tax dedicated to infrastructure spending, we’d be making $10 billion a year today in interest payments from the Heritage Fund — probably even more. Look out the window. We see the Alberta that we all built under Ralph Klein. For the good parts (and there are many) we need to be grateful. For the lessons learned — that’s our responsibility going forward. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate.blogspot.com. Email him at greg.neiman.blog@gmail.com.

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Martha Hall Findlay joins Liberal leadership race BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Former MP Martha Hall Findlay has announced her candidacy for the federal Liberal leadership saying the party has to stop trying to be all things to all people. She said the Liberals must show courage if they are to win back respect and regain power. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Liberal party proved in the 1990s that it had the guts to do what was right â&#x20AC;&#x201D; fiscally and economically,â&#x20AC;? she said of the deficit-cutting Liberal government of the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was tough, but it was right. And we must show that kind of courage again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Liberal party must have the courage to no longer try to be everything to everyone. We must stand for what we believe is right.â&#x20AC;? Hall Findlay, who also sought the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top job in 2006, is another highprofile candidate for the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top job. She came forward Wednesday on the first official day of the leadership campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2006 there were some who ques-

tioned my run for leadership. But soon most were calling it gutsy. Before long people were coming up to me all the time to say how much I inspired them,â&#x20AC;? Hall Findlay said as she made her announcement in Calgary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to take on (NDP Leader) Thomas Mulcair right where it counts and where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the weakest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the economy. We need to take on (Prime Minister) Stephen Harper, take the fight to him, not just wait and react defensively to the next round of attack ads.â&#x20AC;? Hall Findlay joins Justin Trudeau, who announced his candidacy six weeks ago, and four others. They include Toronto lawyer Deborah Coyne, Vancouver Crown prosecutor Alex Burton, Ottawa lawyer David Bertschi and David Merner, former president of the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s British Columbia wing The Liberals are to choose a new leader in April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allow me to say I told you so,â&#x20AC;? said Trudeau at an event at the University of Toronto on the eve of Hall Findlayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much-anticipated announcement.

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priately and denied the ombudsman had been usurped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an independent body, the Office of the Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ombudsman does not back down from investigations on request,â&#x20AC;? said Claude Rochon in an email statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The decision to halt the review of this specific potential privacy breach was made when it was confirmed that the relevant mandated federal authority, in this case the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, had been seized with the matter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parallel investigations by our office and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner would not have been a sensible use of resources.â&#x20AC;? Last week, it was revealed Veteran Affairs Minister Steven Blaney quietly ended one of the privacy probes by the ombudsman, which had been ordered by his predecessor, Jean-Pierre Blackburn. Like Parent, Blaney said he believed that investigation was best handled by Stoddart. A few weeks ago the privacy commissioner, in a comprehensive audit, gave the department a thumbs-up and said its procedures for handling information have been tightened. But that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t satisfied advocates, include a St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, N.L.-based organization active in supporting ex-soldiers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The federal government has been

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Privy Council Office also spending thousands to keep tabs on ethnic press OTTAWA — Citizenship and Immigration Canada isn’t the only federal department spending hundreds of thousands of dollars keeping a keen eye on the country’s ethnic media. The Privy Council Office, which provides bureaucratic support to the prime minister, spent $463,300 last January on a two-year contract with the same monitoring firm that was paid almost $750,000 by Citizenship over the past three years. Background material attached to the contract awarded by Citizenship notes both Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Stephen Harper place high value on ethnic media. They’re quoted as calling it more important than mainstream press. Contract records show that Privy Council has been using ethnic media monitoring firms since at least 2007. A spokesman for the office says the reports are shared across government to eliminate the need for other departments to do their own monitoring.

TORONTO — More Canadians are showing signs of willingness to dig deeper into their wallets for charitable causes, a survey from one of Canada’s major banks suggested Wednesday. The online poll from BMO Harris Private Banking found that 79 per cent of those surveyed had made a charitable donation at some point in the past 12 months. The figure was up sharply from 2011 levels, when just 68 per cent of respondents had made contributions. Poll respondents also indicated they were writing larger cheques than they had in recent years. The average donation amount rose to $557 in 2012 from $487 the year before. The news initially came as a surprise to Marvi Ricker, BMO’s managing director of philanthropic services. Global economic turbulence that has kept markets in flux may seem an unlikely backdrop for a spike in charitable donations, she conceded. But while Canadians have enjoyed comparative economic stability, Ricker said the international turmoil has served as a harbinger of things to come. “We know we have years of austerity ahead of us,” Ricker said in reference to cost-cutting measures by provincial and federal governments. “I think people are recognizing that if they want to have the quality of society that we’ve gotten used to, individuals are going to have to contribute more.” Members of the aging baby boom generation are among the most highly motivated contributors, Ricker said. Canadians now entering middle age in a position of relative financial security are feeling compelled to support the social causes that will be of most benefit to them in the years ahead, she said.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The scaffold Prime Minister Stephen Harper erected in January to help boost the independence and prosperity of Canada’s First Nations is being corroded by inaction, and risks collapsing in a familiar cloud of inertia and distrust, newly obtained correspondence suggests. Shawn Atleo, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, lays bare the frustrations of Canada’s native leaders in a pair of scathing letters sent last month to Harper and Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan. The letters, obtained by The Canadian Press, decry a total lack of progress on issues Harper promised in January to address — education, comprehensive claims, treaty implementation, economic development and fiscal arrangements. “There has been a loss of momentum and sense of frustration (that) is being felt by the First Nation leadership,” Atleo writes in the three-page letter to Harper. “This is exacerbated by the federal government’s broader legislative agenda, which has the potential for harmful impacts on First Nations, including changes to environmental regulation, fisheries and criminal justice.” Indeed, Atleo accuses Harper of continuing to push legislation and a fragmented agenda he knows First Nations communities will oppose, eroding what little trust existed between natives and the Crown. In his five-page letter to Duncan, Atleo examines each of the issues Ottawa and chiefs had agree to tackle, and describes how bureaucratic inertia and lack of mandate have stymied each conversation. “First Nations leadership have keenly engaged in good faith to begin a dialogue only to be met by AANDC officials indicating that they have no mandate to even enter into discussions,” he writes. As a result, Atleo continues, the progress report due next year will have nothing in it, while the government presses on with legislation impacting First

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Flight of the swans Phottos by Ph b MYRA MYRA PEA PEARMA RMAN/ N/ Freelance l nce e

Right: Tundra swan head and neck featherss are often stained with rust from feeding in n iron-rich waters and mud on their breeding g grounds. Bottom right: Tundra swans are dabblers,, tipping over to reach down to tubers and d roots of the submergents that grow in the e shallows. Ducks, like this canvasback, are e often seen feeding alongside the swans.. The ducks take advantage of the morselss dislodged by the much larger swans. Below: Young swans, called cygnets, can be e readily identified by their brownish feathers.. More than half of them perish before they y reach the wintering grounds. This cygnett was found alone and out of reach on an ice-covered lake near Rocky Mountain House in n early November. Although it seemed healthy y and preened contentedly in our presence, itt seemed unable to fly. Interestingly, the brightt yellow legs seen on this bird are very unusuall (most swans have black legs and feet). Dr.. Gord Court of Alberta Fish and Wildlife e concluded that this was likely a leucistic bird.. Leucism is an unusual condition that resultss when the pigmentation cells in an animal orr bird fail to develop properly. Background: Three swans paddle in the fog.

When I was a chi Wh hild ld, th the arrival i l off th the fi firstt swans each spring was cause for great excitement in our family. The swans would congregate by the hundreds in the shallow wetlands that dotted the fields near our Rimbey farm. At the first sighting, we would phone our resident naturalist and friend, Fred Schutz, who would faithfully make the journey out to our farm and so he could lead a pack of small but enthusiastic Pearman kids across the MYRNA muddy fields for a close-up PEARMAN look at these regal and majestic birds. After all these years, I s till enjoy watching these i pe im peri rial al mig migra rant ntss as the they y

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wing i tth heiir way back b k and d forth th to di disttantt sh hores. North America has only two native swan species — the trumpeter swan and the tundra (formerly called whistling) swan. In Alberta, the endangered trumpeter swan breeds mainly in the Grande Prairie area but is also found in a few other scattered locations and has been successfully reintroduced to Elk Island National Park. Tundra swans do not breed in the province, but grace us with their beauty twice a year as thousands upon thousands of them migrate between their breeding and wintering grounds. While shallow wetlands formed by early spring runoff are the favourite staging areas for tundra swans on their northward migration in April and early May, they tend to congregate on large water bodies during their fall migration in October and November. Like geese and cranes, swans will feed on the grain left behind in harvested fields. The Th e tu tund ndra ra swa swans ns tha thatt mi migr grat ate e th thou ough gh Alb Alber erta ta

breed d on tth he westt coastt off A Allaska k and d wiinter t allong ng g the Pacific coast of California. Twice yearly, they make a perilous journey off 6,000 km. Earlier this week, a weakened tundra swan n bearing a coded neck band (P 958) was found nearr Pine Lake. The bird had been banded as an adult male on n July 18, 2010, near King Salmon on the northern n Alaska Peninsula as part of a study to learn more e about tundra swan migration routes and timing. It was next observed in the Sacramento Valley y of California in November and December 2010. He e was obviously on its way back to California this falll when he became grounded. At the time of writing,, the swan remains in the care of Medicine Riverr Wildlife Centre. In 2008, several swans were also implanted with h radio transmitters as part of the tundra research h project. You can follow these swans at http://alaska.. usgs.gov/science/biology/avian_influenza/TUSW// inde in dex. x.ph php# p#ma map. p.

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A winter of discontent The winter of our discon- done with the North Raven tent has suddenly taken us River, Alberta’s First Buck for amidships and unawares, put- Wildlife project, back in the ting readers — anglers, hunt- ‘70’s. ers, or not -— into dark, or at Late last summer Woods least critical moods. learned that AlMany readers berta Environare annoyed by the ment and Sustaintendency of premier able Resource DeRedford to say what velopment had apit took to get elected proved eight Tembut exactly the opporary Diversion posite once she got Licences to three in. energy companies to withdraw 69,000 Other than the cubic meters of PC pension hog water from tiny wallow, most cited Dogpound during example is of Ms. 2012. Redford, just before the election, vetoWorse, Woods ing Potatogate, the reveals, 37,000 BOB sale of 16,000 acres cubic meters SCAMMELL of priceless native were approved grassland to an alfor withdrawal leged party supin February and porter, then, in mid-October, March when water levels in Red Deer, saying that a Bill are at their lowest and eggs before the Legislature to pre- from brown and brook trout vent such public land sweet spawning are still incubating. steals in the future “is not legWoods notes the irony that islation that our caucus sup- one “arm” of SRD, Fish and ports.” Wildlife, had done so much to So, what else is new, but protect and improve the Dogwhy would she say it? There pound fishery, while another, was no need. Water Resources, has apThe legislation in ques- proved pumping permits that tion, Bill 202, the Public Lands will harm the fishery. (Grasslands Preservation) Woods does not mention Amendment Act, is an excel- that this sort of stupidity will lent Bill introduced by her get even worse, now that the own Calgary Nose-Hill Tory government has lopped off the backbencher, Dr. Neil Brown, Fish and Wildlife “arm.” but, as a Private Members’ What happens to that waBill, has zero chance of pas- ter? sage. Woods says “it was poisoned Increasingly, our Premier with chemicals and pumped comes on as a motor-mouth underground for the extracwho just has to rev it before tion of hydrocarbons; a hell her brain is in gear. of a use for clean water that On the weekend, the Alber- has been stolen from a healthy ta PCs got rid of the absurd trout stream!” preferential ballot that gave us It gets even worse. Premier Stalemate (as several As I write, a reader emails readers prefer to call him) and that Bill 2, now before the Legnow more of the same in Ms. islature, “promises to remove Redford. the Environment Ministry out That will have to do, until a of the environment business,” majority of Albertans believes and give it to the Energy Rethat any government at all will sources Conservation Board be better than what we’ve en- that is mainly funded by the dured since Peter Lougheed industry it is supposed to be retired 27 years ago. regulating. The Bill, the reader says, ● Ever wondered about gives the board absolute powthose big tanker trucks suck- er to licence withdrawal of ing water out of your favor- countless millions of gallons ite trout stream? Reader Ken of water for fracking purposCollier forwards an article, es. “Dogpound Creek, Premier We are doomed, unless we Trout Stream, Loses Water to can survive drinking the subFracking!” from the “Stream stances the ERCB can’t seem Tender” blog of Guy Woods, to control being “pipelined” an environmental consul- into our rivers, lakes and tant and fly fisherman, which streams. sheds almost too much light on the water withdrawal sub● The sudden arrival of ject. winter has not put hunters in Over the years, major mon- quite the evil moods I would ey and effort has turned a have expected. damaged Dogpound back into The wild pheasant season a prime brown and brook trout stream, similar to what was was shaping up as a bust by

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Photos by BOB SCAMMELL

Above: The North Raven story: here, too, energy producers “steal” the pure water Alberta’s anglers and hunters have worked and paid for. Below right: These bucks were photographed from a native on horseback in August this year. The Blood reserve is the largest reserve in Canada, and produces some outstanding mule and whitetailed deer. These two will likely be on someone’s wall sometime in the new year. its second day, well before the first blizzard blew in, but, by then, ruffed grouse hunters from widely varying areas were reporting good hunting. Early fall-winter has been great for those who still hunt ducks and geese. My old septuagenarian friend and faithful reader, Don Hayden, went after mallards for the first time in ages, then stopped by to give me the first perfectly plucked and cleaned mallard I have had in years. That bird and I have a hot date with my late mom’s legendary method for roasted Prairie Boy Duck. Don was en route to Hay River, his ancestral stomping grounds, where he took a young moose and a ten-point whitetail buck. That was the only success story I was hearing, until the weather started moderating recently. So far, nobody is sending me shots of dead critters but, strangely, many live pictures, including huge bull elk on the Suffield Reserve, where the government recently announced seasons on cows in an effort to control the herd, and an amazing shot of an awesome mule deer buck in August velvet, allegedly taken by a horseback rider, on the Blood Reserve. Bob Scammell is an awardwinning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

Photo contributed by Don CAHOON

Ten-point whitetail “shot” recently in the snow by non-hunter Don Cahoon.

Modern gloves are handy gardening tools There is a myth that one can tell a gardener by their hands; as they are dry and cracked or there is dirt embedded into the skin. This might have once been true but gloves have improved making this a thing of the past. Gloves should fit comfortably, like a second skin. The fingers should be the same length as the ones on the gloves. If the gloves have seams they should not bite into any part of the hand. Good fitting gloves need not hinder dexterity while keeping hands protected from the environment. One choice is to use a form fitting glove with a spandex back and a micro fiber palm. LINDA The glove is light weight and TOMLINSON the palm breaths which reduces the chance of hot sweaty hands. For light or fine work choose ones with latex dots. If gloves usually wear out on the finger tips, purchase a pair with reinforced fingers. Seamless knit nylon gloves will fit like a second skin. Ones that are coated with a compound called Nitrile are very versatile. The coating is thin enough to allow for maximum dexterity while providing protection from punctures, soil and moisture. For those that want a slightly thicker coated glove, try a glove that is coated with a combination of foam and latex. It is still flexible and offers great protection. Fox gloves are a very popular seamless glove that has made its début on the Opera show. They are made out of suplex nylon and lycra spandex. The result is a breathable, tight knit, flexible fabric that is resistant to moisture. For those who prefer or need to use natural fabrics try gloves made out of cotton, bamboo and leather. Baggy cotton gloves are still available but they have their limitations. New styles of cotton gloves are seamless and shaped for a snugger fit. Look for ones with coated palms that will protect from all types of moisture. Bamboo gloves are similar to the cotton ones only they have a foam latex coating on the palm. Bamboo is a strong, light weight material that breaths. Leather gloves are still an excellent choice. The weight and type of leather is reflected in the dexterity of the glove. oat and Deerskin are thin leathers making them flexible. Therefore these gloves tend to be lighter and work well for jobs that require fine finger motor skills.

Cow hide is thicker leather and make bulky gloves that take the abuse of rough surfaces. These gloves can be stiff when they are first purchased but like all leather gloves they will eventually mold your hand. Leather gloves will protect hands from the cold in the spring and fall but can be warm on hot days. Manufactures have addressed this problem by using a mesh or cotton backing on gloves allowing the heat to escape. When purchasing leather gloves make sure they are snug as leather will stretch slightly. Try on a number of gloves and choose the ones that are the most comfortable.

Gloves are no longer ugly and dull. They are available in a rainbow of colors that serves two purposes. It can brighten the day and they are also easy to find. For those that hate gloves try “gloves in a bottle”. In theory, the product is absorbed by the skin providing a protective layer between he skin and environment. Protection lasts approximately four hours. Take a look at the gloves on the market. Using them will protect your hands from the elements. Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist that lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at www.igardencanada.com or your_garden@hotmail.com

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Achieve wholeness — in food and in life “Our dietary habits are integrally related and interwoven with our physical and emotional addictions and, as such, cannot be separated from considerations of spiritual growth toward a sense of wholeness.” — Ronald F. Schmid, ND

It’s important to continue on your journey with this awareness so you can start to add more wholesome activities into your life to correspond and enhance your dietary choices — you’ll understand as you do it. As I notice addictive behaviours in my own life, I’ve come to believe that one of the bigI reflect on how much time I have spent gest misfortunes behind the science of outdoors, if I have fallen out of a routine nutrition is the lack of emphasis on the yoga practice or how my attitude has been mental, emotional and spiritual connecrecently. tion with the way we eat. Not many people understand the conRonald F. Schmid, in his book Tradinection to the way you eat and yoga, for tional Foods Are Your Best Medicine, deinstance. But the practice of yoga, like scribes the journey towards whole tradithe practice of eating wholesome foods, tional foods requiring not only knowledge is a means of centering yourself — or for about whole foods, but also the need for those who don’t like such terms, a way to a healthy attitude towards life in order to get your mind in congruency with your maintain such a healthy diet. actions. As one ventures towards more healthGreat for people who are always talkful, natural, wholesome foods, they inading about changing their diets but conKRISTIN vertently have to give up or start freeing tinue to stuff down the cheeseburgers FRASER themselves of addictions, including addic— we’ve all been there in some way shape tions to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and even or form. caffeine — ah! So why wholesome? Is all of this possible? Cultures around the world that still Absolutely — why not? live and eat foods that are natural, local, Growing towards a sense of wholeness organically produced have a fraction of as an emotional and spiritual being is interwoven the diseases we experience in our modernized fast with our dietary habits. food societies. It just simply makes sense.

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Breakthrough lets man in vegetative state communicate with doctors TORONTO — For more than a decade, Scott Routley has been living in a vegetative state. He can’t talk. He can’t move. And although his eyes are open, no one is sure whether he can see. But now, for the first time, doctors caring for the 39-year-old London, Ont., man say they know he’s not in pain. And they learned it from Routley himself, by analyzing his brain waves when they asked him. “This was a landmark moment for us because for the first time, a patient can actually tell us information, important information about how they’re feeling and their current situation,” said lead researcher Dr. Adrian Owen on Tuesday. The medical breakthrough, believed to be the only time a severely brain injured patient has been able to relay clinically relevant information to their doctors, is being touted as a new way to possibly improve their quality of care. Owen, who is the head of the Brain and Mind Institute at the University of Western Ontario, says research published online last year in The Lancet shows that one in five of these patients are conscious, but essentially trapped in their bodies because they’re unable to communicate verbally or physically. His team has been working for the past year trying to determine whether Routley, who became vegetative following a car crash 12 years ago, had any “residual brain activity” and how much he was able to understand them. Last June, the doctors employed a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine (fMRI) to see if they would be able to analyze his brain patterns. They told Routley that they wanted him to imagine that he was playing tennis if he wasn’t in pain or imagine that he was walking around his house if he was in pain. The thought process involved in playing a complex sport like tennis triggers the part of the brain that controls motor skills, while thinking about walking around your house triggers visual associations — contained in a separate area of the brain. With the fMRI, doctors were able to measure the activity in Routley’s brain and conclude he was trying to tell them he was free of pain. Owen says for now, this technology is effective in determining responses to simple yes or no questions but may eventually pave the way

‘THIS WAS A LANDMARK MOMENT BECAUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME, A PATIENT CAN ACTUALLY TELL US INFORMATION ABOUT HOW THEY’RE FEELING AND THEIR SITUATION’ — RESEARCHER DR. ADRIAN OWEN

for vegetative patients to communicate on a regular basis using a computer-assisted interface. “We can use this type of technology to ask them what sort of entertainment they want to be exposed to? Do they want to watch TV or do they want to listen to music? What type of music? What time would they like to be fed ... activities of daily living which are entirely under the control of these people around them, the people caring for them,” he said. “We can now ask the patients about these things and give them a role in the decision making that governs their life.” Neurologist Dr. Bryan Young says Routley’s family has always been “convinced” that he was awake and aware in his state. He says this technology has the potential to become an instrumental tool for the medical community to assess whether a vegetative patient wants to live or die. But Young warned that it would only be helpful if there was a reliable test available to determine if the patient was psychologically sound, and able to make and convey their wishes. “One has to establish, though, that apart

from these simple responses to these simple commands, they are able to think in a deeper and more profound way about their quality of life and their wishes and goals and what they would prefer,” he said. Routley, who is currently living at the Parkwood Hospital in London, is among several vegetative Canadian and British patients featured in a documentary that aired on the BBC.

Kristin Fraser, BSc, is a holistic nutritionist and local freelance writer. Her column appears every second Wednesday. She can be reached at kristin@somethingtochewon.ca.

FDA uncovers insects, birds, other contamination issues at second Massachusetts pharmacy BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Federal health inspectors found numerous potential sources of contamination, including leaky ceilings and insects, at a drugmaking facility that has the same founders as the specialty pharmacy linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday released the results of a monthlong inspection of Ameridose, a Westborough, Mass.-based company that makes injectable drugs. The agency’s report, posted online, lists a host of problems at the plant, ranging from manufacturing to sterility to quality control. Inspectors said they found insects within 10 feet of a supposedly sterile area where drugs were manufactured. In another case, inspectors reported a bird flying into a room where drugs are stored. Elsewhere, the report cites leaks and cracks in the ceiling and walls of a clean room used to manufacture sterile drugs. The same room contained “thick residues that were orange, brown, and green” on equipment used for sterilization.

FDA inspectors also said the company did not investigate at least 53 incidents of bacterial contamination that arose during testing of stock drug solution. “There is no documented evidence that your firm implemented permanent corrective actions to prevent these sterility events from recurring,” investigators wrote. Ameridose agreed to shut down for inspection in October after tainted steroids from its sister company, the New England Compounding Center, were linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak that has spread to 19 states and caused 32 deaths. Ameridose operates two facilities in Westborough and provides medication in prefilled oral syringes to hospitals nationwide. Its drugs range from painkillers to blood thinners to pregnancy drugs. Late last month, the company agreed to recall all of its products under pressure from FDA regulators. FDA officials previously said they have not connected any Ameridose drugs to infection or illness, but they have concerns about the products’ sterility. Inspectors visiting the company’s plant also questioned whether some of Ameridose’s drugs work properly.

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I know it can be hard for some people to grasp — even myself at times — but the rewards are always worth it. So where to begin? First things first is to take full responsibility for your actions — your choices. I know it can be tough. Going for beers or indulging in not so good for you choices can be so enjoyable. But ask yourself: are they liberating choices or are they suppressing choices? Are they hindering you from moving towards a better you or are they enhancing the inner you that is talented, and capable of greatness? Everyone can differ in different times of his or her lives. I’ve seen myself drink a beer and feel stressed, irritable and unpleasant in times where my life was not on track and other times it feels pretty damn worth it. Where are you at emotionally? Are you comfortable in the skin that you walk in and feel at peace in your life — how do your food choices reflect that and what could you be doing differently to be living a more wholesome experience? Really, only you have the answers. So start answering and start acting.

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Friday ● Red Deer Public Library branches will be closed Nov. 16 for staff development. See www. rdpl.org ● Widowed Support Network meeting is held the third Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at New Life Fellowship Church and provides a safe place for men and women who have lost their spouse through death to interact and support each other. Next on Nov. 16. Email to widowedsupportnetwork@gmail.com. ● 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. ● Ponoka Legion weekly suppers are at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. Cost is $13 per person. Call 403783-4076. Next supper is Nov. 16. ● Lacombe Christmas Farmers Markets will be held at Lacombe Memorial Centre on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 to Dec. 14 with a special Moonlight Madness sale on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 10 p.m. Features homemade baking, crafts, breads, perogies, jewelry, woodwork, local honey, Philippine spring rolls, and more. Phone 403-782-4772. ● Silver Blades senior skating is offered on Fridays, 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. at Red Deer Arena. Enjoy exercise and fun with other skaters aged 50 plus. Phone the Recreation Centre for more information and to sign up for the program. ● Lacombe Christmas Light Exchange offers Lacombe residents a box of energy efficient LED lights in exchange for two strings of inefficient, incandescent exterior holiday house lights, available from Lacombe City Hall. Co-sponsored by Fortis Alberta, the program continues until the holiday season or while supplies last. Phone 403782-1263. ● Canadian Ski Patrol Red Deer Zone will be hosting their ski swap in conjunction with the Red Deer Snow Fest Ski and Snowboard at the Ag Centre, Westerner Park. New and used skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and cross country gear. Cash only. Consignment Fri. Nov. 16 from 4 to 9 p.m. Sales take place Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick up/Cash out Nov. 18 5 to 6:30 p.m. For more information call Bud at 403-350-9411 or email skipatrol.rd@gmail. com.

Saturday ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Nov. 17 session is called Watercolour Canoes with artist Erin Boake. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. ● A Campfire Sing-Along will be featured on Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, familystyle sing-along with musician Rick Moore. Children and adults of all ages welcome. Contact boultbee@ telusplanet.net or call Glynis at 403-342-5585. Presented by Arts a la Carte, the City of Red Deer, and the library. ● Girlz Club meets at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch on Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. for Fancy Nancy Dress up party. Girls ages seven years and up are invited to dress in their fanciest outfit, and learn some pre-Christmas etiquette. For more information call 403-341-3822 or email cputnam@ rdpl.org. ● Children’s Chess Club is offered on Nov. 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the children’s department at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Children ages eight years and up, from beginners to experienced players are invited. Phone 403-346-4688. ● Opening of Rural Travel Solo Art Show by Gail Scheuring from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Gallery on Main will be on Nov. 17, with the exhibit running until Dec. 7. Visit www.thegalleryonmain.com ● Pines Lodge Christmas Crafts and Bake Sale is on Nov. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. To find out more, phone 403-343-0656, ext. 3. ● Sale of pottery and paintings by members of the Red Deer Pottery and Red Deer Art Club will be held Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the foyer at Recreation Centre. There will be art work and functional and non-functional pottery including naked and regular raku pieces and more. Coffee and goodies available. Contact Jean at 403-346-6248. ● Festival Lights the Night and Santa Claus Parade kicks off the Christmas Season with children’s activities, entertainment, hot chocolate, Santa Claus Parade and the lighting of the Festival’s Biggest Christmas Tree on Saturday, Nov. 17, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Park and Downtown Red Deer. Cocoa, crafts and carolling at The Hub from 2 to 5 p.m. And the Red Deer Health Foundation Festival of Trees festival will be open Nov. 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds this year go to Laboratory Services, Department of Histopathology. See www.reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca, or email to foundation@albertahealthservices.ca. ● Support the Royal Canadian Air Cadets #7 by checking your coats at the Annual Red Deer Christmas Antique Furniture and Collectables Show and Sale, at Prairie and Parkland Pavilions at Westerner Exposition Grounds on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission is $8. Free admission for youth and children ages 14 and under. Contact Carswell’s Promotions at 403-343-1614. ● Parkinson Alberta Society will receive $1 from each ticket from the admission to Back to the Future Trilogy starring Michael J. Fox on Nov. 17 at Carnival Cinemas. Show times are 1:05, 3:15, and 5:15 p.m. Contact Carnival at 403-341-6565, or the Society at 403-346-4463. ● Pet Pictures with Santa at Red Deer and District SPCA will be offered on Nov. 17 and 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family including your dog, cat, ferret or iguana and join Santa in a Christmas photo for a fee of $20. All proceeds to animal care. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Christmas Craft and Bake Sale takes place Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are over 25 vendors and the Nearly New Boutique will be open. Contact Diane at 403-343-6074. ● Whisker Rescue will be at the Petsmart store every third Saturday of each month with the Senior for Senior Program from noon to 4 p.m. A senior cat is given to a senior person free of charge, including food and litter, and payment of veterinary bills. The next date is Nov. 17. For more information call Diane at 403-347-1251. ● Parkland Garden Centre Annual Craft and Market Show will be held on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a donation to

the Red Deer Food Bank. See www.parklandgarden.ca or phone 403-346-5613. ● Holiday Extravaganza will be offered at Dance Traxx Studio on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include vendors, Christmas Craft room for children, face painting, concession, children’s Christmas movies all day. Proceeds will support Dance Traxx Dancer’s Society for dance education and training. For information, email thehutlets@msn.com, or kknoble@shaw.ca. ● Ride for the Children will be held Nov. 17 leaving from Precision Cycle Works in Gasoline Alley East at 1 p.m. and heading to Red Deer and District Food Bank. Non-perishable food items and cash donations greatly accepted by Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle Group. Phone John at 403-3414022 or email to henhouse@telusplanet.net. ● 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. ● Art at the Lake Annual Christmas Art Show and Sale, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sylvan Lake Lion’s Club Hall. Free admission. Coffee and snacks provided. Central Alberta artists and artisans will offer forged metal work, functional pottery, raku-fired ceramics, watercolour, acrylic and oil painting, pastel drawing, hand-blown glass, hand-painted scarves, jewelry, soaps, re-purposed clothing and more. Phone 403-748-2557. ● Rocky Mountain House Arts and Crafts Guild is hosting their Annual Craft Show on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lou Soppit Centre on Highway 11. There are 35 booths all with handcrafted items and admission is free with donations to the Food Bank being greatly appreciated. For more information call Judy at 403-845-4652. ● Red Deer Runners meet at the Red Deer Recreation Centre every Saturday at 9 a.m. for a fun run. Novice to advanced runners who want to meet new people and enjoy the social atmosphere of a group are invited to participate touring around the city on sidewalks and city trails, and learn more about the trails. Once a month the group hosts a fun event. See www.reddeerrunners.org, or phone 403-347-0430. ● MADD (Members Against Drunk Driving) Red Deer and District Candle Light Vigil will be held Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. If you want to light a candle in memory of your loved one, please call Madd at 403-347-9922 or email maddrd@telusplanet.net ● Ponoka Senior Drop-In Centre jam sessions are held Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 at the door and includes refreshments and snack. For more information phone Linda at 403-783-8461. ● Ponoka Moose Lodge Old Time Dance will be held Nov. 17 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dance to the music of Randy Jones and the Reflections. $12 for non members or $10 for members. Potluck lunch will be served. For more information visit www.AlbertaDanceNews.com or call Jean or Fred at 403-783-8587. ● Christmas In November Sale will be held at the Hidden Treasures Gift Shop in the Ponoka General Hospital and the Chapel on Nov. 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25 per cent off all regular priced items, except Breast of Friends Cookbooks. Coupons of $5 on every $30 purchased in Nov. and Dec. are redeemable from Jan. 1 to Feb. 1. Prize draws! One hundred per cent of the proceeds go back into the hospital. For more information call 403-783-2589. ● Tree House Youth Theatre presents “yes, and...” with Serge Belliveau on Nov. 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Scott Block. Enjoy the wonderful world of quick-draw, faster than a speeding bullet improvisation with a variety of games and exercises. Tickets are $20. Wear clothes that are easy to move in and are fine for getting messed up, and comfortable shoes. Bring water and a snack. New comers are welcome, no experience needed. Visit www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca. Call Ms. Cole at 403-896-0631 or email treehousetheatre@gmail. com to register. ● Cookie Walk Bazaar and White Elephant Sale will take place Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. Cookie boxes are $7 each. Everyone welcome.

Sunday ● Family Sundays at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery will be held in conjunction with the exhibit Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 1779-1821 on Sundays at 2 p.m. The David Thompson Puppet Show will be presented by the Friends of Rocky Mountain House Historic Site on Nov. 18. Enjoy animated stories of David Thompson, and other famous characters told through theatre and music. Advance tickets available from the museum reception desk. Member costs are $5 each, or $10 for families, and $10 each or $20 per family for non-members. Phone 403-309-8405. ● Innisfail Public Library Film Circuit presents Beasts of the Southern Wild at the Innisfail Century Theatre on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $9 per person get at Flexpass — $70 for nine movies. Both can be purchased at the door on movie nights by cash or cheque. Phone 403-227-4941. ● Coup de Colur Concert will be hosted by ACFA at The Hub on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. ● Lacombe Kozy Korner weekly music is offered Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. Come to play, sing or listen. Admission is $2 and includes coffee and cookies. Call Jack at 403-782-3525. ● Red Deer Legion Upcoming Event: Wine and cheese for installation of officers for the Ladies Auxiliary and membership pin presentation — Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in the Alberta Room, Red Deer Legion. All members welcome.

Monday ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre card games are played on the following days: Canasta — Mondays at 1 p.m., $1; Cribbage — Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., $2; Singles Bridge — Wednesdays at 1 p.m., $2; Partner Bridge — second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., $3; Mixed cards — first and third Friday of each month, $1; Whist — second and fourth Friday of each month, $2. For more information on cards please call Diane at 403-343-6074. ● Zumba Gold Class will be offered at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. This is an entry level class designed for older adults. A drop in fee of $4.50 applies. Phone 403-343-6074 for more information. ● Red Deer Legion Branch #35 year round events: carpet bowling on Mondays at 9:30 a.m., and on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; Social Bridge on Thursdays at 1 p.m. (all levels welcome, including beginners); Cribbage on Mondays at 7 p.m. (except holidays) and on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; and

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With Neil McKnight of Spruce View calling the turns, Ron and Jean Bower of Red Deer dance at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. Square dancing at the Golden Circle runs each Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. New dancers are always encouraged and there is a drop-in fee of just $1. For more information, call 403-343-6074. meat draws on Fridays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays at 4 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Blackfalds Farmers’ Market holiday markets will be held on Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Contact Tristina at 403-302-7935 to reserve a table. Everyone who brings a donation for the Food Bank or Christmas Cheer Program will receive a door prize ticket. Each vendor will have a door prize ticket displayed on their table, and in order to win the prize, you have to match your door prize ticket to the table. for more information visit www.BlackfaldsAgSociety.com or call 403-302-7935. ● The Red Deer Fish and Game Association Special General Meeting will take place Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at Bower Kin Community Hall. Elections will be held to select new executive and chairpersons as needed. All interested members please attend.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic. The clinic offers free affidavits of identification that are notarized by a lawyer. This ID does not replace government issued ID, but is intended to help people access basic services while replacing their proper ID. To book an appointment call 403-314-9129. ● MS Society’s Upcoming Events: Special Op’s — Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Care Collegeside. Speaker Blaine Findlay B.A. will talk about setting boundaries to improve your life; Couples Relationships and MS — tentatively Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 403-346-0290 or email audrey.thompson@mssociety.ca.

Tuesday

● Education and Awareness presentation hosted by Epilepsy Society will take place at The Hub on Nov. 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ● Fall Meditation and Dharma Class Program: Mindful Living will take place on Nov. 21. Upcoming lasses are: Wisdom Answers on Dec. 5; and Peaceful Holidays on Dec. 19. For more information visit www.MeditationAlberta.org or call Gerry at 403-318-0147 or call 403-454-7595. ● Norwegian Laft Hus Society Museum fall and winter hours are Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the unique log house with the sod roof in Heritage Park, which houses a collection of historic and cultural objects from Norwegian Canadians or join in the weekly session of Norwegian Rosemaling, painting, Hardanger embroidery or other crafts. Lessons are available. Phone 403347-2055. ● Personal And Social Transformation Action (PASTA) Players meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hub. Persons aged 12 years and up invited to explore theatre. Free to join. No experience required. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Central Alberta Historical Society will meet on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. The topic is Red Deer Cenotaph and the Development of Veteran’s Park. With panel discussion and slides. Everyone is welcome. Contact Iris at 403-340-2588. ● Riverside Meadows Community Meeting will take place Nov. 21 at Grace Fellowship Church from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Annual general meeting, crime prevention, coffee, community improvements. The association needs more people to serve on the 2012/2013 board. If you are interested, please attend the meeting and put your name forward. The Centennial Bench Plaque Unveiling Ceremony will take place Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Pedestrian Train Bridge. Everyone welcome. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the bookings for the activity centre, or to help take minutes at the regular board meetings which are held every other month. For more information email riversidemeadowsca@ gmail.com. ● Join Artists Robert Bateman, Len Krenzler and Fabio Napoleoni at Editions Gallery, Bower Place Shopping Centre. Bateman will appear Nov. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.robertbateman.ca for a complete biography; Krenzler will appear Nov. 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit www.actionart.ca for a complete biography; Napoleoni will appear Nov. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. Please visit www.fabionapoleoni.com for a complete biography or call Debbie at 403-342-2366 for more information.

● Slip, Sliding, No Way — workshop for active independent seniors will offer information on prevention, ball exercise routine, displays, snacks and more at the following locations and dates: Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre on Nov. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and Redwoods Retirement Residence on Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosted by Finding Balance Red Deer. Contact Terri at 403506-2666. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House dance, Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Parkland Old Thyme Music Makers. The cost is $6. Phone 403-346-4043. Lunch provided by donations. ● Central Alberta Cystic Fibrosis Chapter meets the third Tuesday of every month at Bethany Care CollegeSide on the second floor at 7 p.m. Phone 403-347-5075. ● Hula Hoop Jam @ the The Hub on Ross will run Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. All skill levels welcome to hoop to fine music. Free to attend. Donations to Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre encouraged. Hula hoops provided. See www. HulaHoopers.ca,or www.hubpdd.com, or phone 403-340-4869. ● Celiac Support Group meets in the coffee lounge at the south location of Sobeys Inc. on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m. The next meeting will be on Nov. 20. The Celiac Support Group will also be holding a gluten free Christmas pot luck supper on Dec. 1. See www.celiac.ca, or contact Fay at 403-347-3248, or Clarice at 403341-4351 or email Red Deer Celiacs@yahoo.ca. ● Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre. Phone Pamela at 403782-5061 or email pamela.d.neumann@gmail.com. ● Stettler TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday at St. George’s Anglican Church. Weigh-in from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. Call Gail at 403-7422626, or Brenda at 403-742-6087. ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) Innisfail meets every Tuesday in the basement of the Innisfail United Church. Weigh-in from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Call Rose at 403-227-6903 or Elsie at 403-227-3508. ● Lacombe Seventh Day Adventist Food and Clothing Bank welcomes gently used items at 5025 53 St. in Lacombe. Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Millie at 403-782-6777. ● Red Deer Safety Society Annual General Meeting will be held Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Safety City Society, 3030 55 Street. Join in celebrating the Injury Prevention Champion Award recently received by Red Deer Safety City Society. Program and financial performance over the past year will be reviewed and elections will be conducted. Light refreshments and facility tours. For more information call 403-314-9914 or email safetycity@ telusplanet.net. ● The Tony Connelly Singers choral group invites singers and those with musical talents to join them on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Downtown House. Musical instruments encouraged. The group runs from Sept. to June. Call Shirley at 403-342-5904, or Alice at 403-343-3688 for more information. ● Red Deer Public Library Downtown Teen Karma Klub: I’m a LiveWIRE! will be held Nov. 20 in the mezz from 4 to 5 p.m. All you creative ladies, come out and put your talents to work creating colourful works of wrapped-wire art for your bedroom/locker/binder. Cupcakes will be served. For more information call 403-755-1146. ● Photo ID Clinic will be held Nov. 20 from

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Thursday ● Drop-in Babytimes is offered on Fridays from 2 to 2:30 p.m., or on Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Children’s Department for children from birth to 24 months of age along with their caregivers. Phone 403-346-4688. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Nov. 22, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Country Gold North. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403-346-3896. ● Dancercise is a senior friendly, low impact, dance class, and a great way to get your exercise and meet new people, held Thursdays at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There is a drop-in fee of $1. Phone 403-343-6074. ● Curious Thursdays at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery are offered on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 session is titled David Thompson’s Legacy. Pat McDonald will reflect on the David Thompson legacy and the bi-centennial. Phone 403-309-8405.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Central Alberta Theatre, Memorial Centre — Nov. 22 through Dec. 7 — Book your Christmas parties here! Enjoy attractive and free self-catering party rooms with blocks of theatre tickets from 30 to a maximum of 80. Bar service is available. Enjoy the play, My Three Angels, then return to your room to visit and have a nightcap. To arrange a party

room, please contact cat@centralalbertatheatre.ca. Tickets for My Three Angels are available through the Black Knight Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793 and are $25 per ticket.

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New gene triples risk for Alzheimer’s Woman not disease; may give clues into causes responsible BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Scientists have identified a new gene variant that seems to strongly raise the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, giving a fresh target for research into treatments for the mind-robbing disorder. The problem gene is not common — less than 1 per cent of people are thought to have it — but it roughly triples the chances of developing Alzheimer’s compared to people with the normal version of the gene. It also seems to harm memory and thinking in older people without dementia. The main reason scientists are excited by the discovery is what this gene does, and how that might reveal what causes Alzheimer’s and ways to prevent it. The gene helps the immune system control inflammation in the brain and clear junk such as the sticky deposits that are the hallmark of the disease. Mutations in the gene may impair these tasks, so treatments to restore the gene’s function and quell inflammation may help. “It points us to potential therapeutics in a more precise way than we’ve seen in the past,” said Dr. William Thies, chief medical and scientific officer of the Alzheimer’s Association, which had no role in the research. Years down the road, this discovery will likely be seen as very important, he predicted. It is described in a study by an international group published online Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine. About 35 million people worldwide have dementia, and Alzheimer’s is the most common type. In the U.S., about 5 million have Alzheimer’s. Medicines such as Aricept and Namenda just temporarily ease

symptoms. There is no known cure. Until now, only one gene — ApoE — has been found to have a big impact on Alzheimer’s risk. About 17 per cent of the population has at least one copy of the problem version of this gene but nearly half of all people with Alzheimer’s do. Other genes that have been tied to the disease raise risk only a little, or cause the less common type of Alzheimer’s that develops earlier in life, before age 60. The new gene, TREM2, already has been tied to a couple other forms of dementia. Researchers led by deCODE Genetics Inc. of Iceland honed in on a version of it they identified through mapping the entire genetic code of more than 2,200 Icelanders. Further tests on 3,550 Alzheimer’s patients and more than 110,000 people without dementia in several countries, including the United States, found that the gene variant was more common in Alzheimer’s patients. “It’s a very strong effect,” raising the risk of Alzheimer’s by three to four times — about the same amount as the problem version of the ApoE gene does, said Dr. Allan Levey, director of an Alzheimer’s program at Emory University, one of the academic centres participating in the research. Researchers also tested more than 1,200 people over age 85 who did not have Alzheimer’s disease and found that those with the variant TREM2 gene had lower mental function scores than those without it. This adds evidence the gene variant is important in cognition, even short of causing Alzheimer’s. “It’s another piece in the puzzle. It suggests the immune system is important in Alzheimer’s disease,” said Andrew Singleton, a geneticist with the National Institute on Aging, which helped pay for the study.

● Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society presents Fiddler on the Roof at Ponoka United Church with dinner show performances on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8, and non-meal matinees on Dec. 2 and 9. Costs for dinner theatre shows are $40 for adults, $30 for youth ages six to 11 years, and $10 for children ages five years and under. Show only tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for youth ages six to 11 years, and free for children ages five years and under. For tickets or information, phone 403-783-4087, or email to klaglahachie@gmail.com. ● The Huron Carole in support of food banks featuring Tom Jackson and other performers will be at Red Deer Memorial Centre on Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets now on sale for $45. See www.HuronCarole.ca for tickets and to donate to food banks. ● Take Home Energy audit Kits are available from both branches of the Red Deer Public Library for members to borrow. Each kit includes an infrared thermometer to determine air leakage, a watt meter to measure an appliance’s electrical consumption and a power cost monitor to monitor whole-house electrical consumption. To learn more go to www.rediscovergreen.ca/blog or call 403-342-9102. ● The Red Deer Genealogy Branch is looking for descendants currently living in Red Deer who had ancestors living in Red Deer in 1913 when it became a city. Red Deer is celebrating its Centennial in 2013 and we want to recognize the families who lived here in 1913 and 100 years later still have descendants living in Red Deer. Write your ancestors’ biography and submit to the Branch to be compiled for reference at the Red Deer Genealogy Branch, the Red Deer and District Archives or the Red Deer Public Library or email rdbrags@ telus.net. Photos are welcome, but will not be returned. A surname index will be posted on the website. For more information call Linda at 403-347-1605 or Betty at 403-347-6351. ● Project Linus campaign — Wrap a Child With Love has begun. They are looking for handmade blankets for children in crisis. Blankets can be any size. For children from newborn to 18 years at the Ronald McDonald House, the 49th Street Youth Shelter, and CAWES. A full list of recipients is available at projectlinus.yolasite.

com. For more info visit the website, call Angie at 403-986-2133 or email projectlinusrd@gmail.com. ● Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter events on Nov. 28 include Breakfast with the Guys from 7 to 9 a.m. for a cost of $100 per ticket, featuring Jackson Katz, educator, author, social critic and nationally acclaimed lecturer speaker, and later as facilitator for workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a cost of $59 including lunch. Both take place at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Get tickets by generalinfo@cawes.com, or from tina.trowsse@cawes.com, or phone 403-318-2321. ● Benefit Concert for the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society with Juno Award winner Gary Fjellgaard plus Saskie and Darrel will take place at the Festival Hall on Nov. 25. An afternoon show will start at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Tickets are available at the Black Knight Ticket Office or from Delores at the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society or 403-346-0055. ● Stettler P & H Elevator Preservation Society Fundraiser Concert featuring Juno Award winner Gary Fjellgaard in concert with Saskia and Darrel will take place Nov. 30 at the Stettler Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available from Stan at 403-7424703 or Joyce at 403-742-3470 as well as at the door. ● Ponoka Legion Christmas Craft and Bake Sale is on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To rent a craft table, contact Marlene at 403783-6560. Raffles and silent auction. ● Red Deer College Ballet presents The Nutcracker — Dec. 15 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. on the Mainstage. Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s beautiful musical. For tickets contact the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or www.bkticketcentre.ca. ● The Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is holding a Fiction Writing Contest for teens. Submissions can include any work of fiction: poem, short story, fan-fiction, novel, fairy tale, etc. The deadline for submission is Nov. 30. Submit your work of fiction by emailing corrie. brown@prl.ab.ca or drop it off at the library in an envelope or binder, along with your name and contact information. The top three winners will receive a prize. All entries will be destroyed upon completion of the contest, unless otherwise requested. Winners will be announced the second week of Dec. For more information call 403-887-2130.

your finances that you share with someone or money that is being owed to someone. TAURUS (April 20-May Thursday, Nov. 15 20): Money owed to someCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Virginie Ledoy- one or your own personal material situaen, 36; Jonny tion is not obviLee Miller, 40; ous. Avoid exBob Gunton, 67 penditures that THOUGHT you consider too OF THE DAY: costly as you The governor of might risk of pilall types of coming up on debt. munications, You should defiMercury is formnitely stay away ing a rather posifrom an itchy, tive connection impulsive desire with Mars, the to spend today. planet of action G E M I N I and motivation. (May 21-June ASTRO Eagerness to 20): CooperaDOYNA discuss and put tion and dealour thoughts into ings with others action will make might prove us more verbally challenging toassertive today. However, since Mercury is in retrograde day. Keep a low profile for motion, nothing should be set now and avoid getting yourself stuck into embarrassing in stone. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If situations. Otherwise, you today is your birthday, you might run the risk of getting have deep material and se- yourself into a ridicule situcurity needs in order to feel ation. CANCER (June 21-July safe. You rely heavily on 22): A connection with dependability and your selfworth is more comfortable your past is possible today. with a stable material situa- Themes and topics of justice tion, otherwise, it shakes you and self-righteousness will up emotionally. This year, come into the picture today. be careful with finances that Avoid being overly personal you share with your partner. with your co-workers and if Exercise extra caution when you can, take it easy today. making costly expenditures Forcing issues will not prove with your money as to avoid to your advantage. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): piling up on debt. ARIES (March 21-April Your willpower is shaken by 19): You will encounter op- the fogginess in terms of the posing views that are putting shared resources with someyour belief system on trial. one. The lack of transparOn the other side, there is ency that is predominant in more clarity on the topic of your dealings will only irritate you and shake your emotion-

al well-being. Emphasize on open communication. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Any agreements today won’t prove reliable in the long-term. It is essential to measure twice before you cut. In this period of confusion, stay away from making important agreements or presentations as omission are highly predominant today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Relationships with siblings are smooth at this time. They bring you a sense of comfort and ease. It won’t beneficial to run complicated errands today, rather, spend some time on improving your online social media, make some changes to it or perk up your profile. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be enquiring yourself what makes you truly feel safe. You might have to re-evaluate your accumulated possessions and your shared resources. The realization that you need to make some compromising adjustments will present itself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Allow yourself to connect and relate with others only through honest and open communications. You will be asking yourself how much you are willing to give and accept in return. Your both wants need to be balanced. Today’s motto is: compromise. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): The tendency to daydream and to skip some important details will take you away from the real world. If possible, avoid making important decisions and concluding deals at this time and

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don’t let petty things affect your daily routine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You and your partner might not have similar needs and desires. A tendency to bump into individuals who do not share your tastes and visions might occur today and irritate you a bit. Quietly, avoid them and change your circle. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Children might demand too much of your attention today. They seem unusually demanding and clingy. You find yourself in a constant battle of compromise trying to adjust yourself to their needs while putting aside yours. Today’s key element is finding the middle ground. Astro Doyna is a syndicated astrologer.

for ex’s suicide Dear Annie: Last May, my children’s father committed suicide. He and I had split up two years before because of his violent ways. Despite my marrying another man, I still cared for my ex and worried about his welfare. I would even sneak him food and pay his electric bill behind my husband’s back. My husband occasionally would forbid my kids and me from having contact with my ex. He had a point. My ex and I had attempted to reconcile in April, but I couldn’t do it. During the drive back to my husband, my ex phoned and begged me to return. I told him I was afraid of him. He yelled, “Nobody will ever have to worry about me anymore.” Twenty minutes later, I received a call from his brother, who found him dead. I blame myself. His famMITCHELL ily does, too. I didn’t even & SUGAR go to his funeral, because some of his family members had threatened to kill me if I showed up. I feel terrible for my kids and don’t know how to cope. What should I do? Will my kids be OK?— Distraught Ex Dear Distraught: We are so sorry that you are experiencing this tragedy, but please know that you are not responsible for your ex’s decision to end his life. He sounds like a troubled soul who didn’t believe he had any other way out. Please contact Survivors of Suicide (survivorsofsuicide.com) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) to find a support group for you and your children. They will be OK, but they could use some help, and they will need you to guide them. Dear Annie: I am a 56-year-old professional man in nonprofit work. I am outgoing and reasonably intelligent, have a great sense of humor and generally like people. My observation and experience is that most men, especially over 40, have a difficult time making new friends. The married ones tend to rely on their wives. Others rely on family or long-term friendships. But men like me who don’t have wives, whose parents have died, who have no siblings or children, and whose old friends have moved away find it awkward and difficult to reach out. My trainer is 45, outgoing, happily married with two great children, has both sets of parents still alive, is active in church, etc., and even he says he doesn’t know how to make new friends. I realize there is no one-answer-fits-all, but I’d sure like to know what you and your readers suggest for those of us who are trying to get out of the house, but don’t know where to go. — Not Anti-Social or Addicted to the Internet Dear Not: Find an activity that you enjoy and that involves other people. Look for community theater or choral groups. Volunteer at hospitals, schools, animal shelters, soup kitchens or for a political candidate. Park districts and local colleges may offer night classes for those who want to improve their education. See whether your health club has a regular spin class or an adult basketball team. If you can afford to travel, sign up for a group tour. We also recommend meetup.com, which facilitates finding people with similar interests of any kind. If our readers have more to add, we’re happy to print additional suggestions. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Frustrated in the Midwest,” who is conflicted about his fiancee’s four kids and their lack of responsibility around the house. I’d tell him not to consider marrying that woman until her children are grown. I married a man who had custody of two spoiled brats. He and I got along wonderfully, but with his two teenage kids in the mix, it was pure torture. The best day of my life was when the oldest left and the youngest moved to her mother’s.— Midwest Evil Stepmom

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Sutter shakes up Rebels MITCH EVANECZ

EVANECZ STILL SHINES Red Deer’s Mitch Evanecz continues to shine at the PGA Q School. Evanecz, who competed on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour last summer, was runner-up during his first stage of PGA qualifying and on Wednesday he opened the second stage at the Bear Creek Club in Murietta, Calif., with a six-under score of 66. There are six secondstage tournaments this week which lead to the final stage Nov. 28-Dec. 3 at the PGA West course in LaQuinta, Calif.

Today ● High school senior volleyball, 4A zones: Girls — Notre Dame at winner of Lindsay Thurber/ Hunting Hills, first game of best-of-three, 6 p.m.; Boys — Winner of Notre Dame/Lindsay Thurber at Hunting Hills, first game of best-of-three, 6 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Vikings vs. Carpet Doctor, Sylvan Lake vs. Triple A Batteries, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

JESSE WALLIN RELIEVED OF COACHING DUTIES, JEFF TRUITT ADDED AS ASSOCIATE COACH

CHARLES INGLIS SENT HOME BY ADVOCATE STAFF

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Brent Sutter had no choice regarding the decision he announced on Wednesday — he had to separate the business side of being a Western Hockey League general manager from the personal side of the position. And so it was that the Red Deer Rebels owner/president/ GM relieved Jesse Wallin of his head-coaching duties and moved himself into the role on an interim basis. Sutter, who has hired Jeff Truitt as an associate Jeff Truitt coach and retained assistant Bryce Thoma, wasn’t enamoured with the club’s play this season and was convinced nothing would change unless a coaching change was made. “After discussions with Jesse I made the decision to move forward in a new direction with our head-coaching position,” said Sutter. “Coaching is a tough racket. Jesse is a very good coach, but for whatever reason the message just wasn’t getting through to the players and I really don’t know the exact reasons why that was or has been the case.” Sutter said Wallin recognized that the players had at least somewhat

tuned him out, so therefore . . . “The right thing is to make a change,” said Sutter. “Sometimes in life it’s never easy to do the right thing, but this is the right thing to do today moving forward. It’s too bad, though. It’s not a day that I’m sitting here feeling good about at all. It’s just not. But I know it’s something that has to be done.” Sutter, whose contract as head coach of the Calgary Flames was not renewed last spring, has been nothing short of frustrated while watching the Rebels this season. Admittedly without the likes of accomplished rearguards Alex Petrovic and Justin Weller and Swedish power forward John Persson, this is basically the same team that started the 2011-12 campaign with a 14-4 record before being stricken with an astounding number of injuries that killed the season. And the current squad sits a game under .500, with a record of 10-11-1-1 and coming off an 8-1 loss at Kelowna last Friday. “We’ve been inconsistent, with a good-game, bad-game type of pattern. That’s the way it’s been,” said Sutter.

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The moment Brent Sutter was in as the Red Deer Rebels head coach, Charles Inglis was out the door as a player. Sutter gave Inglis his walking papers on Wednesday, roughly the same time as he officially relieved Jesse Wallin of his head coaching duties and appointed himself as the club’s interim bench boss. Sutter wouldn’t come right out and state why he decided that Inglis was no longer a fit with the Rebels, but his comments suggested that there was a problem with the 20-year-old forward in regards to team chemistry. Inglis led Charles Inglis the club in goals (11) and points (14), but ‘AT THIS POINT IN never showed any TIME HE LEADS OUR type of consistency in his play and was TEAM IN GOALS AND perhaps — at least in Sutter’s eyes — a POINTS, SO THE FACT negative influence WE’RE SENDING in the dressing HIM HOME KIND OF room. “At this point in SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.’ time he leads our team in goals and — BRENT SUTTER points, so the fact we’re sending him home kind of speaks for itself,” said Sutter. “What more can you say? His time here has run out. “He’s being sent home (to Saskatoon) to await a trade. If nothing happens he’ll go on waivers next week and if there’s no interest (from within the league) then he’ll play with a junior A team if he wishes.” Inglis was acquired from the Prince George Cougars last December, accompanied by a bit of personal baggage. The Cougars, who acquired Inglis from the Saskatoon Blades a year earlier, had sent him home to await a trade.

CFL

Lewis fined for Tweet

Friday ● High school senior volleyball, 4A zones: Girls — Winner of Lindsay Thurber/Hunting Hills at Notre Dame, second game of best-of-three, 6 p.m.; Boys — Hunting Hills at winner of Notre Dame/Lindsay Thurber, second game of best-ofthree, 6 p.m. ● Boxing: Rumble in Red Deer, 7 p.m., Westerner Harvest Centre. ● Major midget female hockey: Highwood at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Kin City B. ● Midget AAA hockey: Edmonton Southside at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena. Heritage junior B hockey: Stettler at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Bentley at Innisfail, 8:30 p.m.; Stony Plain at Sylvan Lake, 8:30 p.m. Midget AA hockey: Wheatland at Red Deer Elks, 8:30 p.m., Kin City A.

Saturday

● Peewee AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Airdrie at Innisfail, 3:40 p.m.

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This photo combo made from file photos shows Miami Marlins players, from left, pitcher Mark Buehrle, shortstop Jose Reyes, and pitcher Josh Johnson. Miami traded the three players to the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the agreement said Tuesday.

Blue Jays make trades to become contender again BLOCKBUSTER DEAL WITH MARLINS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos made it clear when the season ended that addressing his team’s starting pitching needs would be a top off-season priority. He delivered on that plan and also dramatically changed the look of the franchise with a trade that is one of the biggest in team history. The deal between the Blue Jays and Miami Marlins was first reported Tuesday and won’t get final approval until the players involved pass their physicals. When that happens, Toronto will immediately be considered a legitimate contender for the first time since capturing back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. According to various reports, right-hander Josh Johnson, left-hander Mark Buehrle and all-star shortstop Jose Reyes are heading north along with infielder Emilio Bonifacio and catcher John Buck. Shortstop Yunel Escobar is Miami-bound along with infielder Adeiny Hechavarria, right-hander Henderson Alvarez, catcher Jeff Mathis and prospects Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Nicolino and Jake Marisnick.

The deal makes Toronto a player again in the alwaystough American League East. “It’s still got to bear fruit on the field,” said Cary Kaplan, president of Mississauga, Ont.,-based sports management company Cosmos Sports. “But I think people feel very happy today — those that are Blue Jays fans — and I think there are people on the fence that will move to the other side. “So I think it’s good for the brand, good for the marketing and good for attendance.” Johnson, Buehrle and Brandon Morrow provide a deep 1-2-3 punch in the starting rotation. Reyes is a big step up from Escobar, Bonifacio should fill a hole at second base and Buck gives the team an experienced hand behind the plate. Toronto didn’t give up too much from its current roster to make the deal. In Escobar, the Marlins get a mediocre shortstop who fell out of favour in Toronto after writing an anti-gay slur in Spanish on his eyeblack stickers late in the season. Mathis was a decent backup and Alvarez posted middling numbers last season but he’s young and could be a stud down the line. He ate up plenty of innings

on a rotation that was decimated by injuries. The prospect price was heavy as Hechavarria could develop into a star. DeSclafani, Nicolino and Marisnick also have plenty of potential. After years of playing with an eye to the future, this deal appears to show that the Blue Jays’ time is now. The team already has a solid nucleus in place with players like Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion, Brett Lawrie and J.P. Arencibia. The rotation has been significantly upgraded and the bullpen looks better. The new additions make the club much deeper, but they don’t come cheap. Johnson is owed $13.75 million next season, Reyes has $96 million left on a deal expiring in 2018 and Buehrle has $52 million remaining on a deal expiring in 2015. Anthopoulos has kept a close eye on the team’s budget in his three years at the helm. His wallet is now clearly open and he might not be done just yet. Trade talk will reach a higher gear with baseball’s annual winter meetings just a few weeks away. The Blue Jays could still use an upgrade in left field and adding another starter wouldn’t hurt.

CALGARY — Calgary Stampeders receiver Nik Lewis has a reputation for stirring the pot. Both his football team and the Canadian Football League say he crossed the line with his comment on Twitter. The CFL fined Lewis an undisclosed amount Wednesday for violating the league’s social media policy. On Monday, Lewis tweeted: “I just bought OJ’s gloves on eBay. Now all I need is a white girl named Nicole.” He added the hashtag MaybeALittleToFar. The reference was to the 1995 murder trial of former NFL player O.J. Simpson, who was asked in the courtroom to put on leather gloves found at the crime scene. Simpson was acquitted in the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, but he lost a civil court case against him for their wrongful deaths. The Stampeders head to Vancouver later this week to face the B.C. Lions in Sunday’s West final. The victor advances to the Grey Cup in Toronto on Nov. 25. Coach and general manager John Hufnagel told Lewis and the rest of the Stampeders not to tweet until the CFL season is over. “Let’s call it a request,” Hufnagel said. “I’ve asked them not to do it before the season ends. We’ll see how that goes. “I will say this organization is not proud of what occurred. It’s something we as an organization do not condone and need to take care of.” Lewis can be an egotist, but a colourful one who isn’t afraid to take verbal shots at opposing teams. Those qualities draw media like magnets, but this comment on social media landed him in hot water with the Stampeders and the CFL. “I tried to use my comedic rights and I guess I went a little too far,” was Lewis’s explanation Wednesday. “I’ve said a lot of things that’s walking that line. I told (Hufnagel) I’ll stay away from the line out or respect to him, respect to our ownership and the city of Calgary. I’ll just stay away from that line a little bit more. “In the off-season, I’m going to tweet. I’ll be smarter about what I tweet and I guess I’m not as funny as I thought I was.” Lewis, 30, says he didn’t know how much money he would be fined. The Stampeders would have fined him if the CFL hadn’t, said Hufnagel.

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Basketball Brandon at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Medicine Hat at Portland, 7 p.m. Swift Current at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m. Spokane at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. Kelowna at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m. Regina at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

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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. Tuesday-Thursday No Games Scheduled. Friday’s games Portland at Kamloops, 7 p.m. Brandon at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Prince Albert at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Prince George, 7 p.m. Medicine Hat at Seattle, 7:35 p.m. Kelowna at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m. Regina at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Everett at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. Saturday’s games Prince Albert at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Everett, 7:05 p.m. Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s games Swift Current at Calgary, 2 p.m. Saskatoon at Vancouver, 4 p.m. Medicine Hat at Everett, 5:05 p.m. Brandon at Lethbridge, 6 p.m. Prince Albert at Red Deer, 6 p.m. RESULTS WEDNESDAY American Hockey League Rochester 4 Hamilton 1 Adirondack 4 Manchester 1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 Springfield 1 Peoria 5 Rockford 4 Lake Erie at Abbotsford Worcester 4 Portland 2 Alberta Junior Hockey League Lloydminster at Sherwood Park Bonnyville at Spruce Grove British Columbia Hockey League Nanaimo at Alberni Valley Penticton at Merritt Manitoba Junior Hockey League OCN 7 Virden 2 Swan Valley 5 Dauphin 2 Winnipeg Blues 4 Steinbach 2 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Yorkton 6 LaRonge 3 Melfort 5 Battlefords 2 Melville 3 Estevan 2 Ontario Hockey League Niagara 5 Erie 2 Belleville 2 Guelph 1 (SO) Saginaw 8 Plymouth 7 Brampton 4 Sudbury 2 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Cape Breton 5 P.E.I 3 Val-d’Or 3 Acadie-Bathurst 2 Rimouski 5 Quebec 4 Baie-Comeau 7 Shawinigan 1

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 5 0 1.000 Brooklyn 4 2 .667 Boston 5 3 .625 Philadelphia 4 4 .500 Toronto 2 6 .250 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 6 2 .750 Charlotte 4 3 .571 Atlanta 3 3 .500 Orlando 2 5 .286 Washington 0 7 .000 Central Division W L Pct Milwaukee 5 2 .714 Chicago 5 3 .625 Indiana 3 6 .333 Cleveland 2 6 .250 Detroit 1 8 .111 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 7 1 .875 Memphis 6 1 .857 Dallas 5 4 .556 Houston 4 4 .500 New Orleans 3 3 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 6 3 .667 Minnesota 5 3 .625 Denver 4 4 .500 Utah 4 5 .444 Portland 3 5 .375 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 5 2 .714 Phoenix 4 5 .444 Golden State 3 4 .429 L.A. Lakers 3 5 .375 Sacramento 2 6 .250 Wednesday’s Results Detroit 94, Philadelphia 76 Boston 98, Utah 93 Houston 100, New Orleans 96 Charlotte 89, Minnesota 87 Memphis 107, Oklahoma City 97 Milwaukee 99, Indiana 85 Dallas 107, Washington 101 Chicago 112, Phoenix 106, OT Atlanta at Golden State N Miami at L.A. Clippers N

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GB — 1/2 2 1/2 3 3 GB — 1/2 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 GB — 2 2 2 1/2 3 1/2

NHL, players not talking at all BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Now the NHL and the locked-out players’ association aren’t even talking by phone. With the lockout about to enter its third month, communications between the fighting sides have come to a halt with no clear sign of what the next step will be or when it will be taken. “No, we have not communicated today,” NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Wednesday in an email. “No meetings scheduled, and no plans to meet.” After four straight days of negotiations in New York last week, talks broke off angrily

Friday night. Discussions resumed on Sunday, solely regarding player contract terms, but that meeting ended after only 90 minutes. The union contends that the NHL doesn’t want to get back together yet. “The players remain prepared to resume negotiations at any time,” NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr said. At this point, no decisions have been made to call off any more games, Daly said. So far, 327 games — all those scheduled through Nov. 30 and the New Year’s Day outdoor Winter Classic — have been cancelled by the NHL. More could be coming soon if a deal isn’t reached. It is believed that an agreement would need to be in place by the end of next week for the season to get under way on Dec. 1.

Matt Norman puts studies on hold, joins Lions’ offensive line BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Matt Norman had to get special permission to take a break from his student-teaching practicum this week. He had an unusual — but quite legitimate — reason. The B.C. Lions need him to help provide depth for a wounded offensive line in Sunday’s Western Final against the Calgary Stampeders. He started the CFL season with the Lions but left in the middle of the campaign to pursue his teaching certificate at the University of Western Ontario. “I kept myself ready (for the playoffs) just in case, but I didn’t really expect a phone call,” said Norman after practising with the Lions on Wednesday at B.C. Place Stadium for the first time since late August. Norman was teaching Grade 10 civics at Lucas High School in London, Ont., when the call came from the Lions. He kept the word of the summons quiet to all but family and close friends. But as he was flying from Ontario to B.C. on Tuesday, he could not quite believe that the Lions had asked him to put down textbooks and pick up his playbook. “Ever since I was young, I’ve been following the CFL,” said Norman, a 24-year-old Chateauguay, Que., native who was chosen by the Lions in the third round (22nd overall) of the 2012 CFL draft. “So to actually be in the Western final game is beyond words.” Either as a backup or

starter, he is expected to play a prominent role against the Stampeders. Veterans guards Jon Hameister-Ries (back, knee), Dean Valli (knee) and Jesse Newman (knee) are battling injuries that have bothered them since the first week of training camp. In addition to teaching in the classroom, Norman stayed football-ready by helping coach a Lucas High School squad and his former University of Western Ontario Mustangs while also working out on his own. “Certain days, I’d go through the drills with the guys, show them how to do it, and then the last couple weeks, I just started running,” said Norman. The Lions officially suspended him after they gave him permission to leave so that he could get his teaching qualification in one year before Western’s program expands to two years in 2013-14. He was added to the team’s 46man roster Wednesday. Norman said he is as ready as anybody to play against the Stamps, who registered eight quarterback sacks against the Lions while pounding them 4121 in the last regular-season meeting between the teams on Oct. 26. “I’m just going to take advantage of the time that I have on the field, keep myself fresh and then keep my face in the playbook,” said Norman. Coach Mike Benevides and gener-

al manager Wally Buono will have to shuffle some bodies, likely on the offensive line, to put him on the 42-man squad for the game. Benevides was impressed with Norman’s first practice since he left following a game in Montreal on Aug. 31. “He looked outstanding,” said Benevides. “You take a look at just him stepping in, he’s the same person. He obviously did a lot of work physically. He looks good. It was great to see him. We got him to stand up in the (dressing) room, and the room just burst. He’s ready to go, which is great.” Benevides feels comfortable throwing Norman into such a big game because of the way he made an impact earlier in the season. At the outset of the season, the rookie was expected to play sparingly and increase his playing time gradually. However, he was pressed into action as a starter in the first regular-season game against Winnipeg and played extensively while switching between right and left guard over the eight contests in which he played.

“Coming off a season like last year where it was a tough year on everyone with not making the playoffs and the (large) amount of injuries, It was really important to start this season strong. “But we seemed to really struggle getting out of the chute. We were zero-and-six in the preseason and then we lost our first three regular-season games which kind of put us behind the eight-ball. “We haven’t been able to get any traction going. With one more game, we’re a third of the way into the season, so I just didn’t want it to go on any longer. After my discussions with Jesse it became pretty clear what had to be done. In saying that, the message is very clear to the players that we need more, that we need all of them board. There can’t be any grey areas, it’s all black and white. It’s time to get going here.” Clearly, the players will be held accountable from here on in. “The onus is now on the players and they need to respond. We’ll see what we have for character and we’ll see what we have for a team. We’ll see what our leadership is about,” said Sutter. “Outside of probably our captain (Turner Elson) our older, 18- to 20-year-old players, have been up and down. They have to get some consistency in their game and get going. “Our 16- and 17-year-olds are going to be good players, but they need some time to develop and grow. When you’re a younger player in the league you need that (leadership) from your topend guys. If you’re going to have success at this level your older players have to step up to the plate. The message, for whatever reason, wasn’t getting there and now it’s going to come from a different person.” Sutter will be behind the Rebels bench on Saturday when the Swift Current Broncos visit the Centrium, and will be joined by Thoma and Truitt, who will arrive in Red Deer today. Truitt is a former Western Hockey League assistant, associate and head coach with the Kelowna Rockets (2000-07) and was an assistant with two American Hockey League teams — San Antonio and Texas — the past two seasons. Truitt was an assistant coach with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns this fall until signing with the Rebels. “I’m happy and pleased to say that we have an associate coach coming in like Jeff Truitt, a guy who has been through a lot as a coach himself with success at the major junior level and experience at the pro level,” said Sutter. “He’s very knowledgeable and has a very good understanding of the game, which is huge plus for us.” While he’ll be the head man, Sutter insisted the coaches will work as a committee. “To me there’s always too much emphasis put on the head coach,” said Sutter. “It’s about a staff, about working well together as a group and getting the message through to the players. It’s going to be our job to make sure that happens and it’s going to be the players’ job to make sure they get the message.” The Rebels might not be a championship contending team this season, but Sutter feels they have the potential to be better than what they’ve shown to date. But how good? “I’m not going to give projections because I’ve seen so much inconsistency this season,” he said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen here but I do know we need to be better. We have to be a harder working team, a more disciplined team in how we play and I know those are areas Jesse was focusing on. “It’s about competing every night and doing it the right way, playing the game the way it should be played, and that’s with a lot of passion and intensity and emotion. I want us to be a team that’s on its toes, that’s responsible with and without the puck.” Sutter insisted he won’t remain as the head coach long term, that he feels his plate is already overflowing with his GM duties. “I don’t know if we’re talking days, weeks or months, but I do know the next head coach has to be the right fit here,” he said. Sutter said Wallin, who has been the Rebels head coach since 2008, will be offered another position in the organization. “ I told Jesse to go home for now and be a dad and a husband and spend time with your family, and then we’ll sit down in a couple of weeks,” said Sutter. “Jesse is a really good person and a good hockey man, but his time here (as a coach) ran its course. That happens in coaching and it’s not his fault, or anyone’s fault. “You have to move forward and I had to make this decision, which was not an easy one to make.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

CFL: League has policy The CFL’s social media policy is: “If a player, team employee or league employee uses social media ... in a manner that may bring the CFL into disrepute, including posts that condone harassment, discrimination or violence ... they will be subject to discipline from the commissioner’s office.” The league fined B.C. Lions defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell last month for tweeting a disparaging reference to people of Chinese descent. It was Calgary’s second bout of controversy since the Stamps edged the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-30 in a semifinal thriller on Sunday night. Quarterback Drew Tate sparked concerns he’d suffered a concussion when he said following the game “I got my bell rung. I don’t remember the first half.” When the team revealed the following day their quarterback had passed concussion tests “with flying colours,” Tate issued a statement saying he couldn’t remember the first half because he wanted to forget it. Tate was on the field, but didn’t take any snaps during practice Wednesday because of a bruised forearm, according to Hufnagel. “That was X-rayed yesterday. It’s negative,” the coach said. “It was still sore today, so he didn’t throw today. “Drew should be back on the field tomorrow.”

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Price, Dickey win Cy Young DICKEY BECOMES FIRST KNUCKLEBALL PITCHER TO WIN BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays and knuckleballer R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets won baseball’s Cy Young awards on Wednesday. Price barely beat out 2011 winner Justin Verlander for the American League prize in one of the closest votes ever. Dickey was an easy choice for the NL honour in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The 38-year-old Dickey became the first knuckleball pitcher to win the Cy Young Award, an achievement mentors such as Hall of Famer Phil Niekro are quite proud of. “I am not a self-made man by any stretch of the imagination,” Dickey said on MLB Network. “This is a victory for all of us.” Runner-up two years ago, Price was the pick this time by the slimmest of margins. He received 14 of 28 first-place votes and finished with 153 points to 149 for Verlander, chosen first on 13 ballots. Other than a 1969 tie be-

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David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays, left and R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets won baseball’s Cy Young awards on Wednesday. tween Mike Cuellar and Denny McLain, it was the tightest race in the history of the AL award. Rays closer Fernando Rodney got the other first-place vote and came in fifth. “It means a lot,” Price said. “It’s something that I’ll always have. It’s something that they can’t take away from me.” Price went 20-5 to tie

Jered Weaver for the American League lead in victories and winning percentage. The 27-year-old lefty had the lowest ERA at 2.56 and finished sixth in strikeouts with 205. Verlander, also the league MVP a year ago, followed that up by going 17-8 with a 2.64 ERA and pitching the Detroit Tigers to the World Series. He led the majors in strikeouts

(239), innings (238 1-3) and complete games (six). Price tossed 211 innings in 31 starts, while Verlander made 33. One factor that might have swung some votes, however: Price faced stiffer competition in the rugged AL East than Verlander did in the AL Central. “I guess it’s a blessing and a curse at the same time,” Price said. “There’s not an easy out in the lineups every game. It feels like a post-season game.” Weaver came in third with 70 points, but was listed second on a pair of ballots. The right-hander threw a no-hitter and had a 2.81 ERA in his first 20-win season but missed time with injuries and totalled only 188 2-3 innings for the Los Angeles Angels. The top pick in the 2007 amateur draft out of Vanderbilt, Price reached the majors the following year and has made three straight All-Star teams. Despite going 19-6 with a 2.72 ERA in 2010, he finished a distant second in Cy Young voting to Felix Hernandez, who won only 13 games for last-place Seattle but dominated most other statistical cat-

egories that year. Verlander was trying to become the first AL pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Youngs since Boston’s Pedro Martinez in 1999 and 2000. San Francisco right-hander Tim Lincecum did it in the National League in 2008-09. Dickey garnered 27 of 32 first-place votes and easily outdistanced 2011 winner Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gio Gonzalez of Washington finished third. Dickey joined Dwight Gooden (1985) and three-time winner Tom Seaver as the only Mets pitchers to win the award. The right-hander was the club’s first 20-game winner since Frank Viola in 1990. And perhaps most impressive, Dickey did it during a season when the fourth-place Mets finished 74-88. “It just feels good all over,” he said. Price and Dickey are both from Tennessee, making them the fourth pair of Cy Young winners to be born in the same state, according to STATS. The two MVP awards will be announced today.

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Wranglers edge Lightning STETTLER — Jason Bell’s second goal of the game at 10:07 of the third period proved to be the winner as the Blackfalds Wranglers edged the Stettler Lightning 4-3 in Heritage Junior B Hockey League play Tuesday. Brady Thudium and Stephen Pietsch added single goals for the Wranglers while Thomas Isaman finished with 28 saves in goal. Reese Anheligar, Landon Potter and Blake Frechette scored for the Lightning with Cole Waddell making 37 saves.

Carstar slips past Wells Furniture Nathan Dixon drained 35 points and Darryl Hemstreet netted 24 as Carstar slipped past Wells Furniture 94-91 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association action Tuesday. Dave McComish scored 21 points for Wells. Jon McComish added 20.

The fourth annual Rumble in Red Deer is sold out. Close to 400 fans will be on hand for the nine bout card, which begins at 7 p.m. Friday at the Harvest Centre at the Westerner. “We could have sold 800 tickets if we were allowed to,” said event organizer Colin Acheson. “Most of the tickets are for dinner tables, but we did open up some individual tickets for those who couldn’t get the tables.” The event will see four white collar bouts and five, and possibility six, amateur bouts. The white collar bouts are for individuals who want to try their hand at boxing. There will be three men’s and one women’s bout. “White collar has progressed since the first year,” said Acheson.

“All the competitors are committed and have been training basically since the middle of August. We have six men and two women who have spent time learning the sport in the ring. “I believe the quality of the competition is superior to some of the sub-novice bouts. The big thing for them is to keep their emotions in check once they get in the ring, and not forget what they’re doing.” Three of the four white collar events will be all-Red Deer affairs. The other is a 165-pound senior novice bout between Red Deer’s Jason Gilbert and Jordy Johnson of Olds. Dallas Lehr and Jon Lewis will meet in a 165-pound senior novice bout with PJ Swales and Ken Boniface clashing in a super heavyweight contest. Nadine Phillips and Allison Dechant clash in a 130-pound se-

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Adoptable families awaiting SANTA PAWS Pose your pet with Kris Kringle at the SPCA on the weekend. The annual Pet Pictures with Santa Paws goes on Nov. 17 and 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the SPCA’s shelter at 4505 77th St. Cost is $20 per sitting and advance bookings will not be taken. Proceeds benefit the care of animals awaiting adoption.

RED DEER ART FOR SALE Work by Red Deer artists will be up for sale on Saturday. The sale will feature pottery and paintings by members of Red Deer Pottery Club and Red Deer Art Club. The sale, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be held in the foyer of the Recreation Centre, 4501 47A Ave. There will be art work and functional and nonfunctional pottery, including naked raku, which is not glazed, and regular raku pieces. For more information, call Jean at 403-346-6248.

SALVATION ARMY EXPECTS ABOUT 200 FAMILIES LOOKING FOR SPECIAL, SECRET SANTA BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Salvation Army expects close to 200 families in the area will be looking for a special, secret Santa Claus this Christmas. Through the Adopt-a-Family program, atneed families throughout Central Alberta are able to have a Christmas and sponsors are able to provide someone with a special memory. The program, which has run for a number of years, partners individuals, families, service club or businesses with an in-need family. The family is then supported through the Christmas season. Salvation Army Major Larry Bridger said the budget is typically $100 per person. The names of the individuals or families who are the adoptees are not released to their adopters. Last year, 187 families were assisted through the program, but Bridger said they never have enough sponsors for their fami-

lies. “That’s where we pick up the slack through other donations that come in,” he said. Families available for adoption can be as small as single child, but can also be much larger. “We would let the sponsor know, once we’ve assigned a family, some of the suggested gifts,” said Bridger. “When people register we try to find out what are some of the things your kid would enjoy as a gift.” Sponsors can do the shopping themselves, if they would like, or contribute some money to the families. “That’s part of the fun, too,” said Bridger. “I know I’ve heard from some of the sponsors: ‘It’s fun being out shopping for the gifts.’ They enjoy doing that.” Bridger said they hope they would come close to the same level of sponsorship this year compared to last. Early estimates show they will have about 200 families looking for sponsors. “The needs of many, we know are just as great,” said Bridger.

“We just started registrations this past week and we have almost 30 (families in need) registered so far.” That number will continue to rise as most people don’t apply to become an adopted family until later in the Christmas season. “People who want to register should be doing it sooner, rather than later,” said Bridger. “They should be calling to make an appointment for an interview for the program.” Registrations for the program started on Nov. 7 and run until Dec. 14. “I think it makes a vast difference for people,” said Bridger. “People who otherwise would not have practically anything at all. We hear so many families are grateful, saying ‘You’ve made our Christmas.’ It does impact, there are a lot of people who just don’t have the money to be able to provide a good Christmas.” People who are interested in becoming a sponsor or who would like to register as a family for adoption can call the Salvation Army of Red Deer at 403-346-2251. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Housing proposal shunned RIVER GLEN PLAN BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

BACK TO THE FUTURE Fly back in time with Marty McFly and support the Parkinson Alberta Society on Saturday. Carnival Cinema hosts the Back To The Future trilogy starring Michael J. Fox with show times at 1:05, 3:15 and 5:15 p.m. The 1980s movies detail the adventures of a high school student and eccentric scientist as they use a timetravelling to different periods in a California town. One dollar from each admission will be donated to the Parkinson Alberta Society to fund programs and research. More information is available by calling the society at 403-346-4463 or Carnival Cinema at 403-341-6565.

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Westerner Park employee Les Pienizk paints the Rebels logo at centre ice in the Centrium on Wednesday. The Rebels return to the Centrium after a five-game road trip for two games this weekend hosting the Swift Current Broncos Saturday and the Prince Albert Raiders on Sunday. The Rebels have replaced their head coach Jesse Wallin with a familiar face. Owner and General Manager Brent Sutter will take the lead again on the bench after the team announced Wednesday that Wallin had been let go.

Outgoing Miss Rodeo Canada enjoyed being an ambassador BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

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After a year of rodeos, touring the world and meeting all different types of people, Arleta Bowhay, the outgoing Miss Rodeo Canada, has had to relinquish the title. The Sundre area cowgirl said she is going to remember all the people she had the chance to meet, the rodeos she got to go to and all the experiences she had. “The people I was able to touch and who were encouraged because of me,” said Bowhay. “They saw I was doing something and thought they could do it as well.” As part of her term, she was able to travel all across Canada, the United States and even spent a week in Australia. “We are the ambassador for Canadian professional rodeo and for Canada,” said Bowhay. “I travelled to a lot of differ-

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ent rodeos, carried the Canadian flag, helped with awards, talked with the crowds, answered questions and did fundraisers for different organizations like STARS Air Ambulance.” But the big goal of the Miss Rodeo Canada title is to raise awareness of what rodeo is and keeping the Western heritage alive. “What we’ve done in the past is still stuff that we can do today,” said Bowhay. Over the weekend, Bowhay passed the Miss Rodeo Canada crown on to another Central Albertan as Didsbury native Gillian Shields won the title. “She was a girl I looked up to, because she is older than me,” said Bowhay. “It was really exciting to be able to pass it down to a girl that meant so much to me, during my becoming a rodeo queen, and someone I know will do an awesome job.” Bowhay is an accomplished pianist, has been involved with 4-H clubs for 10 years, in-

cluding being club president as well as being on the club’s executive. She plans to complete the Olds College business administration program, majoring in communications. “I knew it was going to be a lot of fun, but I didn’t know how much fun and how much work it was going to be,” said Bowhay. Behind the scenes, there is a lot of work that goes into being a rodeo queen and being a representative at various events. “I’d say I learned a lot of independence this year,” said Bowhay. “You’re not just jumping on a horse and going, there’s a lot that goes in to getting to that point.” With her duties as Miss Rodeo Canada behind her, Bowhay said she plans to go back to school in the fall of next year, but for now she is looking work. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate. com

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A proposal to develop housing on a portion of the River Glen School lands in the Waskasoo neighbourhood has received a cold shoulder from Red Deer’s municipal planning commission. Members of the commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend to city council that it reject a draft neighbourhood area structure plan that would allow development of 16 singlefamily dwellings along 45th Avenue and three more on 59th Street. They cited a number of concerns, including the fact that an area redevelopment plan for the broader neighbourhood is currently being prepared. “Waiting for an ARP is, I think, extremely important,” said Coun. Paul Harris. The Waskasoo neighbourhood area structure plan application was received from Chinook’s Edge School Division, which owns the River Glen School property. It wants to subdivide the land into four components, one of which would consist of 16 lowdensity residential lots and three narrow residential lots. The other components would include the River Glen School site and municipal reserve/park space, with the fourth comprising the land occupied by Parkland School — with that area to be turned over to Parkland Community Living and Supports Society (CLASS) for renovations and expansion. The rural students who attend River Glen School, which opened in 1960, are scheduled to relocate to a new Chinook’s Edge school in Penhold in 2014. Red Deer Public School Division is seeking to use the building for its Gateway Christian School Alternative Program. In addition to River Glen and Parkland schools, the property is the site of playground equipment, a toboggan hill, a volleyball court, a soccer field, a tennis/basketball court, a ball diamond and portions of the Waskasoo Park South Bank Trail.

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Volunteers are still needed to help out with the Festival of Trees week. Starting on Saturday and running until Nov. 25, there are volunteer opportunities all week to help run the annual Christmas celebration. On Saturday, the Santa Claus Parade and Festival Lights the Night get the week underway, starting at 4 p.m. Then the festival will be open to the public the following weekend with hours running from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 25. To volunteer for one of the largest and most successful fundraising initiatives in Central Alberta, visit the event’s website at www.reddeerfestivaloftrees.ca or call the volunteer hotline at 403352-7604.

Crash victim remains in critical condition The man involved in a collision with a train about two km southeast of Blackfalds on Saturday remains in critical condition in an Edmonton hospital. The 82-year-old Blackfalds resident was airlifted to the University of Alberta Hospital after the small car he was in was struck by a train. Blackfalds RCMP Cpl. Barry Larocque said the vehicle was in the Burbank subdivision and was struck on a CN Rail line. His condition in the hospital was listed as critical.

BRIEFS Police are not releasing a name but say both road conditions and distracted driving may have been factors in the collision. According to interviews with the train crew, the trains was travelling at about 40 km/hand was blaring its horn and whistle to warn the driver, Larocque said. There was no apparent acknowledgement of these warnings. “He came to an uncontrolled intersection,” said Larocque. “According to the people on the train the vehicle did not stop.” The man was extracted from the vehicle by the attending emergency services and first put on an ambulance. It was then that the decision to call in STARS Air Ambulance to airlift him was made.

a woman heading her household and in post-secondary studies, the Ruby Award for adult volunteerism and the Violet Richardson Award for a teenaged girl’s volunteerism. Proceeds from the recent eighth annual event will also support the group’s Mother Daughter conference in February, where the subjects of cyber bullying, healthy diets and self defence will be covered. Links to applications for the programs can be found online at the Soroptimist International of Central Alberta Facebook page. Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization of business and professional women united to make a difference for women.

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ISSUES: Plan to go to council It’s now zoned public services district, which could allow developments like institutional service facilities and offices for community groups and private clubs. The Gaetz Lake Sanctuary Committee and Waskasoo Community Association raised concerns about the proposal, as did city staff — which recommended that the commission oppose the neighbourhood area structure plan. “I think we need to work with the community to deter-

mine what, if anything, changes on that particular property as a context of the greater community,” said Coun. Cindy Jefferies, who agreed that the area redevelopment plan should be approved before a neighbourhood area structure plan is adopted. Other issues identified by the commission included the lack of community support for the plan, its potential effect on traffic flows on 45th Avenue, challenges associated with the nearby river escarpment, the proximity of setbacks from former landfill sites and the impact on the neighbourhood’s architectural character. If city council approves first reading of the Waskasoo neighbourhood area structure plan, a public open house and public hearing would take place. hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

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Stones up to something FLURRY OF ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITY: JUST A START? BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Edmonton singer/songwriter Rob Heath performs as part of a songwriter’s circle in Red Deer on Sunday.

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Cow Patti Theatre doing a farce A French farce about a two-timing husband who becomes ensnared in his own deceptive web is being presented by Lacombe’s professional Cow Patti Theatre Company. Don’t Dress For Dinner opens on Thursday, Nov. 22, and runs to Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club. The play by playwright Marc Camoletti is a sequel to Boeing-Boeing, which was staged by Cow Patti last season. Don’t Dress For Dinner ran successfully in Europe for six years before opening on Broadway. It’s about a duplicitous husband named Bernard who sends his wife off to her mother’s so he can wine and dine his mistress, a French model. Bernard invites his best friend Robert over as an alibi, and hires a chef for the weekend. Of course, nothing goes as planned in this play about mistaken identities, foiled secrets and other mix-ups. “It’s one of my favourite farces and we have a great team working on it,” said director Richard Bauer.

Several of the Boeing-Boeing cast members are making return appearances, including Jamie Williams as Bernard, Susan Greenfield as his wife and Kate Gordon as the mistress. Cow Patti is once again performing four benefit shows for local charities during the play’s run — on Nov. 22 for the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation Daybreak, on Nov. 29 for the Rotary Club of Lacombe, on Dec. 6 for the Nebraska 4-H Multi Club, and Dec. 13 for the Lacombe Knights of Columbus. So far, the group has raised more than $222,000 for community groups across Canada. “We are very proud of the effects we have accomplished,” said Cow Patti’s artistic director, or “head cow,” Annamarie Lea. Tickets range from $62 for dinner theatre to $52 for Saturday or Sunday brunch to $42 for pasta theatre. Christmas parties can be accommodated. For more information, call the box office at 403-784-2294 or 403-782-3956.

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The older you get, the tougher it is to come up with catchy tunes, admitted Edmonton singer/ songwriter Rob Heath. “It’s harder because now you realize what a good song is,” added the nearly 60-year-old winner of the last Calgary Folk Music Festival’s songwriting contest, who has also written for U.S. recording companies. “When I was 20, every song I wrote I thought was a hit . . . but when you get to my age, you realize that you only come up with a truly good song once or twice a year — if you’re lucky. “When it happens it’s better than sex! It’s the best thing possible. “When you write a song that you really, truly like, you’re glowing for a month,” said Heath, who performs as part of a songwriter’s circle in Red Deer on Sunday with Carrie Day and Tim Chesterton. With his new album, The Trick, about to be released, Heath is counting on his songwriting knack holding out a little longer. And it seems to be. A couple of songs he recorded for the album are already his favourites, including the title track, which is about “three different stages of love.” Heath explains that the chorus of the song changes slightly each time he sings it. The first time he’s singing about the “magic” of young love. Then a person gets older and realizes that the love he thought would last isn’t always the real thing. “That’s the trick.” Finally, at an advanced age, the person sees that the love that he thought was so elusive, is actually “everywhere and you find it where it’s always been,” said Heath. “When you grow old, you see magic everywhere. The trick is just to see it.” Heath didn’t think he was writing much about relationships anymore — until he realized that six out of the 12 songs are about love in some form or other. “I’m certainly not the person to be proselytizing on the subject. I’ve made every mistake you can think of in love,” he admitted with a laugh. But the divorced singer, who had been married for 25 years, believes there are some things you can only learn from experience — even if it’s too late to change things. “It’s like my dad used to say, ‘Experience

word ‘I’ appears in his lyrics. The songwriter is looking forward to performing with Day and Chesterton in Red Deer. “They are both incredibly talented songwriters, and it’ll be a magical night for me.” Day combines classical components with acoustic roots, well-crafted lyrics and melodies. Her recent CD, Life is Like This, is a collection of emotionally-driven songs that speak of universal love and friendship. It incorporates the sound of choirs, organs and strings. The songwriter’s material, which balances a pop sensibility with an artier vibe, has been compared to that of Joni Mitchell and Cat Power. “She delivers honest songs with a beautiful voice,” said Heath. Chesterton is an interpreter of traditional folk songs, the kind of heritage tunes that were written by unknown authors in previous centuries, then passed down by word of mouth and re-moulded by each successive generation. His songwriting is in the storytelling vein. Chesterton has appeared at folk festivals and various other venues across Alberta. “He’s one of the best people we have writing, who cares about the world and who lives in it,” said Heath. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. songwriter’s circle at the Davenport Church of Christ, at 68 Donlevy Ave., are $10 at the door.

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is like a comb that life gives you when you are bald.’ ” Heath, who has also written about God and dying soldiers for the new CD, believes everyone’s perspective shifts with age. “The first 25 years, you think about one thing — yourself. “The next 25 years, you spend thinking about your kids and the last 25, you think about the world. “Your scope gets bigger and you start thinking about how to leave this planet better than when you came into it.” The artist who produced two Top 40 singles in the 1980s (Let’s Go Around the World Together and Baby I Wanna Do Right) as well as chart-making songs performed by others, doesn’t believe in being so artsy that his lyrics are obscure. “If something confuses somebody, by the time they figure it out, it’s too late — they haven’t heard the next three lines of the song.” The best advice he can give about songwriting goes back to a reallife experience from his youth. Heath remembers performing at the Sidetrack Cafe and really being moved by his “deep, dark, introspective” material — but later noticing that the audience wasn’t as into his songs as he was. An old blues man, who was taking the stage after him, noticed his disappointment with the crowd’s reaction. “He said to me, ‘Do you know when they listen? When you are talking about them.’ ” Heath has since tried to limit how often the

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NEW YORK — The official line is “we’ll see.” But the Rolling Stones seem in such fighting trim, clear-eyed and focused, that it’s hard to believe there’s not more cooking beyond the current flurry of activity surrounding the band’s 50th anniversary. The archetypal rock ’n’ roll band is booked for five concerts in London and the New York area over the next month, the last one a Pay Per View event. The Stones on Tuesday released yet another hits compilation with two new songs and HBO is premiering a documentary on their formative years, Crossfire Hurricane, today. “Without saying yes or nay,” Keith Richards said in an interview this week, “once this starts rolling, I can’t see it stopping. The band feels good about themselves, they still feel they’ve got something to offer. Obviously there are a lot of people out there who agree. We’ll go along with it.” Fifty years is hard to fathom (“It’s impossible,” Keith cackles. “I’m only 38.”). The Rolling Stones have been through death, defections and addictions, through classic discs like Exile on Main Street and Some Girls and forgettable ones, and are still operating with Richards, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts. Ron Wood, the new guy, joined in 1975. “I thought it would be kind of churlish not to do something,” Jagger said. “Otherwise, the BBC would have done a rather dull film about the Rolling Stones.” Fifty days was a better yardstick when Watts first set up his drum kit. “It was quite normal for a band to last a month,” he said. The Stones formed in London in

1962 to play Chicago blues, led at the time by the late Brian Jones and pianist Ian Stewart, with boyhood friends Jagger and Richards. Bassist Bill Wyman and Watts were quick additions. Anniversaries usually aren’t big on the band’s agenda, but Richards said the Rolling Stones felt external pressure to mark this one. “This band is famous for not obeying the rules and bowing to pressure or anything,” Richards said. “But over the course of the year we felt more and more aware that there are folks out there counting on us. You can’t let them down. “At the same time, you realize that the folks are right. Playing together over the last five months you realize that there’s this thing out of your life that’s been missing.” They spent several weeks in Paris rehearsing five hours a day for their concerts, including two dress rehearsals before audiences in a club and theatre. To mark the occasion, the band has dug back into its catalogue for songs like I Wanna Be Your Man and The Last Time, although Richards held the line at resurrecting their first single, the Chuck Berry cover Come On. Jagger didn’t want the band to take on too much, “but I thought it was important to do some sort of a show, even if it was just a club gig,” he said. “I didn’t want it to be too nostalgic and I wanted to be pretty irreverent about it. My idea of the tour is calling it ’F--- Off, We’re 50.”’ Few people in the concert industry expect the Stones to mount one of the huge world tours that they have done in the past, given ages that range from Wood’s 65 to Watts’ 71, said Gary Bongiovanni, editor and publisher of the trade publication Pollstar. More live shows wouldn’t be a surprise, however, perhaps as residencies in a number of large cities, he said.

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BlackBerry’s messenger service updated BlackBerry’s messenger service is being updated to allow users to make voice calls over Wi-Fi networks. Research In Motion (TSX:RIM) says the latest version of its popular BBM service allows users to talk and text at the same time through a split screen feature. That would allow, for example, a user to send a picture through BlackBerry messenger while talking. Long distance calls would not incur traditional telephone charges as they would be made over a Wi-Fi Internet connection and not through the phone service provider. RIM plans to unveil its new operating system — BB10 — and showcase its new phones on Jan. 30.

Toyota Prius models recalled Toyota Canada is recalling certain models of its Prius vehicles as part of a broader global action by the Japanese auto giant. The company says about 14,816 Prius vehicles are being recalled in Canada to inspect the steering intermediate extension shaft. A certain number of those vehicles may also need to have their electric water pumps replaced. The Canadian portion of the recall does not include any additional Toyota models. Toyota Motor Corp. announced on Wednesday that it was recalling 2.77 million vehicles around the world for the water pump problem and the steering shaft defect that may result in faulty steering — the latest in a spate of quality woes for Japan’s top automaker. The company says no accidents have been reported related to these two problems in Canada or elsewhere. In Canada, Toyota Prius owners affected by the recall will be receiving letters starting in December. — The Canadian Press

BUSINESS

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012

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Pipeline back on radar KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE BACK IN THE U.S. SPOTLIGHT FOLLOWING OBAMA’S RE-ELECTION BY LEE-ANNE GOODMAN THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — The re-election of President Barack Obama has put TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline back on the radar in the United States, particularly now that climate change is once again a hot topic of discussion in the aftermath of mega-storm Sandy. The oil industry is optimistic that Obama will now approve the US$7 billion project he stalled in January, deferring a decision until after the presidential election. Environmental groups, meantime, say they expect thousands to show up in downtown D.C. on Sunday for a march to the White House in a resumption of their highprofile battle against Keystone XL. There wasn’t much reason for them to cheer on Wednesday when Obama took to the podium in the White House for the first

news conference since he was re-elected last week. While the president said America has an obligation to future generations to address climate change, he acknowledged it’s not a priority and added there’s no consensus on how to tackle it. “The American people right now have been so focused, and will continue to be focused, on our economy and jobs and growth that, you know, if the message is somehow we’re going to ignore jobs and growth simply to address climate change, I don’t think anybody’s going to go for that,” he said. “I won’t go for that.” He didn’t comment specifically on Keystone during his remarks in the East Room. TransCanada officials, meantime, expressed confidence that the pipeline will soon get the green light. “We continue to believe that Keystone

XL will be approved and the outcome of the U.S. election does not change our thinking,” Alex Pourbaix, the company’s president of energy and oil pipelines, told TransCanada’s (TSX:TRP) annual investor conference on Wednesday. “At the end of the day, it’s very difficult for us to imagine how increased energy security, significant economic stimulus and job creation aren’t in the best interest of the United States. “The facts that support the approval of Keystone XL remain the same and the need for this pipeline grows stronger the longer its approval is delayed.” Obama rejected TransCanada’s application 10 months ago, citing concerns about the risks posed to an environmentally sensitive area in Nebraska by the pipeline’s original route.

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Jump in energy costs forecast MORE TO FILL UP AND HEAT HOMES THIS WINTER THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canadians should expect to pay more at the pumps and to heat their homes this winter as demand is expected to outstrip supply for all of the energy sources, the National Energy Board warned Wednesday. The NEB’s latest Winter Energy Outlook says Canadians should expect unleaded gasoline to average between $1.20 and $1.40 per litre. “As a result of U.S. refinery outages in the autumn, including the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and low inventories in the U.S., Canadians can expect to pay slightly more for their gasoline this winter,” it said. The NEB expects crude prices to be between US$85 and US$95 a barrel. Aside from paying more to fill up this winter, the NEB believes consumers will also pay more to heat their homes. Despite abundant supply, a seasonally normal winter weather forecast and a slow growing North American economy, natural gas prices are expected to be higher this winter as demand grows, it said. Prices are expected to range between $2.75 and $3.25 per gigajoule. Natural gas prices hit a 10-year-low this spring as production increases in the U.S. and an unseasonably warm winter last year resulted in a supply glut. In response to the low prices, demand increased from the U.S. power generation sector and that brought demand and supply into balance by the middle of the year. Heating oil prices are also expected to rise as refinery outages in the U.S. have reduced inventories, the NEB said. The average heating oil price in Canada, including taxes, is expected to average between $1.15 and $1.35 per litre this winter. The National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada’s energy industry. Its purpose is to regulate pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest.

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Your Independent Grocer grocery store in Clearview Market Square is nearing completion. Here staff members Tammy Horlacher, Sonia Vriesen and Matt Lewars stock shelves on Wednesday in preparation for the Nov. 28 opening.

Grocery options to increase with Clearview Independent Grocer BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Red Deer will gain another major food retailer in the next two weeks with the arrival of Your Independent Grocer in Clearview Market Square. The 27,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open on Nov. 28, joining a handful of banks that are already operating in the shopping centre west of 30th Avenue and south of 67th Street. Your Independent Grocer is a Loblaw Companies Ltd. brand, with John Sinnott the franchise owner for Red Deer. The format is a relatively new one for Loblaw in Western Canada. A company spokesman said previously that Your Independent Grocer stores emphasize service. The Red Deer location will have a bakery and meat deli, and will offer meals to go and seafood.

A liquor store and gas bar will operate in separate buildings. The grocery store will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Meanwhile, several other businesses are preparing to open in Clearview Market Square, said Leah Margiotta, a development manager with owner Melcor Developments Ltd. These include Shoppers Drug Mart and Canadian Brew House, which will occupy stand-along buildings. The tenant mix in three multibay buildings is becoming clearer. Confirmed are Starbucks, The Cooperators, Pita Pit, Body Garage fitness centre, Pet Planet, Subway, Fabutan and H&R Block. There will also be a family doctor, a dentist, a veterinarian and a spa, said Margiotta, with a couple restaurant deals pending. She said all of the confirmed tenants are doing fixturing work on their premises, with openings

expected early in 2013 — if not sooner. The Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust, CIBC and Servus Credit Union have all been operating at Clearview Market Square for a number of months already. Margiotta said interest in the shopping centre has been strong, especially since the buildings there started to go up. “This has been one of our best sites.” Melcor is already looking ahead to its next phase of development at Clearview Market Square. “We’re in the design phase,” said Margiotta. “We’re just working with some different options for layout and building sizes and that kind of thing.” A children’s play structure and a spray park are among the public amenities planned for the current phase. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

TransCanada does not foresee major resistance to eastern pipeline THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — TransCanada Corp. does not expect to see a big environmental pushback to its plan to ship western oil eastward, which could come to fruition around 2017, a company executive said Wednesday. Alex Pourbaix, who is in charge of energy and oil pipelines at TransCanada (TSX:TRP), said 80 per cent of the pipe required is already in the ground. “Even where we don’t have pipeline in the ground, we already have right of way and have relationships with landowners in that part of the world. “So I think that’s very significant,” he said told

an investor conference. Eastern Canadians are also keenly aware of how such a plan would affect fuel prices where they live, he added. “Right now eastern Canada has the highest refined products prices on the continent,” he said. He added, “it doesn’t take a great leap of logic” to conclude that filling eastern refineries with domestic crude is better than importing pricier oil from overseas. Pipeline proposals to the other side of the country, on the other hand, have been met with fierce resistance, particularly within B.C. where there are concerns that a spill from a pipeline itself, or from supertankers moving

through coastal waters could cause dire environmental harm. Eastern and western attitudes differ when it comes to pipelines, said Pourbaix. “Unlike B.C., there is a pretty significant longterm tradition of moving oil in that part of the world,” he said. For instance, tankers have moved to and from the Irving Oil refinery in St. John for 50 years. “Every day, tankers transit up and down the St. Lawrence Seaway and I think everybody also gets the concept that, to the extent we are able to extend a pipeline towards the East Coast, that would have the impact of actually reducing tanker transits, which I think everybody sees as

more risky than pipelines.” TransCanada’s proposal would involve converting a portion of its part-empty natural gas mainline to gas service with the help of extra pump stations and other tweaks. The company has deemed the proposal to be economically and technically feasible and has said its customers would be keen to see it built. It intends to more formally gauge just how much support the project has in the coming months. Taking into account a few years of regulatory review and a few years of construction, Pourbaix said he sees it starting up around 2017.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 96.77 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 75.75 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.88 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.19 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.32 Cdn. National Railway . . 85.53 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 91.16 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 65.40 Capital Power Corp . . . . 21.60 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.80 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 28.28 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 38.52 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.45 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.28 General Motors Co. . . . . 24.17 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 17.87 Research in Motion. . . . . . 8.51 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 40.05 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 36.68 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 64.10 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.85 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 44.28 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 66.88 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.35 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 33.64 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 11.04 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.52

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.68 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 45.75 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.31 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 18.55 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 33.99 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 16.84 First Quantum Minerals . 21.29 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 41.28 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.97 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 53.90 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 9.57 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 37.80 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.69 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 32.21 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.20 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 27.90 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 39.64 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.76 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 42.52 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 27.74 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 19.98 Canyon Services Group. . 9.80 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.83 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.700 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 20.79 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.95 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 86.07 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 29.95 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market sold off Wednesday after U.S. president Barack Obama again insisted that higher tax payments will have to be part of any deal to save the U.S. economy from going over the so-called fiscal cliff at the end of the year. That dimmed hopes for a quick resolution of the crisis since those higher taxes are strongly opposed by congressional Republicans. The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 204.87 points 11,929.79, leaving the main index down about 25 points below where it started the year. The TSX Venture Exchange fell 28.2 points to 1,258.69. The Canadian dollar lost 0.19 of a cent to 99.62 cents US. U.S. indexes also tumbled with losses accelerating Obama’s afternoon news conference. The Dow Jones industrials plunged 185.23 points to 12,570.95, the Nasdaq dropped 37.08 points to 2,846.81 while the S&P 500 index backed off 19.04 points to 1,355.49. Stock markets have registered a series of losses over the last week after the results of the U.S. election essentially left the political landscape unchanged — and amid heightened pessimism that lawmakers can come together and arrange a compromise to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff at the start of the year. The cliff scenario refers to a series of tax cuts from the Bush-era due to expire at the first of the year. This would raise tax bills for almost all Americans. As well, huge spending cuts are automatically set to take effect, which would take a huge chunk out of U.S. gross domestic product and likely push the economy back into recession, taking other countries’ economies with it. Such a scenario is bad news for a resource-heavy market like Toronto’s as slowing economies in other countries will slash demand for oil and metals and pressure mining and energy stocks. Losses have been especially severe on U.S. markets this past week, with selling across all sectors because investors are worried they will be paying substantially higher dividend and capital gains taxes in the new year. The TSX has dropped 3.49 per cent in the last week while the Dow industrials have fallen 5.09 per cent. The gold sector led TSX decliners, down about four per cent with December bullion up $5.30 to US$1,730.10 an ounce. Iamgold Corp. (TSX:IMG) tumbled 19.49 per cent to $22.98 after the miner reported a 10 per cent drop in revenue to $386.8 million in the latest quarter. Net earnings ran up

56 per cent to $78 million. Ex-items, earnings came in at 60.2 million, or 16 cents a share, down from $112.4 million a year ago. Analysts had called for adjusted earnings per share of 24 cents on $427 million in revenue. Elsewhere in the sector, Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) lost $1.65 to $41.28. The base metals sector was down 2.49 per cent with December copper down two cents at US$3.45 a pound. Rio Alto Mining (TSX:RIO) lost 38 cents to $5.35 while Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) fell 60 cents to $32.21 even as the miner said it will pay a dividend of 45 cents per share on its outstanding Class A common shares and Class B subordinate voting shares on Jan. 2, 2013, up 12.5 per cent from the previous dividend. The energy sector was off 1.1 per cent as December crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 94 cents to US$86.32 a barrel. Prices found support on worries about supply disruptions from the Mideast after Israel killed the commander of the Hamas military wing in one of some 20 air strikes on the Gaza Strip Wednesday. Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) declined 69 cents to $31.86. Industrial stocks were also weak and shares in Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) fell 11 cents to $3.19 after the S&P ratings agency lowered its long-term corporate rating one notch to ’BB’ from ’BB+’ with a stable outlook. S&P cited Bombardier’s “significantly lower-than-expected” cash generation this year as customer advances and operating profit fell amid the weak global economy. Fitch Ratings recently did the same and Moody’s shifted its outlook on the company from stable to negative and lowered its liquidity rating, citing similar reasons. Financials also weighed as TD Bank (TSX:TD) backed off $1.23 to $79.13. The consumer staples sector was higher amid positive earnings reports from the country’s biggest grocers. Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TX:L) shares ran up 29 cents to $33.64 as the company increased its quarterly dividend by nearly five per cent. The retailer also said net income fell by 5.9 per cent to $222 million or 79 cents per share, however, due to several items excluded from the adjusted earnings. Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) reported its quarterly net income was up 75.9 per cent compared with the same time last year, rising to $145.1 million or $1.46 per share. Metro’s overall sales were up 11.1 per cent to $2.9 billion, while same-store sales from locations open at least a year were up 1.1 per cent. Its shares ticked 42 cents higher to $59.

Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 26.91 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 43.47 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.43 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.55 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 5.17 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.57 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.69 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 6.91 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 31.86 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.15 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.45 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 47.90 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 57.71 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 53.18 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.47 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.22 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 26.73 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 23.12 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 39.26 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 62.63 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 11.96 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 76.16 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.39 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 55.31 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 25.54 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.13

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Wednesday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 11,929.79 down 204.87 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,258.69 down 28.20 points TSX 60 — 681.90 down 12.98 points Dow — 12,570.95 down 185.23 points S&P 500 — 1,355.49 down 19.04 points Nasdaq — 2,846.81 down 37.08 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 99.62 cents US, down 0.19 of a cent Pound — C$1.5899, down 0.03 of a cent Euro — C$1.2781, up 0.52 of a cent Euro — US$1.2733, up 0.28 of a cent Oil futures: US$86.32 per barrel, up 94 cents (December contract) Gold futures: US$1,730.10 per oz., up $5.30 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $34.173 per oz., up $0.061 $1,098.66 per kg., up $1.96 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 1,258.69, down 28.21 points. The volume was at 4:20 p.m. ET is 169.81 million shares. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Nov.’12 $9.80 higher $587.10; Jan ’13 $9.80 higher $584.60; March ’13 $10.00 higher $582.90; May ’13 $10.80 higher $581.30; July ’13 $11.00 higher $578.20; Nov. ’13 $13.30 higher $537.80; Jan. ’14 $13.30 higher $540.50; March ’14 $13.30 higher $540.80; May ’14 $13.30 higher $540.80; July ’14 $13.30 higher $540.80; Nov. ’14 $13.30 higher $540.80. 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. Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 291,320 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 291,320.

PIPELINE: New application submitted The president invited TransCanada to submit another application after rerouting the pipeline around Nebraska’s Sandhills, necessitating another State Department environmental review of the project. The State Department is involved because the pipeline crosses an international border. After working closely with Nebraska officials to develop a new route, the company submitted another application in May. Public hearings into the new route are scheduled for next month, and then Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman will review it. TransCanada, consequently, could know the fate of Keystone XL in just a few months. Environmentalists, meantime, are pointing to the devastation wrought by superstorm Sandy last month as reason to reject the pipeline once and for all. Keystone XL would bring 700,000 barrels of carbon-intensive oilsands crude a day from Alberta, through six states and to Gulf Coast refineries. “Here’s what’s changed since last year: the Arctic has melted disastrously,” a group of prominent environmentalists wrote recently on the website of 350.org, one of the organizers of Sunday’s march. “Here’s what hasn’t changed: Keystone XL is still a crazy idea, a giant straw into the second biggest pool of carbon.” Al Gore, the former vice-president who’s now a leading climate champion, has called on Obama to seize the moment and use his decisive re-election triumph to take serious action. Approving Keystone, he added, would be lunacy. “The tar sands are just the dirtiest source of liquid fuel you can imagine,” he said in an interview this week with Britain’s The Guardian newspaper. “At a time when we are desperately trying to bend the emissions curve downwards, it is quite literally insane to open up a whole new source that is much more carbon-intensive.”

He also urged Obama to push for a carbon tax in negotiations with congressional Republicans over a looming budget crisis dubbed the “fiscal cliff.” “President Obama does have a mandate, should he choose to use it, to act boldly to solve the climate crisis, to begin solving it,” Gore said. Some conservative think tanks have recently raised the possibility of such a carbon tax, but Obama suggested there was little appetite for it during his White House news conference. When asked if there’s an absence of consensus on taxing emissions from fossil fuels, he replied: “That I am pretty certain of.” Climate change was barely mentioned during the recent presidential campaign until Sandy roared ashore in late October. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a former Republican who’s now an independent, subsequently endorsed Obama for president because he said he trusted him to tackle climate change. Bloomberg had said previously he had no plans to endorse either Obama or Mitt Romney, the president’s Republican rival for the White House. Americans too have come around on climate change, perhaps influenced by the summer’s near-calamitous drought in the West and record-breaking temperatures throughout much of the United States. The Pew Research Center found recently that two-thirds of Americans believe climate change is real. Bill McKibben, a leading American environmentalist, says Keystone offers Obama the ultimate opportunity to prove to Americans he’s serious about climate change. “It will be painfully easy to tell if President Barack Obama is going to take a serious stab at doing something about climate change in his second term: the purest, starkest test he faces will be the proposed Keystone XL pipeline from the tar sands of Canada to the Gulf of Mexico,” he wrote earlier this week. TransCanada, meantime, urged opponents of the pipeline to consider the alternative. “To move the kind of crude volumes that Keystone XL will transport, it would take a constant line of tanker trucks — 4,000 trucks a day loading up and moving out every 20 seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Pourbaix said.

High Arctic has good Q3 The third quarter has turned out to be a good one for High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) The Red Deer-based oilfield equipment and service provider reported on Wednesday that it posted net earnings of $6.5 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, more than double the $3 million earned during the same period in 2011. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $35.8 million, up 22 per cent from $24.9 million; and its earnings per basic share were 14 cents, double the figure from a year ago. Net earnings for the year to date are $22.9 million, up from $10.2 million for 2011. Consolidated revenue for the first nine months of the year are $35.8 million, as compared with $29.3 million.

High Arctic said in a release that its strong revenue growth in the third quarter was driven by increased activity in Papua New Guinea and the deployment of another drilling rig in Canada. Among its proposed capital expenditures is a 5.8-acre parcel in Grande Prairie, where High Arctic plans to construct a regional office and support facility for a total cost of $5.4 million. “We have continued to demonstrate our ability to grow revenue and EBITDA despite the challenging conditions in the Canadian industry,” said Bruce Thiessen, High Arctic’s CEO. “Looking ahead to 2013, we expect to continue to see our best investment opportunities in (Papua New Guinea) as the country continues to develop its energy reserves.”

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MONTREAL — A battle for control of home renovation company Rona was formally launched Wednesday after the company’s second-largest institutional shareholder said it was seeking to sweep out the existing board and install new directors. Invesco Canada, which owns about one-tenth of Rona Inc. (TSX:RON) shares, issued the call for change after the chain reported dismal financial results last week and its long-time chief executive resigned. The unexpected departure of Robert Dutton came two months after he and the other Rona directors fended off a takeover by American rival Lowe’s. Invesco announced in a brief release Wednesday morning that it plans “to requisition a meeting of shareholders of Rona Inc. for the purpose of removing Rona’s current directors and electing new directors in their place.” The fund manager declined to comment on what prompted its bold move to replace Rona’s board or indicate what level of support it has mustered from fellow shareholders. Rona said late Wednesday that it has not yet received a request for a shareholder meeting from Invesco or any other shareholder. However, it did say Invesco had contacted Rona in the past few days requesting a meeting

with its chairman, which it agreed to hold later in the week. Rona says it heard from Invesco earlier Wednesday saying it no longer wanted to hold the meeting. Invesco, which operates Trimark, Invesco and PowerShares brands, controls 12.3 million shares of Rona on behalf of investors. IA Michael Investment Counsel, manager of ABC Funds, which owns about three million shares representing 2.5 per cent of Rona, said it is backing Invesco’s move. “We support change, we think it’s due,” company president Irwin Michael said in an interview from London, Ont., expressing his disappointment that Rona’s management and board didn’t pursue discussions with Lowe’s. Michael said he hasn’t been contacted by Invesco and isn’t sure what kind of support will be offered by other shareholders, including independent owners, which form a large block. “We don’t know what the independents will say or do. It’s the silent majority that will decide on this,” he said. “Maybe the Invesco group comes forward with a very interesting board of directors. We’d like to see what they have in mind, but clearly it’s a really positive catalyst for the stock at this point. It’s not a done deal, but nonetheless it’s a positive obviously for shareholders who have been on a wild ride on this.”

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BERGMAN Darlene Darlene Bergman of Red D e e r, A B p a s s e d a w a y peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Darlene will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her two sons; Tim(Shirley) Lundle of Rochfort Bridge, AB and Brian Bergman of Winfield, AB, two daughters; Barb Bergman of Winfield, AB and Bev Bergman (Clint Wilson) of Calgary, AB, as well as seven cherished grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived b y o n e b r o t h e r, C h a r l e s Bourner of Saskatoon, SK, and three sisters; Joyce L e g a r e o f C a l g a r y, A B , Gladys Skinner of Calgary, AB and Alice Muise of Saskatoon, SK. Darlene was predeceased by her parents; Albert and Elsie Bourner, three brothers; Percy, Howard and Ken, and three sisters; Dorthey, Helen and Audrey. Darlene was a devoted mother and loved her family. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 45 St., Red Deer at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Alto-Reste Cemetery. Donations in Darlene’s name may be made directly to the Red Deer Cancer Center. Condolences for the late Darlene Bergman may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to Craig Kanngiesser EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222.

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BROWN Cecil Edward June 3, 1933 - Nov. 9, 2012 Cecil Edward Brown passed away at the age of 79 years in Evansburg, Alberta. He is survived by his son Donald Brown and daughter Pamela Craven; grandchildren Michael (Lindsay) Brown; Edward (Kerri) Brown; Amanda (Marc) Labonte and Thomas Craven; great-grandchildren Isabelle, Rosalie and Sofie Labonte and Wyatt and Gaige Brown; brothers Gordon (Mary) Brown; Wilf (Georgina) Brown; sister-in-law Donna Brown; brother-in-law Roy Brown. Cecil was predeceased by his wife Noreen Alma Brown nee: Patterson; his parents Christopher and Alma Brown; brothers’ Reginald and Jim; sisters Flora Brown, Olive Hunt and Lottie Dryden; brother-in-laws Stan Hunt and Donald Dryden. Funeral Services will be held at Parkland Funeral Chapel, Stony Plain 3502-44 Avenue, on Friday, November 16th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Tributes may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Parkinson’s Society. Floral or written Tributes may be made to www.parklandfuneralservices.com Parkland Funeral Services, Stony Plain, 780.963.2520

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HECHT Joan Rosemarie (nee Mackintosh) 1933 - 2012 Joan Hecht of Red Deer, Alberta passed away on S a t u r d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 0 , 2012, at the age of 79 years. Joan was born on July 9, 1933 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan and completed grades 11 and 12 at Red Deer Composite High School. She continued her education at the University of Alberta, obtaining her teaching certificate in 1952. On November 22, 1953, Joan and Alvin “Stan” were married. Together, they raised their four children. For many years, Joan taught elementary school at Alix and Rocky Mountain House, then owned and operated Al’s Repairs in Rocky Mountain House with her husband, Al for over 15 years. In her retirement years, Joan enjoyed travelling, gardening and time spent with family and friends. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Alvin “Stan” Hecht, two sons; Duane Hecht and John Hecht, two daughters; Orleen (Don) Peck and Linda Tomlinson, as well as by eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Also left with fond memories of Joan are her brother, Donald Mackintosh

a n d s i s t e r, I r e n e H u l i k a . Joan was predeceased by her son-in-law, Bill Tomlinson and a grandson. In honour of Joan’s life, a Memorial Service will take place on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287-67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta with Reverend

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SEELY Daniel William Seely passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Nov. 9, 2012 at the age of 45. He was born in Rimbey, Alberta on June 29, 1967 to Don and Leona S e e l y, t h e t h i r d o f f o u r children. From Three Hills to Lacombe to Rimbey and many places in between, Dan made an impression wherever he went. For the majority of his life he worked on service rigs and very much enjoyed what he did. He will be remembered for his love of friends and family, work, loud music and all things combustible. Dan was a man of extremes: exceedingly generous, exceptionally creative, and immensely fun loving. Daniel was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his two brothers Lloyd (Tracey) and Mike (Gap), his sister Jackie (Richard), his children James (Sierra) and Jordan, his granddaughter Dayla, Karen Herrmann, Shirley Soloway-Seely, and Bonnie Wathen. He is also survived by his niece, nephew, stepchildren and step-grandchildren. We welcome you to join us in celebrating his exceptional life at the Lacombe Memorial Center South Centennial Room, 5001-52 St, Lacombe, AB on Sunday, November 18th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to STARS Air Ambulance in his memory.

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MUNDELL, GARY WILLIAMS 1974 - 2012 June 12, 1939 - Nov.15, 2007 Mr. Mark Adam Mundell of Red Deer, Alberta passed Forever in our hearts, never away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, forgotten, always loved. ~Joyce and family November 12, 2012 at the age of 38 years. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 1:00 Anniversaries p.m. A Trust Fund has been set up for Mark’s daughters, Brook and Shelby through BMO, Bank of Montreal, Account #8986-152. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A St. (Taylor Dr.), Red Deer. 403.340.4040 GREEN Allan 1929 - 2012 LaBONTE Maurice Maurice “Moe” LaBonte passed away peacefully on November 9, 2012 at the age of 62. Lovingly remembered by his wife, of 40 years, Randy LaBonte; his children, Scott (Tamara) LaBonte, Chris LaBonte, Michelle (Kevin) Zeggil and grandchildren, William, Matthew, Orion, Jacqueline and Dylan. He is survived by his siblings Simone Donovan, Ralph (Gini) LaBonte, Claire (Noel) Lefebvre, Lucienne Reed, Alice (Bob) Fulcher and Phillip (Wendy) LaBonte and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Paul LaBonte; his parents Albert and Alice LaBonte; sister Eugenie Ferguson and daughter-in-law Amanda LaBonte. Moe enjoyed camping, playing cards, watching the Oilers and the Eskimoes and teaching his grandchildren how to play s h u ff l e b o a r d . A f u n e r a l service will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillian Avenue. Memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice.

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Allan Norman Green passed away at the Lacombe Hospital on November 9, 2012 at the age of 83 years. Allan will be deeply missed by his wife Elsie (nee Hopkins) of 59 years; his sons Lorne (Phyllis), Bruce; daughter Connie (Darcy); grandchildren Todd (Jessica), Tarina (Dan), Jamie (Shannon); and four great grandchildren, Tymen, Julia, Pierce and Emrie. He is also survived by his dear sister Rose (Ed) Getz, many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Alec and Mamie Green and brother Ken Green. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Room at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214-50 Ave, Lacombe, AB. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Palliative Care Society, PO Box 5576, Lacombe, AB T4L 1X2. Condolences to the family may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone 403-782-3366, 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

McLARTY Charles William “Charlie” M c L a r t y, p a s s e d a w a y peacefully in his sleep in Red Deer on November 9, 2012 after a long illness. He was born November 3, 1947 in Coronation, AB and raised on the family farm in Silver Heights, AB. As a young man he moved to Red Deer to work in the oil field where he met and married Jacqueline “Jackie”, a nurse from Saskatchewan, and together with their children, they moved all over Canada for more than two decades before returning to Red Deer. An avid hunter, fisher, and rodeo fan, Charlie is survived by Jackie and their two daughters Michelle and Marion. There will be no immediate service as a memorial will be held for in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society.

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ROBERTSON Louise Robertson passed away at Michener Extendicare on Saturday November 10, 2012. She recently celebrated her 96th birthday. At her request there will be no funeral service.

SHORT On November 10, 2012, Richard Franklin (Bud) Short softly slipped away in his sleep at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, AB. Bud was born August 2, 1933 in Calgary, AB to Harold and Mable Short. He lived most of his life in Elnora. His Funeral Directors various careers included & Services trucking, cat skinner, cream truck driver, salesman for farm equipment, bulk fuel dealer and a hobby farmer. Bud was a volunteer for many organizations in his community such as The Elnora Fire Dept., LDC, Legion, Elks and the cemetery committee. In retirement, Funeral Chapel, Bud travelled to Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Canada, Crematorium & Tennessee, Alaska, Phoenix, Reception Centre Hawaii, United Kingdom, Wales, Scotland and France. He is survived by six children Trusted Since 1929 Sandy Craig (Doug), Bill Short (Wendy), Wendy 4820 - 45 Street Currier (Roch), Pat Watson (Randy), Kevin Short (Melinda), and Kerry Short “A division of Memorial Gardens Ltd.” www.eventidefuneralchapels.com (Marj), fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, his partner of 15 years, Sandra Macgregor and numerous members of his extended family. Bud was predeceased by his wife Joyce and his parents, Harold and Mable. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. Funeral services for Bud will be held S a t u r d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 7 , 2012 at the Elnora & District Community Hall, 2 p.m. There will be lunch to follow . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Elnora Cemetery, Elnora and District Museum, Elnora Volunteer Fire Department or charity of choice. KNEEHILL FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. Trochu, AB entrusted with arrangements 403-442-2123

To our darling Deja and Davis Happy 6th Birthday Love you forever, Mommy Lisa, Sister Emma, Grandma Annette, and Papa Tim

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D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012

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THE Farm Studio 10th Annual Christmas Art Show & Sale

ANNUAL COOKIE WALK BAZAAR & WHITE ELEPHANT SALE Sat. Nov. 17th 9 am - 1 pm Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd. Red Deer (Across from 32nd Street Fire Hall) Cookie boxes - $7/ea Everyone welcome!

Caregivers/ Aides

Sat/Sun Nov. 24 & 25 10 am - 4 pm Raku Ceramics, Watercolours, other Gift possibilities 1 mile West, 1 mile North Asplund Road & Hwy 20 Intersection ~ Watch For Signs ~ Call 403-748-2557 For more information

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Clerical

Saturday November 17th 10am - 6pm Holiday Inn 67th St. Unique handmade Gifts

Coming Events

Lost

LADIES GOLD CHAIN WITH 4 PENDANTS ON IT. Sentimental value. REWARD OFFERED Lost on Tues. Oct. 6th between 4-7 p.m. near Servus Credit Union on 48th Street or at the NE Walmart Parking lot at Parkland Mall. If found please call 403-845-4015 PRESCRIPTION GLASSES lost in Coronation Park 587-272-4448

Found 3RD. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ART AT THE LAKE Show & Sale Sat. Nov. 17, 10 am - 4 pm.

Sylvan Lake Lion’s Club Hall (5119-50 A Ave, Sylvan ) 1 blk West from Cobb’s grocery store. This one day Christmas Show & Sale, features handcrafted art work ranging from forged metal, functional and Raku ceramics, handblown glass work, jewellry, watercolor, oil &acrylic painting, pastel drawings, handmade soaps, unique clothing and scarves. Come by and share in the Chistmas spirit over coffee & cookies. Admission is FREE !! For more info call 403-748-2557

FOUND white cat with light orange pale feet and head and ears, blue eyes, red collar, blue tag w/old phone number “Smudge”. owner claim by identifying 403-396-4926 FOUND 1987 LACOMBE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS ring found in old truck, owner can claim by identifying, 403-527-4726, FOUND: Expensive Men’s Grey Cap at bus stop near Mac’s Store in Bower. Claim by identifying. 403-342-4225

Companions

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EAST 40TH PUB Parkinson Alberta Fundraiser

Back to the Future Trilogy Starring Michael J. Fox Carnival Cinemas Red Deer Sat. Nov. 17, 1:05, 3:15, 5:15 For info call 403-346-4463

Personals

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 347-8650

FREE FLU SHOTS

Highland Green Value Drug Mart 6315 Horn St.

Earl Burkinshaw’s 80TH BIRTHDAY Sat. Niv. 17, 2-4 p.m. at the Pioneer Lodge No gifts please!

Arts & Crafts Shows

Dental

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P/T Hygienist req’d immed., for busy dental office in Red Deer. Hours will incl. alternate Saturdays. , Great remuneration & benefit pkg. Email resume to: dofficemanager62@ gmail.com Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Janitorial

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RED DEER BINGO Centre 4946-53 Ave. (West of Superstore). Precall 12:00 & 6:00. Check TV Today!!!!

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Oilfield

Driller req’d for Mexico operations, Trinidad Drilling Ltd. Current passport, able to travel thru US, current BOP, 1st Aid, H2S tickets req’d. Spanish not req’d. Year round work in a favorable climate. Submit resume to cgood@ trinidaddrilling.com. No phone calls. * DEX Energy Services * req’s exp’d boiler hands. Special oilfield boiler ticket a MUST. Competitive wage and benefit pkg. email resume to humanresources@ dexproduction.com or fax 403-864-8284

F/T PLANT / FIELD OPERATOR

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ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. Starting wage $13/hr. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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

Clerical

SEEKING THE HERITAGE BEAR LADY, who offered to donate to C.A.T., Contact Judith Moody 403-309-3590

Annual

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Parkland Garden Centre

Watch for upcoming shows on Nov. 24, Dec. 8 & 15

Location: 3 miles east of 30th Avenue on Hwy 11. Call 403.346.5613 for more information.

Drillers and Driller Assistants with a Class 1 driver’s license.

All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate. We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment. Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011. The right candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls. LOCAL Oilfield Company seeking experienced Wireline Tool Salesman. Vehicle mileage paid as well as commissions and benefits. Please forward resume to btopcanada @hotmail.com or fax 403-340-8581 Attn: Manager LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 LOCAL Testing company has equipment for longterm winter rental. Various sized P-Tanks Flare Stacks and Offices trailers. All units are skid mounted Individual pricing available. Call Sam@ 403 391-1693

based, home every night!

Thank you to all applicants, however only those qualified will be contacted for a formal interview.

Oilfield

Must have tickets and equipment experience. 403-348-1521 or 403-391-1695

Qualified applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Emai: hr@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

Oilfield

TANKMASTER RENTALS

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires SWAMPERS/ SHOPHANDS IMMED. Competitive wages. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

TEAM Snubbing now hiring operators and helpers. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

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

TREELINE WELL SERVICES Boiler Hands.

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

WE are looking for Rig Managers, Drillers, Derrick and Floor hands for the Red Deer area. Please contact Steve Tiffin at stiffin@galleonrigs.com or (403) 358-3350 fax (403) 358-3326

Winch truck driver

seeking driver for F/T position. Higher than average industry wages. Benefits after 3 mo., Pre-employment drug screening. Resume & abstract: dispatch@downtons.com Fax: 403-782-0913

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

BUILDERS

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

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

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

With your long-term interests in mind, we provide you with ample opportunities to achieve your career goals.

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If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking:

B PRESSURE WELDERS

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AN UP TO DATE ALBERTA “B” PRESSURE CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WITH VESSEL EXPERIENCE. 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

Amperage Energy Inc is currently seeking highly motivated

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Field Based Equipment Operators & Supervisors

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Duties and responsibilities include the following: • Operating mobile/semi-permanent equipment in a ﬁeld operations setting • Onsite tracking of ﬂuid volumes cleaned • Minor repairs to equipment as needed

PET ADOPTION

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

REAL ESTATE

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and attributes: • Oil & Gas operating background • Mechanical & technical aptitude • Clean/current 5 year driver abstract • All Oil & Gas industry safety tickets • Education and experience in water treatment, or pumping services is ideal, but not required • Class 1 drivers license an asset • Experience and understanding of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook an asset

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

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

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

COMPUTER REPAIR

WEB DESIGN affordablewebsitesolution.ca

AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

Sales & Distributors We are looking for an enthusiastic

Executive Assistant

who has the initiative and ability to grow with us, has a passion for fine detail, organization, and a winning attitude. As an EA you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a positive and organized office. Drop resume and cover letter off in person at 7740-40 Ave. Red Deer or fax to 403-346-3432 or email danderson @peaveyind.com Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Restaurant/ Hotel

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SALES PERSON req’d P/T and F/T . Drop resume off at 5211 50 Ave. No phone calls please.

Trades

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BLACKFALDS Motor Inn is looking for F/T permanent Food & Beverage Supervisor. $14.50 hourly. Must have at least 1 yr. exp. plus ProServe Certificate & VLT Responsible Certification. Apply in person between 9 am - 2 pm. Ask for Jenny. 403-885-4611

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

850

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS

(Volkswagen Master Technician 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 Volkswagen certiﬁcation to: Dave @

Gary Moe Volkswagen Hwy 2, West Side Gasoline Alley

403.342.2923

AFTERNOON SHIFT

CNC Operators DAYSHIFT

QC Person Nexus Engineering is Currently looking for C.N.C OPERATORS. DUTIES INCLUDE, Set up of Mazak C.N.C lathe and running production runs, min. 3 years experience.

Also currently hiring a dayshift $11/hr QC PERSON, To clean kitchen following • Must be able to read safety and hygiene measuring devices standards. Clean utensils, and blueprints for cutlery, crockery and inspection of machined glassware items. parts. Clean floors. Assist in prep. We offer competitive All positions are wages, benefits and Shift Work & Weekends. a RRSP plan. Fax resume 780-702-5051 Please forward resumes to LOOKING for experienced resume@ waitress, p/t or f/t nexusengineering.ca 403-342-5555 Something for Everyone Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds Everyday in Classifieds

Kitchen Helper

Amperage Energy In is an emerging and growing oil & gas service company with mobile onsite water recycling solutions and ﬁxed plant operations. We are committed to conducting our operations safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

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HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

$14.00/HR. • To prepare and cook all food up to standard, clean kitchen and maintain hygiene follow recipes, assist in receiving and storing

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www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments

HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms, public areas, pool etc. Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety stardands $14.00/hr. All positions are Shift work & weekends Fax Resume to: 780-702-5051

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

Is seeking FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $14.00/hr.

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT Maple Leaf Environmental * Clean and vacuum rooms & Safety Ltd. is a public areas pool etc. proactive, dynamic and * Replenish amenities, progressive company. We linens & towels are currently recruiting for * Adhere to Holiday Inn the position of Seismic safety standards Safety Advisors, Shut $ 14.00/hr down safety personnel and All positions are EMR, EMT Alberta College Shift Work & weekends of Paramedics registered Fax resume medical personnel for 780 - 702-5051 winter projects throughout RAMADA INN & SUITES Western Canada. Please req’s. fax or e-mail resume & ROOM ATTENDANTS. qualifications to: Exp. preferred. Also Keith Anderson BREAKFAST ROOM Fax: 403-637-2024 ATTENDANTS, kanderson@ early morning shifts, mapleleafsafety.com or flexibility req’d. Only email Kevin serious inquiries apply. klilley@ Rate $13.50/hr. mapleleafsafety.com Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

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Welding and Manufacturing Ltd.

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

Responsibilities include administration of payroll and benefits, analysis and reconciliation of GL accounts, monthly reporting, year end working papers and other reporting as req’d. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years applicable experience, flexible, strong written and verbal communication skills, Post-secondary education in accounting or business as well as public practice experience an asset. Fax: 403-346-6570 Email: hr@group2.ca

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER

$12.25/hr. To provide Food & Beverage service, handle cashiering, arrange and setup the outlet. maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

HEALTH & FITNESS

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

Dynamic Solutions Inc is looking for an Accountant/ Controller in their Red Deer Office. For more information, visit our website at www.dsinc.ca. Please fax resumes to 403-775-4239 or email tammy@dsinc.ca

Trades

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ASSOCIATIONS

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Peavey Industries Opportunity

Has openings for

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

Professionals

GROUP2 Architecture Interior Design Accounting Technician

requires CLASS 1 BED Apprentice or TRUCK and TANK TRUCK Journeyman Operators for Central Mechanics Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. Pile Drive Operators m.morton@tankmaster.ca Pile Drive Assistants or fax 403-340-8818 Field Supervisor

SERVICE RIG

Please email your resume and cover letter to ssdc.7564@gmail.com or Fax to 403-346-5725.

A non-perishable donation to the Red Deer Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.

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

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d FLOORHAND and DERRICK HAND. Locally

Qualifications: • Complete understanding of accounting including: GL reconciliation, journal entries, data entry • Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to operate multi-line telephone system • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Offi ce • Quick learner with the ability to multi-task • enjoy working with others in a team environment • Previous experience in the automotive industry preferred but not mandatory for the right candidate • Punctual, reliable and bondable

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Snow Cat Operators

Sylvan &, Ponoka area. Must have a minimum of 2 years exp in artificial lifts, gas/ liquid separation, PJ operation, field compression refridge systems, dehydrating and sweet processing,l maintenance on pumps, heaters, control valves etc. Contract operators Q-TEST need not apply. INSPECTION LTD. E-mail resume’s to ken.webster@altagas.ca s now accepting applications for CGSB Level II’s or fax 403-347-0855 and CEDOS to start immediately Fluid Experts Ltd. Work Fluid Experts of Red Deer & run through to spring break. Sub-contractors is seeking experienced also needed. Phone Class 1 Operators 403-887-5630 or email to haul clean fluids for the qtestltd@telus.net Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume RANGEVIEW OILFIELD w/all tickets and current SALES LTD. drivers abstract to: looking for THRU TUBING 403-346-3112 or email to: HANDS with minimum 5 roger@fluidexperts.com yrs. exp. Work for new very aggressive company. Please send resume to: bill.snyder@rangeview.ca

This is a full time position with a competitive salary and benefi ts package within a fast paced automotive dealership.

Saturday, November 17th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST required at local trailer sales business. Quickbooks and microsoft office experience a must. 18 - 22 hr based on experience. Please contact mike at 4cs trailers 403-782-4879

S. Christian F. 51 searching for friendship first, leading to long term relationship with M. 48-55 yrs of age. Varied interests. Tell me about yourself. Reply to Box 1023, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

WILL THE owner of a dark car, parked in the driveway of Denny’s call me regarding damage to my Dodge car on Monday Nov. 12 at a p p r o x . 11 a . m . c a l l 403-341-4377 TO AN OPEN HOUSE TO help celebrate

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FIND YOUR LIFE MATE Country Introductions. Personal Interview. 403-348-7471

ESL Levels 5, 6 & 7

Funding may be Available Enroll now for January Start Academy of Learning 403-347-6676

REQUIREMENTS:

Active practice permit from CLPNA LIVE in caregiver for 2 mo. old girl $1850/mo. less • Long term care and teaching experience. $250 room and board JAN. 2, 2012 START. 403-341-0941 Fax resume to: P/T F. caregiver wanted 403 342-4244 for F quad. Must have own Ph: 403 347-4233 vehicle. 403-348-5456 or 505-7846

WINTER-LICIOIUS Craft Show

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, Sat. Nov. 17 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4620 47A Ave. Handiwork, embroidered towels, gift baskets and much more. Nearly new boutique will also be open.

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Arts & Crafts Shows

F/T Instructors for Health Care Aide Government of Alberta Provincial Curriculum delivery. Program runs 22 weeks twice per year.

Oilfield

Email resume to nicole@amperageenergy.com or by fax to 403-932-4276 with a current/clean 5 year drivers abstract & safety tickets. 271884K20

Journeyman Technician

Successful candidate must be: • Customer service oriented. • Energetic and physically fit. • Able to work flexible hours and Saturdays We Oﬀer: • Possibility for advancement. • Ongoing professional training. • Competitive remuneration. • Excellent medical and dental benefits. Fax resume in conﬁdence to:

403.309.3860 2804 Gaetz Ave., Red Deer

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 D3

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CENTRAL AB contractor requires safety officer to help implement & maintain safety programs. Reply to Box 1019, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., R. D., AB T4R 1M9 CENTRAL ALBERTA Dealership looking for a

Trades

850

BUSY CENTRAL AB GEMINI is Hiring for req’s exp’d. Class Ponoka Fabrication company 1 drivers to pull decks. Shop Assigned truck, exc. wages

JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT Mechanical experience Experience in welding manufacturing PARTS DELIVERY Plant maintenance Experience in maintenance PERSON of Overhead Cranes to join our team. Some heavy lifting rreq’d. Please send resumes to Send resume to Box 1022, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Hmorrow@geminicorp.ca Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 GOODMEN F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS ROOFING LTD. - Good hours, home every Requires night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck SLOPED ROOFERS or van. Tools, supplies & LABOURERS ladders required. Training & FLAT ROOFERS provided, no experience needed. Apply to: Valid Driver’s Licence satjobs@shaw.ca preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca First Choice Collision or (403)341-6722 Seeking Journeyman or 2nd /3rd year apprentices. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Positions for body, prep TOO MUCH STUFF? and refinishing technicians Let Classifieds needed for our car and help you sell it. light truck division. Top wages, bonus programs Local company looking for and benefit package. Fax experienced residential resumes to and commercial service (403) 343-2160; e-mail technician with current Alchoice2@telusplanet.net berta gas/plumbing ticket. or drop off in person @ #5, Benefit package after 3 7493, 49th Avenue months, wages based on Crescent, Red Deer. experience. Email: info@serviceplumbing.ca FUTURE AG in Rimbey is or fax to (403) 342-2025 now accepting applications for an Agricultural LOCAL Drywall company Technician / Heavy Duty seeking Steel Stud Mechanic with Ag Framers and Drywallers. experience. Live the life 403-588-4614, 588-4615 style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for MICRON INDUSTRIES is one of the few family a licensed inspection owned dealerships where facility specializing in we care about our emcryogenic tank repairs and ployees and customers. is currently seeking a HD Mechanic, min 2nd yr We offer: apprentice. Trailer experience preferred. Weekdays • Competitive Wages 7:00-4:30. No eves or • A n n u a l w o r k b o o t wknd work. Exc. working reimbursement conditions. Benefits after 3 • RRSP Plan months. Fax resume to • Benefit Package 403-346-2072 or email • Sick Days patty.micron@telus.net • Tuition reimbursement Start your career! program for apprentices See Help Wanted • 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: Paula Box 140 Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 Fax (403) 843-2790 Email paulam@futureag.ca 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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Seeking experienced Stone Masons to start immediately. Must have valid drivers license and own transportation. Contact 403-343-7174.

Shipper / Receiver

AES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD. looking for an energetic/ enthusiastic individual for our receiving department. Fax resume to 403-342-0233

and benefits pkg. Paid extras. Family orientated. Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm

APPRENTICE MECHANIC

Send resume to m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

Truckers/ Drivers

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEER PARK Dempsey St. area $45/mo. LANCASTER 1/2 of Lampard Crsc $65/mo.

Central AB based trucking company reqires

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

CLASS 1 DRIVER Must have super B exp., all oilfield tickets, hauling NGL, & clean abstract. Fax 403-347-2940 Attn: Bill

EXPERIENCED

Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy. References Req’d. Exc. salary & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 hartwell@telus.net LOCAL ACID Transport company looking for exp’d’ F/T Class 1 truck driver & pressure truck operator. Top wages and exc. benefit pkg. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-346-3766 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 WANTED Class 1 drivers with propane, butane, LPG mix in Central AB. Must have all tickets Fax resume to 403-887-6110 or Call Dennis at 403-588-5836

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MICHENER West of 40th Ave. North of Ross St. area $245.00/mo. Good for adult w/a small car .

For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m. Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in LANCASTER AREA 77 papers $412/mo.

GLENDALE Gish St. & Greig Dr. JOHNSTONE PARK Jacobs Close James, Johns St. & Jewell St. 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

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 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

DEER PARK Dempsey St. area 79 papers $423/mo. ALSO Davison Dr. area 101 papers $541/mo.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE

NO EXP. NECESSARY!! F.T. position available IMMEDIATELY in hog assembly yard in Red Deer. Starting wage $12/hr. Call Rich or Paul 403-346-6934 CARPET COLOUR CENTRE is currently 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

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

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

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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

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

ANDERS AREA Ainsworth Crsc. Asmundsen Ave. Archibald Crsc. Arnold Close/ Amlee Close BOWER AREA Barrett Dr. Bettenson St. Best Crsc./ Berry Ave.

Ingram Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Langford Cres. Law Close/ Lewis Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Violet Place Victor Close Vold Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

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

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

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

F/T CLEANER,

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. DISPATCHER req’d. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Good communication, skills both verbal and written. Must have effective time management skills and able to multi task in a fast paced environment. Experience preferred, but will train suitable applicant. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 General Labour needed for very busy stone & stucco company. Physically fit Heavy lifting, loading and unloading materials. Mixing, pouring and spreading of materials. Fax: 888-214-9225 email stoneworxmasonry@ gmail.com 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

Service Runner (Part Time)

Do You: - Want extra income - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week)

Hiring Part Time

COUNTROOM

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

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 Massage Misc. through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. or longer, and/or Therapy Services Accounting NEWSPAPER Escorts afternoon shifts Monday to CARRIERS Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.. BEAUTIFUL college girl Gentle Touch Massage YARD maintenance, snow Saturday and Sunday, 7 INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS REQUIRED 4919 50 St. New rear entry, shovelling, 403-318-7625 ROXY 403-848-2300 Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. a.m.-11 a.m. or longer for lots of parking 403-341-4445 with oilfield service EROTICAS PLAYMATES Afternoon companies, other small Submit resume, indicating Painters/ MASSAGE ABOVE ALL Girls of all ages businesses and individuals delivery in “Service Runner Position”, WALK-INS WELCOME www.eroticasplaymates.net Decorators RW Smith, 346-9351 along with your drivers Bowden & 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 403-598-3049 abstract immediately to: Innisfail. careers@ LAUREL TRUDGEON LEXI, Blonde, Babe, 27. No VII MASSAGE reddeeradvocate.com Residential Painting and Agency Fees 403-396-8884 Feeling overwhelmed? Please contact Cleaning or mail to: Colour Consultations. Hard work day? Come in QUITCY Human Resources 403-342-7801. Sinfully Sweet Seductive and let us pamper you. at 403-314-4316 or email 2950 Bremner Avenue Beauties. 403-550-0732 ALL-CLEAN Pampering at its best. qmacaulay@ Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 PAINTING BY DAVE mydiamondgirls.org Exp’d, reliable, reasonable #7 7464 Gaetz Ave.(rear reddeeradvocate.com or fax to: 403-341-4772 Interior, Exterior, New rates. Jane 403-755-7292 entrance if necessary) Construction. Comm/Indust. www.viimassage.biz We thank all applicants for 2 Journeyman w/over 50 In/Out Calls to Hotels Sim’s Furniture Limited in Fireplaces their interest, however, yrs exp. %15 discount for 403-986-6686 Red Deer, Ab. is currently only selected candidates seniors. Free estimates. Contractors hiring Delivery Drivers/ will be contacted. All work guaranteed. TIM LLOYD. WETT certified. Misc. warehouse Personnel, 403-307-4798 Inspections, installs, Employees who qualify are BRIAN’S DRYWALL Community Services chimney sweeps & service eligible for our extensive Framing, drywall, taping, Support Worker 403-340-0513 benefit package. Please Seniors’ textured & t-bar ceilings, forward resume to jamies 5* JUNK REMOVAL Services 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 Accepting registrations for @simsfurniture.com, or Property clean up 340-8666 Handyman 6 mo. Community Support apply in person to the COUNTERTOPS Worker Program. Incld’s ATT’N: SENIORS Sims/LaZBoy Distribution Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 Services CENTRAL PEST Are you looking for help Centre at #184, 37428 CONTROL LTD. DALE’S Home Reno’s GED, Career Planning & on small reno’s or jobs, Range Road 273, in the GREYSTONE Handyman Comm/res. Locally owned. Free estimates for all your Work Experience. such as, new bathroom Clearview Industrial Park. 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca Services. Reasonable reno needs. 403-506-4301 sink, toilets or trimming Thanks to all applicants. rates. Ron, 403-396-6089 Funding may be avail. FREE removal of all kinds RMD RENOVATIONS small trees. Call James THE Society of Filipino which incl. tuition, living of unwanted scrap metal. Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. 403- 341-0617 Workers in Alberta is lookallowance, and books. No household appliances Call Roger 403-348-1060 Massage ing for temporary workers 403-340-1930 403-396-8629 HELPING HANDS Therapy SIDING, Soffit, Fascia who for some reason lost Academic Express For Seniors. Cleaning, Prefering non- combustible their jobs to help them find Adult Education & cooking, companionship fibre cement, canexel & new employers and help * NEW * Executive Touch. Training in home or in facility. smart board, Call Dean @ them process their work Relaxation massage for www.academicexpress.ca Call 403-346-7777 302-9210. permit free of charge. men. 5003A - Ross St. Better For Cheaper with a There is an opening in Red CUSTOMER SERVICE Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 348-5650 Low Price Guarantee. Deer to work as a cook in IRONMAN Scrap Metal A locally owned industrial helpinghandshomesupport.com supply company is looking a Restaurant & Pub this CHINESE MASSAGE Recovery is picking up Escorts coming Jan. 2013. For new owner, free parking, scrap again! Farm machinfor an energetic person for Looking for a new pet? more info: Please call: 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 a.m.- ery, vehicles and industrial. inside sales. E-mail Check out Classifieds to Shan at 1-780-933-6518 or *LEXUS* 403-392-0891 9 p.m. 7 days a wk. Serving central Alberta. resume to mark@ find the purrfect pet. email at: gmesa_18@live.ca INDEPENDENT Phone 403-986-1691 403-318-4346 aesreddeer.com

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com

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

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

Household Furnishings

1720

3/4” BOXSPRING & MATTRESS TO GIVE AWAY. 403-347-5316

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

BED ALL NEW,

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

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. 302-0582 Free Delivery BED: #1 King. extra thick orthopedic pillowtop, brand new, never used. 15 yr. warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice @ $545. 403-302-0582.

Please contact QUITCY

ELEGANT OAK HALL TABLE 53 x 17.5 with mirror 36 x 22 for $100. †Glass door insert, 22 x 66 mint. 403-342-1980

SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help 7 am-3 pm. weekends Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

MOVING - MUST SELL White storage unit with 5 shelves, on castors; $40; white clothes unit with upper shelf and clothes bar, $40’ 4 stacking chairs, metal frame with wooden seats and backs, $10 ea.; work bench, solid wood, very sturdy with lower shelf, $60. 403-314-2026

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

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

WANTED

TRAINING CENTRE

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

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

920

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

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Auctions

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

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

Building Supplies

1550

60% OFF brand new patio door. Gentek patio door energy saving sealed unit foot and key locks. $850 Call 403-340-2777

1570

Cameras & Accessories

CANON Sure Shot, 35 mm auto focus, $20; Pentax Espio 928, 28-90 Zoom Panorama & remote, $30; Projection screen, $10. 403-343-6175

Children's Items

1580

DELUXE NURSERY SET Jungle Animals in browns & greens. Includes fitted sheet, comforter, bed ruffle, balance curtains, musical mobile (Braun’s Lullaby) & lamp. $150. 403-746-2456

Clothing

1590

DRESS, blue suede leather, size 12 with matching purse. $45. Red suede leather jacket & skirt, size 12; $65; black leather pants, size 12, $55; black suede leather dress, size 12, $45. 587-272-0937

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Farmers' Market

1650

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

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

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

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

Health & Beauty

1700

*NEW!* Asian Relaxation Massage Downtown RD 587-377-1298 Open Mon.Fri. daily 11am - 6 pm.

Household Appliances

Misc. for Sale

1760

40’ FREE Standing Tower, never been erected. $200. 403-728-3375 6’ NORTHERN FIR CHRISTMAS TREE & STAND. Very good cond. $35. 403-346-4926

FREE

CASH CASINO is hiring a

Household Appliances

B.B.Q. Patio Chef complete with propane tank and cover, like new, used once. $100. 403-314-2026

for all Albertans

Call Rick at 403-314-4303

CIRCULATION

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Misc. Help

BRAD’S PALLETS, looking for workers. 403-350-4671

271994K21

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ROSEDALE AREA 72 papers $386/mo.

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

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Competitive Wages Annual Work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefits Package Sick Days Monthly Bonus

ALSO

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

We offer: • •

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

Misc. Help

NGLEWOOD

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

AVON

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

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Earn Christmas $$$ Only $10 to join, Earn up to 50% commission No sales quota’s to meet JOIN TODAY. Call 403 986 0411

880

Misc. Help

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

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

Business Opportunities TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s FULL TIME

Misc. Help

217865

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

1710

ACETYLENE Welder, hoses, torch, gauges & cart. $200. 403-728-3375 DIEFENBACHIA plant $5; asparagus plant $5; large spider plant $18; Company’s Coming 6 bks $3 each, Chicken Soup for the soul 5 at 3 each, Flower frog $4. Large square tupperware container $4; 4 cup electric coffee pot $4; hand turned juicer $8; Old wooden crib board 3 collar track, $5. Old oval fruit bowl, $25. Call 403-346-2231 FIREPLACE, woodburning Drolet Eldorado, incld’s all pipes. Brand new, never used. $1100. obo. 403-274-6825 (Calgary) or cell 403-850-3831 FRYING pans, set of 3, new, $10; mechanics creeper, $5; Portable T.V. 14” & VCR, Panasonic $5. complete wine making, from primary to filter, $75; 2 walnut coffee table, 55x25 & 28x23, $50. 403-343-6175 MANUALS, hardcover books (8) for older vehicles from 1962 - 1973. All Chev, GMC, Pontiac & Buick etc. $25. ea. obo. 403-783-2653, 783-0074 MOVING - MUST SELL ONE box of Christmas colored lights & 4 stringers, also 1 mini light set, All for $5; All metal 6 cu. ft. wheel barrow w/rubber tire, $50; Craftsman 45 litre shop vac, w/all attachments. N e e d s n e w f i l t e r, $ 1 5 ; tailgate protector & cargo organizer (new) for Ford Ranger club cab, both for $20; 4 garage sale sign holders, wood w/metal spikes for easy set up; $2. ea.; 10 litre gas can, $6; special made Ice fishing pick, $35; large spider plant, needs repotting, $7; large rubber plant, $8; 1 pair men’s toe rubbers, size 8, 1 pair men’s zipper rubbers, size 8, both for $5 5 large box of men’s and ladies clothing, size med. to large, coats, jackets, socks, etc. $5. per box. 403-314-2026 PASTRY cooler, stainless steel, 4’l, 23”w, 31”h, 2 shelves, runs but not cooling $50 403-728-3485 SINGER sewing machine, portable, Ingenuity 7436 model. Asking $150. obo. 403-783-2653

Musical Instruments

1770

BANJO, Harmony, $30. 403-343-6175

Pets & Supplies

1810

DOG house for medium size dog, $10, 403-346-5423

Cats

1830

2 P.B., F, Manx kittens, 6 wks., Calico, $50 each obo 403-340-3338 BEAUTIFUL affectionate young F. cat, needs loving home. To give away 403-782-3130 FEMALE KITTEN TO GIVE AWAY. LITTER BOX TRAINED. 403-343-8727 after 6 p.m. SIAMESE ALSO BELANISE (3) KITTENS FOR SALE $60 each obo. 403-887-3649

Dogs

1840

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

Sporting Goods

1860

CCM SPORTS EQUIPMENT BAG, $10. 403-347-5316

APPLS. reconditioned lrg. selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. TREADMILL, Weslo WCTL model #35090. $200. warr. Riverside Appliances Exc. cond. 403-783-2653 403-342-1042

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 Travel Packages

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

Condos/ Townhouses

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

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

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

Manufactured Homes

FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Sharon 403-550-8777 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. YOU Looking?

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

AVAIL. Nov. 15 or Dec. 1, 2 storey duplex, all appls, $1295/mo. DD $1000, n/s, pets negotiable, Kentwood area **RENTED**

3090

Cars

5030

population growth in overdrive

ROOM for rent $500./mo. Call 403-352-7417

VIEW ALL OUR Warehouse Space 3140 PRODUCTS At ROOM in new house in Blackfalds, private bath/shower, incld’s utils. $650. 403-588-4503

BRAND new 9900 sq. ft. ready for lease fall 2012 on Golden West Ave 358-3500 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Mobile Lot

www.garymoe.com

has relocated to

3190

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

216751

SUV's

5040

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Sharon 403-550-8777

Clean, quiet bldg. Call 318-0901.

CLASSIFICATIONS

3020

3060

Suites

rentals

Houses/ Duplexes

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile

Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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Rooms For Rent

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homes

2 & 3 bdrm. suites. Heat/water/parking incl., Large suites with yards Some with washer/dryer Call 403-342-2899

2 Bdrm. Apt. Lawford

Balcony. No pets, 5 appl. NOW $1295 incl UTIL. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Houses For Sale

4020

2008 TOYOTA Highlander, Limited edit. in exc. cond., 1 owner, no pets, n/s, V6, a.t., 4WD, nav. system, JBL sound system, back up camera, sunroiof, keyless entry, trailer hitch, running boards, $19,900 to view call or text 403-340-9110

BY OWNER 1300 sq. ft.

Main Flr. Hewson Ave. LOWER level 1 bdrm suite, 1/2 duplex located in The

3 bdrm. 2 bath, No pets. NOW $1475 incl UTIL. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

heat & water incl. for over 40 tenant at 4616-44 St. N/S, no pets, no noise. Rent $650, d.d. $625. Ph: 403-341-4627

SYLVAN, 2 units Dec. 1, 2 bdrm. + hide-a-bed, incl., cable, dishes, bedding, all utils. $1200 -$1500/mo, 403-880-0210

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

3 BDRM. townhouse/ condo, 5 appls., 2 blocks from Collicutt Centre. $1200/mo. + utils, incl. condo fees. 403-346-4868

Kirsch Cl. 2 Bdrm.

Townhouse. Sm. Pet. Deck, 5 appls. NOW $1295 + UTIL. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

KITSON CLOSE

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1395 SD $1000. n/s Avail. Dec. 1 403-304-7576 / 347-7545

Manufactured Homes

QUIET LOCATION

Large 1 bdrm. adults only. Heat/water/parking incl. Call 403-342-2899

Riverside Apts.

2 bdrm., balcony. 3 appl., No pets. Only $995 + Elect. Hearthstone 403-314-0099

You Looking?

Large 1 bdrm. adult suite. Heat/water/parking incl’d. Call 403-342-2899

Roommates Wanted

3080

N/S, executive home, all utils incl + high spd. internet & digital cable. $600/mo + d.d. 403-357-0320

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Acreages

4050

2008 Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew XLT 143,600 km $17,900 obo. tow pkg. , backup camera 358-9646

MUST SELL By Owner $7,000. Sharon 403-550-8777

New Executive

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

20,000with Intro

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable

Lots For Sale

Sharon (403) 550-8777 www.lansdowne.ca

4160

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

264155J1-K30

Renter’s Special FREE Cable

2001 DODGE Ram 1500. Q/cab. loaded 403-596-6995

Vans Buses

5070

2009 Dodge Caravan, exc. c o n d . , 11 2 , 0 0 0 k m , $11,900 obo 403-638-3499.

ATV's

5150

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wheels

2 & 3 bedroom

modular/mobile homes

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

in pet friendly park Cars

Starting at

5030

1999 POLARIS RANGER 6X6 one owner, low hours, 3500 warn winch, $7888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

/month

Sharon (403) 550-8777 www.lansdowne.ca

264152J1-K30

849

2004 DODGE 1/2 ton quad cab 4x4. New tires. Great cond. $7000. 403-506-9632

4090

A MUST SEE!

Suites

5050

Manufactured Homes

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

Trucks

NEW HOMES! 403.342.4544 MasonMartinHomes.com

7 ACRES, all utilities, road, $353,000. Near Red Deer, 403-227-5132

3040

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

2007 FORD Escape 4x4 V6 3.0L engine with Remote Start & Winter Tires. Good cond. 143,500 kms $8500 o.b.o. Delburne 403-749-3919

NEWER split level on a quiet street in Sylvan Lake. Accommodations in exchange for housekeeping. Female only. Call 403-864-4435.

Newly Renovated Mobile Home Only

Fountains gated community bordering on Red Deer Golf & Country Club, 2 bdrms. + den, 2 1/2 baths, bsmt. finished w/approx. 900 sq. ft. living space + storage room, recent reno w/hardwood flooring, granite kitchen counter tops, 5 appls, 2 car garage, one of the best locations in Red Deer. 403-506-9491

1998 HONDA CIVIC, $2200 obo passed inspec- Vehicles t o n 5 s p d . g o o d c o n d . Wanted 403-352-3894 To Buy

5200

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519

3060

REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585

Introducing... roducing...

1996 FORD Taurus, mint, WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and loaded, 125,000 miles, trucks, also wanted to senior lady driven $2000 buy lead batteries, obo, 403-887-4981 call 403-396-8629

Misc. Automotive

Red Deers newest Apartment Homes

NOW RENTING

1993 FORD Ranger, paint like new, 4x4, s/b, V6 auto., $3500. obo. 403-347-5500

1 & 2 bedroom suites

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

Deceased vehicle removal service 403-343-6377

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

Rents from 800 - 1375 $

266327K30

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

THE Last Ride Auto Undertakers

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

Be the ﬁrst tenants to move into our brand new building $

5240

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

Children living next to a grave yard due to the lack of housing, play with a make shift swing in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday. The launch of this yearís World Population Report under the theme: ‘Family Planning, Human Rights and Development’ is very timely, as it follows on the heels of the 2011 South African Census report. According to the census figures, the South African population has grown from 44. 8 million in 2001 to 51.7 million in 2011.

Still no decision from feds on marijuana legalization initiatives: governor By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said Tuesday the federal government still hasn’t decided whether to take action to block new laws legalizing marijuana in her state and Colorado. Gregoire met with Deputy Attorney General James Cole in Washington, D.C. She told Cole she would prefer to know “sooner rather than later,” because Washington state is in the process of getting ready to decriminalize pot, which is still illegal under federal law. “I told them, ’Make no mistake, that absent an injunction of some sort, it’s our intent to implement decriminalization,”’ Gregoire told The Associated Press. “I don’t want to spend a lot of money implementing this if you are going to attempt to block it.” Initiative 502 passed last week with 55 per cent of the vote in the state. It decriminalizes the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana beginning Dec. 6. The state would license the growing, processing and labeling of marijuana, but state officials have a year to come up with those rules before sales can begin. Colorado also passed a measure legalizing the drug. Federal lawyers are reviewing the two new state laws, trying to determine what their response will be, Gregoire said. “It’s not a simple analysis for them,” she said. “There’s a difference between our two initiatives, and they want to look at that. They clearly want to know how things are going to flow, how regulations develop, how

enforcement would be taken, taxes would be gathered.” She said she pressed Cole as to whether the ultimate federal response would treat both Washington and Colorado the same way, and Justice Department officials indicated to her that that was their intent. In Washington, home-growing marijuana for recreational reasons remains barred, as does the public display or use of pot. The measure also establishes a standard blood test limit for driving under the influence, and Gregoire says the head of the Washington State Patrol has to begin training officers to enforce that portion of the measure. “He can’t wait, he’s got to start doing this,” Washington’s governor said. Gregoire said she promised to keep the Justice Department fully informed as to the progress the state is making in implementing the new marijuana law. Colorado’s governor and attorney general spoke by phone Friday with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, with no signal whether the U.S. Justice Department would sue to block the marijuana measure. If Colorado’s marijuana ballot measure is not blocked, it would take effect by Jan. 5, the deadline for the governor to add the amendment to the state constitution. The measure allows adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana, and six marijuana plants, though public use of the drug and driving while intoxicated are prohibited. Colorado’s new law also directs lawmakers to write regulations on how pot can be sold, with commercial sales possible by 2014.

Sri Lanka bloodbath was a ‘grave failure’ for world body: UN report By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A United Nations report released Wednesday said inadequate efforts by the world body to protect civilians during the bloody final months of Sri Lanka’s civil war marked a “grave failure” that led to suffering for hundreds of thousands of people. The report was unusually scathing for an official U.N. critique. The report accused U.N. staff in Colombo of not perceiving that preventing civilian deaths was their responsibility and accused their bosses at U.N. headquarters of not telling them otherwise. A separate U.N. report released last year said up to 40,000 ethnic minority Tamil civilians may have been killed in the war’s final months. “This report is a benchmark moment for the U.N. in the same way that Rwanda was,” said Gordon Weiss, a former U.N. spokesman in Sri Lanka.

The report accused U.N. officials and member states of being reluctant to interfere and leaving the conflict in a “vacuum of inaction.” “The report concludes that the United Nations system failed to meet its responsibilities — highlighting, in particular, the roles played by the Secretariat, the agencies and programs of the U.N. Country Team and the members of the Security Council and Human Rights Council,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement. The report was compiled by a committee headed by former U.N. official Charles Petrie. It investigated U.N. actions as the quarter-century war between the government, dominated by the ethnic Sinhalese majority, and minority Tamil rebels ended in 2009 in a wave of violence. The BBC first reported on a draft of the report Tuesday.

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Money woes dog family at centre of scandal TAMPA, Fla. — When news vans camped outside her stately home, a Florida socialite tied to the Gen. David Petraeus sex scandal fell back on her informal credentials as a social ambassador for Tampa society and top military brass: She asked police for diplomatic protection. In a phone call to authorities, Jill Kelley, a party hostess and unofficial social liaison for leaders of the U.S. military’s Central Command in Tampa, cited her status as an honorary consul general while complaining about news media that had descended on her two-story, five-bedroom brick home overlooking Tampa Bay, which was purchased in 2004 for $1.5 million. “You know, I don’t know if by any chance, because I’m an honorary consul general, so I have inviolability, so they should not be able to cross my property. I don’t know if you want to get diplomatic protection involved as well,” she told the emergency dispatcher Monday. Nearly all lines in the tangled sex scandal involving Petraeus lead back to Kelley, whose complaint about anonymous, threatening emails triggered the FBI investigation that led to the general’s downfall as director of the CIA. And now Kelley is in the middle of an investigation of Gen. John Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, over alleged “inappropriate communications” between the two. New details emerged Wednesday about how the investigation got started. Out of concern, Kelley reached out to an FBI agent in June she met about a year ago when she attended the bureau’s Citizens’ Academy in Tampa, according to a person close to Jill Kelley who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation. The FBI program shows members of the public at least some of what the FBI does and how it works. Kelley was not asking the agent, whom she had kept in touch with since the academy, to conduct an investigation into the emails, the person said. But the FBI agent said the emails raised serious concerns because the anonymous author knew the comings and goings of two of the nation’s most senior generals, including the CIA director. Around the end of July or beginning of August,

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