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Amber Alward and her son Ethan, four, admire some of the light festooned heavy equipment machines in the Santa Claus parade in downtown Red Deer on Saturday. Hundreds of grown-ups and kids flocked to downtown Red Deer to see Santa Claus and experience the twinkling lights, parade floats and treats of the Festival of Trees kick-off celebration. See story on Page A3.

Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff

Road ‘connection’ returns DRAFT EAST HILL PLAN CONTAINS RIGHT-OF-WAY TO POTENTIALLY CONNECT MOLLY BANISTER DRIVE, 22ND STREET

BY RANDY FIEDLER ADVOCATE STAFF

The dotted red line shows the possible path of a link between Molly Banister Drive to the west and 22nd Street to the east.

Connecting Molly Banister Drive east across Piper Creek to 22nd Street is considered in a City of Red Deer area structure plan.

The East Hill Major Area Structure Plan (MASP) preserves a 43-metre-wide right of way for an arterial road through undeveloped land south of the Sunnybrook subdivision to Piper Creek.

“This does not necessarily imply that Molly Banister Drive will be extended across Piper Creek, and any such decision would require council approv-

al,” states the plan. Past talk of extending the road from its end near Bower Place Shopping Centre’s northeast corner across Piper Creek has proven controversial.

A 2007 municipal election issue, council rejected it due to environmental and neighbourhood opposition.

On Thursday, former city councillor Lorna Watkinson-Zimmer called the extension “the most stupid thing to even think about.

“I think my first council meeting (in 1995) was about Molly Banister. I worked hard to get rid of it.”

Mayor Morris Flewwelling is “a little surprised it’s still on the

map, but there isn’t a plan to build it right now.

“Rather than continuing to build wider, bigger and more multi-lane roads, the thinking is to provide good quality roads and alternatives,” he said, adding 19th and 32nd Streets can meet the city’s traffic needs.

City major projects planner Angus Schaffenburg said the June 2011 draft East Hill MASP contains right-of-way land to potentially connect Molly Banister Drive with 22nd Street.

“It’s in the current plan and continues in the proposed document.”

Please see PLANS on Page A3

MADD CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

Memories remain for families of victims of impaired driving

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF When Darlene Gabrielson heard emergency sirens in her neighbourhood she remembers thinking, “Please let it not be my son.”

Even after police officers showed up at her door, she was still praying that her son, Robert, was only injured.

But the reality was that her 21-year-old son was killed by a drunk driver as he was cycling back from the gym and would never make it home.

The fatal crash happened on Spruce Drive hill some 28 years ago, but Gabrielson still sheds tears at the memory of those nightmarish moments. She said she relives her loss every time she hears of another

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Darlene Gabrielson lights a candle at a MADD candlelight vigil at St. Luke’s church on Saturday in memory of her son, Robert, who was killed by a drunk driver.

person killed in a drunk driving collision.

And there’s no shortage of them.

On this 20th anniversary year of Red Deer’s MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) chapter, the pointless carnage continues, said Gabrielson, one of 80 people who attended a candlelight vigil Saturday night at St. Luke’s church in Red Deer.

At least nine Central Albertans are known to have died in drunkdriving related crashes since January, said Aleta Neville, president of the local MADD chapter — “and the year’s not over yet.”

Neville isn’t certain what will change people’s behavior, but is disappointed about the length of jail sentences imposed on impaired drivers who kill or injure people.

Photo by LANA MICHELIN/ Advocate staff

Please see MADD on Page A3

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Israeli missles rattle Gaza PRESSURE GROWS TO HALT FIGHTING

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS An Israeli missile ripped through a two-story home in a residential area of Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 11 civilians, including four young children and an 81-year-old woman, in the single deadliest attack of Israel’s offensive against Islamic militants.

A similar scene unfolded elsewhere in the city early today, when an airstrike levelled two houses belonging to a single family, killing two children and two adults and injuring 42 people, including children, said Gaza heath official Ashraf al-Kidra. Rescue workers were frantically searching for 12 to 15 members of the Azzam family under the rubble.

While the airstrikes relentlessly targeted militant rocket operations, Israeli gunboats unleashed a steady tattoo of heavy machine-gun fire and shells at militant facilities on Gaza’s coastal road.

The bloodshed was likely to raise pressure on Israel to end the fighting, even as it pledged to intensify the offensive by striking the homes of wanted militants. High numbers of civilian casualties in an offensive four years ago led to fierce criticism and condemnation of Israel.

In all, 81 Palestinians, half of them 37 civilians, have been killed in the five-day onslaught and 720 have been wounded. Three Israeli civilians have died from Palestinian rocket fire and dozens have been wounded..

President Barack Obama said he was in touch with players across the region in hopes of halting the fighting, while also warning of the risks of Israel expanding its air assault into a ground war.

“We’re going to have to see what kind of progress we can make in the next 24, 36, 48 hours,” Obama said during a visit in Thailand.

U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon urged the two warring parties to achieve an immediate cease-fire. He said he was heading to the region to appeal personally for an end to the violence, but no date was given in the U.N. statement for his arrival.

On the ground, there were no signs of any letup in the fighting as Israel announced it was widening the offensive to target the military commanders of the ruling Hamas group.

The Israeli military carried out dozens of airstrikes throughout the day, and naval forces bombarded targets along Gaza’s Mediterranean coast.

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A Palestinian kicks a burning tyre during a protest against Israel’s operations in Gaza Strip, outside Ofer, an Israeli military prison near the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sunday.

Many of the attacks focused on homes where militant leaders or weapons were believed to be hidden.

Palestinian militants continued to barrage Israel with rockets, firing more than 100 on Sunday, and setting off air raid sirens across the southern part of the country. Some 40 rockets were intercepted by Israel’s U.S.-financed “Iron Dome” rocket-defence system, including two that targeted the metropolis of Tel Aviv. At least 10 Israelis were wounded by shrapnel.

Israel’s decision to step up its attacks in Gaza marked a new and risky phase of the operation, given the likelihood of civilian casualties in the densely populated territory of 1.6 million Palestinians. Israel launched the offensive Wednesday in what it said was an effort to end months of intensifying rocket fire from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

In the day’s deadliest violence, the

Israeli navy fired at a home where it said a top wanted militant was hiding.

The missile struck the home of the Daloo family in Gaza City, reducing the structure to rubble.

Frantic rescuers, bolstered by bulldozers, pulled the limp bodies of children from the ruins of the house, including a toddler and a 5-year-old, as survivors and bystanders screamed in grief. Later, the bodies of the children were laid out in the morgue of Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital.

Among the 11 dead were four small children and five women, including an 81-year-old, Gaza health official Ashraf al-Kidra said.

More than a dozen homes of Hamas commanders or families linked to Hamas were struck on Sunday. Though most were empty — their inhabitants having fled to shelter — at least three had families in them. Al-Kidra said 20 of 27 people killed Sunday were civil-

ians, mostly women and children.

Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas spokesman, said that “the Israeli people will pay the price” for the killing of civilians.

Israel sought to place the blame on militants, saying they were intentionally operating in places inhabited by civilians. The military has released videos and images of what it says are militants firing rockets from mosques, schools and public buildings.

“Hamas is using the Gaza population as human shields,” said Brig.

Gen. Yoav Mordechai, the chief Israeli spokesman.

“They are exploiting crowded residential urban areas.”

He acknowledged, however, that it was not clear whether the militant targeted in Sunday’s attack was killed, despite earlier claims of success. “I still don’t know what became of him,” Mordechai told Channel 10 TV.

Major road overhauls to start in 2013

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF

‘WE’RE CHANGING THE LOOK OF ROSS AND TAYLOR SIGNIFICANTLY.’

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Recently, city council approved $5.7 million in its 2013 capital budget for the improvements to Alexander Way (48th Street) and Taylor Drive intersection.

Council previously approved $14.1 million for the Taylor Drive and Ross Street improvements.

“This work is part of the Taylor Drive and Ross Street work,” said Colosimo.

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“We’re changing the look of Ross and Taylor significantly. We’re changing it so we free up some capacity to permit an all-turns access at Alexander Way and Taylor.”

When finished, the Alexander Way and Ross Street intersection will also be changed from a right-turn access to an all turns access.

“Right now, there is a fence and trees and the median,” said Colosimo.

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City crews will begin work on one of the major roadway overhauls next summer.

The improvements are based on the Riverlands Area Redevelopment Plan and the Taylor Drive Concept Plan (43rd Street to Ross Street).

“We’re just in the design phases now but we envision this coming summer 2013, utility work on below-ground around this segment of the roadway,” said Engineering Services Department manager Frank Colosimo.

“You will likely see some off street work being done that won’t affect traffic.”

“We will be re-aligning so it lines up with 48th Street on the east side of Taylor Drive.”

There will also be pedestrian crossing at the intersection.

Part of the plan is also to install a roundabout at the intersection of Alexander Way and 54th Avenue.

There will be a construction of a pedestrian walkway from Alexander Way crossing Taylor Drive on the south side of the intersection.

In 2014-2015, the bulk of the construction will get underway.

Motorists can expect traffic disruptions while the crews work on Taylor Drive.

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Hundreds celebrate Festival of Trees SPECIAL EVENING LEAVES CITIZENS WITH TREMENDOUS FEELING OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Hundreds of grown-ups and kids flocked to downtown Red Deer on Saturday to see Santa Claus and experience the twinkling lights, parade floats and treats of the Festival of Trees kickoff celebration.

But it wasn’t just the bright seasonal trappings that made the Festival Lights the Night event so special for Tracey Oake. who attended with her daughters Abbie, 9, and Lacey, 4.

“I love the community spirit,” said Oake, who moved here from England six years ago.

Her verdict is that “you guys do Christmas better” because of the focus on community.

“It all looks so beautiful, we really are glad we came,” added the Red Deer resident, who took her daughters to various craft and face painting

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MADD: Laws change “The courts have the ability to give stiffer sentences (under existing laws), but maybe nobody wants to set a precedent.”

The driver who killed Gabrielson’s son in 1984 received a two-year jail sentence and spent six months behind bars.

The motorist who killed Mary Williams’s 16-year-old son in 1986 spent nine months in jail out of a 30-month sentence. He had three times the legal blood alcohol limit after swerving into a bike lane to hit cyclist Andrew Williams, as well as previous impaired driving convictions.

Some 26 years after her son’s death, Williams, who started the local MADD chapter as the first one west of Toronto in 1992, still thinks jail sentences need to be tougher — a conviction shared by many other Albertans.

Earlier this year there was public outrage over the prison time given to the driver who killed Red Deer parents Brad and Krista Howe in 2010.

Chad Mitchell Olsen was allowed full parole after serving 16 months of his 3 ½ year sentence.

“Nothing can make sense of the senseless loss of life on our highways,” said Neville in her speech at the vigil.

For this reason, she wants to see ev-

booths in City Hall Park.

Music, hula hoop lessons and the chance to make paper bag reindeer was available to young and old.

And James Achtemichuk and his kids, Emma, 7, and Gavin, 5, were getting in on the reindeer-making action.

Achtemichuk, who was gluing a small pair of antlers onto his son’s creation, said the event “really brings out the Christmas spirit.”

Craft booth volunteer Lisa Armstrong, 21, said “We saw a lot of people, especially before the parade, but it was really well organized.”

Demand for free treats in City Hall Park was steady.

By the time the Santa Claus parade — sponsored by the Red Deer Downtown Business Association — started at 5 p.m., the complementary popcorn and Rice Krispie treats were in short supply and the last drops of hot chocolate were gone.

“The crowd was just phenomenal.

We couldn’t keep up,” said Alaine Martin, a project officer for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees fundraiser.

She was thankful that the Gaetz Memorial United Church and The Hub on Ross had stepped up to supplement the kids’ crafts and hot chocolate.

The Festival kick-off celebration and Santa Claus parade were held on a weekend for the first time in many years, and Martin believes more families were able to attend.

Throngs of people lined both sides of the street along the parade route as the glitzy floats and decorated vehicles went by.

More businesses and service groups also entered this year’s parade. Martin said the 33 entries were more than double last year’s number. She figures a big part of the draw was the prize money offered for best floats by Bilton

Welding and Manufacturing of Innisfail.

The $2,000 top prize went to a bright, fanciful float from Cornerstone Youth Theatre, the $1,500 second-place prize went to the brightly lit truck from Pidherney’s Trucking, and the $1,000 third prize went to the nativity themed float from Gaetz Memorial United Church.

The $500 People’s Choice winner will be announced on Tuesday.

At 6 p.m., the tall Christmas tree in front of Red Deer’s Old Courthouse was lit up, to cheers from the crowd.

“This is really our thank-you to the community. We wanted to have a free event to show our appreciation,” said Martin, noting the 2,500 volunteers, more than 500 sponsors, and thousands of community members who support the annual fundraising Festival of Trees that runs Friday to Sunday at Westerner Park. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

ery possible deterrence used to try to prevent people from entering their vehicles after drinking.

Some good news for MADD occurred earlier this fall when longer licence suspensions were imposed in Alberta against those driving close to the legal limit. “Everything helps,” said Neville, who lost her 21-year-old son, Brent, in a single-vehicle impaired driving crash in 2006. He was a passenger in a car that hit a lamp post.

Gabrielson believes every citizen can help prevent such tragedies by reporting erratic drivers to police.

She heard that the man who killed her son had been spotted driving unpredictably before the accident happened. If police had been alerted, perhaps Robert would be alive today, she added.

“Losing your child is like losing an arm or a leg. You get on with your life, but you never get over it. I miss (Robert) terribly and often wonder what his life would have been like, and whether I would have had grandchildren.” lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Drive is ever extended, future development south of Sunnybrook needs a main connection to 40th Avenue. The protected right of way “is flexible enough that if it ever gets extended, you can do it.”

Environmentalist Dorothy Dickson said the extension should never be done because Piper Creek is the only wildlife corridor in and out of the city’s east side.

“It’s not just putting the bridge through and the traffic,” said the former Red Deer River Naturalists president. “Wildlife doesn’t like moving lights or noise or vibrations. It’s upsetting for them.”

A 2004 traffic study asked if, as the city hit a 115,000 population, “the delay experienced on 32nd Street is substantial enough to outweigh the environmental and social impacts of constructing the Molly Banister Drive creek crossing.”

It concluded that widening 32nd Street to six lanes between Spruce Drive and 40th Avenue as best for eastwest traffic flow — and that’s not an option, said Flewwelling.

“The public consultations said no and council said no.”

Turning lane additions to 32nd Street this summer were made to help ease congestion and improve flow.

The same study pegged the cost of extending Molly Banister Drive at $37.5 million, $20 million less than making 19th Street six lanes because a flyover would be needed at Gaetz Avenue and 19th Street.

Councillor Cindy Jefferies said the distance between 19th and 32nd Streets isn’t that far.

“I hear the call from some to open (the extension), but I also hear that it would be a tragedy to lose more park space when we do have good access to 32nd and 19th Streets.”

Jefferies said extension discussion should wait until after the North Highway Connector Project turns Range Road 271 into two-lane 20th Avenue.

The 19th to 32nd Streets section would be constructed in 2019 and the 32nd to 67th Streets section in 2022, with the roadway at six lanes when the city reaches 300,000 population.

Jefferies said city planners look long into the future and attitudes change over time — as do costs.

“Building 20th will come at the cost of other amenities. Is it crucial for us to build a six-lane expressway . . . given the size of our population and amount of money needed?”

The city’s Planning Department held an open house last week to show concepts for the East Hill Major Area Structure Plan. About 60 people attended with more providing comments online. Another open house will be scheduled after the responses are analyzed.

Comments on the East Hill plan can be made by contacting Angus Schaffenburg at 403-309-8545 or by email at angus.schaffenburg@reddeer. ca. rfiedler@reddeeradvocate.com

PLANS: Strategies Area structure plans set long-term transportation and land-use strategies.

The East Hill plan contains about 37 quarter sections — or 5,920 acres — with completed neighbourhoods totalling 17 quarters.

Frank Colosimo, the city’s Engineering Services Department manager, said on Friday whether Molly Banister

Better witness protection co-operation sought THE CANADIAN PRESS Alberta and Ontario are pushing for more federal recognition of their witness protection programs as part of a national revamp of the patchwork system intended to shield those who risk their safety to co-operate in criminal cases.

Provincial concerns — including frustrations in obtaining identity changes for protectees — are key to a long-promised federal remake of witness protection.

The federal witness protection program, administered by the RCMP, provides measures ranging from short-term protection to permanent relocation and identity changes. The Mounties spent more than $9 million on the program in 2011-12.

However, several provinces have their own programs, often providing short-term assistance.

The federal government has been working for several years on changes to the RCMP-

led program following recommendations from a Commons committee and the commission of inquiry into the 1985 Air India bombing.

A primary suggestion was making the federal program more independent.

The Air India commission said it was inappropriate for a police agency with an interest in ensuring sources agree to become witnesses to also make decisions about admission into a witness protection program.

“This is a conflict of interest,” said the commission’s 2010 report.

In late 2009 and early 2010, the federal govern-

ment consulted the provinces and territories on the program, and documents obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act show a number of provinces expressed concerns.

The Alberta government, in an April 2011 note to the federal Public Safety Department, called for amendments to the federal witness protection legislation to recognize provincial and territorial programs.

It also lamented the fact that protectees in provincial witness programs must be admitted, at least temporarily, into the federal program be-

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Alberta noted that municipal police agencies had trouble gaining such temporary admissions for secure name changes, adding the process often took a long time in any event.

“The facilitation of secure identity changes for provincial and territorial programs would be a welcome addition,” says the note.

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Monday, Nov. 19, 2012

China trade deal too risky THE GOVERNMENT HASN’T EVEN ASSESSED THE FISCAL LIABILITIES CANADA COULD INCUR

BY GUS VAN HARTEN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Canadians face billion-dollar liabilities under the China-Canada investment deal. Yet federal trade officials reported recently that there is no need for an assessment of the fiscal risk because “Canada . . . has no intention” of violating the treaty.

OK then. Translation: the government’s failures on this file are much worse than we thought.

Let’s backtrack. The Canada-China deal will allow for-profit arbitrators, paid by the case, to award unlimited compensation to Chinese state-owned entities that sue Canada. The claims are one-way in that a government cannot sue foreign investors under the treaty.

The arbitrators operate outside of Canadian courts and, for the most part, outside of any courts. If they decide that a government in Canada treated a Chinese company unfairly, or discriminated against it, or diminished unduly the value of its assets, then taxpayers will be on the hook.

In similar lawsuits brought by U.S. companies under NAFTA, Canada has paid out about $170 million. Another major award, lost by the federal government in May, is pending.

Investor lawsuits have exploded over the last 15 years and appear increasingly dangerous. Other countries, such as Australia and India, have re-

visited the investor-state arbitration mechanism because of the liabilities and constraints it imposes.

The first known claim by a Chinese company in a major case was registered in September, against Belgium.

Soon after, two arbitrators ordered Ecuador to pay the largest amount yet, nearly $2 billion, to U.S. oil giant Oxy. These are flashing red warning lights for Canada.

They happened after the CanadaChina treaty was negotiated, yet the treaty is still slated for ratification any day by the federal government. Once in effect, its liabilities and constraints will endure for a minimum of 31 years.

On Oct. 18, the Liberals asked federal trade officials at a Parliamentary committee: “Has the government assessed the fiscal liabilities associated with the special and extensive legal protections granted to Chinese investments under the treaty? What is the estimated fiscal liability of these legal protections for Canadian taxpayers and on what assumptions and analysis is it based?”

Trade officials finally replied on or about Nov. 9: “Canada has not estimated a potential fiscal liability under the agreement because it has no intention of violating the terms of this or any other international agreement to which it is a party.”

So there has been no fiscal risk assessment.

Why? Evidently, Canada is governed by angels and voters will have no cause

to fuss with a Chinese state-owned firm for the next 31 years.

I suppose it goes without saying that it is imprudent to lock our country in to billion-dollar risks without assessing and weighing them first. We do not intend to slip on sidewalks in winter but we still check for ice.

Here are some reasons why the government needs to stop and look, before ratifying: ● Under these arbitration mechanisms, many governments have been ordered to pay compensation to a foreign company regardless of whether they intended to violate the treaty. Arbitrators have made clear that intent is not a precondition for a violation of flexible concepts like de facto discrimination, indirect expropriation, or legitimate expectations. ● Arbitrators have ordered governments to pay compensation for decisions on currency reform, quota restructuring, health insurance, environmental protection, or essential services such as power and water. The cases often involved general decisions that did not target a specific investor let alone show an intent by the state to violate the treaty. ● Often, the arbitrators have been activist. In some NAFTA cases, for example, they rejected the shared submissions of both the investor’s home state and the respondent state on how the treaty should be interpreted. In doing so, the arbitrators expanded their authority to order compensation for

foreign firms. Incidentally, the arbitration mechanism is riddled with apparent conflicts as individuals play overlapping roles as lawyers, arbitrators, academics, or public proponents of the system.

• Under the deal, the federal government will assume fiscal liability on behalf of other levels of government.

This means that, when federal trade officials say they do not intend for Canada to violate the treaty, they must be speaking of all federal departments and provinces. Their prediction must also encompass municipalities, First Nations, and Crown corporations. All of these actors are entities of Canada.

All will be subject to the treaty’s farreaching controls to protect Chinese companies from Canadians.

The trade officials’ answer confirms that the government is rushing recklessly into this deal. The sky will not fall when the treaty takes effect. But it could be an extremely costly decision for Canada.

Without careful assessment, Canadians will assume open-ended liability and concede major bargaining power to the Chinese government.

But, hey, we got a deal with China!

Gus Van Harten is an associate professor at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, where he specializes in international investment law. His research is available here http://ssrn.com/author=638855 and here www.iiapp.org. This column was written for Troy Media (http://www.troymedia.com).

Greening the urban landscape LIFE FLOURISHES EVEN IN CRACKS Have you ever thought about the grass that grows in sidewalk cracks? These hardy plants are generally written off as undesirable. They’re routinely trampled, savaged by extreme summer heat, washed out by rainfall and buried by winter snow. To survive these conditions is a testament to the plants’ resilience, but they rarely get much love or attention.

That’s why I’m intrigued with the work of Nova Scotia researcher Jeremy Lundholm and his team at Saint Mary’s University. They’ve been examining plant species in sideDAVID walk cracks and other nooks and crannies in Halifax. Their SUZUKI research demonstrates something simple and surprising: hardy species found in these environments are similar to those occupying nature’s own inhospitable spaces — steep cliffs and barren rock slopes.

While the connection between pavement and cliff face isn’t immediately obvious, it makes sense. Plant species that succeed in sidewalk cracks have similar qualities to ones that have adapted to inhabit crevices in exposed, rocky, windswept places.

As Lundholm says, this sort of research demonstrates that rather than seeing our communities as entirely human-created, unnatural environments, we

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should recognize that urban spaces are in many ways “structurally and functionally equivalent” to natural ecosystems.

In a recent article for The Nature of Cities, ecologist Eric W. Sanderson suggests we try to “conceive of cities in their entirety as ecological spaces.” This vision of the city as ecosystem includes all streets, sidewalks, buildings and parking lots interacting in a vibrant ecological mosaic with soil, water, air and “everyone and everything that participates in the great congress of life on Earth.”

Sanderson says looking at the built landscape of our towns and cities this way allows fascinating comparisons: steep cliff and tall skyscraper, parkland and meadow, gutter and stream. The urban environment contains numerous ecological niches that have analogues elsewhere in nature. It’s just a relatively new type of landscape.

And within this complex urban ecosystem, species are constantly adapting. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Migratory Bird Center found their subjects often adapt to human environments.

Some songbirds have learned to survive in noisy urban landscapes by changing the melodies they use to communicate.

They sing higher notes to trump ambient background city noise and deeper notes in areas with many buildings and hard surfaces. Nesting on the ledges of high-rises rather than cliff faces has even helped peregrine falcons adjust to city life and assisted their dramatic post-DDT comeback.

Yet, while some of our feathered friends and crevice-loving plants have been adapting, the speed and scale of urbanization in Canada has pushed many native species to the brink of extinction.

Ducks Unlimited found that over 72 per cent of

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the original wetlands in southern Ontario have been developed, and the region is now home to about onethird of the province’s species at risk. In British Columbia, more than 100 imperilled plants and animals are found in the Metro Vancouver area.

While we need to show some love to the current occupants of nooks and crannies, we must also redouble our efforts to bring nature back to the city and enhance what assets remain.

Efforts like the Rona Urban Reforestation program are on the right track. The hardware retailer is helping to green urban spaces with its support for planting thousands of trees in Canada’s cities. This past summer it also started a pilot program aimed at promoting native shrubs and trees through in-store nurseries.

Planting native species in our gardens and communities is increasingly important, because indigenous insects, birds and wildlife rely on them. Over thousands, and sometimes millions, of years they have co-evolved to live in local climate and soil conditions.

To find out more about the benefits of planting indigenous species, contact the North American Native Plant Society or check out the excellent Grow Me Instead guides available for several provinces.

Ultimately we need to recognize that while humans continue to build urban landscapes, we share these spaces with others species. Nature surrounds us, from parks and backyards to streets and alleyways. Next time you go out for a walk, tread gently and remember that we are both inhabitants and stewards of nature in our neighbourhoods.

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Canada’s Moscow embassy vulnerable TO TERROR ATTACK, ESPIONAGE

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General view of Canadian embassy in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Moscow is an extremely hostile environment and the current site is highly vulnerable to counter-intelligence threats,� says a memo from an associate deputy minister. for all other countries, or are we just seen as suckers, or the ones who will pay a king’s ransom for an empty building?�

The added Russian embassy project costs include $7.5 million to pay for “increased construction costs to mitigate counter intelligence threats.�

The embassy move comes amid a full-blown spy scandal between Canada and Russia.

Navy Sub-Lt. Jeffrey Paul Delisle pleaded guilty last month to espionage-related charges and breach of trust for selling classified information to Russia from 2007 to 2012.

Delisle, 41, worked as a threat-assessment analyst at a highly secretive military facility in Halifax.

The Delisle affair has sparked concerns that Canada has compromised the secrets of its allies in the “Five Eyes� intelligence group that includes the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

The memo attributes delays to the “intelligence-related threats in Russia,� but provides no specifics.

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OTTAWA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diplomats in Moscow will have to work another three years in an embassy compound thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vulnerable to terrorist attack and the prying eyes of foreign spies, The Canadian Press has learned.

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird was warned in an internal memo from a senior bureaucrat that Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s embassy in the Russian capital offers â&#x20AC;&#x153;almost no protectionâ&#x20AC;? against a terrorist attack.

A leaked copy of the memo details the stalled embassy project, outlining why diplomats wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be moving to a more secure facility until January 2016 instead of last July as planned.

The delay has added nearly $30 million to the cost of the project, since Foreign Affairs received approval in 2008 to move the embassy to a more suitable building.

A quarter of the increased cost â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or $7.5 million â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is for extra construction to keep unidentified â&#x20AC;&#x153;threatsâ&#x20AC;? from spying on Canadian diplomats in the new embassy.

The memo surfaced after the recent highprofile closures of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s embassies in Iran and Syria, decisions that Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Baird have said were made to keep Canadian diplomats out of harmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way.

Meanwhile, the current Russian embassy remains open even though the â&#x20AC;&#x153;embassy complex does not meet DFAIT security standards in terms of the building envelope.â&#x20AC;?

The Canadian embassy and ambassadorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence have been housed in a series of connected buildings in Moscow that date back to 1898. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The possibility of terrorist incidents in Russia is high and the existing site offers almost no protection against an attack.

Moscow is an extremely hostile environment and the current site is highly vulnerable to counter-intelligence threats,â&#x20AC;? says the memo from an associate deputy minister. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These buildings have deteriorated beyond acceptable workplace standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Compounded by age, numerous physical and structural deficiencies, and severe overcrowding, the chancery poses ongoing health, safety and security risks to Embassy staff and other user(s) of the facility, and impedes the effective delivery of mission programs.â&#x20AC;?

Hundreds of people have been killed in terrorist attacks in Moscow dating back to the mid1990s.

The two most recent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; also cited in a Foreign Affairs warning to Canadian travellers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are the January 2011 blast at Moscowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Domodedovo International Airport that killed 30 and injured about 100; and the March 2010 rush-hour attacks on the Moscow subway system that killed 37 and injured 120.

Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Jessica Seguin said precautions are being taken to ensure that Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personnel, interests and visitor are protected at its Russian embassy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This property meets Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate needs while respecting taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money,â&#x20AC;? she said in prepared media lines delivered over email. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A re-scoping of the proposed project was recently completed and costs are expected to be reduced.â&#x20AC;?

The department will absorb the extra project cost, which will impose an added financial burden because the last federal budget called for $170 million to be shaved from Foreign Af-

fairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; $2.6-billion annual budget.

NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar said the delays in the embassy project raise questions about the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to manage Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diplomatic missions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It shows incompetence at a time when the government is cutting staff overseas. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re closing embassies and making the claim at the same time that security and safety of their staff is a top priority,â&#x20AC;? Dewar said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in the interim? Does that mean, as we speak, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re vulnerable? If so, what are they doing about it?â&#x20AC;?

In February 2008, Treasury Board gave approval to Foreign Affairs to sign a new 20-year lease with the Russian government. Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foreign ministry leases embassy space in the country from an inventory of properties under its control.

The decision to move was made following a 2007 audit by the department that found the embassy deficient.

A lease for a new building was signed in March 2008, contingent on Foreign Affairs coming back to Treasury Board with a revised submission on the final cost. Canada signed the lease because the Russians offered a building â&#x20AC;&#x153;at submarket ratesâ&#x20AC;? that would provide a â&#x20AC;&#x153;longterm solution.â&#x20AC;?

But there was a catch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The offer was timesensitive and required the Canadian government to respond by March 1, 2008 or the property would have been offered to another organization,â&#x20AC;? the memo states.

The new building has since sat unused while the project cost jumped from $78.1 million to $107.3 million, in part because of $9.5 million of â&#x20AC;&#x153;increased rent costs while the building remains unoccupied.â&#x20AC;?

Dewar said the government needs to answer publicly for how it negotiated the new embassy with the Russian government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this the standard

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Rebels trounce Raiders PAIR OF WEEKEND WINS FOR SUTTER’S FIRST GAMES BACK BEHIND THE BENCH KEVIN KOE

KOE WINS MASTERS Calgary’s Kevin Koe led his rink past Kelowna’s Jim Cotter 7-5 on Sunday to win the men’s final at the Grand Slam of Curling’s Masters event. Cotter took a 3-2 lead in the third end, but Koe scored three in the fifth to take hold of the match. Koe then added a point in the sixth for a 6-3 advantage.

Cotter scored two in the seventh end but Koe added a point in the eighth. Earlier, Ottawa’s Rachel Homan dispatched Winnipeg’s Chelsea Carey 8-3 to win the women’s championship. Homan led 3-0 after three ends, 5-3 after six and then added three points in the seventh and final end.

Today

● Women’s basketball: Collins Barrow Storm vs.

Nikes, Hoosier Daddy vs. Triple Threat, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber; Spartans vs.

Rampage, Funk vs. The Bank, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Central Alberta Christian; Big Ballers vs. Shooting Stars, 7:45 p.m., Hunting Hills.

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Rebels 6 Raiders 1, Rebels 2 Broncos 1 So far, so good.

The second coming of Brent Sutter as head coach started with a bang as the Red Deer Rebels ripped off a pair of weekend wins, including Sunday’s 6-1 romp over the Prince Albert Raiders before a crowd of 4,580 at the Centrium.

“We have a new voice and a different mentality about going and going all of the time. The guys have bought into it and I think it’s a good thing so far,” said Rebels captain Turner Elson.

The Rebels were certainly in an energetic mood on Sunday, directing 50 shots at the Raiders net and winning most of the battles along the boards.

“They (Raiders) were in their third game in three nights and we wanted to make sure we came out hard at them,” said Elson, the day after a 2-1 win over the visiting Swift Current Broncos. “That’s what we did tonight and we were rewarded for it. We got a lot of pucks to the net and went there.

“They were tired and we just went to the net and battled hard. We didn’t let anyone say no to us when we wanted the puck.”

The Rebels fired 20 shots at Raiders netminder Luke Siemens in the opening period and had a 2-0 lead at the intermission.

Wyatt Johnson opened the scoring at 11:46, burying a goalmouth feed from Cory Millette on a two-on-one break. Millette created a turnover just outside of the Rebels blueline and threw a toe drag on a Raiders defender before passing to Johnson.

Matt Bellerive doubled the lead at 18:02 when he beat Siemens with a high shot from the faceoff circle following some excellent work down low by Rhyse Dieno and Joel Hamilton.

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Red Deer Rebels forward Rhyse Dieno tried to get a handle on the puck in front of the Prince Albert Raider net during action on Sunday at the Centrium. The Rebels came away with the 6-1 win.

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Tuesday

● WHL: Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Men’s basketball: Monstars vs. Wells Furniture, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Sylvan Lake, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Three Hills at Blackfalds, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday

● College women’s hockey: Grant MacEwan at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena. ● Midget AA hockey: Red Deer Pro Stitch at Lacombe, 7 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Triple Threat vs. Vikings, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Dream Team, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Friday

● College volleyball: NAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Lethbridge at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium.

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Calgary Stampeders’ Maurice Price evades the diving tackle by B.C. Lions’ Byron Parker as he carries the ball during the second half of the CFL Western Final in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday.

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Stampeders 34 Lions 29 VANCOUVER — At long last, Kevin Glenn is going to get a chance to play in the Grey Cup. Glenn threw for three touchdown passes as the Calgary Stampeders upset the B.C. Lions 34-29 in the CFL West final on Sunday before a disappointed crowd of 43,216 at B.C. Place Stadium.

The Stampeders, who finished second in the West Division behind B.C. during the regular season, will play the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL title game next Sunday at Rogers Centre.

The loss denied the Lions a second straight Grey Cup. Glenn drew the starting quarterback assignment after Drew Tate fractured his forearm in last weekend’s West semifinal win over Saskatchewan, ending his season.

Glenn has now earned a Grey Cup berth for the first time in his welltravelled, 12-year CFL career.

“It means a lot to actually be able to actually get a team there and actually be playing in the

game,” said Glenn.

He was denied the opportunity in 2007 after he led the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to victory in the East Final but, ironically, also suffered a fractured arm.

That year’s Grey Cup, which the Bombers lost to the Saskatchewan Roughriders with Winnipeg backup quarterback Ryan Dinwiddie making his first start of the season, was also played in Toronto.

Glenn, a 33-year-old Detroit native was not expected to play much this season after being acquired in an off-season trade from Hamilton as part of the package for former Calgary QB Henry Burris.

Instead, Glenn played most of the Stampeders’ games, because Tate suffered an early-season shoulder injury, and then was bypassed for the first playoff game.

Marquay McDaniel, Maurice Price and Romby Bryant caught Glenn’s touchdown passes.

Backup quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell ran for another TD, while kicker Rene Paredes supplied the rest of Calgary’s points.

Argonauts 27 Alouettes 20 MONTREAL — The Toronto Argonauts acquired Ricky Ray to get them to a Grey Cup game on home turf and now they can say “mission accomplished.”

A masterful Ray passed for 399 yards and dominated the ground game as well as the Argonauts stunned the Montreal Alouettes 27-20 in the CFL East Division final before 50,122 at Olympic Stadium on Sunday.

“He took some big hits and hung in there,” coach Scott Milanovich said of his veteran quarterback. “I thought he played a tremendous football game, but that’s what he’s here for. That’s why he’s the one we wanted.”

The Argonauts reached the CFL championship game for the first time since 2004, when they won their 15th Grey Cup with a victory over B.C. The game next Sunday against the West Division champion Calgary Stampeders will be played at Rogers Centre, the Argonauts’ home field. They last won a Grey Cup

at home in 1952, lost one in Toronto in 1982 and now they’re home again in 2012 — each time exactly 30 years apart.

“It’s been a long season for us but we’ve stuck together and just played it one game at a time,” said Ray, acquired last winter in a trade from the Edmonton Eskimos. “Now we’ve got the opportunity to do what we set out to do.”

Ray threw a touchdown pass to Dontrelle Inman and Chad Kackert scored on a long touchdown run. Swayze Waters added three field goals for Toronto, which lost to Montreal in three previous East final meetings.

Chris Jennings and backup quarterback Adrian McPherson had touchdowns for Montreal.

Sean Whyte added two field goals. But the Alouettes could muster only three second-half points, as Anthony Calvillo was picked off twice by Marcus Ball and saw another pass pulled out of the hands of Eric Deslauriers

by Pacino Horne that was ruled a fumble.

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Toronto Argonauts Chad Owens celebrates after defeating the Montreal Alouettes 27-20 in the Canadian Football League Eastern Final Sunday, in Montreal.

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Hockey WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Prince Albert 24 15 7 0 2 75 Brandon 24 10 11 2 1 75 Swift Current 25 9 11 3 2 70 Moose Jaw 23 8 9 3 3 62 Regina 24 10 12 1 1 67 Saskatoon 21 10 10 0 1 64

Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge Red Deer Medicine Hat Kootenay

GP 22 22 25 25 25 20

Central Division W LOTLSOL 14 5 1 2 13 5 2 2 13 10 1 1 12 11 1 1 11 13 1 0 7 12 1 0

GF 72 75 80 65 89 51

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Kamloops 25 19 5 0 1 100 Kelowna 22 12 8 1 1 81 Victoria 22 11 11 0 0 62 Prince George 22 7 11 1 3 60 Vancouver 22 7 15 0 0 68

GA 70 94 72 75 77 75

Pt 32 23 23 22 22 21

GA 66 56 73 78 84 65

Pt 31 30 28 26 23 15

GA 64 56 75 84 97

U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 22 17 4 1 0 101 49 35 Tri-City 24 15 7 1 1 75 60 32 Spokane 22 15 7 0 0 85 63 30 Seattle 22 10 11 1 0 67 81 21 Everett 25 9 14 0 2 61 90 20 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.

Saturday’s results Kamloops 5 Prince George 4 (SO) Kootenay 4 Brandon 0 Prince Albert 4 Edmonton 3 (OT) Red Deer 2 Swift Current 1 Regina 3 Victoria 2 Everett 6 Vancouver 5 Portland 5 Medicine Hat 2 Spokane 3 Seattle 1 Tri-City 3 Kelowna 2

Tuesday’s games Swift Current at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.

Regina at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Saskatoon at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Lethbridge at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Regina at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Prince Albert at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Portland, 8 p.m.

Kootenay at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Everett at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Thursday’s games No Games Scheduled.

Saturday summary Rebels 2, Broncos 1 First Period 1. Swift Current, Lund 7 (Derko, LeSann) 5:55 Penalties — Black SC (holding) 11:37, Bellerive RD (tripping) 15:25, Derko SC (boarding) 17:46.

Second Period 2. Red Deer, Dieno 1 (Gaudet) 0:27 Penalties — Dieno RD (high-sticking) 15:41, Lund SC, Maxwell RD (roughing) 19:20.

Third Period 3. Red Deer, Elson 7 (Fleury, Maxwell) 7:32 Penalties — Lund SC, Millette RD (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 10:31, Martin SC (tripping) 15:16, Heatherington SC, Elson RD (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 15:18.

Shots on goal Swift Current 7 9 10 — 26 Red Deer 10 6 11 — 27 Goal — Swift Current: Laurikainen (L,9-11-2); Red Deer: Bartosak (W,9-8-0).

Power plays (goals-chances) — Swift Current:

Football Sunday, Nov. 11 Division Semifinals East Division Toronto 42, Edmonton 26 West Division Calgary 36, Saskatchewan 30 Sunday, Nov. 18 Division Finals East Division Toronto 27, Montreal 20 West Division Calgary 34, B.C. 29

N.Y. Giants Dallas Washington Philadelphia

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Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina

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Chicago Green Bay Minnesota Detroit

Sunday, Nov. 25 Grey Cup At Toronto Toronto vs. Calgary, 4 p.m.

NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 7 3 0 .700 358 N.Y. Jets 4 6 0 .400 202 Buffalo 4 6 0 .400 230 Miami 4 6 0 .400 187

Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland West Denver San Diego Oakland Kansas City

PA 225 241 299 205

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South L T 1 0 4 0 6 0 9 0

Pct .900 .600 .400 .100

PF 293 210 219 164

PA 180 260 311 289

W 8 6 5 2

North L T 2 0 4 0 5 0 8 0

Pct .800 .600 .500 .200

PF 267 217 248 189

PA 206 190 237 234

Pct .700 .400 .300 .100

PF 301 232 208 152

PA 212 221 322 284

W 7 4 3 1

L 3 6 7 9

Raiders 1 at Rebels 6 First Period 1. Red Deer, Johnson 2 (Millette) 11:46 2. Red Deer, Bellerive 5 (Dieno, Hamilton) 18:02 Penalties — Hamilton RD (tripping) 7:36, Vanstone PA (tripping), 11:57, Bleackley RD (hooking) 15:17.

Winther PA (slashing) 20:00.

Second Period 3. Prince Albert, Danyluk 4 (Vandane, Braid) 4:15 4. Red Deer, Fleury 2 (Ness, Bellerive) 5:40 5. Red Deer, Dieno 2 (Hamilton, Elson) 14:46 (pp) Penalties — Vandane PA (holding) 6:33, Boomgaarden (interference) 9:59, Miller RD (boarding) 17:03.

Third Period 6. Red Deer, Ness 7 (Hamilton, Bellerive) 11:06 7. Red Deer, Bleackley 3 (Fleury, Underwood) 12:23 (pp) Penalties — Underwood RD (cross checking) 3:29, Guenther PA (slashing) 11:28, Lange PA, Elson D (roughing) 15:49, Hamilton RD (holding) 16:03.

Shots on goal Prince Albert 9 12 7 — 28 Red Deer 20 21 9 — 50 Goal — Prince Albert: Siemens, out at 11:50 of third period, 46-42 (L,14-6-0-2), Parenteau, 4-2. Red Deer: Bartosak (W,10-7-1-0) Power plays (goals/chances) — Prince Albert 0-6:. Red Deer: 2-5.

Attendance — 4,580.

AHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Worcester 15 7 6 1 1 40 Manchester 14 7 6 0 1 35 Portland 14 6 6 1 1 46 St. John’s 15 7 8 0 0 34 Providence 14 6 7 0 1 30

GA 46 32 44 47 40

Pt 16 15 14 14 13

Northeast Division GP W LOTLSOL Springfield 14 10 2 0 2 Bridgeport 14 10 4 0 0 Connecticut 14 6 7 1 0

GA 23 39 48

Pt 22 20 13

GF 49 49 43

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East Division W LOTLSOL 10 2 1 1 7 4 1 1 8 7 0 0 7 7 0 0 6 8 1 0

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Springfield 5 Norfolk 2 Syracuse 5 Adirondack 2 Texas 1 Charlotte 0 (SO)

GF 54 34 37 43 39

GA 38 34 35 46 44

Pt 22 16 16 14 13

WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Abbotsford 15 10 2 1 2 45 Toronto 15 9 5 0 1 53 Lake Erie 16 9 6 1 0 51 Rochester 15 8 6 1 0 53 Hamilton 13 5 6 1 1 30

Sunday’s results Toronto 5 Abbotsford 0 Bridgeport 6 Providence 2 Charlotte 4 San Antonio 3 (SO) Syracuse 5 Hershey 3 At St. Paul, Minn.

Houston 3 Rockford 2

GA 27 43 48 46 44

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Midwest Division GP W LOTLSOL Grand Rapids 14 8 4 1 1 Chicago 14 7 5 2 0 Milwaukee 14 6 7 1 0 Rockford 15 6 8 0 1 Peoria 15 5 7 2 1

GA 46 43 41 48 53

Pt 18 16 13 13 13

Syracuse Binghamton W-B/Scranton Norfolk Hershey

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4 6

GF 52 38 37 43 33

South Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Charlotte 16 11 3 0 2 58 39 24 Okla. City 16 8 6 1 1 50 52 18 Houston 16 7 6 1 2 56 52 17 Texas 13 6 6 0 1 28 37 13 San Antonio 13 4 7 0 2 28 38 10 Note: A team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Saturday’s results Toronto 6 Hamilton 1 Albany 5 St. John’s 3 Binghamton 3 Rochester 2 Bridgeport 4 Manchester 0 Connecticut 2 Worcester 1 Hershey 4 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 Oklahoma City 5 Milwaukee 2 Peoria 3 Chicago 2 Providence 2 Portland 1

Tuesday’s games Hamilton at St. John’s, 4 p.m.

Manchester at Portland, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Hamilton at St. John’s, 4 p.m.

Bridgeport at Adirondack, 5 p.m.

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

Charlotte at Norfolk, 5:15 p.m.

Peoria at Rockford, 6:05 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Texas, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s game Toronto at Binghamton, 4:05 p.m.

AJHL Weekend Results Weekend results from the Alberta Junior Hockey League: Saturday’s results Spruce Grove 2 Calgary Mustangs 1 Brooks 7 Whitecourt 1 Grande Prairie 3 Canmore 0 Okotoks 4 Lloydminster 3 (OT) Drumheller 5 Olds 1 Fort McMurray 4 Camrose 2 Sunday’s results Bonnyville 3 Camrose 2 Okotoks 2 Sherwood Park 1 (SO) Olds 4 Calgary Canucks 1 Whitecourt 5 Canmore 1

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Albany Adirondack

0-1; Red Deer: 0-3.

Attendance — 5,755 at Red Deer, Alta.

Sunday’s results Brandon 5 Lethbridge 3 Calgary 4 Swift Current 2 Everett 2 Medicine Hat 1 Red Deer 6 Prince Albert 1 Saskatoon 5 Vancouver 2

T 0 0 0 0

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L 4 5 6 7

T 0 0 0 0

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PF 267 211 257 162

PA 216 224 254 252

South L T 1 0 4 0 5 0 8 0

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PF 270 287 287 184

PA 193 230 273 243

W 7 7 6 4

North L T 2 0 3 0 4 0 6 0

W 6 6 4 3

West L 2 4 6 6

T 1 0 0 1

Pct .778 .700 .600 .400 Pct .722 .600 .400 .350

PF 242 263 238 236 PF 213 198 163 174

PA 133 207 221 246 PA 127 161 196 237

Week 11 Byes: Minnesota, N.Y. Giants, Seattle, Tennessee Sunday’s results Dallas 23 Cleveland 20 (OT) N.Y. Jets 27 St. Louis 13 Houston 43 Jacksonville 37 (OT) Cincinnati 28 Kansas City 6 Washington 31 Philadelphia 6 Green Bay 24 Detroit 20 Atlanta 23 Arizona 19 Tampa Bay 27 Carolina 21 (OT) New Orleans 38 Oakland 17 Denver 30 San Diego 23 New England 59 Indianapolis 24 Baltimore 13 at Pittsburgh 10 Thursday’s result Buffalo 19 Miami 14 Monday’s game Chicago at San Francisco, 6:30 p.m.

Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 22 Houston at Detroit, 10:30 a.m.

Washington at Dallas, 2:15 p.m.

New England at N.Y. Jets, 6:20 p.m.

STORIES FROM B1

REBELS: Good effort “Our focus since we played last night was we knew we were playing a team that was playing three in three nights,” said GM/head coach Brent Sutter, who replaced Jesse Wallin as bench boss on Wednesday.

“The Raiders are obviously a good hockey club and we wanted to make sure that we dealt with the day the right way and came here with the mindset that we needed to play hard and compete hard and do the details of the game the right way. It was a good effort on our part. It’s points, and you have to win at home to have success.”

Shane Danyluk pulled the visitors to within one early in the middle frame, hammering a shot past netminder Patrik Bartosak after the puck bounced out front from a scramble, but rookie Haydn Fleury restored Red Deer’s two-goal lead just over a minute later.

Fleury ripped home a shot from the point with Siemens down and out following some heavy pressure.

Newcomer Rhyse Dieno notched his second goal in as many games with the Rebels before the period was out. With Red Deer on the power play, he took a pass from Joel Hamilton and with a quick release from the low slot.

“I’m feeling pretty confident. Brent put me on the first line and that boosted my confidence, and playing with guys like (Brooks) Maxwell and Turner really helps out,” said Dieno, who added an assist and with a goal on Saturday has three points in two outings.

“I thought I could have a few more tonight with some bounces. We got 50 shots on net. That’s quite a few shots in this league but it would have been nice for a couple of more to go in.”

Indeed, only a lack of puck luck and the stellar play of Siemens kept the Rebels from sealing the deal much earlier.

“We’ve been stressing to the guys about just pushing the play and attacking with assertiveness,” said Sutter.

“When you’re in the zone, have a purpose of wanting to get pucks to the net and wanting to get to the net, and when you have those opportunities you have to bury them.

“At the same time we want to be a team that’s also responsible when we don’t have the puck. They always say the best defence is a good offence, but it works the other way too. If you have the puck a lot it helps, especially when you’re playing a very good team like Prince Albert.”

Tyson Ness made it 5-1 midway through the third period with a shot

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 7 1 .875 — Brooklyn 6 2 .750 1 Philadelphia 6 4 .600 2 Boston 6 5 .545 2 1/2 Toronto 3 7 .300 5 Southeast Division W L Pct 8 3 .727 4 4 .500 4 4 .500 3 6 .333 0 8 .000

Miami Charlotte Atlanta Orlando Washington

Central Division W L Pct 6 2 .750 5 5 .500 4 7 .364 2 8 .200 2 9 .182

Milwaukee Chicago Indiana Cleveland Detroit

GB — 2 1/2 2 1/2 4 6 1/2 GB — 2 3 1/2 5 5 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W 8 8 6 4 3

Pct .889 .800 .545 .400 .375

GB — 1/2 3 4 1/2 4 1/2

Northwest Division W L Pct 8 3 .727 5 4 .556 5 5 .500 5 6 .455 4 6 .400

GB — 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2

Pacific Division W L Pct 7 2 .778 5 5 .500 5 5 .500 4 7 .364 2 8 .200

GB — 2 1/2 2 1/2 4 5 1/2

Memphis San Antonio Dallas Houston New Orleans

Oklahoma City Minnesota Portland Utah Denver

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

L 1 2 5 6 5

Saturday’s Games Boston 107, Toronto 89 Utah 83, Washington 76 Dallas 103, Cleveland 95 Memphis 94, Charlotte 87

from the faceoff circle that struck the crossbar and beat Siemens, who was replaced at that point by Rylan Parenteau and finished with 41 saves.

Parenteau, who surrendered a goal to Conner Bleackley 77 seconds later, stopped three of the four shots he faced the rest of the way.

The Raiders, who sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 15-7-0-2 record and were coming off Friday and Saturday wins at Lethbridge and Edmonton, were zero-for-six on the power play.

The Rebels, who improved to 12-11-1-1 and are fifth in the conference, were two-for-five with a man advantage.

“Our specialty teams were good tonight,” said Sutter. “Our penalty killing has been good for most of the year.

“Its important to stay out of the penalty box and not take bad penalties.

You don’t want to be taking more than two or three minor penalties a night, you have to be a disciplined team. The way the game is played today you have to understand and know that every night your focus needs to be on discipline, on doing things right and making sure you’re not beating yourself by taking bad penalties.” ● Elson notched the winning goal at 7:32 of the third period on Saturday.

Chance Lund scored a first-period goal for the Broncos and Dieno potted an equalizer in the second period before a Centrium gathering of 5,755.

Bartosak and Broncos netminder Eetu Laurikainen each made 25 saves in the close-checking contest.

“The guys played hard,” said Sutter, following the game. “We talked about being a mentally tough team here tonight and being very much engaged.

It was about the process through the game. If you take care of that and not worry about the end result, eventually you’ll get what you want.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

WEST: Throw the ball deep “The line gave me great protection and we were able to get behind their (defensive backs) and throw the ball deep and take some shots, and that’s what we’ll have to do when we get to Toronto,” said Glenn, who completed 15 of 24 pass attempts for 303 yards.

Lions defensive back Korey Banks, on an interception, and receiver Nick Moore on a last-minute reception, scored touchdowns for the hosts.

Paul McCallum provided B.C.’s other points by kicking five field goals.

“It’s a disappointing day,” said Lions quarterback Travis Lulay, who completed 33 of 46 passes for 274 yards.

Landon Kletke. Trent Geiger replied for the Canucks before a crowd of 250 at the Max Bell Centre.

Talor Joseph stopped 21 shots for the winners. Canucks netminders Andrew Guglielmin and Colin Cooper combined to make 22 saves.

The victory came less

“You just hate to come up short in the big one. You know this was a game to have an opportunity to play for a championship, and Calgary earned it today.”

The game marked a rare time in the CFL’s modern era when two Canadian tailbacks started for their respective clubs. Calgary’s Jon Cornish led the league in rushing during the regular season, the first Canadian to do so since 1988. B.C.’s Andrew Harris had the most yards from scrimmage, becoming only the second Canadian to accomplish the feat since Terry Evanshen in 1967.

But it was Glenn who stole the show following an interception that Banks returned for a B.C. touchdown. Although Glenn is regarded as being slow afoot, the Lions did not register a sack.

“They came with a good scheme and they came with a good understanding of what we we’re doing and what we’re going to do and everything we did just didn’t work out,” said B.C. defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell.

After overthrowing McDaniel on Calgary’s first play from scrimmage, Glenn connected with him on a 68-yard touchdown pass. McDaniel was left wide open in the middle of the field as a result of blown B.C. defensive coverage. The touchdown, which came just 59 seconds into the game, was the second-fastest in CFL playoff history.

“I think they didn’t cover down,” said Glenn. “They came with an all-out blitz, and they may have brought too many guys and not covered down with enough.

“That was the momentum, I think, that we needed early in the game to push us over to the end.”

EAST: Fought hard “The game’s over, but you start thinking about the plays that might have made a difference,” said Calvillo.

“For me there’s three — the two interceptions and one ball I missed on Jamel (Richardson) early in the third quarter.

“Those are the plays that are going to eat at me. I feel bad for everyone in this room. We all fought hard to get that first round bye and we wasted a great opportunity.”

The Argonauts star players shone and while Montreal’s had their moments, top receivers Richardson and S.J. Green caught only five passes between them.

CFL receiving leader Chad Owens piled up 207 receiving yards on 11 catches — a Toronto playoff record — and was the main target of the veteran Ray who was throwing strikes from the pocket all afternoon.

With kick returns thrown in, Owens

Sunday’s Games New York 88, Indiana 76 Toronto 97, Orlando 86 Brooklyn 99, Sacramento 90 Philadelphia 86, Cleveland 79 Oklahoma City 119, Golden State 109 Detroit 103, Boston 83 Portland 102, Chicago 94 L.A. Lakers 119, Houston 108 Monday’s Games Milwaukee at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Indiana at Washington, 5 p.m.

Orlando at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Denver at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Golden State at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

Houston at Utah, 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Toronto at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

New York at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

OLDS GRIZZLYS CALGARY — The Olds Grizzlys jumped out to a 2-0 firstperiod en route to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Canucks in AJHL action Sunday.

Scoring for the Grizzlys, who led 2-0 and 3-1 after the first and second periods, were Spencer Dorowicz, Chase Paylor, Brandon Clowes and

San Antonio 126, Denver 100 Milwaukee 117, New Orleans 113 L.A. Clippers 101, Chicago 80 Miami 97, Phoenix 88

than 24 hours after the Grizzlys dropped a 5-1 decision at Drumheller Saturday night.

Clowes notched the lone goal for Olds, while the Dragons got markers from Brodie Jamieson, Red Deer product Christopher Rauckman, Brennan Baxandall, Mitchell Gartner and Stephen Doane.

Adam Beukeboom made 30 saves for Drumheller. Ethan Jemieff blocked 27 shots for Olds.

had 346 all-purpose yards.

Kackert carried 13 times for 139 yards.

Montreal coach Marc Trestman said the Argonauts had the edge in all three phases of the game and deserved the win.

Still, the Alouettes had a chance to tie the game with 39 seconds remaining. But Brian Bratton couldn’t hang onto a third-down pass in the end zone that was tipped by Horne.

“He blocked my view and I think he tipped it a bit,” a dejected Bratton aid.

“It just changed the trajectory.

“Instead of going in my hands, it went off my hands on the opposite side.

I never saw it.”

Some wonder if that will be the last pass ever thrown by Calvillo, but the 40-year-old CFL all-time passing leader said he has not yet decided whether he will play another season.

“It’s hard to think about that right now,” he said.

Milanovich, Toronto’s first-year coach who was offensive co-ordinator in Montreal last season, said this week that turnovers would be key and there were plenty of them — three by the Als and four by the Argos, including two on downs.

Trailing 17-10 at the half, the Argonauts tied the game on their first drive, marching 101 yards on four plays including a 69-yard toss to Owens that was stopped at the two with a desperate tackle from Dwight Anderson. Ray hit Inman with a TD pass.

Ball then picked off a Calvillo pass and four plays later, Kackert ran 49 yards straight up the middle for another TD and a 24-17 lead.

A Chip Cox run on a fake punt kept Montreal’s drive alive for a field goal, but the Argos answered with three points of their own.

There was no gloating from Milanovich on beating his former club.

“Montreal’s been on top of the East for how many years and if you’re going to the Grey Cup, it’s fitting that you take out the team that has been on top,” he said. “I respect those guys.

“I have a lot of friends over there.

I know it’s tough for them, but I’m just proud of our team.”

Trestman congratulated his former top assistant.

“Now that the game is over I couldn’t be more excited for Scott,” he said. “He and his team are well deserving of winning the game and we wish them the best of luck next week.

They’ll be a great representative for the east.”

It was a second year in a row since winning Grey Cups in 2009 and 2010 that Montreal has lost their playoff game at home.

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GSP retains belt after bloody battle UFC

MONTREAL — Striking coach Phil Nurse took one look at Georges StPierre in the locker-room before his UFC 154 main event and had a flashback to April 2008.

“Somebody asked me in the lockerroom, ’How’s Georges looking?’ I said ’You know what? The last time I saw him like this is when he flattened Matt Serra at the same arena,”’ Nurse told The Canadian Press.

“That was the (Serra) rematch and that’s the last time I’ve seen him so nervous but itching to go as well, like ’I just want to get it done quick.”’

At UFC 83, it took St-Pierre just under two rounds to reclaim his 170-pound championship belt from Serra.

On Saturday night before a loud and proud Bell Centre crowd of 17,249, it was longer and bloodier. But it proved to be convincing.

Returning from a layoff of 18 months and 18 days after reconstructive knee surgery, a relentless St-Pierre won a five-round decision over Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit to unify the welterweight title.

They each won a $70,000 bonus cheque for fight of the night. St-Pierre, as the UFC’s top pay-per-view draw, no doubt got millions more.

The judges scored it almost a shutout for St-Pierre: 49-46, 50-45, 50-45. But it was still a bruising, take-no-prisoners fight with St-Pierre pushing the pace from the opening. And the champion was in real danger in the third round.

St-Pierre, who said he got his fire back after such a lengthy layoff, called the fight “a blast.”

“I was getting hurt, it was painful but I had a lot of fun. I love my job,” he added.

St-Pierre (23-2) said his knee felt fine but being away from the cage for so long, he forgot the full-bore fighting experience.

“The suffering, this feeling of not giving up,” he said.

He got a crash course in remembering Saturday. St-Pierre walked into the news conference in a three-piece suit, holding an ice bag to his head.

He had a fat lip, cuts under both eyes and on the bridge of his nose, and a thick band of red abrasions and bumps on his shaved head that looked like someone had applied a giant vise to his forehead.

“Before I put the ice on, my head had the shape of an American football,” St-Pierre said with a laugh.

“That’s why I put some ice on. I hope it

gets better with time.”

The right side of Condit’s face looked like someone had taken a screwdriver to his temple — it was actually a St-Pierre elbow — and then run a grater down his cheek.

The 31-year-old St-Pierre had not fought since April 2011 and underwent knee surgery in December after an injury in training. Condit (28-6) won the interim title during his absence, defeating Nick Diaz in February.

While St. Pierre said he felt some ring rust, he essentially looked as good as new against a difficult opponent who seemed to be peaking at the right time.

“It’s huge. Tonight was a big, big night as far as his legacy is concerned,” UFC president Dana White said of StPierre.

The Montreal native has now won 10 straight and not lost in more than five years.

His legacy could be further defined in the next year. The GSP win likely means a super-fight showdown with middleweight (185-pound) champion Anderson Silva.

Saturday’s win moved St-Pierre into a tie with Matt Hughes for most successful title defences (seven) behind only Silva (10).

The first two rounds went to GSP but Condit threatened in the third, using a head kick to put the champion in deep waters for perhaps the first time in his seven title defences.

“Credit to Carlos, he definitely gave me my toughest fight,” said St-Pierre, who rated the contest up there with his gruelling 2008 win over Jon Fitch — another bruising five-round encounter but not one where he was in danger of losing.

St-Pierre consolidated his lead with takedowns as the fight wore. St-Pierre dumped Condit seven times in eight tries over the 25 minutes to stretch his career UFC takedown record to 75.

Condit worked a prickly, active game from the bottom but could not stop St-Pierre’s dominant top game.

“Obviously that’s not where I wanted to be, I didn’t want to be under Georges taking elbows,” said the game challenger.

Ultimately GSP’s wrestling skills and ability to resist Condit’s submission attempts on the ground won the day in what was an entertaining fight.

St-Pierre controlled the contest.

“I’m happy, I gave everything I had.

I left everything I had in the Octagon,” he told the post-fight news conference,

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TEXANS 43 JAGUARS 37, OT HOUSTON — Andre Johnson caught a screen pass from Matt Schaub and ran 48 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime as the Houston Texans rallied to beat Jacksonville 43-37 on Sunday.

Schaub threw a career-high five touchdown passes, completed a franchise-record 43 passes and finished with 527 yards passing, second most in NFL history. Warren Moon also threw for 527 yards for the Houston Oilers in December 1990 against Kansas City.

Norm Van Brocklin holds the record with 554 for the Rams in 1951. Johnson caught 14 passes for 273 yards, both career highs. The Texans (9-1) won an overtime game for the first time at Reliant Stadium.

Chad Henne threw a career-high four touchdown passes in relief of injured Blaine Gabbert for the Jaguars (1-9). Rookie Justin Blackmon had 236 yards receiving.

FALCONS 23, CARDINALS 19 ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan overcame a careerworst five interceptions, guiding Atlanta to its only offensive touchdown in the fourth quarter in a sloppy win.

The Falcons (9-1) turned it over a total of six times, but Michael Turner scored on a 1-yard run with 6:40 remaining to give Atlanta its first lead of the game.

Ryan set up the score with four completions for 64 yards, including a 9-yarder to Tony Gonzalez on third-and-5 at the Arizona 10.

Coming off a bye, Arizona (4-6) lost its sixth straight game. The Cardinals tried to bolster their anemic offence by switching quarterbacks, replacing John Skelton with rookie Ryan Lindley, but Larry Fitzgerald couldn’t hang on to a fourth-down pass after Ryan’s fifth pick.

PACKERS 24, LIONS 20 DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, including a 22-yarder to Randall Cobb with 1:55 left to lift Green Bay. Mason Crosby made a 39-yard field goal with 19 seconds to go after missing two field goals earlier in the game.

Matthew Stafford couldn’t put the Lions ahead on either of their last two drives in a game he’d like to forget. Stafford threw two interceptions — one of which was returned 72 yards by Green Bay safety M.D. Jennings for a go-ahead score in the third quarter — and lost a fumble.

Green Bay (7-3) has won five straight and Detroit (4-6) has dropped two in a row.

COWBOYS 23, BROWNS 20, OT ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dan Bailey kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas overcame a critical fumble by Tony Romo that sparked a wild ending.

Bailey’s winning kick with 6:07 remaining in OT came after both teams punted once in the first overtime game at Cowboys Stadium. Bailey hit a tying 32-yard field goal with 2 seconds left in regulation.

Dallas (5-5) rallied from a 13-0 halftime deficit and went ahead 17-13 on Romo’s 28-yard pass to Dez Bryant. A fumble by Browns rookie Brandon Weeden on a sack appeared to put the Cowboys in control, but Romo gave it right back with a fumble on another sack. The Cowboys made one goal-line stand in the final minutes, but the Browns got another chance and went ahead 20-17 on Weeden’s 17-yard pass to Benjamin Watson.

BUCCANEERS 27, PANTHERS 21, OT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Josh Freeman threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Dallas Clark in overtime to cap a comeback.

It was Freeman’s third touchdown pass of the game for the Buccaneers (6-4). Carolina appeared to have the game in hand after a 29-yard touchdown pass from Cam Newton to Brandon LaFell put the Panthers (2-8) up 21-10 with 4:34 left in the game.

with Condit nodding his head in agreement.

The strategy against Condit was to push the pace and “soften him up those first two rounds,” said Nurse.

“And then when you see fit, take him down and soften him up” some more.

So St-Pierre came out, took the centre of the Octagon and stalked Condit.

Many had given Condit the striking edge going into the fight, but St-Pierre walked away with no less than a tie in striking.

The first takedown came within two minutes, with St-Pierre looking to score from above in Condit’s guard.

Condit, comfortable fighting off his back, looked cool but took some dam-

But after a 40-yard field goal by Connor Barth, the Panthers were forced to punt, and Freeman led the Bucs 80 yards on seven plays in 50 seconds with no timeouts.

He finished the drive with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson between three defenders with 12 seconds left. Freeman went back to Jackson for a 2-point conversion on a slant route to send the game into overtime.

RAVENS 13, STEELERS 10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacoby Jones returned a punt for a touchdown, Justin Tucker kicked two field goals and Baltimore took control of the AFC North with a victory over Pittsburgh.

The Ravens (8-2) moved two games in front of the Steelers (6-4) by shutting down Pittsburgh’s offence, which sputtered without injured quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Byron Leftwich, making his first start in more than three years, completed 18 of 39 passes for 201 yards and an interception. He ran for a score but was also sacked three times.

Baltimore’s Joe Flacco wasn’t much better, completing 20 of 32 passes for 164 yards, but the Ravens didn’t need Flacco to dominate to beat the Steelers for the third straight time at Heinz Field.

PATRIOTS 59, COLTS 24 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots used three scoring passes from Tom Brady, two touchdowns on interception returns and another on a punt return to match a team single-game scoring record.

The first matchup between three-time Super Bowl winner Brady and star rookie Andrew Luck was no match. The Patriots (7-3) won their fourth straight game and extended their lead in the AFC East to three games. The Colts (6-4) had their four-game winning streak stopped by the NFL’s best offence and one of its worst defences.

This win was the Patriots’ most complete in a season in which they’ve averaged 35.8 points per game and lost their three games by a combined margin of four points. The 59 points equals the team mark set in a 59-0 win over the Titans on Oct. 18, 2009.

SAINTS 38, RAIDERS 17 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Drew Brees threw three touchdown passes and Malcolm Jenkins returned an interception for another score to get the Saints back to .500.

Lance Moore caught two touchdown passes and Mark Ingram ran for a score as the Saints (5-5) won for the fifth time in six games and are in position to make a late-season playoff run despite the seasonlong distraction from the bounty scandal.

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Brees finished 20 for 27 for 219 yards, extending his own record by throwing a touchdown in his 53rd straight game.

BRONCOS 30, CHARGERS 23 DENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns and Von Miller had three sacks to take the league lead with 13. Denver took a three-game lead in the AFC West by sweeping the Chargers.

Manning threw for 270 yards. He got off to a slow start, throwing an interception that Eric Weddle returned for a score and an early 7-0 lead. But the Broncos (7-3) took a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter and never trailed again. Manning won his 148th regular-season game as a starting quarterback, tying John Elway for second on the all-time list. Brett Favre has 186. The Chargers (4-6) lost for the fifth time in six games.

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Condit was cut above the right eye by an elbow near the end of the round.

Condit knocked St-Pierre down with a head kick early in the third and swarmed him. GSP weathered a dangerous storm and finally got back up, his face leaking blood. He then dumped Condit on the ground and won the rest of the round.

“I thought I had him there,” Condit said of the kick.

“Georges showed again why he’s the champion,” said Nurse, admitting his heart was in his mouth at that point of the fight. “He came back, got out of that situation and turned it around and took back charge of the fight.”

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Kings rally to get victory over Vikings a block and nine digs. Trent Schmidt added two blocks and Pat McIntyre 18 digs.

Red Deer native Mark Willms led Camrose with 14 kills, three blocks and 11 digs while Nazheef Gangji had 10 kills and 13 digs. Nathan Lehman of Penhold added eight kills.

MITCH EVANECZ

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MURRIETA, Calif. — So far so good for Red Deer’s Mitch Evanecz.

Evanecz tied for sixth in the second stage of the PGA Q School, which earned him a berth in the final stage, set for Nov. 28-Dec. 3 at the PGA West layout in LaQuinta, Calif.

Evanecz shot a final round 73 Saturday of the Bear Creek Golf Club to go with earlier rounds of 66-72-69 for a 280 total, which was 11 strokes back of leader Si Kim of South Korea. The top 19 and ties advanced.

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THIS WEEK

RDC Queen Sidney Ponto hits the ball towards two Augustana Vikings during their game at RDC on Saturday. The Queens won in straights sets 3-0 while their Kings counterparts had to rally for a 3-2 victory over the Vikings.

Friday

RDC ATHLETICS

● College volleyball: NAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Lethbridge at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium. ● Midget AA hockey: Red

Deer Elks at Red Deer Pro Stitch, 7:45 p.m., Arena. ● Chinook senior hockey: Sylvan Lake at Bentley, 8 p.m. ● AJHL: Brooks at Olds, 8 p.m.

Saturday

● Minor midget AAA

hockey: Airdrie/Cochrane at Red Deer Northstar, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Ramada, 12:30 p.m., Kin City A.; Lethbridge at Red Deer Steel Kings, 5:30 p.m., Kin City A; Wheatland at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer White, 2 p.m., Arena.

Major midget female hockey: Southeast at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Kin City B. ● College basketball: SAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Peewee AA hockey: Okotoks at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Medicine Hat Black at Lacombe, 1:45 p.m.; Medicine Hat White at Innisfail, 3:40 p.m.; Red Deer Parkland at Sylvan Lake, 6 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Stony Plain at Bentley, 7 p.m. ● WHL: Moose Jaw at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Cochrane at Stettler, 7:30 p.m.; Medicine Hat at Three Hills, 8 p.m.; High River at Ponoka, 8 p.m. ● AJHL: Drayton Valley at Olds, 8 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Gold at Innisfail, 8 p.m.

Sunday

● Major midget female

hockey: Southeast at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Peewee AA hockey: Medicine Hat Black at Red Deer Parkland, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Steel Kings, 1:45 p.m., Kin City A; Lethbridge at Lacombe, 4:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Badlands at Lacombe, 2 p.m. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer IROC, 2:45 p.m., Arena.

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 3 Vikings 2 It’s a bad habit to get into and one RDC Kings head coach Aaron Schulha knows they’ll have to eliminate if they want to remain the top team in the Alberta Colleges Men’s Volleyball League.

For the second time this season the Kings dropped the first two sets of their best-of-five match before rallying to pull out a victory.

Much like their meeting with The Kings University College, the Kings weren’t sharp early on and fell behind the University of Alberta, Augustana Vikings before winning 18-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 15-10 before a near capacity crowd at RDC Saturday.

“It was nice to see us battle back, but you can’t be satisfied with that happening twice in our gym,” said Schulha. “The last three sets I consider Kings volleyball . . . the first two I don’t know what happened, especially after how hard they pushed us last night (a 3-2 win Friday). There was no reason to come out flat like that. We’ll address that in practice this week.”

While the Kings made a number of mistakes and did little at the net in terms of blocking, the Vikings were razor sharp in the first two sets. Except for a few serve errors in the first set, they did everything right.

“They were very good,” said Schulha.

“They went after their serves while we were

light on our serves and allowed them to do a little too much offensively. But they’re a good team and well coached. Greg Ryan won a national championship at the CIS level and he’ll continue to work with them.

They’ll be a scary team come February.”

After the second set, their worst of the season, Schulha had a little talk with his squad and they looked like a different team once they got the edge in the third.

“It was an interesting conversation and we put our starters back in to see what they could do. They still pushed us a little and when it was 8-5 it didn’t look good, but we started to show what we can do.”

The Kings, who are 8-0, eventually showed why they’re the second ranked team in the country. They started to dominate play at the net as they accumulated 12 blocks over the last three sets after none in the first two.

They were led by middle blocker Jordan Gardiner, who had 10 kills, four blocks and five digs, and was named player of the match.

“That was something we needed from him,” said Schulha. “He needed a bit of a kick in the butt after the second set as he normally is more offensive than that and once his offence got going that kicked started his defence. That was what we needed and the rest of the guys came along.”

Chris Osborn picked up 11 of his 15 kills and two blocks in the last three games. Tim Finnigan added 15 kills, two blocks and nine digs while Chris Jones had seven kills,

Queens 3 Vikings 0 Queens head coach Talbot Walton left several of his starters on the bench and they still rolled to a 25-19, 25-19, 25-13 victory over the Vikings to win their sixth straight match and sit at 6-2.

“Our message to the players is to make sure we take something out of every weekend we play,” said Walton. “Tonight it was to have some of our other athletes on the floor, to get some reps in to show what they’re able to do. So we can see what their numbers are like.

“Augustana is a strong enough team that when we put some of the other group in they will block and hit well enough that it gives us a sense of what the capabilities of our other hitters and passers are.”

One such player was right side Alexis West, who was the player of the match, with nine kills, two aces, a block and six digs.

“She’s steady,” said Walton. “She’s not the flashiest player, but you give the ball to her in a good spot and she’ll get the kill.

She serves a heavy ball and does a good job at the net blocking. It’s nice to have that style of player to go to when she’s needed.”

Amber Adolf continued her hot play as she had 13 kills, an ace, two blocks and five digs. Sidney Ponto had two aces, two kills and 10 digs and Maddi Quinn 12 digs. Megan Schmidt, who played her first two matches of the season during the weekend, had two kills and three aces and setter Kirsten Sorensen three blocks and four digs.

RDC faces NAIT in a home-and-home series this weekend — Friday at RDC and Saturday in Edmonton.

Kings 99 Vikings 75 Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger was unable to attend the game in Camrose Saturday, but watched it online and liked what he saw.

The Kings rolled over the Vikings 99-75 in a place that’s not always that easy to win at.

“The coaching staff did an excellent job and we got a good effort from everyone,” said Pottinger, who had to sit out one game after being ejected in Grande Prairie.

Robert Pierce showed why he’s one of the elite players in the conference with 23 points and 19 rebounds while Sam Lolik added 14 points and nine boards and was six-for-six from the floor. Joel Carroll looks to be near 100 per cent from his ankle injury and had 23 points and seven rebounds.

Vikings 100 Queens 36 The Queens started out strong against the fourth ranked team in the country, trailing 22-17 after the first quarter.

“But we didn’t shoot well the rest of the way and had far too many turnovers with 47,” said Queens head coach Mike Woollard, who was without guard Amrei Bondzio.

Because of the turnovers, and strong inside play, the Vikings finished with 82 shots to just 45 for RDC, Melissa Woolley led RDC with eight points and six steals.

RDC meets SAIT Thursday in Calgary and Saturday at home. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

Trio of locals get wins at Rumble in Red Deer A trio of Red Deer boxers recorded victories in the fourth annual Rumble in Red Deer at the Harvest Centre at the Westerner Friday.

Brian Samuel of the Red Deer Boxing Club downed Dax Smordin of Edmonton in the 152-pound senior open division in what turned out to be the fight of the night.

Meanwhile, a pair of women — Nadine Phillips and Allison Dechant — provided the sellout crowd of 400 with some outstanding entertainment in a white collar bout with Phillips winning a split decision.

Mike Rodenbusch of the Red Deer and District Boxing Club took a split decision from Edmonton’s Chris Hicks in a 165-pound senior novice bout and Brendan Irwin of the Red Deer and District Club also won by split decision over Frankie Alvarez of Edmonton. in a 165-pound youth novice bout.

In other amateur fights Pavel Aristaksyan of Olds downed Red Deer’s Tyler Sundgaard in the heavyweight senior open division and Gwynn Lewis of Calgary stopped Red Deer’s Mark Habana in the 152-pound senior open class.

In an entertaining white collar super heavyweight bout Red Deer firefighter Ben Boniface won the main event over RDC’s PJ Swales in a unanimous decision despite breaking his ribs.

In other white collar bouts in the 165-pound senior novice division, Jordy Johnston of Olds downed Jason Gilbert of Red Deer and Jon Lewis defeated Dallas Lehr in an all-Red Deer affair.

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Mark Haban of the Red Deer Boxing Club took a punch from Gwyn Lewis of the Bowmont Boxing Club of Calgary during their match at Rumble in Red Deer on Friday at the Harvest Centre. Lewis came out victorious in the match.

Aislin Borle scored against the Gunners and Alex Fortney and Corbynn Fujimoto against Calgary. Hannah Wirtanen was in goal for both games.

U12 Renegades go 0-3

CACHS going to provincials

The Red Deer Renegades posted a 0-3 record in the U12 girls’ tier II division at the annual City of Red Deer indoor soccer tournament during the weekend.

The Renegades lost 3-2 to Airdrie, 4-1 to the South West United Gunners and 3-2 to Calgary.

Abbie Good and Kayla Brezovan scored against Airdrie with Kadence Roberge in goal.

The Central Alberta Christian High School Knights downed Tofield 25-15, 25-21 to capture their second consecutive Central Alberta 2A boys’ volleyball title and advance to the provincials this weekend in Kitscoty.

The Knights toughest test came in the semifinals against Pigeon Lake where they lost the first set of the best-of-three be-

fore winning the next two.

“A balanced attack was the key to our success,” said Knights head coach Mel Brandsma.

The Knights will look to capture their fifth provincial title. ● The Wetaskiwin Sabres downed the Ponoka Broncs 25-19, 25-19 to win the 3A boys’ zone title.

Wetaskiwin beat Camrose 2426, 25-18, 16-14 in the semifinals while Ponoka had a bye.

Earlier Ponoka beat Stettler 25-14, 25-6, Camrose 25-22, 2225, 15-9 and Wetaskiwin 25-23, 25-23.

In other round-robin matches Wetaskiwin stopped Camrose 20-25, 25-17, 15-12, and Stettler 25-20, 25-16 and Camrose downed Stettler 25-12, 25-19.

The 3A boys’ provincials are

in Whitecourt.

Investor’s score win Ray Teskey dropped in 28 points and Jason Nicolay added 20 as the Investor’s Group downed the Dream Team 92-88 in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association play Sunday.

Chris Karambamuchero had 26 points and Zaki Boule 17 for the Dream Team.

Meanwhile, Carpet Doctor downed Triple A Batteries 7644 with Cody Pratte hitting 20 points and Brent Hamilton and Jose Viscarra 16 each.

Vernon Johnson and Shaun Taylor had nine points each in a losing cause.

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Lightning downed in provincial semis Cougars 46 Lightning 20 The score didn’t show it, but the Hunting Hills Lightning were no pushovers as they faced the topranked Lethbridge Catholic Central Cougars in provincial tier II football semifinal play in Lethbridge Saturday.

The Lightning trailed 16-10 at half time and 23-20 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Cougars took advantage of the wind in the final 12 minutes to pull out a 46-20 victory and advance into the provincial final against Austin O’Brien in Edmonton Saturday.

“The wind picked up late in the third quarter and we were against the wind and the sun in the fourth,” said Lightning head coach Kyle Sedgwick.

“We scored a field goal and a touchdown late in the third quarter and I thought we had the momentum, but that changed with the wind.”

The Cougars scored early in the fourth quarter, then used a pair of interceptions off tipped balls and a strong running game to control play.

“They have an excellent ground game and con-

MINOR HOCKEY Major Midget Female The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs dropped a 2-1 decision to the Highwood Raiders at Kin City Friday.

Krista Wilson scored for the Chiefs while Nisa Bartlett made 27 saves in goal. The Chiefs had 33 shots on goal.

Minor Midget AAA The Red Deer IROC Chiefs lost in the semifinal of the Prospect Cup tournament in Chestermere during the weekend.

The Chiefs dropped a 4-1 decision to eventual tournament champion St. Albert Raiders.

Ryley Smith scored their lone goal.

IROC downed the Red Deer Northstar Chiefs 5-0 in the quarter-finals with Smith scoring twice and Andrew Perry and Kale Howarth once each.

trolled the ball for long periods of time and didn’t give our offence much of a chance to get on the field,” said Sedgwick. “And when we did get the ball late we were usually deep in our zone.

“Also they run a fly offence and our guys were taking a step in and letting them get outside on us,” said Sedgwick. “It’s something we didn’t do all season, but then they also had two strong running back inside, so it was tough.”

Austin Belan had a pair of field goals and converted touchdowns by Matt Russell and Ashton Hall.

Hall’s major came on a trick play when quarterback Scott Pearson threw the ball to Branden Peterson, who in turn tossed it to Hall.

The Lightning were making their first-ever appearance in the provincial semifinals.

“Still everyone was disappointed not to go on, especially the Grade 12s,” said Sedgwick, whose squad lost only once all season. “We were right there, so it’s disappointing, but it was a great season. At the start of the season not many were picking us to win the league title.”

Pearson is one of the key players to graduate.

“We also lose some of our linemen, but we have

Dalyn Haire made 24 saves for the shutout while Brody Dirk finished with 34 saves for the Northstars.

Earlier IROC downed the Calgary Buffalo Rangers and CAC United Cycle from Edmonton (no scores reported) and lost 5-4 to Camrose.

Perry, Drew Joslin, Howarth, Jessie Freeborn, Kirt Fortney, Nick Knezacek and Brad Makofka scored against the Rangers with Carson Franks making 22 saves in goal.

Smith and Jessie Freeborn scored against CAC with Franks facing 33 shots Smith had two goals and Perry and Ty Wagar one each against Camrose while Haire faced 25 shots.

Midget AA The Red Deer Prostitch Chiefs split a pair of weekend games, losing 4-2 at home to the Calgary Blazers and winning 9-2 on the road against the Innis-

Generals keep rolling after pair of wins CHINOOK LEAGUE The Bentley Generals won a pairs of games on the road during the weekend to run their Chinook Hockey League record to 5-1.

The Generals downed the Innisfail Eagles 7-2 Friday and stopped the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs 4-2 Saturday.

Eric Schneider and Chris Neiszner, with his second of the game, scored in the third period against the Chiefs to

break a 2-2 tie.

Dustin Moore had the other Bentley goal in the first period as Bentley led 2-1 after 20 minutes.

Brian Woolger and Warren Toews scored for the Chiefs (5-2), who finished with 36 shots on Bentley’s Trevor Koenig.

Blake Grenier had 32 saves for Fort Saskatchewan.

On Friday, Dustin Sproat, Travis Dunstall, Curtis Austring, Travis

Brigley, Tyler Haarstad, Neiszner and Don Morrison connected for the Generals, who held period leads of 4-1 and 5-1.

Darnell Glass and Cody Cartier replied for Innisfail, who took 16 of 26 minor penalties and two of three 10-minute misconducts.

The Generals were four-for-11 on the power play and had 48 shots on Jasen Kipling in the Innisfail goal. Travis Yonkman made 30 saves for Bentley.

Innisfail has a 4-2-0-1 record.

fail Flyers.

Jace Weegar and Jordy Potter scored against the Blazers with Connor Zenchuk stopping 38 shots.

Brett Hoppus had three goals, Mike Pruss two and Allen Pruss, Cole Visser, Blake Barre and Kyle Kapalka one each against Innisfail. Cole Sears made 28 saves for the win.

Midget A The Red Deer Kings Energy Chiefs split a pair of weekend games, losing 5-2 to Stettler Saturday and beating the Innisfail Flyers 5-3 Sunday.

Colton Levie and Wyatt Weatherill scored against Stettler with Mack Patchett in goal.

Colton Levie had two goals against Innisfail with singles added by Jake Bottomley, Teagan Colonna and Brian Paquin. Rylan Bardick picked up the win in goal.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS Raptors 97 Magic 86 TORONTO — Jose Calderon helped the Toronto Raptors a key win — by getting Andrea Bargnani involved in the game early.

Calderon had 18 assists in Toronto’s 97-86 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, while adding nine points of his own. Bargnani scored 17.

“I thought Andrea was playing with some bounce and passion,” Raptors head coach Dwane Casey said. “Jose got him going and got him involved early. Jose is a leader. I cannot say how much I respect his game, his leadership, his heart.”

Both Bargnani and DeMar DeRozan were hot early in the game as Toronto opened up a 10-point lead after one quarter. DeRozan had 11 and of his 20 points in the opening quarter. Bargnani added nine in the opening 12 minutes and finished with 17 points. He also had five rebounds, two blocked shots and two steals for the game.

“It’s important, we need to get those guys rolling and sometimes you have to give them easy shots at the beginning to get them comfortable and feeling confident,” said Calderon. “Andrea is struggling with his shots as we all know and today he came out aggressive from the beginning.”

Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn was not so impressed with the Raptors’ fast start.

“We have to be ready,” he said. “We have to understand what coverage we are in at the start of the game, stay focused and stay in it and do it every single time. As soon as the introductions, we have to be ready to start and that’s our approach.”

Despite the fast start and an eightpoint lead at the half, the Raptors trailed by two points entering the fourth quarter but pulled away to the victory. The Raptors (3-7) had a big contribution from their bench with Amir Johnson and Linas Kleiza scoring 15 and 12 points respectively.

Glen Davis and E’Twaun Moore had 16 each for Orlando (3-6). Arron Afflalo added 15 and Nikola Vucevic had 12.

Davis also had 12 rebounds.

Orlando led by two points entering the fourth quarter after outscoring Toronto 28-18 in the third. Toronto came back on consecutive three-pointers by

The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs ran their record to 8-1-2 with a pair of wins — 2-1 Saturday and 5-0 Sunday — over the Ice Cats in Lloydminster.

Kirsten Baumgardt and Mikaela Reay, who notched the winner at 3:52 of the third period, scored on Saturday with Alexandra Galenzoski making 17 saves in goal. The Chiefs had 38 shots on goal, then added 34 on Sunday while getting two goals from Erica Nelson and one each from Mairead Bast, Erika Marshall and Reay.

Christina Boulton made 17 saves for the shutout.

Bantam A The Red Deer Frontier Chiefs dropped a 6-3 decision to Rocky Mountain House at home.

Kale Hartley, Stefan Theriault and Curtis Hallman scored for Red Deer with Nolan MacGregor making 35 saves.

JUNIOR B HOCKEY The Airdrie Thunder scored a pair of unanswered third-period goals to tie the Red Deer Vipers 3-3 in Heritage Junior B Hockey League play at the Arena Saturday.

Red Deer’s Adam Ferguson and Airdrie’s Brett Hanson exchanged goals in the first period with Colten Brule and Kolton Gillett giving Red Deer a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes.

Hanson and Gavin Klein connected for the Thunder in the final period.

Calderon gets 18 assists in Raptors’ win over Magic Kleiza and Johnson to take a 79-74 lead with 7:25 left to play.

“The bench stepped in,” Casey said.

“I have a lot of confidence in (Johnson). He’s a veteran and knows how to play. The only thing, I was tearing my hair out, what little I have left, when he was shooting that three. But he worked all summer on his three-point shot. The first half he was a little slow but he bounced back in the second half when we needed him.”

Johnson admitted that three-pointers aren’t his speciality.

“Jose is probably the only one who would pass me the ball on the threepoint line,” Johnson said. “The one thing about the shot is I didn’t hesitate, I just caught the ball. All summer I was working on that shot. As long as I catch it and shoot, it has a chance to go in.”

Bargnani hit a jumper with 4:40 left in the fourth to start a nine-point Raptors surge that gave them an 89-78 lead.

After an Orlando turnover Bargnani made a jump shot and DeRozan made a dunk on a pass from Calderon.

After each team missed a shot, the Raptors came back with a three-pointer by Kleiza to lead 92-78 with 2:50 to play. The Magic overcame the Raptors’ eight-point half-time lead to creep to within one point on a three-point shot made by DeQuan Jones with 8:06 to play in the third quarter.

But the Raptors scored six of the next eight points, four by Dominic McGuire, to go up by five.

Andrew Nicholson of Mississauga.

Ont., cut the lead to one again with 3:05 to play in the third when he scored on a driving jumper and made the resulting free throw. He finished with eight points.

Jameer Nelson tied the game 65-65 with a pull-up jumper from the top of the key with 1:49 to play in the quarter.

After Toronto went ahead by one on a free throw by Jonas Valanciunas, Nelson made a layup and came back with a jumper to give the Magic a threepoint lead. DeRozan hit a free throw with 11 seconds left make the score 6967 for Orlando after three quarters.

“We played good defence in the third quarter,” Afflalo said. “In the first quarter, we didn’t play good defence. We started getting offensive minded again in the fourth quarter.

Whenever we are an offensive minded team and we are not focused defensively we usually go down 10 or 20.”

a lot of players in the skilled positions back next year,” said Sedgwick. “We weren’t intimated against the Cougars, who have around 20 Grade 12s. It’s good as we move on.”

Austin O’Brien downed Edmonton’s Harry Ainlay 48-0.

In tier I play, top-ranked Spruce Grove beat Bev Facey of Sherwood Park 53-34 and No. 2-ranked Notre Dame of Calgary downed Lethbridge Collegiate Institute 47-15.

In tier III semifinal play the St. Albert Skyhawks downed the St. Paul Lions 52-10 and the Cochrane Cobras defeated the Lethbridge Winston Churchill Bulldogs 35-7.

The top-ranked Drumheller Titans defeated the Willow Creek Cobras of Claresholm 47-7 and secondranked Ardrossan Bisons downed the Cold Lake Royals 49-33 in tier IV play. ● Central Alberta won a pair of provincial titles in peewee action as the Lacombe Explosion downed the Parkland Predators 30-22 in tier III action and the Stettler Panthers dropped the St. Albert Colts 5522 in tier IV play. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

Jayden Adrian finished with 42 saves in goal for the Vipers, who had 40 shots on the Thunder’s James Fisk.

Red Deer took 10 minor penalties and two misconducts while Airdrie had eight minors and a misconduct.

Meanwhile, the Blackfalds Wranglers whipped the visiting Medicine Hat Cubs 10-3 Sunday while on Saturday the Three hills Thrashers edged the visiting Stettler Lightning 4-3.

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Jacob Hamel, Michael Stoetzel and Lucas Ford had the other goals for the Thrashers.

Scott Ternes, Landon Potter and Kyler O’Connor connected for Stettler.

Brady Hoover made 30 saves for Three Hills, who had 35 shots on Stettler’s Coleman Waddell.

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Getting a hand on books RIVER OTTER DISCUSSION The growing river otter population and its effect on the sport fishery are the subjects of a talk on Nov. 22. Carrie Nugent, an Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development wildlife biologist from Rocky Mountain House, will speak about western Alberta’s otter history and how Alberta Fish and Wildlife will be studying them. The free presentation is hosted by the Red Deer River Naturalists and Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer. It begins at the centre at 7:30 p.m.

DUAL CUP WINNER HERE Meet the only man to play in same-season Grey Cup and Stanley Cup finals from Nov. 23 to 25. Gerry James will join B.C. author Ron Smith to promote Smith’s book Kid Dynamite: The Gerry James Story at Jackpot Casino. The men will be on hand from 5 to 9 p.m. to sign copies. James was the CFL’s youngest player ever, starting at 17 for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, winning four Grey Cups with them in the 1950s and ’60s. He played five seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, including in the 1960 Stanley Cup finals. After retiring, he coached hockey in Switzerland before returning to Canada to coach junior hockey. Jackpot Casino is located at 4950 47th Ave. in Red Deer.

WHAT A GIRL WANTS Gal pals can enjoy time together at the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter’s What A Girl Wants event on Nov. 23. A gourmet breakfast, fashion show and door prizes are part of the fifth annual event, which runs from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at Bower Place Shopping Centre.

Proceeds will benefit the centre’s programs to help women and children escape domestic violence situations. Tickets are $35 each or $125 for a table of four and are available by calling the centre’s Tina Trowsse at 403-318-2321, emailing tina.trowsse@cawes.com or online at www.cawes. com.

EPILEPSY BASICS Learn about epilepsy basics and first aid to deal with someone having a seizure on Nov. 21. A seminar on the subjects will be held at 10 a.m. at The Hub on Ross. The event is sponsored by the Central Alberta office of the Epilepsy Association of Calgary. Learn more online at www. epilepsycalgary.com/ central-alberta or by calling 403-358-3358 or toll free 1-866-EPILEPSY.

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PONOKA-BASED COUPLE BUILDS BUSINESS MAKING PAPER BOOKS BY HAND

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF In the age of e-books, a Ponoka-based couple have built a business making paper books by hand.

Mary MacArthur and Danny Lineham, the owners of Those Great Little Books, operate their own digital printing press and do their own hand bindings. They turn out small editions runs of Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Island, Huckleberry Finn and other classics.

Lineham occasionally hears comments about how e-books must be hard on business — but in fact, he believes the opposite is true.

Even people who read from computer screens have their favourite story, and when they decide to buy a paper copy, they are more likely to want it to be special, he added.

The books he and MacArthur make look tactile and handmade instead of slick and mass-produced and customers seem to appreciate the difference.

“I once heard someone say that when something is made by hand, it contains a little bit of the somebody who made it,” said Lineham, who fell into the book-making business with his wife about 15 years ago.

Lineham bought MacArthur a papermaking kit for Christmas in 1996 while they were living in New Zealand. It sat on a shelf for about six months before she decided to crack it open.

It turned out that MacArthur loved making the textural paper so much, that she became something of a one-woman factory.

The question then became “what are we going to do with all this paper?” recalled Lineham, an Edmonton native.

The couple decided to try making books. MacArthur studied several handbinding techniques, including the Coptic weave first developed by Christian priests in Egypt. It allows books to be opened flat.

And Lineham began trying out different typefaces to print pithy or meaningful quotes about love, women, cats, friendship, and moms on acid-free, partially recycled paper.

The books caught on so well at gift shows that, about seven years ago, they started reprinting stories that are in the public domain.

And customers began snapping up their editions of favourites, by Lewis Carroll,

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Mary MacArthur and Danny Lineham, owners of Those Great Little Books: produce books that look tactile and handmade instead of slick and mass-produced.

Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain, and their best-seller, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.

The couple moved their business to Mexico briefly before locating to Vancouver Island.

But they found most of their sales came from Alberta.

After researching various communities in this province, MacArthur and Lineham decided to relocate to Ponoka because of its central location, historic downtown and picturesque river valley.

They opened the Siding 14 Art and Fine Craft Gallery, which is also home to Those Great Little Books, on 50th Street.

They are now in the busy pre-Christmas season of attending gift shows across Western Canada with a display booth full of books in the $9 to $75 range.

Their “new” titles include Jane Austin’s

Pride and Prejudice, with vintage illustrations, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Although the couple buys most of their paper, the tomes printed by Lineham still have handmade paper covers and a strong string binding woven by MacArthur, who grew up in Ontario.

She believes the business is timely because of society’s growing appreciation of things with a personal touch, including scrapbooking.

“I really enjoy meeting people, and it’s so rewarding when you finish a book and it looks so great,” said MacArthur, who last worked on copies of Dracula, with a black cover and red visible cording along the open spine.

For more information visit www.greatlittlebooks.com. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Stettler P&H Elevator group raising renovation funding

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF One of the last wooden grain elevators left standing in Central Alberta is in desperate need of a facelift.

Not only is the exterior of the Stettler P&H Elevator looking worn, but rain is starting to leak through the siding, threatening the interior, said Stan Eichhorn, of the elevator preservation society.

The non-profit needs to raise $130,000 to re-side the 90-year-old elevator and give it a new paint job.

Eichhorn wants to turn the faded gold colour back to the flashy red the elevator sported for most of its life.

He came up with the idea of preserving the old elevator and feedmill complex as a museum in 2004 when he bought it from the Parrish and Heimbecker grain company for a dollar.

The 27 metre (90-foot) structure, built in the mid 1920s, had been slated for demolition, like Stettler’s other aging Alberta Wheat Pool elevator.

That one was knocked down in the 1990s, along with many other grain elevators in the province, causing many to call it the end of an era.

Eichhorn was among the local residents who didn’t want to see Stettler’s last remaining elevator disappear.

The looming structure is located right next to the local rail line, lending extra ambiance to the historic Alberta Prairie Railway steam train tours.

And Eichhorn remembers the elevator

that can hold 25,000 bushels of grain from his boyhood.

“To me it was a very basic and important part of our past and our agricultural history.”

Its nearby coal shed harkens to the days before the wide-spread use of natural gas to heat homes, when grain elevator agents also sold coal because elevators had weigh scales large enough to measure orders.

The structure is also one of the few elevator/feedmill complexes in the province and the only one of Stettler’s significant agricultural buildings left standing.

“It’s one of our last bastions,” added the retired agrologist who works on a family beef operation.

He noted the local creamery, stockyards, egg-grading station and abattoir are all gone.

The Stettler P&H Elevator Preservation Society has been working to create a museum out of the elevator, feedmill and coal shed.

It’s regularly open to the public during the summer months and upon demand during the winter.

In future, Eichhorn wants to heat the feed shed so the 1,000 square feet of space can be leased out for community functions “We’ve left the interior rustic, with exposed two-by-fours and old boards,” he said, so it could provide a unique atmosphere for meetings and various get-togethers.

Revenue from room rentals could be used for future elevator maintenance projects.

In the meantime, the society has already raised about a quarter of the needed money

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Stettler P&H Elevator non-profit needs to raise $130,000 to re-side the 90-year-old elevator and give it a new paint job. for the re-siding and painting project, and is throwing a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 at the Stettler legion to try to raise more.

The event features Juno Award-winning country-folk singer Gary Fjellgaard and his opening act Saskia and Darrel. Anyone interested in buying a $20 ticket can call Eichhorn at 403-742-4703. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Sylvan Lake to correct steep speed bumps

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Some of Sylvan Lake’s much-maligned speed bumps are getting tamed.

Council agreed on Tuesday to spend $63,000 to fix eight raised intersections to reduce the steepness of the ramps on either side.

Complaints began pouring in shortly after the raised crossing points were built two years ago as part of the town’s multiyear major redevelopment of Lakeshore Drive.

In a report to council, the town’s director of public works Alan Gassor says that half of the intersection crossing ramps were constructed steeper than the engineering specifications.

“There are variations in the length and height which can result in unpleasant trav-

el along that section of the road, if vehicle speed is greater than approximately 20 to 25 km/h,” the report says. The speed limit on that stretch is 30 km/h.

Mayor Susan Samson said three of the crossings were particularly steep and caused excessive bouncing for vehicles passing over.

The problems are associated with the first sets of speed bumps built east of 44th Street. Those built west of 44th Street to 50th Street were designed with a flatter slope.

To take some of the bounce out of the crossings, ramps on either side will be lengthened to reduce the slope to a five per cent gradient, down from the existing seven to nine per cent.

“It won’t take the height out but the longer run will smooth the ride out,” said Samson, who was confident it would address residents’ concerns.

While only three of the crossings didn’t meet specifications and will be repaired under warranty, the town worked out a deal with the builder to pay a reduced rate of $63,000 to redo all eight of the original crossings to match the profiles of those built later.

The crossings have drawn mixed reviews. While some don’t like them, residents in other areas of town have requested them because they slow traffic.

“Some people like them, some people dislike them and some people are fully accepting of them,” said the mayor.

Modifications will be done next spring.

The cost of the project will come out of the contingency budget for the next phase of the Lakeshore Drive Redevelopment Project. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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LUANN Nov. 19 1869 — The Hudson’s Bay Co. owners approve the deed of surrender of their Rupert’s Land territory to Canada. The terms are £300,000 cash, land around HBC posts and one-20th of the Prairie fertile belt (some 2.8 million hectares of farmland); to come into effect on Dec. 1.

1918 — The federal cabinet passes an order to amalgamate all government-owned

railroads to create the Canadian National Railway.

1867 — The British government rejects a request to allow British Columbia to join Confederation immediately.

1866 — Vancouver Island, which had been a separate colony, becomes part of British Columbia; due to financial crisis.

1775 — Benedict Arnold retreats up river from Quebec to await arrival of Richard Montgomery coming down river from Montreal.

1686 — England and France sign a neutrality pact to settle Hudson Bay dispute.

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TAKE STOCK Austerity angers Spaniards MADRID, Spain — Spaniards angered by austerity measures, including budget cuts and plans to partly privatize some of their country’s cherished national health service, held a rally Sunday in downtown Madrid.

About 10,000 people, including health workers dressed in clinical white and blue, marched from four large hospitals on the outskirts of Madrid to central Puerta del Sol square behind banners saying, “Our public health service is not for sale, it’s to be defended.”

Some protesters said they were outraged

by Madrid regional government plans to convert a large hospital specializing in rare and infectious diseases into an old people’s home and then sell it. Rally organizers, who called the march “a white tide,” said Madrid’s regional health workers would hold four days of strikes on Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 4-5 to criticize the government’s actions.

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Fiscal cliff fears loom WEIGHING ON STOCK MARKETS AGAIN

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The looming U.S. fiscal cliff will weigh on markets again this week amid uncertainty that politicians can come together to defuse a potential crisis that threatens to send the U.S. into recession and derail a fragile global economic recovery.

“If there is no indication that a compromise is going to be reached, and that some type of resolution is going to be reached, equity markets as we are witnessing, will pass verdict,” said Andrew Pyle, investment adviser at ScotiaMcLeod in Peterborough, Ont. Investors will also be anxious to see if

shoppers’ confidence has been shaken as the American retail sector launches the start of the holiday shopping season with many stores opening their doors Thanksgiving night on Thursday.

The TSX has tumbled 3.9 per cent since the election Nov. 6 as worries about a sudden slowing of economic growth would be bad news for a resource heavy market like Toronto’s, since a lessening of demand for oil and metals would put pressure on mining and energy stocks.

The Dow industrial average has fallen five per cent as investors worry about higher dividend and capital gains taxes.

The election left the Washington status quo largely in effect — the Democrats con-

trol the White House and Senate while Republicans continue to control the House of Representatives.

The outcome left traders lacking confidence that lawmakers can agree on a budget deficit cutting compromise and defuse the expiration of Bush-era tax cuts and the automatic imposition of huge spending cuts.

Many economists believe the combination would send the U.S. back into recession.

There was some comfort at the end of the week as congressional leaders expressed confidence a deal could be reached following a Friday meeting with president Barack Obama.

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Black Friday coming to Canada HOLIDAY SHOPPING

‘Intense’ talks at SAS

THE CANADIAN PRESS STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The troubled Scandinvian airline says that negotiations between owners and unions have so far failed to yield an agreement that could save the troubled carrier from bankruptcy. Owners and creditors of the tri-nation SAS have drafted a program to slash costs and jobs, but the plan needs the approval from pilot and cabin crew unions.

The airline said Sunday talks over the past week were “intense” and would continue in the hope of reaching an agreement before a key board of director meeting scheduled later Sunday. SAS managers are hoping to renegotiate employment terms and pensions for its staff and slash about 800 jobs as part of a $3 billion kronor ($440 million) annual saving plan.

Thousands of other jobs would be outsourced.

Qatar Airways: Won’t challenge budget carrier DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of fast-growing Qatar Airways says there are no immediate plans to launch a budget airline to compete with Dubai’s expanding lowcost carrier. Instead, CEO Akbar al-Baker says Qatar Airways will concentrate on enlarging its global network as part of rivalries with Gulf carriers Emirates and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.

Al-Baker is quoted Saturday by the Dubai-based Khaleej Times as saying there are no current plans to create a budget airline to challenge the growing market share of government-backed flydubai, which began service in 2009 and now serves more than 50 destinations.

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industrial area was a matter of zoning, price and convenience, but Hamilton admits it’s a tough sell when they’re trying to lure people in to sample their products.

“People come into the tasting room all the time and go ‘Oh wow, where’s the winery?’ And you know what they’re asking is ‘Where’s the vineyard?’ Of course they think they’re the same thing, but they’re not. The vineyard is where you grow the grapes; the winery is where you do the manufacturing,” Hamilton said.

The partners say having a vineyard can limit the quality of wine they can make, and their approach is to cherry pick the best grapes they can find in Washington, Oregon and California.

“So rather than have it all in one area, we take the best that each area has to offer for that particular variety of grape,” Gregus said.

The Canadian holiday shopping season is looking decidedly more American this year as retailers schedule a rush of Black Friday events in hopes that consumers will shop at home, rather than head south of the border.

Whether its extended hours at some of the country’s busiest malls or door crasher events and heavy markdowns, most big name retailers have hopped on the Black Friday bandwagon with the fanfare once reserved for the Boxing Day holiday.

Black Friday is timed to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and has become a tradition for many families who gather for dinner, then wake up early the next morning to take advantage of deep discounts.

The day serves to kick off the holiday shopping season — the time when retailers turn a profit, or go “into the black” — and is widely considered the busiest shopping day of the year.

It may just be a random November day for Canadians, but shoppers north of the border are increasingly buying into Black Friday, and the Monday after, which has come to be known as Cyber Monday because it’s when online retailers tend to hold their sales.

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Maurice Hamilton, left, and Frank Gregus, owners of Pacific Breeze Urban Winery, raise glasses at their winery in an industrial area of New Westminster, B.C..

Hobby gone wild’ urban winery wins awards

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — When you picture a winery, you might imagine a rustic building nestled among breezy rows of grapes, not a cinder block bunker squeezed between a rail switching yard and an urban highway.

But the gritty industrial zone that Pacific Breeze winery calls home, with its tangle of transportation lines, chain link fences and blacktop, hasn’t stopped this urban winery from scoring a string of top awards only a few years after being launched by a couple of amateur winemakers.

“This is my hobby gone wild,” said Pacific Breeze co-owner Maurice Hamilton, who founded the winery in 2005 with his partner, Frank Gregus, after the two met at a wine club in Coquitlam, B.C. Hamilton, who still works at his original job selling dental supplies, and Gregus, a former Pepsi salesman, have no formal training

in making wine, but between them claim more than 50 years of experience producing wine in their garages and basements.

Running a commercial winery was only a dream, until Hamilton visited Woodinville, Wash., where he found small wineries operating without vineyards.

“It gave me the idea I don’t have to grow grapes to have a winery. So that was really the a-hah moment, the revelation that, wait a minute, I can do this,” he said, envisioning a stand-alone winery.

He pitched the idea to Gregus, who was quickly on board.

“You put two entrepreneurial sales people in a room and this is what happens,” Gregus said.

With an initial investment of $1.2 million, including bank loans and some of their own money, the partners set up Pacific Breeze, inspired by the urban wineries they’d seen in the U.S. and the so-called “garagist” small winery movement in Europe.

Picking the New Westminster

Fortress foresees becoming powerhouse

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Chad Wasilenkoff: Fortress Paper CEO

Fortress Paper has much work to do to calm the fears of nervous investors but the company’s CEO envisages becoming one of the world’s leading dissolving pulp producers by eventually merging with Canadian rival Tembec.

“In a perfect world I could see the Tembec, Fortress dissolving pulp entity being very interest-

ing,” Chad Wasilenkoff said during an interview as part of a tour with shareholders, analysts and the media.

Fortress (TSX:FTP) first has to work out the bugs at its facility in Thurso, Que., and then open another facility in Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que. But he said other options are possible once both are operating at full capacity in about two years and churning out a total of 450,000 annual tonnes of the material used mostly to make rayon and viscose for the textile industry.

“We’re not in discussions and I couldn’t see it happening in the short-term, but multiple years out it would make a great Canadian powerhouse in the global dissolving pulp space.”

A Fortress-Tembec company could produce 900,000 to one million tonnes of special dissolving pulp annually.

Wasilenkoff said the entity would be a good mix and generate a lot of synergies.

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Renters insurance not new, not well known

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You learn something new every day. A little while ago a story popped up in my email about rental insurance. I’ve been around for a while, but have never heard of it before — and apparently neither have a lot of other Canadians.

“Tenants insurance as a standalone product is not new, but because it’s not mandatory — it’s not something many people think about,” said David Minor, vicepresident of TD Insurance. “However, it’s effective, easy to under-

stand and pretty economic to have (when you compare it to) the costs to replace your belongings.”

A poll by TD Insurance found that 47 per cent of Canadian tenants under the age of 35 don’t have rental insurance and 32 per cent incorrectly believe they are covered under the landlord’s insurance policy.

Renter’s insurance is most likely geared to younger Canadians, but particularly those who are moving out of their parents’ house for the

first time.

“Tenants may be tempted to forego renter’s insurance to try to cut costs,” Minor said. “But consider the cost of replacing your laptop or smartphone if you were robbed.

Before moving out, it’s important to understand the basics of renter’s insurance and ensure you have the right coverage in place to protect yourself.

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INSURANCE: Many factors There are many factors that go into calculating insurance premiums, such as the location of your home, insurance history and type and limit of coverage you choose, but a basic renter’s insurance policy would cost between $15 and $25 a month for $20,000 to $30,000 of coverage, with $1 million in liability and a $500 deductible, Minor said.

Many renters might be under the misconception that if something happens — like a pizza delivery person slipping on some water on the floor in your apartment — you are covered by the landlord’s insurance policy. In fact, you may be liable for any of the delivery person’s medical bills, lost wages or damages for pain and suffering.

Another misconception is that you may be covered by a roommate’s insurance policy. Generally, renter’s insurance does not cover a roommate but only your possessions.

If you’re considering purchasing joint insurance with your roommate, there are a couple of things you should consider.

“Discuss how you will pay for the policy and also have a clear understanding of how much each roommate’s valuables are worth,” said Minor. “One roommate’s valuables may hold less value than the other, so will each pay the same contribution to the policy?

“Also, who will control the policy, make changes and submit claims.

Knowing each roommate’s role will ensure there are no uncomfortable situations.”

A lot of renters may not take out the insurance because they feel the chances of something happening are so small it’s not worth the cost.

Some of the things that can happen that are generally covered under a renter’s insurance policy include a break in, if you accidentally cause damage to a neighbour or landlord’s property and if you forget to turn off the water when you leave for winter holidays and one of your pipes freezes and breaks.

Another misconception is that you might be covered by your parents’ insurance policy. You may be covered if you live away from home while at school, but this coverage can be limited.

Speak with your insurance provider and find out what coverage you have and will need.

“Renter’s insurance can be very affordable — the price of two movie tickets and you will have peace of mind in the event that the unexpected occurs,” Minor said. “Purchasing your auto and renter’s insurance with the same provider or through your student or professional group or alumni association can often yield discounts.”

Talbot Boggs is a Toronto-based business communications professional who has worked with national news organizations, magazines and corporations in the finance, retail, manufacturing and other industrial sectors.

MILLS: Merger ‘makes sense’ He said it would be interesting to unite the companies and then break the new one into two entities — one with the four dissolving pulp mills and another with the other mills that make high-yield pulp and other products.

Paul Quinn of RBC Capital Markets said the merger of the two Canadian companies makes sense. He floated the idea a year ago about either Fortress or Buckeye Technologies Inc. making a run at Tembec.

“It was definitely accretive to Fortress at the time and probably still would be at this point,” he said from Vancouver.

But he said many Tembec investors, especially those remaining from the debt restructuring of a few years ago, would likely hold out for a large premium.

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And while many think that American politicians will get a compromise together out of sheer self-survival instincts, it’s not surprising that investors aren’t waiting around until Dec. 31 to protect themselves, particularly in the U.S. where much higher dividend and capital gains tax hikes are a real possibility.

“While politicians in Washington may tend to act stupid at times, they will not be so insane to allow this fiscal cliff to materialize and will likely do something sooner than later so that doesn’t happen,” added Pyle.

“But that doesn’t mean that investors are not still sensitive to hints or indications that may not happen.”

And while investor confidence has been shaken by the looming deadline, traders will be anxious to see if consumers are feeling a sense of alarm at the start of the holiday retail season, which traditionally kicks into gear the day after Thanksgiving. It’s referred to as Black Friday as it, ideally, marks the start of a period when retailers begin to turn a profit, or move into the black.

Some analysts point out that a widely-watched gauge, the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index released Nov. 9, showed that Americans feel better about the state of the U.S. economy than at any point in the last five years.

But Pyle said it’s very possible the unease is affecting consumers who are facing big tax hikes in 2013 unless the fiscal cliff issue is dealt with.

“We have lost a key element of consumer confidence with this market decline,” he said.

SHOPPING: Millions expected to shop for deals A CIBC (TSX:CM) poll conducted by Harris/Decima being released Monday suggests nearly one-in- ten of the 1,000 Canadian survey respondents plans on making a purchase during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period — suggesting that millions of Canadians will be shopping for holiday deals this weekend.

Many Canadian retailers have jumped on the trend as a new way to angle a promotion, says Mark Satov, founder of management consulting firm Satov Consultants Inc. “Some retailers are feeling there’s a lot of dead time between Halloween and Christmas,” he said.

“If you’re advertising a general event, you’re creating the impression that everything is on sale, and when consumers get there, everything doesn’t have to be on sale, but they’re there anyway, so they’re going to buy.”

Promotional campaigns will be splashed across store windows and in flyers across the country this week, with retailers from Gap Inc. to PetSmart hopping aboard the trend to offer extended hours and sales.

Other retailers appear to share that enthusiasm, including The Bay, which angled a mid-November sale as “Black Friday arrives early” — even though it was nearly a week and a half before U.S. Thanksgiving.

Some retailers will stretch out Black Friday nearly as long, such as The Body Shop which is promoting sales that last for a week.

Reggie Fils-Aime, president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, discusses the upcoming Wii U gaming console, in New York. Much like the iPad, the curvey GamePad features a touchscreen that can be manipulated with the simple tap or swipe of a finger, but it’s surrounded by the kinds of buttons, bumpers, thumbsticks and triggers that are traditionally found on a modern-day game controller.

Nintendo’s Wii U launches in an ocean of gadgets WILL IT SINK OR SWIM? THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — In the six years since the last major video game system launched, Apple unveiled the iPhone and the iPad, “Angry Birds” invaded smartphones and Facebook reached a billion users.

In the process, scores of video game consoles were left to languish in living rooms alongside dusty VCRs and disc players.

On Sunday, Nintendo Co. launched the Wii U, a game machine designed to appeal both to the original Wii’s casual audience and the hardcore gamers who skip work to be among the first to play the latest “Call of Duty” release. Just like the Wii U’s predecessor, the Wii, which has sold nearly 100 million units worldwide since 2006, the new console’s intended audience “truly is 5 to 95,” says Reggie Fils-Aime, the president of Nintendo of America, the Japanese company’s U.S. arm.

But the Wii U arrives in a new world. Video game console sales have been falling, largely because it’s been so long since a new system has launched.

Most people who wanted an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or a Wii already have one. Another reason: People in the broad 5-to-95 age range have shifted their attention to games on Facebook, tablet computers and mobile phones.

U.S. video game sales last month, including hardware, software and accessories, totalled $755.5 million, according to the research firm NPD Group. In October 2007, the figure stood at $1.1 billion.

The Wii U is likely to do well during the holiday shopping season, analysts believe —so well that shoppers may see shortages.

But the surge could peter out in 2013.

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pected to be the juggernaut that the Wii was in its heyday, according to research firm IHS iSuppli.

The Wii outsold its competitors, the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, in its first four years on sale, logging some 79 million units by the end of 2010.

By comparison, IHS expects the Wii U to sell 56.7 million in its first four years.

In the age of a million gadgets and lean wallets, the storied game company faces a new challenge: convincing people that they need a new video game system rather than, say, a new iPad. The Wii U, which starts at $300, isn’t lacking in appeal. It allows for “asymmetrical game play,” meaning two people playing the same game can have entirely different experiences depending on whether they use a new tabletlike controller called the GamePad or the traditional Wii remote.

The GamePad can also be used to play games without using a TV set, as you would on a regular tablet. And it serves as a fancy remote controller to navigate a TVwatching feature called TVii, which will be available in December.

Nintendo, known for iconic game characters such as Mario, Donkey Kong and Zelda, is expected to sell the consoles quickly in the weeks leading up to the holidays.

After all, it’s been six long years and sons, daughters, brothers and sisters are demanding presents. GameStop Corp., the world’s No. 1 video game retailer, said last week that advance orders sold out and it has nearly 500,000 people on its Wii U waitlist.

Even so, it’s a “very, very crowded space in consumer electronics” this holiday season, notes Ben Bajarin, a principal analyst at Creative Strategies who covers gaming.

Apple’s duo of iPads, the full-size model and a smaller version called the Mini, will be competing for shoppers’ attention. Not to be outdone, Amazon.com Inc. has

launched a trove of Kindle tablets and e-readers in time for the holidays.

These range from the Paperwhite, a touch-screen e-reader, to the Kindle Fire HD, which features a colour screen and can work with a cellular data plan.

Then there are the new laptops and cheaper, thinner “ultrabooks” featuring Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system —not to mention smartphones from Apple Inc., Samsung and other manufacturers.

“Nintendo has to be a cut above the noise here,” Bajarin says.

The Wii U is the first major game console to launch in years, but in some ways Nintendo is merely catching up with the HD trend. Sony Corp. and Microsoft Corp. began selling their own powerful, high-definition consoles six and seven years ago, respectively.

Both Sony and Microsoft are expected to unveil new game consoles in 2013.

Baird analyst Colin Sebastian thinks the question is not how well the Wii U will do during the holidays, but how it will fare three and six months later.

Gaming has changed significantly in the past six years, especially when it comes to the type of mass-audience experiences that serve as Nintendo’s bread and butter. Zynga Inc., the online game company behind Facebook games such as “FarmVille” and “Texas HoldEm Poker,” was founded in 2007. The first “Angry Birds” game, that addictive, quirky distraction that has players flinging cartoon birds at structures hiding smug green pigs launched in late 2009. The first iPad, of course, came out in 2010 —three years after the first iPhone.

Fils-Aime acknowledges that Nintendo competes in the broad entertainment landscape, “minute-by-minute,” for consumers’ time.

“That’s true today and that was true 20 years ago,” he says, adding that Nintendo’s challenge is communicating to people “what is so fun and appealing about the new system.”

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Harry Hertschag, executive director of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, said the key issue for him is the source of grapes is made clear on the label so consumers know exactly what they’re getting.

“I think it’s great that Pacific Breeze is doing that because they’re telling you what vineyards its coming from and that’s a good thing,” he said.

He also sees a growing movement of having wineries that are closer to their marketplace.

“I think we’re going to see more of these type of urban wineries, which also allow people to visit them, or be able to use

those spaces for wine events without having to drive five hours to the Okanagan to have that experience,” he said.

Hamilton and Gregus currently produce 5,000 cases a year, including reds like the winery’s signature cabernet Killer Cab, a zinfandel called Assazin, and whites like chardonnay and pinot gris.

Their wines proved an immediate hit with Pacific Breeze claiming awards at the first competition it entered, in San Francisco in 2005, before being named winery of the year in 2010 at the InterVin International Wine Awards in Toronto.

“Virtually everything we put in won best in its class,” Hamilton said. “We were really proud of that.”

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After ‘Twilight’ what’s next?

WHERE DO STEWART, PATTINSON AND LAUTNER TAKE THEIR ’TWILIGHT’ SUPERSTARDOM?

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner have walked their last Twilight red carpet with the arrival this weekend of the series finale The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2.

Now, they must step into careers of their own using the superstardom the multi-billion-dollar franchise has provided them.

Making that transition from a beloved film series with a fervent fan base can be tricky.

Do you stick to the same kinds of roles that people came to love you for and maintain the safety of familiarity?

Or do you veer drastically in the other direction to prove to the world that you have range — that you’re so much more than just a mopey teenage girl or a hunky set of abs?

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, for example, has successfully made choices that showcase his versatility, from appearing on stage naked in a Broadway production of Equus to the gothic horror film The Woman in Black.

His Harry Potter co-star, Emma Watson, played a damaged party girl this year in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, a character who couldn’t have been more different from the fastidious Hermione Granger.

The three core Twilight stars have all struck while the iron was hot, making a variety of films in between the five Twilight Saga installments about high schooler Bella Swan and the vampire and werewolf who competed for her affections.

Stewart was the best known of the Twilight trio before being cast as Bella.

She’d played Jodie Foster’s daughter in the 2002 thriller Panic Room and a commune singer who befriends Emile Hirsch’s character in Sean Penn’s Oscar-nominated Into the Wild (2007).

Her choices between the Twilight movies have run the gamut, from play-

ing a young Joan Jett in the 2010 biopic The Runaways to a fairy-tale warrior princess in this summer’s Snow White and the Hunstman.

Next month, she’ll appear in On the Road, based on the iconic Jack Kerouac novel.

“Kristen seems to do a lot of indie movies. Snow White and the Huntsman is more of an outlier in terms of being a blockbuster,” said blogger and Twilight expert Cleolinda Jones, author of the Movies in 15 Minutes series.

“But it seems like she’s got the kind of personality where she’s got to do what she has to do ... she’s not thinking in terms of career strategy.”

Andrei Constantinescu of the Dallas-based Legacy Casting says he’d like to see Stewart mix it up even more.

“Her non-Twilight film choices are bold and different to a point, but her dark and broody acting style, similar to her real-life persona, is a bit played,” said Constantinescu, whose work as an extras casting director includes the TNT series Dallas “I’d love to see her in a romantic workplace comedy like The Devil Wears Prada.”

Pattinson has made some of the most daring and impressive choices of the three of them.

Before being cast as the swoony vampire Edward Cullen, the lanky British actor appeared in another blockbuster franchise as Hogwarts student Cedric Diggory in 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

In 2009, he played Salvador Dali in the barely seen Little Ashes, and last year he starred opposite Reese Witherspoon in the circus romance Water for Elephants — although Associated Press reviewer David Germain wrote there was “barely a spark” between the two.

But Pattinson also has worked with the likes of David Cronenberg, starring this year in the acclaimed Canadian director’s financial drama Cosmopolis, which takes place almost entirely inside a limousine.

And he’ll soon work with Cronen-

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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson attend the German premiere of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II” in Berlin, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. berg again in Maps to the Stars, and also begin shooting Werner Herzog’s Queen of the Desert.

Jones says Pattison has wisely chosen to parlay his Twilight fame to collaborate with serious directors and actors.

“He knows he has a certain box office appeal so the fangirls are going to see him no matter what he’s in,” she said.

“People are willing to work with him the first time, they see all this potential he has, then they want to come back and work with him again.”

Constantinescu echoed those thoughts: “He’s the one to watch for additional films down the line,” he said.

“We are just scratching the surface with Robert.”

Then there’s Lautner, who was just 15 when he auditioned for the role of the sensitive, muscular werewolf Jacob Black.

He’d appeared in a few films by then, including playing the title character of Sharkboy in 2005’s The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D. In between the Twilight films, he stuck to lighter fare.

He was part of the ensemble cast of 2010’s Valentine’s Day in a romantic subplot opposite Taylor Swift.

But Lautner’s leading-man debut was last year’s Abduction, a title that naturally inspired plenty of puns about his famously toned frame. The thriller from director John Singleton found Lautner playing a high-school student who gets caught up in a web of intrigue.

AP reviewer Jake Coyle wrote that Lautner “handles himself reasonably well” but the script was the film’s “major deficiency.”

Constantinescu says he doesn’t expect Lautner will stray far from crowdpleasing fare.

Cockburn to receive SOCAN lifetime achievement award

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS For Bruce Cockburn, the best thing about winning SOCAN’s lifetime achievement award is that no one else has to lose.

“The thing I like about it ... is the fact that it’s not really competitive,” Cockburn said down the line from his San Francisco home this week.

“To me, the competitive aspect of most of the awards that are offered is a negative — and

I just don’t think that’s what music’s about. For this, I suppose there’s some degree of competition in that there must be a committee who decides who they’re going to give it to, but it’s not like you’re saying so and so is the ’best’ something or other.”

Well, SOCAN — the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada — certainly felt strongly about Cockburn, anyway.

The 67-year-old, known for his conscientious folk songs

and acoustic guitar wizardry, will be honoured alongside Vancouver hell-raisers Trooper and Niagara Falls, Ont., electronic producer and recent tabloid fixture Deadmau5, who will receive national and international achievement awards respectively at a Toronto gala on Monday.

It was Cockburn’s stunning longevity that really impressed the SOCAN board, said CEO Eric Baptiste.

“It’s pretty obvious that he’s one of the most high-profile

members SOCAN has who deserves a lifetime achievement award,” Baptiste said in a telephone interview earlier this week. “He really fits the bill very nicely.”

As Cockburn chats about the honour, the 11-time Juno winner’s soft voice is occasionally overwhelmed by the background wailing of his baby daughter, born roughly a year ago.

The crying serves as at least one reminder that while a lifetime achievement award can

sometimes feel like a career bookend, the “If I Had a Rocker Launcher” singer is focused firmly on the future.

“The one that really felt like that was getting inducted into the (Canadian Music) Hall of Fame — aren’t you supposed to be dead for this to happen?” he said with a laugh.

“Having done that, this one doesn’t feel quite as weird...

Certainly, if I remain alive and kicking, the creative process is still going on. It ain’t over till it’s over.”

‘Holy grail’ find: rare Robert Johnson record PITTSBURGH — A record store owner has found what he calls “the holy grail of 78s” in a box of old albums he picked up for $50.

Jerry Weber said he discovered a copy of the second song ever recorded by Mississippi blues legend Robert Johnson, I Believe I’ll Dust My Broom, put to disc two years before Johnson’s mysterious death in 1938 at age 27.

The rarity, whose value Weber pegged at $6,000 to $12,000, was tucked in a collection of otherwise worthless, water-damaged old platters that sat in a hallway at Jerry’s Records for days before anyone looked at them.

“I saw one 30 years ago that was broke,” Weber told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “and I saw one that a friend of mine found and let me hold before he sold it.

“It’s the most expensive record I’ve ever found, and it’s in real nice shape.”

Johnson was an itinerant singer and guitarist from Hazlehurst, Miss., whose landmark recordings would influence a generation of rock ’n’ roll icons, including Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.

Little is known about his life and death.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m transgendered and tired of hiding it Dear Annie: I am a transgendered boy and am having trouble coming out to my family. I wear sports bras and boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing most of the time, and when I am speaking with my friends, I use male pronouns, but I still canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gather the courage to tell my family.

My mother and I once talked about it briefly, but I got nervous and ended up saying it was no big deal. Now I feel as if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve missed my chance and will have to wait a long time before I get another shot at it.

Being referred to and appearing as a girl MITCHELL makes me gen& SUGAR uinely uncomfortable, but I know nothing is going to change until I tell them. Please help. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nervous in Vermont Dear Vermont: Your mother likely suspects what is going on and is simply waiting for you to bring up the subject again. While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering that, please contact PFLAG (pflag.org), an organization that can answer some of your questions and help you discuss the matter with your parents.

Dear Annie: I am writing to you because I am so angry. I was unhappy at my job after seven years. The insurance was the only good thing about it.

My friend â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carolynâ&#x20AC;? had been after me for years to come work with her.

She was always saying how much better her job was. The money was good, and the insurance was the same. So I changed jobs. But, Annie, as soon as I went to work there, Carolyn became someone I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. She is mean, lazy, jealous and never has anything good to say. She spends her workday playing online games, chatting with online friends and taking naps.

It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long to realize that I had made a huge mistake. When I told Carolyn that I was not learning enough on the job, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to

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And the insults never stopped. She said I only got the job because they were looking for people who were neither young nor attractive. (She should know.) She never missed an opportunity to humiliate or belittle me. It only took one week to hate that job and realize the one I left wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so bad, but there was nothing to do but tough it out.

After seven months, I was laid off due to lack of work. I honestly believe I worked myself out of a job. I later found out that I was the third person she has done this to. It is like a sick game she plays. Everyone knew this but me. I am so angry with myself for being so stupid.

I am 56 years old with diabetes, and Carolyn knew how much I needed the insurance. I am amazed at how little help is out there for people like me.

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Dear Annie: Here is another response to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wondering,â&#x20AC;? who inquired how to ask about an inheritance.

I wish my parents had spent their money on their dreams. They worked so hard for them. Dad often talks about how much he will be leaving to us â&#x20AC;&#x153;kids.â&#x20AC;? It makes me sad that he has lived such a frugal life saving for us. I wish he had taken Mom to Europe like she always dreamed. Someday, when my loving parents are gone, I will make that trip to Europe for them. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wishing It Was Visa Versa Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

HOROSCOPES Monday, Nov. 19 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Jodie Foster, 50; Meg Ryan, 51; Ted Turner, 74 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today, Mercury is in a rather harsh aspect with Pluto. Our minds are so probing right now that we tend to mistrust every piece of information coming our way. Our doubtful thoughts might cause a wave of suspicion. Luckily, the Moon is in a dazzling aspect to Jupiter, which offsets this tough aspect. It encourages us to be more optimistic, forgiving and forward-looking.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, you are not afraid to say what is on your mind. You might speak fast and be strongly ASTRO opinionated. The upcoming year DOYNA will be best utilized if you will have to accomplish some profoundly required tasks. Your concentration levels will be at an ultimate high.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you are involved in a business, this is a great time to attract new potential partnerships.

You could get the recognition for your efforts at work and your enthusiasm will skyrocket as a consequence. You are in a total bliss!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t jump the gun as of yet!

You are not in one of the best possible situations where you could evaluate properly and judge carefully some shared finances that relate you to a partner. You might have to reexamine your long-term acquisitions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You deeply honour your privacy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your sacred place and you are quite comfortable where you are. Yet, you might find that your day will be disrupted by some activity or social event or, you will evoke the simple desire to evade your workday and do something pleasurable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One-on-one relationships might drain at this time. You believe that you are not being entirely understood and yet, you need the other personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affection and admiration. Postpone the disagreements or serious talks for another day as right now, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more likely to act on impulse.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a certain gratification stemming from work related activities which makes you look radiant and positive. Everyone can bet that you are the one they can rely on. Urges to purchase gifts and acquire pleasurable goods are highly possible right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On the domestic front, you seem to have found the motivation to carry out some issues. The concentration and the determination help you stay

focused. Learn to accept that you can grow and evolve as a person even if refrained financially. New wisdom can be so enlightening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some disruptions or unwelcomed surprises at work can create some tension in you.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moodier than usually. On the plus side, your partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income could increase or, possibly, your own revenues are getting a beautiful boost.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some past connections or some inhibited feelings of remorse might drain you temporarily. But, when it comes to your one-on-one relationships, you see nothing but a field of glory! Your cheerfulness is infectious.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You evaluate your material necessities and you realize that they might not reflect your true wants. However, your superiors admire you and they are quite more tolerant and easy on you than usually. Your relationship with them seems almost flawless. Utilize this energy towards a promotion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are more hopeful for your future. Despite some discordance during your day, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re filled with enough amount of zest to enjoy any fun-loving activity. Relationships with children are highly favourable right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You keep your emotions on the private side right now. The desire to be connected with someone on a deeper and more spiritual level will evoke in you the want to bring prosperity within your own household.

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860

Red Deer Mini Job Fair Wednesday, November 21 9:00 a.m. – Noon

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:

Alberta Works Centre 2nd Floor, First Red Deer Place 4911 – 51 Street

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

More Information: Call 403-340-5353

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

• • • •

Come for refreshments, bring your updated resume, and speak with employers

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

272053K22

403.309.3860 2804 Gaetz Ave., Red Deer

• • • •

Competitive Wages Annual work boot reimbursement RRSP Plan Benefit Package Sick Days Tuition reimbursement program for apprentices Monthly Bonus

850

Trades

Participating Employers:

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

r CBI Home Health r Cameron Driver Education r Canadian Blood Services r Central Alberta Refugee Effort r Central Alberta Tile One r Diversified Staffing r Ensign Energy r Investors Group r McLevin Industries

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

www.southsidereddeer.com

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r Pizza Hut r Securitas r Sun Life r TMS Wireless r The Place to Mortgage r United Parcel Service r Westridge Cabinets

271915K19-20

Two full time, permanent positions in Red Deer, AB From $29.75/hr to $33.00/hr

850

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS

(Volkswagen Master Technician Required)

Trades

272178K21

850

Trades

271994K21

850

Trades

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300

Accounting

1010

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

Contractors

1100

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 302-9210.

Handyman Services

1200

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

ASSOCIATIONS

Personal Services

1315

GET HEALTHIER LOSE WEIGHT LIKE CRAZY And GAIN ENERGY mygreatshapetoday.com/ roseandwarren (403) 986-3974

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Massage Comm/res. Locally owned.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca Therapy FREE removal of all kinds Seniors’ Escorts of unwanted scrap metal. * NEW * Executive Touch.

No household appliances Services Relaxation massage for Cleaning 403-396-8629 *LEXUS* 403-392-0891 men. 5003A - Ross St. ATT’N: SENIORS INDEPENDENT Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 348-5650 YARD maintenance, snow Are you looking for help ALL-CLEAN shovelling, 403-318-7625 on small reno’s or jobs, Exp’d, reliable, reasonable CELEBRATIONS CHINESE MASSAGE such as, new bathroom rates. Jane 403-755-7292 HAPPEN EVERY DAY new owner, free parking, Moving & sink, toilets or trimming IN CLASSIFIEDS 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 a.m.- Storage small trees. Call James 9 p.m. 7 days a wk.

403- 341-0617 Phone 403-986-1691 EROTICAS PLAYMATES Contractors BOXES? MOVING? Girls of all ages HELPING HANDS SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315 Gentle Touch Massage www.eroticasplaymates.net For Seniors. Cleaning, 4919 50 St. New rear entry, 403-598-3049 cooking, companionship BRIAN’S DRYWALL Painters/ lots of parking 403-341-4445 in home or in facility.

Framing, drywall, taping, LEXI, Blonde, Babe, 27. No Call 403-346-7777 textured & t-bar ceilings, Decorators MASSAGE ABOVE ALL Better For Cheaper with a 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 Agency Fees 403-396-8884 WALK-INS WELCOME Low Price Guarantee.

LAUREL TRUDGEON Sinfully Sweet Seductive 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 helpinghandshomesupport.com COUNTERTOPS Residential Painting and Beauties.

403-550-0732 Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 Colour Consultations. mydiamondgirls.org VII MASSAGE 403-342-7801.

DALE’S Home Reno’s Feeling overwhelmed?

Welding Free estimates for all your Hard work day? Come in PAINTING BY DAVE reno needs. 403-506-4301 and let us pamper you.

Interior, Exterior, New Fireplaces Pampering at its best.

Construction. Comm/Indust. WELDING. Shop/portable.

OVERHEAD DOORS & #7 7464 Gaetz Ave.(rear 2 Journeyman w/over 50 403-391-4144 operators installed 391-4144 entrance if necessary) yrs exp. %15 discount for TIM LLOYD. WETT certified.

Tired of Standing? www.viimassage.biz RMD RENOVATIONS seniors. Free estimates.

Inspections, installs, Find something to sit on In/Out Calls to Hotels Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. chimney sweeps & service All work guaranteed. in Classifieds 403-986-6686 Call Roger 403-348-1060 403-307-4798 403-340-0513

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1165

1280

1372

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1100

1310

1175

1410

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

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

BUILDERS

HEALTH & FITNESS www.antlerhillelkranch.com Peak Performance VA 227-2449 www.liveyourlifebetter.com Lose weight naturally with Z-Trim www.dontforgetyourvitamins.net The greatest vitamins in the world www.matchingbonus123.usana.com the best...just got better!! www.greathealth.org Cancer Diabetes DIET 350-9168

JOB OPPORTUNITIES www.workopolis.com Red Deer Advocate - Job Search

PET ADOPTION

www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

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

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

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

www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments

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

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

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

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

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

COMPUTER REPAIR

WEB DESIGN

www.albertacomputerhygiene.com

affordablewebsitesolution.ca

AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

19166TFD28

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 D3

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CIRCULATION CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life Within the towns of Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303

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. NGLEWOOD Ingram Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Langford Cres.

Law Close/ Lewis Close

Service Runner (Part Time)

As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to delivery newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle is provided.

Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. or longer, and/or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m..

Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. or longer Submit resume, indicating “Service Runner Position”, along with your drivers abstract immediately to: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com or mail to: Human Resources 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 or fax to: 403-341-4772 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.

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

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

Community Support Worker Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program. Incld’s GED, Career Planning & Work Experience.

Funding may be avail. which incl. tuition, living allowance, and books.

403-340-1930 Academic Express Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca CUSTOMER SERVICE A locally owned industrial supply company is looking for an energetic person for inside sales. E-mail resume to mark@ aesreddeer.com

Employment Training

Please contact QUITCY

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

X-Static is now accepting applications for P/T Experienced Door Personnel Apply in person, after 3 pm Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION * Oilfield Construction Supervisors * Oilfield Construction Lead Hands * Stainless and Carbon Welders * B-Pressure Welders * Pipefitters * Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators * Experienced oilfield labourers * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1 H2S Alive ( Enform), St. John (Red Cross) standard first aid) & in-house drug and alcohol tests are required.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or Fax to 780-865-5829 Quote job #66962 on resume Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

LABOURER/OPERATIONS ASSISTANT - Tracking, Filing, Data Entry, Management Skills & experience, Proficient with Word, Excel.

Excellent verbal & written communication skills Loading, unloading materials up to 100 lbs.

Available day, evening, weekends and on call.

Own Transportation. Email: custbulk@xplornet.com or Fax 403-340-2250 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

900

Farmers' Market

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

Firewood

1660

Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold!

1830

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

2 P.B., F, Manx kittens, 6 wks., Calico, $50 each obo 403-340-3338

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

5 FREE KITTENS,3 black, 2 grey,Blue Russian Tuxedo X, very cute, ready for good home/farm/acreage, good mousers, litter trained 403-886-4852 403-588-6505

Also BEAUTIFUL affectionate young F. cat, needs loving afternoon delivery in Household home. To give away Town of 403-782-3130 Appliances Springbrook SIAMESE 1 day per wk.

APPLS. reconditioned lrg.

ALSO BELANISE No collecting!! selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. (3) KITTENS FOR SALE warr. Riverside Appliances $60 each obo.

403-342-1042 Please contact 403-887-3649 QUITCY B.B.Q. Patio Chef

1710

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

complete with propane tank and cover, like new, used once. $100.

403-314-2026

Household Furnishings PHONE BOOKS

Earn extra money for Xmas by delivering the new Yellow Pages Phones books into Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, & Innisfail. Must have own vehicle. This is door to door delivery. Can start immediately, no selling involved, part time.

Call 1-800-661-1910 THE Society of Filipino Workers in Alberta is looking for temporary workers who for some reason lost their jobs to help them find new employers and help them process their work permit free of charge.

There is an opening in Red Deer to work as a cook in a Restaurant & Pub this coming Jan. 2013. For more info: Please call: Shan at 1-780-933-6518 or email at: gmesa_18@live.ca

920

Career Planning

RED DEER WORKS Build A Resume That Works!

APPLY ONLINE www.lokken.com/rdw.html Call: 403-348-8561 Email inford@lokken.com Career Programs are

FREE

for all Albertans

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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

1550

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

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

1720

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

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

1840

Dogs

LABRA DOODLE PUPS F 1 $700; F1 B $900 2 YR health Guaranteed. awesome bloodlines, ready now until Christmas Hold with deposit.

Ph. 403-919-1370 306-792-2113 www.furfettishfarm.ca

1860

Sporting Goods

CCM SPORTS EQUIPMENT BAG, $10.

403-347-5316 TREADMILL, Weslo WCTL model #35090. $200.

Exc. cond. 403-783-2653

1900

Travel Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

6’ NORTHERN FIR CHRISTMAS TREE & STAND. Very good cond. $35. 403-346-4926 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 MANUALS, hardcover books (8) for older vehicles from 1962 - 1973. All Chev, GMC, Pontiac & Buick etc. $25. ea. obo.

403-783-2653, 783-0074

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

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

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3060

Suites

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS. Clean, quiet bldg.

Call 318-0901.

YOU Looking?

2 & 3 bdrm. suites.

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

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

AVAIL. Jan. 1, main flr, updated Westpark home, 4 bdrms, 1 1/2 baths, dbl. heated garage, bonus rm., w/ fireplace, fridge, stove, shared laundry. 1 yr. lease, no pets, n/s. $1550 rent /d.d ph. or text 403-391-2292

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. Main Flr. Hewson Ave. N e e d s n e w f i l t e r, $ 1 5 ; 3 bdrm. 2 bath, No pets. tailgate protector & cargo NOW $1475 incl UTIL. organizer (new) for Ford Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Ranger club cab, both for $20; 4 garage sale sign UPPER Duplex. 3 bdrm, h o l d e r s , w o o d w / m e t a l 2 bath. 5 appls. & central spikes for easy set up; $2. Vac. Johnstone Crossing. ea.; 10 litre gas can, $6; 403-346-4314 special made Ice fishing pick, $35; large spider plant, needs repotting, $7; Manufactured large rubber plant, $8; 1 Homes 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

3190

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

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homes

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Houses For Sale

Roommates Wanted

3080

NEWER split level on a quiet street in Sylvan Lake.

Accommodations in exchange for housekeeping. Female only. Call 403-864-4435.

3090

Rooms For Rent

BY OWNER 1300 sq. ft.

1/2 duplex located in The 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

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

403-346-7920 for appt. to view NEW HOMES! 403.342.4544 MasonMartinHomes.com

Acreages

Warehouse Space

3140

9.5 ACRES, newer house & garage on pavement, 587-877-1159

4090

Manufactured Homes

Income Property

4100

UNIQUE 3 businesses, 3 suites, 403-342-0353

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wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Cars

5030

A MUST SEE!

20,000with Intro

2007 LINCOLN MARK LT 4x4, lthr., nav., $26,888 348- 8788 Sport & Import

$

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable 264155J1-K30

Renter’s Special

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

2 & 3 bedroom

modular/mobile homes in pet friendly park

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

$

849

has relocated to /month

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

264152J1-K30

272825K19-L30

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

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www. eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403-885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

At

www.garymoe.com

Starting at

- Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers

2009 Dodge Caravan, exc. c o n d . , 11 2 , 0 0 0 k m , $11,900 obo **SOLD**

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585

Misc.

Automotive

5240

THE Last Ride Auto Undertakers

Classified. It’s the easy-to-access, information-packed marketplace visited regularly — by all kinds of consumers.

Sell it.

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

403-347-5500

FREE Cable is expanding its facility to double production.

5070

Buy it.

$

www.lansdowne.ca

Vans Buses

Deceased vehicle removal service 403-343-6377

Sharon (403) 550-8777

880

2001 DODGE Ram 1500.

Q/cab. loaded 403-596-6995

WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

Only

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

MUST SELL

By Owner $7,000.

Sharon 403-550-8777

2007 PONTIAC G6 SE sedan. Lady driven ,loaded. 103,000 km. $7300. 403-348-9746

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

2008 FORD F-350 LARIAT 4x4, turbo diesel, htd. lthr., sunroof, nav., $35,888, 348-8788 Sport & Import

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

4860 SQ. FT. dock level warehouse. Dock levelers on all overhead doors #130, 4770 Riverside Drive Phone Gordon 403-350-7619

3040

2008 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, 39000 kms $23888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 airbags with compressor, $19888 3488788 Sport & Import

3120

Burnt Lake Industrial #310, Burnt Park Way. 12,960 sq. ft. on 2 acres 30 ft. ceilings, 4 - 5 ton cranes. 600v power.

Phone Gordon 403-350-7619

2010 DODGE Power Wagon 2500 SLT 4x4, winch $26,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

4050

4160

3130

5050

2009 F250 HD 4x4 XLT FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, Super crew, loaded, command start, great shape inside & prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 out $10,900. 403-348-9746 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

1 BDRM. bsmt, shared kitchen, prefer employed or Lots For student. Avail. Nov. 30.

403-342-7789, 358-0081 Sale CLEAN, quiet, responsible, FULLY SERVICED Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 res & duplex lots in Lacombe.

Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or Stores/ subtrades who wish to become Commercial home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820 1400 TO 2240 SQ. FT.† 4C, 6842 Gaetz Ave N Phone Gordon 403-350-7619

Industrial

Trucks

4020

QUIET LOCATION

Riverside Apts.

5040

MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2008 TOYOTA Highlander, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Limited edit. in exc. cond., 1 owner, no pets, n/s, V6, Sharon 403-550-8777 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

Large 1 bdrm. adults only.

Heat/water/parking incl.

Call 403-342-2899 2 bdrm., balcony. 3 appl., No pets. Only $995 + Elect.

Hearthstone 403-314-0099

SUV's

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm.

Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820

2 Bdrm. Apt. Lawford

You Looking?

AGRICULTURAL

Mobile Lot

ACROSS from park, 3 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls. Rent $975/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. Dec. 1, 403-304-5337

Large 1 bdrm. adult suite.

Heat/water/parking incl’d.

Call 403-342-2899

1760

PASTRY cooler, stainless DRESS, blue suede leath- steel, 4’l, 23”w, 31”h, 2 er, size 12 with matching shelves, runs but not coolpurse. $45. Red suede ing $50 403-728-3485 leather jacket & skirt, size 1 2 ; $ 6 5 ; b l a c k l e a t h e r SINGER sewing machine, pants, size 12, $55; black portable, Ingenuity 7436 suede leather dress, size model. Asking $150. obo.

403-783-2653 12, $45. 587-272-0937

Misc.

Help

FISH TANK

60 gal. tank & black stand, all accessories as well as a full stock of South African Cichilds (and babies), 3 cat fish & one large plecostomos.

New Fluval 405 filter, canopy with lights, & heater all replaced within the last year.

Great Christmas Present!!

Cost for everything if buying new would be over $1400. Asking $550.

403-346-7778 or 403-506-7117

Cats

1700

3030

Kirsch Cl. 2 Bdrm.

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

Health & Beauty

Condos/ Townhouses

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

1650

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

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for The Town of Olds No collecting!

Packages come ready for delivery!

1810

Pets & Supplies

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

AFFORDABLE

Building Supplies

270636K9-27

1630

Homestead Firewood

DOOR SECURITY

SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres.

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Major retailers take Quebec to court

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Several major retailers are taking the Quebec government to court over the provincial language watchdog’s insistence they modify their commercial brand names to include some French.

The retailers include some of the biggest brand names in North America — Walmart, Best Buy and Costco. Their lawyers are expected in Quebec Superior Court on Thursday.

Quebec’s language watchdog, The Office Quebecois de la Langue Francaise, wants the retailers to change their signs to either give themselves a generic French name or add a slogan or explanation that reflects what it is they’re selling.

The changes are outlined on

a website run by the language agency that gives businesses options on how to change their names. For example, Walmart, a household name on the retail scene that doesn’t really have a French equivalent, could change its signs to “Le Magasin Walmart.”

But retailers say the language laws have not formally been changed and they will ask the courts to decide whether the language office has the right to make new demands.

According to Section 63 of Quebec’s French Language Charter, the name of a business must be in French. But it hasn’t generally been applied to trademarked names.

So some companies have taken steps to change their name — like Kentucky Fried Chicken, which is known in Quebec as “Poulet Frit Kentucky.” But others, like Wal-

mart and Best Buy, have set up shop under the same name that appears elsewhere in the world.

Nathalie St-Pierre, vicepresident for the Retail Council of Canada’s Quebec branch says the province wants to change the rules without having modified the law.

The six companies taking legal action include Walmart, Costco, Best Buy, Gap, Old Navy and Guess. They are represented by two law firms.

St-Pierre says all have complied with the rest of Quebec’s language requirements for many years. She says they’re now being forced to comply with a new interpretation of an old law.

And she questions the point of the whole battle.

“You know the brand, you know the colours, you know the sign,” St-Pierre said of the

famous company logos.

“That’s the work that’s done behind setting up a trademark and there are brands that stand on their own and need no description.”

The legal battle comes as the minority Parti Quebecois government does hope to tighten the province’s language law and expand the use of French at work.

The government is expected to seek new restrictions on who can attend English-language junior colleges, and also extend the language law to smaller businesses.

It’s unclear which of the legislative changes would actually be adopted because the PQ only has a minority in the legislature, and little support from opposition parties on the issue.

But the push for businesses to change their signs

started earlier, last year under the then-Liberal government, amid controversies over whether the use of French in Montreal was declining.

A year ago, the language watchdog announced it was embarking on an awareness campaign aimed at getting to companies to comply.

The plan featured a website that told companies they had a number of choices.

They included coming up with a descriptive slogan or line in French to identify themselves. Companies could also opt for a French version of the name or use a French/ English version, with the French appearing more predominantly.

Martin Bergeron, a spokesman for Quebec’s language watchdog, would not comment on the matter as it is before the courts.

MacKay calls on Russia to help put an end to Syria war ASKING RUSSIA TO USE INFLUENCE TO END CIVIL WAR INSTEAD OF STANDING ON THE SIDELINES

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Debra Stuart holds the hand of her father, 90, at Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre in Toronto on Oct. 28. Stuart and several other families have concerns about the level of care their relatives are receiving at the facility.

Sunnybrook Veterans Centre facing criticism over neglect

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Articles about complaints of substandard care at Canada’s largest facility for war veterans have prompted several more people to come forward with stories of neglect.

Some involved injuries to the frail elderly, who live out their last days and months at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre.

John Marriott said his family was appalled this spring when they found his ailing 96-year-old father-in-law with a bloody mouth, and discovered his front tooth had been knocked out.

Sunnybrook’s explanation, he said, was that the virtually immobile man had somehow wriggled his way out of bed and fallen.

“We’ve been so traumatized by all of this,” Marriott said. “It’s like ’One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ lite.”

The new complaints, as was the case previously, come mostly from part of the 500-bed vets centre that houses the most infirm vets rather than the part which resembles a pleasant retirement lodge.

Some, fearing reprisals, agreed to speak only on condition of strict anonymity, making it difficult to

verify their accounts. Others were less reticent.

Oma Anirood said she was dismayed to discover her husband, Charles Taylor, 92, was left strapped in a wheelchair in a second-floor “K-Wing” hallway in his own waste for hours on end.

“If you are walking and you have your faculties, it’s not a bad wing,” she said. “But if you don’t know what you’re doing, and you can’t make decisions it’s horrible.

It’s better you die. No point living.

Who wants to sit in feces and a wet diaper all day?”

At one point, she said, she pointed out that her husband’s roommate — a man without immediate family to visit him — had bed sores after days of lying in bed.

“This guy hasn’t got out of bed for like five days,” she said she told a manager. “They’re pushing the food down his throat and leaving him in bed.”

Sunnybrook, which calls it’s care exemplary, did act on that complaint, Anirood said.

Spokesman Craig DuHamel said the facility could not respond to patient complaints through the media but was always open to discussing issues with family. One worker at the hospital said most

nurses are caring and do their best but there are too few staff to look after the extremely frail patients. The woman, who asked not to be identified because she is afraid of losing her job, said vets are frequently left in hallways.

“I see them just sitting in one corner for hours. It’s really sad,” she said. “They’re sitting there with their dirty diapers. It’s a lack of staff.”

She said it’s commonplace for three nurses to be trying to feed 15 or 16 vets, and she contradicted Sunnybrook’s claims that patients are never left alone, saying she found one man choking recently with no one around to help him.

The Canadian Press articles outlining the complaints of several relatives about the treatment of their loved ones prompted the minister of veterans affairs to order a full-scale audit of the centre, and sparked adamant denials of any problems from Sunnybrook.

Senior managers blamed the complaints on a handful of malcontents, and pointed to surveys showing sector-leading patient and family satisfaction.

“It’s not true,” said one woman, who came forward after seeing a Sunnybrook representative dismiss the concerns.

HALIFAX — Defence Minister Peter MacKay called on Russia on Sunday to exert influence to end the Syrian civil war, accusing Russia of standing on the sidelines while Syria is “coming apart at the seams.”

MacKay told a press conference at the Halifax International Security Forum that Russia — one of Syria’s most important allies — should use its weight to end the conflict.

“We know in Syria there are countries like Russia that could be far more proactive, who could exert considerable influence and use their weight with the (Syrian President Bashar Assad) regime to end the violence,” MacKay said just after giving his closing remarks at the three-day conference.

“If Russia truly wants to be embraced as a democratic, productive member of the world community, this is a time for them to show the right stuff.”

Russia has backed Syria at the United Nations Security Council by repeatedly vetoing resolutions aimed at pressuring the Syrian government to end the war.

MacKay said Prime Minister Stephen Harper has recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but did not go into the details of the discussion.

On Saturday, U.S. Sen. John McCain told the security conference that he was “ashamed” as an American over the U.S. non-action in Syria.

MacKay reiterated Sunday that Canada has no plans for a military intervention in Syria.

“I... believe that there is still further diplomatic paths we can pursue. I think a military intervention is always a last resort,” said MacKay. “I think Syria is something we can’t take our eyes off, in spite of what may be going on right now in Israel.”

The ongoing threat of war in the Middle East was at the forefront of the conference in Halifax over the weekend, which drew about 300 delegates from more than 50 countries.

For the past several days, the Gaza Strip has been under fire by Israeli rockets. About 70 people have died, including civilians.

On Sunday, Palestinian medical officials said an Israeli missile flattened a two-storey house in a residential neighbourhood of Gaza City, killing at least 11 civilians, mostly women and children.

MacKay reaffirmed Sunday that Ottawa is standing behind Israel, saying that the country “has the right to defend itself.”

“A country has a right to exist, and part of that existence means protecting your population, which is what Israel is desperately trying to do,” said MacKay. Canada and Israel have recently signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding covering defence and industrial initiatives, as well as information-sharing.

Montreal group hacks away at corruption one spreadsheet at a time MORE THAN 100 TAKING ON CORRUPTION IN CITY BY USING COMPUTER PROGRAMS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Armed with little more than their laptops and a trove of government records, a small army of activists in Montreal has dedicated itself to tackling the city’s corruption troubles.

The group, which gathered at a downtown community centre to pore over spreadsheets and city council minutes last week, is part of a growing movement in Canada that sees open data as a key way to make governments more efficient and honest.

“To fight corruption in the 21st century, you have to use 21st century technology,” said Jonathan Brun, co-founder of Quebec Ouvert, which organized the Montreal meeting.

“In order to do that, you have to use data.”

More than 100 people, many of them computer programmers in their 20s and 30s, gathered for a “hackathon” — a marathon for computer hackers.

The idea was to help uncover shady transactions by sifting through municipal records. It meant designing computer programs that can show trends or connections across thousands of documents.

Connecting the dots is no easy task.

Testimony at Quebec’s ongoing corruption inquiry suggests a complex system of bid-rigging and kickbacks that involves political parties, civil servants, construction bosses and the Mafia.

Untold sums of public money have been squandered on projects that cost more than warranted.

The mayors of Montreal and Laval have stepped

down amid the turmoil.

During last weekend’s workshop, participants were broken up into small teams and each came up with its own plan to use the data.

Josee Plamondon, a digital librarian by profession, was part of a team working to turn a database of city contracts into something more visually compelling — a diagram that would show how key figures in municipal contracts interact.

“I can imagine that citizens, when they see this, will want to ask questions and make comments,” she said, promising to post the final result on her personal blog.

“The more you shine a light, the less you can keep things hidden.”

The Montreal hacker group isn’t alone.

Open data projects are sprouting up in cities across the Canada.

So far, the projects have ranged from the practical — an automated text message to remind you it’s garbage day — to the scientific, like one study of how rising sea levels will affect coastal areas in British Columbia.

The possibilities are nearly endless, says one open data advocate.

David Eaves, a Vancouver-based public policy expert, said publicly available government documents can be a huge to help to charities, think-tanks and businesses trying to plan for the future. Governments themselves stand to gain too, he said.

When it comes to exposing corruption, Eaves said

making records available is an important first step.

“From a pure credibility perspective, I actually think this matters,” Eaves said in a phone interview.

“If you want to show your organization or society deals with corruption well, (what helps) is actually making these records transparent.”

Eaves, who sits on the federal government’s open government advisory panel, said Canada has made more public records available in recent years but more remains to be done.

“I’d say we’re, like, ankle-deep now,” he said. “It’s as if we put our toe in and no sharks bit us. I think there’s a long way to go still.”

James Turk, a U.S. program developer who attended the Montreal hackathon, sees open data projects as a way to monitor government at all levels.

That’s increasingly important, he says, as traditional media sources suffer from cutbacks.

His organization, the Washington, D.C.-based Sunlight Foundation, created an online database where all campaign finance contributions are collected in one place. Another site provides information at the state level on upcoming legislation or committee meetings that tailor to individual interests.

“It’s tracking what is influencing government,” he said.

Brun had no illusions that a crew of computer programmers could end Montreal’s endemic corruption troubles overnight. At the very least, though, making the information public could help restore trust in the city.

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Obama defends Myanmar visit SAYS VISIT WAS SIGN OF PROGRESS BUT NOT A FULL ENDORSEMENT

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BANGKOK, Thailand — On the eve of his landmark trip to Myanmar, President Barack Obama tried to assure critics that his visit was not a premature reward for a long-isolated nation still easing its way toward democracy.

“This is not an endorsement of the government,” Obama said Sunday in Thailand as he opened a three-country dash through Asia. “This is an acknowledgement that there is a process under way inside that country that even a year and a half, two years ago, nobody foresaw.”

Obama was set to become the first U.S. president to visit Myanmar with Air Force One scheduled to touch down in Yangon on Monday morning.

Though Obama planned to spend just six hours in the country, the muchanticipated stop came as the result of a remarkable turnaround in the countries’ relationship.

The president’s Asia tour also marks his formal return to the world stage after months mired in a bruising re-election campaign. For his first postelection trip, he tellingly settled on Asia, a region he has deemed the region as crucial to U.S. prosperity and security.

Aides say Asia will factor heavily in Obama’s second term as the U.S. seeks to expand its influence in an attempt to counter China.

China’s rise is also at play in Myanmar, which long has aligned itself with Beijing. But some in Myanmar fear that China is taking advantage of its wealth of natural resources, so the country is looking for other partners to help build its nascent economy.

Obama has rewarded Myanmar’s rapid adoption of democratic reforms by lifting some economic penalties.

The president has appointed a permanent ambassador to the country, also known as Burma, and pledged greater investment if Myanmar continues to progress following a half-century of military rule.

But some human rights groups say Myanmar’s government, which continues to hold hundreds of political prisoners and is struggling to contain

ethnic violence, hasn’t done enough to earn a personal visit from Obama.

Speaking from neighbouring Thailand, Obama said Sunday he was under no illusions that Myanmar had done all it needed to do. But he said the U.S. could play a critical role in helping ensure the country doesn’t slip backward.

“I’m not somebody who thinks that the United States should stand on the sidelines and not want to get its hands dirty when there’s an opportunity for us to encourage the better impulses inside a country,” Obama said during a joint press conference Sunday with Thailand’s prime minister.

Even as Obama turned his sights on Asia, widening violence in the Middle East competed for his attention.

Obama told reporters Sunday that Israel had the right to defend itself against missile attacks from Gaza. But he urged Israel not to launch a ground assault in Gaza, saying it would put Israeli soldiers, as well as Palestinian citizens, at greater risk and hamper an already vexing peace process.

“If we see a further escalation of the situation in Gaza, the likelihood of us getting back on any kind of peace track that leads to a two-state solution is going to be pushed off way into the future,” Obama said.

The ongoing violence is likely to trail Obama as he makes his way from Thailand to Myanmar to Cambodia, his final stop before returning to Washington early Wednesday.

Obama will meet separately in Myanmar with Prime Minister Thein Sein, who has orchestrated much of his country’s recent reforms. The president will also meet with longtime Myanmar democracy activist Aung Sun Suu Kyi in the home where she spent years under house arrest.

The president, as he seeks to assuage critics, has trumpeted Suu Kyi’s support of his outreach efforts, saying Sunday that she was “very encouraging” of his trip.

The White House says Obama will express his concern for the ongoing ethnic tensions in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state, where more than 110,000 people — the vast majority of them Muslims known as Rohingya —

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U.S. President Barack Obama and Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra toast during an official dinner at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday. have been displaced.

The U.N. has called the Rohingya — who are widely reviled by the Buddhist majority in Myanmar — among the world’s most persecuted people.

The White House says Obama will press the matter Monday with Thein Sein, along with demands to free remaining political prisoners as the nation transitions to democracy.

The president will cap his trip to Myanmar with a speech at Rangoon University, the centre of the country’s struggle for independence against Britain and the launching point for many

pro-democracy protests. The former military junta shut the dormitories in the 1990s fearing further unrest and forced most students to attend classes on satellite campuses on the outskirts of town.

Obama began his Asian tour on a steamy day in Bangkok with a visit to the Wat Pho Royal Monastery. In stocking feet, the president and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton walked around a golden statue of a sitting Buddha. The complex is a sprawling display of buildings with colorful spires, gardens and waterfalls.

M23 rebels close in on Congo capital GOMA, Congo — A rebel group believed to be backed by Rwanda advanced to within two miles (three kilometres) of Goma, a crucial provincial capital in eastern Congo, marking the first time that rebels have come this close since 2008.

Congolese army spokesman Col. Olivier Hamuli said the fighting has been going on since 6 a.m.

Sunday and the front line has moved to just a few miles (kilometres) outside the city. After more than nine hours of violent clashes, the two sides took a break just after 3 p.m., with M23 rebels establishing a checkpoint just 100 metres (yards) away from one held by the military in the village of Munigi, exactly 1.8 miles (three kilometres) outside the Goma city line.

M23 spokesman Col. Vianney Kazarama initially said the rebels would spend the night in Goma. In the afternoon after the fighting stopped, he said, “We can take Goma easily now, we have pushed the Congolese army back over 10 kilometres (six miles) in one day.”

“We are confident that we can take Goma and then our next step will be to take Bukavu,” he said, referring to the capital of the next province to the south.

The M23 rebel group is made up of soldiers from a now-defunct rebel army, the National Congress for the Defence of the People, or CNDP, a group madeup primarily of fighters from the Tutsi ethnic group, the ethnicity that was targeted in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. In 2008, the CNDP led by Rwandan commando Gen. Laurent Nkunda marched his soldiers to the doorstep of Goma, abruptly stopping just before taking the city.

In the negotiations that followed and which culminated in a March 23, 2009, peace deal, the CNDP agreed to disband and their fighters joined the national army of Congo.

They did not pick up their arms again until this spring, when hundreds of ex-CNDP fighters defected from the army in April, claiming that the Congolese government had failed to uphold their end of the 2009 agreement.

Reports, including one by the United Nations Group of Experts, have shown that M23 is actively being backed by Rwanda, which is providing financial support, arms as well as fighters. The reports indicate that the new rebellion is likely linked to the ongoing fight to control Congo’s rich mineral wealth.

On Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon called Rwandan President Paul Kagame “to request that he use his influence on the M23 to help calm the situation and restrain M23 from continuing their attack,” according to peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous who spoke at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Saturday.

The latest clashes broke out Thursday and led to the deaths of at least 151 rebels and two soldiers. On Saturday U.N. attack helicopters targeted M23 positions in eastern Congo.

North Kivu governor Julien Paluku said Saturday that the Congolese army had earlier retreated from Kibumba, which is 30 kilometres (19 miles) north of Goma, after thousands of Rwandans, who he says were backing the rebels, attacked early Saturday.

“Rwandan forces bombarded our positions in Kibumba since early this morning and an estimated 3,500 crossed the border to attack us,” he said Saturday.

In downtown Goma, panicked residents came out to try to get more information on what was happening. A 45-year-old mother of five said that she has nowhere to go.

“I don’t really know what is happening, I’ve seen soldiers and tanks in the streets and that scares me,” said Imaculee Kahindo. Asked if she planned to leave the city, she said: “What can we do? I will probably hide in my house with my children.”

Hamuli, the spokesman for the Congolese army, denied reports that soldiers were fleeing.

In 2008 as Nkunda’s CNDP rebels amassed at the gates of Goma, reporters inside the city were able to see Congolese soldiers running in the opposite direction, after having abandoned their posts. The Congolese army is notoriously dysfunctional with soldiers paid only small amounts, making it difficult to secure their loyalties during heavy fighting.

In their march toward Goma, the M23 rebels caused an entire refugee camp holding an estimated population of 60,000 to bolt. The camp was created in July, housing villagers fleeing the first wave of M23 clashes. All that remained in the camp on Sunday afternoon were personal belongings scattered around skeletons of tents made of eucalyptus branches,

stripped of their plastic sheets.

“We are fighting three kilometres from Goma, just past the airport. And our troops are strong enough to resist the rebels,” said Hamuli. “We won’t let the M23 march into our town,” he said. Asked if his troops were fleeing, he added: “These are false rumours. We are not going anywhere.”

U.N. peacekeeping chief Ladsous said that the rebels were very well-equipped, including with night vision equipment allowing them to fight at night.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the resumption of hostilities by the M23 and called on the rebel group to “immediately cease its attacks and any further military advances” toward Goma, according to a statement released by Ban’s spokesperson on Saturday evening.

“The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the devastating humanitarian consequences of the fighting that has led to the displacement of at least 60,000 people, many of whom are fleeing toward Goma,” the statement said.

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Wedding businesses expect boom from approved laws MILLIONS IN ECONOMIC REVENUE EXPECTED FROM LEGALIZING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN MAINE AND WASHINGTON

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PORTLAND, Maine — In the two weeks since Maine voters approved a law allowing same-sex marriage, Clay Hill Farm has been getting phone calls and emails from gay couples inquiring about open dates and wedding packages at the restaurant and wildlife sanctuary, a popular wedding spot in York.

The law won’t go into effect for more than six weeks, but already couples from in and out of state have called, said Jennifer Lewis-McShera, who heads the wedding department there.

Clay Hill Farm puts on dozens of wedding ceremonies a year, as well as receptions and rehearsal dinners, and provides catering services to wedding parties at other locations.

Legalizing same-sex marriage can only help, Lewis-McShera said.

“It will increase business in this area because we’ll attract more couples from Boston and the New York metropolitan area who now can have the wedding of their dreams in Maine,” she said. “This puts Maine on the map.”

Add the coast of Maine, the banks of the Chesapeake Bay and the shores of Lake Washington to gay wedding destinations. Next month and in January, laws go into effect in Maine, Maryland and Washington that allow same-sex marriage. They’re the first

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states where voters approved such laws, rather than legislators or courts.

Nearly 18,000 same-sex couples in those states will exchange vows in the first three years after the new laws are in effect, estimated The Williams Institute, a national think-tank at the UCLA School of Law, and the laws should generate at least $166 million in wedding spending in the three states over the next three years from in-state couples alone, boosting tax revenues and creating new jobs.

Wedding-related spending for in-state couples is projected be about $16 million in Maine, $63 million in Maryland and $89 million in Washington.

The numbers go up when figuring in out-of-staters who travel to those states to be wed. In Maine, for instance, the new law could boost the state economy by $25 million and create up to 250 new jobs in the coming three years, said Lee Badgett, research director at the Williams Institute and an economics professor at the University of Massachusetts.

So many people have ties to Maine through vacations, summer camps while growing up or seasonal homes, said Portland wedding planner Diane York.

A lot are attracted to Maine for weddings and receptions because of its beaches, old New England churches and lighthouses, such as Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, which went into service in 1791 and has been called one of the most-photo-

graphed lighthouses in the country.

“Now Maine will be able to make its case: This is beautiful, you should come here to get married,” Badgett said.

The average cost for a wedding nationally is about $27,000, and about $2,000 less in Maine, York said.

Other states that have legalized gay marriage have benefited economically as a result. Same-sex marriage is legal in Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and the District of Columbia.

Vermont and Massachusetts now include sections on their state tourism websites that include information about gay marriage. Even honeymoon capital Niagara Falls has gotten a lift from same-sex weddings and honeymoons.

In Maine, Pam Remy of South Portland and her partner of 13 years, Karen Weiss, have just begun to plan for a late summer or early fall wedding. They’re looking into pastoral settings in southern Maine to host the wedding and are hoping to have up to 200 guests.

The to-do list is the same that same many couples face when planning a wedding: find a venue, print invitations, hire a photographer and arrange for food and entertainment. Remy, 44, says they have to find a place soon because venues are being booked quickly.

San Francisco looking at nudity ban in public places

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco may be getting ready to shed its image as a city where anything goes, including clothing.

City lawmakers are scheduled to vote Tuesday on an or-

dinance that would prohibit nudity in most public places, a blanket ban that represents an escalation of a two-year tiff between a devoted group of men who strut their stuff through the city’s famously gay Castro District and the supervisor who represents the area.

Supervisor Scott Wiener’s

proposal would make it illegal for a person over the age of 5 to “expose his or her genitals, perineum or anal region on any public street, sidewalk, street median, parklet or plaza” or while using public transit.

A first offence would carry a maximum penalty of a $100 fine, but prosecutors would

have authority to charge a third violation as a misdemeanour punishable by up to a $500 fine and a year in jail. Exemptions would be made for participants at permitted street fairs and parades such as the city’s annual gay pride event and the Folsom Street Fair which celebrates sadomasochism.

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MEXICO CITY — Mexican federal police who ambushed a U.S. Embassy vehicle, wounding two CIA officers, were not investigating a kidnapping in the area, the attorney general’s office said Sunday, contradicting the official police explanation of the shooting.

The CIA officers were heading down a dirt road to a military installation south of Mexico City on Aug. 24 with a Mexican navy captain when a carload of gunmen opened fire on their SUV with diplomatic plates and gave chase. More vehicles joined in the pursuit, and the armoured SUV was riddled with bullets.

The two CIA officers, who have not been identified, received non-life threatening injuries. The captain was not injured.

Mexican federal police maintain it was a case of mistaken identity since the officers were investigating a kidnapping of a government official in the area. Police suggested the officers might not have noticed the vehicle’s diplomatic plates and thought they were shooting at criminals.

But on Sunday assistant prosecutor Victoria Pacheco Jimenez said the federal officers charged with attempted murder in the case were not working on a kidnapping at the time.

Pacheco said there was a kidnapping but “objectively it is unrelated to the investigation.”

She said the investigation has shown that it was a direct attack on the U.S. Embassy vehicle carried out by 14 federal police officers, all of whom have been detained.

Arrest orders were issued for four commanding officers for allegedly planning the attack and ordering agents to lie, but they have sought legal protections and remain free. A fifth commanding officer accused of covering up evidence has given his declaration to a judge and been released on bail.

All the gunfire came from the gunmen, discounting versions that the embassy vehicle fired first. The bulletproofed SUV was struck by 152 bullets, 40 per cent reaching the driver and passenger-side windows after the vehicle had come to a stop.

Pacheco didn’t give a reason for the attack.

U.S. and Mexican officials have told The Associated Press that evidence points toward an intentional attack, perhaps ordered by a drug cartel.

A senior U.S. official has said there was strong circumstantial evidence that the officers were working for organized crime in a targeted assassination attempt. He spoke on condition of anonymity.

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