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Redford denies wrongdoing PREMIER SAYS SHE DIDN’T DIRECT GOVERNMENT BUSINESS TO EX’S-HUSBAND’S LAW FIRM BY DEAN BENNETT THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford denied Wednesday that she used her former job as justice minister to funnel a $10-billion lawsuit contract to a firm that employs her ex-husband. Redford admitted she wrote a memo in 2010 recommending the contract go to a consortium of law firms that included her ex-husband Robert Hawkes’ firm. But she told the house during question period that the memo simply reflected her thinking at the time and that the final decision to go with the consortium was made by Verlyn Olson, who succeeded her when she quit cabinet in 2011 to make her successful run for the PC party leadership. “That memo truly reflected what needed to be considered,” Redford told the house. “The government of Alberta four months later — when I was not the minister of justice — I presume

considered the same factors and that’s why the decision was made.” Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith and NDP Leader Brian Mason said regardless of the outcome, Redford showed extremely poor judgment by weighing in at all on a contract that could benefit her ex-husband. Hawkes has remained close to Redford professionally as an adviser and was the head of her transition team when she became premier in the fall of 2011. “Did you not realize that it was inappropriate, at the very least, for you to be involved in a decision that would likely involve a substantial financial benefit to your ex-husband?” Mason asked Redford. Redford, a lawyer herself, sat still in her chair on the front benches through the questioning by the Wildrose and Mason, her hands clasped in front of her, eyes staring off into the middle distance. She answered some of the questions and deflected others to current Justice Minister Jonathan Denis. But when Wildrose critic Rob Anderson, who is also lawyer, suggested Redford’s actions violated her

duties to the legal profession and could be a matter for the law society to deal with, her demeanour changed. Anderson said: “How can I feel comfortable (filing a complaint) when the president-elect of the Law Society of Alberta itself happens to be Carsten Jensen, senior partner in — you guessed it —the exact law firm that you awarded the tobacco contract to. The tangled web never ends, does it?” Redford bounded to her feet. “This is getting absolutely absurd,” she replied. “If this person (Anderson) who theoretically should understand what the law society is, is now prepared to malign the legal profession in this province, then I have no idea where this discussion is supposed to go. “But I’ll tell you that if this ‘honourable’ member decides to make a complaint, go ahead!” she said as her cabinet members and backbenchers cheered.

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“What I see here with people who move to town is they tend to come for work, and sometimes they’ll commute as far away as Angola or Yemen, and of course Fort McMurray and the Northwest Territories.” Low-cost housing is only part of Rimbey’s appeal, said Ibbotson, explaining that the town offers amenities that many other Central Alberta communities can’t match. “We have pretty much all of the major services. We have a hospital, we have doctors, we have police, we have three schools.” Rimbey also has a wealth of recreational facilities, added Ibbotson, as well as resources for retirees.

A Red Deer anesthesiologist testified on Wednesday that she gave a teen with cerebral palsy a higher than usual dose of an anesthetic drug before his dental surgery. Under questioning during a civil trial in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, Dr. Alayne Farries said she usually gives patients with cerebral palsy a smaller amount of a neuromuscular blocker than someone without the condition. Less is given to those with cerebral palsy because they can be harder to wake up after surgery. Farries told Calgary lawyer Brian Devlin she normally would have given a dose of around 0.3 to 0.4 milligrams per kilogram of body weight for a case like Shawn Gallant’s. Instead, he got the standard dose of 0.6 milligrams per kilogram. The drug is given to surgery patients after they are asleep so a tube can be run into the trachea to provide oxygen. Devlin is representing the parents of Shawn Gallant in a lawsuit that alleges Farries was negligent by administering “inappropriate anaesthetic medications” considering the surgery involved and Gallant’s pre-existing conditions. The suit also alleges Farries failed to properly monitor his condition or take appropriate steps after complications arose after the surgery, which took place in Red Deer when he was 18 years old. As a result the family alleges, Gallant’s condition later deteriorated significantly and he is no longer capable of communicating, watching TV or other normal pursuits and will require 24-hour care for the rest of his life. The family is seeking care costs and medical expenses, as well as $325,000 for pain and suffering. Devlin asked her if she realized Gallant had received the higher dosage when it proved difficult to wake Gallant up fully and get him breathing on his own again after surgery to remove his wisdom teeth in September 2004. Reversal drugs had to be administered twice when Gallant proved slow in coming out from under the effects of the anesthesia. Farries she did not become aware of the discrepancy until she reviewed medical records after the February 2008 discovery for the lawsuit.

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Rimbey among cheaper options for a home BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Looking for an affordable family home? You might want to start your search in Rimbey. A report prepared by Coldwell Banker Canada concludes that the average list price of four-bedroom, two-bathroom houses in the Central Alberta town during the first half of this year was the second lowest among 74 Canadian communities. Only Windsor, Ont., was found to be less expensive than Rimbey. Rimbey’s average price was calculated at $201,950, while Windsor came in at $170,991. Rimbey Mayor Sheldon Ibbotson said the affordability of his town’s residential real estate is attracting people, including some who work elsewhere.

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Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival volunteer Kelly Edgecombe holds two of the many paper snowflakes that will decorate the Sylvan Lake Arena this weekend during festivities Friday and Saturday. The festival kicks off Friday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. and runs through to 10 p.m. with a variety of performances, public skating, a Santa Claus parade and fireworks off the pier on Lakeshore Drive. On Saturday the festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast with Santa and run through the day until 6 p.m. For more information of weekend events call Graham Parsons at the Sylvan Lake Hockey School at 403-887-2575.

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REDFORD: Insults fly It was another angry session of the legislature, with high-decibel insults flying across the aisle between the government benches and the opposition Wildrose. When Government House Leader Dave Hancock jumped to his feet for a third time to register a breach of parliamentary rules, Anderson shouted, “Sit down, Dave.” The PCs then shouted down Anderson, one of whom appeared to mock his religion. “That’s a Mormon!” hollered one of the backbenchers. The jab could be heard in the gallery and on the audio recording of the proceedings, but it was not clear who yelled it. The controversy around the tobacco lawsuit arose Wednesday when CBC aired a report detailing how the Justice Department in 2011 hired International Tobacco Recovery Lawyers, or TRL, a consortium of law firms from Florida, Ontario and Alberta. Among the firms in the consortium is Calgary’s Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes, or JSS, in which Hawkes employed. CBC released a memo written in 2010 by Redford to her Justice officials commenting on the three shortlisted candidates for the contract to sue tobacco firms. The government aims to recover $10 billion in health treatment costs from tobacco-related illnesses.

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structing two police officers. Judge Barry Singer found that Const. Dylan Lisson and Const. Christine Talloden were “not acting in the execution of their lawful duty” when they approached Keith Walliser, Clifford Hamilton, and Jeffrey Tysdal on the Broadway Bridge on Aug. 12. Court heard Walliser, Hamilton and Clifford were off-duty and play fighting after celebrating a birth-

Farries’ statement of defence says Gallant was monitored properly and his oxygen levels were high and he left hospital in good condition later that day. Laurie Goldbach, a lawyer acting for Farries, asked her if she considered the neuromuscular blocker amounts given as an “error.” Farries replied the dose was “not that high.” Earlier during questioning from Goldbach, Farries said that Gallant’s time under anesthesia was “unremarkable.” There were no problems with oxygen levels and the length of time it took to wake him up was not a concern as long as he was properly ventilated and monitored as he was. “We know cerebral palsy patients are slow to wake up,” she said. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Monica Bast will hear closing arguments from lawyers for both sides on Friday. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

RIMBEY: Has a lot going for it Carol Clark, owner of Red Deer-based Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty, agreed that Rimbey has a lot going for it, including small-town charm. “It’s a community that I’d move to,” she said. “It’s a friendly town and it’s affordable.”

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Clark said the two Coldwell Banker Realtors who serve the Rimbey market, Wendy Stevenson and Jeff Collins, confirmed that the type of house considered in the Coldwell Banker survey has been a hot seller. “They said that four beds, two baths are the ones that are selling the most and are more affordable.” Many people, said Clark, are happy to commute from a town like Rimbey if it means getting more house for their money. Red Deer was ranked 35th on the Coldwell Banker list, with an average price of $326,151 for a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. Lacombe was next at $326,226, while Rocky Mountain House came in 44th with an average price of $343,476. Calgary and Edmonton were 55th and 62nd respectively, with Calgary’s average $409,900 and Edmonton’s $468,474. The highest average price among Alberta communities belonged to Fort McMurray, at $608,655. That was good for 69th spot. Ontario accounted for five of the 10 lowest-price communities on Coldwell Banker’s list, with three others in Atlantic Canada. At the other end of the affordability scale, British Columbia claimed the top three spots, with Vancouver the highest at $1,876,414. The averages were based on Coldwell Banker listings between January and June 2012. Communities had to have at least five applicable listings to be included. “Although home prices have reached record highs in many markets across Canada, there are still affordable options available to home buyers, especially those who are able to work from home, or who make the decision to trade location for commute,” said John Geha, president of Coldwell Banker Canada, in a news release. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police in Mississauga, Ont., have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a man charged in an alleged gas-and-dash incident in which a gas station attendant died. Peel Regional Police say Abdullahi Mohamoud of Mississauga did not appear in court and was last known to be in the Edmonton area.

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day at a bar. Lisson testified he intervened when he saw one man tackle another and ended up being pushed and punched as he tried to make an arrest. The Crown had argued the officers had good reason to believe they were witnessing an assault and acted as expected given the situation. But the defence argued Lisson was not justified in becoming physically involved.

Saskatoon firefighters found not guilty of assaulting police during ‘play fight’ Accused in alleged gas-and-dash fatal SASKATOON — Three Saskatoon firefighters may be in Edmonton: Ontario police have been found not guilty of assaulting and ob-

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Playing goal Mountview Elementary School Grade five student Ben Perreault pokes the puck of the stick of Red Deer Rebel Mathew Dumba as his teammate Devan Fafard stumbles Wednesday afternoon. The students played host to six players from the Western Hockey League Red Deer Rebels for a lunch hour game of floor hockey. The students have been luck over the past two weeks after also getting a chance to play floor hockey with Pittsburgh Penguins Brandon Sutter just last week.

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Sometimes a fresh start is needed after a great personal loss. Red Deer’s renowned ceramicist Alain Favre and his wife Colleen, who tragically lost their son Michaud nearly three years ago, are moving to Turkey to start an exotic new chapter in their lives. “We’ve heard nice things about the people and the culture in Turkey,” said Alain, who was artist in residence at Red Deer College and also attended the ceramics program Alain Favre there. On Jan. 7, 2010, the Favre’s 20-year-old son was found outside in a wooded area near Taylor Drive. His death due to hypothermia was deemed accidental. Besides seeking a change of scenery after two decades in Red Deer, Alain and his wife also wanted to be closer to their daughter, who is moving to Berlin, Germany. Alain plans to teach English as a second language in Turkey and Colleen is also looking into a teaching job there. In preparation for their overseas move, the Swissborn ceramicist is holding a final Christmas sale of his pottery. Pieces have retailed at Calgary’s Glenbow Museum Shop and across the country. Some are known for a distinctive bison design. An open house sale will be held in the garage of the Favre’s home at 3515 45th Ave. on Saturday from 9 to 5 p.m. Alain said he’s been busy making tons of mugs and other functional pieces “The shelves are full, the kilns are full and (I’m) firing at maximum speed.” The ceramicist will be selling what’s left over from the sale throughout December. Alain helped found the annual Fire and Earth equinox celebration that runs March 21 at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. He was former president of the Red Deer Pottery Club and president of the Alberta Potters’ Association from 1998 to 2000. Alain remains undecided about whether to continue making his pottery in Turkey, but plans to check out a few areas of the country that are known for ceramics production. For more information about the sale, call 403-3527503. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Alberta still on track for $3-B deficit GOVERNMENT BLAMES GLOBAL ECONOMY ‘WE HAVE ONE CUSTOMER (THE U.S.) AND ONE WAY TO GET OUR PRODUCT TO THEM. ON THE OTHER HAND, OUR CUSTOMER HAS MANY DIFFERENT SUPPLIERS TO CHOOSE FROM. THIS ISN’T A GOOD SITUATION TO BE IN AND IT’S COSTING US.’

EDMONTON — Alberta is getting squeezed by volatile oil prices and stiff competition and remains on track to rack up a budget deficit as high as $3 billion this year, Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner said Wednesday. “Right now the difference between the world price for a barrel of oil and what our producers can get for their bitumen is about $28. Multiply that by about 2.5 million barrels a day and the math adds up very quickly,” Horner told reporters while he delivered the second-quarter 2012-13 budget update. Horner said Alberta is hampered by a lack of pipeline capacity to the U.S. and beyond. “We have one customer (the U.S.) and one way to get our product to them. On the other hand, our customer has many different suppliers to choose from. This isn’t a good situation to be in and it’s costing us,” he said. The forecast is for a deficit between $2.3 billion and $3 billion. It matches the first-quarter update, but is a far cry from the government’s original deficit projection of $886 million. The PCs have budgeted to raise $40.3 billion and spend $41 billion. Horner said at the halfway point, $18.9 billion has come in with expenses

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at $20.3 billion. Alberta will use the $5 billion in its sustainability fund piggy bank to cover any shortfall. Horner reiterated the government will take on more debt to pay for schools, roads and other infrastructure to meet the demands of province expected to grow to five million people in the next two decades. “That (growth) is essentially adding another city the size of Calgary to our province,” he said. Oil currently sits at US$86 a barrel, but the government expects it will average out around US$92 a barrel, which is still well under the original forecast of US$99 a barrel. Opposition critics say the government can’t be crying poor given that oil prices are still strong and the provincial economy is chugging along. Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith called it a “train wreck” budget from

Rural electric service accuses Fortis of causing static An ad campaign by a southern Alberta electrical association accuses power provider Fortis Alberta of trying to “undermine rural Alberta growth” by casting doubt on a merger vote this week between two rural electrical co-ops. The South Alta Rural Electrification Association provides distribution and retail power service for 2,700 rural homes, farms and irrigation projects in several areas of southern Alberta, including Cypress County near Medicine Hat and Redcliff, around Bow Island, Claresholm, Taber and Nanton. Its members will vote today on whether to join forces with the Central Alberta REA — a move the group says will reduce costs and improve service. Advertisements appeared in the 40 Mile (County) Commentator and the Medicine Hat News this week stating that Fortis is misrepresenting the merger and interfering in an internal matter. Baynish Bassett, the general manager of the South Alta REA, says that Fortis mailouts characterize the deal

Catholic board votes to allow HPV shots THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Calgary Catholic School Board has voted to allow school-based vaccinations for the HPV virus. The vote reverses the board’s long-standing policy that did not allow Grade 5 and Grade 9 girls to get the shot. In October, the district agreed to re-evaluate its position and asked school council parents for their opinion. Ninety-one of the 104 parent councils consulted told the board they were in favour of allowing HPV vaccinations to take place in schools. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical and other deadly forms of cancer, but opponents argue that it promotes promiscuity. In order to receive the vaccine a student will be required to have written consent from parents.

as a desperate measure that will put members’ investment at risk, and that’s not the case. Fortis Alberta spokeswoman Jennifer MacGowan said the company held drop-in sessions for REA members to speak with officials in Taber and Claresholm to give them information. “We simply want to ensure the members are making an informed decision,” said MacGowan. “We’re providing the option to operate their systems, and we have the capacity to make that happen. A vote was scheduled for the Central Alberta REA in Innisfail on Wednesday night, and the southern REA will hold its meeting this afternoon in Lethbridge.

Advocates say Alberta should invest in quality public child care their soon-to-be released social policy framework.” Using data from a new national study on child care, the group says Alberta’s per capita funding for children from newborn to 12 years old is the sixth lowest of all provinces. The group also says the increase in the number of child care spaces over the past six years has not kept pace with the increase in the number of children under the age of six.

THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — An advocacy group says an increasing number of families are unable to access or afford child care in Alberta because the province underfunds the system. Public Interest Alberta has launched a new advocacy campaign calling upon the Conservative government to invest in building a quality public early childhood education and care system. Bill Moore-Kilgannon, executive director of the group, says “the time to speak out is now so that the government will address the growing crisis in child care as part of

It also says 50 per cent of all child care spaces in Alberta are for-profit as there is no government support for expanding not-forprofit and public daycare. The group says the subsidy rate for lowincome families is not keeping pace with the increased costs of childcare, so many low-income families cannot afford to put their children in licensed care. Calgary Outreach coordinator Julie Hrdlicka

says the figures clearly show why so many young Calgary families are unable to afford the high costs of childcare. “It is time the Alberta government invested properly in building a quality public early childhood education and care system that will actually reduce the costs of quality care and address the critical needs of our growing population,” she said.

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a government that is now seeing $531 million going out the door every year in borrowing charges. “We have a government that is overseeing one of the strongest economies in North America (but) can’t balance its budget,” said Smith. “They’re talking about 2.5 per cent job growth, 4.5 per cent unemployment — the lowest in the country — retails sales up 9 per cent, 3.7 per cent GDP growth, 5 per cent increase in business investment. “This is a government that has always relied on energy revenues to bail them out of their overspending, and this time it’s not working for them.” Smith said the PCs allowed public sector wages and jobs to become bloated in the years of billion-dollar budget surpluses and now won’t address it. “(There are) layers and layers and layers of senior executives and middle managers, all of them with a free rein

on their expense accounts (and) all of them with massive compensation packages,” she said. NDP Leader Brian Mason said the government is going down a path of spending and borrowing that can’t be sustained and the price will ultimately be paid by Albertans. “We have forgone billions of dollars in revenues through unnecessary tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Albertans as well as continuing to have the lowest royalties in the world. “The result is we’re going to see not only broken promises but program cuts coming forward in next spring’s budget, and I think Albertans better be prepared to see that.” Liberal finance critic Kent Hehr said the Tories simply refuse to make hard choices. “Be progressive: build schools, build roads, build hospitals, but you can’t keep doing it on fossil fuel resources and now debt,” said Hehr. “They’re trying to be gutless wonders. It’s a term we use in hockey where guys would score goals in a 7-2 game. Where were they in the tough times when they had to make the tough call?” Horner said the government is on track to find $500 million of in-year savings and will not contemplate new taxes or tax hikes.

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Losing focus on the job Mary Anne Jablonski wants to focus on serving her constituents in Red Deer North, never mind all the political bickering. It’s a lofty goal, and one that parliamentarians at all levels in this country too rarely strive for — or attain. The problem, of course, is that the bickering goes to the root of what is wrong with the system: a lack of transparency, accountability and respect. Just imagine the chaos that would occur at your workplace or your home if it was dominated by such a climate. Too few members of Alberta’s legislature, for example, seem interested in conducting themselves in the way that Jablonski suggests. The same critique can also be applied to far too many members of all parties representing Canadians in Ottawa. “My job is to represent the people of Red Deer North and to work for them,” the Progressive Conservative MLA told the Advocate last week when asked about the Opposition Wildrose Party attempting to solicit funds from an Olds College administrator, in violation of fundraising rules.

OURVIEW JOHN STEWART “I have issues I have to take back to the legislature and get some work done for them,” she said. “This sort of stuff I don’t think makes any type of progress. I don’t think it’s positive in any way, shape or form.” That’s pretty succinct. And it’s a message worth heeding if you are a public representative — except, of course, that it runs smack into the reality of party politics, particularly when a majority government is involved. If you were going to build a model of effective government — where representatives are accountable to voters, where issues are openly and honestly debated, and decisions are made in a transparent fashion — it would look far more like the municipal framework than the parliamentary one. But party politics have turned provincial and federal decision-making into an in-camera game, in which decision-making rests with cabinet and, occasionally, caucus of the party in power. And an on-camera game, in which

fingers are pointed and disparaging words are spoken, often quite apart from the business of governance. The opposition, for the most part, are left to poke at government members during question period, and through the press. If they want answers to their questions, and the questions that voters are asking of them, then these are the available forums. It is not uncommon, of course, for cabinet ministers (the prime targets during question period) to obfuscate, stonewall or simply disappear. This week, the Wildrose Party released a wanted poster, seeking an unlikely suspect: Premier Alison Redford. Her crime? Ducking the legislature, and question period — or simply refusing to answer questions put to her in the house. NDP Leader Brian Mason says that Redford has answered just two of the last 17 questions put to her in the house. She has been in the house for only about half of the question periods since the spring. Redford is busy doing Alberta’s business elsewhere, with other leaders

at home and abroad, says Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk. By comparison, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith says that Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter has not missed question period this fall. While it’s not reasonable to expect Redford to be in the house at all times (selling Alberta abroad and defending our interests elsewhere in the country are vital roles of a premier), there should be a balance that shows respect for the process and the electorate. And let us not forget that Redford has repeatedly said that transparency is a cornerstone principle of her government. Yet increasingly, as the knives are drawn, Redford and the Conservatives seem to withdraw. They would be better served — and provide better service — if they took notice of Jablonski’s mantra: “I prefer to spend my time and my efforts working for the people who elected me.” What a refreshing — and uncommon — notion. John Stewart is the Advocate’s managing editor.

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The truth about government debt I am a Wildrose supporter, I even ran as a candidate for them in the last provincial election. I am also a chartered accountant and I would like to provide the ‘reasoned’ discussion that you requested in your editorial about the Wildrose Party and Danielle Smith’s reaction to the government’s plans of incurring new debt to finance capital. I was surprised by your characterization of government debt (in a recently Advocate opinion piece). Government debt is not like business debt because businesses intend to make money from the debt they incur. Government debt is not even like personal debt because people assume personal risk for their debts, and, people don’t take on debt with the intention of passing it on to their kids or grandkids. Politicians are more than happy to incur debt because they are not personally on the hook for it. Thus they can use debt funds to buy votes today at the expense of tomorrow’s finances, and they can happily pass any serious debt-related issues to the next guy. The government would have us believe that the debt and deficits they incur are for the purpose of meeting our most basic infrastructure and operational needs. This is a fallacy. Rational individuals pay for their basic and most important needs first. The debt and deficits that our government incurs actually finance items of greatest waste and least value. We should expect, first and foremost, that our government runs in an efficient manner with virtually no waste. Until this occurs, debt and deficits will serve only to reinforce the wasteful and inefficient actions of our government. It remains my steadfast belief that appropriate financial management of this province, including meeting our current and future infrastructure needs, can be achieved without raising taxes, drawing down savings, and/or incurring new debt. It is my hope that our current government and local MLAs would adopt this belief and not resign themselves to doing what is easy, as opposed to doing what is best. Your party did not campaign on driving this province back into debt. My message is a simple one, and one I hope you follow during the balance of your term: live within your means. Nathan Stephan Red Deer

Understanding Stephan’s frustration I understand how Red Deer city Coun. Chris Stephan is so frustrated. Mr. Stephan often times has come under fire from the editors of the Advocate, and much of it has crossed over the line and has been very disrespectful to him. There has even been a ridiculous reference liking Mr. Stephan and burning witches! One thing I can’t understand is Red Deer votes Conservative federally and provincially and yet we continue to vote in councils that would be considered very Liberal. Just a few examples; ● Extravagant $118 million Taj Mahal city yards ● $21.3-million parkade with a grass roof ● Overspend on water tower paint job (estimated $200,000 to $400,000) ● $1 million to the museum for a display (not including the storage expense) ● $1.4 million to RDC for lights upgrade and purchase of CAT theatre ● Fancy downtown bricks and downtown sign ● $100,000 temporary Ross Street Park ● $1.4 million for north end skate park ● $1.3-million Veterans Park ● Ballooning city government/administration ● The proposed $17-million revamping Taylor/ Ross intersection ● And, of course, $800,000 on bike lanes With some of these wasted dollars we could have paid for some of the 40 RCMP officers that we so desperately need. Unfortunately, the city has spent or is planning on spending nearly all its reserves and there is no contingency or rainy day fund and we are approaching

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$258 million in debt. The provincial government says we are allowed to have approximately $413 million in debt, however, that doesn’t mean we should! (Little known fact, the city has $1.339 billion in planned Capital spending plans over the next 10 years — 2013 budget information, www.reddeer.ca.) Chris Stephan has regularly been the only voice of reason on council; he has tried to slow down the pet projects and “legacy spending” by some council members. He has represented the taxpayer better than anyone on council, and for that I thank him. I can see how Mr. Stephan has become frustrated, I understand it and those who have missed the bigger picture will throw mud and try to put him down. I choose to see the bigger picture and see that he has represented me and my family well. I just hope his frustration isn’t so great that he will not run again! Ryan Handley Red Deer

Inclusion a failed education strategy How many of you would feel comfortable with your child’s education being sacrificed for the possible greater good of future students? As altruistic as I believe we are, I would wager no one would sign up for this. Well I certainly haven’t but this is exactly what is happening to my daughter. Over the past year, I have stood by as the transparency of her funding for “special education” has disappeared, as has her aide, to help in mainstream classes, and her individualized help in the special needs class. The “inclusive” education mandate our provincial government has adopted is being implemented and even administration can’t explain what exactly this means for my special student other than there is less accountability, less assistance — but this is all for

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her good and will improve her quality of education. My child is a guinea pig and so is yours. Wolf Creek Public Schools has a few pilot programs this year within the district and then next year, it’s a full-on inclusion mandate. This means special needs students in mainstream classes with or without an aide (my experience is without) in classes already bursting at the high school level with more than 30 students. My child, unfortunately, is not a squeaky wheel and I know she is just going to sit there with everything flying over her head. That’s fine for your students but you better hope there are not three extra special squeaky wheels in your child’s class. Every teacher is supposed to be a special needs expert and be able to increase their class size without feeling over-burdened. I understand inclusion has worked well for some special students in the past but special needs funding formulas no longer exist. The government has decided that they’d rather not have funding accountability for special needs students so basically my daughter no longer has special funding so don’t expect anything “special.” This is an experiment in education that the government is waging will work, with our children’s future weighing in the balance. Let’s hope lady luck is on their side because if not, there will be years of lost educational opportunity, over-burdened teachers, special students who may not reach their full potential either relegated to an understaffed special classroom or lost in the sea of mainstream education. Please get on the phone if this doesn’t sit well with you. Call call your MLA or local school board trustee. Paula ZoBell, Lacombe

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Most people in Quebec proud of Maple Leaf flag BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — A new poll suggests that while the Parti Quebecois government seeks to remove the Canadian flag from the provincial legislature, most people in Quebec view the Maple Leaf as a source of pride. The survey suggests that the flag the PQ wants to remove is viewed as a source of “personal or collective pride” by two-thirds of Quebecers. The online poll commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies asked respondents whether they considered different national symbols very important, somewhat important, not very important, or not important at all as sources of personal or collective pride in Canada. The survey said that when it came to the flag, 66 per cent of Quebec respondents answered yes — with 29 per cent calling it very important and 37 per cent calling it somewhat important. Twentytwo per cent said it was not very important, and only 10 per cent said it was not important at all. The Leger Marketing survey of 2,207 respondents — 656 in Quebec — explored how much pride Canadians have in 16 different symbols, accomplishment and events. The findings shine a light on public opinion in a province that has been sending mixed political messages lately: Quebec recently

elected the pro-independence PQ — but only with a minority, and at a time when polls suggest support for independence is low, while the PQ’s sister-party in Ottawa, the Bloc, was nearly wiped off the map barely a year earlier. The newly elected PQ quickly took steps to expel the flag from the national assembly, as it had during its previous stint in power. It faced more resistance this time. The PQ, holding a minority for only the first time in its history, has been forced to call a vote on the flag issue. The vote on whether to officially remove the Maple Leaf from the legislature’s upper chamber was scheduled to take place on Wednesday but was put off until Dec. 4. The PQ proposal appears headed for defeat, with the two main opposition parties signalling their intention to vote against it. Jack Jedwab, executive director of the Association for Canadian Studies, believes the threemonth-old minority government is using the flag dispute as a way to appease the party’s hardline sovereigntist base. “Right now, in a minority-government situation, they’re unable to make any meaningful progress with respect to the sovereignty option,” Jedwab said of the PQ’s decision to target the Maple Leaf. “I don’t think that they’re going at an issue that’s going to get them

a lot of sympathy, other than from their base.” The Canadian flag has had an on-again, off-again presence in the Quebec legislature’s committee chamber, also known as the Red Room. It is the only visible spot in the building where the emblem hangs. Marois’ government made a formal request to remove it earlier this month, on the 36th anniversary of the election of the first PQ government in 1976. That year, then-PQ premier Rene Levesque was the first to put the Quebec flag in the legislative chamber, the Blue Room, where the daily debates are held and votes are cast. In 1983, he put the Fleur-de-lis in the Red Room, used for ceremonial events and committee hearings. The Maple Leaf was eventually added to the Red Room by federalist Liberal premier Robert Bourassa when he returned to power in 1985. It was removed by successive PQ premiers before being brought back in 2003 after Jean Charest’s Liberals took power. Neither federalist premier, Bourassa or Charest, put the Maple Leaf in the legislative chamber, fearing a backlash from nationalists. The flag was on the move again last month when the PQ took it out of the chamber for its swearing-in ceremony, although it later reappeared.

U.S. secretary of state hopeful has substantial TransCanada interests BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — Susan Rice’s would-be path to the U.S. State Department hit another snag on Wednesday following revelations that she owns significant stock in Calgary-based TransCanada, the energy giant hoping to win approval from the Obama administration to build its Keystone XL pipeline. The State Department is in charge of making a final decision on the $7 billion pipeline since it crosses an international border. If Rice, the current U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is tapped to be Hillary Clinton’s replacement as secretary of state — and subsequently survives the nomination process in the U.S. Senate — she’d be in a potential conflict-of-interest situation. As first reported by On Earth, an environmental news website affiliated with the Natural Resources Defence Council, Rice holds substantial investments in several Canadian oil companies and financial institutions. Many of them stand to gain from both the pipeline and the expansion of Alberta’s oilsands. Financial disclosure records show that Rice, who’s married to a Canadian, owns stock valued between US$300,000 and $600,000 in TransCanada (TSX:TRP). The records also show that about a third of Rice’s personal wealth — estimated to be as high as $43 million — is tied up in oil producers, pipeline operators

and other Canadian energy companies. Rice is married to Ian Cameron, a television producer who once worked for the CBC. Financial disclosure documents show the couple has at least $1.25 million invested in four of Canada’s biggest oil and energy companies, including Enbridge, Encana and Suncor. Their investment portfolio, indeed, is swimming with Canadian firms, including the Bank of Montreal, the Bank of Nova Scotia, BCE Inc., Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian Tire, Maple Leaf Foods, Research In Motion, the Royal Bank of Canada and Royal Trust Corp. of Canada. The re-election of Obama has put Keystone XL back on the radar in the United States. The pipeline would bring 700,000 barrels of carbon-intensive oilsands crude a day from Alberta, through six states and to Gulf Coast refineries. The oil industry is cautiously optimistic the president will now approve the project he stalled in January, when he dismissed TransCanada’s application until after the November election. Presidetn Barack Obama cited concerns about the risks posed to an environmentally sensitive area in Nebraska by the pipeline’s original route. The president invited TransCanada to submit another application after rerouting the pipeline around Nebraska’s Sandhills, necessitating another State Department environmental review of the project.

Canadian ‘terrified’ of being abducted, returned to Egypt BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A Canadian who was sentenced to death in absentia Wednesday in Cairo over an antiIslam movie that caused deadly riots in parts of the Muslim world said he’s terrified of being kidnapped and spirited to Egypt. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Nader Fawzy denied any involvement in the “Innocence of Muslims,” saying the Egyptian government has long been out to get him because of his Coptic Christian activism. “Of course, I’m worried about this death penalty,” Fawzy said. “Who will give me guarantees that the Egyptian government will not try to kidnap me, to take me to Egypt?” Fawzy, 53, of Toronto, was one of seven Egyptian Coptic Christians convicted and sentenced to death Wednesday along with a Florida pastor for the lowbudget movie. The initial charges were brought in September during a wave of public outrage in Egypt over the amateur film, which was produced by an EgyptianAmerican Copt. The situation in Egypt is particularly precarious now as the Islamic government clashes with more Liberal forces, and arresting him would be a victory for the regime, he said. Even without a kidnapping, Fawzy said the Egyptian action has severely limited his ability to travel to any country which might detain him and extradite him to his native country. “They stopped my freedom to move,” he said. Fawzy said he planned to file a lawsuit against the Egyptian government in Canada for what he said was a wrongful prosecution. “Let them give me one (piece of evidence) that I had anything to do with that.” Fawzy, a jewelry-store manager and president of an international Coptic-rights organization, came to Canada in 2002 from Sweden. He lost his Egyptian citizenship when he became a Swedish citizen in 1992, he said.

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Nader Fawzy, left, speaks to media in Toronto after asking the police for protection on September 22, 2012. Fawzy says he’s terrified of being kidnapped and spirited to Egypt.

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one watch the afflicted person may inhibit the hiccups. He tried recording children hiccupping for his research and the mere act of being observed seems to have shut down the behaviour. “In fact, my first nine attempts to do this in every case the hiccupping stopped as soon as I turned the tape recorder on,” he says. “That’s my tape recorder cure.” Other cures he lumps into a category he calls neurological rebooting. So the water tricks, the swallowing of sugar, it’s all about having one primal motor pattern competing with, and over-riding, the hiccupping, he says. “In all of these cases, you’re having a strong sensory experience. And it’s unclear to me whether it’s the sensory component or whether it’s causing a swallowing or other response, where you’re triggering one response that’s blocking another.”

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A child drinks from a straw. One cure for hiccups involves plugging both ears by pressing on the tragus — the nub of cartilage that protrudes at the front of the ear canal — and then drinking an entire glass of water through a straw without pausing.

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ou drink too much, you eat the wrong thing — and suddenly you’re battling a bout of the hiccups. What’s up with that? Why do seemingly insignificant triggers sometimes prompt your body to produce weird and irritating noises in sequences? Why in some rare and unfortunate cases do those spells of involuntary hiccups last for a really long time — even sometimes years? The short and truthful answer: Science doesn’t know. Though they are a fairly common occurrence, especially in childhood, science doesn’t really know what if any purpose is served by fits of funny sounding intakes of breath that the medical world calls singultus and we call hiccups. “Hiccupping has no obvious function. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have one. But it hasn’t been discovered,” says Robert Provine, a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Provine studies the origins and social functions of some seemingly odd things humans do, like hiccupping. Earlier this year, he published a book on the topic called “Curious Behaviour: Yawning, Laughing, Hiccupping and Beyond.” While there isn’t a firm answer to why we do it, there are lots of interesting facts about hiccupping. Let’s start with what makes the unusual noise. Hiccups occur when two things happen in rapid succession. There’s a sharp and involuntary inhalation of breath, followed by the abrupt closure of the glottis, the opening between the vocal cords at the top of the larynx. “What gives the hiccup the ’hic’ sound is the glottis slamming shut,” Provine says. Hiccupping could be vestigial, something evolution inadvertently left in the mix as humans developed past the point where its purpose — whatever it was — was needed. Or it could be something we need in our early development, but grow out of as we age. Fetuses hiccup in the womb, from about the eighth week after conception. “It not only is present, it’s one of the most common of all prenatal behaviours. It’s more common than breathing movements,” Provine says. Premature babies hiccup a lot. In fact, a commentary on hiccupping that ran a number of years ago in the journal Gut said preemies spend on average about 2.5 per cent of their time hiccupping. The commentary, by Peter Kahrilas and Guoxiang Shi of Northwestern University Medical School, says both fetuses and premature babies have hiccupping spells that don’t seem to be triggered by an identifiable stimulus. “This suggests that during the perinatal period, when the respiratory tract needs to mature rapidly, hiccupping does have a survival value,” they say. “Perhaps hiccupping is essentially a programmed isometric exercise of the inspiratory muscles which are superfluous in utero but afforded no time for maturation after birth.” Kahrilas and Shi suggest that after birth, hiccupping may be a vestigial reflex. In fact, it’s known that the tendency to develop hiccups declines with age. Children hiccup more than adults and the frequency of hiccupping continues to drop as people move into old age, Provine says. The one exception: older men who have chest surgery sometimes develop intractable — prolonged — bouts of hiccups, he says. While hiccups are generally just an embarrassing inconvenience, after surgery they can actually get in the way of healing. Provine offers another genderbased hiccup oddity: After puberty, females hiccup more frequently than males, most commonly in the days before ovulation and rarely, apparently, during pregnancy. Hiccups generally come in series, either of relatively short duration — a few minutes — or quite a bit longer. How long? The record for the longest continuous spell of hiccupping is held by the late Charles Osborne, of Anthon, Iowa. Osborne hiccupped for 68 years, stopping two years before his death in 1991 at the age of 98. According to the Guiness Book of Records, Osborne hiccupped about 40 times a minute. That slowed to about half that in the later years of his spell. While hiccups are normally just an annoyance, persistent hiccups can be a sign of disease. The medical literature on hiccups suggests they can be brought on by a long list of ailments, including brain trauma and lesions, infections, peptic ulcers, central nervous system conditions, metabolic disorders and even anesthesia. Possible cures may be more numerous than the causes, the experts suggest. And what works for one person may not work for another. The letters to the editor section of the journal BMJ hosted a discussion of a “miracle cure” for hiccups in 2006. It involves plugging both ears by pressing on the tragus — the nub of cartilage that protrudes at the front of the ear canal — and then drinking an entire glass of water through a straw without pausing. Other proposed cures include drinking water from the opposite side of a glass, swallowing a teaspoon of sugar, or sipping lemon juice. Provine thinks merely having some-

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New Nature Conservancy land — foot access only? This time there were no “Use Respect — Hunting With Permission” signs; the lone sign on the tree beside the gate said “Foot Access Only” confirming my information that the two quarters had recently been purchased by the Nature Conservancy. Despite the sign, the trail in had obviously seen considerable recent vehicle travel, and I had to back out onto the pavement to let a rigful of camo-clad hunters drive out from where they should have been walking. For some hunters, unfortunately, the habit of trespassing is so ingrained that it becomes a sense of entitlement, making them see free and open foot access as an outrageous insult. In the ditch beside the pavement, two other rigs were parked and hunter foot prints went into some of the finest deer and grouse cover I know. Except that, across the pavement, is the Stonehouse-Pope Property, at least a section of prime aspen parkland, full of all manner of native flora and fauna. This tract is the result of a partnership of the Alberta Conservation Association, the Alberta Fish and Game Association and Ducks Unlimited. Again, foot access is freely allowed, and I could find evidence of a few deer hunters having walked in, but no evidence of anyone driving in. These magnificent preserves of biodiversity, twenty minutes from my home in Red Deer, are among the closest of the many tracts of prime habitat now protected, but public, in central Alberta— all over the province, in fact. Over the years I have recreated myself on many of these

properties in other seasons and other ways besides hunting: dog training, foraging for fungi, berries and hazelnuts and generally watching and photographing all manner of native flora and wildlife. Anyone can find these wild places by getting a copy of the Annual Adventure Guide published by the Alberta Conservation Association, by checking the website of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, www. natureconservancy.ca, or of the AFGA, www.afga.org for Wildlife Trust Properties. County maps are also of great assistance. But it wouldn’t be this column if it couldn’t give you all this good news without mentioning the bad that may lurk within it. The fact is that in too many jurisdictions, especially Alberta, these land conservancy groups can barely keep up with the rate at which prime human and wildlife habitats are being alienated, developed and destroyed. Recently, virtually with the stroke of a pen, Alberta turned 14,000 acres of priceless and rare native prairie grassland over to local governments which will hive it off as quickly as they can for “development,” meaning destruction. Ironically, some of the land conservation groups find themselves land rich and dirt poor of the money and manpower needed to oppose government abuse and misuse of our public land. But that is another whole column…. Bob Scammell is an awardwinning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@ telusplanet.net.

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One of my great pleasures at this time of year is chatting with the readers who drop by to pick up the books they have ordered. Generally, these are long-time readers of this column with interesting comments, questions and suggestions. Theme this year: is there any good news after a year of mostly bad news on the fish and wildlife and conservation fronts, both provincially BOB and federSCAMMELL ally? I need go back no farther for good news than a Nov. 15 headline in this paper, for the latest installment of an ongoing saga of good news: “Nature Conservancy Snaps up More Rare Land in Region.” So far this year the non-profit land trust, Nature Conservancy of Canada, has spent $5.2 million purchasing eight properties, totaling more than 2,000 acres in the Red Deer River Natural Area, including the vicinities of Pine, Buffalo and Goosequill/Hummock Lakes, to protect them from development. The money came from the federal government’s Natural Areas Conservation Program and TransCanada Corp. On a recent sunny weekend morning I set out to have a look at the closest of the new land buys, and immediately reminisced that I was traveling a route I often traveled in spring pre-dawns in the ‘60’s with Red Deer-based wildlife biologist and ruffed grouse expert, the late Dave Neave. At Dave’s designated stations we would stop, get out, listen, and count the number of grouse drumming sequences we’d hear in three minutes. In those days the drum rolls came so thick and fast they were hard to separate. We also hunted together often out there, and reduced the ruffie numbers minimally. Dave finished his career as CEO of Wildlife Habitat Canada in Ottawa, and I know he would be delighted with NCC’s and other land conservation group’s efforts in the Pine Lake area he loved so much. Eventually I turned off the pavement off Hwy. 816 just north of its intersection with Hwy. 42 into the same approach as I did in so many deer hunting pre-dawns years ago. Then, I would get out, open the gate, drive in and close the gate again, because I had permission of the owner, the late Ninian Lockerby.

Indoor plants help create a relaxing atmosphere. Flowering plants add a bit of sparkle and colour without being overwhelming. At a time of year when sounds, smells and decorations can become overpowering, flowering plants are a welcoming change of pace. Poinsettia, Cyclamen and Christmas Cacti, are colorful plants that are readily available during the holiday season. Poinsettias are grown in mass quantities making them very affordable. Over the last 30 years scientists have worked with the poinsettia which is a shrub in Mexico to develop a plant the plant that is sold today. Poinsettias are available in the original red as well as LINDA shades of pink, white, yellow TOMLINSON and bicolor. The size of plant varies with the pot. Larger containers usually contain more than one plant. Consumers also have the choice of buying poinsettias that are in mixed plantings. Poinsettias are fussy plants. If they are given too much water the leaves will turn a light green and fall off. If the soil is too dry the leaves will wilt and the bottom ones will fall. The best time to purchase on of these plants is when the outside temperature is above freezing. Even then it is best to double wrap the plant and have a warm vehicle waiting. Poinsettias react to cold weather and drafts by dropping leaves. Plants that are placed in bright light away from drafts and windows retain their leaves and bracts longer than ones that are not given these cultural considerations. Poinsettia plants are grown to last the holiday season and maybe a few weeks more. The process of forcing Poinsettias into blooms is more effort than most people are prepared to expend. Cyclamen are plants that need cooler temperatures and bright indirect sunlight. Theses mediterranean plants thrive in areas that are below 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) during the day and even cooler at night. Homes with automatic thermostats that drop down when no one is home during the day and at night can provide the correct climate. Given the correct climate cyclamen will bloom for a number of months. As summer approaches the leaves will die and the plant will become dormant. In the fall, when days become cooler, water the tuber to encourage it to break dormancy and to begin another cycle. Water Cyclamen when the soil is dry to the touch. Over watering will cause the tuberous roots to rot. When purchasing a Cyclamen look for one with a few flowers showing and a large number of flower buds hiding under the foliage. Flower color includes shades of pink, purple and white. Christmas Cacti are segmented succulents that thrive in warm moist areas. The plants are light sensitive which means they will set buds when they receive the correct amount of daylight and darkness. Christmas cacti can be confused with Easter Cacti, similar plants that bloom at Easter. Blooming time and slightly different shaped segments are all that differentiate the plants. These lines have been blurred by plant breeders and some plants will produce flowers at Christmas and Easter although one flowering session has fewer blooms. Christmas cacti are a succulent that requires a warm sunny location as opposed to a hot location in bright sunlight. Plants that have received too much sunlight will turn red. Water Christmas Cacti when the soil is dry to the touch. These plants will tolerate some drought but tend to look shrunken and wrinkled. Given the correct growing conditions, Christmas cacti will become a large plant with woody base and lasting for many years. Once the plant becomes too old it will die. Take time to think about what type of plant to buy for the holidays and where to place it. Plants that are not given the correct cultural considerations are rarely attractive.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; With a little planning, a little help and a lot of resolve, holiday entertaining doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to mean youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re too stressed out to enjoy your own party. Sometimes, said Michelle Morton, a professional organizer and busy mom of three in Raleigh, N.C., itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about attitude. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not the time to perfect being â&#x20AC;&#x2122;perfect,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is all about surviving with a smile on your face and at the end of the day making sure you enjoy it as well. If it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make you happy, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing it out of obligation, then cross it off your list.â&#x20AC;? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a go for hosting, try these tips for maintaining your sanity: Choosing the menu: Mary Giuliani, a highend caterer and event planner in Manhattan, does 60 to 75 parties from Dec. 1 to Dec. 22 each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mad Men and all the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s retro stuff is chic again,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means potlucks are cool. Plus these days, everybody wants to be a celebrity chef.â&#x20AC;? But, she cautions, know your crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re certain your guests wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy showing off their favourite casserole or the latest recipe they found online, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it.â&#x20AC;? Try a dessert party or serve mac-and-cheese with toppings instead, suggests Giuliani, with one signature drink as opposed to an open bar. Chef Jan Birnbaum, co-owner of EPIC Roasthouse in San Francisco, suggests preparing food youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made at least several times. Make lists: Morton has found success breaking to-do lists into categories and prioritizing each task, then syncing the tasks with her electronic calendar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel much better when I write things out,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I walk around with it all in my head I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t focus, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t head off to the market without a list, and plan to shop well in advance, Birnbaum adds. Fresh ingredients will stay that way purchased two days ahead. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to designate help. Putting on a party alone is foolhardy. Home decor: Whipping the house into shape for a party is always stressful. Giuliani suggests stocking up on votive candles to â&#x20AC;&#x153;give a little warmth without going crazy,â&#x20AC;? especially if you forgot to leave time to buy and arrange flowers. Dana Bowen, executive editor of Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine, says avoid buying decorations intended solely for the holidays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look around your backyard for pine cones or tree branches and turn them into centerpieces,â&#x20AC;? she suggests. Or try a tip from design guru Nate Berkus and reuse scraps of wrapping paper to cover your vases for a more festive feel without spending money. Aimee Beatty, the inhouse stylist for Pier 1 Imports, said focus when decorating on high-traffic areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Simple additions, such as garland to an entryway, adorning a table setting with ornament place card holders or perhaps adding beautiful embroidered pillows to the living room sofa can set the tone for the holidays,â&#x20AC;? she said. Loulie Walker, an event planner for the rich and famous in Manhattan, is also a mix-andmatch fan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For tableware, take an anything goes approach, such as family heirloom china next to big-box store plates, and mixing up linens and glassware,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Others can ignite your change YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO BE GOOD TO YOURSELF SO YOU CAN BE BETTER TO OTHERS â&#x20AC;&#x153;The greatest gift you can give somebody is your own personal development. I used to say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If you will take care of me, I will take care of you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Now I say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jim Rohn

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Evelyn Peltier, left, and Fern Kerr wait their turn as Gladys Butler plays a seven of hearts as the three women play a game of Canasta at the Golden Circle on Monday afternoon. The Golden Circle in Red Deer plays host to several drop-in card games each week, including crib on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., bridge singles at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, bridge partners at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays and military whist at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. For more information on activities at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, call 403-343-6074.

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Friday ● Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society presents Fiddler on the Roof at Ponoka United Church with dinner show performances on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8, and non-meal matinees on Dec. 2 and 9. Costs for dinner theatre shows are $40 for adults, $30 for youth ages six to 11 years, and $10 for children ages five years and under. Show only tickets cost $20 for adults, $10 for youth ages six to 11 years, and free for children ages five years and under. For tickets or information, phone 403-7834087, or email to klaglahachie@gmail.com. ● Central Alberta Dancers Club dance will be on Friday, Nov. 30 at Valley Centre Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person at the door. Music will be by Country Gold North. For more information call Henry at 403-347-1333 or Earl at 403-348-5015. ● Tree House Youth Theatre presents a Winter Wonderland Christmas Party at the Scott Block on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15. Families and coworkers can join in games and caroling, enjoy holiday treats and be entertained with a theatrical variety show. Tickets are $200 for a table of 10. To reserve your space or for more information call Janet at 403-986-0631 ● Momstown of Central Alberta will be at Parkland Mall by the fireplace with special guests from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 30, with story time and Christmas crafts. Participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Christmas Bureau. On Dec. 4 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Family Services will be hosting the Children’s Christmas Celebration with cookie decorating, crafts and more in the Parkland Mall food court. Each child will receive a free Santa gift bag. For more information call 403-343-8997. ● Slip, Sliding, No Way — workshop for active independent seniors will offer information on prevention, ball exercise routine, displays, snacks and more at Redwoods Retirement Residence on Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. Hosted by Finding Balance Red Deer. Contact Terri at 403-506-2666. ● Spirit of Sylvan Yuletide Festival will take place Nov. 30 from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Medican Multiplex and Sylvan Lake Arena. Unique Christmas gifts and goodies at the 45+ Farmers’ Market vendors, entertainment, gingerbread house competition, kids zone/crafts, live and silent auction, raffle and more. Also, Santa Claus Parade and fireworks on Friday evening. Check out the Facebook page at SpiritOfSylvanYuletideFestival or call Graham at 403-8872575 for more information. ● Rock For Santa — a benefit concert by Night At The Chelsea will be held at the Vat on Nov. 30. All proceeds go to support the Red Deer Food Bank. ● St. Patrick’s Community School Trade Fair will be held on Nov. 30. Vendor tables available for $40 with a donation to the raffle, or $60 without a donation. Set up at 2:30 p.m. Sale from 3:15 to 8 p.m. Contact Cheryl at cnichols@rdcrd.ab.ca. ● The Hub Fundraisers: Cosmos COP Christmas Fundraiser will be held Nov. 23 and 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. Purchase blankets, trees, dish cloth pants, angels, stove towels, wallets, oven mitts, and snow man sets; Dec. 7 and 14 from 12 to 3 p.m.: Christmas Poinsettia vouchers can be purchased. Voucher one is for a six inch pot for $20 each; voucher two is for a 10” pot for $50 each. You may have glitter prayed on and a bow added, as well as a decorative festive pot cover for no additional cost; Cowboy cookies and brownies in a jar will be sold for $12 with proceeds going to CARS Cougars for Self-Advocate Fundraiser; For more information call 403-340-4869. ● Sylvan Lake Santa Claus Parade will be held Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. with fireworks starting at approximately 8 p.m. from the pier. Please stay a minimum of 500 meters away from the firing zone. For more information or to volunteer call 403-872199 or visit www.sylvanlake.ca.

Saturday ● Medicine River Wildlife Centre 2013 calendar is now on sale for $20. Purchase a calendar and be entered to win a Great White Shark Adventure near San Francisco as grand prize. Pop by Parkland Mall Dec. 1 to

see Otis the Owl, who will be selling autographing his new children’s book, “Through the Eyes of Otis the Owl”. This is your last chance before Christmas to get your autographed copy. Contact Carol at 403-728-3467, or see. www.mrwc.ca for more information. ● Eckville Legion Dinner and Dance will be held Dec. 1. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with supper starting at 7 p.m., with dance to follow with music by the Badlanders. $25 per person. Get your advance tickets by calling Bill or Ellen at 403-7465897 or Loretta at 403-746-2684. ● Pioneer Lodge Art Market — Enjoy the warmth and charm of Red Deer’s historic Pioneer Lodge for coffee and snacks, to view and shop the collection of work by local artists, and chat with the artists on Dec. 1. Creations include raku-fired ceramics, functional pottery, watercolour and oil paintings, pastels, hand-painted silk scarves, handblown glass works and more. For more information call 403-391-2574. ● The North Pole Stroll — presented by the Downtown Business Association — A day and evening of fun, festive cheer and late-night Saturday shopping will be held Dec. 1. Kids karaoke will take place at the Hub, carolers and performers through the streets, entertainment in coffee houses and restaurants, a passport to huge prizes, and hourly prizes, and more surprises. Visit www.facebook. com/downtownreddeer or @DowntownRedDeer @ DowntownRosie ● Sierra of Taylor Drive Music Jam is held the first Saturday of every month from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome to play an instrument, dance or simply listen to the music. Next jam session is Dec. 1. Each session $2. No jam session in July and August. Phone Chris at 403-341-3385. ● Celiac Support Group Gluten Free Christmas Pot Luck Supper will be on Dec. 1. Contact Fay at 403-347-3248, or Clarice at 403-341-4351. ● Delburne/Ardley Legion Christmas Supper will be on Dec. 1, 5 p.m. Tickets available from the Legion, Delburne Hardware, or from John at 403749-2277. Snowflake Saturday will be celebrated on Dec. 8 starting at 1 p.m. with turkey draws at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. ● Elnora Christmas Market will be offered on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Elnora Community Hall. Lunch will be served all day by Lakeview Goodwill Club. For information, call Gwen at 403773-2270, or Lynne at 403-773-2269. ● Ponoka Seniors Drop-In Centre December Jams will be Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 and includes refreshments and a light snack. They will be breaking for Christmas after the 15 and will be back on Jan. 5. For more information call Leo at 403-783-6704. ● Eight Hour Play-a-thon Fundraiser for the Alberta Ambassadors recreational men’s hockey team will be held Dec. 1 at the Pines Outdoor Rink starting at 9 a.m. They will play a different team each hour for eight hours in order to raise funds for the team to go to Poland for friendship games with Polish rec teams, as well as Polish junior high teams. Sponsors are needed. There will be a 50/50 draw, a concession, and different activities. All proceeds will help send the team to Poland. For more information email Crystal at crkoop@hotmail.com. ● Victoria Park Retirement Christmas Bazaar will feature homemade cards, gift baskets, baking, as well as vendors such as Mary Kay, The Nut Man and Avon and door prizes. Come down on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from sales will be going to the Salvation Army. For more information call 403-309-1957. ● Salvation Army Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk invites participants to dress in their Christmas costumes and help support needy children and families on Dec. 1 at Rotary Recreation Park starting at 10 a.m. To find out more, see www. santashuffle.com, or phone 403-346-2251.

Sunday ● Family Sundays at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery will be held in conjunction with the exhibit Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 1779-1821 on Sundays at 2 p.m. Fiddling Around program will be offered Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Local Lacombe teacher and fiddler, Laurie Maetche, will entertain with a variety of fiddling styles. Program included with regular admission. Phone 403-3098405.

● Balmoral Community Christmas Dinner — Dec. 2 at the Balmoral Community Hall at 5 p.m. Turkey, vegetables, salad and dessert, as well as carol singing and a visit from Santa. Phone Bob at 403-346-4594 to let them know the number of people attending and any youngsters’ ages. ● Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Tree of Remembrance Service and Tea will take place Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Dana Soltes Auditorium, Lower Level South Complex. The staff and volunteers of Units 32 and 32 Palliative offer this special time of remembrance for those whose friends or relatives have deceased on the units Nov. 2011 through Sept. 2012. Tea and refreshments will follow the service, as well as an opportunity to place an ornament clearly marked with the name of the loved one and date of their passing on the Tree of Remembrance. For more information contact Chaplain Dale Fallon at 403-309-2864. ● Gaetz Memorial United Church is pleased to announce that the Rev. Bruce Sanguin will be guest speaker on Dec. 2 at the 10:30 a.m. service. Sanguin is currently on the ministry staff of Canadian Memorial United Church in Vancouver, BC. This special service will end the 125th Anniversary year and will begin the Advent season with hope and enthusiasm. You are invited to join them for a workshop, with a potluck lunch following, as well as a circle discussion with Bruce from 1 to 2 p.m. in the church hall. For more information call 403347-2244. ● Spruce View and Community Christmas Tree Lighting will be celebrated on Dec. 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Spruce View Hall parking lot. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, carolling and more. The tree lights will be lit at 7:30 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item for Stuff The Sleigh event in support of Spruce View and Area Food Bank. Sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church, Craig and Bethany Lutheran Church in Dickson. Contact Jeanette at 403-728-3880.

Monday ● Red Deer Legion Ladies Pot Luck Dinner will be held Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Red Deer Legion. All members welcome. ● Ladies Auxiliary of Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 holds general meetings the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Next meeting will be on Dec. 3. For a ride please call Harry at 403-598-5331 before noon on meeting day. Meat draw every Friday at 5 p.m. ● Christmas Karma Yoga Week — in support of the Sylvan Lake Food Bank will take place Dec. 3 to 8 at Studio Upstairs Yoga and Wellness. All classes this week will be free with a minimum 2 item donation to the Food Bank box. Visit www. studioupstairs.ca or call 403-597-3844 for more information. ● Ring in the season with a Christmas experience featuring over 200 creche displays from around the world, peaceful seasonal music, and beautiful Christmas artwork. Hot chocolate and light refreshments will be served. The free event is offered Monday, Dec. 3 through Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and also from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 8 Keast Way.

Tuesday ● Red Deer College Music Concert Series presents Jazz Night on Dec. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. on Studio A, Arts Centre; and Sounds of the Season on Dec. 7 on the Mainstage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from Black Knight Ticket Centre, www.bkticketcentre.ca, 403-755-6626, or 1-800-661-8793. ● Red Deer Public Library Downtown Reading for a Change Bookclub will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room on Dec. 4. Reader’s choice — bring a book of your own choice to share with the group. For more information call 403-346-2100. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House dance, Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Gaetz Valley Minstrels. The cost is $6. Phone 403346-4043. Lunch provided by donations. ● Heartland Cowboy Church is held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the Stettler Agriplex. Cowboy church will be held Dec.

4 and 18. Call 403-742-4273. ● Hunting Hills High School Fine Arts and Modern Language presents A Winter Celebration featuring performances by the Jazz Band, Concert Band, Rock Band, Drumline, Dance and Drama students as well as an art showcase and dessert intermission. This will take place Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Church. Tickets are $10 and are available at the school office or at the door. Contact Greg Wheeler at 403-342-6655 ext. 1313 for more information. ● The Central Alberta Council on Aging Meeting will be held Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Golden Circle. The topic is Technical Assistance to Promote Independent Living with speakers Glynis White-Russell, Lifeline Coordinator, RDRHC and Drew DeClerk, Technical Researcher, RDC. The cost is $3, everyone welcome. For more information call Shirley at 403-343-0767 or Ron at 403346-8115. There will be a Christmas celebration with door prizes.

Wednesday ● Senior Citizens Downtown House and Comfort Keepers Resource Clinic will be held Dec. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This months session is a foot care clinic. Call 403-346-4043. ● Fall Meditation and Dharma Class Program: Wisdom Answers on Dec. 5; and Peaceful Holidays on Dec. 19. For more information visit www.MeditationAlberta.org or call Gerry at 403318-0147 or call 403-454-7595. ● Eckankar Canada in Alberta presents Community HU Song on the first Wednesday of each month in the Waskasoo Room at the Red Deer Public Library, downtown branch from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. Singing HU — a love song to God — can expand awareness, help experience divine love, heal a broken heart, offer solace during times of grief, bring peace and calm. Next HU Song on Dec. 5. Visit www.MiraclesInYourLife.org or phone 403346-9238. ● ART101 Visiting Artist Lecture’s final lecture is on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret Parsons Theatre, Red Deer College featuring Jordan Bennett. Everyone welcome. For more information visit www.jordanbennett.ca or www.rdc.ab.ca or call Robin at 403-342-3187. ● Tickle-Ball is offered Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at G. H. Dawe Community Centre. Tickle-Ball is a cross between tennis and badminton. Rackets supplied. Regular facility admission applies. Call Janice at 403-347-4195. ● Baha’i Faith first Wednesday discussion will be held in the Snell Gallery at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch on Dec. 5 from noon to 1 p.m. Topic: Baha’i Faith — answers for today. See www.bahai.org, or phone 403-343-0091. ● Trilliant Trees For Treasures in support of Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Adopt-a-family program is now on. All donations will be matched by Trilliant Real Estate, and donors will be eligible to pick up a Christmas tree at the office in Sylvan Lake on Dec. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. Trees may be booked in advance. Phone 403-864-7785.

Thursday ● West Park Community Ladies Drop In Coffee Time will meet the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the West Park Activity Centre. The group encourages neighbours including West Lake and West Park Estates to join the fun. Refreshments provided by WPCA. Contact Arlene at 403-346-0058. ● Living With Cancer Support Group provides a casual non-denominational forum for individuals and their loved ones to discuss their cancer diagnosis or treatments, or just socialize with others at Gaetz Memorial United Church on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Phone 403-347-2244. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Dec. 6, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Silver and Gold Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403-346-3896.

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Dear Annie: A few months ago, I on keeping things from you, it means discovered that my wife was having she has something to hide. Sorry. an affair with her boss. She works for Dear Annie: I am asexual, which a small company that requires long means I am not interested in sex and hours and some travelling. am not sexually attracted to men or When I confronted her, she didn’t women. deny it. When I asked her I am tired of having to why, she said it was all the explain myself to everyone, long hours, travelling and a tired of people judging me little drinking that made it and tired of defending myhappen. self. Why does everyone feel She took full responsibilthe need to tell me it’s “just ity. She claims she doesn’t a phase,” or that I am “onlove him, it was a mistake ly trying to be different”? and it will never happen I am 22, and I know who I again. am. Why can’t people accept I confronted her boss, me? — Tired in Maine who is also married with Dear Tired: You really grown kids and grandchilaren’t required to discuss dren. He, too, said it was a your sexual preferences or MITCHELL mistake and that in his 30 feelings with anyone. & SUGAR years in business, nothing These things are personlike that had ever happened al and don’t require justibefore. fication. Please contact the He said he loves his wife Asexuality Visibility and and family and feels terrible, and ac- Education Network at asexuality.org knowledged that sleeping with an em- for support and assistance. ployee is unethical and immoral. He Dear Annie: May I say a few things insisted he would do everything he to “Unhappy Grandmother,” whose son could to rebuild my trust. died two months ago and her daughterI chose to forgive both of them, but in-law is already dating? for months now I have not been able The loss of a child is very differto enjoy my life. My wife continues ent from that of a spouse. Many peoto work for this company, and all the ple get involved in relationships right conditions that existed before are still away, and some remarry within a year. there. My wife doesn’t understand why For some widows and widowers, it is I am so suspicious or why I don’t want a need not to be alone. Others marry her to travel with him. They both re- again because they want to recapture assure me that nothing is going on, the happiness they felt. Some might but it’s hard to believe. They are con- remarry because a child has so much stantly on the phone, sending emails grief that they want to fill that space or texting. She insists it is all work re- and help the child heal. lated, but all of her electronic devices I lost my husband when our son was have codes, and she refuses to let me three years old and started dating six see anything. months later. Please don’t allow your Am I being played for a fool? I’ve grief to get in the way of your daughterbeen in therapy and will continue. in-law’s happiness or ruin your relaWhile it’s helping me deal with my tionship with her. She means no disrefeelings and moods, the therapist can’t spect to your son. Her love for him will tell me whether or not to stay with my always be there. Consider it an honour wife. What do you think? — Need Some that she is trying to find someone as Help, Please special as he was. — Been Down that Dear Need: Ideally, your wife would Road Myself quit her job or at least refuse to travel Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy with this man. But if the job is a neces- Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edisity, she needs to be completely trans- tors of the Ann Landers column. Please parent in all dealings with her boss. email your questions to anniesmailbox@ You should be able to look at her text comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, messages and emails and even listen to c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, her phone conversations. If she insists Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Eckville Legion Dinner and Dance will be held Dec. 1. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. with supper starting at 7, with dance to follow with music by the Badlanders. $25 per person. Get your advance tickets by calling Bill or Ellen at 403-746-5897 or Loretta at 403-746-2684. ● Tree House Youth Theatre 25 x 25 x 12. 2013 is their 25th anniversary. They have a full line up of activities and programs planned, including Red Deer’s official Centennial play. They are asking 25 people to donate $25 a month for twelve months to keep them sustainable. You can become one of the special 25 by visiting www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca or emailing treehousetheatre@ gmail.com or calling 403-986-0631. All donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt. Each donor receives a special 2013 calendar and two tickets to the opening night gala in the spring. ● Central Alberta Historical Society Scandinavian Christmas Dinner will take place Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Golden Circle. Tickets are $25 for members or $30 for non-members. Contact the Centennial Office at 403-340-2013 for tickets. ● Help support the Friends In Need Campaign. Special room rates are offered this holiday season for guests giving back to the community. Red Deer Lodge will donate $10 from every room reservation to Canadian Red Cross when guests book between Dec. 19 to 30. For more information contact Red Deer Lodge. ● Acoustic Christmas Benefit Concert for Art on the Streets, the Red Deer Food Bank, and Loaves and Fishes will take place at the Hub on Dec. 7 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus a non-perishable food item, and are available at the Hub. For more information call 780-340-4869 or 403-340-4869. ● Living Stones Church winter celebration of song will take place Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Hear music ancient and modern, sacred and secular and join in singing Christmas carols. Tickets are $15 and are available through choir members or at the door. For more information visit www.dlwardmusic. com; email lisaward@me.com; or call Richard at 403-340-0050. ● Spirit Seekers Christmas Gift Fair at the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre, 4808 51 Ave. on Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Features beautiful Aboriginal and international art, crafts, jewelry and foods. Hot sandwiches, pop and hot drinks available by donation. Proceeds support cultural and recreational activities for Red Deer’s aboriginal youth. For details or to book a table call 403-340-

FROM PAGE B4 ● First Thursdays in the Snell offer free chamber music concerts from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch in the Snell Auditorium on the first Thursday of each month. Café Noir will sponsor the series and provide free coffee and tea. Bring lunch, or purchase at the café. December 6 event features The History of Jazz. Phone 403-342-9122. Free will donation at the door.

0020 or email youth@rdnfs.com. ● Turkey Supper at Senior Citizens Downtown House will be held on Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $12 in advance. Call 403-346-4043. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House card games: Flag Whist Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m.; Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Dec. 13; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Dec. 21; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. Phone 403-346-4043. Pot luck supper is held the first Friday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $5. Please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. Phone 403-346-4043. Next held on Dec. 7. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House Tuesday night dances for the month of December will be held Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. with live music. The cost is $6. Phone 403-346-4043. Lunch provided by donations. ● Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum will host a Winter Night at the Museum — an evening of fun for children seven to eleven years. The cost is $40 per child and only the first 30 children will be accepted. The winter themed overnight camp will be held Jan. 3 to 4. This is a great opportunity to learn more about winter sports and Alberta sport history with fun, food and activities. For more information contact Debbie at 403-341-8614 or debbie@ashfm.ca. Visit www.ashfm.ca ● Gifts for Grandparents program is coordinated by Family Services of Central Alberta and provides gift bags to seniors who are isolated and/or do not have family nearby to celebrate the Christmas season with. Donations of slippers, socks, toiletry items for men and women, prepackaged cookies, crackers, jams, gift cards for coffee shops or grocery stores, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and small gift items will be accepted until Dec. 14. Money donations can also be made to help with the ongoing costs of senior’s home support. Donations over $10 are eligible for a tax receipt. Volunteers are also needed to sort, package and deliver gifts. For information, or to suggest a senior who would benefit from this program, phone 403-348-6547. ● Independent Achievers — Business Women Networking Together — will hold their monthly luncheon meeting the second Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Next luncheon is Dec. 13. RSVP by Dec. 7. To confirm attendance contact reservations@independentachievers.com. Visit www.independentachievers.com. ● Hunting Hills High School presents A Winter Celebration, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at CrossRoads Church. Highlights include performances by the jazz, concert, and rock bands, and a preview of the musical Grease by the drama students. Tickets cost $10 at the door. Contact Greg Wheeler at 403-342-6655, ext. 1313. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Annual Cookie Walk takes place Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. and will be followed by tea. The cost to purchase cookies is $5 per container. Contact Diane at 403343-6074.

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SUN SIGNS or, simply put, is more supporting of you. You’re feeling empowered and hopeful that thing will turn out right. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A lot of talking is going on around you. You seem more talkative than ever as well. Finally, a clearer path has opened to you and you are now more aware of the direction you need to take in order to advance. Inspiration has found you, at last! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your family is supporting of your own family life. You feel their help is increasingly diminishing the burden you had to deal with recently. Deep down inside, you always knew that you could rely on their assistance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is very similar to yesterday’s overall energy. You are feeling quite happy in your own private, secretive space. Interactions with others are both abundant and trustworthy. You are glad that you got a strong intuition to rely on. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The art of giveand-take is an art that needs to be mastered when you love someone. Your spirit of giving is enhanced right now; therefore use it wisely to make a mutual concession with your partner. He or she is there for you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Right now, you are truly and fully available in assisting others with their own personal needs. Yet, you feel that there is a certain lack of stamina that holds you back from completing your tasks as desired. Help as much as you can, it will be equally appreciated. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Your attention is fully directed towards your

future goals and you feel that they demand you to reassess your individuality needs versus what the collective, as whole, wants. A choice has to be made between both in order to reach a settlement. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You spend more time within the comforts of your own personal space. You derive much joy from spending time in your household. You feel quite fortunate and happy within your home. This is the location where you develop your own freedom and gain much luck. Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer columnist.

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SLOW START LA QUINTA, Calif. — Red Deer’s Mitch Evanecz carded a 2-over 74 in Wednesday’s first round of the final stage of the PGA Tour qualifying tournament. Evanecz was tied for 150th in the field of 172 hopefuls after the first of six rounds. He managed two birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey while shooting a 38 on the front nine at the PGA West Stadium Course, and had a birdie and bogey while recording a 36 on the back nine. Ryan Yip of Calgary carded a 72 and was tied for 111th after 18 holes. Steve LeBrun of West Palm Beach, Fla., was the first-round leader with an 8-under 64. The top 25 and ties will receive 2013 PGA Tour cards and the next 50 and ties will earn Web.com Tour cards.

Today

● College women’s hockey: NAIT at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena. ● Peewee AA hockey: Red Deer Parkland at Lacombe, 7 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Carstar vs. Tiffany’s Fatboys, Investors Group vs. Rusty Chuckers, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Friday

● College basketball: King’s at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Stettler, 7:45 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: Edmonton Maple Leafs at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena. ● Major bantam hockey: Grande Prairie at Red Deer White, 8 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Midget AA hockey: Innisfail at Red Deer Pro Stitch, 8 p.m., Kin City A. ● Chinook senior hockey: Sylvan Lake at Innisfail, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

● Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Red Deer Ramada, 12:30 p.m., Kin City A; Badlands at Innisfail, 5:50 p.m.

REBELS GOALTENDER PATRIK BARTOSAK IS GOING HOME TO CZECH REPUBLIC IN HOPES OF BEING STARTING GOALTENDER FOR NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM

REBELS BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Patrik Bartosak will return to his home country in mid-December and is hoping he won’t be back until next year. Make no mistake — Bartosak loves living in Red Deer and stopping pucks for the Western Hockey League Rebels, but he’d prefer to be in Russia for the world junior hockey championship. The second-year Rebels netminder will be at the Czech Republic national junior team selection camp starting Dec. 15 in his homeland and fully expects to earn a berth on the team for the WJC slated for Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Ufa, Russia. “I’ve been talking to the goalie coach from the national team and according to what he says I should be one of the two goaltenders on the team,” Bartosak said on Wednesday. “They expect that three to four goalies will be in camp, but according to what he and my agent say, I should be the starting goaltender or the first back-up. I have got the best stats so far from the Czech goaltenders playing in the CHL and I will be working hard in camp.” Bartosak identified the person whom he feels will present the biggest obstacle in his quest for the No. 1 job. “Matej Machovsky is the guy I am probably going to battle with for the starting position,” said Bartosak, whose numbers are superior to those of fellow 19-year-old Machovsky. Bartosak’s statistics speak for how well he has performed, particularly in recent weeks. He possesses a win-loss record of 13-7-1-0 with one shutout and has a goalsagainst average of 2.35 and a save percentage of .933. In comparison, Machovsky has a 10-7-3-2 slate with the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario League, to go with one shutout, a GAA of 2.59 and a save percentage of .909. That he allowed just two goals in three Rebels victories — compiling a 0.63 GAA and a .982 save percentage in the process — earned Bartosak CHL goaltender of the week honours on Tuesday.

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Rebels’ goalkeeper Patrik Bartosak takes away any chance that the Tigers’ Riley Sheen had during a penalty shot in a game at the Centrium last season. The goalie from the Czech Republic has been playing great for the Rebels and is hoping that continues as he will be going home with hopes of starting for the national junior team. “Like I said before, it’s not something I deserve, it’s something that the team deserves,” he insisted. “We played really well the last few games. It’s not just an award for me, it’s an award for the whole team.” The Rebels are riding a five-game win streak heading into Friday and Saturday home-ice engagements with the Medicine Hat Tigers and Saskatoon Blades. Bartosak admitted that the overall team mood is more upbeat as a result. “We’re definitely much more confident that we were at the start of the season,” he said. “We feel pretty good and we’re excited for this big weekend and to have it go on . . .

to get some more wins and keep going.” While he’ll focus on the task at hand, the opportunity to represent his country in the 2013 WJC will be in the back of his mind this weekend. “It would be super exciting. Since I first came to the (Czech Republic) U16 program, my goal was to get on the world championship under-20 team,” he said. “So yeah, it’s super exciting to get that chance and also to get the chance to battle for the starting position. “I was looking forward to spending Christmas with my family, but this is something I can’t refuse.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

WHL brings hammer down on Portland SUSPENDS COACH/GM, FINES TEAM FOR PLAYER BENEFIT VIOLATIONS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CALGARY — The Western Hockey League suspended Portland Winterhawks coach and general manager Mike Johnston for the rest of the season, fined the team $200,000 and took away several draft picks Wednesday because of player-benefit violations over the past four seasons. The WHL said the Winterhawks will be excluded from the first five rounds of the 2013 WHL bantam draft and will forfeit their first-round selections in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Should the first-round selection in 2014 not be available due to a conditional trade, Portland will surrender its second- and thirdround picks. “All WHL clubs understand they are required to fully comply and respect our league regulations or they will face significant consequences,” WHL Commissioner Ron Robison said. “WHL clubs are required

to fully disclose all commitments they make to a player in the WHL Standard Player Agreement. Our independent investigation in this case revealed there were multiple violations over an extended period for player benefits that are not permitted under WHL regulations and were not disclosed to the WHL. “It should also be noted through the course of the investigation there was no evidence of any payments or enhanced education benefits provided to players that would be contrary to WHL Regulations as previous media reports indicated.” The Winterhawks issued a statement with a summary of the league’s findings, saying the team was found to have committed the following violations: ● A player contract signed in 2009, involving flights for the player’s family and a summer training program. ● Over the last five years, seven families were provided

flights two-to-four times per season based on financial need and their distance from Portland. ● Twice in the last five years the team paid for two players to each have a one-week summer training regimen. ● The Winterhawks provided a cellphone for their team captain for a period of three seasons. The WHL’s audit found no violations involving monetary payments made to players, their families or agents, or any violations related to the league’s educational packages, the team said. “After fully co-operating with the league’s investigation, we were extremely surprised at the excessive nature of the sanctions, and we don’t feel they are in line with the scope of the violations we were found to have committed,” Johnston said. “We believe that apart from recruiting trips and parents’ weekend, there is no prohibition in the rules governing flights for play-

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ers’ parents, which were the majority of the infractions. We are currently exploring our options on how we will proceed. “Despite our objections, the league has made its decision and our players will continue to pursue the goal of winning a WHL championship.” Assistant general manager and assistant coach Travis Green will assume Johnston’s duties on an interim basis. Portland is 20-4-1 this season and leads the U.S. Division with 41 points. The Winterhawks are one point behind the WHL-leading Kamloops Blazers in the overall standings. The disciplinary action came about two months after the Ontario Hockey League sanctioned the Windsor Spitfires for recruitment violations. In that case, the Spitfires were fined $250,000 and lost first-round draft picks in 2013 and ’16 as well as second-round selections in 2015 and ’17.

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Toronto Raptors’ Linas Kleiza goes to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies’ Quincy Pondexter defends during an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday.

Grizzlies 103 Raptors 82 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Marreese Speights had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies to their third straight win, a 103-82 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph finished with 17 points apiece, Randolph adding 13 rebounds and six assists. Mike Conley had 16 points, going 4 of 5 on 3-pointers, and Rudy Gay added 14 as Memphis maintained the best record in the NBA (11-2). DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 16 points, while Kyle Lowry and Jose Calderon scored 12 apiece. Linas Kleiza added 11 points, but was 5 of 15 from the field, as Toronto lost its sixth straight. The Raptors played without Andrea Bargnani, their second-leading scorer, who sat out after hurting his left ankle in Tuesday night’s loss at Houston. Memphis dominated the points in the paint 46-32 and held a 46-33 advantage on the boards, including 12-7 off the offensive glass, leading to 16 second-chance points. The Grizzlies led 48-47 at the break in a half that saw 14 lead changes and six ties. The Grizzlies had an early

nine-point lead, but from there it was closely played. Conley had 10 points for Memphis, going 3 of 4 outside the arc. Kleiza already had 11 points for Toronto, but it took him 13 shots to connect on five. He was taking the bulk of the shots as DeRozan and Lowry, Toronto’s two leading scorers with Bargnani out, combined for only 4 of 7 shots in the first half. Otherwise most of the team stats were close, representing the first half. Memphis changed that to open the third quarter. The Grizzlies put together an 11-1 run to open its first double-digit lead of the game. Then they continued to turn up the defence. Tony Allen blocked DeRozan and grabbed the ball, then finished the break with a dunk. That put Memphis up 70-53. Memphis ended up forcing seven turnovers in the period and outscoring Toronto 33-14, carrying an 81-61 lead into the fourth. The Raptors were only 4 of 17 from field in the third. After that, the most excitement came with 3:37 left when Quincy Acy was called for a flagrant foul on Gay, who took exception to the play. Acy and Gay also got technicals.

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Labour talks resume with mediators NHL BY THE CANADIAN PRESS It’s a good thing U.S. federal mediators aren’t seeking to determine right and wrong while meeting with the NHL and NHL Players’ Association this week. According to sports management professor Aubrey Kent of Temple University, both sides have a valid reason to claim that they are in the right when it comes to their ongoing labour dispute. “For me, the whole issue comes down to perspective,” Kent said Wednesday in an interview. “Players feel as though they’re being bullied and strong-armed and having things taken away — I can see that that’s a legitimate perspective. Owners feel from a dollar-value perspective that the next seven years they’ve offered would be far more lucrative than the previous seven years were, even as good as that was. “And if you crunch the numbers, that’s actually true as well.” No wonder the sides remain so entrenched in their positions. They met separately with mediators Scot L. Beckenbaugh and John

Sweeney on Wednesday afternoon at an undisclosed location — something Kent didn’t anticipate would result in a “seismic” shift in perspective from either side. The non-binding sessions are intended to try and help the sides find some common ground, and will continue Thursday. The last move at the bargaining table came from the NHLPA, which presented a new offer last week that moved within $182 million of the league over a five-year deal. Despite that, commissioner Gary Bettman said they remained “far apart.” One reason for the gap is the clause in the proposal that stated the players’ share couldn’t go down from year to year — a mechanism meant to protect them in the event revenues fall. NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr said last week that it was a good tradeoff since the players’ share would drop from 57 per cent to 50 per cent in the new deal, but Kent doesn’t believe the NHL would ever accept those terms. “I know why the players would offer that, (but) in principle it doesn’t seem like it’s a deal that anyone in their right mind would accept — where you get half of everything that grows and you don’t take any risk on it not growing,” he said. The league and union must also find agreement on rules governing player

contracts and the amount paid outside of the system by the NHL to ease the transition. The NHL has previously offered $211 million (the NHLPA is seeking $393 million), but Bettman has hinted that the offer won’t remain on the table much longer. Losses are piling up for everyone associated with the lockout. Players are scheduled to miss their fourth paycheques on Friday while owners have already seen two months worth of games go by the wayside. The work stoppage comes at a time when NHL franchise values have never been higher, with the annual Forbes rankings released Wednesday seeing the Toronto Maple Leafs become the first team to be worth $1 billion. In all, 20 of the league’s 30 teams were valued at $200 million or higher. Despite that, the NHL and NHLPA have produced little during months of negotiations. “Both sides feel they can get a better deal by waiting it out, but my view is that time only helps owners in these negotiations,” said Kent. “And it’s not just in this particular negotiation, but in any labour dispute. Employees are always at a disadvantage because salary lost is never regained. “Whereas owners were there before the players and they’ll be there after the players and they have plenty of

time to make up anything that is lost.” Regular-season games have already been wiped out through Dec. 14 and there isn’t much time remaining to strike a deal that would see the puck dropped immediately afterwards. In fact, it’s conceivable another 10 days could pass before formal talks resume because key negotiators have full agendas next week. The league’s board of governors is set to gather in New York on Dec. 5 while representatives from both sides are scheduled to attend Quebec Labour Board hearings in Montreal on Dec. 6-7. In other words, a quick resolution doesn’t appear to be in sight. “While the hockey fan really feels as though this is situation critical, the reality is it’s just the end of November,” said Kent. “With escrow cheques that have been paying in and the reality that the fall part of the season, especially in the U.S., is a fairly low yield revenue season for the hockey teams ... neither side has felt any intense pain yet. “The real litmus test of how strongly the positions are being held as we creep towards Christmas, as we creep into the new year. That’s an unfortunate reality but I think it was one that both sides were very prepared for going into this.”

Council vote a major step for MacKinnon and Jones named securing owner for Coyotes captains for CHL prospects game took the team into bankruptcy in 2009. The team still managed to be successful on the ice despite financial limitations, reaching the playoffs all three years, including the franchise’s first trip to the Western Conference finals in 2011-12. The Coyotes have had several potential suitors in that time and a deal with Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer appeared to be in place last year before the conservative watchdog group Goldwater Institute killed it by warning potential bond buyers to stay away from the Glendale offering because of a looming lawsuit. Goldwater tried to stop the deal with Jamison, but the City Council voted in favour of the lease agreement during the summer and Glendale voters in November’s election upheld a 0.7 per cent sales tax increase designed to help the city’s finances. With the council agreeing to the reworked arena agreement, Jamison must now complete his deal with the NHL.

Encarnacion wins pair of Jays’ awards BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — First baseman Edwin Encarnacion has been named the Blue Jays’ player of the year and the team’s most improved player by the Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The 29-year-old Encarnacion had a breakout year in 2012, setting career highs in home runs (42), RBIs (110), walks (84) and stolen bases (13). He was rewarded with a US$27-million, threeyear contract extension in July. Casey Janssen earned pitcher of the year honours. The 31-year-old was thrust into the closer’s role after an early season-ending injury to Sergio Santos, and the right-hander ran with it.

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Two of the front-runners to go first overall in the next NHL draft will handle team captain duties for their respective teams at the 2013 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Halifax Mooseheads forward Nathan MacKinnon will serve as captain for the Team Cherry squad on Jan. 16 at the Halifax Metro Centre. Portland Winterhawks defenceman Seth Jones will captain the Team Orr side at the annual showcase of the Canadian Hockey League’s top NHL draft-eligible players. MacKinnon, a 17-year-old from Dartmouth, N.S., was the top Quebec Major Junior Hockey League skater listed by NHL Central Scouting in its preliminary rankings for the 2013 draft. Jones, an 18-year-old American, is the top-ranked Western Hockey League skater. Central Scouting director Dan Marr is looking forward to seeing the captains go head to head. “It adds a uniqueness to the event because it matches two highly skilled, motivated and competitive prospects and they both play different positions,” Marr said on a conference call.

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OLDS — Olds Grizzlys defenceman Landan Viveiros will suit up with Team Austria in the IIHF U20 World Junior Hockey Group B Championship Dec. 9-15 in France. Viveiros was born in Austria and lived there until the age of 16 when he decided to move to Canada to pursue his hockey career. “There was an opportunity to play midget AAA in Alberta and I wanted to give it a try and see how it was,” said Viveiros, who played for the St. Albert midget AAA Raiders for one year and last season earned a berth with the St. Albert Steel (now Whitecourt Wolverines) of the AJHL. The Grizzlys acquired Viveiros in an off-season trade. The Austrian team will be competing for gold against Denmark, Belarus, Norway, Slovenia, and France in this year’s group B tournament. The tournament champion will qualify for the 2014 World Junior Hockey Championship in Malmo, Sweden. “I think we have a pretty good chance at winning the gold medal this year. We have a really good team. Most of the team is comprised of the same players from the U18 team, with just a few additions,” said Viveiros, 19. “This is a great opportunity for Landan,” said Grizzlys head coach Brett Hopfe. “The Olds Grizzlys organization is extremely proud to have a player represented on this world stage. We wish Landan nothing but the best and hopes he come back with a gold medal around his neck.”

“The skills, attributes and intangibles of both Seth and Nathan make them worthy captains for their teams. “They are both so highly competitive and unselfish in the way they utilize their assets, that they’re always leaders by example.” Don Cherry will serve as head coach for Team Cherry and former NHL player Mike McPhee will be the head coach for Team Orr. “Don is one of the original builders of this game and the Canadian Hockey League is honoured to have him and Stanley Cup winner Mike McPhee as coaches of this prestigious event,” said CHL president David Branch. Mooseheads forward Jonathan Drouin and defenceman Darnell Nurse of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds will serve as alternate captains on Team Cherry. Forwards Sean Monahan of the Ottawa 67’s and Hunter Shinkaruk of the Medicine Hat Tigers will handle alternate captain duties for Team Orr. The rest of the 20-man rosters will be announced at a later date. This will be the 14th year of involvement for Cherry. He coached against Bobby Orr on 11 occasions at this event, including six straight meetings after the debut game in 1996 at Maple Leaf Gardens.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have taken a major step toward securing an owner. All that’s left is one last hurdle. Glendale’s City Council voted late Tuesday night in favour of a reworked, $320 million arena management deal with Greg Jamison, clearing the way for the former San Jose Sharks CEO to complete his purchase of the team from the NHL. “The affirmative vote by the Glendale City Council is an important step toward the realization of a positive ownership resolution for the Coyotes and their fans,” NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement Wednesday. “The National Hockey League looks forward to working with Greg Jamison to complete the sale process as expeditiously as possible.” The City Council approved a 20-year, $324 million deal for Jobing.

com Arena in June, but, faced with growing financial constraints, city leaders sought to renegotiate the deal. The council voted 4-2 in favour of the new deal, which cuts back Glendale’s payments in the first five years, gives Jamison incentives to bring in more non-hockey events and issues penalties if there is an NHL lockout. The current lockout is in its 11th week and has wiped out more than 400 regularseason games, along with the NHL All-Star game. The new arena deal requires Jamison to complete his purchase of the team from the NHL by Jan. 21, 2013, a deadline he was confident would be met. “I know they (city leaders) want closure very badly and so do I and the rest of the group,” Jamison said after the meeting Tuesday night. “We’re confident we can get there.” It’s been a long wait. The Coyotes have been run by the NHL the past three seasons, since former owner Jerry Moyes

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WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Kamloops 28 20 6 1 1 105 70 Kelowna 25 15 8 1 1 103 61 Victoria 26 13 12 0 1 77 88 Prince George 25 9 12 1 3 71 94 Vancouver 24 7 17 0 0 69 102

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Saturday, Dec. 1 Spokane at Regina, 7 p.m. Brandon at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Saskatoon at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m. Moose Jaw at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Victoria at Prince George, 8 p.m. Tri-City at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Portland at Everett, 8:05 p.m. Kelowna at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

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Sunday, Dec. 2 Kootenay at Calgary, 2 p.m. Lethbridge at Edmonton, 4 p.m. Prince Albert at Regina, 6 p.m. Brandon at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m. Kamloops at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.

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Wednesday suammaries Broncos 5 Wheat Kings 1 First Period 1. Swift Current, Lowry 11 (Nedomlel, Bews) 3:07 (pp). 2. Swift Current, Lund 8 (Gordon, Martin) 10:19. 3. Swift Current, Moser 7 (Bews) 16:05. Penalties — Lund SC (hooking) 0:26, Maguire Bdn (roughing) 2:47, Swift Current bench (too many men; served by Gordon) 6:17, Bertaggia Bdn (slashing) 7:12, Hawryluk Bdn (slashing) 19:03. Second Period 4. Swift Current, LeSann 3 (Lund) 16:07. 5. Swift Current, Black 13, 17:18. Penalties — Nejezchleb Bdn (charging) 12:50, Gordon SC (boarding) 12:54, Dale SC, Nejezechleb Bdn, Bertaggia Bdn (roughing) 18:29. Third Period 6. Brandon, Quenneville 5 (Nikkel, Hunter) 4:04. Penalties — Cave SC (hooking) 10:50, Reum SC (delay of game) 13:31. Shots on goal Swift Current 14 13 4 — 31 Brandon 4 9 12 — 25 Goal — Swift Current: Laurikainen (W,11-11-2-2); Brandon: Boes (L,8-11-1-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Swift Current: 1-5; Brandon: 0-5.

U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 25 20 4 1 0 116 53 41 Spokane 25 17 7 1 0 97 71 35 Tri-City 26 16 8 1 1 82 69 34 Seattle 25 12 12 1 0 81 96 25 Everett 29 10 17 0 2 71 109 22 Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns. Tuesday’s results Moose Jaw 4 Victoria 3 (SO) Saskatoon 5 Lethbridge 3 Seattle 5 Everett 3 Swift Current 5 Brandon 3 Wednesday’s results Swift Current 5 Brandon 1 Lethbridge 6 Prince Albert 4 Edmonton 5 at Kootenay 4 (SO) Moose Jaw at Vancouver Tri-City at Kelowna Thursday’s games No Games Scheduled.

Hurricanes 6 Raiders 4 First Period 1. Prince Albert, Lange 7 (Danyluk, Braid) 4:38. 2. Lethbridge, Maxwell 15 (Blomqvist, Pilon) 13:03 (pp). 3. Prince Albert, McVeigh 7 (Lange) 14:09.

Friday’s games Regina at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Spokane at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Penalties - Bardaro P.A. (high-sticking) 12:42, Conroy P.A. (slashing) 18:22, Leverton Let (charging) 20:00. Second Period 4. Lethbridge, Watson 8 (Hackman) 2:06. 5. Lethbridge, Mckechnie 12 (Yakubowski, Pilon) 6:22. 6. Prince Albert, McNeill 12 (Draisaitl) 7:56. 7. Prince Albert, Knutsen 3 (Draisaitl, Lange) 10:04. Penalties - Ramsay Let (cross-checking, fighting), Winther P.A. (cross-checking, fighting) 5:33, Hodder P.A. (tripping) 17:21, Yakubowski Let (interference) 18:08. Third Period 8. Lethbridge, Yakubowski 10 (Olynek, Merkley) 6:01. 9. Lethbridge, Blomqvist 3 (Yakubowski, Maxwell) 12:01 (pp). 10. Lethbridge, Yakubowski 11 19:12 (en). Penalties - Conroy P.A. (tripping) 11:51, Watson Let (hooking) 13:10. Lethbridge 8 9 17 — 34 Prince Albert 10 11 10 — 31 Goal — Lethbridge: Tai (W, 1-1-0); Prince Albert, Siemens (L, 17-7-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Lethbridge: 2-4; Prince Albert: 0-3. Oil Kings 5 Ice 4 SO First Period 1. Edmonton, Wruck 8 (Samuelsson, Corbett) 16:38 (pp). Penalties - Hubic Ktn (roughing) 15:21, Moroz Edm (slashing) 17:38. Second Period 2. Kootenay, Martin 5 (Prochazka, McPhee) 2:59. 3. Edmonton, Lowe 5 (Musil) 3:34. 4. Edmonton, Wruck 9 (Sautner, St. Croix) 11:22. Penalties - Dirk Ktn (roughing) 5:08, Samuelsson Edm (interference) 14:44. Third Period 5. Kootenay, Reinhart 9 (Benoit, Philp) 3:40. 6. Kootenay, Philp 4 (Dirk, Reinhart) 12:53. 7. Kootenay, Philp 5 (Reinhart, Benoit) 14:40. 8. Edmonton, Benson 2 (Moroz) 15:21. Penalties - No Penalties Overtime No Scoring. No Penalties. Shootout Edmonton 0 (Samuelsson NG, Lazar NG) Kootenay 2 (Cable NG, Reinhart G, Philp G). Shots on goal Edmonton 6 11 19 2 38 Kootenay 3 5 12 2 22 Goal (shot-saves) — Edmonton, Brossoit (W, 112-2); Kootenay, Hoflin (17-14), Skapski, (L, 8-9-0) (start Third 21-20). Power plays (goals-chances) — Edmonton: 1-2; Kootenay: 0-2. Attendance — 2,109 at Cranbrook, B.C.

Golf PGA Tour Q-School Scores Wednesday s-PGA West’s Stadium Course; 7,300 yards; Par: 72 (36-36) n-Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course; 7,204 yards; Par: 72 (36-36) Purse: $1,057,500 La Quinta, Calif a-amateur First Round Steve LeBrun 33-31 — 64s Edward Loar 32-33 — 65s Alexandre Rocha 32-33 — 65s Jin Park 32-33 — 65s Kris Blanks 31-34 — 65s Adam Crawford 33-33 — 66s Robert Karlsson 34-32 — 66n Richard H. Lee 32-34 — 66n Si Woo Kim 32-35 — 67n Erik Flores 32-35 — 67s Erik Compton 34-33 — 67s Henrik Norlander 35-32 — 67n Tim Kunick 34-33 — 67n Kyoung-Hoon Lee 35-32 — 67n Lee Williams 35-32 — 67n Morgan Hoffmann 34-33 — 67n Donald Constable 33-34 — 67s Brett Stegmaier 35-32 — 67n Romain Wattel 35-32 — 67n Vaughn Taylor 34-34 — 68s Chesson Hadley 34-34 — 68n

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Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Designated 1B Joe Mahoney for assignment. BOSTON RED SOX—Traded RHP Zach Stewart to Pittsburgh for a player to be named; RHP Sandy Rosario to Oakland for a player to be named or cash considerations; and 3B Danny Valencia to Baltimore for cash considerations. Named Greg Colbrunn hitting coach. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Reinstated LHP Nick Hagadone. Designated LHP Rafael Perez for assignment. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Announced RHP Chris Volstad and C Brayan Pena refused outright assignment and elected free agency. LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agreed to terms with RHP Ryan Madson on a one-year contract. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with LHP Andy Pettitte on a oneyear contract. Designated C Eli Whiteside for assignment. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Agreed to terms with RHP Pat Neshek on a oneyear contract. Designated OF Jermaine Mitchell for assignment. SEATTLE MARINERS—Released OF Chone Figgins. TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with INF Yangervis Solarte and RHP Collin Balester on minor league contracts. National League CHICAGO CUBS—Designated RHP Casey Coleman for assignment. CINCINNAT REDS—Agreed to terms with RHP Jonathan Broxton on a three-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Traded RH Luis Rico and LHP Luis Santos to Kansas City for RHP Vin Mazzaro and 1B Clint Robinson. Designated INF Jamaico Navarro and INF Matt Hague for assignment. Named Ricky Bennett, Carlos Berroa, Ron Hopkins and John Kosciak professional scouts. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Traded RHP Cory Burns to Texas for a player to be named or cash considerations. Agreed to terms with OF Travis Buck, RHP Daniel Stange, RHP Jason Ray and C Eddy Rodriguez on minor league contracts. American Association WICHITA WINGNUTS—Sold the contract of RHP James Hoyt to the Atlanta Braves.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS—Released G Scott Winnewisser. Signed G Ryan Lee to the practice squad. NEW YORK JETS—Signed WR Mardy Gilyard. Signed WR Eddie McGee and OL Dennis Landolt to the practice squad. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Signed LB Jerrell Harris to the practice squad. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Placed WR Kyle Williams and RB Kendall Hunter on injured reserve. Released DB Eddie Whitley from the practice squad. Signed WR Chad Hall to the practice squad. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed OL Derek Hardman. Released WR Diondre Borel from the practice squad. Signed LB Joe Holland to the practice squad. TENNESSEE TITANS—Signed RB Lennon Creer to the practice squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Released LB Darryl Gamble from the practice squad. Canadian Football League MONTREAL ALOUETTES—Named Noel Thorpe defensive co-ordinator.

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Tuesday’s Games Phoenix 91, Cleveland 78 Philadelphia 100, Dallas 98 Houston 117, Toronto 101 Minnesota 97, Sacramento 89 Indiana 79, L.A. Lakers 77 Wednesday’s Games San Antonio 110, Orlando 89 Washington 84, Portland 82 Brooklyn 95, Boston 83 Atlanta 94, Charlotte 91 Detroit 117, Phoenix 77 Chicago 101, Dallas 78 Memphis 103, Toronto 82 Utah 96, New Orleans 84 Oklahoma City 120, Houston 98 New York 102, Milwaukee 88 Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, Late Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Miami, 6 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

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Football NFL Odds (Favourites in capital letters; odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery) Spread O/U Thursday New Orleans at ATLANTA 3.5 56.5 Sunday Seattle at CHICAGO NA NA HOUSTON at Tennessee 6.5 47.5 NEW ENGLAND at Miami 8.5 50.5 Jacksonville at BUFFALO 5.5 45.5

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JUNIOR B HOCKEY The Blackfalds Wranglers broke open a 1-1 tie with four unanswered second-period goals on their way to an 8-1 victory over the Mountainview Colts in Heritage Junior B Hockey League play Tuesday. Jason Bell and Tyler Loomer scored twice each for the Wranglers with single goals added by Lucas Fraser,

Chance Abbott, Bryce Boguski and Liam Wiese. Evan Ingram replied for the Colts. Layne Swier finished with 18 saves in goal while his teammates had 55 shots on Mike Byer and Brendan McCambly, who faced 19 shots after taking over in the third period.

Curling Curling Canada Cup MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Schedule for the Canada Cup of Curling, Wednesday-Sunday at Mosaic Place: Wednesday’s results First Draw MEN John Epping 7 Kevin Martin 6 Jeff Stoughton 9 Glenn Howard 5 WOMEN Jennifer Jones 9 Crystal Webster 7 Stefanie Lawton 10 Sherry Middaugh 4 Second Draw MEN Mike McEwen 8 Brad Gushue 2 Kevin Koe 5 John Epping 3 WOMEN Crystal Webster 7 Chelsea Carey 4 Stefanie Lawton 8 Heather Nedohin 5

Sherry Middaugh 8 Cathy Overton-Clapham 5 Third Draw MEN Jeff Stoughton 7 Kevin Koe 5 Kevin Martin 10 Brad Gushue 7 Mike McEwen 7 Glenn Howard 6 WOMEN Jennifer Jones 9 Cathy Overton-Clapham 6 Heather Nedohin 9 Chelsea Carey 7 Thursday’s games Fourth Draw, 10 a.m. MEN John Epping vs. Mike McEwen Kevin Koe vs. Brad Gushue WOMEN Chelsea Carey vs. Stefanie Lawton Heather Nedohin vs. Sherry Middaugh Cathy Overton-Clapham vs. Crystal Webster

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FOOTBALL NFL—Fined Detroit DT Ndamukong Suh $30,000 for kicking Houston QB Matt Schaub in the groin during Sunday’s game. BUFFALO BILLS—Signed DE Corbin Bryant to the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS—Signed LB Patrick Trahan from the practice squad and DE Aston Whiteside to the practice squad. DALLAS COWBOYS—Released DL Tevita Finau from the practice squad. Signed WR Andre Holmes to the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Placed DT Josh Chapman and DE Fili Moala on injured reserve. Signed DT Kellen Heard. Signed CB Delano Howell from Buffalo’s practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Claimed DE Jason Babin off waivers from Philadelphia. Placed RB Jalen Parmele and CB William Middleton on injured reserve. Released WR Micheal Spurlock and CB Chris Harris. Signed WR Quan Cosby and DB Antwaun From 7:00am until 3:00pm Molden. Signed WR Toney Clemons and RB This Monday to Friday Jordan Todman from the practice squad. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Released LB Check out our new look! Bryan Kehl. MIAMI DOLPHINS—Released G Ryan Durand. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed RB James Develin from the practice squad and WR Jeremy Ebert to the practice squad. Red Deer – Gasoline Alley

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HOCKEY COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Reassigned G Allen York from Springfield (AHL) to Evansville (ECHL). DETROIT RED WINGS—Reassigned D Max Nicastro from Grand Rapids (AHL) to Toledo (ECHL). American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS—Agreed to terms with D Jordan Hill on a one-year contract. Central Hockey League BLOOMINGTON BLAZE—Signed F Dan Barczuk. Waived G Nick Niedert.

BASKETBALL DENVER NUGGETS—Promoted Pete D’Alessandro to vice-president of basketball operations and Mike Bratz to director of player personnel. LOS ANGELES LAKERS—Assigned C Robert Sacre to Los Angeles (NBADL).

Red Deer Ladies Basketball League Monday Results Collins Barrow Storm 52 Vertically Challenged 37 Storm: Krista Sawatzky, Shannon Van Parys 10. Vert: Joelle Burnstad 18. POG — Storm: Erika Pottage. Vert: Burnstad. Big Ballers 54 Triple Threat 50 Ballers: Amber Vick 11. Triple: Tamara Steer 20. POG — Ballers: Rayne Prins. Triple: Jessi Charchuk. Hoosier Daddy 77 Rampage 20 Hoosier: Kristi Lorenz 16. Ramp: Kelsey Wilson 11. POG — Hoosier: Jill Hornby. Ramp: Wilson Team Funk 42 Nikes 17 POG — Funk: Shalene Rascher. Nikes: Bethany Townsend. Spartans 61 The Bank 34 Spart: Jaci Horvath 14. Bank: Mallory Jones 18. POG — Spart: Horvath. Bank: Jones

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Ring in the season with a Christmas experience featuring over 200 creche displays from around the world, along with peaceful seasonal music and beautiful Christmas artwork. Hot chocolate and light refreshments will be served. The free event runs nightly from Monday through Wednesday, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., as well as from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The event is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and will be in the Kentwood church at 8 Keast Way, just off Taylor Drive and 77th Street. All are welcome.

FIDDLER AT MUSEUM Hear a local fiddler play songs in a variety of styles at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday. Fiddling Around features Laurie Maetche, a Lacombe music teacher and fiddler, performing Scottish, Quebecois and Métis numbers at 2 p.m. The event is part of the museum’s Family Sundays series.

WORK WITH ARTISTS AT MAG The Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery’s MAGnificent Saturdays program offers three opportunities to work with artists in December. Erin Boake hosts Pin it! Wearable art! this Saturday. Kaleb Romano hosts Watery Worlds on Dec. 8. And Carlene LaRue hosts Christmas tree trimmings on Dec. 15. All seminars run from 1 to 4 p.m. and materials needed are included with museum admission. MAGnificent Saturdays takes a break starting on Dec. 22 and returns Jan. 5.

Three schools have staved off possible closure within a Stettler-area school district. On Nov. 15, the board of Clearview Public Schools defeated a motion to study whether it was best to close or reconfigure classes within the schools of Byemoor, Brownfield and Donalda. Trustee Peter Simons originally brought the motion forward on Oct. 25 but it was postponed for more discussion. A standing-room audience of about 75 people, representing three school delegations, attended the November meeting. Simons voted in favour of proceeding with the study but the remaining six trustees voted against it. Board chairman Ken Checkel said these schools could still face closure down the road if enrolments further decline. Donalda School has about 55 students, so that’s actually a pretty good size, Checkel said. But when enrolments slip below 30, as is the case with Byemoor and Brownfield,

15 to visit each school and hold community meetings by June 2013. The board will present the district’s overall financial situation, plus the money situation within each school. It will look at how best to save money through the region. The projected deficit for 2012-2013 is $998,000. School districts can draw from reserves to cover deficits but those same savings are being depleted. “We get almost all our funding from the provincial government and all their funding formulas are pretty well based on student numbers,” said Checkel. Student numbers have been declining slowly over the years, so less provincial dollars come through. It affects schools and the school district as a whole, he said. Checkel said he believes all rural school districts in Central Alberta are seeing student numbers, and funding, decline. “We’re having to make cuts every year,” he said. Checkel said they’ve tried to pitch different funding formulas to Alberta Education but nothing has really been done about it. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

Online campus celebrates decade BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF After 10 years, eCampusAlberta now offers more than 70 programs and 800 online courses through 16 post-secondary institutions to reach students all over the province. The consortium, represented by two institutions in Central Alberta in Olds College and Red Deer College, was created in 2002 as a non-profit society. On Wednesday, the society celebrated 10 years with a webcast video-conference of the 16 institutions and remarks from Stephen Khan, minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education. “We want to make sure every student has an opportunity to come to post-secondary education,” said Joel Ward, Red Deer College president. “If you’re qualified we’ll take you, if you’re not qualified we’ll find a way to get you qualified, then we’ll take you, and if you don’t have money, we’ll find a way to get you the scholarships and bursaries to ensure you have access to postsecondary. “Now we’re saying if you live

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From the left, Red Deer College administrators Alice McNair, dean of Learning Resources, Jim Brinkhurst, vice-president of College Services and Joel Ward, RDC president and CEO during the 10-year celebration of the eCampusAlberta at Red Deer College.

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too far away from a community where there is a post-secondary institution, we can help you there, too.” About 1,000 people have registered with the Red Deer eCampusAlberta version, which offers programs such as edu-

cational assistant certificate, early learning and child care diploma, pharmacy technician certificate and virtual assistant certificate. “What’s most important for eCampusAlberta is it’s an opportunity for learners all over

the province, who might not have access to a post-secondary institution, to have the same quality experience they would if they were on campus,” said Ward. “And the ability to collaborate with other students taking the same course and the ability to stay close to home.” Learning through eCampusAlberta is all done online and Alice McNair, Red Deer College dean of Learning Resources, said it is very different than coming to class.

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Every day for the past two weeks, Grade 3 students in West Park Elementary have sounded off and recited the home row of their keyboards. For 70 minutes each day, they have been going to Camp Click Clack to learn how to type properly, a skill their teacher, Rhonda Sproxton, said is important because of how much technology and the computer are used on a daily basis in Canada. “The kids loved it and are enthused when they know we’re off to keyboarding camp,” said Sproxton. “I think they’re pretty much sold on anything to do with technology.” To make the experience a little more entertaining for the students, they taught the lessons under a camp motif, with the kids heading off to the keyboarding and literacy

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it’s tougher to justify. “On the other hand, it’s not all doom and gloom,” said Checkel. If a school can make its budget work, has good staff and support from the community, then this bodes well for them. “When we had the delegations come in, we saw great support . . . so as far as I’m concerned they can keep their schools as long as they want them,” Checkel said. “We had to make a decision as a board, so for now those schools don’t have to worry about closure this year.” Tasha Jaffray, president of the parent council at Donalda School, said the board’s decision takes the strain off the school. “With a small community, people start looking at the possibility of the school closing and it scares them,” said Jaffray. “I’m very happy with the outcome.” Jaffray went to Donalda School and now her daughter attends the school. She said it’s an amazing experience for a child because they get one-on-one with the teachers and the staff really get to know each child’s personality. The board approved a motion on Nov.

camp. Sproxton said the reason Grade 3 students were chosen for this program was because they haven’t developed bad typing habits yet. “We taught them some songs and chants,” said Sproxton. “Every morning we’d do a sound-off with the letters, this would bring them to the muscle memory we work on every day.” This is after taking a cue from another educator who thought having intensive, consecutive days of typing teaching, as opposed to sporadic typing lessons, would be beneficial to the children. “These students have very little keyboarding skills to come and start with us,” said Sproxton. “The keyboarding is so slow because they haven’t practised enough consistently and on consecutive days. We find keyboarding throughout the year stays very minimal, very much hunt and peck type of habits.

“Our goal, starting at the Grade 3 level, was to at least get them familiar with the home row.” Relying on numerous websites with activities for students that just used the home row keys, the kids were taught the fundamentals of typing. Sproxton said technology is a very important part of education today and getting them started at a young age would be a good way to prevent the start of bad typing habits, which develop as they grow up. The students have not been able to get past the home row yet, which is about where Sproxton thought they would get. “We would be very interested with our colleagues who are teaching at a higher level to see if it would go any faster with older kids,” said Sproxton. “What I’d like to see is if you could do it a couple of times over the year and do it again next year with the same group, where would they be.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Christmas tree permits also available online Central Albertans looking to cut their own Christmas trees on public lands can now buy their provincial permits online as well as at retailers. Log on to http://srd.alberta.ca and follow the links. Users will have to create an account with password. Permits cost $5.25 each and are good for three trees each. General guidelines for cutting are for vehicles to stay on designated trails or roads, take only trees under 2.5 metres high and not cut trees from restricted areas such as recreation areas, campgrounds, provincial parks, natural areas and private land. Complete rules are available on the website. Red Deer retailers selling permits include Wolverine Guns and Tackle, UFA Farm and Ranch Supply and Sportmen’s Den. In other Central Alberta communities, permits are sold by Caroline Supplies in Caroline, Mountain View County office, Race Trac Gas in Nordegg, Game On Outdoors in Rimbey, Grandview Stage at Cow Lake, Zim’s Mini Mart in Sundre and Canadian Tire, Pudgee’s Food and Gas and Rolf’s Groceries in Rocky Mountain House.

Santa, helpers to raise funds for Salvation Army Hoping to repeat the success of last year, more than 120 walkers and runners, some dressed as Santa and Santa’s little helpers, will raise funds for the Salvation Army. The Red Deer Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk, put on by The Running Room and in support of The Salvation Army, takes place on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. at Rotary Recreation Park, 4501 47th Ave. People can run five km or walk one km and raise funds to help vulnerable children and families living in poverty. Last year, the first time the event ran, 121 people participated and raised about $7,000. Major Larry Bridger of the Salvation Army said as of Monday that 123 had registered and he hoped more would join as the event draws nearer. The hope is to get 150 people and raise a comparable amount of money. “We do have a Santa there,” said Bridger. “At least one, that’s just part of the festivities.” For more information or to register, visit www.santashuffle.com or call the Salvation Army at 403-346-2251.

Impaired driving accused appears in Rocky court A man accused of drunk driving in relation to the death of a Rocky Mountain House man appeared in Whitecourt provincial court on Tuesday. Whitecourt RCMP previously said

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ONLINE: Different, difficult “I think it’s compensated for by having really rich curriculum and great learning activities as a way to engage the student,” said McNair. “It’s different and it is more difficult, but it’s not insurmountable. In many ways, online learning is helping us be better teachers in the classroom.” Last year, eCampusAlberta received more than 18,000 course registrations and since it’s inception in 2002, there have been more than 76,000 course registrations. The society services students from more than 480 Alberta communities. Other member institutions include Grande Prairie Regional College, Grant MacEwan University, Lethbridge College, Medicine Hat College and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Polytechnic. Ward said people who don’t live near a postsecondary institution are less likely to get a post-

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Shirley Hocken treasurer of the Riverside Meadows Community Association sits on the centennial log bench at the north end of the railway bridge over the Red Deer River. Commissioned by the Riverside Meadows Community Association’s 2011 Village of North Red Deer Centennial Committee, the bench commemorates the early years of settlement on the north side of the river that was fueled by the logging industry followed by construction of the railways to the west country and north to Edmonton. The bench was created by Brian McArthur and Dawn Detarando of Voyager Art and Tile in Red Deer. It was recently been handed over to the City of Red Deer public art collection. that Clinton Lattery, 27, died when the welding truck in which he was riding struck the back end of a logging truck at about 8 p.m. on Nov. 14. Police allege that Brooks resident Ryan Douglas Florence, 30, was driving the smaller vehicle. Florence was arrested and charged with three offences, including impaired driving causing death. A police statement issued shortly after his arrest stated that Florence was not injured in the collision. Florence returns to court in Whitecourt on Dec. 11 for election and plea.

Group attack case in court A remanded Red Deer man appeared by closed circuit television in court on Wednesday in connection with last spring’s group attack on another man at a downtown apartment building. Cameron Coles, 26, was one of four men charged after an attack that sent a Red Deer man to hospital with serious injuries, including machete wounds to his face and head, late in the evening of April 9. The incident occurred in the lobby area of the Ranchers Valley apartment at 51st Avenue and 49th Street at about 11:25 p.m. Coles is waiting to get a new lawyer through Legal Aid. He will return to court next Wednesday morning. Three other accused — Joshua Severin, 19, Victor Bricker, 20, and Morgan Riley, 18 — pleaded guilty earlier. Riley pleaded guilty to common

assault and was sentenced to time served. Bricker and Severin were each sentenced to two years in federal prison for aggravated assault.

Child porn case sentencing adjourned A Red Deer man charged with possessing child pornography will be back in Red Deer provincial court in January. A pre-sentencing was adjourned on Wednesday for 52-year-old Randy Adams. He will be back in court for Jan. 16. Adams pleaded guilty in July on one count of possessing child pornography. On Oct. 9, 2011, Red Deer city RCMP responded to a complaint of found property containing images. The investigation continued with the assistance of ALERT’s Southern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit, an integrated team made up of Calgary Police Service, Medicine Hat Police Service, Lethbridge Regional Police Service and the RCMP. On March 8, a judicially authorized search warrant was executed on a home in Red Deer where police seized several electronic devices, including computers.

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nection with a home invasion and the shooting of a man with a BB gun remains in custody. Red Deer City RCMP allege that the man was home on Overdown Drive at about 1 a.m. on Nov. 17 when two men, both known to him, started banging on his back door. The man fled out the front door and ran to a neighbouring house for help. The suspects went in after him and shot him numerous times with a BB gun. Jade Slofstra, 23, of Red Deer, was arrested on charges that include use of an imitation weapon to commit a break and enter, break and enter of a dwelling, carrying a weapon to commit an offence, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. He remains in custody and returns to Red Deer provincial court on Dec. 5 for election and plea. Miguel MacPherson, 23, of Red Deer is co-accused with Slofstra. MacPherson is scheduled to be in court on Dec. 21.

Blackfalds to light up water park The town of Blackfalds will light up its water park for the Christmas season. The lights were turned on at Tayles Water Spray Park on Wednesday night and will continue each night from 4 p.m. to midnight until Jan. 1. The musical portion of the display runs nightly from 7-8 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The face is hardly wrinkled and the long blond locks appear unchanged, but Brad Pitt, who will turn 49 in December, is increasingly preoccupied with the passage of time and the thought that his rarefied place in movies is fleeting. It’s now been more than 20 years since Pitt broke out as the heartthrob of Thelma & Louise. While nothing has diminished his status as one of the few genuine movie stars on the planet, Pitt says he’s now working as if an expiration date lurks. “I’m definitely past halfway,” says Pitt. “I think about it very much as a father. You just want to be around to see (your children) do everything. If I have so many days left, how am I filling those days? I’ve been agonizing over that one a bit like I never have before.” But that sense of urgency has helped fuel some of Pitt’s best, most daring work, including his new film, Killing Them Softly. It’s his second with Andrew Dominik, the New Zealand-born director of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. In the adaption of George V. Higgins’ 1974 crime novel, Cogan’s Trade, Pitt plays a hit man operating in a shabby underworld of imageconscious gangsters. It’s almost surprising how few blockbusters Pitt has starred in over the last decade. Instead, he’s gravitated toward working with revered directors like Terrence Malick (Tree of Life) and the Coen brothers, and shaping his opportuni-

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Brad Pitt poses for a portrait to promote his film, “Killing Them Softly,” in New York. ties by producing them. His production company, Plan B, produced both Jesse James and Killing Them Softly, as well as many of his films in between. More often than not, he’s sought to downplay his glamor, a track begun with David Fincher’s Fight Club and extended with ruminations on celebrity (Dominik’s Jesse James) and more character actor roles than most leading men would dare (his ditzy personal trainer in the Coens’ Burn After Reading, his Nazi-killing lieutenant in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds). Killing Them Softly, too, is an ensemble, with James Gandolfini, Richard Jenkins, Ray Liotta, Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn. Even in last year’s performance as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane in Moneyball

(for which he landed his third Oscar nomination), Pitt deliberately played it low-key. “Life is more interesting,” says the Missouribred Pitt. “I enjoy the fantasy; I enjoy when everyone wins. I just don’t contribute to that idea very well, for better or worse. There’s something subversive in my Christian upbringing or something, my mid-America upbringing. That irreverent urge that makes you want to yell or fart during the Benediction in church. I just can’t help it.” And yet, Pitt has simultaneously carried the movie star mantle with seeming ease. Though his relationship with Angelina Jolie, with whom he has six children, has made him a constant tabloid target, he’s relaxed and unguarded in conversation. He says his celeb-

rity “hasn’t bugged me since the ’90s,” but he acknowledges that he occasionally trades on it: “I mean, I play some smart ball,” he says. “The difficulty with Brad was always: What can you cast a movie star in?” says Dominik. “You have to deal with it. You have to cast him as someone extraordinary, which I guess he is. He’s the cool guy in the movie.” Certainly a very unFight Club thing to do was the recent Chanel ad campaign Pitt stars in, where he smoulders in black-and-white and says things like “It’s not a journey” into the camera. The spots were mocked on Saturday Night Live, to which Pitt says cheerfully: “Fair play, fair play.” After a reporter admits not knowing much about fragrances, he laughs: “Apparently, neither do I.”

LONDON — The media are under fire, celebrities are under the microscope. Welcome to Britain in 2012 — or in the 1950s, the setting for the BBC drama The Hour. A newsroom drama/political thriller about the staff of a current affairs TV program, The Hour gained attention last year when it debuted for its resonant story lines and distinctive retro style. The latter aspect — all mid-century modern interiors, sensuous silk dresses and slim suits — prompted the show to be dubbed, inevitably, a British Mad Men. The second six-episode season — in the middle of its run in Britain and which startedWednesday on BBC America — stays focused on the tempestuous trio of battling producer Bel Rowley (Romola Garai), combative reporter Freddie Lyon (Ben Whishaw, tech-master Q in the Bond film Skyfall) and smooth anchorman Hector Madden (The Wire alumnus Dominic West) as they confront meddling management, murky manoeuvrs in high places and tensions between work and their private lives. They also must deal with the consequences of their show’s rising profile — especially the impulsive Hector, who finds that fame comes at a cost. Series writer Abi Morgan, whose work includes screenplays for The Iron Lady and Shame, said she was drawn to the period’s sense of style — “a certain kind of La Dolce Vita glamour that I really love.” She also wanted to explore the birth of modern culture in a decade often seen as staid and conformist. “What we know about history is inherently, it repeats itself,” said Morgan, counting off the show’s modern themes: “Immigration, women trying to have it all, the sense of a kind of greater global threat (because of the Cold War) ... the rise of capitalism and consumerism in Britain, the birth of celebrity, and the vulnerability of celebrity.” The Hour has been hailed for recasting a time usually remembered in Britain as a grey era of postwar austerity. Prosperity took a long time to arrive in Britain, which emerged from World War II victorious but broke — wartime food rationing continued until the 1950s. But by 1957, when the second series of The Hour opens, wages were rising, the economy was growing, new consumer goods were available and the tempting devil of rock ’n’ roll was washing up on Britain’s shores. The series introduces the BBC’s brash rival ITV, which launched in 1955 as Britain’s first commercial TV network, and takes excursions to seedy Soho nightclubs, where journalists and politicians mingled with denizens of the London underworld. Like Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom, the show is also a love letter to journalism — a much-needed one in Britain, where the profession’s image has plunged after revelations of tabloid phone hacking, and where even the august BBC has been tarred by its bungled response to a sex abuse scandal.

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to rewrite and clarify the law. 1974 — Naim Djemal hijacks an aircraft over Saskatchewan, assaults a stewardess and orders the pilot to fly to Cyprus. On landing for fuel, he hands a knife to the captain, and is arrested as he walks off the aircraft. 1916 — The founding of the National Research Council of Canada takes place in Ottawa. Its purpose is to further scientific planning and development.

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Mining, merger deals down VANCOUVER — The number and size of merger and takeover deals in the mining and metals sector in the first nine months of the year is down sharply compared with a year ago, a report by Ernst and Young says. Economic worries, rising costs, geopolitical risk and rising prices have all combined to put acquirers on the sidelines, according to the report released Wednesday. Ernst and Young said there were 684 merger and acquisition deals in the sector in the first nine months of the year, down from 816 in the same period in 2011, while the total value of the deals slipped to $76.8 billion, down from $133.7 billion. The average size also fell to $112 million from $164 million a year ago.

Canadian Tire cuts senior jobs Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is cutting senior management jobs as it works to reduce costs to cope with what it expects to be an even more competitive retail landscape in Canada. The company, which also announced a sports company acquisition Wednesday, says at least five executives will be leaving the ranks for various reasons. Though it did not mention the competition by name, many Canadian retailers are gearing up to deal with the presence of U.S. retail giant Target Corp. and the potential that could eat into their sales when it arrives in spring of 2013. Canadian Tire is working aggressively to carve out a bigger share of the market before Target arrives. It has unveiled a new automotive-centric store format in a strategy aimed at improving customer experience among those shopping for products that helped make the company a household name. — The Canadian Press

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The end of a much-maligned visa for Mexican travellers to Canada would be a good thing for both North American countries, Prime Minister Stephen Harper affirmed Wednesday. Harper offered his government’s most conciliatory view to the visa that it imposed in 2009 to stop an influx of bogus refugee claimants. It came after his Parliament Hill meeting with Mexico’s president-elect Enrique Pena Nieto. Mexico was stung by the visa requirement, viewing it as heavy-handed and unexpected. “We would ultimately like to see visa-free travel with Mexico,” Harper said at a joint news conference, standing next to the new, young telegenic Mexican leader, who will be sworn in Saturday as president. But first, the government is working to change its immigration system first so there is not a recurrence of past problems, Harper added. “We have changed laws. We’re in the process of changing our systems,” said Harper. It would be in the interest of both countries to get rid of the visa, he added. Pena Nieto acknowledged the Canadian rationale for im-

posing the visa, breaking with the harder line against it taken by his predecessor Felipe Calderon, who is completing the single six-year term that Mexico’s constitution allows. “As Mr. Harper said, this is the result of excessive refugee claims that were perhaps unfounded — citizens of our country who claimed refugee status, which got them access to social security benefits in this country.” Pena Nieto said he asked about the Canadian legislative changes during his meeting with Harper. “I do hope that once the legislation is approved in the near future we will be able to avoid this requirement.” The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Centre for International Governance Innovation argued in favour of the visa’s removal in a joint paper prior to Pena Nieto’s arrival. Pena Nieto was making the one-day whirlwind visit to Ottawa after travelling to Washington to meet with President Barack Obama, just three days before being sworn in as Mexico’s new president. Obama praised Pena Nieto’s ambitious reform agenda and expressed confidence the two countries would strengthen economic and trade ties and in-

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes part in a press conference with Mexican president-elect Enrique Pena Nieto on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday. crease security along their border. Pena Nieto was in Canada to reach out to Mexico’s other North American trade partner. Prior to his arrival, the incoming Mexican leader said he wants to encourage Canadian investment in his country’s state-run oil company. But he made clear Thursday that his country has no intention of privatizing the company, Petroleos Mexicanos.

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In its joint paper, the chamber and CIGI noted Canada’s energy sector has new opportunities in Mexico as Pena Nieto takes power. “With President-elect Pena Nieto’s promise to allow foreign investment in the Mexican petroleum sector, there is, for example, a window of opportunity for Canadian energy firms to look for opportunities in Mexico.”

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Work is underway on an 8,500-square-foot commercial building in Sylvan Lakeís Hewlett Park subdivision. Local developer Sam Parmar and his business partner Carlo Simonot are constructing the single-storey building for lease, with space for up to five retail tenants. They expect it to be ready for occupancy by the end of January. Parmar and Simonot previously developed a building on the Herder Drive and Hwy 20 site that now houses a Fas Gas service station and a liquor store, and expect to begin work on two more buildings there by late spring.

Tax treaty may ensnare banks BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The final thrust of Canada-U.S.. tax treaty negotiations is triggering fears among bankers on this side of the border that they will be dragged into helping out on an American hunt for tax cheats — and passing along information about Canadians to U.S. tax authorities. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has put dual U.S.-Canadian citizens on notice that they need to file U.S. tax returns — whether or not they have paid in Canada — or face penalties. Intense lobbying by Ottawa achieved some relief on a related issue involving tax obligations of dual citizens, with the IRS issuing a guidance that those owing no U.S. tax would not be subject to penalties for failing to report in past years. The two sides appear headed toward a com-

promise on the issue affecting banks and their U.S. clients as well. But recent statements and precedent-setting deals with the United Kingdom and other European countries suggest the IRS will still be able to secure — if indirectly — some, if not all, the information it is seeking. Canadian Bankers Association president Terry Campbell said in an interview he is hoping Ottawa can convince the IRS to back off, but suggested that was unlikely. “It’s very likely that under any scenario we will have to be gathering more information than we had to do beforehand,” he said. Campbell added that he did not know the direction of the current bilateral discussions, but the recent U.K. deal with the U.S. suggests Canadian banks may be able to avoid turning over account information on dual citizens directly to the IRS.

OTTAWA — Ontario’s status as the economic engine of country has been in a steady decline for the better part of a decade — and most of the blame can be laid at the feet off the manufacturing sector — newly-released data suggests. While the province’s opposition parties pointed to the Statistics Canada data as proof of poor economic stewardship under the governing Liberals, the economic development minister shot back with figures he says show manufacturing is on the rebound. StatsCan’s latest payroll employment report, released Wednesday, shows Ontario lost about two thirds of the 52,500 jobs shed nationally by employers in September. But it is the agency’s 10-year perspective on the country’s most populous province that is most revealing of Ontario’s lagging performance. It shows Ontario’s share of Canada’s employees has been slipping the past decade to 38 per cent today, from 39.2 per cent in 2003. As of September, there were 5.8 million payroll workers in Ontario. All of the relative decline can be explained by what has happened in the factory sector. Statistics Canada puts the manufacturing job losses in Ontario at 255,000 over the past decade, dropping the number of factory employees from 908,900 in January 2003 to 654,200 in September 2012. Coincidentally, during an similar period, the province’s gross domestic product output has swooned even further in relation to the national total from 41.4 per cent in 2002 to 37.1 per cent last year. In both output and jobs, Alberta and Saskatchewan have been the key beneficiaries.

Farmer finds lots of interesting things in cow poop BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR For most of the people listening to Neil Dennis speak at the Western Canadian Grazing Conference in Red Deer on Wednesday, the images he projected onto the giant screens at the front of the room were cow dung — plain and simple. But to the Saskatchewan farmer, each dropping revealed a wealth of information about the nutritional history of the animal that had left it. “That cow pie there tells me that your nutritional value in that field is good,” he said of one patty.

“This one tells me there’s too much roughage,” he remarked on another. Shape, texture and colour provide insights into microbial activity within the soil, continued Dennis, and the prevalence of dung beetles offers clues into the biological state of a pasture. “I spend a lot of time looking at cow pies. They can tell you a lot about your cows.” Dennis is a dedicated student of grazing practices, with his classroom a 1,200-acre farm he calls Sunnybrae. For nearly 25 years he’s been experimenting with highdensity grazing — running as many as 1,000 head of beef cat-

tle on a half acre of land. Such practices might be expected to destroy forage lands, but Dennis’s farm is a picture of plant diversity, with healthy soil, a longer-than-average growing season, excellent moisture retention and a dearth of weeds, flies and parasites. It also produces more pounds of beef per acre than any of his neighbours’ lands. The key to Dennis’s system is the rapid movement of cattle from one paddock to the next, and long intervals of regrowth between grazings. “Most of them are never any longer than two hours on a paddock,” said Dennis, who uses

automatic gates to quickly move livestock between temporary enclosures secured by electric fences. Once the dense herd leaves an area, it’s given months to recover. “That’s the most important part of the whole thing is the recovery time. “If you eat it off and come back too soon, it hasn’t healed itself and it hasn’t set up a new root system under it. “You’ve got to make sure you give it enough rest time to put new roots down and replenish and get new leaves up to full potential.”

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Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.50 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 46.38 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.56 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 18.84 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 34.57 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.10 First Quantum Minerals . 20.80 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39.31 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.70 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 62.00 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . 10.27 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 38.23 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 32.16

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher as the latest comments from U.S. political leaders raised hopes for an agreement to head off a fiscal crisis in the United States. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 28.7 points to 12,140.33 while the TSX Venture Exchange dipped 0.8 of a point to 1,205.37. The Canadian dollar shook off early losses to rise 0.29 of a cent to 100.82 cents US. The TSX had initially tumbled more than 100 points, extending the losses from Tuesday, which had been triggered by comments from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. He said there had been “little progress” in talks to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. Markets started to revive back from the worst levels of the morning after House Speaker John Boehner said he was optimistic that a deal can be reached with President Barack Obama to avert the so-called fiscal cliff at the end of next month.

Economists say the combination of steep tax increases and spending cuts would significantly cut economic growth and likely push the U.S. back into recession and damage other economies around the world. New York indexes also erased early lows as the Dow Jones industrials surged 106.98 points to 12,985.11. The Nasdaq climbed 23.99 points to 2,991.78 while the S&P 500 index added 10.99 points to 1,409.93. Adding to optimism was a remark from President Barack Obama that he believes that members of both parties can reach a “framework” on a debtcutting deal before Christmas. And an administration official says two of President Barack Obama’s top negotiators on the “fiscal cliff” will meet separately on Thursday with top political leaders. Still, analysts questioned whether a comprehensive deal can be reached this late in the year.

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With conventional grazing practices, said Dennis, cattle favour the tastiest plants. “If you keep doing that year after year, the plants they like, you put them under more stress. “You wreck the root system and the root systems on the ones they don’t like — that’s what fills in and you essentially have a poorer quality pasture.” In the late 1980s, Dennis was struggling to eke out a living on the mixed farm his great-grandfather had homesteaded in 1900. “The last thing I wanted to do was change, but I was either going to be flipping burgers somewhere or on the farm — and I love the farm.” After initial poor results, which he now realizes were because he didn’t give his paddocks sufficient time to recover, Dennis attended a holistic grazing course in 1998. He resisted, but after five years realized the system worked. The carrying capacity of his land has increased by 300 to 400 per cent, he said, and is now home to more than 40 species of plants. Water infiltration is much improved, carbon content is higher and the mineral cycle better. His frequent movement of cattle breaks fly and parasite cycles, and denser grazing results in a better distribution of manure and urine. Dennis even thinks cattle accustomed to high-density grazing adjust to feedlots quicker. Even compaction of the soil hasn’t been an issue, he said. “You can have a pile of cows on an acre. As long as it’s a short time it doesn’t matter.” It does take time and money to set up a high-

density grazing system, acknowledged Dennis, but once in place it’s easy and inexpensive to operate. “It takes me 18 minutes to put up a quarterof-a-mile fence, up and down. “I’ve got more spare time now than I’ve ever

had.” Dennis said he’s still learning, and continues to experiment with his cattle and land — following a simple rule. “You have to have a plan in mind of what you want to do, and use the animal as a tool to accomplish where you want to go.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

(TSX:RIM) shares turned positive, up 30 cents to $11 on heavy volume of 8.4 million shares. The stock had been lower amid word that it had lost a contract dispute over the use of Nokia patents. A Swedish arbitrator has ruled that RIM breached a contract between the companies and is not entitled to manufacture or sell wireless local access network (WLAN) products without first reaching a royalties agreement with Nokia. Elsewhere in the tech sector, CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) dropped 93 cents to $23.12 as the company posted a net loss of just under $170 million or 58 cents per diluted share in the latest quarter, compared with a profit of $69.6 million or 26 cents per share in the year-earlier period. Revenue rose to $1.61 billion from just over $1 billion in the fiscal 2011 quarter. Ex-items, the company said it would have had net earnings of $100 million or 37 cents per share, down from 39 cents per share a year earlier. In other corporate news, shares in Quebec-based engineering firm SNC-Lavalin fell 92 cents to $39.99 after the province’s anti-corruption squad arrested former CEO Pierre Duhaime. He faces charges of fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud and use of false documents. There was also data that showed that U.S. sales of new homes dipped 0.3 per cent in

October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 368,000, below expectations of 382,000. Also,the September sales pace was slower than initially thought. Still, house sales are 20.4 per cent higher than the same month last year, supporting other data that show the housing market recovering. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Jan ’13 $0.90 higher $592.90; March ’13 $1.20 higher $592.60; May ’13 $0.50 higher $591.20; July ’13 $0.30 lower $587.70; Nov. ’13 $1.60 lower $540.40; Jan. ’14 $1.60 lower $543.10; March ’14 $1.60 lower $543.40; May ’14 $1.60 lower $543.40; July ’14 $1.60 lower $543.40; Nov. ’14 $1.60 lower $543.40; Jan ’15 $1.60 lower $543.40. Barley (Western): Dec. ’12 unchanged $245.00; March ’13 unchanged $248.00; May ’13 unchanged $249.00; July ’13 unchanged $249.50; Oct. ’13 unchanged $249.50; Dec ’13 unchanged $249.50; March ’14 unchanged $249.50; May ’14 unchanged $249.50; July ’14 unchanged $249.50; Oct. ’14 unchanged $249.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $249.50. Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 312,440 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 312,440.

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“I think people who anticipate a resolution prior to year-end are being very optimistic because just right off the bat, many of the legislators don’t really see themselves as having mandate since they have been defeated,” said Norman Raschkowan, North American strategist at Mackenzie Financial Corp. “The most likely case is that they establish the framework for an agreement and they announce sort of the bare bones of that framework prior to year-end with the expectation that by the end of January or early February, a detailed plan would be put in place.” The turnaround on the TSX was led by a gain of almost two per cent in the mining sector as December copper also pared early sharp losses to close one cent lower to US$3.52 a pound. Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) rose 25 cents to $5.28. Inmet Mining Corp. is rejecting an unsolicited takeover offer worth $4.9 billion by First Quantum Minerals Ltd. The miner

(TSX:IMN) says First Quantum (TSX:FM) offered 50 per cent of the deal’s value, or up to $2.46 billion, in cash and the other 50 per cent in the Vancouver miner’s shares. Inmet shares soared $9.20 or 17.42 per cent to $9.20 while First Quantum lost 34 cents to $20.80. The gold sector also turned positive, up about 0.5 per cent as December gold on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped $25.80 to US$1,716.50 an ounce. Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) advanced 26 cents to C$9.32 while Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) improved by 36 cents to $39.31. The energy sector rose almost 0.4 per cent while January crude dropped 69 cents to US$86.49 a barrel. Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) gained 32 cents to C$28.24. Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) shares were up 47 cents to $42.98 as it said it will invest $1.55 billion to acquire a half interest in the assets of Celtic Exploration Ltd. (TSX:CLT). The Calgary-based company is currently in the process of being fully acquired by Imperial parent ExxonMobil Canada Ltd., which announced a $3.1-billion bid for Celtic in October. Celtic shares were unchanged at $26. Utilities led TSX losses with TransAlta Corp. (TSX:TA) down 51 cents to $14.91. The tech sector was also negative but Research In Motion Ltd.

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Calnash Trucking, Ponoka, Alberta has an opening for a DISPATCHER. Duties: coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work. Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an asset. Will train right candidate. COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED Fax Resume to: 403 783 3011 Email: hr@ calnashtrucking.com

First Aid, H2S and PSTS req’d. Need to be physically fit. Resume by fax 403-227-1398 or email info@accutechcanada.ca LOCAL Oilfield Company seeking experienced Wireline Tool Salesman. Vehicle mileage paid as well as commissions and benefits. Please forward resume to: btopcanada @hotmail.com or fax 403-340-8581 Attn: Manager LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

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

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RICHARDSON COWAN requires Carol Ann (nee Valentine) Debra May F/T RDA TO START Carol Ann Richardson IMMED. 1956-2012 Mrs. Debra May Cowan, of passed away surrounded by Candidates must be willing to work day or evening Alix, Alberta, passed away family on November 27, 2012 shifts & some Saturdays. peacefully at her home on at the age of 58 years. Carol Must be energetic and be is survived by her loving Friday, November 23, 2012. able to work in a strong Debra was born February 22, spouse, Robert Robinson; team setting . Top wages 1956 in Red Deer to Ernie children, Niki (Lorne) Valentine and benefits will be paid to the right applicant. and Lillian Wilson. She was a n d B i l l i e S u e ( J e r r y ) New grads are welcome. predeceased by her parents; Richardson; step-children, Please drop off resumes Ernie and Lillian Wilson, and Launa Dee Robinson and Attention: Marina her brothers; Ben and Melvin Robin (Bobbi) Robinson; F/T RDA Level II Wilson. Debra is survived by g r a n d c h i l d r e n , D a n i c a req’d. for Family her husband of 39 years, Valentine, Dayton and Denon assistant Dental practice dedicated Randy Cowan of Alix, her Robinson, Chas, Lauren and to exceptional patient care. sons; Dale (May) Cowan of Kaylee Robinson; mother, Contact Kelly with resume Eckville, Darren (Lindsey) Delpha MacDonald; sisters, at the Lacombe Dental Clinic, 5015-51 St. Cowan of Stettler and Jeremy Donna (Ed) Swain, Diane Lacombe, AB T4L 2A3 (Colette) Cowan of Blackfalds, Valentine, Barbara (Gary) (403)782-3755, a n d h e r d a u g h t e r, H e i d i Bourque; and by step-siblings, (403)782-4081 by email: Cowan and girls of Blackfalds. Ricky, Harvey and Kathy info@lacombedental.com She also leaves behind her Valentine. She is predeceased RDA LEVEL II. g r a n d c h i l d r e n ; Ty l e r a n d by her father, Charles Stuart Experience required. Reece Cowan, Jordyn Cowan, Valentine; stepmother, May; We need an outgoing Morgan and Damian Cowan, and by her grandparents, dental assistant to assist Eden and Marlie Cowan. Lydia and Murdock MacDonald. a solo practitioner in our D e b r a w a s a w o n d e r f u l A Celebration of Carol’s life restorative and cosmetic loving wife, mother, grand- will be held on Saturday, dental practice. Our emphasis is on mother and friend, who had a December 1, 2012 at 4:00 comprehensive dental huge unselfish heart and ear p.m. at Red Deer Funeral care for our clients. to match and would listen to Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red A four day work week with a n d h e l p a n y b o d y w h o D e e r. I n l i e u o f f l o w e r s , 4 weeks paid vacation needed her. She always had m e m o r i a l d o n a t i o n s i n and a generous bonus plan makes this an a smile and a wave for every- honour of Carol Richardson body she encountered and of Robco Pressure Control excellent opportunityfor an outgoing dental assistant she always put family and m a y b e m a d e d i r e c t l y who is excited to provide friends first and herself last. to the Medicine River Wildlife quality comprehensive Debra had an amazing ability Centre, Box 115, Spruce dental care. of absorbing people’s pain View, AB T0M 1V0 (Tel: To arrange for an interview, please submit a n d s o r r o w s a n d w o u l d 403-728-3467). Condolences resume and contact always give back a loving may be forwarded to the Dr. Brian Saby hug and smile for you to family by visiting #100 3947-50a Ave. wear. She was a dog lover, www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Red Deer. Arrangements entrusted to an avid camper and loved to Phone 403-340-3434 RED DEER FUNERAL Fax 403-347-1377, read. She always supported E-mail: brian@saby.com HOME & CREMATORIUM local organizations that 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. were dear to her heart. A Phone (403) 347-3319. celebration of her life will be held at the Alix Community Farm Work Hall, Friday, November 30th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Interment CENTRAL AB FEEDLOT seeking year round F/T will follow at Alto Reste employee. General farm Cemetery, on Hwy 11 East, work and farm machinery R e d D e e r. I f y o u w i s h , operation. donations in Debra’s name Phone 403-556-9588 may made directly to the fax 403-638-3908 or email Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation dthengs@hotmail.com of Canada, 600-60 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON Funeral Directors M4T 1N5. Condolences for & Services Janitorial the late Debra Cowan may be forwarded to the family by ARAMARK at (Dow visiting Prentiss Plant) about www.eventidefuneralchapels.com 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, Arrangements entrusted to reliable, honest person Rebekah Sealock w/drivers license, to work EVENTIDE FUNERAL 40/hrs. per week w/some CHAPEL weekends, daytime hrs. 4820 - 45th Street, Starting wage $13/hr. Fax resume w/ref’s to Red Deer. Funeral Chapel, 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black Phone (403) 347-2222. Crematorium &

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CARROLL Helen May 5, 1912 - Nov. 26, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Carroll (Ostroski) announce her passing on Monday, November 26, 2012 at the age of 100 years. Mom will forever be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her children; Lorna (Leo) Franken of Red Deer, Bernie (Betty) Carroll of Calgary, Brenda (Andy) Robertson of Calgary, and son-in-law, Ernie Wolski of Victoria. Survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, she was pre deceased by her husband, Ambrose (Amby) in 1984 and daughter, Corinne in 2005. Mom’s greatest passions in life were her family and her Christian faith. She was a kind and gentle lady who touched many with her warm and loving manner. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caring and compassionate staff at Masterpiece Aspen Ridge where mom lived for the past 12 months. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer. Donations in Helen’s honor may be made directly to a charity of your choice. Condolences for the late Helen Carroll may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to Craig Kanngiesser EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222.

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850

EXP’D OPERATOR req’d for furnace and duct cleaning truck. Good customer skills req’d. Good commission and opportunity for advancement in this exciting growth industry. Email resume to brad@ comfortecheating.com or fax 403-309-8302 EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

HIRING * Gas station Manager * $25/hr, full time 1 person * The day to day operations of filling station and convenience store, managi n g s t a ff , w o r k i n g w i t h vendors and monitoring sales. * Completion of University Fluid Experts Ltd. ( Economics). Over 1 yr Is looking business experience. for experienced Trucking Leeoh Holdings Inc. o/a Rimbey Gas & Splash. Dispatcher to start immed. Good Verbal, Writing, Box 659 4630 50 Ave. Texting and Computer Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 skills. Company Pickup, cookplus@naver.com benefits, above avg. salary Phone 403-843-2360 and great atmosphere. HOLIDAY INN Clean Class 1 drivers license c/w abstract. EXPRESS Completed Basic Training RED DEER Courses. Will train the right Is seeking individual. FRONT DESK CLERK Fax Resume w/all tickets * Answer phone calls and Driver`s Abstract to * Take reservations 403-346-3112 or email to * Check in/out Guests roger@fluidexperts.com Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs GOODMEN $14.00/hr.

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HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South, Gasoline Alley Is Seeking

FRONT DESK CLERK * Answer phone calls * Take reservations * Check in/out Guests * Balance cash out & Attend to guest needs $ 14.00/hr HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT * Clean and vacuum rooms public areas pool etc. * Replenish amenities, linens & towels * Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards $ 14.00/hr All positions are Shift Work & weekends Fax resume 780 - 702-5051

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850

MACHINIST/ AREA SUPERVISOR The ideal candidate would have knowledge of Oil Country Tubular Products, supplemented with previous pipe manufacturing experience in a unionized industrial environment. CNC Lathe experience would be an asset. This position would be of interest to individuals who have 3 - 5 years of previous supervisory experience, possess strong communications skills, be a people-person, possess strong computer skills, be extremely wellorganized and be able to mentor and coach members of a production team. Salary will be commensurate with education & experience. Interested candidates may submit a resume to: reddeerhr@evrazincna.com

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Truckers/ Drivers

860

F/T. Class 1 drivers to haul NGL butane Super B’s, must be over 25 yrs., EMAIL: dreaddriving@gmail.com

850

Trades

PART/FULL TIME COOK Apply at East 40th Pub. 3811 40th Ave.

Restaurant/ Hotel

INCOME OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE!!

880

Misc. Help

Gary Moe Volkswagen Hwy 2, Westside Gasoline Alley

FULL TIME PARTS PERSON Required Immediately Competitive plus renumeration

Red Deer Public Schools

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m. Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in LANCASTER AREA 77 papers $412/mo. ROSEDALE AREA 72 papers $386/mo. DEER PARK Dempsey St. area 79 papers $423/mo. ALSO Davison Dr. area 101 papers $541/mo. ALSO Clearview Ridge Timberlands area 59 papers $376/mo. Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

LANCASTER 1/2 of Lampard Crsc $65/mo. ALSO Lenon Close, Lacey Close, Landry Bend area $76/mo. ALSO Logan Close Lee St. & Lawrence Crsc. area $158/mo. MICHENER West of 40th Ave. North of Ross St. area $245.00/mo. Good for adult w/a small car . ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in MOUNTVIEW 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/yr 1-1/2 hrs. per day ALSO SOUTH HILL 83 Advocate $435/mo. $5229/YR. 1 Hr. per day. Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

GLENDALE Gunn St. & Goodacre Close JOHNSTONE PARK Jacobs Close James, Johns St. & Jewell St.

ORIOLE PK WEST Oberg, Orchid, Oscar Cr & Overand Place RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 59 & 60 St. ********** Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED for delivery of Flyers Red Deer Express & Red Deer Life Sunday in MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life Within the towns of Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303 CUSTOMER SERVICE A locally owned industrial supply company is looking for an energetic person for inside sales. E-mail resume to mark@ aesreddeer.com

880

Misc. Help

Employment Opportunities - Caretaking and Maintenance Staff for complete posting.

850

is expanding its facility to double production.

Invites applicants for:

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Red Deer Public Schools Please see:

Employment Opportunities - Caretaking and Maintenance Staff for complete posting.

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

- Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers

www.rdpsd.ab.ca

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

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DAYSHIFT

CNC Operators

Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. continues to grow!

QC Person

We are currently expanding staff levels in all of our departments to meet the demand of our productions facilities.

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

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

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We offer competitive wages, benefits and a RRSP plan. Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca DRYWALL helper req’d. Exp. an asset. Must have own transportation. 403-341-7619 ESTABLISHED well known company looking for permanent f/t hourly tapers and p/t piece work tapers. Please fax resume to 403-782-0610 email: ben@tpil.ca EXP’’D drywall tradesmen & laborers req’d, immed Phone 403-348-8640

820

COOKS and SERVERS NEEDED Send resume to Attention: Linda Robinson gmar@symphonyseniorliving.com or drop off in person at: 3100 - 22nd Street

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

This is a full-time permanent shop position with competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs. Please Fax resume to 403-227-7796, or Email to hr@bilton.ca

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

1010

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

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY

Journeyman Technician

Contractors

1100

BRIAN’S DRYWALL Framing, drywall, taping, textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980

Successful candidate must be: • Customer service oriented. • Energetic and physically ﬁt.

COUNTERTOPS

We Offer: • Possibility for advancement. • Ongoing professional training. • Competitive remuneration. • Excellent medical and dental benefits. Fax resume in confidence to:

www.southsidereddeer.com

1165

EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages www.eroticasplaymates.net 403-598-3049 Need a playmate? 403-550-0732 mydiamondgirls.org

Fireplaces

1175

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

1200

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

Handyman Services

RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060

F & J Renovations. We do it all. Good rates and references available so call John at 403-307-3001 jbringleson@shaw.ca

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia Prefering non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 302-9210.

Escorts

1165

BEAUTIFUL college girl ROXY 403-848-2300

2804 Gaetz Ave., Red Deer

Escorts

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648

*LEXUS* 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT

274291K29-L5

ASPEN RIDGE & INGLEWOOD

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

Extensive experience with the maintenance and repair of the electrical systems in buildings and general shop equipment is an asset.

403.340.8420

Full and Part Time

SENIOR LIVING In concert with your life

1000-1430

273865K26-L1

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

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CLASSIFICATIONS

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

273593K30

DAD’S PIZZA

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

DEER PARK Dempsey St. area $45/mo. ALSO Duston St. Donnelly Crsc., area Densmore Crs. Dale Close $270/mo.

AFTERNOON SHIFT

Cook

$11/hr To clean kitchen following safety and hygiene standards. Clean utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware items. Clean floors. Assist in prep. All positions are Shift Work & Weekends. Fax resume 780-702-5051

870

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

273845L1

plus monthly bonus, and health benefits. Also accepting for Full Time (40 hrs. a week) $12-$13 Part Time (20-30 hrs. a week) Apply in person or e-mail careers@metalsmiths.ca

820

Kitchen Helper

daveturnbull@ garymoe.com

For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in

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

is looking for

DAYSHIFT

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

Opportunities

Invites applicants for:

CNC Operators

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

Please send resume to:

Assistant Manager, and 1st. Key starting wage 14/hr.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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

We require a process driven person for this position.

ACADEMIC Express LOCAL ACID Transport Adult Education and company looking for exp’d’ Training F/T Class 1 truck driver & pressure truck operator. Winter 2013 Top wages and exc. benefit pkg. • Community Support Fax resume and driver’s Worker program abstract to 403-346-3766 • GED classes evening and days

Please send resume to:

www.rdpsd.ab.ca

Required Immediately

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

880

Misc. Help

METALSMITHS Bower Mall

Fax resume to: Human Resources 403-782-1044 or Email: careers@bamssinc.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

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

Team Atmosphere

Please see:

SERVICE ADVISOR

880

Misc. Help

273845L1

830

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and 3 years of related experience in an office environment. A diploma in Office Administration will be considered an asset. Equivalencies will be considered.

EXPERIENCED

Great Benefits

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER

Gary Moe Volkswagen

Great Benefits

daveturnbull@ garymoe.com

Key responsibilities for this position include: LOOKING for a few good * Providing administrative Apples! Hiring part time support to Management and full time kitchen line * Maintenance of IFTA cooks... great flexibility, reporting program weekends a must! * Responding to staff Apply in person between inquiries 2 pm and 5 pm and ask for * Data entry & maintaining Angie or Amy. document files * Reception including Something for Everyone answering telephones, Everyday in Classifieds and greeting visitors *Maintaining supplies and Sales & office equipment * Open, sort and distribute Distributors correspondence (including fax and email)

880

Misc. Help

Competitive plus renumeration

that has a desire, determination, time and effort. Please phone 403-343-2853 or 403-318-4236 Meeting Sat. Dec. 1, 2 p.m,. Refreshment ist provided.

a Lacombe based transp o r t a t i o n c o m p a n y, i s looking for a full-time administrative professional.

The successful candidate will have: * Strong organizational skills * Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook * Excellent oral and written communication skills * High degree of professionalism * The ability to work independently or as part of a team

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

Carpenters Helpers, and Labourers. Business

Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

JOURNEYMAN or 3rd Yr. Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter

860

Truckers/ Drivers

272825K19-L30

800

Oilfield

EDEN

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

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Massage Therapy

1280

* NEW * Executive Touch. Relaxation massage for men. 5003A - Ross St. Mon-Fri 11am-6pm 348-5650 CHINESE MASSAGE new owner, free parking, 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 a.m.9 p.m. 7 days a wk. Phone 403-986-1691

Massage Therapy

1280

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

VII MASSAGE

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

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned. 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca FREE removal of all kinds of unwanted scrap metal. No household appliances 403-396-8629

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

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801. PAINTING BY DAVE Interior, Exterior, New Construction. Comm/Indust. 2 Journeyman w/over 50 yrs exp. %15 discount for seniors. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. 403-307-4798 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small reno’s or jobs, such as, new bathroom sink, toilets or safety bars in bath tubs. Call James 403- 341-0617 HELPING HANDS For Seniors. Cleaning, cooking, companionship in home or in facility. Call 403-346-7777 Better For Cheaper with a Low Price Guarantee. helpinghandshomesupport.com Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 D3

ANDERS AREA

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

Adams Close/ Adair Ave.

Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold!

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

BOWER AREA Baile Cl. /Boyce St. Beatty Crs./Barrett Dr. Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St INGLEWOOD AREA

Isbister Close Issard Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Lagrange Crsc SUNNYBROOK AREA Scott St./Somerset Close. Sunnyside Crsc. VANIER AREA Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

CIRCULATION Service Runner (Part Time)

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

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

1660

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Health & Beauty

1700

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

Household Appliances

1710

1 8 C U . F T. , K e n m o r e fridge, glass shelves, fully loaded, like new, $200, 403-307-4223 after 6 p.m.

Also afternoon delivery in APPLS. reconditioned lrg. Town of selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. Springbrook warr. Riverside Appliances 1 day per wk. 403-342-1042 No collecting!! STOVE, black, Frigidaire, self clean oven $200 403-342-6945

Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com RETAIL STORE SUPERVISOR C-store Gas Cwash Apply ABA Investments Inc oa Heritage Esso,FT $14.38/ hr Supervise, train staff, prep schedule, sales reports, merchandising, inventory mgt, HS grad, computer literate, 2 yrs exp. Mail Resume 6020 67St Red Deer, AB T4R2K4.

Household Furnishings

1720

2 SETS OF IKEA nesting tables, $40 per set or $70/pair. Call 403-346-1735 3 PC Wall Unit w/9 shelves & centre cubical w/door. Nice for pictures, books, etc. $60. 403-314-2026

BED ALL NEW,

Queen Orthopedic, dble. pillow top, set, 15 yr. warr. Cost $1300. Sacrifice $325. SUBWAY 302-0582 Free Delivery All Red Deer BED: #1 King. extra thick Locations orthopedic pillowtop, brand Hiring Immediately new, never used. 15 yr. Food Counter Attendants warr. Cost $1995, sacrifice Are you looking for a career @ $545. 403-302-0582. opportunity with excellent benefits, a mature working KITCHEN table (white) 4 environment and opportunity chairs, $200 403-886-4309 to advance? If so, Subway LARGE chesterfield and has a position for you! chair, forest green, good Please apply online @ cond. $100 403-346-4049 mysubwaycareer.com or LIGHT oak color desk Drop resume off in person w/hutch, matching filing at 180, 6900 Taylor Drive cabinet, and Canon scanOr email to ner, $200/all, careers@rdsubway.com 403-341-3698 or Call us at 403-342-0203 403-505-5326

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

LOVESEAT dark brown, 100% italian leather, have r c p t . $ 1 2 0 0 , l i k e n e w, $600 obo, 403-986-6659. SWIVEL, rocking occasional chair, very good cond, $95 403-343-3013

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

WANTED

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

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

Firewood

(across from Totem)

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

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

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

Building Supplies

21” SNOWTHROWER, 3 HP, $200. 403-348-7619

1550

MACHINES, 403-347-7489

$30,

BOX of Christmas decorations incl. 2’ pre-lit tree, $20, 403-314-9603 BUFFALO HEAD, BEADED, $195.00 403-347-7405 Galvanized garbage can, $12. Post maul, 8 lb. $12. Post hole auger, 6” $30. Metal wheel barrow, 6 cu.ft. $50. Metal ice fishing pick, $35. Metal cat trap w/handle, $20. 2 yellow tow ropes, 10’ long $12/ea. 1/ 4” tow cable, $12. Scoop shovel, aluminum, $12. 403-314-2026 GARAGE door 7’H 8’W, Steelcraft, good shape, small window at top, all hardware and springs good shape $125 obo 403-347-2374

1900

Travel Packages

Kirsch Cl. 2 Bdrm.

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

HUGE crystal, fossil and meteorite sale. Nov. 22 Dec. 16. Thousands of items. 403-347-3674 for times to view.

1580

1810

1590

1630

2140

Riverfront Estates

3150

Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, Garage bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, Space blinds, large balcony, no pets, n/s, $1195 or $1220 along the river. GARAGE - cold storage $175/mo. 343-6615 SD $1000. avail. Dec 1 403-304-7576 347-7545 Mobile Grain, Feed SYLVAN, 2 bdrm. condo, Lot Hay w/private entrance and 5 LACOMBE new park, 1ST & 2nd cut hay Joffre a p p l s . , n e a r s h o p p i n g , animal friendly. Your mobile area, NO RAIN, Alfalfa avail today. 403-341-9974 or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Timothy mixed. delivery Excellent 1st time home avail. 403-896-7105 Manufactured buyers. 403-588-8820 Homes MOBILE HOME PAD, in Deer Close to Gaetz, Newly Reno’d Mobile 2Red car park, Shaw cable incl. FREE Shaw Cable + more Sharon 403-550-8777 $899/month Sharon 403-550-8777 WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912

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

Cats

1650

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

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

P/T GRAVEYARD shift Person req’d. immed. Must be 18 yrs. old. Please apply in person with resume to Express 24 EASTVIEW. 140 Erickson Drive

1830

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

3040

3060

CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 Suites WANTED • 3250-3390

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS.

3020

2 BDRM. house w/bsmt, on Kingston Dr. $1100/mo. Ron 403-304-2255 BOWER 1/2 duplex, Avail. Jan 1. 403-347-0163

Clean, quiet bldg. Call 318-0901.

CLASSIFICATIONS

YOU LOOKING?

4000-4190

2 bdrm. suites. Heat/water/parking incl., adults only. NO PETS. Call 403-342-2899

Houses For Sale

2 Bdrm. Apt. Lawford

Manufactured Homes

Tires, Parts Acces. 216751

5040

SUV's

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

2007 YUKON Denali AWD 151,500 kms, seats 7, white/tan, loaded, great Vehicles cond, $23,900 347-2987 Wanted

To Buy

5200

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

2000 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER 196,000 kms., $10,400. obo 403-597-5972

Trucks

4020

5050

REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585 WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

Misc. Automotive

5240

THE Last Ride Auto Undertakers 2010 DODGE Power Wagon 2500 SLT 4x4, winch $26,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Deceased vehicle removal service 403-343-6377

Lots For Sale

20,000with Intro

4160

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

400/month lot Rent incl. Cable Sharon (403) 550-8777 www.lansdowne.ca

Public Notice #6000

Notices

264155J1-K30

Renter’s Special

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wheels

FREE Cable

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

2 & 3 bedroom

Cars

modular/mobile homes

5030

in pet friendly park

Starting at 2009 CAMRY XLE V6, loaded, leather, GPS, keyless locks, like new. $19,975. 403-782-3690

/month

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

5190

2008 GMC Sierra 2500 Public Notices ..................6010 New Executive 4x4, 39000 kms $23888 Special Features ..............6050 3 bdrm. 2 bath HOME 348-8788 Sport & Import in Red Deer. Immediate possession 10 yr warranty. Own it for $1345/mo. OAC Public 403-346-3100, 347-5566

A MUST SEE!

849

NEW TAKE OFF TIRES 245-75R-17” General Grabber E rated 10 ply tires. $100/ea. 403-341-9315

Auto Wreckers

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

with Laminate Flooring, new carpet, newly painted

5180

4090

3040

Newly Renovated Mobile Home Only

2007 LINCOLN MARK LT 4x4, lthr., nav., $26,888 348- 8788 Sport & Import

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

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homes

2008 FORD F-350 LARIAT 4x4, turbo diesel, htd. lthr., sunroof, nav., $35,888, 348-8788 Sport & Import

has relocated to

rentals

Houses/ Duplexes

5050

www.garymoe.com

wegot

6010

Sentinel Self-Storage

NOTICE OF SALE Goods and/or vehicles will be sold by Yellowhead Auctions on Thursday December 6th, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Sentinel Self-Storage, 5433 - 47 Street, Red Deer, Alberta to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following: Patricia Paylor BK Interior Burc Whittakers Tina Billings Dike Davenport Daryl Brownell Mohamuel Khalinle Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta this 19th day of November 2012, Sentinel SelfStorage Corp., #1970, 10123 - 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. T5J 3H1

THE

A BESTSELLER

3060

Introducing... roducing...

with something for everyone & for all the news worth printing.

Red Deers newest Apartment Homes

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 bedroom suites • Great location • 6 appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, microwave). • Balcony • Window Coverings • Adults only 21+ • No Pets

Be the ﬁrst tenants to move into our brand new building

Rents from $800 - $1375

1840 CALL: 403-302-7896

Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Dogs FIREWOOD 347-7211 bluegrassnursery.com AUSTRALIAN Shepherd, FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, miniature pups, 6 mos. 1M, 1F, shots and dewormed. Poplar. Can deliver $250/ea. 780-372-2387 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

3190

2190

Email: info@timberstone.com timberstonevillage.com

Call For Home Delivery 266327K30

Please contact QUITCY

3090

2007 FORD Fusion, SE, V6, black, excellent cond., original owner, A/C, PW, PL, 4 dr. 117,000 kms. $10,900. o.b.o. 403-348-9009

3140

1610

Farmers' Market

Rooms For Rent

2130

Horses

Trucks

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Crisis escalating, fears of ‘second revolution’ EGYPT BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO, Egypt — Faced with an unprecedented strike by the courts and massive opposition protests, Egypt’s Islamist president is not backing down in the showdown over decrees granting him near-absolute powers. Activists warn that his actions threaten a “second revolution,” but Mohammed Morsi faces a different situation than his ousted predecessor, Hosni Mubarak: He was democratically elected and enjoys the support of the nation’s most powerful political movement. Already, Morsi is rushing the work of an Islamistdominated constitutional assembly at the heart of the power struggle, with a draft of the charter expected as early as Thursday, despite a walkout by liberal and Christian members that has raised questions about the panel’s legitimacy. The next step would be for Morsi to call a nationwide referendum on the document. If adopted, parliamentary elections would be held by the spring. Wednesday brought a last-minute scramble to seize the momentum over Egypt’s political transition. Morsi’s camp announced that his Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamists will stage a massive rally in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the plaza where more than 200,000 opposition supporters gathered a day earlier. The Islamists’ choice of the square for Saturday’s rally raises the possibility of clashes. Several hundred Morsi opponents are camped out there, and another group is fighting the police on a nearby street. “It is tantamount to a declaration of war,” said liberal politician Mustafa al-Naggar, speaking on the private Al-Tahrir TV station. Morsi remains adamant that his decrees, which place him above oversight of any kind, including by the courts, are in the interest of the nation’s transition to democratic rule. Backing down may not be an option for the 60-year-old U.S.-educated engineer. Doing so would significantly weaken him and the Brotherhood at a time when their image has been battered by widespread charges that they are too preoccupied with tightening their grip on power to effectively tackle the country’s many pressing problems. Morsi’s pride is also a key factor in a country where most people look to their leader as an invincible figure. He may not be ready to stomach another public humiliation after backing down twice since taking office in June. His attempt to reinstate parliament’s Islamist-dominated lower chamber after it was disbanded in July by the Supreme constitutional Court was overturned by that same court. Last month, Morsi was forced to reinstate the country’s top prosecutor just days after firing him when the judiciary ruled it was not within his powers to do so. Among Morsi’s first acts after seizing near-absolute powers last week was to fire the prosecutor again. Unlike last year’s anti-Mubarak uprising, calls for Morsi’s ouster have so far been restricted to zealous

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Egyptian protesters clash with security forces near Tahrir square, in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday. Egyptian state television says the country’s highest appeal court has decided to suspend its work nationwide to protest the president’s decrees giving himself nearly absolute powers. chants by protesters, with the opposition focusing its campaign on demands that he rescind his decrees, disband the constitutional panel and replace it with a more inclusive one, and fire the Cabinet of Prime Minister Hesham Kandil. “There is no practical means for Morsi’s ouster short of a coup, which is very, very unlikely,” said Augustus Richard Norton, a Middle East expert from Boston University. Still, the opposition, whose main figures played a key role in the anti-Mubarak uprising, may be tempted to try to force Morsi from office if they continue to draw massive crowds like Tuesday’s rally, which rivaled some of the biggest anti-Mubarak demonstrations. They will also likely take advantage of the growing popular discontent with Morsi’s government and the fragility of his mandate — he won just 51 per cent of the vote in a presidential election fought against Mubarak’s last prime minister. With the country still reeling from the aftershocks of the 18-day uprising that toppled Mubarak’s 29-year regime, activists and analysts warn that any escalation carries the risk of a second, and possibly bloody, revolution — pitting Islamists against non-Islamists, including liberals, women and minority Christians. Ominous signs abound. Anti-Morsi crowds have attacked at least a dozen offices belonging to the Brotherhood across the nation since last week. Clashes between the two sides have left at least two

dead and hundreds wounded. The violence and polarization has led to warnings from some newspaper columnists and the public at large of the potential for “civil war.” “As opposed to seeking face-saving compromises, (escalation by Morsi) would indicate starkly that Egypt’s leaders have increasingly come to understand the current moment in zero-sum terms,” said Michael W. Hanna, an Egypt expert from the New York-based Century Foundation. “Beyond the political dangers it poses, the move will increase the risks that the contests for power will spill over into the streets, with civil strife a real possibility.” While potentially destabilizing, Morsi’s tug-of-war with the liberal opposition pales in comparison to his battle with the powerful judiciary, which considers the president’s decrees an unprecedented assault on its authority. On Wednesday, judges of the nation’s highest appeals court and its lower sister court went on strike to protest the decrees, joining hundreds of other judges who have not worked since Sunday. The Supreme constitutional Court, which is to rule Sunday on the legality of the constitutional panel and parliament’s upper chamber — both dominated by Morsi’s Brotherhood and other Islamists — admonished the president for accusing it of trying to bring down his government.

Factory where 112 died made clothes for big retailers BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DHAKA, Bangladesh — A hooded Mickey Mouse sweatshirt from Disney. Children’s shorts with Wal-Mart’s Faded Glory label. Clothes with hip-hop star Sean Combs’ ENYCE tag. The garment factory in Bangladesh where 112 people were killed in a fire over the weekend was used by a host of major U.S. and European retailers, an Associated Press reporter discovered Wednesday from clothes and account books left amid the blackened tables and melted sewing machines at Tazreen Fashions Ltd. Wal-Mart had been aware of safety problems at the factory and said it had decided well before the blaze to stop doing business with it. But it said a supplier had continued to use Tazreen without authorization. Sears, likewise, said its merchandise was being produced there without its approval through a vendor, which has since been fired. The Walt Disney Co. said its records indicate that none of its licensees have been permitted to make Disney-brand products at the factory for at least a year. Combs’ Sean Jean Enterprises did not return calls for comment. The tragedy at the beginning of the holiday season is putting a spotlight on dangerous workplace conditions around the world, with no clear answers to how consumers should react or who is ultimately responsible, given the way many major retailers rely on a long and complex chain of manufacturers and middlemen to keep their

BANGLADESH shelves stocked. Labour activists have long contended that retailers in the West bear a responsibility to make sure the overseas factories that manufacture their products are safe. They seized on the blaze — the deadliest in Bangladesh’s nearly 35-year history of exporting clothing — to argue that retailers must insist on more stringent fire standards. Charles Kernaghan, director of the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights, said nothing will change unless clothing companies protect workers as vigorously as they do their brands. “The labels are legally protected,” he said. “But there are no similar laws to protect rights of the worker.” Bangladesh’s fast-growing garment industry — second only to China’s in exports — has long provided jobs and revenue for the desperately poor country, while turning out the low-priced products shoppers in the U.S. and other countries have come to enjoy. But the industry has a ghastly safety record; more than 300 workers have died in garment factory fires in Bangladesh since 2006. On Wednesday, police arrested three factory officials suspected of locking in the workers who died in Saturday’s blaze on the outskirts of Dhaka. Police Chief Habibur Rahman said the three will be questioned. He said the factory owner was not among those arrested. About 1,400 people worked at the

factory, about 70 per cent of them women. Survivors said exit doors were locked, and a fire official said the death toll would have been much lower if the eight-story building had had an emergency exit. The fire broke out on the ground floor, where a factory worker named Nasima said stacks of yarn and clothes blocked part of the stairway. Nasima, who uses only one name, and other workers said that when they tried to flee, managers told them to go back to their work stations. Thick smoke filled the stairway, and when the lights went out the workers were left in total darkness. Another worker, Mohammad Rajib, said some people used their cellphones to light their way. “Everyone was screaming for help,” Nasima said. “Total chaos, panic and screaming. Everyone was trying to escape and come out. I was pulling the shirt of a man. I fainted and when I woke up I found myself lying on the road outside the factory. I don’t know how I survived.” Rajib said the factory conducted a fire drill just three days before the tragedy. Workers expressed support for the factory owner, Delwar Hossain. Rajib said he is “a gentle man” who heeded workers when they protested for more pay and against rough treatment by some managers. “He took action and fired some of

them,” he said. “He did not sack any worker. He told us: ’You are my people. If you survive, I will survive.”’ Most the fire’s devastation took place on the second and third floors. Sewing and embroidery machines and tables burned to ashes and ceiling fans melted. Nightgowns, children’s shorts, pants, jackets and sweatshirts were strewn about, piled up in some places, boxed in others. Cartons of kids’ hooded sweaters, off-white with red and black print, were marked “Disney Pixar.” Among the Disney garments was a grey sweatshirt emblazoned with the image of Lightning McQueen, the star of Pixar’s “Cars” movies. A pair of blue ENYCE shorts was still on a sewing machine. There were also sweaters from the French company Teddy Smith and the Scottish company Edinburgh Woollen Mill. At least four register books listed such buyers as Wal-Mart, Disney and Sears. Josh Green, chief executive of New York-based Panjiva, which tracks shipments for factories outside the U.S., said some companies are more conscientious than others in selecting factories. Some pick a manufacturer and do little or no investigation, he said, while others analyze factories’ past infractions and pay monthly visits. It is also hard for retailers to keep track of their supply chain, Green said. While many retailers have contracts with suppliers that don’t allow them to subcontract work without their approval, those provisions are difficult to enforce, he said.

U.S. authorites arrest Bosnian war crimes suspect in New York BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALBANY, N.Y. — A fugitive accused of killing one prisoner and torturing another after a 1995 battle in his native Bosnia has been arrested in upstate New York, federal authorities said Wednesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Sulejman Mujagic, 50, of Utica now faces extradition at the request of authorities in BosniaHerzegovina, where he is charged with unlawful killing of the enemy and unlawful wounding and torture of a prisoner of war while commanding a platoon in the Army of the Autonomous Province of Western Bosnia. Mujagic was fighting for a region that had seceded from the central government during the Bosnian war and attacked the prisoners from the Army of BosniaHerzegovina after a battle on March 6, 1995, according to court documents. Mujagic was arrested without incident at his home above a variety store he owns about 6 a.m. Wednesday.

He was being held at a detention facility in Cayuga County pending a detention hearing on Monday. Utica is home to more than 4,500 Bosnians, one of the largest concentrations in the U.S. The court documents said a surviving prisoner after the 1995 battle and other soldiers on the scene told investigators that Mujagic and some of his men began kicking prisoners and beating them with rifle stocks and demanding information. The documents said Mujagic turned at one point on Ekrem Baltic, demanding the name of his commander. After Baltic said he didn’t know, Mujagic fired a fatal burst from his AK-47 into Baltic’s chest, according to the charges. Then he told Nisvet Cordic he would also be killed if he didn’t identify the commander. After his men beat Cordic to the ground, he was ordered to stand up and Mujagic opened fire at the ground near his feet when he said he didn’t know the name. One of the bullets hit Cordic in the leg, again knocking him to the ground, and Mujagic kicked Cordic’s wound, according to the charges.

Mujagic and his men allegedly continued to beat Cordic and ordered him to crawl up a hill toward the lines of a Serbian unit allied with Mujagic’s. More shots were fired at Cordic, wounding him in the thigh and back. It wasn’t initially clear how Cordic survived the attack. A phone listed in Mujagic’s name rang unanswered Wednesday night. A man who answered the phone at the variety store, Mixed Products, declined comment. A law enforcement official familiar with the arrest said federal authorities received a tip in early 2008 that Mujagic was living in Utica, in central New York west of the capital Albany, since 1997. ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations worked with the U.S. Marshals and local police to track him down. The official asked to speak on condition of anonymity because it is an ongoing investigation. The 1992-95 Bosnian war was the most brutal of the wars that erupted after Yugoslavia fell apart. The fighting between Bosnian Muslims, Serbs and Croats devastated Bosnia and killed over 100,000 people.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appealed to congressional leaders Wednesday for quick action on providing tens of billions of dollars in new federal aid to help his city and state and others recover from Superstorm Sandy but was told it might be some time before it’s forthcoming — and it likely won’t be all at once. Bloomberg met with more than a half-dozen lawmakers, including several who chair or sit on committees controlling the government’s purse strings, as well and both parties’ leaders in the House of Representatives and Senate. “Hurricane recovery is not a partisan issue,” he told reporters at a news conference in between the meetings. “We have to bring together both sides in Washington.” New York state alone is seeking $42 billion in additional federal aid. New Jersey is seeking federal aid to cover most of the nearly $37 billion cost for recovery and rebuilding. So far about $2 billion in federal funds — about half for direct assistance to individuals — have been provided to the two most heavily damaged states and nine others in the storm’s path. There’s

about $5 billion left in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund, but last year’s budget agreement permits President Barack Obama to seek another $5.4 billion without hitting a ceiling on spending. Sen. Susan Collins, a member of the Appropriations Committee and the top Republican on the Homeland Security Committee that oversees disaster relief, struck a skeptical note after her meeting with the mayor. “It’s going to be a hard sell,” she said, given Congress’s preoccupation with the fiscal cliff crisis and tight budget restraints. Reflecting a line taken in the past by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and other fiscal conservatives, she said at least some of the new spending for Sandy relief and rebuilding should be offset by spending cuts in other government programs. “Otherwise it’s just going to be added to the debt and that makes it even more difficult for us to deal with the fiscal challenges,” she said. Collins said she needs to see more detailed numbers on damages before deciding on how much Sandy aid is needed. But she said New York’s request is “reasonable” if the damages can be documented and added that state and city officials have not tried to

exaggerate the damages, as she claims happened with Hurricane Katrina seven years ago. Bloomberg and Sen. Chuck Schumer said they were pressing White House officials for as much money as possible, as soon as possible, but they didn’t know what amount Obama will seek. Whatever it is, the request could get tied up in the talks aimed at averting the fiscal cliff — a $6 trillion combination of automatic tax increases and spending cuts — beginning in January. “There’s no doubt this is going to be a hard fight,” said Schumer. “We have a Congress that is decidedly less friendly to disaster aid than any in 100 years. We’re in very strenuous negotiations over the fiscal cliff. We know money is short in Washington, just as it is in New York.” Schumer said he expects the fight for Sandy money to drag on for months and that several emergency spending bills will be needed. State officials worry that Congress’s desire to satisfy the hunger for aid will fade as time wears on. “So far we believe our colleagues have been very receptive,” said Schumer. “But there’s a long road to go and there are going to be many pitfalls in the way, particularly given the climate in Washington and the shortage in money.”

CHICAGO — A lottery jackpot rose to $550 million Wednesday, as Americans went on a ticket-buying spree and many people who rarely, if ever, play the lottery were enticed to purchase a shot at the second-largest payout in U.S. history. Among them was Lamar Fallie, a jobless Chicago man who said his six tickets conjured a pleasant daydream: If he wins, he plans to take care of his church, make big donations to schools and then “retire from being unemployed.” Tickets for the Powerball lottery were selling at a rate of 130,000 a minute nationwide — about six times the volume from a week ago. That meant the jackpot could climb even higher before the Wednesday night drawing, said Chuck Strutt, executive director of the Multi-State Lottery Association. The jackpot has already rolled over 16 consecutive times without a winner, but Powerball officials say they now believe there is a 75 per cent chance the winning combination will be drawn this time. If one ticket hits the right numbers, chances are good that multiple ones will, according to some experts. That happened in the Mega Millions drawing in March, when three ticket buyers shared a $656 million jackpot, which remains the largest lottery payout of all time.

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Texas looking to seize polygamist ranch AUSTIN, Texas — Texas wants ownership of Warren Jeffs’ massive ranch where prosecutors say the convicted polygamist sect leader and his followers sexually assaulted dozens of children, the state attorney general’s office said Wednesday. A judge will determine whether to grant the state control of the nearly 1,700-acre property owned by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. According to local tax records, the total value of the land is appraised at more than $33 million. Seeking to bolster their case for seizures, prosecutors also allege that FLDS leaders financed the property through money laundering. The sect bought the land for about $1.1 million in 2003, according to an affidavit filed Wednesday. Starting with a raid on the secluded Schleicher County ranch in April 2008, the state spent more than $4.5 million racking up swift convictions against Jeffs and 10 of his followers. Jerry Strickland, a spokesman for the attorney general’s office, said the

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License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Based on the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $25,972. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. â&#x20AC;Ą$3,400 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D) from a participating dealer between November 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 30, 2012. Cash savings is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and ďŹ nance offers. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Â§Lease offer available on approved credit on new 2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551D)/2013 Rio5 LX+ AT (RO753D)/2013 Rio4 LX+ AT (RO743D) is based on monthly payments of $214/$181/$181 [includes delivery and destination fees of $1,655/$1,455/$1,455, $1,000 Everybody Wins savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), A/C charge ($100, where applicable), $350 lease service fee and a lease savings (lease credit) of $500/$0/$0] for 48 months at 0.9% with a $1,999/$1,550/$1,400 down payment/equivalent trade, security deposit and ďŹ rst monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $12,259/$10,242/$10,069 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,858/$8,680/$8,553. Lease has 16,000 km/year allowance and $0.12/km for excess kilometres (other packages available). License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may lease for less. See dealer for full details. 6Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX with Navigation (SP759D)/2013 Rio4 SX with Navigation AT (RO749D) is $35,550/$39,145/$23,450 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,455/$1,650/$1,455 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. The First Time Vehicle Buyer Program offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who ďŹ nance a select new 2012/2013 Rio 4 door, 2012/2013 Rio 5 door, 2012/2013 Forte Sedan, 2012/2013 Forte5, 2012/2013 Forte Koup, or 2012/2013 Soul. Eligible purchase ďŹ nance customers will receive a credit in the amount of ďŹ ve hundred dollars towards the purchase of their new vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends January 2nd, 2013. Ă&#x2021; Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2013 Rio4 1.6L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on Transport Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program. See dealer or kia.ca for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. 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