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Mass killing shakes U.S. BY JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWTOWN, Conn. — A man killed his mother at their home and then opened fire Friday inside the elementary school where she taught, massacring 26 people, including 20 children, as youngsters cowered in fear to the sound of gunshots reverberating through the building and screams echoing over the intercom. The 20-year-old killer, carrying at least two handguns, committed suicide at the school, bringing the death toll to 28, authorities said. The rampage, coming less than two weeks before Christmas, was the nation’s second-deadliest school shooting, exceeded only by the Virginia Tech massacre that claimed 33 lives in 2007. “Our hearts are broken today,” a tearful President Barack Obama, struggling to maintain his composure, said at the White House. He called for “meaningful action” to prevent such shootings. “As a country, we have been through this too many times,” he said. Police shed no light on the motive for the attack. The gunman, Adam Lanza, was believed to suffer from a personality disorder and lived with his mother, said a law enforcement official who was briefed on the investigation but was not authorized to discuss it. Panicked parents looking for their children raced to Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, a prosperous New England community of about 27,000 people 60 miles northeast of New York City. Police told youngsters at the kindergarten-through-fourth-grade school to close their eyes as they were led from the building so that they wouldn’t see the blood and broken glass. Schoolchildren — some crying, others looking frightened — were escorted through a parking lot in a line, hands on each other’s shoulders. Law enforcement officials speaking on condition of anonymity said that Lanza killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, then drove to the school in her car with at least three guns, including a high-powered rifle that he apparently left in the back of the vehicle, and shot up two classrooms. Nancy Lanza was a part-time substitute at the school, according to a parent. Authorities gave no details on exactly how the attack unfolded. But a custodian ran through the halls, warning of a gunman on the loose, and someone switched on the intercom, alerting people in the building to the attack — and perhaps saving many lives — by letting them hear the hysteria going on in the school office, a teacher said. Teachers locked their doors and ordered children to huddle in a corner or hide in closets as shots echoed through the building. State police Lt. Paul Vance said 28 people in all were killed, including the gunman, and a woman who worked at the school was wounded. Lanza’s older brother, 24-year-old Ryan, of Hoboken, N.J., was being questioned, but a law enforcement official said he was not believed to have had a role in the rampage. Investigators were searching his computers and phone records, but he told law enforcement he had not been in touch with his brother since about 2010. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the unfolding investigation. At one point, a law enforcement official mistakenly identified the gunman as Ryan Lanza. Brett Wilshe, a

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friend of Ryan Lanza’s, said Lanza told him the gunman may have had his identification. Updates posted on Ryan Lanza’s Facebook page Friday afternoon read, “It wasn’t me” and “I was at work.” Robert Licata said his 6-year-old son was in class when the gunman burst in and shot the teacher. “That’s when my son grabbed a bunch of his friends and ran out the door,” he said. “He was very brave. He waited for his friends.” He said the shooter didn’t utter a word. Stephen Delgiadice said his 8-yearold daughter heard two big bangs. Teachers told her to get in a corner, he said. “It’s alarming, especially in Newtown, Connecticut, which we always thought was the safest place in America,” he said. His daughter was uninjured. Theodore Varga was in a meeting with other fourth-grade teachers when he heard the gunfire. He said someone had turned on the intercom so that “you could hear people in the office. You could hear the hysteria that was going on. I think whoever did that saved a lot of people. Everyone in the school was listening to the terror that

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was transpiring.” Also, a custodian ran around, warning people there was someone with a gun, Varga said. “He said, ’Guys! Get down! Hide!”’ Varga said. “So he was actually a hero.” The teacher said he did not know if the custodian survived. On Friday night, hundreds of people packed a Newtown church and stood outside in a vigil for the victims. People held hands, lit candles and sang “Silent Night” at St. Rose of Lima church. Anthony Bloss, whose three daughters survived the shootings, said they are doing better than he is. “I’m numb. I’m completely numb,” he said at the vigil. Mergim Bajraliu, 17, said he heard the gunshots echo from his home and ran to check on his 9-year-old sister at the school. He said his sister, who was uninjured, heard a scream come over the intercom. He said teachers were shaking and crying as they came out of the building. “Everyone was just traumatized,” he said. Mary Pendergast said her 9-year-old nephew was in the school at the time

of the shooting but wasn’t hurt after his music teacher helped him take cover in a closet. Richard Wilford’s 7-year-old son, Richie, told him that he heard a noise that sounded like “cans falling.” The boy said a teacher went out to check on the noise, came back in, locked the door and had the children huddle in the corner until police arrived. “There’s no words,” Wilford said. “It’s sheer terror, a sense of imminent danger, to get to your child and be there to protect him.” On Friday afternoon, family members were led away from a firehouse that was being used as a staging area, some of them weeping. One man, wearing a T-shirt without a jacket, put his arms around a woman as they walked down the middle of the street, oblivious to everything around them. Another woman with tears rolling down her face walked by, carrying a car seat with a baby inside. “Evil visited this community today and it’s too early to speak of recovery, but each parent, each sibling, each member of the family has to understand that Connecticut — we’re all in this together. We’ll do whatever we can to overcome this event,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said.

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Group seeks unanimous support for courthouse The Attorney General’s Office is next on the list for a local group pushing the province to build a bigger courthouse in Red Deer. Government and opposition MLAs from throughout Central Alberta met on Friday morning with three local leaders at the centre of a plan that includes a land swap with the City of Red Deer. Former Court of Queen’s Bench justice Jim Foster, who retired from the bench in April, has been working with Brent Handel, president of the Central Alberta Bar Association, and Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling on a plan that would see the province build a new courthouse on the former RCMP site while the existing courthouse would be converted to office space for the city. People who live throughout Central Alberta are already feeling the impact of crowding in the Red Deer courthouse, said Foster, also a former Red Deer MLA who served as attorney general in Peter Lougheed’s government.

Children are being harmed by long delays in family court, which has reached the point where it is now part of the problem rather than the solution, he said. Foster anticipates that some services available in the Red Deer Courthouse, including traffic court, transcription services and the Crown prosecutors’ office, will have to be moved into other buildings to make more space for family and criminal court at the existing building. Foster, Flewwelling and Handel presented a proposal on Friday morning to Red Deer MLAs Mary Anne Jablonski and Cal Dallas, as well as opposition MLAs Rick Strankman, Rod Fox, Kerry Towle, Joe Anglin and Bruce Rowe. A similar meeting was held late in summer with reeves and mayors of municipalities throughout the region. Foster said his group needs unanimous support of local politicians before making a presentation to Attorney General Jonathan Denis, with whom they hope to meet in January. However, they are not going to ask for a meeting until they know that all

of the MLAs are on board and that the issue will not become a political football, said Foster. The opposition MLAs called to meet on Friday told the group that they cannot take a position before taking the information back to their own caucus, he said. Dallas, Red Deer South MLA and International and Intergovernmental

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course helped with that,� she said. One highlight she did identify was Breakfast with Santa, which was expanded, and still sold out. Martin said the presentation of the Lion King by Strive Dance Academy had the 700 attendees entranced. While the festival featured some changes this year, such as moving Candy Cane Lane to its own pavilion, Martin said the response has been overwhelmingly positive. As for next year — the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Trees — planning has already begun. “I don’t know how we’re going to do it to be honest, but we’re planning on outdoing ourselves,� Martin said. “It’s pretty hard to keep one-upping such fantastic events.� tdawson@reddeeradvocate.com

The 19th annual Red Deer Festival of Trees has raised a record-breaking $1,225,000. Over 23,000 people attended the festival, put on by 2,675 volunteers, featuring more than 1,500 volunteer entertainers and 540 donors. The proceeds from events that ran from Nov. 17 to 25 will be given to the Department of Histopathology in Laboratory Services at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The money will be used to upgrade equipment and technology used to test for disease. “We seem to be keeping pace with previous years,� Alaine Martin, a project officer with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, said on Friday. Each year, funds raised from the festival goes to a specific department at the hospital. Last year, $1,020,000 was raised for new equipment for the Minimally Invasive Surgery Department. “Histopathology tests any tissue that’s removed from our bodies,� Martin said. Over 26,000 tissue samples from 22 communities are tested each year. The equipment that tests for diseases such as cancer is running at full capacity. At the Red Deer hospital, the Central Alberta Cancer Centre is undergoing an expansion. The centre relies on the Department of Histopathology for its services. Martin said the cancer centre expansion will increase the demand for tissue testing services “exponentially.� The festival money will go towards upgrading administration systems, such as barcoding to identify tissue samples. Most of this work is currently done by hand. One of the main problems faced by the department is mislabeled samples, which can lead to incorrect diagnoses. “It’s all for streamlining the process and reducing the potential for error,� said Martin. Funding will also be used for testing equipment and machinery for lab staff. As for the Festival of Trees itself, Martin said there were too many highlights to count, however, she said the Santa Sat Sun Claus Parade had more 9:30-6 12-5 attendees than ever. 4952-50 St., Red Deer Ph: 403-346-5504 “Mother Nature of

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Top court upholds anti-terror law BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has declared the country’s controversial anti-terror law to be constitutional in a series of unanimous, precedent-setting rulings Friday that affirm how terrorism is defined in the Criminal Code. In a 7-0 ruling written by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, the court dismissed a series of charter appeals brought by three men, including terrorist Momin Khawaja — the first person ever charged under the anti-terror law that was passed in the wake of the 9-11 attacks. McLachlin said an Ottawa trial judge erred by giving Khawaja too light a sentence at 10 ½ years in prison and said the life sentence later imposed by the Ontario Court of Appeal sent a “clear and unmistakable message that terrorism is reprehensible and those who choose to engage in it (in Canada) will pay a very heavy price.” The rulings also upheld extradition orders against two other men, Suresh Sriskandarajah and Piratheepan Nadarajah, who can now be sent to the United States to face trial on charges of supporting the Tamil Tigers, a banned terrorist group. The court flatly rejected a series of constitutional challenges brought by the three men, dismissing arguments that the new law was too broad, criminalized harmless activity and violated the charter guarantee of freedom of expression. The ruling essentially means the December 2001 anti-terror law — introduced by the then-Liberal government and supported by the two opposition parties that eventually became the present Conservative party — contains no rights violations and doesn’t have to be changed. For Khawaja, it means the end of the road in a long, legal saga that began with his arrest in 2004, and ran through a hard-fought trial in an Ottawa courtroom and his 2008 conviction. He was found guilty of training at a remote camp in Pakistan, providing cash to a group of British extremists and building a remote-control bomb detonator, known as the Hi-Fi Digimonster. Justice Minister Rob Nicholson applauded the high court for upholding the harsher sentence. “By upholding this sentence, the court sent a strong message that terrorism will not be treated leniently in Canada,” Nicholson said in a statement. The Supreme Court dismissed the argument that the law was overbroad in its definition of terrorism

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and could ensnare innocent people. “Social and professional contact with terrorists — for example, such as occurs in normal interactions with friends and family members — will not, absent the specific intent to enhance the abilities of a terrorist group, permit a conviction,” the ruling said. It also dismissed a claim that the law violated the rights of free expression. The court said threats of violence don’t deserve protection. “Threats of violence, like violence, undermine the rule of law,” the court wrote. “Threats of violence take away free choice and undermine freedom of action. They undermine the very values and social conditions that are necessary for the continued existence of freedom of expression.” Khawaja’s lawyer Lawrence Greenspon said he was extremely disappointed with the ruling, but said it wouldn’t mean an end to the unfair targeting of ethnic or religious groups by authorities. “It’s a very unfortunate ruling for minorities in this country,” said Greenspon. “There’s just too many instances, recent and not so recent where persons have been investigated and prosecuted.” The court also rejected the argument by Khawaja’s lawyer that the so-called motive clause would have a chilling effect on guarantees of freedom of expression of religious or ideological views. “In this case, it is impossible to infer, without evidence, that the motive clause will have a chilling effect on the exercise of ... freedoms by people holding religious or ideological views similar to those held by some terrorists,” the ruling said. Khawaja also failed to persuade the court that his life sentence was too harsh. “The appellant was a willing participant in a terrorist group,” McLachlin wrote. “He was committed to bringing death on all those opposed to his extremist ideology and took many steps to provide support to the group. “The bomb detonators he attempted to build would have killed many civilians had his plan succeeded. A sentence of 10 ½ years does not approach an adequate sentence for such acts.” McLachlin said terrorism offences shouldn’t be subjected to sentencing principles that are different than other criminal acts. “At the outset, I wish to underscore that the temptation to fashion rigid sentencing principles applicable to terrorism offences as a distinct class of offences should be avoided,” she wrote.

MONTREAL — It seems some people really believed that Quebec’s language laws are going to the dogs — literally. Several media websites and a number of readers were fooled by a spoof news report, detailed on the CBC Radio satire “This Is That,” about the City of Montreal passing a bylaw that would require dogs to learn French and English commands. A lot of people got the joke — including famous U.S. dog trainer Cesar Milan. He posted on Facebook that the story was “a reminder not to believe everything you read on the Internet.” But plenty of people were fooled by the faux report, which by Friday afternoon had been shared more than 29,000 times in social media. Many of the people commenting on Facebook were angry, incredulous — and completely oblivious to the fact that the bow-wow bylaw was entirely made up. Some news organizations were also suckered. The story was picked up by New York magazine and the Raw Story website, which treated it seriously. Both identified it as a fake news story after it was pointed out to them that it was a joke. The popular Drudge Report also linked to the CBC show page. “Never mind,” blogger Dan Amira wrote on the New York page in an acknowledgment the item was bogus. Yahoo! News also ran the story straight on Friday, with a writer for The Slideshow calling the CBC interview “inadvertently hilarious.” But in another section of the website, Yahoo! correctly identified the CBC piece as a spoof. The stunt was first broadcast Dec. 12. It featured an interview with an earnest — and fake — Montreal city councillor who said the city’s canines needed to understand commands in both languages or dog parks would descend into chaos.

Two pilot projects were supposed to be up and running by last summer, but the progress report says officials are still evaluating the “operational and legal requirements” involved. “This is going to take legislation in both countries in order to implement, and we’ve got to work that out,” U.S. ambassador David Jacobson said Friday in an interview. “But the commitment to do it is still there. We are going to get it done as fast as we can, but there is just a snag.”

Price of medical marijuana to hit new high under new sales system OTTAWA — The cost of medical marijuana in Canada is set to hit a new high as the government seeks to get out of the business. Regulations posted Friday by Health Canada propose medical marijuana should be treated more like any other medicine. Essentially, the new system would create licensed grow-ops that people could shop at, provided they have a prescription from their doctor. Currently, those who wish to use medical marijuana must apply for a permit from the government in order to either grow it themselves or buy it from a single government grower. There has been demand for years for the system to change because of health and safety concerns and also issues surrounding access and quality. But the changes will come at a cost for users. “The main economic cost associated with the proposed (Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations) would arise from the loss to consumers who may have to pay a higher price for dried marijuana,” the regulations say. Currently, the price of medical marijuana in Canada ranges from $1.80 to $5.00 a gram. It will rise to $8.80 under the new system, which would see consumers forfeit about $166 million a year for 10 years, the regulations say. That’s in part because the government will stop subsidizing the marijuana it sells. Canadians have had access to marijuana for medical purposes since 1999 and the system has been tweaked several times since thanks mostly to court cases.

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OTTAWA — Legal snags have delayed — but not halted — plans by Canada and the United States to deepen co-operation on crossborder law enforcement. In a one-year progress report on the highly touted binational perimeter security deal, the two countries said Friday they’ve made significant progress but realize there’s still much work to do. The deal — being phased in over several years — aims to smooth the passage of goods and people across the 49th parallel while bolstering defences along the continental border. One outstanding project is the next generation of cross-border law enforcement, which will see police and security officials work even more closely than they do now. It would build on joint border-policing efforts by creating integrated teams in areas such as intelligence and criminal investigations.

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University may offer classes on author Tolkien BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE — The vast collection of J.R.R. Tolkien manuscripts initially sold senior Joe Kirchoff on Marquette University, so when the school offered its first course devoted exclusively to the English author, Kirchoff wanted in. The only problem: It was full and he wasn’t on the literature track. Undaunted, the 22-year-old political science and history major lobbied the English department and others starting last spring and through the summer and “kind of just made myself a problem,� he said. His persistence paid off. “It’s a fantastic course,� said Kirchoff, a Chicago native. “It’s a great way to look at something that’s such a creative work of genius in such a way you really come to understand the man behind it.� He and the 31 other students can now boast of their authority about the author who influenced much of today’s high fantasy writing. The course was taught for the first time this fall as part of the university’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of “The Hobbit� being published. And class wrapped up just before the film, “The Hobbit: An

Unexpected Journey,� was released Friday. The class, which filled up fast with mostly seniors who had first dibs, looked at Tolkien as a whole, not just the popular “Lord of the Rings� and “The Hobbit.� Students took their final exam this week, and the course was so well received, Marquette is considering more in the future. “It’s the best class I’ve had in 27 years here ... for student preparation, interest and enthusiasm,� said English professor Tim Machan. “And I can throw out any topic and they will have read the material and they want to talk about the material.� Marquette is one of the main repositories of Tolkien’s drafts, drawings and other writings — more than 11,000 pages. It has the manuscripts for “The Lord of the Rings� and “The Hobbit,� as well as his lesser-known “Farmer Giles of Ham� and his children’s book “Mr. Bliss.� Marquette was the first institution to ask Tolkien for the manuscripts in 1956 and paid him about $5,000. The university acquired the collection after it hired William Ready in 1956 to build its literary collection. Ready, who became interested in Tolkien after reading “The Hobbit,� in turn

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In this Nov. 27, 2012 photo Marquette University Archivist Bill Fliss arranges some of the 11,000 J.R.R. Tolkien papers the university owns in the library of the Milwaukee school is home to the largest Tolkien collection in the world. hired Bertram Rota, a London rare book dealer, to serve as the agent for Marquette. Rota wrote to Tolkien and asked for his original manuscripts. Tolkien happened to be worried about his retirement finances and agreed to the sale.

Tolkien died in 1973. Ready left Marquette in 1963 to head the library at McMaster University in Ontario. The department of special collections and archives is now named for him. Ready died in 1981.

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Good instincts, poor delivery PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETIVE HABITS RAISE WORRISOME QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT WAS PROMISED TO CHINA IN THE OILSANDS DEAL Even when he gets things right, Prime Minister Steven Harper can’t help but get key bits wrong. I believe his instinct to let the Chinese national oil company (CNOOC) invest directly in Canada’s oilsands is correct. I also think the way he did the deal to let that happen is deeply troubling. Canada needs all the investment dollars we can get to exploit this crucial resource. Nexen, the target company, is not huge by international standards, and neither are its oilsands holdings. CNOOC offered $15.1 billion to buy Nexen, considerably more than the stock marJOE ket thought the company was worth. MCLAUGHLIN About two-thirds of Nexen’s revenue last year came from outside Canada. By comparison, investors — mostly foreigners — spent about $40 billion last year to develop our oilsands. Way more than that sum will be needed every year for generations to properly develop this vital resource — $65 billion annually for the next decade, according to Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver. Energy development is the chief driver of our national economy and will remain so for decades to come, if managed properly. There’s no compelling reason why state-owned companies should not be part of that mix. At the same time, there’s no good reason why Canadians should be denied a basic understanding of the terms for the Nexen sale, and others going forward. In approving the Nexen-CNOOC deal last week, Harper said it was an exceptional one, which would not likely be repeated. New rules will soon be created for state-owned energy investments, he added. The prime minister said his government has obliged CNOOC to make some very particular undertakings to win approval for the sale. But he refuses to publicly detail those commitments. If you want to know, he said, ask CNOOC. He needs to do better than that. This was more than your garden-variety commercial transaction. More particularly, Albertans should know what he has given China on our behalf. Unexploited bitumen in the ground belongs to Albertans, not to Canada and not to petroleum companies, be they foreign, domestic, privately held or publicly owned. Albertans don’t know the facts today mostly because of the prime minister’s overweening need for control and demand for secrecy in public affairs. It’s barely a month since he travelled covertly from Ottawa to the farthest reaches of eastern Russia — way closer to Beijing than to Moscow — to sign a secret trade deal with China. That agreement was made on foreign soil, in a country led by a ruthless thug, with a nation led by equally savage leaders, without the knowledge of

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Canadians, our Parliament, and probably the vast majority of Harper’s own Conservative caucus. We have no understanding of what deal Harper made on our behalf. For the Chinese, this is business as usual. For Canadians, the way the deal was engineered was an affront to our democratic sensibilities. Harper seems confident doing business with the Chinese, because he shares some of their bully-boy traits. He has a plan and only rarely feels the need to explain it comprehensively to Canadians. That’s mean spirited and ultimately destructive to democracy and to the nation. Canada is a huge country with a small population. We need foreign money to properly develop our

vast resources. We also need a leader who is willing to inform and trust Canadians about what he is doing on our behalf. The Chinese, with no democratic traditions whatsoever, are overly fond of their penchant for secrecy. They say it’s part of their “inscrutable nature,” developed over millennia. When Harper insists on unwarranted secrecy in a trade deal with a foreign nation — even when his motives are sound — it’s not charming inscrutability. It raises questions about whether we are about to get screwed. Joe McLaughlin is the retired managing editor of the Red Deer Advocate.

We shouldn’t squirm over fewer sperm Many years ago, when I was young and handsome, a friend inveigled me into taking a small role in a film he was making — a proper film, with a real budget and a commercial release, though mercifully it never got much attention. It was a Cold War spoof called The Last Straw, in which the Soviets were plotting to bring the West to its knees by causing the sperm count in Western males to collapse, and I got the Dr. Strangelove role. This friend — let’s call him Giles Walker, because that was his name — picked me for the role because at the time I was known for making weighty prognostications on the strategic balance and matters pertaining thereto. (You GWYNNE have to make a living.) DYER So I played myself, briefing the leaders of the Free World on the appalling strategic consequences if the Soviet plot succeeded. You cannot even find this film on YouTube now, I’m pleased to report. However, it did give me a head-start on considering the appalling consequences of a drastic fall in the sperm count of Western men. This comes in handy at the moment, since that is now actually happening. In the 15 years between 1989 and 2005, according to a study just published in the journal Human Reproduction, the sperm count of French men fell by one third. More than 26,000 men were tested in the study, and the number of millions of spermatozoa per millilitre of their semen was falling by almost two per cent a year. If that rate of decline has been maintained since the study ended, the count will be down another 13 per cent by now.

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Now, admittedly, counting sperm is tricky. You can fit a hundred million of the little buggers into a teaspoon, they all look alike, and they keep wriggling around. But these results being taken very seriously because they don’t have the usual defects of this sort of study. Most studies on sperm counts use data from men who donate sperm for artificial insemination centres (who are chosen for their high fertility), and/or from couples who are having trouble conceiving (which may be due to an abnormally low sperm count in the male partner). In neither case is it a genuinely representative sample. The virtue of the French study is that the country has the Fivnat database, a record of some 440,000 cases of infertility problems at 126 government-funded “assisted fertilization centres” from the 1980s onwards. The researchers chose only the 26,200 cases where the problem had proved to be complete sterility in the female partner — which presumably meant that their male partners were a random sample of the population. Treatment for infertility is free in France, so there should be no income bias in the data either. For those reasons, it is probably the most reliable survey of changing sperm counts over time that has ever been done — and it documents a steep fall in a relatively short time. The numbers are quite impressive: from 73.6 million sperm per millilitre in 1989 to only 49.9 million per millilitre in 2005. If the rate of decline has stayed the same since 2005, the number now would be around 43 million. Doctors generally regard 15 million as the number below which there will be serious problems with fertility, so there’s another 40 years or so before the problem gets really serious. But still. ... There are really three questions here. ● Is the same thing happening elsewhere?

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● What’s causing it? ● How much does it matter? Most other scientific studies in developed countries in the past 20 years have also found falling sperm counts, although none of them matched the French one in scale and precision. There is no comparable research on the trend in developing countries, but it is at least plausible that this may be a global phenomenon. That mostly depends, of course, on what’s causing it. If it’s environmental factors, are they the same in rich countries and poor ones? A common theory lays the blame on chemicals in the environment like Bisphenol A, found in some plastics, that disrupt endocrine function and change hormonal balances. Another theory blames smoking, drinking alcohol, and high-fat diets. These factors vary from one country to another, and more research is clearly needed. But let us suppose that the trend is continuing, and that sperm counts are also declining in developing countries. Should you lie awake at night worrying that this is a threat to human survival? Definitely not. If you’re really worried about keeping human numbers up, then you should be doing something quite different at night. And afterwards, you might lull yourself to sleep pondering whether it would really be such a bad thing if the birth rate dropped for a while. If this decline in sperm counts is caused by environmental factors, then it can almost certainly be reversed eventually by doing enough research and then eliminating those factors. In the meantime, however, we are passing through the astounding total of seven billion humans beings, on our way to nine or ten billion. That’s far too many for this finite planet, and a rapid decline in the birth rate, even to below replacement level, would be a good thing. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Canada gives lots away in trade pact The emperor has no clothes. But by this time the U.S. had seized This is the conclusion of trade ex- control of the project and forced Canapert Peter Clark and his colleagues at da and Mexico to go through extensive Grey, Clark, Shih & Associates in Ot- pre-negotiations, followed by Congrestawa after examining the Trans Pacific sional negotiations and public subPartnership and the outmissions before Canada landish claims being made and Mexico were allowed to for its importance. join, in October of this year. The proposed trade What Canada had to agreement, which would emagree to in these pre-negotibrace 11 countries, includations is still a government ing the U.S., Mexico, Aussecret. tralia, Vietnam, Chile, New In Clark’s view, the TPP Zealand, Peru and Malaysia, negotiations have now beas well as Canada, is being come an attempt by the hailed as a “gold standard” U.S. to remake “its trading trade deal, a “21st century” partners in its own image,” trade agreement that would pushing U.S. commercial inserve as the launch platterests and practices on othDAVID form for a massive trade er countries while shielding CRANE deal eventually embracing its own interests through a all of Asia, including China, long list of exclusions. and which would open masFor example, highly prosive new opportunities for tectionist policies of the Canadian exporters. U.S. on cotton, sugar, beef, clothing Clark and his colleagues have done and textiles and Buy American rules Canadians a huge favour because the and set-asides for U.S. small-, minorTPP negotiations are probably the ity-, aboriginal- and women’s-owned most secretive trade negotiations in businesses in government procurehistory. ment are excluded, as are policies purThe original TPP was launched in sued by U.S. states. 2005 by four countries — New Zealand, Yet at the same time, the U.S. is deChile, Brunei and Singapore — but in manding sweeping changes from other 2008, the U.S. applied to join, as did countries, including trying to force othfour other countries. er TPP countries to adopt U.S. rules on In November 2011, Canada and Mex- intellectual property, the Internet and ico applied as well. investment, and state-owned enterpris-

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es, as well as measures employed by other countries to protect their cultural industries. In addition to retaining Buy American provisions, the U.S. “is not proposing to discipline locational subsidies that steal Canadian jobs. If Gov. Romney can say that China steals U.S. jobs, can we not say that Canadian jobs at Caterpillar, Electrolux and other Canadian factories were stolen with the help of U.S. state subsidies,” Clark asks. “The workers who have been displaced would not disagree.” But state subsidies are off the table, the U.S. says, as are state-level policies on investors’ rights. “Why did Hyundai and Kia locate in Georgia and Alabama? Because local governments contributed over $650 million towards the companies’ $3 billion investment in creating what was expected to be more than 5,000 jobs. Why consider Ontario,” Clark asks. Likewise, “the State of Tennessee paid Electrolux $188 million to build a $190 million plant, which moved jobs from L’Assomption, Que., to Memphis. A sweet deal for Electrolux. How does Quebec compete with this?” Effectively, “there is nothing in the TPP to discipline or limit domestic subsidies in the U.S. to agriculture and to manufacturing,” says Clark, yet Canada’s greatest competition for manufacturing investment in autos and oth-

er sectors in North America comes from the U.S. and Mexico (which also offers generous subsidies). This, as Clark points out, is not free trade or fair trade. Clark’s overall conclusion is that the TPP will not do much for Canada. We already have trade agreements with many of the TPP members and the countries where we don’t have an agreement together account for just one per cent of Canada’s total trade. Indeed, since Japan is not in, Canada “will likely be a net loser.” So why is Canada so eager? One reason, as Clark says, is defensive, to be inside the tent and share new preferences rather than losing markets to preferences enjoyed by others. But that is a weak argument. Surely, there should be much more open discussion on what the TPP is all about. Trade Minister Edward Fast should give Parliament, through its committee on international trade, a full — and honest — briefing on what Canada would really gain and what price we would have to pay in TPP negotiations — as well as the price we may already have paid to the U.S. just to be allowed into the negotiating room. Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.

Say what? Bottomless pants, Viagra football? Even though we are collectively caught in the tinseled vortex of the holiday season whether we like it or not, I’ve been momentarily thinking of things other than the unfolding festive yuletide. So since that moment happens to be now, I thought I’d take a diversion from Christmas and other seasonal celebrations, and turn our attention this week to the aforementioned other things. HARLEY Other things from recent HAY newspapers and other media that caught my eye and what’s left of my brain, and made me say “SAY WHAT?” almost out loud, and just might have got you saying “Say What?” too. Say what? item one: Anonymous Border Guards. It seems that recently it’s been more impossible than usual to cross the Canuck-Yankee border at certain points along the 49th parallel. For example, in Ontario where they grow the maple leafs that are used on Canadian flags, it became extremely difficult to visit our You-All neighbors to the south by car on account of many Canadian border guards were in a snit. A snit big enough to close a couple of big bridge border crossings. If you shake your head and ask “why?” you wouldn’t be alone. National border guards were snitting because their bosses told them they had to wear name tags on their uniforms. So, according to the Canadian Broadcorping Casteration, some protested by “exercising their right to refuse work they consider dangerous.” Dangerous nametags. Say what? OMG, how could those mean and evil bosses insist that Canadian border guards identify themselves like virtually every other guard in every other country? How dare they try to bring all those RCMP wanna-bees — with their several days of training that make them almost as good as mall security guards — bring them down to our level and make them seem to be a nearly-normal name-tag wearing humans? Their beef has something to do with keeping anonymous so travellers can’t come after the border booth jockeys for treating them like dirt after a fourhour wait in a car on a highway parking lot. Or maybe it’s because Theodore Grumpypants or Delores Snobbypuss are just too long to fit on name tags. Say what? item two: Elephant dung coffee. As reported this week by the Advocate, the latest in the potent market of horrendously expensive specialty dung coffee comes from beans

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Pimnipa Petkla, a Thai mahout’s wife, sifts through elephant dung for coffee beans at a camp in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand. A Canadian entrepreneur with a background in civet coffee has teamed up with a herd of 20 elephants, gourmet roasters and one of the country’s top hotels to produce the Black Ivory, a new blend from the hills of northern Thailand and the excrement of elephants. It ranks among the world’s most expensive cups of coffee. proudly plucked from pachyderm paddies. Say what? Yes, in Thailand a couple dozen elephants are eating coffee beans, processing them through a “gut reaction” and passing them back out (out the back) in potty piles the next day to awaiting baristas, where the beans are plucked out of the pile and made into coffee that is being called “unique” without the slightest trace of irony. Coffee bean potty processing and picking is, amazingly, not unique, however. I have previously rambled on about other exotic coffee extracted from the pricey excrement of a weasel-like creature called the civet. Too bad for the civet — those little poopers can’t possibly compete with the prolific potty production of the mighty elephant — especially at $50 per cup. No mention in the report as to whether the bowel brew is also imbued with a “unique” and powerful aroma. Say what? item three: Yoko Ono bottomless pants. Yes, just a few weeks ago Yoko Ono, the performance artist most often blamed for breaking up The Beatles by making John Lennon somehow fall in love with her, launched her new line of men’s clothing. Featured

among the Man Lightbulb Bra, and the Hand Trousers (pants with the silhouette of a large hand on the crotch), was a fashion statement, literally, at the bottom. Cutout Trousers. I’m not kidding. These are pants with the back removed, leaving a rather large circle of bare derriere. Say What? For only $250, this cheeky fashion statement is already the butt of many jokes (sorry). No wonder The Beatles broke up. Say what? item four: Viagra football. Newspapers and broadcast media really got a hold of this one. Reports claim that some professional football players are using Viagra as a performanceenhancing drug. A football performance-enhancing drug. Up until now, the famous blue pill has been known as an effective treatment for men who, shall we say, have trouble staying alert in the bedroom, so to speak. Since the drug increases oxygen flow to the muscles, some football players have supposedly taken the enhancement as a means of getting an “edge” on the field. Say what? This begs — practically pleads — the question: how on earth would the physical enhancement guaranteed by

the pill actually improve a football player’s ability to run, let alone play a better game of football? They’d have about as much mobility as a tripod. And how will the big guy playing centre, the ball snapper, feel about a Viagra-enhanced quarterback taking his, um, position up close and personal behind him for a hike in a short yardage dog pile situation? And with those skin tight spandex pants football players wear? Let’s not even go there. Imagine this Viagra enhancement spreading to other sports. Hockey, swimming, fencing. Baseball. (Insert your own Viagra jokes here.) And those relentless, incessant commercials on TV claim the augmentation affects of Viagra and other similar male enhancement drugs can last up to four hours. Which — bonus! — in the wide world of sports would stand up long enough to make it to overtime. I guess the only thing left to say is … SAY WHAT? Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.

Finding a way into people’s hearts “Can I hang out here this morning?” and how they feel about the choices The question came from a pretty young they have made. lady and she went on to explain why. I don’t always listen to the words as “I got kicked out of the much as the tone or inflecother place, but I really tion they use when speakdon’t want to walk the street ing. all day; I’ll do anything you It was no different with need.” “Julie.” I knew she had been exI would ask questions pelled and I also knew the that would give me a sense reason why, so I never said of her way of thinking, but too much, I just handed her she was just as artful in a spray bottle and a clean avoiding letting me find it cloth. out. “You can wipe tables and During the day, she driftempty the garbage but I can’t ed in and out saying certain let you just hang.” She gave things that gave me at least CHRIS me a brief hug and then proa little glimpse of her mind, SALOMONS ceeded to wipe the tables. but she was extra careful As the morning pronot to let me see her heart. gressed, so did our converShe left for a short while sation. I often use times like and went to Street Ties this to find out what makes people tick; across from us, and when she came why they make the decisions they do back she gave me a big hug and asked

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if there was anything more she could do. Short of cleaning (a constant battle), there was not a lot to do at that time. So she just leaned on the counter watching Daniel and me work at final preparations for the meal we were about to serve. Some mention was made about Christmas coming up, at which point Julie proceeded to find a piece of paper and pen and write the following, which gave me a glimpse of how she really feels, however small it might have been. She wrote: The holidays bring joy and sadness to many people around the world but the main thing is to be happy you are alive and loved so keep your chin up and enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas everyone. Like I said, it’s not much as far as personal expression goes, but it tells

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Clockwise from top left: Kerry and Shawn McKenzie. An elephant at dusk. Kerry and a Masai;. Masai jumping; Shawn practising with the bow and arrow. A great white shark.

Giving the gift of travel BY DEBBIE OLSEN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Many Masai tribes throughout Tanzania welcome visits to their village and in September, Kerry McKenzie of Delburne found himself in a place he had long dreamed of being — sitting inside a traditional Masai boma visiting with a tribesman. McKenzie was fascinated with the primitive lifestyle of the tribesman and found that the tribesman was equally curious about life in Canada. Perhaps the most surprising question McKenzie fielded was an inquiry about how much he had paid for his wife. Visiting Africa had long

been on McKenzie’s bucket list, but he wasn’t sure if he would ever really make it there until last December, when his wife gave him a trip to Africa as a Christmas present. Since she did not have an interest in travelling to Africa herself, the gift was for a trip to Africa with their son Shawn. “It’s always been a dream of mine to visit Africa and see the wildlife and experience the culture of the people who live there,” said McKenzie. “For me, it was the perfect gift.” Over the course of three weeks, McKenzie and his son travelled on a custom tour through Tanzania, Zambia and Cape Town. The pair experienced three

game drives and saw all of the animals that are classified as the Big Five, and many more. “I am a hunter but on this trip I was shooting with a camera,” McKenzie said. “To see these animals up close was a dream come true.” The game drives were real highlights of the trip, but the pair also had the opportunity to experience a canoe safari along the lower section of the Zambezi River. Travelling many kilometres by canoe, they saw hippos, elephants, crocodiles and many different species of birds, and camped for two nights along the river’s edge. “We were on the Zambezi for five days and it was

amazing,” McKenzie said. “I’ll never forget coming around a corner and seeing a herd of elephants at the water’s edge. It’s really something when a Medicine Hat boy sees a wild elephant.” The pair also had the opportunity to meet Hadzabe tribesmen and experience a traditional hunt for small bush animals using bows and poison arrows. Anthropologists believe that this nomadic tribe will not survive many more generations in their primitive hunter-gatherer lifestyle. The tour ended with a visit to Capetown, followed by a drive to Simon’s Town for a cruise to Seal Island to see the massive population of cape fur seals and their main predators, great

white sharks. From their boat, they were able to observe both the seals and the sharks feeding on those seals unlucky enough to enter the “Ring of Death.” Shawn also took the opportunity to go into the water in a shark cage to see a great white shark up close. “Though Shawn had never expressed a desire to go to Africa, he had an amazing experience there,” McKenzie said. “The trip was a wonderful gift for both of us and something we will remember fondly for many years to come.”

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Vincent is Back VAN GOGH FEATURED AT THE NETHERLANDS’ LITTLE-KNOWN BUT SPECTACULAR KROELLER-MUELLER MUSEUM BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vincent Van Gogh masterworks at the Kroeller-Mueller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands: top, Four sunflowers gone to seed; bottom right, Terrace of a café at night; bottom left, Head of a woman wearing a white cap. With the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam closed for renovations, the world’s second-largest collection of the tortured Dutch master’s work is stepping into the limelight. The lesser-known Kroeller-Mueller in the eastern Netherlands has revamped the layout of its central rooms, giving more space and focus to many of its top works.

dozens of others. It also features one of Europe’s best sculpture gardens, with works by Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Niki de Saint Phalle and many more. The museum is located in Otterlo, Netherlands, not far from the German border. For the more adventurous, one of the museum’s special attractions is the option to begin a visit at one of three park entrances rather than the museum itself. It’s easy to borrow one of hundreds of free bicycles and cycle several kilometres on well-marked paths through the park’s gentle dunes and pine trees to the museum.

If you go Kroeller-Mueller museum: Located in Otterlo, Netherlands, not far from the German border; http://www.kmm. nl . Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Getting there: The museum is a twohour drive from Amsterdam; access by public transportation is possible but requires a combination of trains and buses.

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GIFT: Do some research ● McKenzie’s tour was booked through a Vancouver company, Safari Partners. The company specializes in custom safari tours that provide and authentic African experiences. For more information, check the website www.thesafaripartners.com.

Giving the gift of travel While travel may not be the perfect gift for everyone, for many it comes close. It is something that you never outgrow. It never tarnishes or dims and it always fits. We take the places we visit and the people with whom we share experiences along with us on life’s journey. Unlike a favourite sweatshirt whose colours fade with time, our memories grow richer as time passes. While the experience itself may be fleeting, the memories last a lifetime. In that respect, travel is a gift that stands the test of time. Giving the gift of travel does present some challenges, though. If you happen to book non-refundable tickets for a time when the recipient is busy in the workplace, your gift may not have the positive response you were hoping for. Here are a few tips to help you avoid problems

when giving the gift of travel: ● Do some research: Try to determine what destinations interest the recipient most. There’s a big difference between a whirlwind trip to Europe and a week spent at a seaside resort. Perhaps a weekend getaway is all they have time for. Try to subtly find out where their interests lie. For example, you could let the person know that there is a good deal on an airfare to a destination you are considering and see what their response is. ● Assess the circumstances: Make sure the recipient can get time off work and has the spare cash to go on the trip. Even if you are paying for airfare and lodging, there may be additional expenses. If you are travelling to Disneyland or another theme park, you may wish to purchase theme park passes in advance as part of the present. If you are travelling with the recipient and you know that money is tight, you can offer to pay for meals. ● Entry requirements: Ensure that the person has the needed documentation to travel or has enough time to obtain that documentation. As of Jan. 23, all Canadians will require a valid passport to enter the U.S. via a flight. It takes a few days to get a passport, even when it is rush ordered. ● Don’t purchase a non-refundable surprise: If you purchase non-refundable airline tickets or hotel accommodations and the recipient is unavailable to go at the specified time, you could have a problem. Consider reserving seats on an airplane the day

prior and printing out the saved itinerary. If the person says yes, you can make the final reservation. You may opt to purchase items that have flexible dates, such as theme park passes or rail passes. ● Gift certificates: Many travel agencies, tour companies, and airlines have gift certificates that take the guessing out of giving the gift of travel. You can then obtain several brochures and allow the recipient the fun of planning their own trip. ● It’s all in the packaging: The gift of travel can be a bit intangible, so it’s a good idea to develop a plan for how you might give it. There are many options here and sometimes your travel agent can help you get something together. A few examples include putting the tickets or gift certificates together with a guide book and travel brochures, creating a large gift certificate that explains the gift, putting the tickets inside new luggage, or creating a treasure hunt with the tickets or gift certificate hidden somewhere in the house. Whatever you choose to do, it is certain that a gift of travel will be memorable. Debbie Olsen is a Lacombe-based freelance writer. If you have a travel story you would like to share or know someone with an interesting travel story who we might interview, please email: DOGO@telusplanet.net or write to: Debbie Olsen, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, Alta., T4R 1M9.

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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — With the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam closed for renovations until April, the world’s second-largest collection of the tortured Dutch master’s work is stepping into the limelight. The Kroeller-Mueller museum in the eastern Netherlands is not as wellknown but is still considered a jewel among connoisseurs. It has revamped the layout of its central rooms, giving more space and more focus to its very best works. “Van Gogh really stands central now, both physically in the museum and in the collection as a whole,” director Lisette Pelsers said in a telephone interview. This week the museum announced Vincent is Back, because after a time in which many of its 91 Vincent Van Gogh paintings, 180 drawings and other works have been on loan, they are set to return in style. It has opened Native Soil, the first of a two-part exhibition looking at the spectacular changes that Van Gogh underwent in his artistic career, which took place almost entirely in the decade from 1880 to 1890. The appropriately wintery exhibit focuses on Van Gogh’s formative years in the Netherlands, with a dark palette and simple, sombre subjects. Native Soil culminates in what is widely regarded as Van Gogh’s first great masterpiece, the 1885 Potato Eaters. It also shows smaller works that presage the colourful brilliance to come, such as the 1885 Head of a Woman Wearing a White Hat, which may have been part of Van Gogh’s preparations for Potato Eaters; and the emotive 1882 study Sorrowful Old Man in black chalk. “You can really see him struggling to find his style as an artist,” Pelsers said. Beginning in April, the Land of Light exhibition will show off the incredible range of colour and energy in Van Gogh’s late works. Much of the collection from both periods will remain on display throughout the year, including later masterworks such as his 1888 Terrace of a Cafe at Night. Also remaining on display are a series of excellent portraits, including a famous 1887 selfportrait, and others such as the 1889 Portrait of Joseph Roulin. Although the Kroeller-Mueller Museum has decided to more actively promote its Van Gogh works, its collection ranges well beyond that with important paintings by Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, Fernand Leger, Piet Mondrian, Paul Gauguin, Giorgio de Chirico and

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Light coming to Nashville ARTIST BRUCE MUNRO’S LIGHTING STRUCTURES WILL BE DISPLAYED BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE — Renowned artist Bruce Munro’s lighting structures will be displayed at an exhibition called Light at Nashville’s Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art. There will be 10 large-scale outdoor and indoor installations as well as indoor sculptures on exhibit May 24 to Nov. 10, 2013. Three of the installations are new and another hasn’t been shown before in the U.S. Munro uses glass, copper, brass, timber and stainless steel and hundreds of kilometres of glowing optical fibre in his art. The centre of the exhibit will

be his largest ever installation of Field of Light with 20,000 lighted glass spheres, each atop a stem that rises from the ground. Munro first visited Cheekwood earlier this year and several of the installations will specific to the gardens, Cheekwood officials said. “This is the most perfect place to exhibit because it provides a variety of opportunities to respond to — each space varies in both scale and topographical character,” Munro said in a statement. The exhibit also will include illuminated sculptures inside Cheekwood’s art museum. The project is only the second by Munro in the United States. In

2012, he debuted Light at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa. He’s also had work displayed at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Cheekwood, an estate of 55 acres with a Georgian style mansion, was built by the family that once owned the Maxwell House Coffee brand and opened as a privately funded botanical garden and art museum in 1960. It will be open evenings during the exhibit to showcase the light displays. Online: Cheekwood: http://cheekwood. org/ Bruce Munro: http://www.brucemunro.co.uk/

Mayan prophecy sparks dread, hope as world gears up for supposed end of ancient calendar THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MEXICO CITY — The clock is ticking down to Dec. 21, the supposed end of the Mayan calendar, and from China to California to Mexico, thousands are getting ready for what they think is going to be a fateful day. The Maya didn’t say much about what would happen next, after a 5,125-year cycle known as the Long Count comes to an end. So into that void have rushed occult writers, bloggers and New Age visionaries foreseeing all manner of monumental change, from doomsday to a new age of enlightenment. The 2009 disaster flick 2012 helped spark doomsday rumours, with its visions of Los Angeles crashing into the sea and mammoth tsunami waves swallowing the Himalayas. Foreboding TV documentaries and alarmist websites followed, sparking panic in corners of the globe thousands of miles from the Mayan homeland of southern Mexico and Central America. As the big day approaches, governments and scientists alike are mobilizing to avoid

actual tragedy. Even the U.S. space agency NASA intervened earlier this month, posting a nearly hour-long YouTube video debunking apocalyptic points, one by one. The Internet has helped feed the frenzy, spreading rumours that a mountain in the French Pyrenees is hiding an alien spaceship that will be the sole escape from the destruction. French authorities are blocking access to Bugarach peak from Dec. 19-23 except for the village’s 200 residents “who want to live in peace,” the local prefect said in a news release. “I think this tells us more about ourselves, particularly in the Western world, than it does about the ancient Maya,” said Geoffrey Braswell, an associate professor of anthropology and leading Maya scholar at the University of California, San Diego. “The idea that the world will end soon is a very strong belief in Western cultures. ... The Maya, we don’t really know if they believed the world would ever end.” As the clock ticks down, scenarios have mounted about how the end will come. Some believe a rogue

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The deal was sold to New Mexicans in classic Richard Branson fashion. If taxpayers would build the colourful British businessman a $209-million futuristic spaceport, he would make New Mexico the launching point for a space tourism business catering to the rich and famous. Now, with Spaceport America nearly complete but still mostly empty, a Virgin Galactic official says the company will reassess its agreement if lawmakers don’t pass liability exemption laws for its suppliers, raising the possibility it could take its spacecraft elsewhere. And state officials acknowledge the company — which has yet to post a deposit for what is supposed to be a $1 million-a-year lease — could walk away from the quarter-billion-dollar project. “They really could, if they are not committed. I would hope that they are and I think that they are,” Spaceport America Executive Director Christine Anderson said. Asked if she thought the state failed to properly protect itself in the deal, she said, the agreement negotiated under former Gov. Bill Richardson and approved by lawmakers in 2005 was for the state to build the spaceport and Virgin Galactic to develop the spacecraft. “It’s easy to second guess what was in people’s minds,” she said. “I’m sure everybody was excited to have Virgin Galactic as an anchor tenant.” Paul Gessing, president of the conservative Rio Grande Foundation, said the lack of protections for the state was not surprising, “given the Richardson administration’s record of throwing money at ’development’ of these big vision projects” like the spaceport and a $400 million commuter train. Richardson’s spokeswoman did not respond to an email seeking comment. Other states, including Texas and Florida, are also developing spaceports and aggressively courting commercial space businesses with incentives. Most of them are revamping old airports or other facilities. New Mexico’s is unique because it is the first to be developed from scratch. With an elegant and futuristic design, the spaceport is intended to become an attraction unto itself. Building the spaceport with taxpayer money could be likened to governments spending taxpayer dollars on stadiums or arenas for sports teams, Gessing said, noting that building a stadium “is not completely speculative with an industry in mind that may never materialize.” “What is truly unique about this project is that it was completely, 100 per cent speculative,” he said. Tourism and spaceport officials have estimated as many as 200,000 people a year will visit the first-ofits kind centre. And officials promised it would spur economic development and bring high-paying jobs to the mostly rural state. But other space companies have passed New Mexico over and there is growing skepticism about whether Virgin, which has pushed its estimated date for starting flights from 2011 to 2014, will ever move into the spaceport. A provision in the development agreement prohibiting it from operating its aircraft at competing spaceports without permission expires at the end of the month, and Virgin has entered a deal with a Middle East investment group to develop another spaceport in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Investors from Abu Dhabi have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to help Virgin Galactic develop its spacecraft. Due to delays in both the construction of Spaceport America and development of Virgin’s spacecraft, the company has yet to begin paying rent on the facility, which is located in remote southern New Mexico, about 45 miles from Las Cruces and 200 miles from Albuquerque. An unsigned, undated copy of the lease agreement provided by the state calls for Virgin Galactic to be penalized $2 million if it breaks it lease with New Mexico and then begins flying elsewhere within two years. But state officials said Wednesday the company won’t post that deposit until it activates the lease. When asked for copies of the quarterly business plans Virgin Galactic is supposed to submit to the state, officials with the state economic development said those updates were given orally to Anderson. Anderson and state Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela said they expect the company to begin paying rent next month. Virgin Galactic President and CEO George Whitesides was less specific and noted the company, which is testing its spacecraft in the Mojave Desert, has an office in Las Cruces and will move to Spaceport America “when the Spaceport Authority finishes the level of the work that it has agreed to provide on our building.”

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YOUKILIS A YANKEES NEW YORK — After spending 8 ½ years in Boston and delivering a pair of World Series titles to the Fenway Park faithful, Kevin Youkilis was surprised when the New York Yankees expressed interest in fitting him for pinstripes. “At first, it was kind of like, ’Wow!”’ he said Friday after finalizing a $12 million, one-year contract with New York. “There’s a lot of great Red Sox fans that just wanted the best for me going forward and I know there’s going to be some that don’t like the decision, and you can’t worry about that.” A three-time All-Star, Youkilis becomes the Yankees’ starting third baseman for at least the first half of next season.

TODAY ● Senior high basketball: Notre Came Cougars Classic boys tournament. Curling: Senior men’s District A playdowns, Michener Hill. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer IROC, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Okotoks at Red Deer Ramada, 12:30 p.m., Kin City A; Lacombe at Innisfail, 5:50 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Okotoks at Red Deer Black, 2 p.m., Arena. ● Major bantam female hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Kin City B. ● Peewee AA hockey: Medicine Hat White at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Cranbrook at Sylvan Lake, 3 p.m.; Wheatland at Innisfail, 3:40 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Gold at Red Deer Elks, 4:45 p.m., Arena. Girls soccer: Edmonton Victoria at Red Deer under-18 tier 1 Renegades, 5:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Junior women’s hockey: Calgary Titans at Central Alberta Amazons, 5:30 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● WHL: Kelowna at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Centrium. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Stettler at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.

EDITOR Rebels 3 Royals 2 (SO) It wasn’t a Royal beatdown by any means, but the Red Deer Rebels found a way to record their 20th Western Hockey League win Friday at the Centrium. The Rebels scored on all three of their attempts in a shootout and came away with a 3-2 victory over the Victoria Royals before 4,879 fans. Rhyse Dieno, Matt Bellerive and Conner Bleackley, with the clincher, beat Victoria netminder Patrik Polivka in the shootout, while Rebels goaltender Bolton Pouliot allowed a pair of goals but stopped the Royals’ second shooter, Brandon Magee. “Bolton hasn’t had a lot of success in shootouts. We talked to him before it started and told him to just take it one shooter at a time,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter. “After that, worry about the next shooter. Just give it your best shot because that’s anybody can ask for and he made a big save on that second one.” After being outshot 23-17 and outscored 2-1 through the first 40 minutes, the visitors carried the play in the third period and forced what proved to be a scoreless overtime when Jack Walker potted his first of the season with just over four minutes remaining. Walker went to the net and ripped a pass from Ben Walker past Pouliot for the tying goal. “It was tough to see them score that late one but we battled and came out with two points,” said

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Red Deer Rebel Brooks Maxwell checks Victoria Royal Jordan Fransoo during first period action at the Centrium on Friday. Dieno, who opened the scoring just 72 seconds into the game, burying a rebound after Polivka stopped Turner Elson’s backhand. Logan Nelson pulled the Royals even with a power-play tally at 13:45, taking a rebound off the end boards and beating Pouliot just inside the post. “Their forecheck and their speed kind of caught us off guard a bit in the first period,” said Sutter. “We made some adjustments after the pe-

riod and got playing and created some scoring chances.” Matt Bellerive restored the Rebels’ lead on a great individual effort just over seven minutes into the second period, breaking down the left wing, cutting into the high slot and whistling the puck past Polivka. “We got some timely goals tonight, but when you get into a shootout you never know what’s going to happen,” said Sutter. The Rebels respond-

and featured a multitude of chances at both ends. “That was probably the most exciting game I’ve ever been a part of,” said Dieno. “It was back and forth all night.” The Rebels forward was suitably impressed with the Royals, a big, physical and fast-skating team. “They have some big guys on defence — I took a few hard hits tonight — and they have a lot of speed up front,” he said.

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Nugent-Hopkins to captain team THE CANADIAN PRESS

WORLD JUNIORS

SUNDAY ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Northstars at Red Deer Black, noon, Arena. ● Curling: Senior men’s District A playdowns, Michener Hill. ● Major midget female hockey: Edmonton Thunder at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kin City B. ● Peewee AA hockey: Cranbrook at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Medicine Hat White at Sylvan Lake, 2:45 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Innisfail at Red Deer Ramada, 1:45 p.m., Kin City A. ● Midget AA hockey: Airdrie at Innisfail, 2:10 p.m.; Lacombe at Red Deer Pro Stitch, 2:45 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Three Hills at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m.

ed well to the pressurecooker, going three-forthree in the shootout, although Dieno’s shot just snuck over the goal line after Polivka got his glove on the puck, then had it fall behind him and in. “I meant to do that,” said Dieno, with a sly grin. “Just kidding, I got lucky there. He got a piece of it and it happened to bounce in.” The entire contest — televised nationally by Rogers Sportsnet — was played at a high pace

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Head coach Steve Spott, left, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, from Burnaby, B.C., laugh during a photo session after the naming of the team at the National Juniors selection camp in Calgary on Friday.

CALGARY — Canada’s premiere player at the world junior hockey championship will also be its captain. Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was given the nod Friday by head coach Steve Spott. Nugent-Hopkins, or “RNH” as he’s been dubbed, wore the “C” at the Canadian team’s official photo in Calgary. Nugent-Hopkins made an immediate impact in the NHL as an 18-yearold rookie, with 18 goals and 34 assists in 62 games. The Burnaby, B.C., native was a finalist for the Calder Trophy, but Gabriel Landeskog of Colorado Avalanche took the award that goes to the league’s top rookie. Nugent-Hopkins wants to follow the example of Oilers captain Shawn Horcoff, who helped him adapt to the NHL. “People see what you do and they want to try to be like that,” he said. “The more respect you have, the better the leader you’re going to be.” Nugent-Hopkins has

been playing for the AHL’s Oklahoma City Barons during the NHL lockout, scoring eight goals and adding 12 assists in 19 games. He was cut from Canada’s junior team as a 17-year-old in 2011 and wasn’t made available by the Oilers for the 2012 team. So he’ll play in his first world junior hockey championship after already participating in a men’s world championship. Nugent-Hopkins had four goals and two assists in eight games in Canada’s fifth-place result at this year’s men’s world championship. “I’ve got a couple of chances now to play international and every time I feel like it makes me a little bit of a better player because it is so different,” he said. Canada opens the 2013 tournament Dec. 26 against Germany in Ufa, Russia. Scott Harrington of the OHL’s London Knights and Jonathan Huberdeau of the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs were named alternate captains.

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NHL files complaint against NHLPA in court THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The focus of the NHL lockout is shifting from the bargaining room to court. A class-action complaint was filed by the league on Friday which asked a federal court in New York to make a declaration on the legality of the lockout — a preemptive legal manoeuvre that came with the NHL Players’ Association moving towards dissolving. In the 43-page complaint, the league argued

the NHLPA was only considering the action “to extract more favourable terms and conditions of employment.” “The Union has threatened to pursue this course not because it is defunct or otherwise incapable of representing NHL players for purposes of collective bargaining, nor because NHL players are dissatisfied with the representation they have been provided by the NHLPA,” read the NHL complaint. “The NHLPA’s threatened decertification or

disclaimer is nothing more than an impermissable negotiating tactic, which the Union incorrectly believes would enable it to commence an antitrust challenge to the NHL’s lockout.” The NHL also filed an unfair labour practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board as the lockout took on a new look in Day 90. The legal challenges came in the wake of a decision by the NHLPA’s executive board to request a vote from union membership that

would give it the authority to file a “disclaimer of interest.” Should the 30-member board be granted the right, the disclaimer would see the NHLPA dissolved, giving players the ability to file class-action antitrust lawsuits against the league. Similar strategies were used during last year’s NBA lockout. Jeffrey Kessler, the lead negotiator for the National Basketball Players Association in that dispute, believes the NHLPA would be wise

to go ahead with the disclaimer of interest. “I think this is much more likely to lead to a settlement sooner,” Kessler said Friday. “The players have concluded that they are on the verge of possibly deciding that it is better not to be a union and using the anti-trust laws to attack the lockout, which all fans should be happy with because it’ll work. “I assume the fans would like the lockout to end.”

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Basketball

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Prince Albert 35 21 11 0 3 123 103 Saskatoon 33 18 14 0 1 113 112 Swift Current 36 14 17 3 2 103 100 Moose Jaw 35 12 16 3 4 87 110 Brandon 34 12 18 2 2 98 140 Regina 34 12 18 2 2 87 127 Central Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Calgary 32 22 7 1 3 103 87 Edmonton 32 20 7 2 3 107 82 Red Deer 35 20 12 2 1 97 96 Lethbridge 37 17 15 1 4 121 112 Medicine Hat 34 14 18 2 0 110 121 Kootenay 31 10 20 1 0 77 111 WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Kamloops 37 25 9 1 2 127 91 Kelowna 33 22 9 1 1 135 80 Victoria 32 17 13 0 2 95 104 Prince George 31 10 17 1 3 78 113 Vancouver 31 8 23 0 0 83 125 U.S. Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Portland 31 25 5 1 0 144 67 Spokane 31 22 8 1 0 129 89 Tri-City 33 18 12 1 2 99 94 Seattle 32 16 15 1 0 107 121 Everett 35 13 20 0 2 88 127

Pt 45 37 33 31 28 28 Pt 46 45 43 39 30 21 Pt 53 46 36 24 16 Pt 51 45 39 33 28

Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns. Friday’s results Brandon 4 Moose Jaw 2 Kelowna 5 Medicine Hat 2 Kootenay 5 Prince Albert 4 (SO) Lethbridge 4 Kamloops 2 Saskatoon 4 Swift Current 3 Red Deer 3 Victoria 2 (SO) Everett at Portland Seattle at Spokane Prince George at Vancouver Thursday’s result Regina 3 Prince Albert 0 Saturday’s games Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m. Kootenay at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Regina at Calgary, 7 p.m. Victoria at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Kamloops at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Kelowna at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m. Seattle at Portland, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Prince George, 7 p.m. Tri-City at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s games Kelowna at Calgary, 4 p.m. Regina at Edmonton, 4 p.m. Vancouver at Prince George, 4 p.m. Portland at Everett, 5:05 p.m. Brandon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Kootenay at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Royals 2 at Rebels 3 (SO) First Period 1. Red Deer, Dieno 6 (Elson, Maxwell) 1:12 2. Victoria, Nelson 8 (Hicketts, B. Walker) 13:45 (pp) Penalties — Fafard RD (delay of game) 5:00, Elson RD (roughing) 12:11, Traber (roughing, fighting), Fafard RD (fighting) 14:28. Second Period 3. Red Deer, Bellerive 8 (Underwood) 7:37 Penalties — Johnson RD (tripping) 6:04, Cote Vic (tripping) 6:57, Elson RD (tripping) 12:48, Deacon Vic (goaltender interference) 15:02. Third Period 4. Victoria, J. Walker 1 (B. Walker, Cote) 15:28 Penalties — Nelson Vic (charging) 2:42, Elson RD (goaltender interference) 13:01, Hodges Vic (hooking) 14:34, Bellerive RD (checking from behind) 14:34. Overtime No scoring Penalties — None. Shootout: Red Deer 2 Victoria 1 Victoria — Nelson, goal; Magee, miss; Hodges,

goal. Red Deer — Dieon, goal; Bellerive, goal; Bleackley, goal. Shots on goal by: Victoria 10 7 14 1 — 32 Red Deer 12 11 6 1 — 30 Goal — Victoria: Polivka (L,14-7-0-2) Red Deer: Pouliot (W,3-5-0-1). Power plays (goals/chances) — Victoria: 1-6. Red Deer: 0-3. Referees —Ryan Benbow, TJ Foster. Linesmen — Mike Langin, Trevor Shively. Attendance — 4,879. Rockets 5, Tigers 2 First Period 1. Kelowna, Baillie 11 (Severson, Bell) 17:21 (pp) Penalties — Shinkaruk MH (high-sticking) 1:17, Goulbourne Kel (high-sticking) 4:22, Olsen Kel (slashing) 11:40, Ryckman MH (slashing) 13:37, Shinkaruk MH (inter. on goaltender) 16:48. Second Period 2. Medicine Hat, Doty 3 (Bredo) 0:55 3. Kelowna, Severson 4 (Franko, Nyberg) 4:35 (pp) 4. Kelowna, Bell 19 (Olsen, Franko) 7:25 5. Medicine Hat, Leier 6 (Cox, Hart) 11:19 Penalties — Olsen Kel (checking from behind) 1:19, Doty MH (hooking) 4:10, Fowlie Kel (tripping) 12:33, Hart MH (slashing) 16:32, Busenius MH (delay of game) 18:54. Third Period 6. Kelowna, Nyberg 6 (Severson, Linaker) 5:50 7. Kelowna, McKinlay 10 (Martin) 7:17 Penalties — Heffley Kel, Doty MH (fighting) 6:07, Shinkaruk MH (interference) 15:43, Bowey Kel (instigating, fighting, misconduct), Valk MH (fighting) 18:04, Jensen MH (roughing) 20:00. Shots on goal Kelowna 14 12 13 — 39 Medicine Hat 4 12 6 — 22 Goal — Kelowna: Cooke (L,16-9-1); Medicine Hat: Lanigan (W,11-8-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Kelowna: 2-7; Medicine Hat: 0-5. Referee — Nathan Wieler. Linesmen — Sean Dufour (50), Greg Sarauer. Attendance — 4,006 at Medicine Hat, Alta. Hurricanes 4, Blazers 2 First Period 1. Lethbridge, Mckechnie 16 (Hood) 6:50 2. Kamloops, Sterzer 2 (Macklin, Edmundson) 11:23 3. Lethbridge, Ramsay 9 (Mckechnie, Hood) 19:55 (pp) Penalties — Blomqvist Leth (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 0:39, Thomson Kam (checking to the head) 14:34, Hansen Kam (cross-checking) 18:49, Cross Kam, Yakubowski Leth (fighting) 19:33. Second Period 4. Kamloops, Souto 7 (Needham) 7:38 (pp) 5. Lethbridge, Yakubowski 20 (Johnston, Maxwell) 16:26 (pp) 6. Lethbridge, Leverton 6 (Watson, Merkley) 19:57 (pp) Penalties — Smith Kam, Johnston Leth (roughing) 3:36, Souto Kam (hooking) 4:11, Lethbridge bench (too many men) 6:00, Edmundson Kam (10-minute misconduct), Souto Kam (roughing), Hood Leth (misconduct) 15:43, Ranford Kam (slashing) 15:59, Grist Kam (checking from behind) 18:42. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — Hansen Kam (roughing) 3:57, Smith Kam (roughing) 4:11, Macklin Kam (hooking) 10:15, Hood Leth (hooking) 11:03, Needham Kam, Mckechnie Leth (roughing) 12:49, Bozon Kam (roughing), Edmundson Kam (misconduct), Ramsay Leth (misconduct) 13:00. Shots on goal Kamloops 14 9 8 — 31 Lethbridge 9 16 10 — 35 Goal — Kamloops: Kozun (L,6-4-1); Lethbridge: Rimmer (W,15-15-4). Power plays (goals-chances) — Kamloops: 1-3; Lethbridge: 3-10. Referees — Tyler Adair, Alexander Cote. Linesmen — Riley Friesen, Bryden Hutlet. Attendance — 3,612 at Lethbridge, Alta.

AHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Providence 23 13 8 0 2 59 Portland 25 13 10 1 1 78 Worcester 24 12 9 1 2 66 Manchester 25 11 11 2 1 70 St. John’s 26 11 14 0 1 59 Northeast Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Springfield 23 14 5 1 3 82 Bridgeport 25 12 11 1 1 77 Connecticut 25 11 12 2 0 74 Albany 22 9 8 0 5 54 Adirondack 24 10 13 1 0 59 East Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Syracuse 25 16 6 1 2 91 Binghamton 22 14 6 1 1 70 W-B/Scranton 24 13 9 1 1 69 Hershey 26 13 12 1 0 70 Norfolk 23 10 12 1 0 66 WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Abbotsford 24 14 4 3 3 63 Toronto 23 13 9 0 1 76 Rochester 23 12 9 2 0 79 Lake Erie 26 12 12 1 1 80 Hamilton 22 9 11 1 1 46 Midwest Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Grand Rapids 23 13 8 1 1 74 Rockford 26 13 11 1 1 84 Chicago 23 11 9 2 1 62 Milwaukee 24 11 10 2 1 68 Peoria 25 10 11 2 2 60 South Division GP W L OTLSOL GF Charlotte 26 15 9 0 2 85 Houston 24 13 7 1 3 78 Texas 23 12 8 2 1 58 Okla. City 24 12 9 1 2 78 San Antonio 26 10 13 0 3 67

GA 64 81 72 65 75

Pt 28 28 27 25 23

GA 53 84 87 59 72

Pt 32 26 24 23 21

GA 70 53 64 71 72

Pt 35 30 28 27 21

GA 48 65 72 85 68

Pt 34 27 26 26 20

GA 65 80 69 73 82

Pt 28 28 25 25 24

GA 73 67 62 71 80

Pt 32 30 27 27 23

Note: A team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns. Friday’s results Albany 4 Connecticut 3 Binghamton 3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 Bridgeport 4 Norfolk 3 (OT) Charlotte 3 Houston 2 (SO) Milwaukee 4 Rockford 3 (OT) Oklahoma City 5 San Antonio 1 Peoria 3 Grand Rapids 0 Providence 6 Springfield 3 Syracuse 3 Adirondack 0 Texas at Abbotsford At Lewiston, Maine Portland 4 Manchester 2 Thursday’s results Chicago 4 Hamilton 3 Rochester 7 Lake Erie 6 Saturday’s games Houston at Charlotte, 10 a.m. Manchester at Adirondack, 5 p.m. Portland at Connecticut, 5 p.m. Providence at Albany, 5 p.m. Worcester at Hershey, 5 p.m. Toronto at Rochester, 5:05 p.m. Bridgeport at Norfolk, 5:15 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Syracuse, 5:30 p.m. Chicago at Lake Erie, 5:30 p.m. St. John’s at Springfield, 5:30 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Peoria, 6:05 p.m. Hamilton at Rockford, 6:05 p.m. Texas at Abbotsford, 8 p.m. Sunday’s games Grand Rapids at Toronto, 1 p.m. Portland at Worcester, 1 p.m. Springfield at Manchester, 1 p.m. St. John’s at Providence, 1:05 p.m. Charlotte at San Antonio, 3:30 p.m. Hamilton at Milwaukee, 4 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 4:05 p.m.

Football NFL AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF y-New England 10 3 0 .769 472 N.Y. Jets 6 7 0 .462 245 Buffalo 5 8 0 .385 289 Miami 5 8 0 .385 240

Oakland Kansas City PA 274 306 352 276

x-Houston Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville

W 11 9 4 2

South L T 2 0 4 0 9 0 11 0

Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cleveland

W 9 8 7 5

North L T 4 0 6 0 6 0 8 0

y-Denver San Diego

W 10 5

West L T Pct PF PA 3 0 .769 375 257 8 0 .385 292 281

Pct .846 .692 .308 .154

PF 365 292 271 216

PA 263 329 386 359

Pct .692 .571 .538 .385

PF 331 355 278 259

PA 273 293 264 272

3 2

10 11

0 .231 248 402 0 .154 195 352

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 8 5 0 .615 373 Washington 7 6 0 .538 343 Dallas 7 6 0 .538 300 Philadelphia 4 10 0 .286 253

y-Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans Carolina

Green Bay Chicago Minnesota Detroit

PA 270 329 314 375

W 11 6 5 4

South L T 2 0 7 0 8 0 9 0

Pct .846 .462 .385 .308

PF 337 354 348 265

PA 259 308 379 312

W 9 8 7 4

North L T 4 0 5 0 6 0 9 0

Pct .692 .615 .538 .308

PF 323 308 283 320

PA 279 219 286 342

W

West L T Pct

PF

PA

San Francisco 9 Seattle 8 St. Louis 6 Arizona 4 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

3 5 6 9

1 0 1 0

.731 .615 .500 .308

316 300 236 186

184 202 279 292

Thursday’s Game Cincinnati 34, Philadelphia 13 Sunday’s Games Green Bay at Chicago, 11 a.m. Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 11 a.m. Minnesota at St. Louis, 11 a.m. Indianapolis at Houston, 11 a.m. N.Y. Giants at Atlanta, 11 a.m. Washington at Cleveland, 11 a.m. Jacksonville at Miami, 11 a.m. Denver at Baltimore, 11 a.m. Carolina at San Diego, 2:05 p.m. Detroit at Arizona, 2:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Buffalo at Toronto, 2:05 p.m. Kansas City at Oakland, 2:25 p.m. Pittsburgh at Dallas, 2:25 p.m. San Francisco at New England, 6:20 p.m. Monday’s Game N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 6:30 p.m.

Canadian close to top prize in ‘Ultimate Fighter’ competition THE CANADIAN PRESS Going into Saturday’s live finale of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Canadian Mike Ricci is convinced he has already vanquished greater demons than Colton Smith. The 26-year-old from Montreal survived a life-altering knockout and 10 months of depression to piece his life back together. Now only Smith, a 25-year-old U.S. Army Ranger with a 5-1 MMA record, stands in his way from earning a contract to fight in the UFC via the long-running reality TV show. Ricci (8-2) was riding an MMA wave as 2010 opened. Young, good-looking and talented, he was 5-0 coming off a decision win over highly regarded Jordan (Young Gun) Mein at welterweight, a division above his normal lightweight. Ricci was training at Montreal’s Tristar Gym, alongside UFC champion Georges StPierre. “It’s a long road to become the next GSP, but Ricci is the farthest along that road of anyone we’ve got,” coach Firas Zahabi said in a release announcing Ricci’s signing with Bellator Fighting Championships. The six-foot-one Ricci was expected to win the tournament and challenge champion Eddie Alavarez. “This is really going to make me evolve as a fighter,” he said in a TV interview at the time. Little did he know. Midway through the first round at the Chicago Theatre

on April 15, 2010, Ricci ran into a piston-like right hand from Pat Curran and crumpled. Curran hit the defenceless Ricci, lying prone on the canvas, with three more blows before the referee could step in. “That is a very bad look out of the eyes of Mike Ricci,” said the Bellator announcer as doctors worked on the fighter. “One of the greatest knockouts we’ve ever had in Bellator Fighting Championships,” Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney said in a July 2011 interview. Ricci left the arena in an ambulance. He escaped serious injury other than a mild concussion. But the KO left its mark. After his medical suspension expired, he didn’t return to the gym. Ricci began to slip into a black vortex of depression. “I haven’t openly spoke

about what happened that year with anybody,” he told The Canadian Press. “It’s a mystery to everybody, even to a lot of people in my inner circle. “A lot went on that year, a lot, and I disappeared and it wasn’t in a good way. It wasn’t respectful, I didn’t say bye to anybody, not to my coaches, not to my friends or training partners. “I didn’t work. I didn’t go back to school, I didn’t do anything. I was in a very, very, very deep depression.” Ricci had gone into the fight on a high. All the praise had gone to his head. “I thought I was untouchable, I didn’t listen to anybody. So I didn’t believe I could lose. I didn’t care if people had lost before in the past, that was never going to happen to me. And when it did, it was an eyeopener.

LOCAL

Hubbs and Chris Stachiw. Ravi Dattani stopped 35 shots in the Calgary net. Olds goaltender Jake Tamagi made 37 saves.

BRIEFS

Albertans in tough in Biathlon World Cup Olds lose to Mustangs event in Calgary CALGARY - Stefan Virtanen scored in overtime to give the Calgary Mustangs a 3-2 win over the Olds Grizzlys in AJHL action Friday. Tanner Labelle and Chase McMurphy also tallied for the Mustangs. Replying for the visiting Grizzlys were Dylan

Red Deer’s Zina Kocher finished 16th in a Biathlon World Cup event Friday at Pokljuka, Slovakia. Kocher missed two shots and turned in a time of 23 minutes, 16.1 seconds. Rosanna Crawford of Canmore was the top Canadian with a 12-place finish.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 17 5 .773 — Brooklyn 13 9 .591 4 Boston 12 10 .545 5 Philadelphia 12 11 .522 5 Toronto 5 19 .208 13

Miami Atlanta Orlando Charlotte Washington

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

L 9 9 11 18 19

Pct .571 .571 .522 .280 .208

GB — — 1 7 8

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 18 6 .750 — Memphis 14 5 .737 1 Houston 11 11 .500 6 Dallas 11 12 .478 6 New Orleans 5 17 .227 12

Oklahoma City Minnesota Utah Denver Portland

Northwest Division W L Pct GB 19 4 .826 — 11 9 .550 6 13 11 .542 6 11 12 .478 8 10 12 .455 8

Pct .727 .652 .417 .375 .318

GB — 1 7 8 9

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Thursday’s Games Atlanta 113, Charlotte 90 New York 116, L.A. Lakers 107 Portland 98, San Antonio 90

Southeast Division W L Pct GB 14 6 .700 — 14 6 .700 — 9 13 .409 6 7 15 .318 8 3 17 .150 11 W 12 12 12 7 5

L 6 8 14 15 15

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Friday’s Games Toronto 95, Dallas 74 Indiana 95, Philadelphia 85 Orlando 99, Golden State 85 L.A. Lakers 102, Washington 96 Milwaukee 90, Cleveland 86 Brooklyn 107, Detroit 105,2OT Houston 101, Boston 89 Minnesota 113, New Orleans 102 Oklahoma City 113, Sacramento 103 Phoenix 99, Utah 84 Memphis at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Central Division Milwaukee Chicago Indiana Detroit Cleveland

W 16 15 10 9 7

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Saturday’s Games Golden State at Atlanta, 5 p.m. Cleveland at New York, 5:30 p.m. Orlando at Charlotte, 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Washington at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Chicago, 6 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Boston at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Memphis at Utah, 7 p.m.

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Sunday’s Games Houston at Toronto, 11 a.m. Denver at Sacramento, 4 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. New Orleans at Portland, 7 p.m.

1/2 1/2 1/2

Pacific Division

Transactions FOOTBALL JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Waived WR Kevin Elliott. Signed OL Austin Pasztor from the practice squad. Signed WR Jerrell Jackson to the practice squad. Canadian Football League SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS —Named Richie Hall defensive co-ordinator, Mike Sinclair assistant head coach and Richard Kent defensive backs coach.

BASEBALL BOSTON RED SOX—Named Dave Joppie hitting coach for Pawtucket (IL); Rich Gedman hitting coach for Portland (EL); Nelson Paulino hitting coach for Salem (Carolina); Paul Abbott pitching coach and Tim Hyers hitting coach for Greenville (SAL); Noah Hall hitting coach for Lowell (NYP); Darren Fenster manager, Dick Such pitching coach and Tom Kotchman coach of the Gulf Coast League team; and Aly Gonzalez coach for the Dominican Summer League team. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with OF Xavier Nady on a minor league contract. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with INF Kevin Youkilis on a one-year contract. Designated LHP Josh Spence for assignment. TEXAS RANGERS—Announced C Konrad Schmidt cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Round Rock (PCL). National League CINCINNATI REDS—Named Ronnie Ortegon major league assistant hitting coach, Ryan Jackson minor league hitting co-ordinator, Jim Riggleman manager for Louisville (IL), Delino DeShields manager for Pensacola (SL), Jose Nieves manager for Dayton (MWL) and Eli Marrero manager for the Arizona League team. Promoted Nick Krall to director of baseball operations, Jeff Graupe to director of player development, Sam Grossman to director of baseball research and analysis, Jeff Taylor to special assistant to the general manager and John Morris to special assistant to the general manager. Named Reed MacPhail baseball operations assistant and Will Harford professional scout. HOUSTON ASTROS—Named Dyar Miller minor league pitching co-ordinator, Ralph Dickenson minor league hitting co-ordinator, Craig Bjornson roving pitching instructor and Jeff Albert roving hitting instructor and Brendan Verner minor league strength and conditioning co-ordinator. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with INF Ty Wigginton on a two-year contract. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Promoted manager Brian Daubach and hitting coach Mark Harris from Hagerstown (SAL) to Potomac (Carolina) and Tripp Kiester from the Gulf Coast League to Hagerstown. Named Patrick Anderson manager of Gulf Coast League Nationals and Gary Thurman outfield/ baserunning co-ordinator.

HOCKEY PEORIA RIVERMEN—Announced F Sebastian Wannstrom was reassigned to the team from Evansville and F Anthony Nigro was reassigned to Evansville. ECHL ECHL—Suspended Las Vegas’ Adam Hughesman two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a Dec. 12 game at Colorado. Fined Wheeling’s Andrew Hotham an undisclosed amount for his actions in a Dec. 12 game at Toledo. READING ROYALS—Announced D Patrick Wellar was returned from Hershey (AHL). Placed D Edwin Shea on the reserve list. LACROSSE BUFFALO BANDITS—Agreed to terms with D Steve Priolo on a one-year contract. LONG ISLAND LIZARDS—Announced they were changing their name to New York Lizards. SOCCER LA GALAXY—Traded their 2013 first round MLS supplemental pick, international roster slot for the 2013 season and the No. 19 pick in the Re-entry draft to Chivas USA for the No. 2 pick in the Reentry draft. Traded F Edson Buddle to Colorado for allocation money and a 2013 first-round MLS supplemental draft. COLLEGE METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE—Accepted Quinnipiac as a conference member beginning July 1, 2013. APPALACHIAN STATE—Named Scott Satterfield football coach. CALIFORNIA—Named Pierre Ingram running backs coach. GEORGIA TECH—Announced the NCAA has certified freshman G Solomon Poole’s eligibility to begin playing this season. INDIANA STATE—Named Mike Sanford football coach. LIMESTONE—Named Bobby James football coach. LOUISIANA TECH—Named Skip Holtz football coach.

BASKETBALL HOUSTON ROCKETS—Reassigned F Terrence Jones and F-C Donatas Motiejunas to Rio Grande Valley (NBADL). NBA Development League IDAHO STAMPEDE—Announced F Victor Claver and F Joel Freeland were assigned to the team from Portland (NBA).

Baseball Texas Detroit St. Louis Milwaukee Washington Cincinnati Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Miami Colorado Minnesota N.Y. Mets Atlanta Toronto Baltimore Arizona Seattle Kansas City Cleveland Tampa Bay Pittsburgh San Diego Oakland Houston Total

NEW YORK — Final 2012 payrolls for the 30 major league teams for purposes of the luxury tax, as defined by baseball’s collective bargaining agreement and sent to clubs by the commissioner’s office. Figures are for 40-man rosters and include the average annual values of contracts and $10,799,590 per club for benefits and extended benefits, which include items such as health and pension benefits; club medical costs; insurance; workman’s compensation, payroll, unemployment and Social Security taxes; spring training allowances; meal and tip money; All-Star game expenses; travel and moving expenses; post-season pay; and college scholarships. The luxury tax is assessed on the amount above $178 million. As a team that paid at a 40 per cent rate on the amount over the threshold in 2011, the Yankees pay at a 42.5 per cent rate on the amount over the threshold in 2012. N.Y. Yankees $222,512,928 Boston 177,952,823 L.A. Angels 176,652,838 Philadelphia 174,523,432 San Francisco 160,399,128 L.A. Dodgers 158,258,570

148,513,970 145,231,588 125,811,271 120,865,321 118,978,939 118,770,061 114,459,560 112,711,841 111,824,633 106,202,187 105,860,445 105,704,018 105,318,027 103,726,534 97,056,240 88,891,716 88,389,993 83,462,428 82,626,016 81,206,178 80,317,027 78,817,495 73,073,503 72,265,379 3,540,384,087

Curling Canadian Open of Curling Pool A Skip W Howard 4 Jacobs 3 Stoughton 2 Lyburn 1 J.M.Menard 1 Rumfeldt 1 Pool B Skip W Gushue 3 Cotter 2 Higgs 2 Koe 2 Laycock 2 Epping 0 Pool C Skip W McEwen 3 Fowler 2 Kean 2 Martin 2 Pierce 2 de Cruz 1

John Epping vs. Jim Cotter Kevin Martin vs. Mike McEwen Glenn Howard vs. Rob Rumfeldt End of round robin

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B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012

Patriots defence looking to GSP gets fight with Diaz, expected to take slow Niners QB Kaepernick place in Montreal BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Georges St-Pierre has got his wish — a date with Nick Diaz. “Nick Diaz vs GSP is on!” Cesar Gracie, Diaz’s head coach, tweeted Friday. The fight is expected to happen in Montreal in March with the card expected to be UFC 158. UFC president Dana White confirmed this week that the Bell Centre show will also feature a rematch between Canadian welterweight Rory (Ares) MacDonald and Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit. St-Pierre and MacDonald train together at Montreal’s Tristar gym. St-Pierre, the UFC welterweight champion, had asked to meet Diaz next, citing unfinished business. The two were slated to meet in October 2011 but the UFC yanked Diaz for failing to show up for a pair of news conferences. Diaz was originally replaced by Condit but St-Pierre injured his knee in

training. Condit then beat Diaz in February for the interim title, earning the right to meet the Canadian champion in Montreal last month. St-Pierre won by unanimous decision. St-Pierre (23-2) has put a proposed super-fight with Anderson Silva to the side to face Diaz. UFC president Dana White said last week in Seattle that the GSP-Diaz fight would happen this time, presuming Diaz agreed. Whit said GSP told him “Me and Nick Diaz have unfinished business. We were supposed to fight. That’s the fight that I want.’ Diaz (27-8-1) was hit with a one-year suspension after the Condit fight for testing positive for marijuana. A GSP-Diaz fight is bad news for contender Johny (Bigg Rigg) Hendricks, who thought he had the next title shot after dispatching Martin (The Hitman) Kampmann, Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch in compiling a five-fight win streak.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Colin Kaepernick is giving the New England Patriots some extra things to think about this week. As if defending perennial Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore wasn’t enough of a concern, the Patriots (103) now must focus on curtailing San Francisco’s shifty quarterback in front of a national audience Sunday night. “Our job is to contain him, running and passing,” New England defensive end Chandler Jones said Friday. “Kaepernick’s a good athlete. He can throw the ball and he can run as well. It’s our job to contain him.” Easier said than done. The Miami Dolphins last week discovered first-hand how difficult that

task can be. Trailing by seven late in the fourth quarter, the Dolphins’ defence surrendered a 50-yard touchdown run to Kaepernick, who deftly deceived the defensive line with a perfect play-action fake, bounced outside and darted untouched up the left sideline for the clinching score for the 49ers (9-3-1). “Everybody came to me and Mr. Everything did his thing,” Gore said after the win. The highlight-reel run also served noticed to the rest of the league — there is no quarterback controversy in the Bay Area. “He’s a guy that can do a lot. Just that last run he had against Miami last week where he’s able to just hit the sideline and pull away from everybody and he has a very strong arm,” Patriots safety Devin McCourty said.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Alberta Health Services is one of the leading healthcare systems in Canada, responsible for the delivery of healthcare to more than 3.7 million Albertans. Working at AHS enables a better quality of life, not only for our staff, but for their families. We value the diversity of the people and communities we serve, and are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. There is no shortage of reasons to join our team.

Full or Part-time Employment Opportunity For a Psychologist in Lacombe

PROJECT COOR DINATOR - RED DEER, AB - 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Project Coordinator is the liaison between the client/user, consultants, and the construction team (for projects throughout the Central Zone). The Coordinator advises the users of construction activities, advises the construction team of user concerns, coordinates service shut-downs, inspections, ensures the constructor’s are adhering to facility guidelines, and participates in value engineering exercises. The position is accountable to ensure that assigned projects achieve the goals of scope, budget, schedule, and quality and other performance standards to the client’s satisfaction and within a safe working environment.

As a registered Psychologist with the Wolf Creek PCN, you will be working collaboratively with Family Physicians to deliver service to patients based on professional practice standards. Experience with solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy is required. Knowledge of community resources is an asset.

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The successful candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology, be licensed with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and have demonstrated expertise in providing clinical services. Interested applicants should submit their resumes by January 2, 2013 to doreen@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403-782-5431.

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The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: AHS Michener Bend, Red Deer

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Precision Rentals is a leading provider of specialty oilfield rental equipment in Canada with more than 15,000 pieces of equipment available from operating centres and stock points across Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

SOLIDS CONTROL TECHNICIAN Help develop one of our newest divisions!

We are currently seeking an experienced Solids Control Technician for our RED DEER location. For candidates with the right drive and ability, this position offers excellent opportunity for career growth and development. Working with operations in Northern & Central Alberta and Southwestern Saskatchewan, the Solids Control Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance and servicing of Precision Rentals’ Solids Control product line and associated equipment. Experience in the oilfield, specifically with centrifuge and mud systems, is an asset. The position requires a valid Driver’s License and the ability to take part in an on-call rotation. Precision offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 B7

Raptors snap six game skid with win over Mavericks THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson, left, slam dunks the ball past Dallas Mavericks teammates Elton Brand, centre, and Vince Carter, right, during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. vs 47-38. They forced the Mavericks to cough up 26 points on turnovers. And when their shooting went south during a five-and-a-half minute dry spell in the third quarter, their defence kept them in the game, and they took a 69-55 lead into the fourth quarter. “We’re here to win, to lose it got old,� Kleiza said. “We’ve got to put more effort into it. To get back to fundamentals, our defence was great last

Pouliot made 30 saves through regulation time and the five-minute overtime period. Polivka stopped 28 shots. The Rebels improved to 20-12-2-1 with the win and pulled to within two points of second-place Edmonton in the Central Division. Red Deer is three points back of first-place Calgary. The Rebels return to action tonight at the Centrium against the Kelowna Rockets, who downed the host Medicine Hat Tigers 5-2 Friday. ° Advocate’s three stars: (1) Bellerive . . . Scored in regulation time and the shootout; (2) Dieno . . . See Bellerive; (3) Nelson . . . See Bellerive and Dieno. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Spokesmen for both the league and the NHLPA declined comment on Friday afternoon. By filing the class-action complaint in New York, the league guaranteed that the legality of the lockout would be decided in a court known to be sympathetic towards management. If the NHLPA dissolves it will seek to have the lockout deemed illegal — something that could see players paid triple their lost salary in damages if successful. With Kessler at the helm, NBA players filed a disclaimer of interest while they were locked out in November 2011. Almost immediately, the owners changed their stance on “maybe 15 or 20 different issues,� according to Kessler. A new collective bargaining agreement was agreed to within 12 days of the union dissolving. Last week when NHL commissioner Gary Bettman fielded a reporter’s question about the NHLPA decertifying, he indicated that the union was more likely to pursue a disclaimer of interest. He also ensured the board of governors was brought up to speed on the issue when it gathered Dec. 5 in New York. “The board was completely and thoroughly briefed on the subject,� said Bettman. “And we don’t view it in the same way in terms of its impact as apparently the union may.� Kessler believes that Bettman would have a different opinion after talking with NBA commissioner David Stern, his former boss. “Dave Stern said the same thing (that he wasn’t worried about the union disclaiming interest) and we settled two weeks after the basketball players disclaimed,� said Kessler. “So maybe commissioner Bettman should confer with his previous mentor on that.�

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Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts Society Reporting to the Red Deer Festival Board, the Festival Director is responsible for the management and coordination of the Red Deer Music Festival. The Festival Director will provide day to day logistical support for the festival including, scheduling, data processing, budgeting and delivery.

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The part time contract position is year round, however the majority of the work takes place between January and April. The incumbent will require a home office with internet access, a computer and a printer. The software will be provided. Hours of work are flexible and are driven by the festival planning cycle. Minimal travel is involved. Major Responsibilities: • Work with the Board to establish the overall festival plan and budget • Oversee all aspects of the Festival planning and delivery • Book facilities and adjudicators • Develop marketing materials and registration processes • Input information and manage the Master Festival Organiser database • Prepares annual reports • Prepares and monitors the budget and operational plan • Attend provincial meetings Requirements/Qualifications: • Music Background • Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills • Proficient in MS Windows and mid-level knowledge of MS Office 2007 or later • Strong interpersonal skills • Public Speaking experience • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to work with minimal supervision

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

Applications should include letter of application, resume and 3 references Closing date for applications: Thursday, December 20, 2012 4 pm MST Please forward your application to the attention of:

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We are currently hiring for the position of:

ERP APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST The ERP Application Support is responsible for supporting and training to further enhance Studon’s ERP application in support of IT services. The ideal candidate will require the following for this position: • Experience troubleshooting and debugging ERP application issues • Experience with the ongoing development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of an ERP environment • Experience working directly with clients to understand and gather business requirements to address and fulfill their support needs • Experience with the design, development, and delivery of software application training programs and individual classes • Conscientious, with a keen attention to detail • Construction or Project accounting experience • Team Player STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted. Please note: This job posting closes on December 28th, 2012 STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. Andrea Mercer Fax # 403-342-6505 Email amercer@studon.com “People Pride & Serviceâ€?

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JUNIORS: Finland camp “Those players have played in Memorial Cups and obviously in a world junior championship already,� Spott said. “All three of those guys are not only well-respected, but they’re well liked by their teammates.� Spott said he considered waiting to name his captains because of uncertainty over when the NHL lockout might end and how it could impact the team. “We definitely made sure that we spoke with Edmonton and they were part of the process,� Spott said. “They were fully supportive of the decision and excited for Ryan.� Canada has no guarantees from the Oilers, however, that Nugent-Hopkins will stay with the team until tournament’s end Jan. 5 if the lockout suddenly ends. Nugent-Hopkins will centre Canada’s top forward line with Huberdeau on his left-wing. The team intends to convert regular centre Mark Scheifele to right wing on that line. Previous captains include Washington Capitals defenceman Karl Alzner (2008), Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang (2007), Los Angeles Kings forward Michael Richards (2005) and Vancouver Canucks forward Manny Malhotra (2000). Canada has won a medal at 14 straight world junior championships, but no gold since 2009 in Ottawa. The 23-player team was named Thursday. Their first practice as a team is scheduled for Saturday morning. Canada departs later in the day for pre-competition camp in Finland.

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chise have is completely unrelated to coaching because Dwane Casey is doing a great job with a roster that’s beat up. I just have so much respect for him.� The Raptors won despite missing second- and thirdleading scorers Andrea Bargnani and Kyle Lowry, who aren’t expected back any time soon. Bargnani, who vented earlier in the day to Italian newspaper La Gazetta dello Sport calling the Raptors the worst team in the NBA, is out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his right elbow and a strained right wrist. Lowry is expected to miss about 10 days with a tear in his right triceps. Translated, Bargnani told La Gazetta, “Nothing has worked from the beginning of the season. We are pretty much the worst team in the NBA. This summer’s moves in the market were made to build a winning team, but we are not winning. . .�

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TORONTO — Whatever sense of relief the Toronto Raptors enjoyed Friday, coach Dwane Casey warned the feeling would be brief. Linas Kleiza drained 20 points — 12 of them coming from four three-pointers in the fourth-quarter — as the Raptors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 95-74 to end an ugly sixgame losing skid. But Casey warned it’s merely one win with a long road ahead. “No, no, no, no,� Casey said when asked if the victory gave him any sense of validation. “Because we’ve still got how many more games to play?� Rookie Terrence Ross added 18 points for the shorthanded Raptors (5-19), who have won just two of their last 14 matchups. Jose Calderon and DeMar DeRozan finished with 14 points apiece. Chris Kaman had 15 points, while Brandan Wright added 13 for the Mavericks (11-12). Casey said the team had returned to basics the past few days, because “that’s the only thing you can do when you’re knocked down and you’re in a hole.� “Everyone that steps on that floor has to be defensive minded. The defensive effort has to be consistent if you want to stay on the floor.� And indeed, the victory came with one of the most solid defensive efforts of the season for a beleaguered team that had been making headlines for all the wrong reasons the past couple of weeks. They outrebounded the Ma-

Kleiza, leading a strong second unit, lit it up from beyond the arc in the fourth, as No. 4 of his three-pointers gave the Raptors a 90-63 lead with 5:25 left in the game. Ross took flight for a massive dunk to make it a 29-point lead — the Raptors’ biggest of the season — on the next play, and Toronto cruised to a much-needed victory, the fans cheering the team off the floor with a standing ovation for a change. The Raptors also held the Mavericks to zero three-pointers, ending their NBA record of 1,108 games with a threepointer made. Afterward, Mavs coach Rick Carlisle defended Casey, who’s been the target of increasing criticism through the Raptors’ ugly early season. “They played great and we played poorly. They had a lot to do with us playing poorly,� Carlisle said. “After tonight, it’s very, very clear that whate v e r problems the Raptors f r a n -

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Tebow may see limited action against Titans BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Tim Tebow might not be done in the wildcat after all. New York Jets coach Rex Ryan reversed his decision Friday, saying the backup quarterback could possibly participate in the wildcat-style offence and on special teams as the personal punt protector at Tennessee on Monday night. On Thursday, Ryan said Tebow would be the backup to Mark Sanchez, but only in the conventional offence as he continues to recover from two broken ribs. “He moved around great,” Ryan said of Tebow’s practice performance Thursday. “This is the best he’s looked in several weeks, so we’ll see. There could be a chance he does the wildcat. He moved around that good that we may get him back in similar roles.” Tebow was full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, a sign he is getting closer to being fully healed after being injured at Seattle on Nov. 11. Of course, the sudden shift in thinking after one non-tackling practice could merely be an example of gamesmanship, trying to confuse the Titans. Tebow has not played in the last three games.

“I’m getting better every day,” Tebow said. “I’m trying to go out there and push it and try to do well.” Tebow said he has practiced running the wildcat “about the same as any week” and will wear a flak jacket to protect his ribs if he plays. Ryan acknowledged Friday that it might be tough to truly determine how ready Tebow is for contact if he hasn’t had any in nearly a month. “There’s no doubt, that’s true, but looking at the way he’s throwing the football and the way he’s moving — before, it was kind of like, you could almost tell he wasn’t real sure. Now I can’t see a visible difference from the start of the year to right now. “If he continues to look like this and even improve, then maybe we can have him in a similar role.” Added Tebow: “I’ll be ready for that first hit.” Titans coach Mike Munchak thought New York-area reporters were joking with him when they told him on a conference call Thursday that Ryan said Tebow wouldn’t play in the wildcat. “I thought you were telling me I was a little unprepared for something,” Munchak said. “I think it’s obviously something we would

prepare for anyways. I’ve seen teams do that. Anytime you show anything different that you’re going to do, you want your players to be prepared for (it). ... Obviously, they haven’t been using it that much in practice or in games, I should say. It hasn’t shown up like maybe as much as people thought when they got Tebow, how much it would show up in games. “We assumed even if they did some that, it wouldn’t be a big part of the plan.” Tight end Dustin Keller (ankle), defensive back Aaron Berry (hamstring) and wide receivers Clyde Gates (concussion) and Stephen Hill (knee) all sat out practice. Safety LaRon Landry also did not practice, but it was his regularly scheduled day off. Running back Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe), linebacker Bryan Thomas (strained pectoral) and nose tackle Sione Po’uha (lower back) were limited. Ryan said X-rays on Powell’s toe revealed no fractures, as Ryan previously thought, and the running back is expected to play Monday night. Newly re-acquired wide receiver Braylon Edwards was “really limited” Thursday, Ryan said, and was limited again Friday. The Jets will consult with the team’s trainers to determine his availability.

Tigers sign Sanchez to $90 million contract BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have made another major move to help their quest to win a World Series for the first time since 1984. Right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract with the Tigers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement hasn’t been finalized, said Sanchez is scheduled for a physical Monday. Sanchez was a part of Detroit’s four-man rotation that led the franchise to World Series this year. He had a 1.77 ERA in 20 1-3 innings over three post-season starts, but was 1-2 because Detroit was shut out in each of his losses.

“He was big for us in the playoffs, I just wish we scored a couple more runs for him and for our team,” Tigers catcher Alex Avila said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. “He’s a bigtime pitcher.” The Tigers acquired the 28-year-old Venezuelan in July from Miami along with second baseman Omar Infante for righthander Jacob Turner and two minor leaguers. As a free agent he also was pursued by the Chicago Cubs. Sanchez got off to a shaky start with the Tigers, but improved toward the end of the regular season and finished 4-6 with a 3.74 ERA for Detroit. He is 48-51 with a 3.75 ERA since making his major league debut with the Marlins in 2006.

Justin Verlander leads Detroit’s rotation, which also includes Max Scherzer, Doug Fister and Sanchez. The Tigers pitched well in the playoffs, but their bats let the team down when San Francisco swept them in the World Series. Detroit was shut out twice, scored just three runs in the two other games and had the thirdlowest batting average in Series history at .159. Detroit addressed a need last month by signing outfielder Torii Hunter to a $26 million, two-year deal and this week, the franchise made sure it didn’t have to find another starting pitcher.. “It’s definitely big for us to know Sanchez is coming back,” Avila said. “He makes us better and makes our rotation really deep.”

Luxury tax costs Yankees $18.9 million BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The New York Yankees were hit with an $18.9 million luxury tax by Major League Baseball, the 10th consecutive year they will pay a penalty for their spending. The team finished with a $222.5 million payroll for purposes of the tax, according to figures sent to teams Thursday and obtained by The Associated Press. Following its payroll-shedding trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers last summer, Boston finished just $47,177 under the $178 million threshold. The Los Angeles Angels wound up at $176.7 million and Philadelphia at $174.5 million. Figures include average annual values of contracts for players on 40-man rosters, earned bonuses and escalators, adjustments for cash in trades and $10.8 million per team in benefits. New York has run up a luxury tax bill of $224.2 million over the past decade, with the fee increasing from $13.9 million last year. The Yankees’ tax rate rose from 40 per cent to 42.5 per cent this year and figures to climb to 50 per cent next season. But they hope to get under the threshold in 2014, when it rises to $189 million. Dropping under the threshold would lower their potential tax rate in 2015 to 17.5 per cent. “It affects my decision-making process, my communication about the pressure points we have,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said, adding that market rates for free agents also impact his choices. For the regular payroll calculation — 2012 income plus prorated shares of signing bonuses — spending by the 30 big league teams broke $3 billion for the first time at $3.15 billion after falling $43,000 short of the milestone last year. The Yankees finished at a record $223.3 million, their 14th consecutive year as the biggest spender and topping their previous mark of $222.5 million in 2008. However, the Dodgers could break that mark next year following a summer and autumn of acquisitions. Los Angeles currently is at $207.9 million for 21 signed players, including adjustments for the August trade with Boston that brought Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett to the Dodgers. The Yankees are at $182 million for 14 players, including a deal with Ichiro Suzuki that hasn’t been finalized. “You don’t get a trophy for having the highest payroll,” Cashman said. “I’m not going to feel weird either way, if we’re the highest or we’re not the highest. That’s not the issue. Just want to be the best.” Philadelphia was second at $169.7 million, followed by Boston ($168.6 million), the Angels ($160.1 million), AL champion Detroit ($140.7 million) and World Series champion San Francisco ($138.1 million). Even while shedding some stars during the season, Miami rose from $61.9 million to $89.9 million. The Marlins figure to drop to the bottom of spending next year after trading nearly all their veterans. Among the big slashers were the New York Mets (from $142.2 million in 2011 to $103.7 million) and the Chicago Cubs (from $140.6 million to $107.7 million).

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On Dec. 4, Hunting Hills High School presented its annual Winter Celebration at Crossroads Church. The event featured performances by the rock band (TripleHS), two jazz bands, two concert bands, the drumline (known as the Lightning Line), the dance class, and a preview of the upcoming school drama production of the Jungle Book. The evening had an international flavour, featuring music from around the world, an art show of student work, and desserts served at intermission that were made by the Foods 30 students. Theatre tech students ran sound, lighting and a live video feed. A crowd of more than 500 people enjoyed the show and joined in the singing of Feliz Navidad accompanied by all of the band students.

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Towns face modest tax hikes CONTEMPORARY CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION This Christmas Eve, a group of Lacombe churches are organizing a contemporary Christmas presentation. The title of the production is Coming Home, and will use drama, music and storytelling to bring the Christmas story to life. The event is held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre and the presentation will start at 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Peter DeWit at 403318-6271.

Olds Olds residents will get a break on their property taxes in 2013 but will pay more for utilities. Council passed its $23.2-million operating budget on Monday and is anticipating no increase in tax rates. Terryl Allen, the town’s corporate services director, said a typical home assessed at $284,000 resulted in a tax bill of $1,574 this year. Given that property values have been flat, that same resident can expect to pay the same next year. That does not include the school tax portion of the bill, which is set by the provincial government and won’t be known until the spring. Local ratepayers will see some increases in utility rates, however. Beginning April 1, an increase in the cost of water from the Mountain View Regional Water Services Commission will be passed on to customers, resulting in a fivecent increase to $2.56 per cubic metre. Typical Canadian homes use around 10 cubic metres a month.

Wastewater costs are also expected to go up at the same time, when the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission begins accepting Olds’ sewage. Residential customers will see their wastewater go to $2.78 per cubic metre, from $1.48. Garbage fees are also going up by 43 cents a month to $19.30. On the capital budget side, council approved $4.6 million in spending. Road, trails and street improvement projects will account for $2.1 million of that, followed by water and sewer projects at $1.6 million. The town will also spend $600,000 on recreation projects and $300,000 to replace vehicles and other equipment.

Blackfalds Blackfalds residents will see a 2.5 per cent tax rate increase in 2013. Town council passed its $16.1-million operating and $2.8 million capital budgets on Tuesday. The town’s operating expenses are up 20 per cent from the 2012 budget of nearly $13.4 million.

Residents will also see their monthly utility rates go up by $1.85 per household. The budget mostly maintains existing service levels, but there have been a few additions to meet the needs of a population that grew five per cent this year. The town also has a very young population, with 30 per cent of residents under the age of 18. The town undertook a Social Needs Assessment this year that indicated more services were required in the co-ordination and delivery of social programs. To meet that need, additional staff will be hired. Other positions have been added in parks, public works and at the waste transfer site. The capital budget includes $1.3 million for road work, $610,000 for parks and playgrounds and $422,000 for work at the All Star Park, where shale is being replaced and a four-year project to replace dugouts and fences continues. The parking lot will also be paved and the park will be hooked up to town services. The capital budget also includes $260,000 for sewer work in 2013.

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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Central Alberta a cappella singers will perform a Home for Christmas concert on Sunday. Red Deer Wildrose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus will sing starting at 2 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ at 68 Donlevy Cres. Special guests include Hearts of Harmony chorus and the students of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Chorus. Tickets are $10 at the door and children under 12 get in for free. Refreshments will follow. Proceeds of the show will go to Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Items will also be accepted for Red Deer Food Bank. For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or Marvin at 403-3430223 or go online at www.harmonizers.ca.

RUSSIAN NEW YEAR Celebrate New Year’s in the great Russian tradition at the library. On Dec. 22 at the Snell Auditorium at the main branch of the Red Deer Public Library, at 4818 49th St., starting at noon, people are invited to come and join in an interactive New Year play about a quest to save the Grandfather Frost present for children. In some Slavic cultures, Grandfather Frost is comparable to Santa Claus, however the gifts are delivered in person at New Year’s celebrations. For more information, call 403755-1146.

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Dancers from the Alberta School of Ballet demonstrate leaps for students at St. Martin de Porres School in Red Deer on Friday. The pair were part of the school’s Emerging Artists En Tour, which showed students basic and advanced ballet movements, plus explained the history of the art. Demonstrations were also held at schools in Lacombe, Innisfail and Sylvan Lake in the tour sponsored by Scotiabank.

Tree farm loophole being closed Lacombe County is cracking down on residents who were using a planning loophole to get around rules limiting the size of agricultural subdivisions. Under county rules for firstparcel-out subdivisions on unsubdivided quarter sections, landowners are limited to fouracre parcels. However, some landowners who were looking for larger parcels, or whose subdivision applications had been turned down, made applications for tree farms, which can be approved at a minimum 10-acre

parcel size. A county review found that 26 applications for tree farms have been approved since 2007, but only four were active when checked this year. Two had already been established before the subdivision was approved. Suspiciously, a dozen of the tree farm properties were sold after subdivision and no tree operation was ever set up. A report from Dale Freitag, the county’s manager of planning services, says it’s clear that tree farm applications have been “used as a method to get

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Bail has been denied for a Red Deer man charged with numerous weapon and drug-related offences in September. A bail hearing was held for Saleem Mike El-Majzoub, 27, in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday. He was charged with a number of charges, including two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon, three counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, dangerous driving and possession for the purpose of trafficking. The charges stem from an incident after Red Deer city RCMP followed up a complaint of a dangerous driver on Sept. 13. Police were unable to track down the vehicle, but received a tip that the suspect was staying in a hotel at Sylvan Lake. He was arrested there and brought back to Red Deer on charges. On Thursday, he pleaded not guilty to charges and elected Queen’s Bench judge and jury for trial. Preliminary hearing dates will be set on Dec. 27.

a subdivision where you may not qualify or would like a parcel larger than allowed under the first parcel out subdivision policy.” To close the loophole, the county will require future applicants to present a business plan and proof that the operation has already been established to 50 per cent of its capacity. It must also have been in operation for at least three years before the application and the proposed lot can’t be less than 10 acres in size. The rules also apply to those

Mirror man remains in custody A Mirror man charged in connection with more than $75,000 of reported stolen property has been arrested again. The stolen property was recovered from the Bashaw, Stettler and surrounding areas in October. Bashaw RCMP recovered items including two all-terrain vehicles, a utility trailer and a bobcat skid steer. The items had been reported stolen in Innisfail, Lacombe, Morningside, Mirror and Erskine. Stettler RCMP also charged the man in relation to 13 thefts and one count of mischief. Trever Haggkvist, 38, of Mirror, made a brief appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Friday on new charges. A bail hearing will be held on Dec. 27 by closedcircuit TV in Stettler provincial court. He is expected to enter an election and plea at that time.

Woman faces several charges A Red Deer woman charged in connection with a drug bust on a home earlier this month made a brief provincial court appearance on Friday. Members of the RCMP Street Team executed a search warrant on a house on Dec. 3. Police say they seized cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, marijuana, oxycontin, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a .38-calibre hand-

setting up similar operations to tree farms, such as you-pick farms, greenhouses, goat, poultry and potato farms, and greenhouses. Council approved first reading of changes to the Municipal Development Plan on Thursday and it will go to a public hearing on Jan. 11 before second and third readings. County Reeve Ken Wigmore said the changes probably won’t entirely close the loophole, but will certainly help. “It’s all in the name of preserving agriculture,” he said.

gun and a stun gun. Llana Holt, 33, was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of a controlled substance. She will be back in court on Jan. 17 for election and plea. Rudy Christianson, 32, was also charged with similar offences and is expected to be in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday.

Innisfail man’s case delayed An Innisfail man will be back in court next month in connection with charges related to an alleged assault and kidnapping of a former lover. The 55-year-old, whose name cannot be published because it may reveal the name of his alleged victim, had a brief court appearance in Airdrie provincial court on Thursday. Airdrie RCMP arrested the man at CrossIron Mills shopping centre in Balzac on March 28 after a woman passed a note to a security guard saying she had been kidnapped. The man was charged with a number of offences, including house-breaking with intent, sexual assault and two counts of assaulting a peace officer. The accused will be back in Airdrie provincial court on Jan. 10 to enter an election and plea.

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People — not God — are to blame for our problems The inclination to blame God for human suffering or to deny his existence altogether has waned in the last century. As a journalist, I am inclined to credit my profession for this change in public attitude. Newspapers and television have made it abundantly clear that most human pain is self-imposed or is inflicted by one human being on another. Consider that we have endured a century of total war, with worldwide suffering and atrocities on a scale not DAVID previously known. YOUNT God was not to blame; people were. Nor is God involved in random accidents that leave human victims, nor in the devastation caused when nature acts according to its laws. We may curse water when it floods and drowns, fire when it burns, volcanoes when they erupt and wind when it destroys property. But intelligence equips humankind to confront natural forces, if not always to control them, then at least to moderate their destructive power. Jesus himself warned about the fragility of houses built on sand, so we do best

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‘I AM IMPRESSED THAT PEOPLE WHO SUFFER TRAGEDY ARE DISINCLINED TO BLAME OR DENY GOD BECAUSE OF THEIR MISFORTUNES.’ — DAVID YOUNT

to insure ourselves against accidents and natural tragedies. If many people continue to live in want, it is because the rest of us allow it. If a plane falls from the sky, it is because it was badly designed, maintained or flown. I am impressed that people who suffer tragedy are disinclined to blame or deny God because of their misfortunes. Instead, we thank God that our losses weren’t worse and ask his help in rebuilding our health, our homes and our lives. Admittedly, physical and mental suffering is something else altogether. Chronic pain is senseless and debilitating. Death is the portal to eternal life; but when many people die, they are no longer the persons we knew in life. The health professions could do a better job of pain management, but why does God seemingly stand by when his own creatures decline? The best answer I know is that God went through this before, when he denied his son’s plea that he be spared torture and crucifixion. Human redemption was accomplished

through God’s own pain and death. That does not mean that all pain is redemptive, but it does suggest that our transformation into creatures worthy of happiness with our creator still involves suffering. People often ask me what words a Christian can use to console a person in pain. My reply is that Christianity is a hopeful faith, but not an especially comforting one. What we can do is to imitate Christ in his generous acceptance of suffering. Many people are inclined to treat even minor discomfort as pain, and to complain about any condition short of nirvana. The persistence of drug abuse demonstrates the human insistence on instant and carefree bliss. In reality, some suffering appears to be an unavoidable part of the human condition. Fortunately, people of faith possess Jesus’ own example of putting pain to good use. David Yount is the author of 14 books on faith, spirituality and confident living, including “Be Strong and Courageous” (Sheed & Ward). He answers readers at P.O. Box 2758, Woodbridge, VA 22193 and dyount31@ verizon.net.

COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, DEC. 16 Cantata — Silent Was the Night — will be performed on Dec. 16 during the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Knox Presbyterian Church. It will feature the choirs of Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, and Sunnybrook United Church. Word of Life Church presents Christmas is for Everyone on Dec. 16 from 9:15 to 10:40 a.m. Fun for the whole family with hot chocolate, goodies around the fire, old-fashioned carolers, horse-drawn sleigh rides, quad rides, crafts snow relay games, sledding for the kids and games for teens. Christmas service to follow at 11 a.m. Phone 403-343-6570 ext. 505. MONDAY, DEC. 17 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints outdoor nativity pageant will take place Dec. 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Each reenactment features a live cast of church members, primarily youth. No charge for admission. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served inside the church. For more information call Patricia at 403-34-5581 or visit www. mormon.org TUESDAY, DEC. 18 In the Spirit of Christmas is a program of readings and music for the Christmas season, and will take place Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Silver collection. For more information contact Elizabeth at 403-347-2114.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Jarod & Bexi Graham, with Ywam e-mail: info@firstbaptistrd.ca www.firstbaptistrd.ca

Balmoral Bible Chapel

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA Sunday, December 16

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Centre for Spiritual Living

Reaching Inward, Outward and Upward for Christ Established 1898

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560

Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid 10:30 am Worship Service

9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Children's Christmas Program

11:00 a.m. Celebration Service Rev. Judy Andersen

3901-44 Street 403-347-7900 www.bethanybaptist.ab.ca Pastor Dennis Burriss Pastor Peter Erratt

www.cslreddeer.org #3 - 6315 Horn Street

403-347-5450

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.) 10:30 am Advent Message Speaker: Jared Ott

Children's Christmas Program www.balmoralchapel.ca

Christmas Cantata West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

Listen To The Christian Science Sentinel Radio Edition

SUNDAY MORNING 8:00 A.M. CKMX AM Radio 1060

For information call 403-346-0811

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY SUNDAY SCHOOL & SERVICE — 11:00 A.M. WED. MEETING. 8:00 P.M., 2ND WED. EACH MONTH. Christian Science Reading Room: Wed., 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Thurs., 12 Noon-3:00 p.m.

4907 GAETZ AVE.

Sunday, Dec. 16 - Two Journeys One Purpose - Ending Emptiness CrossRoads Kids (Infant to Gr. 6) Sundays at 9:00am, 11:00am and 6:30pm 38105 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2 (403) 347-6425 AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA

www.CrossRoadsChurch.ca

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL

Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244

10:30 a.m. - Special Music - Sanctuary Choir "Happy Birthday, Jesus" Celebration 7:00 a.m. - Service of Comfort

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU

Sunday, December 16

GOOD SHEPHERD ELCIC 40 Holmes St.

403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry

WORSHIP SUNDAY 10:30 AM Holy Communion at All Services

The Anglican Church of Canada Sunday, December 16

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

Everyone Welcome

403-346-6769

Saved by grace - called to serve

www.stleonardsonthehill.org Celebrant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 am Sunday School Pageant/Eucharist 7:00 pm Lessons & Carols Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 9:15 Morning Prayer

www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

403-347-6073

10:30 a.m. – Worship Service

"Good News Proclaimed" Babyfold, Toddler Room, Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org

ST. LUKE’S

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk DIVINE SERVICE 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

"Old Church Blessing a New World"

Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402

www.saintlukereddeer.posterous.com

Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

403-346-0811

Celebrant Noel Wygiera 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist Sunday School and Refreshments Thurs. 2:00 p.m. Eucharist

Helping people encounter the goodness of God Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

streamschurch.com 403.342.7441

Streams Christian Church affiliated with the PAOC

Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries: 7:00 p.m. Phone: 403.347.7311 Web: www.livingstones.ab.ca Address: 2020 - 40th Avenue, Red Deer (East of the Centrium, corner of 19th Street & 40th Avenue)

Loving God . . . Loving People 10:15 am Worship Service 2960 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.343.1511

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Golden Globe surprises in the making BY JAKE COYLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is known for what you could call a certain quirkiness in its selection process. Any group that would see fit to nominate Patch Adams and The Tourist for best picture certainly marches to its own beat. But in the nominations announced on Thursday, the Golden Globes didn’t throw too many wrinkles into the awards season horse race leading up to the Academy Awards (which has had its own questionable choices in the past). Still, in parsing the nominations, there were some intriguing surprises as well as some inevitable questions, most notably: Salmon fishing where? Yemen. The answer is Yemen. Yes, Lasse Hallstrom’s romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen reeled in three unlikely nominations: best picture, comedy or musical; Emily Blunt for best actress, comedy or musical; and Ewan McGregor for best actor, comedy or musical. The film, which had a small run in theatres in the spring, is about an eccentric Yemeni sheik (Amr Waked) who turns to a British salmon expert (McGregor) to bring thousands of salmon to his country. Most critics didn’t bite. The acclaimed, low-budget Beasts of the Southern Wild has generally been seen as a plucky underdog in the awards season, but the film and its young star, Quvenzhane Wallis, yielded no nominations from the Globes. Instead, the Globes — which tend to favour more seasoned stars — followed the lead of the New York Film Critics Circle, nominating Rachel Weisz for best actress for the little-seen The Deep Blue Sea. The HFPA responded strongly to Quentin Tarantino’s Spaghetti Western-style slavery epic Django Unchained, giving it five nominations: best picture, drama; best director (Tarantino); best screenplay (Tarantino); and two for best supporting actor (Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio). Though the academy may be more divided on the film, Django could be emerging similarly to Tarantino’s last film, Inglourious Basterds, which landed eight Oscar nominations. Ang Lee’s 3-D fantasy adventure Life of Pi also fared well, with nominations for best picture (drama), best director (Lee) and best score (Mychael Danna). Tarantino and Lee likely squeezed out directors David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook) and Tom Hooper (Les Miserables). Hooper, who directed the Oscar-winning The King’s Speech, seemed a particularly likely nominee, but the HFPA didn’t go crazy for the musical, which might have also yielded more supporting actor nominations. Blockbusters did not find their way into the mix, as the Globes stayed clear of popular and somewhat acclaimed movies like Skyfall, Looper, The Dark Knight Rises and The Avengers. Perhaps that’s no great shock, but Skyfall (which got a nomination for best song) could have also slid in with Javier Bar-

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Christoph Waltz, left, as Schultz and Jamie Foxx as Django in the film Django Unchained, directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama on Thursday. The film also garnered four other nominations for best director, best screenplay and two for best supporting actor. The 70th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Jan. 13. dem’s supporting role as an effete Bond villain. By separating best picture and lead actor nominations between drama and comedy, the Globes — and this is one of the best things about them — give comedy the attention most film awards shirk. That suggested, Judd Apatow’s This Is 40 might have been assured some notice, but it went empty handed. Instead, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel continued an upswing with nominations for best picture and best actress in a comedy (Judi Dench). That followed the film on Wednesday landing a best ensemble nomination from the Screen Actors Guild. Also gaining momentum was Nicole Kidman, who

was nominated for her supporting performance in Lee Daniels’ fevered Southern melodrama The Paperboy. (She was also nominated for the HBO film Hemingway & Gellhorn.). Kidman, whose character famously pees on a jelly fish-stung Zac Efron in the film, also received an unexpected nomination from the Screen Actors Guild. Robert De Niro’s latest comedic turn as a footballobsessed father in Silver Linings Playbook didn’t garner a nomination. Matthew McConaughey, whose year included lauded performances in Bernie and Magic Mike, also escaped notice — a result fans surely considered definitely not alright, alright, alright.

Ratchet & Clank, Epic Mickey games disappoint A f t e r several hours of going to war and either winning or losing, if you want to try another match it will be like playing the same thing again. CHRIS The acCAMPBELL tion and visuals don’t disappoint, and fun can be had, but you yearn for another option now and then. Those looking to feed their nuts-and-bolts fix may appreciate the budget $20 price tag for this game, but remember that for the cheaper price you often get cheaper content, and Full Frontal Assault is exactly that, an assault on your patience to stick with a game that does one thing, and one thing only.

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Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Platform: PlayStation 3 Genre: Shooter Publisher: Sony ESRB Rating: E, for Everyone Grade: three stars (out of five) Just over a year since the release of All 4 One, it may feel strange to revisit the Ratchet & Clank universe so soon. Full Frontal Assault has a simple message for gamers: You get one way to play this game, so take it or leave it. Full Frontal Assault all but

abandons a campaign mode. Instead, this game spends all its time in competitive multiplayer, and while that could open gamers up to a host of opportunities, that is all you get. The multiplayer mode operates in three phrases (recon, squad and assault), each giving you a chance to mold the battlefield to your liking. The goal is to blow up your opponent’s power generators while protecting your own. Acquire bolts (the franchise’s long-running form of currency) and use them to purchase offensive or defensive units.

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U and PC Genre: Adventure Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios ESRB Rating: E, for Everyone Grade: 1.5 stars I’m constantly befuddled how Disney manages to screw up a video game featuring its most iconic creation. From the entertainment company that has, for decades, brought charming and sophisticated animation to movies and TVs, The Power of Two is a sequel to a disappointing game that,

sadly, continues to follow every wrong path. This does not come from a Disney-hater; I still sip from the Goofy mug I bought in the early 1990s Nevertheless, frustration mounts early in playing The Power of Two, and the game’s problems remain obvious throughout. The platform best resembles a child’s nightmare. Running and jumping from surface to surface is constantly undone by poor mechanics, making every leap a 50-50 chance of death. You spend most of your time guiding Mickey through

buildings and fighting off enemies with a colorful paintbrush. Oswald tags along as your AI companion, but he provides almost no assistance and ruins several battles by getting in the way. When making a sequel to a game that wasn’t universally loved to begin with, one would hope that lessons were learned and improvements made. The Power of Two shows that a second time around is just twice the frustration. Follow Chris Campbell @ campbler or email him at game_ on_games@mac.com.

Jackie Chan suggests protest rights should be curbed in Hong Kong BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HONG KONG — Jackie Chan suggests in a recent interview that protests should be restricted in the freewheeling Chinese city of Hong Kong. The action star lamented that Hong Kong has become a city of protest, where people “scold China, scold the leaders, scold anything, protest against anything.” “There should be regulations on what can and cannot be protested,” Chan told the Southern People Week-

ly, which published his comments Wednesday. He didn’t say what kinds of protests he thought should be restricted. The star of movies such as “Rush Hour” and “Rumble in the Bronx” triggered a backlash three years ago with similar comments on the need to restrict freedom in his hometown. A former British colony, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 and is now a semiautonomous region. Residents are fiercely proud of the Western-style civil liberties they enjoy that are not seen on the mainland, includ-

ing the freedom to demonstrate. Chan also reflected in the interview on how different Hong Kong was before 1997. “Hong Kong in the British era was not so free. Did you hear so much gossipy news? Were there so many taking to the streets? No. Very well behaved. The British badly repressed us,” he told the magazine. “We do not like repression. We like freedom. But you cannot do whatever you want.” The city has been the scene lately of a rising number of protests by people upset with Beijing-backed leader Le-

ung Chun-ying, a lack of full democracy and China’s growing influence on the city. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in July to protest after Leung took office. In 2009, Chan sparked outrage among lawmakers in Hong Kong when said he said, “I’m not sure if it’s good to have freedom or not.” He also said he was “beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled.” When asked by reporters later Thursday about the comments, Chan said, “I respect everyone’s opinion and others should respect mine.”

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Plot to kill Bieber derailed by trip to border ACCUSED ASSASSINS ACCIDENTALLY ENDED UP AT CANADIAN BORDER, ARRESTED ON A WARRANT THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Justin Bieber performs at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. An alleged plot to kill the singer was derailed when the accused would-be-assassins accidentally ended up at the Canadian border.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A plot to kill Justin Bieber, allegedly masterminded by a 45-year-old prisoner obsessed with the young star, was derailed when the accused would-be assassins accidentally ended up at the Canadian border, according to court documents. Dana Martin, serving two life sentences in a New Mexico prison for the killing of a 15-year-old girl, told police he had hatched the scheme after Bieber never returned messages he sent to the 18-year-old “Beauty and a Beat” singer. Police recounted in an affidavit filed in a New Mexico court that Martin, who has a tattoo of Bieber on his leg, told them the perceived slight was part of what led him to dream up the alleged murder plot. “In the end, what Mr. Martin stated he was seeking was a measure of notoriety so that there would be people outside of prison who would know who he (Mr. Martin) was,” police wrote in the affidavit. Bieber was not the only target in the alleged conspiracy — police allege two men Martin hired were also told to kill Bieber’s bodyguard and two people unconnected to the star — but he was the main one, investigators allege. The men Martin allegedly had carrying out his plot were to use pruning shears to cut off the testicles of the first two victims in Vermont and kill them, then travel to New York, kill the bodyguard and abduct and kill Bieber, Martin told police. There are no details in the affidavit of how the men, a recently released ex-con and his nephew, were to carry out the murder of one of the biggest stars in the world. But a celebrity security expert suggested Bieber would likely have more than one layer of protection. “Somebody of his stature will never ever be travelling with just one bodyguard,” said Adrianne Fekete-Romanick, director and owner of Star Quality Enterprises. “People that do executive protection for celebrities or people with celebrity status are always on, basically, alert.”

It’s not known how much detail the members of the alleged plot knew about Bieber’s security detail. But Martin said he drew Mark Staake, 41, into his plot when they met in prison this year by telling Staake that he had access to a lot of money, had a multimillion-dollar family farm in Vermont that could serve as a hide-out and had connections in a gang in New York. Staake brought his 23-year-old nephew, Tanner D. Ruane — his “right-hand man” — into the scheme, Martin told investigators. Staake was released on probation at the end of October and started to track Bieber’s whereabouts, Martin said. The murder was to take place in New York at the end of November, according to the affidavit, which was when Bieber was in the city to give a concert. The uncle and nephew team arrived in Vermont on Nov. 19, but on the highway they realized they were headed to the Canadian border, according to the affidavit. They missed the last exit before the border and turned around to join the cars entering the Highgate Springs, Vt., point of entry, police said. The U.S. border agent found Staake had an outstanding probation violation warrant from New Mexico and he was arrested. Martin and Ruane spoke on the phone later that day, and when Ruane told Martin that Staake had been arrested, Martin called off the plot. In the phone call, which was recorded by authorities, Ruane expressed disappointment at Martin’s decision, saying they had found one of the first two victims’ homes and had brought a pair of hedge clippers for the castrations. Martin told his story to police the next morning and Ruane was arrested with a pair of pruning shears and information on the last-known locations of the first two intended victims in the car, police said in the affidavit. New York State Police said Thursday that a “hand-written drawing of a depiction of Justin Bieber” was also found in the vehicle. Staake and Ruane were arrested on charges of two counts each of conspiracy to commit murder and two counts each of conspiracy to commit aggravated battery.

propose... Hobbit house in U.S. holds How did you ...or how were you proposed to? large Tolkien collection CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. — Worlds away from the Shire, a stone cottage tucked into the Pennsylvania countryside would make Bilbo Baggins feel like he was back home with his Hobbit friends in Middle-earth. Nestled in a part of Chester County dotted with picturesque barns and rolling fields surprisingly close to Philadelphia, this Hobbit house belongs to a lifelong fan of author J.R.R. Tolkien who wanted a worthy — and private — repository for the rare books and Tolkien-inspired memorabilia he has collected in 30 years of travel in the U.S. and abroad. The 600-square foot building is a short walk from his main house, on a flat stone path, through an English-style garden. “We wanted a single structure, a relaxing place that was diminutive in scale, for the owner to come and hang out

and just be in solitude with his collection,” said architect Peter Archer, speaking on the owner’s behalf. Hundreds of houses inspired by Tolkien’s books have been built in the U.S. and abroad. But Archer said, “This isn’t

something that you can recreate on a suburban cul-de-sac; it was made for this specific location and it wouldn’t work anywhere else.” Archer worked with a team of craftsmen to create the fantastical abode.

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Pension changes on back burner FLAHERTY SAYS ECONOMY STILL TOO WEAK TO BOOST CPP

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PORTER NAMED TO REPLACE COOPER AT BMO CHIEF ECONOMIST TORONTO — BMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO), says Douglas Porter will be its new chief economist. Porter, currently the bank’s deputy chief economist, will take over Feb. 1 from Sherry Cooper, who is stepping down after a more than 30-year career at the bank. Porter, who has been with the bank since 1995, has more than 25 years of experience analyzing global economies and financial markets, including holding positions of economist and country risk analyst with other Canadian financial institutions. He has also worked in the research department at the Bank of Canada.

APPLE SHARES CONTINUE TO SLIDE DESPITE RETURN OF GOOGLE MAPS TO IPHONE CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple shares are continuing their downward trajectory despite what some could interpret as a positive for the company, the return of Google Maps to the iPhone. Shares in the Cupertino, Calif., tech giant (AAPL:Nasdaq) were down 3.68 per cent to $510.25 Friday on heavy volume of 23.6 million shares on the Nasdaq. Apple stock had been trading above $700 as recently as late September. The world’s most popular online mapping system returned to iPhone late Wednesday with the release of the Google Maps iPhone app. The release comes nearly three months after Apple Inc. replaced Google Maps as the device’s built-in navigation system and inserted its own map software into the latest version of its mobile operating system. Apple’s maps application proved to be far inferior to Google’s, turning what was supposed to be a setback for Google into a vindication. The product’s shoddiness prompted Apple CEO Tim Cook to issue a rare public apology. — Advocate news services

BY JULIAN BELTRAME THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is re-introducing options for enriching Canada’s primary pension plan, but says the time is still not right for acting. The dual message comes as Flaherty prepares to welcome provincial and territorial colleagues to a government retreat outside of Ottawa on Monday, where pension reform will again take centre stage in discussions. A spokesperson for Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, who is leading the charge on pension reform, said Friday the province would not enact Flaherty’s voluntary pooled pension plan concept unless there is “enhancement” of the Canadian

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Pension Plan. But in a pre-meeting session with reporters, Flaherty said while he supports in principle boosting the CPP — which would mean increasing premiums as well as benefits — the economy remains too weak. “I don’t think we should do this now because of the softness of the economy,” he said. “This is not the time to put another burden on employers and dampen employment prospects of Canadians.” That’s also the view of Saskatchewan Finance Minister Ken Krawetz, who said while modest tweaks are not out of the question, he would oppose “radical changes” to CPP. “We do not want to see certain restrictions on employers that may prohibit growth,” he said.

Flaherty said one option that likely will be discussed is whether there is agreement on expanding the Canada Pension Plan once the economy improves, calling it a “reasonable position.” Growing CPP was the main option for pension reform before the finance ministers in 2010. However, Ottawa withdrew its backing in the face of opposition from Quebec and Alberta and a weak economy. In response, the federal government introduced the so-called registered pooled pension plan concept, a voluntary system designed for workers in small and mediumsized firms that many believe will do little to address the problem of Canadians entering retirement with insufficient savings.

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REGULATORY CLIFF

Walsh full of optimism as he takes over as chair BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Harvey Walsh begins his term as chair of Central Alberta Economic Partnership with a sense of optimism that would have been difficult a year ago. The Olds town councillor and professional photographer assumed his position on Thursday, replacing Mountain View County Councillor Al Kemmere. Re-elected to the CAEP board as a business representative two weeks earlier, Walsh has been involved with CAEP since the late 1990s and has served three terms on its board. “It’s going to be an interesting year,” he said, describing how CAEP is preparing to massage its strategic plan late next month. One of about a dozen regional economic development alliances (REDAs) in the province, CAEP has 42 municipal members and 15 associate members in Central Alberta. It was the first and remains the largest REDA in Alberta. But its future was thrust into doubt early last year, when the province announced it was reducing annual grants to REDAs and would no longer provide then with office space and administrative staff. It did, however, offer a one-time transitional grant to help them adjust. “Last year, there was a dark cloud over us for quite a few months,” acknowledged Walsh. “But it all worked out, maybe even for the better.” CAEP increased the levies it collects from its members, found modest office space in Red Deer and hired former chair Dale Barr as its manager and Lorna Lansard as its administrative/events co-ordinator. “That’s working out great,” said Walsh, praising Barr’s economic development skills. Perhaps most importantly, it met with members to determine their priorities. That helped CAEP focus its reduced resources on what matters most, and led to the development of a new strategic plan last year. “I think we’ve worked fairly diligently toward that end,” said Walsh. He thinks members now have a better understanding of the economic development tools that CAEP has to offer. Walsh also believes the province now sees REDAs as an important part of its own economic development strategy, and is working to help them succeed. That’s included extending its transitional grant funding. “We’re quite pleased with the direction that they’ve taken in trying to help us get established.” In short, Walsh thinks CAEP has a good foundation upon which to build.

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Logger Eric Davis runs down the road as a truck loaded with logs is readied in the forest near Banks, Ore., on Nov. 30, 2012. While the looming fiscal cliff dominates political conversation in Washington, some Republicans and business groups see signs of a “regulatory cliff” they say could be just as damaging to the economy. In recent weeks, the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rules to scale back mercury emission limits for new power plants and deal with runoff from logging roads.

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BRIEFS Moisture levels looking good Farmers are still several months away from spring seeding. But the latest moisture report from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development should help improve their outlook for next year. The department said most areas of the province have received precipitation accumulations during the past 60 days that are well above normal. It anticipates that most of this moisture will be stored in the soil or snow pack, which should serve crops well. Most of the area east of Red Deer is rated as having had “moderately high” accumulations of precipitations from Oct. 7 to Dec. 5. To the west, the accumulations are mostly at “near normal” levels. As for snow pack accumulations in stubble fields, Central Alberta varies from “high” in the east to “near normal” to the west. In between, including much of the area around Red Deer, snow pack accumu-

lations are rated as “moderately high.” Alberta Agriculture’s moisture maps can be found online at www.agriculture. alberta.ca/maps.

Strauss named Mortgage Broker of the Year A Central Alberta mortgage broker has been recognized with a Western Canadian award. Sarah Strauss, broker/owner of Mortgage Alliance — The Place to Mortgage, was named Mortgage Broker of the Year at the recent West Coast Top Investor Awards in Vancouver. She was one of four finalists for the award. Organized annually by Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine, the West Coast Top Investor Awards consist of 10 categories. These include Investor of the Year, Real Estate Investment Club/Association of the Year, Canadian and International Service Provider of the Year and Realtor of the Year. Strauss will be featured in the next issue of Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine. Mortgage Alliance — The Place to Mortgage has offices in Innisfail and Red Deer.

Keep warm while working outside this winter Dear Working Wise: I started framing houses this summer and so this is going to be my first winter working outside in the cold. It already feels chilly and I know it’s going to get worse. Do you have any tips on staying warm? — Freezing Dear Freezing: Working in the cold can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. Employers are responsible for the health and safety of the workers on their work sites. WorkCHARLES ing in the cold is a STRACHEY hazard and so your employer should be WORKING WISE monitoring the outside temperature and taking steps to protect you.

However, you also have a role to play in protecting yourself and the people you work with. The person most likely to notice frostbite, hypothermia or dehydration is you or one of your coworkers. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and warm this winter. ● Dress in layers — Layers allow you to adjust as the temperature, wind and your physical activity level changes. This prevents you from getting too cold or hot — causing you to sweat. Damp clothing wicks away body heat and causes you to feel colder faster. ● Stay out of the wind — A mild 20 km/h wind can make -20 C feel like -30 C. If you can’t work inside, try building a windbreak. ● Take frequent breaks — Employers should provide a heated rest area. A schedule of regular rest breaks, based on the conditions, should be established to allow workers to warm up. Workers should be allowed to decide how often they need to take breaks — the

schedule is just to ensure that you don’t forget to stop and warm up. ● Limit your exposure — Get your tools and nails ready before you go outside. Work on small projects inside and then carry them outside for installation. Work outside during the warmer hours of the day and work inside during the colder ones. ● Drink warm liquids — Drink coffee, tea and hot chocolate to help you warm up and alternate with water or a sports drink. Caffeine speeds up your metabolism, causing you to sweat and possibly dehydrate and lose electrolytes. ● Cover your head and hands — The greater the surface area of your skin is exposed, the more heat your body loses. If you are on your knees a lot, wear extra protection on your knees to insulate them from cold surfaces. Be careful, scarves and gloves can get caught in moving equipment.

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COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST Friday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 33.41 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 29.01 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 42.20 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.35 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.39 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.83 Penn West Energy . . . . . 11.04 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.55 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.99 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 32.04 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.00 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 12.83 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.05 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 51.49

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 96.07 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 78.32 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.54 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.42 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.10 Cdn. National Railway . . 89.31 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 98.44 Cdn. Satellite . . . . . . . . . . 6.20 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 69.40 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.32 Cervus Equipment Corp 17.64 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 31.47 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 41.85 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 24.07 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.75 General Motors Co. . . . . 24.68 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 18.48 Research in Motion. . . . . 13.90 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 40.67 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 38.15 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 65.07 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 14.67 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 45.32 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 69.77 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.54 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.88 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 11.61 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.01

Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.15 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 48.45 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.99 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 19.83

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 23.53 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 31.26 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 41.12 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.59 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 42.69 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 27.83 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 19.48 Canyon Services Group. 11.09 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.18 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.670 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.90 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.10 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.18

Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 59.98 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 56.68 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.24 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.12 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 28.09 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 23.56 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 41.15 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 63.34 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 12.94 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 76.75 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 58.97 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 27.74 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.02

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed little changed Friday as mining stocks benefited from the release of encouraging Chinese economic data. Elsewhere, the market stalled amid concerns about whether the U.S. can avoid a fiscal crisis at the end of the month. The S&P/TSX composite index was 7.55 points higher at 12,296.72, while the TSX Venture Exchange climbed 9.61 points to 1,183.62. HSBC Corp. released its preliminary China Purchasing Managers’ Index for December, which showed greater expansion in the manufacturing sector of the world’s second-biggest economy. The index rose to 50.9 from November’s 50.5.

But the Canadian dollar was down 0.17 of a cent to 101.37 cents US. The agency said the slide reflected drops in the aerospace product and parts, motor vehicle assembly and primary metal industries. These declines were partly offset by higher sales in petroleum and coal products as well as the wood product industries. U.S. indexes finished in the red as the positive Chinese data was overshadowed by budget talks in Washington between President Barack Obama and key Republican lawmakers. A deal must be reached to avoid going over the so-called “fiscal cliff,” which would involve the automatic imposition of hundreds of billions of dollars in

spending cuts and tax increases that could plunge the world’s largest economy back into recession and depress economies around the world. The Dow Jones industrials lost 35.71 points to 13,135.01, the Nasdaq fell 20.83 points to 2,971.33, paced by a drop of almost four per cent in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares despite what some could interpret as a positive for the company — the return of Google Maps to the iPhone. The S&P 500 index was off 5.87 points at 1,413.58. Other data out Friday morning showed that U.S. factories rebounded in November from superstorm Sandy. The Federal Reserve says factory output increased 1.1 per cent in Novem-

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 33.78 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.19 First Quantum Minerals . 20.95 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 36.35 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.74 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 69.64 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 9.66 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 40.33 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 35.22

ber from October, offsetting a one per cent decline the previous month that was blamed on the storm. Total industrial output at factories, mines and utilities also rose 1.1 per cent last month. “The economic releases are all good, they basically confirmed what everybody was already thinking,” said John Johnston, chief strategist at Davis Rea Ltd. “Maybe there’s a bit of profit taking here but certainly there’s a better tone in the economic data. I raise the question of whether it’s sustainable or whether it’s more of a seasonal anomaly. But for the time being, the economic data are firming.” The base metals sector led advancers, up about 2.35 per cent as commodity prices advanced in the wake of the Chinese manufacturing report. China has a huge appetite for commodities, which has sent prices higher for oil and metals in the past, along with energy and mining stocks on the TSX. March copper was up two cents at US$3.68 a pound and Inmet Mining (TSX:IMN) ran up $3.13 to C$69.83 while Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) was up 71 cents to $35.28. The tech sector also provided lift with Research In Motion Ltd. (TSX:RIM) up 25 cents or 1.83 per cent to $13.88 on increasing optimism that the new BlackBerry 10 smartphones can turn the company around. The line is being launched at the end of January. RIM stock is up 16.8 per cent this past week alone and has more than doubled from its 52-week low of $6.10. The gold sector was ahead about 0.7 per cent while February bullion inched up 20 cents to US$1,697 an ounce. Iamgold Corp. (TSX:IMG) gained 30 cents to C$11.60. A Canadian-based mining company operating in Kyrgyzstan says a $152-million claim from the Central Asian country for alleged environmental damages

caused by a gold field it is developing is exaggerated and without foundation. Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) says that independent experts have determined its Kumtor mine project has no materially significant environmental issues. Centerra shares gained 80 cents to $8.89. The energy sector was down 0.52 per cent as the January crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 92 cents to US$86.81 a barrel. Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) was down 50 cents to C$32.25. Natural gas giant Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA) and PetroChina subsidiary Phoenix Duvernay Gas have reached a deal to work together in the Duvernay region, a promising shale natural gas formation in westcentral Alberta. Phoenix will end up owning just shy of half of the 180,000 hectares Encana has in the Duvernay. That means the $2.2-billion deal won’t be subject to the same federal review as the just approved $15.1-billion takeover of Nexen Inc. by China’s state owned energy company CNOOC. EnCana shares were down 89 cents to $19.96. Telecoms were also weak with Telus Corp. (TSX:T) declining 63 cents to $65.30. The TSX financial sector was slightly lower while Standard & Poor’s downgraded the ratings of six of Canada’s financial institutions, citing a softening economy, low interest rates and a slowing Canadian economy. S&P says the risk for the Canadian banking sector is increasing and that it expects intensifying competition for loans and deposits will pressure profit growth. The firm lowered its ratings for Scotiabank (TSX:BNS), National Bank, Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), Central 1 Credit Union, Caisse centrale Desjardins and Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) each by one notch. The outlooks for all six financial institutions are stable.

Asset management company Dundee Corp. (TSX:DC.A) is proposing a corporate restructuring. It will create a new parallel public company following the distribution to its shareholders of half of its ownership interest in real estate subsidiary Dundee Realty Corp. The Toronto-based company will retain a 20 per cent in Dundee Realty, while subsidiary president and CEO Michael Cooper will hold the remaining 30 per cent stake. Dundee shares jumped $3.66 or 13.65 per cent to $30.47. The TSX ended last week up 136.95 points or 1.12 per cent despite concerns about whether U.S. politicians can head off the fiscal crisis. Mining stocks were the biggest gainer amid further signs of an expanding Chinese manufacturing sector. The Dow industrials were flat for the week. ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Closing prices: Canola: Jan ’13 $7.80 higher $598.00; March ’13 $7.50 higher $594.50; May ’13 $7.90 higher $593.60; July ’13 $9.60 higher $590.20; Nov. ’13 $9.60 higher $590.20; Jan. ’14 $9.70 higher $542.70; March ’14 $9.70 higher $545.20; May ’14 $9.70 higher $543.10; July ’14 $9.70 higher $540.20; Nov. ’14 $9.70 higher $542.20; Jan ’15 $9.70 higher $542.20. Barley (Western): Dec. ’12 $5.00 lower $240.00; 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. Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 456,580 tonnes of canola; 100 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 456,680.

Several stores open 24/7 over the holiday season BY ADVOCATE STAFF Local consumers again have a few options for latenight — and early-morning — Christmas shopping. Both of Red Deer’s Walmart stores are now open continuously, and will remain so until Christmas Eve. They’re among the 200 of Walmart’s 373 stores in

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PENSION: Boost likely to be modest New Democrats and the Canadian Labour Congress have proposed doubling what CPP would pay out over a seven-year period to $1,868 a month, although that would also entail raising premiums on both workers and employers. Enriching the CPP also has the backing of CARP, the main lobby group for seniors. NDP deputy finance critic Guy Caron said Flaherty shouldn’t just look at the impact of added premiums on the economy — there are benefits as well. “One of the aspects for (premiums) increase is that this money will actually be invested ... which will have an effect on economy,” he said. Given that not all provinces are on side and that opposition among business groups remains stiff, any improvements to the CPP would likely be modest and come with a lengthy phase-in period.

CAEP: Promotion “Things are much more stable; financing is still short of what we’re

Canada that are operating 24/7. “Our research shows that customers are waiting to complete their Christmas purchases, so we expect our marathon shopping to be very well received this year,” said Jim Thompson, Walmart Canada’s chief operations officer. No other Walmarts in Central Alberta are remaining open around the clock. However, The Real Canadian Superstore in Red Deer has also resumed its

used to, but at least it’s stable and right now sustainable.” Asked about his objectives for his term as chair, Walsh said he wants to see Central Alberta’s profile elevated internationally and CAEP members become more engaged in promoting themselves and the region. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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practice of operating continuously during the weeks leading up to Christmas. The other Loblaw Companies Ltd. stores in Central Alberta are not following suit, although the Extra Foods outlets in Rocky Mountain House and Ponoka do have extended hours. Another shopping option in the wee hours is the Village Mall Shoppers Drug Mart, which is open 24/7 year-round.

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Colin and Justin think everybody should have a holly, jolly time decorating the home for Christmas.

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by that which surrounds you: Your existing colour scheme. Shop for and introduce ornamentation that is compliant with your rearround scheme. In our drawing room, for example, the decor is largely grey scale with shots of drama arriving courtesy of the ebony baby grand piano and carefully selected gold detailed furniture. Composing our festive embellishment, we added loads of Midas magic; it’s a wonderful shade and compliments pretty much every palette due to its warm undertones. Anyway, here’s our guide to festive arbory; study it carefully and be hailed as a bastion of balls, baubles and beads and watch as your life becomes more joyous. It’s as simple as that; you really can become a better person courtesy of tinsel’s healing power. OK, OK, so perhaps psychological enhancement is pushing it, but you get the gist.

Selecting your tree If possible, chose a pine or fir (rather than Norway spruce which tends to shed more quickly) and, before buying, give your branched beauty a good shake to ensure its needles are tightly attached. Last thing you need is for your less than verdant lovely to resemble a Tim Burton film prop within moments of getting it home.

Close crop In the same way that fresh flowers should be trimmed, so too should your tree be freshened by lobbing a couple of inches from the bottom. Here’s the science part; severed trunks that come into contact with air can effectively seal over, thereby making it difficult for the hygroscopic process to occur. Phew. Did we lose you there for a moment? A tall tree will guzzle as much as a pint of water each day so keep an eye on levels throughout the entire holiday period.

Branching out If you have an artificial tree, tweak, prod and pull the branches into the best possible shape. Spending a little time is really important as you’re effectively creating the stage upon which your spangle will shine. Similarly, if you have a real tree, shake it to separate the branches and then trim off any irregularities. However don’t scalp it ala Barber of Seville; just give it wee ‘do’ to neaten proceedings.

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Christmas is coming. all the info you need to buy, dress and Fact. care for your tree. And nothing can be done to slow its Next week, to take the stress out of arrival. gift wrapping, we’ll jump into present No matter how much you’d like to tense (‘present tense’ — geddit?) and turn down the gas on the showcase a last-minute fesfestive boiler, you might as tive vignette. well get used to it; the metaAs we said, we’ve got it phorical pan is simmering all in hand. and soon it’ll start to boil. So where were we? Oh Chances are, if you’re in yes; festive attire for your any way like us, you’re altree. ready starting to panic. We’ve sighed and cried There is a house to decoover a hundred-and-one exrate, a turkey to buy, and amples of designer affray you still haven’t tracked and feel compelled to cry down all those last minute (yet again): Less is more. pressies. The last thing you want In your attempts to adis for your tree to look like COLIN & dress the holiday period, Santa Claus just lost his JUSTIN you’re probably running lunch across its every suraround like a headless face. chicken yet endeavouring, Been previously guilty? at the same time, to mainRestraint, sweeties, retain a modicum of composed cool. straint. ‘Cos that’s what we all do, huh? It’s a In the same way that fashion victims familiar routine; a hop, skip and scram- drape themselves in this season’s ‘must ble through town — with the lightening haves’ (even though this seasons ‘must gate of reindeer — and a frantic dash haves’ simply don’t suit), so too does to get shipshape before granny flies your tree run the risk of looking clunky in from Saskatoon (bearing a full com- if this season’s colour — as decreed by pendium of gift-wrapped socks) and an ‘expert’ — doesn’t happen to comUncle Teddy arrives, chilled to the pliment your existing decor. bone, from Winterpeg. For every blue, pink and scarlet haWorry not! cienda that would have Tammy Faye All hail our festive two-parter, com- Bakker running for cover, there’s a posed to smooth your holiday passage. restrained option that would be infiUsing our own Glasgow drawing nitely more seemly. room as illustration, we’ve arranged Our first counsel is to be inspired

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TREE: Use a floor skirt Ring of confidence

A decorative floor skirt is a nice finishing touch if you have an artificial tree on a shallow cross-frame base. That said, don’t feel you have to buy something ready made and therefore pricey. Instead, buy a section of felt the same width as the diameter of your tree and cut from this a large circle. Snip a cross into the middle and place over the tree frame, then put the stem through the hole and into the cross frame. Dress the perimeter with wrapped presents and gifts to achieve neat results.

Mist opportunity Before decorating your tree, spray with needle drop inhibitor (garden centres carry this) or try Fresh Cut Scent Christmas Tree Preservative by Santa’s Solution (find it in Home Depot for approximately $3). Simply add to the water in which your tree sits. If (and only if) your tree doesn’t have lights, mist with water to help preserve moisture levels, but ensure plug sockets are properly protected.

Initial success When dressing your tree, whether real or artificial, a little order goes a long, long way so remember LTB, our trusty festive acronym. Lights: Start by placing lights on the lower branches and then weave across and up towards the centre before moving to the top. Examine the tree with the lights on (and room lights off) to spot dark patches and adjust accordingly. Tinsel: The second stage of tree decorating should find you ‘doing a Judy,’ or, in other words, getting your garland on. Working behind and in front of the lights, position in a twisting helter skelter movement throughout the branches. Balls: Don’t just hang baubles on branch tips; try placing ornaments ‘inside’ your tree to add depth and interest; in our opinion it simply looks better when branches are fully laden.

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Debbie Travis says you should invite the children to take part in holiday decorating and make their dinner table extra special.

Mix it up In the same way an Armani jacket and a Le Chateau shirt can combine, so too can expensive and inexpensive baubles make for a successful pairing. But, of course, it’s all in the mix; start by arranging less expensive choices evenly across your tree, then place special gems where they can be seen to best effect.

Tip-top tailoring Don’t forget your tree topper. A sparkling angel will lend a traditional feel but a peaked bauble or star (or even a gilded pine cone) can look just as fabulous. Whatever you choose, though, make sure it’s not too heavy or you’ll end up with serious treetop droop. And nobody wants that. Finally, check your tree for squirrels and chipmunks, an army of whom (for all you know) may have secreted themselves within your divinely decorated branches. ‘Last thing you want is to dash downstairs, on Christmas morning, only to find a gaggle of furry friends nibbling your nuts and pulling your festive cracker. That would be wrong on so many party counts, n’est pas? So there you have it, festive fans, it’s a wrap. Until next week, of course, when we’ll have more (w)rapping techniques than a Santa-hatted Eminem on a sherry fuelled bender. Enjoy! Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan are the hosts of HGTV’s Colin & Justin’s Home Heist and the authors of Colin & Justin’s Home Heist Style Guide, published by Penguin Group (Canada). Follow them on Twitter @ colinjustin or on Facebook (ColinandJustinCheck out their new product ranges at candjhome.co.uk. Contact them through their website colinandjustin.tv.

The kids’ Christmas table Holiday feasts are a special It can be a simple rectangle, or time for everyone, children and shaped like a snowman or Christadults alike. mas tree. The build-up, planning, shopGlue on coloured shapes, ribping and cooking can bon or cutouts from be a bit daunting, so be wrapping paper or sure to carve out some cards. time to include the kids Or draw pictures in the preparations. and designs. Stars and Do you remember snowflakes are popubeing delegated to the lar. Make sure to print kids’ table? the child’s name in Was it fun, or did bold letters. you feel excluded from Allow the decorated the grown-up activities mat to dry. To protect that appeared to be far the artwork, cut out more enticing? clear, self-adhesive viIt’s time to turn the nyl to size and press it tables and create a onto the mat. You’ll be kids’ table that everyable to wipe these lamone will want to sit at. inated mats clean, and DEBBIE The key is to include save them for many TRAVIS the children in making years. up the table decor. Make small ornaTake a trip to the ments for the table uscraft store and load up ing Styrofoam balls; on seasonal materials: cover them with seajingle bells, ribbon, sonal fabric or paper. Christmas theme stickers, red and Sparkle is always a hit. Glue on green markers or crayons, Styro- buttons, beads, feathers and ribfoam balls, construction paper, bon to fashion a face or body. Add felt and glue. ears, a tail, a beak, it doesn’t take Your home or hardware store much to create a realistic impreswill have themed tableware, and sion. kid-friendly cordless lights and These ornaments can be disbattery candles. tributed across the table, or set in Ask the kids for ideas, and here clusters. are a few to get you all started. Or glue a name tag on ones to Personalized place mats are act as place markers. fun and easy for any age. The kids’ table calls for a speHave an adult cut out the base cial centrepiece too. Cordless shape from construction paper. LED lights are safe and make a

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magical display as seen here. Fill the bottom of a large jar with imitation snow. Drop in small shiny balls and a string of lights. This looks pretty even when the lights aren’t turned on. Tie ribbon around small jars or decorate with stickers, and fill with candies or nuts. Mimic a few decorating ideas that you have utilized for the adults, such as tiny vases that hold a single flower or evergreen sprig. Hang ribbon strung through jingle bells from the chair backs; the kids will love to ring the bells possibly starting a rousing rendition of the Jingle Bell song, which puts everyone in a festive mood. Have the kids help you think up some small party gift ideas that can be tied to the chairs or placed on the table. Tiny dolls or bears, keepsake ornaments with a child’s photo, a small bundle of Christmas treats, or some crafty items that can be used right away. Have a very Merry Christmas. Debbie Travis’ House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com

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Reforging a forgotten craft Forging red hot steel is not a mainstream hobby. That said, there are still some of us Canadians with a little bit of space and some hidden ambition to make beautiful and useful metal items the old fashioned way. Does the idea of combining creation with exercise set off a twinge of interest in you? You may have some blacksmith in your soul. I pounded my first red hot steel 25 years ago, as part of a horseshoeing diploma I earned at college. It’s surprising how many people are fascinated when they see the propane forge and anvil that I bring to tool shows, or use in my workshop. Forging steel is something that connects with a surprisSTEVE ing number of people on some MAXWELL level. Heat steel red hot in a forge so it’s soft, hold it on an anvil with a pair of tongs, then hit the steel with a hammer and form it into shapes you want. This is the forging process, but like many things in life, the simplicity of the description hides both the challenge and the possibilities. You won’t find forges and anvils at regular hardware stores, though the forging community is larger and wider than you might think. The forge I use comes from a Canadian outfit called Mighty Forge (www.mightyforge.com; 250.710.3494) and there are a couple of things I like about it. Besides being small (it’s about the size of a microwave), the Mighty Forge is light enough to carry easily, delivers a lot of heat, and is surprisingly quiet. A 20 lbs propane tank of the sort used to fuel a barbecue connects to the Mighty Forge, providing energy to heat the steel inside red hot. As important as a forge is for the process, an anvil is also crucial. You’ve got to have something very solid to pound metal against. I bought a new anvil a couple of summers ago, and I’ve discovered something that can save you money. Despite my best efforts to buy from a domestic online supplier, prices were much higher than what I found from one anvil manufacturer that sells directly to the public. Even after paying for shipping from the United States, the street price of my 125-lb system was $580. JHM Journeyman anvil (www.anvilbrand.com; 800-365-8202) still worked out to be much less than anything else I could find here. Quality of the JHM is excellent, too. I have my anvil fastened to a vertical section of oak log to hold it at the right height. The working surface should be the same height as your knuckles when your arms are hanging down loose. Tongs are the tools you use to grip red hot metal while pounding it, and tongs are rated in different sizes. You’ll find ¼”, 3/8” and ½” most common, with the number referring to the thickness of metal the tongs are sized to grip. The Mustad brand tongs I bought work perfectly. I got them from the Anvil Brand people, too. My favourite hammers are 16 and 32 ounce ball peen models made by Stanley. They’re available everywhere that sells Stanley tools, though some outlets need to order them in. Unlike traditional wood-handled forging hammers, these have metal handles for durability and a rubber grip that cushions against shock. My workshop is a multi-purpose space, so I modified a rolling tool stand to support my forge, the propane tank and my hammers and tongs. Whenever the need to slip into blacksmith mode arises, it’s simply a matter of rolling out the forge, sliding out the anvil, sparking up the propane and connecting to a kind of excitement that makes me feel like I’m living 200 years ago. Try it yourself and you might not be able to stop.

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BARKER Ann It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann M. Barker. After a battle well fought, Ann passed away peacefully on December 12, 2012 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital with her loving family at her side. Ann was born and raised in Bentley, Alberta. She was the youngest of three children born to Oscar and Mary Vig. On March 20, 1953, she married the love of her life Gordon Barker. The couple settled in Sylvan Lake in 1964 and Ann became the consummate mother and home maker. On March 20, 2013 the couple would have celebrated their 60th anniversary. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband Gordon Barker; her children Bev (Brian), Larry (Colette), Don (Steven), and Janice as well as five precious grandchildren, Perry, Hailey, Eric, Connor, and Taegan. Ann loved cooking, fishing, playing music, and laughter. Ann’s legacy will be her lifetime of “lead by example” lessons on how people should treat others with compassion, humanity, and without judgment. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers on Unit 32 and the staff at the Cancer Clinic. A special heartfelt thank you to Krista Rawson, who from the first meeting, became a trusted guide to Ann and the Barker family throughout this journey. During Ann’s hospital stay, the generous donation of blood became invaluable. We e n c o u r a g e o t h e r s t o donate this precious gift in her memory. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Community Church, 4404-47 Ave, Sylvan Lake. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

GORDON (DAUNCEY) Neveda “Veda” Opal Winnifred April 10, 1916 - Dec. 10, 2012 Our Mom passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice after a short illness. She will be sadly missed by her sons; Don (Elaine) and Wayne, daughter, Kay Maetche, grandchildren; Sean, Candace (Brad) Willis, Kary (Nathan) Moore, Chris Maetche and Cameron (Sally) Maetche, and her eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Dellis “Del” October 3, 1993 and son-in-law, Russ Maetche June 14, 2001. Mom was the last surviving member of a family of ten - parents; Mace and Elizabeth, brothers; Emer, Will, Elmer, Ed, Norval, Morris, and sisters; Anne, Eva and baby Emily. Mom obtained her teaching certificate and taught in various one room schools in southern Saskatchewan through the prairie isolation and hardships of the depression years. Perhaps this was the source of her strength, courage and wisdom. Mom and Dad moved to their farm southeast of Joffre in the Brookfield district in 1949 where they farmed until Dad’s passing, when Mom moved to Bower Place Horizon Village in Red D e e r. N o w o n h e r o w n , she made many new friends amid various new enjoyable activities. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 2 pm at Eventide Funeral Chapel 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Veda’s honour may be made directly to the Salvation Army, National Processing Centre, P.O. Box 8200, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4W5 or the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3S6. Condolences for the late Veda Gordon 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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HERMARY Albert Joseph June 11, 1927-Dec. 11, 2012 Albert Hermary passed away peacefully at the Michener Extendicare on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at the age of 85 years. Albert was born in Red Deer, Alberta on June 11, 1927 to Gabriel and Marie Hermary. He was born in a family of 10 children and was predeceased by his sisters; Antoinette and Flora, brother; Leo, oldest brother; Emile and granddaughter; Loni Hermary. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his loving wife; Audrey Hermary and his children; Myron (Pat) Hermary, Laura (Keith) Budd, Garry (Joan) Hermary, Marion (Rick) McLean, Della Hermary (Dale), Johanne Hermary, Larry (Alida) Hermary,

Lisa (Shane) Lester, as well as 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Cecile (Rod) MacDonald, Therese Rodgers and Lucy Mitchell, brothers; Clarence (Ivana) Hermary and Edward (Claire) Hermary. Albert originally farmed in Red Deer for many years. To continue his passion for farming, Albert and Audrey moved to Spirit River, Alberta in 1977, where they resided and farmed until 1986.They then decided to move back to Red Deer, where they currently reside. Albert loved fixing and building things and was very talented at both. He loved fishing, camping and going to Arizona for the winter. Albert loved people, especially his family, and he always made time for his grandchildren, whether it was playing with them or taking them out on the tractor, and they too always wanted to be with grandpa. Special thanks to the girls of Unit 3400 at Michener Extendicare for all their care. A celebration of Albert’s life will take place at Crossroads Church, S.W. corner of Hwy. 2 and 32nd Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Ronald McDonald House, 5002-39 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 2P2. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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HOGENSON Donald 1940-2012 Mr. Donald Keith Hogenson, aged 71 years, of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Red Deer Hospice. Don was born December 16, 1940 in Lethbridge, Alberta. His biggest passions in life were family, fun, pool and his ‘66 Rambler. Don is lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife and best friend of 44 years; Donna Hogenson (White), his three children; Darryl (Theresa), Derek (Jackie) and Deanette (Randy), his grandchildren; Adam, Kara, Brenton, Brittney, Tanner, Griffin, Makenna, William, Adrianna and Savannah, all of whom Don was very proud of. Also left to mourn his loss are his sister Lorraine, best friend Merlin and numerous extended family and friends. Don was predeceased by his parents and brother. In honor of Don, a small Celebration of Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made directly to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2S6, would be greatly appreciated by Don’s family. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” ~Dr. Seuss Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30, 2013

“Babies On Parade” In the Red Deer Advocate If you would like your baby featured in this very special section, a great keepsake, look for forms in the Red Deer Advocate & Life Papers, or call 403-309-3300 for more info

KEYS to Dodge Caravan has house keys & Jazzersize membership tag. South end of Red Deer. FOUND LOST IN RED DEER, possibly in Bower or Parkland malls Sat. Dec. 8th. Black gold ring with a Black Pearl. This rings has a lot of sentimental value. If found please call 403-782-4787 or email engele@telusplanet.net

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Ring, wide band, silver with blue/purple large pearl in a round setting. Lost in the upper bathroom of the Courthouse. FOUND.

Coming Events

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Just had a baby boy? Tell Everyone with a Classified Announcement

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Office & Phone Lines Closed NO PAPER PUBLISHED

TUES. DEC. 25 & TUES. JAN. 1

PUBLICATION DATES & DEADLINES RED DEER ADVOCATE

SAT. DEC. 22,& MON. DEC. 24 Deadline is FRIDAY, DEC. 21 @ 5 P.M.

RED DEER LIFE SUNDAY SUN. DEC. 23 Deadline is Friday Dec. 21 @ 2 p.m. SUN. DEC. 30 Deadline is Friday Dec. 28 @ 2 p.m. RED DEER ADVOCATE WED. DEC. 26 Deadline is MON. DEC. 24 @ 11 A.M. WED. JAN. 2 Deadline is Mon. Dec. 31 @ 5 p.m. CENTRAL AB LIFE - December 24 Deadline is Thur. Dec. 20 @ 10 a.m. THURS. JAN. 3 Deadline is Fri. Dec. 28 @ 2 p.m. For Rimbey, Ponoka, Eckville, Sylvan, Stettler, Bashaw, Castor & Weekender See individual publications

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L E AT H E R b a b y b o o t i e with Santa face on it found in front of Wal-Mart Parkland Mall 403-340-2571

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MacPHEE Betty Anne Dec. 10, 1948 - Dec. 10, 2012 Betty Anne passed away after a short battle with cancer. Betty Anne was born in Red Deer, Alberta. The past few years she was living and farming in 150 Mile House, B.B, and working summers in Beaver Creek, Yukon. She is survived by her husband, Michael Woodman; her three children, Michael MacPhee (Allison), Angela Galloway (Mark), William Galloway; sister Joan MacPhee and brother John MacPhee (Gayle); grandchildren, Kasey, Carson, Parker, Hailey and Nate, as well as several nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held in Calgary at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 284, on December 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.

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SINCLAIR The family of the late Mrs. Barbara Sinclair wishes to express gratitude for the condolences, cards, food and flowers received at the time of her passing, as well as the charitable donations placed in memory of Mom. We are grateful to Rev. Dennis Burriss for officiating at the burial and memorial service, to Martin and Lorna Scholz along with the Bethany Baptist Church choir for all of the special music, and for the lunch provided following the service. Liz would like to extend her thanks to her friends and colleagues from the Red Deer College Nursing Department for their support during the past few weeks. The family is also thankful for the care that Mom received while at Bethany Collegeside these past several years. Finally, the family wishes to acknowledge the professional and compassionate care received from Ms. Rhian Solecki and Mr. Gordon Mathers of Parkland Funeral Home. ~ The Sinclair Family

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES! Red Deer Advocate Classifieds 403-309-3300

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14K YELLOW GOLD WEDDING RING WITH BEADED EDGES was found in the snowy slushie parking lot near Bulk Barn store in Red Deer on Dec 11th. (near the Lammle’s store at the South end of Red Deer) Please contact me if you believe that it is yours...... you can identify it by telling me the inscription on the inside of the band. **OWNER FOUND**

Companions

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Dental

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Medical

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Fax Resume to: 403 783 3011 Email: hr@ calnashtrucking.com

P/T EXP’D MEDICAL office Receptionist req’d. for Jan/2013. Reference req’d. Fax 403-346-4207

With oilfield transportation experience req’d. Must have exceptional organizational skills. Please apply in confidence to Reply to Box 1025, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Oilfield

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JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com or mikeg@jagareenergy.com

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Oilfield

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TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818 Start your career! See Help Wanted

t Derrickhands t Drillers t Rig Managers DISPATCHER

Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Learn more at www.eaglerigjobs.com

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

Email resumes to eaglejobs@iroccorp.com

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Janitorial

This is an entry level position reporting to the Customer Service Superv i s o r. T h i s p o s i t i o n i s responsible for assisting circulation customers by phone or in person with customer service issues and compiling reports and other office duties. Candidate should possess a good telephone manner, excellent communication skills and have basic computer knowledge. Attention to detail and the ability to function in a fast paced environment with a positive attitude are required for this position. Preference will be given to candidates with customer service experience. Knowledge of the newspaper or distribution business is s definite asset.

Applications are invited for:

8 HOUR CLEANING PERSON

Location: Eckville Elementary School BeneďŹ ts: Wolf Creek Public Schools offer all full-time cleaning staff a comprehensive beneďŹ t package which includes three weeks of paid vacation after the completion of one year of service. Hourly salary range: $15.95 - $19.07/hr. based on experience with opportunities for annual wage advancement. QualiďŹ cations: • Willingness to perform tasks and to remain exible in the performance of duties • Previous history of excellent work habits and attendance record • Previous experience with all aspects of cleaning and maintaining a school would be a deďŹ nite asset, “on the jobâ€? training will be provided as well • The ability to cooperate with staff and students • Physically ďŹ t so as to perform all required duties • Ability to understand and follow instructions Deadline for Applications: December 19, 2012 Interested candidates are invited to submit applications to: Mr. Mel Henderson Custodian/Grounds Foreman, Wolf Creek Public Schools 6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P6 Phone: 403-785-0728 Fax: 403-783-3155 Email: mhenderson@wolfcreek.ab.ca

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Approx. 15-20 hrs. per week including weekend shifts. Please submit your resume by January 2, 2013 to: HUMAN RESOURCES Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Ave. Red Deer, T4R 1M9 Fax: 403-341-4772 Email: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com with CSR in subject line

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website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com Your application will be kept strictly confidential. TEAM Snubbing now hiring operators and helpers. Email: janderson@ teamsnubbing.com

Class 1 Driver / Operators: Nitrogen, Coiled Tubing, Cement & Acid, Fracturing Supervisors: Nitrogen, Coiled Tubing, Cement & Acid, Fracturing Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f Willing to work flexible hours f Safety—focused

f Team oriented f Clean Class 1 license f Oil and Gas experience an asset

Why Canyon? f Dynamic and rapidly growing company f Premium compensation package f New equipment

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TR3 ENERGY is at the forefront of reclamation and remediation in the oil & gas industry. We are currently recruiting for:

*Equipment Operators & Labourers

Paid technical and leadership training Career advancement opportunities RRSP Matching Program

REQUIREMENTS: *Valid driver’s license * H2S Alive * Standard First Aid *WHMIS and/or CSTS or PST * Pre-Access A& D Testing

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

Please email or fax your resume to: hr@tr3energy.com Fax: 403-294-9323 www.tr3energy.com

How to apply: email: hr@canyontech.ca fax: (403) 356-1146 website: www.canyontech.ca

URS FLINT TUBULAR MANAGEMENT SERVICES requires Tubing Inspection operator, manual lathe operator, loader operator and Shop & Yard Laborers. Exp. an asset but will train to suit. Competitive wages and benefits. Apply w/resume to: 4115 Henry St. (Blindman Industrial Park)

candidates selected for an interview for this competition will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to provide a current criminal records check statement at their own expense as well as a Child and Family Services Intervention Record Check.

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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 ( Economics). Over 1 yr business experience. Leeoh Holdings Inc. o/a Rimbey Gas & Splash. Box 659 4630 50 Ave. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 cookplus@naver.com Phone 403-843-2360

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A Community Bridger would provide support to the young adult living with you 20 hours during the weekdays (1pm-5pm), and you would receive relief from providing care 2 weekends per month.

Join Our Fast Growing Team!!

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Parkland CLASS has a rewarding opportunity available for a responsible couple with no children or a single male with no children who are willing to open up their home to a developmentally delayed young male adult. As a Proprietor you would provide training and structure, in a positive home environment, through daily living activities and routines.

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The Red Deer Advocate is accepting applications for a P/T Customer Service Representative.

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D

mmcgeachy@ cathedralenergyservices.com

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All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Safety tickets are an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate. We offer exceptional pay, excellent benefit package and a positive work environment. Please email resumes to info@landcore.ca or fax 403-783-2011. The right candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls.

Please contact Murray McGeachy or Jamie Rempel by Fax: (403) 340-0886 or email

If you’re looking for a career with a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then we’re looking for you. Now hiring Canyon Champions for the following positions:

Please send resume to:

Apprentice or Journeyman Mechanics Pile Drive Operators Pile Drive Assistants Field Supervisor

Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Drivers License required!!

Canyon is the fastest growing fracturing company in North America. We deliver quality customized pressure pumping and service solutions to the oil and gas industry, improving our industry one job at a time.

Experience an asset but willing to train. Drug Test & Criminal Record check required.

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

FIELD OPERATORS

Wanted for local Red Deer Company

Needing young, energetic, motivated individual to join our team. Drop off resume at: Weber Physiotherapy Clinic 5420 45 Street. (South of Carnival Cinema)

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

(Must be able to Provide own work truck)

VACUUM DRIVER

F/T Physiotherapy Assistant

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QUALIFIED DAY AND NIGHT SUPERVISORS

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Monday to Friday Health Care Benefits Competitive Wages

Oilfield

HIRING!

Expanding Integrated North American Service Company is currently accepting resumes for the following positions: Experienced Horizontal Completion Systems Field Te c h n i c i a n s , S h o p Technicians, Operations Manager(s). We offer Comprehensive Benefits, Competitive Salary’s and Field (day) Bonuses. All applicants are welcome, but only those considered will be contacted. Please forward resume to: completions.jobs@ gmail.com

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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. CLASSIFICATIONS Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking 700-920 industry, drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, transportation rules and Registered Nurse & regulations would be an Clerical Licensed Practical asset. Will train right Nurse candidate. The Rocky PCN requires COMPETITIVE WAGES & the services of a 1.0 FTE BENEFIT PACKAGE Registered Nurse and a INCLUDED Licensed Practical Nurse ADMINISTRATIVE in a 0.4 FTE to support Fax Resume to: the Chronic Disease ASSISTANT 403 783 3011 Our successful candidate Management Program. Email: hr@ will have superior computer, See our website at calnashtrucking.com rockymedical.com/pcn minute taking and for full listing organizational skills with DRIVER WANTED We thank all those who the ability to respond to Delivery of parts and apply, however only those changing priorities in a shipping. Must be 25 who will be offered an yrs.Fax resume & drivers busy, detail orientated interview will be contacted. environment. abstract to 403-309-4466 An office administration diploma with at least 3 years’ experience in a progressively responsible Oilfield administrative office role is required. Exceptional skills in Word, Excel and Outlook are required. Previous petroleum industry experience is an asset. We offer full benefits and competitive wages.†Please forward resumes to cslhr@crimtech.com and visit www.crimtech.com for more information on this full time position.

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EXP. LINE LOCATOR, H2S PSTS, 1st aid req’d. Min. 3 yrs. exp. Resume by fax 403-227-1398 or email info@accutechcanada.ca

Oilfield

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Oilfield

EAGLE OPPORTUNITIES:

F/T / P/T Pharmacy RED DEER BINGO Centre Technicians. Apply w/ 4946-53 Ave. (West of resume to: Highland Green Superstore). Precall 12:00 & 6:00. Check TV Today!!!! Value Drug Mart, Red Deer

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COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

Casual Dietary & Housekeeping positions available. Visit www.mvsh.ca or send resume to HR@mvsh.ca

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CALNASH TRUCKING LTD PONOKA, ALBERTA (Regular and winter camp jobs) REQUIRES PICKER, WINCH TRACTOR, BED TRUCK & PILOT CAR OPERATORS

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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Is someone’s drinking causing you problems? AL-ANON 403-346-0320

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DAY DENTAL requires a Busy Oilfield Company P/T (with potential for F/T) looking for an experienced RDA. Innisfail’s brand new winch truck class 1 driver dental clinic, located just to operate a newer Peteroff highway 2 in the COOP bilt truck and new trailer to Mall. Please email resumes haul equipment between to admin@daydental.ca the Fox Creek/Edson area Classifieds. Phone 309 3300 and Innisfail, Alberta. YOUR old don’t wants could Offering very competitive become someone else’s trea- wages and bonus structure. sure. Sell it fast with an Please email resume: Advocate Want Ad. Phone orion@orionrentals.ca 309-3300.

GENTLEMAN 70 yrs old, would like a F companion, for friendship. Reply to Box 1027, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, T4R 1M9

Personals

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RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s. ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Also BREAKFAST ROOM ATTENDANTS, early morning shifts, flexibility req’d. Only serious inquiries apply. Rate $13.50/hr. Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

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Restaurant/ Hotel

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RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s. F/T MAINTENANCE PERSON... Experience preferred. Pool operation an asset. On call rotation. Bonuses, Drop off resume to 6853 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

Trades

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AUTOMOTIVE Damage Appraiser We seek an auto damage appraiser for our central AB office. Mitchell and ADP are the programs we use. Company car and benefits. Send resume in confidence to bryter@canclaims.com Att. George

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Clark’s Plumbing & EXPERIENCED Kitchen cabinet and vanity installHeating ers needed for

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.

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Invites applicants for:

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN This position will perform electrical maintenance work at various Red Deer Public School locations.

La Prairie (Red Deer)

Qualifications/Experience - 5 years experience in a commercial setting as a Journeyman Electrician - Knowledge of occupational and safety precautions of the position - Building Management Systems/HVAC - Knowledge of heating and ventilation systems - Security, Paging, Card Access and Data Systems - Variable Frequency Drives and Emergency Generators

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This position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to those with a positive attitude and the ability to build strong and effective work relations. Sound written and verbal communication is a must as you will be required to interact with staff, students, parents and contractors. Candidate must be available for after hour callouts and an on call coverage rotation. Good physical stamina is required. 277343L15

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Comprehensive benefit package offered upon hiring. 3 weeks vacation after the first year of employment. For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at:

Misc. Help

Adult Education and Training

Equipment Operator

at the Red Deer College. Qualifications: Experience with the operation of skid steer loader, snow plow truck, sander and landscape equipment mowers. Mechanically inclined capable to service and do minor repairs to the above equipment a definite asset * Must be avail. to work some extreme overtime hours during the winter snow removal season and participate in on call rotation * Some heavy labor is req’d, at times must be physically capable of performing these duties Team player able to work alone with minimal supervision * Clean drivers abstract and background check will be req’d. * Candidate must be able to adhere to company safety regulations and policies

Winter 2013 Required Exp’d Fabricator For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop.

Midas is looking for ambitious, dedicated & professional Journeyman or 3rd. and 4th year apprentices in our Red Deer location. if you pride yourself on quality work, customer servicea and are looking for a career in automotives we would like you to consider a position with us. Please drop off or send a resume to 5804 50 Ave. Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4C2 email to: midas58@telus.net or fax to 403-314-9631

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Community Support Worker program GED classes evening and days 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Competitive wages with benefit packages available. Interested candidates please send resume to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

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

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

For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEER PARK Dempsey St. area $45.00/mo. ALSO Dempsey St. Dumas Crsc. & Duffy Close area $88.00/mo. ALSO Duston St. Donnelly Crsc., area Densmore Crs. Dale Close $270.00/mo. ALSO Doran Crsc. Dunn Close $50.00 /mo. ALSO Doran Crsc., Doan Ave. area $53.00/mo. LANCASTER 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 ALSO East of 40th North of Ross St. Michener Green Cresc. area. $268/mo. Good for adult with small car. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

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Knowledge of ASME code bolt up, basic instrumentation and a commitment to excellence are prerequisites.

RISLEY MACHINING LTD. (Grande Prairie, AB) has the following position available for immediate employment: ALUMINUM BOAT FABRICATOR/WELDER Must have previous experience. Risley Machining offers a good benefits program and wages to commensurate with experience. This is a f/t position with Please reply with resume full benefits. All uniforms, to: Jay Stojan safety equipment and tools 9620-109 St will be supplied. We also Grande Prairie, AB offer annual safety T8V 4E4 footwear contribution. Phone: (780) 538-8256 Candidates must apply on Fax: (780) 539-5447 line with resume on the JCI Email: website WWW. jay.stojan@gorisley.com johnsoncontrols.com careers SERVICEMAN position number 089373. Only successful candiPOSITION dates will be contacted. Mechanically inclined or heavy duty equipment Tired of Standing? apprentice Find something to sit on Year round employment in Classifieds Clean driver’s abstract Fax resume to Looking for a new pet? (403) 885 5137 Check out Classifieds to Email resume to find the purrfect pet. office@ccal.com

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ACADEMIC Express

Candidates will be required to have: - High School Diploma - Valid Alberta Class 4 Drivers license - Journeyman Electrical certification - Fire Alarm certification - WHMIS - First Aid training is preferred

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Johnson Controls

Requires Woodmaster Cabinets Ltd. Camp Shifts $19.50 -22.00 hourly - 40 SLOPED ROOFERS to start immediately for the hrs. per week. LABOURERS following position: Send resumes 5105 76A & FLAT ROOFERS St. Close, Suite 5 Red Journeyman Plumbers Deer, Alberta T4P 3M2; Valid Driver’s Licence by preferred. Fax or email Journeyman Gas Applywoodmaster.jobs@ info@goodmenroofing.ca Fitters canadaemail.net or (403)341-6722 Starting wage of $36/hr, or by fax to Big Horn Electric NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! 10% Vacation/Holiday Pay (403) 341-6343 and Controls Ltd. and benefits. Join our team of QUALIFIED Please fax resumes to First Choice Collision professionals! ELECTRICIANS 780-623-7451or email to Seeking Journeyman or ELECTRICAL and sales@cpandh.ca NEEDED 2nd /3rd year apprentices. INSTRUMENTATION Positions for body, prep The Tap House Pub & Grill JOURNEYMAN and CONCRETE FINISHER and refinishing technicians True Power Electric req’s full and part time APPRENTICES REQUIRED needed for our car and cooks. Apply with resume Requires We are currently recruiting Must have drivers license. light truck division. Top at 1927 Gaetz Avenue Residential exp. only for: Fax resume 403-782-2439 wages, bonus programs between 2-5 pm. Competitive wages Central and Northern and benefit package. Fax Start your career! & benefits. Alberta. resumes to Fax resume to: See Help Wanted Required Safety (403) 343-2160; e-mail 403-314-5599 Certificates: Trades choice2@telusplanet.net ESTABLISHED well known H2S Alive / First Aid or drop off in person @ #5, company looking for exp’d. JOURNEYMAN or PST / Fall Protection. 7493, 49th Avenue steel stud/drywall person candidates will 3rd Yr. Apprentice Established machine shop Successful Crescent, Red Deer. to work F/T hourly. possess excellent written Plumber/Gas Fitter looking for a Please fax resume to and verbal req’d for small shop in Something for Everyone 403-782-0610 email: Full Time Journeyman communication skills. Westaskiwin area. Everyday in Classifieds ben@tpil.ca Oilfield experience is an machinist. Competitive wages & asset. health plan. Submit LARGE commercial . proExperience in EXPERIENCED Qualified applicants are resumes to: ject, drywall, , steel stud, programming & operation invited to fax or email their Technician or willplmb@xplornet.com or t-bar, taping , long term of CNC machine required. resumes: Apprentice fax to: 780-312-2889 or work. Benefits, Offering 40 hr. week with Fax: 403-638-3688 Email: required for GM call 780-387-6087 403-588-4614, 588-4615 careers@bighornelectric.com dealership in Drumheller weekends off. Medical benefits, good Wages negotiable. COOPER ROOFING & working conditions. Apply by e-mail or in EXTERIORS requires a Trades Must have clean driving person & Swisco Ltd. SIDER/SLOPED ROOFER record. Please fax Valid Driver’s License Email or email resume to REQUIRED. Fax service manager. swiscoml@telus.net (403)346-7556 or email Email: 5610 - 57 St. resume to general@ bob.thomas@ St. Paul, AB cooperroofing.ca westerngmdrumheller.com Phone: 780-645-5310 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Fax: 403-823-7237

Teachers/ Tutors

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Trades

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info

www.rdpsd.ab.ca Applications should be directed to:

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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humanresources@rdpsd.ab.ca A current criminal record check and child intervention check will be required of all new employees.

If you are interested in a fast, fun and exciting opportunity in the hospitality industry, the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel is currently recruiting for:

Maintenance Manager

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

Responsible for supervising maintenance staff, and performing general building and property maintenance. This position will oversee electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and equipment, and coordinate the day to day operation of the maintenance department. If you have maintenance coordination experience, strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills, have knowledge of workplace compliance regulations and legislation and understand cost control measures then you may be the person we are looking for to lead our maintenance team. To apply email: kbaker@sheratonreddeer.com. Closing Date: 5:00 pm, December 19, 2012.

Invites applicants for:

JOURNEYMAN INSTRUMENTATION MECHANIC

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER This position will perform plumbing maintenance work at various Red Deer Public School locations.

The ideal candidate will have the following: • Journeymen Instrumentation Mechanic • Experience with Maintenance and/or plant facility work • CSTS • A team player • Excellent communication skills

STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted.

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Please note: This job posting closes on December 17th, 2012 STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Leanne Colby Fax # 403-342-6505 Email lcolby@studon.com

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Candidates will be required to have: - High School Diploma - Valid Alberta Class 4 Drivers License - Journeyman Plumbing Certification - Journeyman Gas Ticket over 1 million BTU’s - Backflow Prevention Certification - WHMIS - First Aid training is preferred

(Red Deer Area)

Truckers/ Drivers

Qualifications/Experience - 5 years experience in a commercial setting as a Journeyman Plumber - Knowledge of occupational and safety precautions of the position - Building Management Systems/HVAC - Knowledge of heating and ventilation systems

Hydrovac Truck Operators We are a busy & growing construction company looking for Hydrovac Truck Operators to join our busy team! Work around the Red Deer area for the winter.

Comprehensive benefit package offered upon hiring. 3 weeks vacation after the first year of employment. For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our website at:

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

www.rdpsd.ab.ca

Applications should be directed to

humanresources@rdpsd.ab.ca

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

Trades

RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 57, 58 & 58A ST & 58 AVE. Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE WEST PARK Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

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

850

We are currently hiring for the position of:

GRANDVIEW 75 Advocate $393/month $4725/yr. 1-1/2 hrs. per day

SITE SUPERINTENDENTS & FOREMEN

Millwright 1st Class / Refrigeration Operator Needed!

The ideal candidate will have the following: • Dedication to safety; reflected in practice and experience • A strong background in Electrical and Instrumentation • Supervisory experience with excellent communication & organizational skills • Comfortable with scheduling & planning • Strong computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs • Strong focus on customer satisfaction

STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted.

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Please note: This job posting closes on December 17th, 2012 STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Jon Skene Fax # 403-342-6505 Email: jskene@studon.com

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

General Duties: • Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment is an asset. • Alberta recognized trade certificate required. • You will be responsible for general, light maintenance and monitoring of Our Ammonia Based Refrigeration System / Training will be provided. With a job at Olymel you enjoy ... • Comprehensive Health and Benefit Plan • Public Transportation to and from the plant. • Possibility of progression within the company. • Paid work and safety orientation. • Discounts on retail prices for Olymel products (fresh and frozen pork/poultry and clothing). Wage - $34.68 / hr.

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB. Life in the towns of Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick at 403-314-4303

Did you know that Olymel is the biggest employer in Red Deer

JOIN THE TEAM! Please apply with your resume to: Ph: (403) 343-8700 Fax: (403) 309-7547 Email: apply@olymel.com

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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(Various Locations around Alberta)

“People Pride & Service”

NORMANDEAU Nash St. & Norris Close

E-mail or Fax resume to: Human Resources at 403-845-5370 276817L20

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

KENTWOOD Kilburn & Krause Crsc

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

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

This position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to those with a positive attitude and the ability to build strong and effective work relations. Sound written and verbal communication is a must as you will be required to interact with staff, students, parents and contractors. Candidate must be available for after hour callouts and an on call coverage rotation. Good physical stamina is required.

A current criminal record check and child intervention check will be required of all new employees.

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We are currently hiring for the position of:

“People Pride & Service”

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

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

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CIRCULATION 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

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

Service Runner (Part Time)

Do You: - Want extra income - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week) As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to delivery newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle is provided. Hours of shifts are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. or longer, and/or afternoon shifts Monday to Friday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.. Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. or longer Submit resume, indicating “Service Runner Position”, along with your drivers abstract immediately to: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com or mail to: Human Resources 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB. T4N 5G3 or fax to: 403-341-4772 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted. 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

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

Adams Close/ Adair Ave. BOWER AREA Baile Cl. /Boyce St. Beatty Crs./Barrett Dr. Brown Cl./Baird St Barrett Dr./Baird St

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

INGLEWOOD AREA

Parkland Funeral Home - Red Deer

Isbister Close Issard Close

We are currently looking for a mature person to help in the funeral home part-time.

LANCASTER AREA

Duties would include:

Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Lagrange Crsc

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Career Planning

WAREHOUSE Coordinator: Shipping/ Receiving exp. req’d, 12 volt wiring or automotive a/v knowledge a plus. Looking for selfmotivated individual with reliable transportation. Duties include inventory and accurate order fulfillment. Please email resume to: office.cdn@ zonedefensetruck.com or fax to: 403-340-0900

RED DEER WORKS

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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for all Albertans

offers a variety of

SAFETY COURSES

1500-1990

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

Auctions

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Children's Items

OILFIELD TICKETS

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

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The Town of Olds No collecting! Packages come ready for delivery! Also for the afternoon in Town of Penhold! Also afternoon delivery in Town of Springbrook 1 day per wk. No collecting!!

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Household Furnishings

MAPLE single bed mattress $100; single pedestal white desk $45 403-342-4543 MIRRORED pictures, Johnny Walker Scotch, Beefeater Dry Gin, Colt 45, matching bar tray $50/ea. or buy 3 and get tray free 587-272-2837

BUILDERS

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4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

2 BDRM. 4 appls. no pets. $800/mo. + d.d. 403-343-6609 3 BDRM. 4 appls. no pets. $900/mo. + d.d. 403-343-6609

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rentals

Suites

CLASSIFICATIONS

1 & 2 BDRM. APTS.

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

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Houses/ Duplexes

Condos/ Townhouses

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Clean, quiet bldg. Call 318-0901. GLENDALE 2 bdrm. $825, D.D. $825, 1 BDRM., $740, N/S, no pets, no partiers, avail immed.. 1-403-200-8175 LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

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SHOP for rent 50x80, big truck wash bay, & 2 small offices, 403-346-0890, 403-302-0169

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Warehouse Space

BRAND new 9900 sq. ft. ready for lease fall 2012 on Golden West Ave 358-3500 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

3190

Mobile Lot

LACOMBE new park, animal friendly. Your mobile or ours. 2 or 3 bdrm. Excellent 1st time home buyers. 403-588-8820 MOBILE HOME PAD, in Red Deer Close to Gaetz, 2 car park, Shaw cable incl. Sharon 403-550-8777

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Houses For Sale

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

HOLIDAY SPECIAL RISER HOMES

BLACKFALDS: 2 bdrm. 2 bath, dbl. att. garage. $325,000. 2 bdrm. 2 bath. $297,900. LACOMBE: 3 bdrm. 2 bath, att. garage, walk-out. $240,000. Inclds. all fees. Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

Condos/ Townhouses

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HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIAL RISER HOMES DON’T MISS OUT!

3 bdrm., 2 bath townhouse in Lacombe. Walk-out, front att. garage. Many upgrades. 1 left. $240,000 incl. all fees. Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

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OPPOSITE HOSPITAL Acreages

Large 2 bdrm. apt., balcony No pets. $775. avail. Jan. 1. 403-346-5885

3090

Rooms For Rent

7 ACRES, all utilities, road, quonset, greenhounse antique home $353,000. Near Red Deer, great for horses, 403-227-5132

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3040

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CLUBS & GROUPS

HORSES WANTED: broke, un-broke, or unwanted. 403-783-0303 WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912

Newly Renovated Mobile Home

HEALTH & FITNESS

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Horses

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Newly Reno’d Mobile

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Stores/ Commercial

3040

TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300

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2000-2290

Manufactured Homes

ROOM $600. Blackfalds. 2 bdrm. townhouse in RD All incld’d, furn. 588-2564 5 appls., 2 parking stalls, NEW George Foreman rounfinished bsmt. $975 ROOMS FOR RENT, tisserie never used $35; N/S, no pets. 403-505-7545 close to uptown. Employed original large charcoal gentleman Rent $425/mo, 2 BDRM. townhouse/ paintings, aboriginal prints, s.d. $250, 403-350-4712 2 @ $15/ea, 3 @25/ea., condo, 5 appls., 2 blocks from Collicutt Centre. various Christmas porce$1200/mo. + utils, incl. lain pieces 4@ 15/ea. Manufactured condo fees. 403-346-4868 403-986-6566 Homes SWISS 8” ice auger $35; AVAIL. Jan. 1, 3 bdrm. townhouse, 4 appl., hard403-728-3375 wood, 2 parking stalls, close to shopping & Pets & schools. $1075 + util. + d.d 403-506-0054 Supplies FRESHLY painted 3 Bdrm. 20 GAL. fish tank, Hartz, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appls,, n/s, still in box. $35. no pets, avail. now, Deer 403-227-2976 Park 403-391-1740

Manufactured Homes

BALLOON RIDES

CLASSIFICATIONS

1760

ELECTRIC panel w/dbl. D forward & reverse control, breaker and reset box, $200 403-728-3375

Please deliver resumes to Parkland Funeral Home 6287 - 67A Street, Red Deer.

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

AGRICULTURAL

BOWER 1/2 duplex, Avail. Jan 1. 403-347-0163 SYLVAN, avail .immed. 2 2 M A N F I S H I N G H U T, bdrm. + hide-a-bed, incl., $150. (403)782-3278 cable, dishes, bedding, all utils. $1000 /mo. 40’ FREE Standing Tower, 403- 880-0210 never been erected. $200. 403-728-3375

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

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

SHOPPING

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

VACATIONS

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

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

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

COMPUTER REPAIR

WEB DESIGN

www.albertacomputerhygiene.com

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AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

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Household Appliances

Misc. for Sale

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NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for

NO! NO! On warranty $275. 403-227-2976

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Transfer the deceased to funeral homes. Clean and drive funeral vehicles Clean funeral home and general maintenance duties Assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned. Greet people at the funeral home and answer telephones $15.00 per hour

ASSOCIATIONS

KIDS/PETS OK

3 bdrms. 2 baths, fenced yard, safe/quiet/trees. $1200/mo. DoylesRentals@ gmail.com text/call 403-358-9999

1700

WANTED

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

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3030

FREE range naturally Dogs raised turkey, gov’t. KITSON CLOSE inspected, skinless, newer exec. 3 bdrm. boneless turkey breast bi-level townhouse 1447 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd, $5.99/lb, turkey breast miniature pups, 6 mos. 1M, sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, steaks $5.99/lb, ground blinds, lg. balcony, fenced 1F, shots and dewormed. turkey $5.99/lb, in rear, front/rear parking, $250/ea. 780-372-2387 drumsticks avail. $10/pkg. no dogs, rent $1395 Germane Market Gardens, FREE Husky X puppies SD $1000. n/s Avail. 2M, 3 F 403-396-7771 Gail 403-843-6864 immed. & 2 for Jan. 2 403-304-7576 / 347-7545 LABRA DOODLE PUPS F 1 $700; F1 B $900 Kyte/Kelloway Cres. 2 YR health Guaranteed. Firewood Lovely 3 level exec. awesome bloodlines, 3 bdrm. townhouse ready now until Christmas 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, AFFORDABLE Hold with deposit. concrete patio, blinds, Ph. 403-919-1370 Homestead Firewood front/rear parking, no dogs, 306-792-2113 Spruce, Pine, Birch Spilt, Dry. n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 www.furfettishfarm.ca 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Avail. Jan. 2 POMERANIAN white pups, 403-304-7576 or 347-7545 FIREWOOD 347-7211 2F, 1M, 403-227-5105 bluegrassnursery.com SOUTHWOOD PARK www.diamondicepoms.com 3110-47TH Avenue, FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, Poplar. Can deliver Travel generously sized, 1 1/2 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 baths, fenced yards, Packages Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner full bsmts. 403-347-7473, BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Sorry no pets. TRAVEL ALBERTA del. Lyle 403-783-2275 www.greatapartments.ca Alberta offers SOMETHING SPLIT Dry Firewood. DeRiverfront Estates for everyone. livery avail (403)845-8989 Deluxe 3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, Make your travel bi-level townhouse, 5 appls, plans now. blinds, large balcony, Health & no pets, n/s, $1195 Beauty or $1220 along the river. SD $1000. avail. *NEW!* Asian Relaxation Jan. 2 Massage Downtown RD 403-304-7576 347-7545 587-377-1298 Open Mon.Fri. daily 11am - 6 pm.

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

Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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

Condos/ Townhouses

1900

WASH stand $200 587-272-2837

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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.

1520

CURVED glass curio cabinet 60”h $200 587-272-2837

to meet your needs.

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

1830

Cats

1660

CLASSIFICATIONS Antiques & Art

OILFIELD SERVICES INC.

Employment Training

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900

(across from Totem) Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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Farmers' Market

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Misc. Help

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Misc. Help

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Accounting

1010

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

Cleaning

1070

JOYEUX NOEL All washed up Cleaning Services. 1 Call Cleans it All 587-272-1999, 403-596-5007

is expanding its facility to double production.

Contractors

- Concrete Finishers - Carpenters/Woodworkers

OVERHEAD DOORS & operators installed 391-4144 272825K19-L30

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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EDEN 587-877-7399 10am-midnight EROTICAS PLAYMATES Girls of all ages 598-3049 www.eroticasplaymates.net LEXI, Blonde, Babe, No Agency Fees 403-396-8884 LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Handyman Services

1200

BUSY B’S HANDYMAN SERVICES LTD. Res/Comm.Reno’s, repair BRIAN’S DRYWALL and more. Give us a buzz Framing, drywall, taping, @ 403-598-3857 textured & t-bar ceilings, 36 yrs exp. Ref’s. 392-1980 Free quotes. WCB, insured. F & J Renovations. We do it all. Good rates and DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your references available so call John at 403-307-3001 reno needs. 403-506-4301 jbringleson@shaw.ca

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

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

1100

Escorts

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

Massage Therapy

1280

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

Massage Therapy

1280

Misc. Services

1290

Gentle Touch Massage 4919 50 St. New rear entry, lots of parking 403-341-4445 LINDA’S CHINESE MASSAGE Grand Opening #3 IRONMAN Scrap Metal 4820-47 Ave. 403-986-1550 Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinMASSAGE ABOVE ALL ery, vehicles and industrial. WALK-INS WELCOME Serving central Alberta. 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 403-318-4346 TRADITIONAL CHINESE MASSAGE, new girls, 4606 48 Ave. Open 7 Painters/ a.m.- 9 p.m. 7 days a wk. Decorators Phone 403-986-1691

1310

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

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801.

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

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 E5

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SUV's

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

New Executive

3 bdrm. 2 bath HOME in Red Deer. Immediate possession 10 yr warranty. Own it for $1345/mo. OAC 2008 HONDA RIDGELINE 403-346-3100, 347-5566 RT 4X4, $19888 348-8788 Sport & Import

4160

Lots For Sale

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe. Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or subtrades who wish to become 2007 JEEP Grand home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820 Cherokee AWD $15888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Investment Opportunities

4180

Looking for business partners. Low investment and quick return on investment. Apply to: cneaves @shaw.ca for more info

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2007 CADILLAC Escalade AWD, lthr.,rear air, sunroof, $27888, 348-8788 Sport & Import

wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Cars

5030

2006 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer htd. lthr., sunroof, DVD, $16,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2 0 11 C H E V C A M A R O 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON 2SS/RS, LS3, 6 speed, FWD,106300 kms, $6888 2 1 0 4 k m s $ 3 6 , 8 8 8 348-8788 Sport & Import 348-8788 Sport & Import

Trucks

5050

2008 TOYOTA YARIS FWD, 62709 kms, $10888 348-8788 Sport & Import 2010 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT Power Wagon 4X4, hemi, winch, $26888 3488788 Sport & Import

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE FWD, $10888, 7620-50 Ave, Sport & Import 2007 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 4X4, $19888 7620- 50 AVE, Sport & Import 2007 F350 55,000 km, 4x4, ext.. cab, L/B $16,500 ,403-340-1475 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.0T FWD, 4 cyl. turbo, $10,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2004 DODGE Dakota S p o r t 4 X 4 , V- 8 , $ 8 8 8 8 348- 8788 Sport & Import 2005 CHRYSLER Crossfire LTD, 6 speed, htd. lthr., $11888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2001 DODGE Ram 1500. Q/cab. loaded 403-596-6995 1991 FORD Ranger E/C. V6, 5 spd., not bad shape, $1250, 403-304-5035 2005 CHRYSLER 300 lthr, 64,690 kms, $12,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

Snowmobiles

5170

2004 ROADSPORT sled trailer. 22’x96”. 2 - 3500 lb axles w/brakes, new decking. $2700 obo. 403-350-6470

2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GLS diesel, $9888 348-8788 Sport & Import 2 BDRM. 1240 sq. ft 1-1/2 baths, Blackfalds, fenced, $900. Avail. Jan. 1. 403-357-7326

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Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

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

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

www.garymoe.com

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

has relocated to

WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

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SUV's

2008 SUZUKI SX4 FWD, 89106 kms, $7888 3488788 Sport & Import

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Power struggle brewing behind Chavez facade of unity BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CARACAS, Venezuela — Hugo Chavez’s most influential allies are projecting an image of unity while the president recovers from cancer surgery in Cuba, standing side-by-side and pledging to uphold his socialist movement no matter what happens. But with Chavez’s outlook darkened, some Venezuelans believe power struggles are brewing between ambitious lieutenants long in the president’s shadow. One-man rule has been the glue holding together Chavez’s movement, and he hadn’t groomed any clear successor until he surprised Venezuelans with the announcement last weekend that if cancer forced him from office he wanted his vice-president, Nicolas Maduro, to take over. The president’s diverse “Chavismo” movement includes groups from radical leftists to moderates, and longhidden divisions could flare, at least behind-the-scenes, if Chavez is no longer in charge. “In politics, everything is possible,” said Gustavo Chourio, a bookseller in downtown Caracas, adding that he expects conflict between Maduro and National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello. Maduro leads a civilian-political wing that is considered to be closely aligned with Cuba’s communist government. Cabello, a former military officer, is thought to have strong ties to the military — a relationship he highlighted when he spoke at a Mass for Chavez held at Venezuela’s largest military base. Analysts agree that political battles are likely, if not inevitable. “It is almost certain that an intense power struggle is already under way

within Chavismo,” said Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue think-tank in Washington. Shifter said key figures in the president’s camp, including Maduro and Cabello, have long had to suppress personal ambition as Chavez monopolized decision-making. “With Chavez no longer on the scene, and the power vacuum exposed, the situation becomes extremely unpredictable,” Shifter said. “The fact that Maduro is Chavez’s designated successor gives him the upper hand for the time being, but that is unlikely to last long. The others vying for power are wily and ruthless. From the outset, the Chavez regime has been about power — including lots of money — and now all of that is up for grabs.” Maduro and Cabello, for their part, showed a united front this week by appearing together at events along with other Cabinet ministers and military commanders. Speaking alongside Cabello and Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez on Wednesday, Maduro said: “We’re more united than ever.” The 58-year-old Chavez underwent his fourth cancer-related operation Tuesday after announcing that tests had found the illness had come back despite previous operations, chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The government said Friday that Chavez’s recovery had been “slow but progressive” after suffering complications in surger, and that he had spoken with his family. If Chavez were to die or be unable to continue in office, the constitution says new elections should be held within 30 days. If that happened before Chavez’s Jan. 10 swearing-in, the president of the National Assembly would take over temporarily until elections were held.

Before his surgery, Chavez acknowledged such a scenario. He said on television Saturday night, with Maduro and Cabello seated beside him, that if he was unable to continue as president, Maduro should be elected to take his place and lead the socialist movement. That appearance by Chavez, during a quick trip home after 10 days of treatment in Havana, was an indication that jostling for power had already begun, said Adam Isacson, an analyst at the Washington Office on Latin America think-tank . “If there were consensus, Chavez would not have found it necessary to fly home from Havana last weekend, in the middle of delicate medical treatments, to publicly name a successor,” Isacson said. In the short-term, he said, Chavez’s allies know it’s in their best interest to fall in behind Maduro if a new election is called, and the president’s endorsement could give Maduro enough clout to lead for months or years. “Instability could come later, if President Chavez dies and the new leader of Chavismo lacks his charisma and ability to hold the coalition together,” Isacson said. “At that point, Chavismo would be likely to splinter.” For now, though, many of Chavez’s supporters seem united in their concern and sympathy. On the streets of Caracas, the government put up new banners on lampposts this week reading: “Now more than ever, with Chavez.” The president’s supporters wrote and painted get-well messages for him on a giant banner in downtown Caracas on Friday. Many said that even though he seems to face long odds in his fight against cancer, they still hold out hope he might recover.

Justice department urges court to dismiss lawsuit over killing of U.S.-born al-Qaida cleric ‘HE DIRECTED THE FAILED ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP AN AIRPLANE ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN 2009’

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The Obama administration urged a federal court Friday to dismiss a damage lawsuit over the drone-strike killings of three U.S. citizens in Yemen last year, including an al-Qaida cleric. In a court filing, the Justice Department said the issue is best handled by the government’s political branches, not the judiciary. U.S.-born al-Qaida leader Anwar alAwlaki and Samir Khan, an al-Qaida propagandist, were killed in a drone strike in September 2011. Al-Awlaki’s son, Abdulrahman, was killed the following month. The lawsuit filed by relatives of the three charged that senior CIA and military officials violated the Constitution and international law when they authorized strikes by the unmanned drones. It named as defendants Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, thenCIA Director David Petraeus and two commanders in the military’s Special Operations forces. The suit seeks unspecified compensatory damages. “Courts repeatedly have recognized that the political branches, with few exceptions, have both the responsibility for — and the oversight of — the defence of the nation and the conduct of armed conflict abroad,” the Justice Department said. “The judiciary

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rarely interferes in such arenas. In this case, plaintiffs ask this court to take the extraordinary step of substituting its own judgment for that of the executive.” The government said the lawsuit is “rife with separation-of-powers, national defence, military, intelligence and diplomatic concerns. Judicial restraint is particularly appropriate here, where plaintiffs seek non-statutory damages from the personal resources of some of the highest officials in the U.S.” The lawsuit was filed in July by Nasser al-Awlaki — Anwar’s father and Abdulrahman’s grandfather — and by Sarah Khan, Khan’s mother. They are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for constitutional Rights. The suit claimed that none of those killed posed a concrete, specific and imminent threat of serious physical injury; that “means short of lethal force” were available; and that the government did not take “all feasible measures to protect bystanders.” “Plaintiffs thus invite this court to determine whether an individual in Yemen whom the executive branch

had already declared a leader of an organized armed enemy group, and a foreign operative of that group, posed a sufficient threat to the United States and its citizens to warrant the alleged use of missile strikes abroad within the context of an armed conflict and the executive’s national self-defence mission,” the Justice Department responded. The government said that situation was rife with political questions. “A judicial finding that the alleged strikes were illegal would show a lack of deference regarding policy choices made by the political branches,” the government said. “It would take the judiciary well beyond its traditional role and would thrust it into the realm of policymaking.” At the time of the September 2011 drone attack, President Barack Obama had declared al-Awlaki’s killing a “major blow” to al-Qaida’s most dangerous affiliate and had called him “the leader of external operations for al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.” “He directed the failed attempt to blow up an airplane on Christmas Day in 2009,” Obama said referring to an incident at Detroit.

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