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BY DEAN BENNETT THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The Alberta government has announced changes to electricity rules aimed at giving consumers a break from high power bills and ensure value for money on future big-ticket power lines. Energy Minister Ken Hughes said that utilities that sell power to two out of every three Albertans on the socalled regulated rate option will now be able to buy the juice four months ahead of time, rather than on the old deadline of six weeks. Hughes said that will bring more cost certainty for companies, and reduce the risk of price spikes brought on by heat waves or cold snaps. Albertans “want the lights to go on, and they want a fair price for their power,” Hughes told a legislature news conference Tuesday. “There will be less (price) fluctuation, and overall prices are being managed as tightly as possible.” Hughes also announced that an 11-month freeze on the administrative portion of power bills, instituted to coincide with a review of the pricing system, is now being lifted. Any fee hikes held in abeyance since last February will now be added to power bills, but over a graduated period to avoid price “shock,” he said. Hughes couldn’t quantify the cost to consumers from the fee thaw, but said it will be “very modest.” Hughes made the announcement as part of his department’s response to an independent panel report on the electricity pricing system. The report by the Retail Market Review Committee was commissioned last February by Premier Alison Redford to look for long-term solutions to power bills. About one-third of Alberta’s power customers buy their power on fixed contracts through private retailers under the province’s deregulated system. The remaining two-thirds have not signed up for a contract and, by default, buy their electricity at the government-mandated regulated rate option, which has been susceptible to steep rises in price. Hughes said he rejected the committee’s suggestion to eliminate the regulated rate option. He said some Albertans don’t see the need to sign fixed contracts and he doesn’t believe it’s the government’s job to force them. Hughes also announced that the arm’s-length Alberta Utilities Commission will have greater authority to review the costs associated with new power lines, given that taxpayers foot the bill for the projects. The government came under fire for green-lighting three major multibillion-dollar power lines last year that critics say are not needed. One line is near Edmonton, while the other two run north-south down the eastern and western sides of the province. The lines bypassed the normal public needs assessment because they were deemed critical infrastructure by former premier Ed Stelmach. Hughes said the transmission companies will now be forced to prove all the related costs for the projects are necessary. Under the old rules, consumers had to show why they believed the costs were unreasonable. “We are shifting the burden of proof,” said Hughes. Vittoria Bellissimo of the Industrial Power Consumers Association of Alberta said utilities commission oversight is critical, and might have prevented the three lines from getting approved all at once.

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Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees keep a security vehicle from entering the parking lot at the Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge complex while also stopping a security van thought to be transporting replacement workers off the property Tuesday afternoon. BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Despite bitter cold, AUPE strikers had toasty hands and toes as they walked the Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge picket line for the second day on Tuesday. “We’ve got hand warmers, foot warmers. Residents brought them out. Brought us some coffee, some doughnuts,” said Cherie Lamb of Penhold, a full-time kitchen employee at the Red Deer seniors facility. About 35 Alberta Union of Public Employees members were on picketline duty at 3 p.m. on day two of the strike/lockout. “We were scheduled to come out first thing this morning. We came out here, but it was just far too cold with the windchill to carry on without endangering the employees.” They were back at 1 p.m. Staff intend to picket from 6 a.m. to

6 p.m. daily, depending on the weather. Nearly 130 licensed practical nurses, health-care aides and other staff walked off the job on Monday after contract talks failed. AUPE rejected Symphony Senior Living’s demand for the right to terminate any employee without cause. Symphony argued it was a matter of having the ability to remove a worker for non-cause Deron Bilous reasons such as lack of empathy, passion or dedication to seniors. Lamb said she just wants a fair contract and termination without cause is a huge concern.

“It would be nice to walk in there and not have to walk on eggshells wondering if I’m next on their list,” Lamb said. “I’d like to know my job is secure.” Symphony, a privately owned and operated seniors care facility located at 3100 22nd St., has 152 suites with a total of 157 residents. Symphony has been contracted to provide 49 care beds for Alberta Health Services. But last week, Symphony announced it is cancelling that contract over the coming year. The contract includes 40 assisted-living beds for dementia patients, four assisted-living beds for non-dementia patients and five transition beds for people coming out of hospital. Deron Bilous, NDP MLA for Edmonton-Beverely-Clareview, said Symphony is a company that’s been getting subsidized by the government and refuses to pass that money on to staff.

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Cold weather a temporary inconvenience BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF The cold that beset much of Alberta on Monday should leave just as quickly as it arrived, according to Environment Canada. An arctic ridge of high pressure and wind chills reaching -40C rolled through Central Alberta on Tuesday morning. Bill McMurtry, an Environment Canada meteorologist, said temperatures have dropped as low as they are going to go in this weather system. “It has allowed for some quite cold air to move down from the north across the province,” said McMurtry. “On the leading edge of that cold air, there is some very strong winds associated with that.” Included in that air mass was some snow on Monday evening and a mix-

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As if walking a picket line is not bad enough for locked-out employees of the Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge the bone chilling cold coupled with the wind made their day even more uncomfortable. Laurel Fiege, left, and Val Jugueta bundled up in multiple layers of clothing, hats scarves and mitts to take on the cold Tuesday. ture of blowing snow warnings for some areas, including Red Deer and areas to the east of Red Deer, as well as wind chill warnings for areas north

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Council kicks off multiplex project BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake town council has cleared the way to begin work on getting the community behind a major recreation redevelopment. Council approved the terms of reference for the task force that will face the job of pulling the ambitious $16.5-million multiplex redevelopment project together. Terms of reference have also been approved for the multiplex fundraising committee, which will face the job of raising millions of dollars in support for the project from local sports groups, sponsors, surrounding communities and other donors. Council first looked at the terms of reference two weeks ago. But council opted to hold off approval to ensure that it was clear that community fundraising was a must for the project to proceed. Local groups and sponsors will be looked to for $2.5 million. Several councillors expressed doubts that the provincial and federal governments could be counted on for much financial help given current fiscal belt tightening. The town is proposing to borrow $7.9 million for the redevelopment and to tap into another $4.5 million in reserves and government grants. It is also hoped that more than $3 million will be pledged by neighbouring municipalities whose residents would use the facility. Approved terms of reference outline clearly that if fundraising falls short, the project could be cancelled or delayed. Also, the terms reinforce that the decision to proceed with each stage of the project rests with town council. The task force will include two members of council, representatives from a number of local sports groups, seniors, three members of the public and senior town staff. Representatives from neighbouring summer villages and counties could also be included depending on their involvement. Sylvan Lake communications co-ordinator Joanne Gaudet said “pretty much every kind of check and balance is in place” to ensure council can step in and stop the project if funding falls short or other obstacles arise. Council also wanted clarification that any drawings or designs created can be used later, even if the project is delayed, to ensure money is not wasted. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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STRIKE: Health-care workers over-worked “The bottom line for a corporation is to earn a profit. The bottom line of a publicly-run, publiclyfunded facility is to care for its residents. If it’s a privately-run facility, care is important. It’s not their No. 1 priority,” said Bilous who came to the picket line on behalf of the NDP to show support and solidarity for striking staff. Working in health care in Alberta is already tough enough, he said. “A lot of health-care workers are over-worked. They are suffering from stress from the burden. And there are some that are leaving the province. They do get paid a little bit more in our province, but at the same time we have a higher cost of living.” He said if Alberta charged a fair share for oil royalties and addressed the flat tax system, the province would have the dollars to fund the services Albertans have come to depend upon. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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One person suffered minor injuries and two others walked away from a plane crash at the Three Hills Airport on Tuesday morning. Three Hills RCMP said the small plane was travelling from La Crete in Northern Alberta with three on board when it tried to land in inclement weather at the airport about 100 km southeast of Red Deer at 9:15 a.m. The plane landed short of the runway, but came to rest on the runway, damaging the landing gear and left wing of the aircraft. One passenger suffered minor injuries and was taken to Three Hills with pain in his chest area. The pilot and another passenger were not injured. Three Hills RCMP, fire and EMS attended the scene to provide assistance. The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified and will attend the crash scene. Local authorities were dealing with a fuel leak from the plane, which had to be cleaned up to prevent any contamination.

Sending PM’s armoured limos to India cost $1M BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Conservative government is defending the $1 million cost of flying armoured vehicles to India for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, saying it was a security decision by the RCMP. Harper’s use of an armour-plated car and SUV bearing Canadian licence plates during his November tour of Agra, Bangalore, Chandigarh and New Delhi prompted New Democrats to formally inquire about the cost. The final tally of $1,061,448 was produced this week as parliamentarians returned to Ottawa following a six-week break. McMurtry. McMurtry said once wind chills get as low as -40C, exposed skin can freeze in five to 10 minutes. “You really have to take the appropriate precautions,” said McMurtry. “If you have to be outdoors, dress appropriately, and if you are outdoors, limit the amount of time you are spending there so you aren’t staying out for extended periods of time.” Pets are also vulnerable to frostbite and their time outside should also be limited in extreme cold weather situations. Travellers should bring a safety kit in case of emergency, including additional clothing and blankets. Unlike typical December and January cold snaps, this one is anticipated to leave Alberta almost as quickly as it arrived. “They tend to last for five to seven days,” said McMurtry. “This one is going to be moving off quite quickly. Today (Tuesday) is the worst we’re going to see.” With some flurries, adding up to a couple centimetres, expected today and some cooler temperatures, McMurtry said there is a warming trend starting Thursday and moving in by Friday. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

ELECTRICITY: Treating the COLD: Very high wind chill symptom, not the disease “We’re seeing some significant weather out there, some very high wind chills, approaching the -40-degree value over a good portion of the province,” said

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erything built at the same time. That’s just a recipe for disaster,” said Bellissimo. Wildrose critic Joe Anglin said Hughes is treating a symptom, but not the underlying disease of an energy-rich province paying some of the highest power bills in Canada. “I applaud the minister for making the decision to raise the amount of time that a retail company can purchase electricity,” said Anglin. “(But) that’s got nothing to do with the volatility. All that volatility is actually in the wholesale market. “That’s the one that kills consumers.” Anglin also said that given administrative costs can end up being as much as half a power bill, the post-freeze cost to consumers may not be as “modest” as Hughes promised. NDP Leader Brian Mason said the entire process is just one more Band-Aid on a system that has seen nothing but confusion and price spikes since portions of it were needlessly privatized more than a decade ago. “Only regulating prices, starting with consumer prices, will ensure that Albertans can turn on the switch, have a bill that they understand, the light comes on, and they’re paying the lowest possible price,” said Mason. “That’s all, I think, consumers need to do or should have to do. “They shouldn’t have to become experts in hedging and so on in order to pay their electricity bill.” Liberal critic Kent Hehr said the extended buying window is a step in the right direction, but said the larger problem of hefty bills for consumers remains. “What we need here is a market that works,” said Hehr.

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Lance Douglas, CEO and president of O-Net, talks about the possibilities the new ultra high speeds available to Olds with the new fibre optic service at the service’s launch Tuesday. and phone service. Prices are $99 a month for ultraband Internet with one phone line and $179 a month for ultraband Internet and three lines for small and medium businesses. Residences are $170 a month for ultraband Internet, one phone line and TV. Prices include equipment and installation. All customers pay a $97 sign-up fee. Bolt ons, an array of additional services, are also available. Lance Douglas, O-Net’s chief executive officer and president, said download speeds of 100 megabytes to one gigabyte per second enable users to “change the way they live, work, learn and play. “We’re looking at the next level of opportunity here,” he said, since such speeds and large “cloud” storage levels mean the data are moving, not people,

Nenshi supports Keystone pipeline BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Calgary’s mayor says both government and the oil industry have dropped the ball when it comes to promoting TransCanada Corp.’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Naheed Nenshi recently returned from a world economic forum in Switzerland. He says discussions about the project made it clear to him that Canada has not done a good enough job of winning over global leaders. Nenshi says he has become an advocate of the pipeline because Calgarybased TransCanada’s (TSX:TRP) project is key to his city’s economy. The $7.6-billion pipeline would carry bitumen from Alberta’s oilsands to refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Environmental groups have put enormous pressure on the U.S. government not to approve Keystone. Nenshi says the case in favour of the pipeline is complex and Canada needs

to do a better job at promoting it. “I think it’s a terrible shame that this one-metre-in-diameter pipeline is being asked to carry all of the sins of the carbon economy,” Nenshi said. “In fact, I think that some of the protests against the pipeline are deeply misdirected.” The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says it welcomes Nenshi’s support. “I am very pleased to have the mayor be an advocate for it. He is going to be having important conversations with important people,” said spokesman Travis Davies. But Davies appears to disagree with Nenshi on one point: “I think industry and governments a have been very active in making the case for this project.” The state of Nebraska recently dropped its opposition to Keystone after the governor said he would allow the pipeline to travel through the state along a revised path. The project’s fate is now with the U.S. State Department.

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Man gets eight years for killing and dismembering woman who woke him EDMONTON — A 28-year-old Edmonton man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for stabbing and dismembering a woman more than a year ago. Joshua Houle got six years for manslaughter and another two years for performing an indignity to a body. Court was told that after an evening of drinking together, Houle killed Misty Ward on New Year’s Eve 2011. He had fallen asleep on the couch and when Ward went to wake him, he was startled and stabbed her in the neck with a steak knife. Court was told that in a panicked state, Houle then began to dismember her body. Ward’s family says they are devastated by the length of Houle’s sentence, calling it “a slap in the face.” The Crown had been asking for a sentence closer to 10 years. “After this day she can rest now because he got his so-called punishment,” said Misty’s sister, Nicole Ward. “I have to forgive him and eventual-

ly I think I will because what else can I do?” added her mother, Violet Ward.

Lawyers for three Albertans who had driver’s licences suspended in court EDMONTON — Three people who lost their driver’s licences under Alberta’s new impaired driving law want them back pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge. Lawyers for the three were in an Edmonton court seeking to have the licence suspensions stayed. Since last July, drivers who are pulled over and blow over .08 have their vehicles impounded for three days and lose their licences until their cases are resolved in court. Lawyer Fred Kozak has said he plans to argue that the law presumes guilt and violates people’s charter rights by suspending their licences indefinitely. Kozak has said it could take a year before the constitutional challenge is heard. There is no word on when the court will rule on the stay applications.

enabling local companies to grow and attracting new residents to Olds who can work from home. Not every Olds home or business has O-Net access yet. The company divided the town into 11 service areas and only six centred around commercial areas have fibre optic service. “We’ll have fibre to every property line by this summer,” said Gustafson. Sales are going well, said O-Net marketing manager Nathan Kusiek. “Hundreds have signed up, but connections were a problem at the end of the construction season.” More information on O-Net is available online at www.o-net.ca. rfiedler@reddeeradvocate.com

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EDMONTON — Police say voyeurism charges are pending against a 28-year-old man who was tackled by bystanders outside Edmonton’s University Hospital. A CTV News crew filming for another story caught the drama as a woman chased the man through the building, yelling for help. She alleges the man had been videotaping women in a bathroom at the hospital. Her cries sparked quick action by a couple of men who gave chase, then tackled the suspect and held him until police could arrive. Police say the man will also be charged with failing to comply with a probation order.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Police Service has fired a constable for misconduct. Police said in a news release that charges of deceit, discreditable conduct and insubordination against Lori Lamb were proven in a disciplinary hearing in December. She was also found guilty of providing false information in an information to obtain a search warrant, and to professional standards branch investigators during the internal investigation. Lamb was a 15-year member of the force. The disciplinary hearing began in October and Lamb was assigned to administrative duties during the process. Police did not give details about what Lamb did.

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O-Net, Canada’s fastest, community-owned fibre optic Internet network, is open for business. Olds businesses and residents can buy the ultra high-speed service after the company launched its services at the community’s TransCanada Theatre Tuesday. “Eight-and-a-half years of persistence, dedication and passion have culminated today,” said O-Net board chair Joe Gustafson. O-Net is the marketing brand of Olds Fibre Ltd., the private company owned by the Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development, made up of the Olds Agricultural Society, Olds and District Chamber of Commerce, Olds College and Town of Olds. Eight public and two associate members, Mountain View County and Chinooks Edge School District, make up the institute, which also provides electricity through Mountain View Power, an electrical supplier whose profits are put back into the community. Institute vice-chairman Dan Daley told the crowd of 125 gathered for the launch the institute was “framed by citizens of common vision for developing a sustainable community. “O-Net is the result of countless hours of community volunteers and O-Net employees,” he said, adding the venture dovetails neatly with the institute’s goals of cultural, economic, governance, social and environmental development. Gustafson, an institute technology committee member, said the idea of a community network grew after existing Internet providers declined to provide fibre optic service in 2005. “In our naiveté, we thought we could just buy a big extension cord and plug it in,” he said, adding a 2008 $2.5-million provincial grant kickstarted development. “We were the first: we had to ferret out everything” since no other Canadian community had done anything on this scale before. “We now have a profitable and replicable model for other communities we can share our story with,” he said, thanking the Town of Olds for its $6-million loan and securing a $4-million line of credit after private investors backed out. Olds mayor Judy Dahl said O-Net is a “shared community foundation that sets in motion a rich seed for economic development.” She encouraged businesses and residents to “pay it forward and invest it back” since Olds Fibre Ltd. profits are returned to the community. Service Alberta Minister Manmeet Bhullar praised the effort, saying Olds is “breaking down barriers to connectivity (and) leading the province.” O-Net subscription packages offer Internet, TV

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Why the economic panic? Back during the last provincial election campaign, newly-chosen Progressive Conservative Party Leader Alison Redford was in the fight of her party’s life. A whole lot of people didn’t think the Tories would actually receive its usual coronation. That meant Redford had to spend time with the lowest of political life forms — that being newspaper editorial boards in small centres. I’ve been doing this job for a long time, and the only other sitting (or even GREG campaigning) NEIMAN premier who wasted an hour with the likes of me was Ed Stelmach, and he said nothing of substance in that hour. That’s one whole hour she will never get back, and one which I will not likely forget. Details on what was said are muddled by poor memory and worse archiving of interview notes, but one detail does stand out, because I challenged her on it. She said then that Alberta was losing more than $100 million a month of potential energy revenue, due to a lack of pipeline capacity. I was wondering if I heard her cor-

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rectly, so I asked her to say it again. Redford affirmed that, yes, that was what she said, and her press secretary promised to get back to me with exact figures, if I wanted them. Over a hundred million a month. And today, that adds up to about $6 billion annually in provincial revenue that could have been collected if Alberta’s oilsands could recover that “price bubble” the premier referred to last week. That’s the discount on oilsands bitumen below the benchmark West Texas Intermediate price of oil. The final figures for 2012 have just been posted, and the WTI, averaged for all of 2012, was $95.07. The last budget was based on a 12-month average of $99.25. The cost of the “bubble” is beyond my capacity to guess because it changes every day, but Alberta Finance Minister Doug Horner recently told the Calgary Chamber of Commerce that it has reached as high as $47 a barrel. The average discount is reported to have been about $10 more than what the government had budgeted for last year, which was just under a $16-perbarrel discount. That’s the difference between WTI and the real price of Alberta bitumen. The concern for the province is that we (the resource owners) only get royalties on the bitumen price. Even though nobody buys bitumen — nobody can, it won’t flow through a pipe. In fact, hardly anybody buys the diluted bitumen that is proposed to flow through the proposed Northern Gate-

way pipeline to the West Coast and then to China. Even that is too crude a product for buyers — and is considered too costly to transport profitably. Right now, there is no such thing as a major pipeline carrying dilbit, or diluted bitumen, much less a double pipeline carrying the diluent back to the source, like Northern Gateway is supposed to be. What the pipelines are carrying today is semi-processed West Canadian Select, a partially upgraded synthetic crude that operators like Syncrude or Alsands can almost make to order. The differential on that is less, but Alberta still only gets royalties based on the price of raw, dry bitumen that nobody buys. Even at that, bitumen royalties accounted for fully 10 per cent of all provincial revenue in the budget year 2010-2011. At this time last year, prognosticators were saying that bitumen royalties would cover 20 per cent of all government revenues by 2014-2015. These days, bitumen is worth about $50 a barrel, and we owners get something like 4.7 per cent of that, on projects that have not yet fully recovered their cost. At $50 a barrel, minus royalties and production costs, it takes a long time for a multibillion-dollar mining and upgrading operation to pay for itself. For comparison, when Peter Lougheed first created the Heritage Savings and Trust Fund, he expected Albertans to take a royalty rate of

about 35 per cent. But don’t feel too angry at those foreign owners who are still realizing good profit on roughly 1.85 million barrels a day. Considering all of Canada’s big pension plan investors, chances are good that most every Canadian with an RSP portfolio has a piece of that action. The big corporate decisions may be made by foreign boards, but most of the money still stays here, and governments in every province tax it. So what’s with the panic over the $6 billion “lost” revenue, and the hard decisions said to come in the budget? Horner and Redford have both been in government long enough to know about price cycles. What’s with the panic is that through cycle after cycle, the government has every time failed to save more than pocket change in the good times. We’ve eaten all the returns of the Heritage Fund, and consumed most of the money in the Sustainability Fund that replaced it. We have nothing, other than a lack of a sales tax, to show for it — and the rich benefit from that most of all. While we take the long view and wait for the cycle to turn yet one more time, just watch the Tories recycle old promises to be prudent with your money — and your share of the energy royalties. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

Another Falklands brewing between China, Japan? Chinese survey vessels go into the waters around the disputed islands and Japanese patrol ships tail them much too closely. Twice last month Chinese maritime surveillance aircraft flew into the airspace around the Japanese-controlled islands and Tokyo scrambled F-15 fighters to meet them. On the second occasion, China then sent fighters too. Can these people be serious? The rocky, uninhabited group of islets in the East China Sea, called the Senkaku Islands by Japan and the Diaoyu Islands by China, are worthless in themselves, and even the ocean and seabed resources around them could not justify a war. Yet both sides sound quite serious, and the media rhetoric about it in China has got GWYNNE downright bellicose. DYER Historical analogies are never exact, but they can sometimes be quite useful. What would be a good analogy for the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute? The dispute between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the islands that the British call the Falklands and the Argentines call las Malvinas fits the case pretty well. Worthless islands? Check, unless you think land for grazing sheep is worth a war. Rich fishing grounds? Check. Potential oil and gas resources under the seabed? Tick. Rival historical claims going back to the 19th century or “ancient times?” Check. A truly foolish war that killed lots of people? Yes, in the case of the Falklands/Malvinas, but not in the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. Not yet. One other difference: the Falkland Islands have

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been inhabited by some thousands of Englishspeaking people of British descent for almost two centuries. Argentina’s claim relates to a short-lived colony in 1830-33 (which was preceded by somewhat longer-lived French and British colonies in the 1700s). Whereas nobody has ever lived on the Senkakus/Diaoyus. Curiously, this does not simplify the quarrel. Neither China nor Japan has a particularly persuasive historical claim to the islands, and with no resident population they are wide open to a sudden, nonviolent occupation by either country. That could trigger a real military confrontation between China and Japan, and drag in Japan’s ally, the United States. It was to avert exactly that sort of stunt that the Japanese government bought three of the islands last September. The ultra-nationalist governor of Tokyo, Shintaro Ishihara, announced that he would use public money to buy the islands from their private Japanese owner, and the Foreign Ministry suspected that he would then land people there to assert Japanese sovereignty more vigorously. The Chinese would probably respond in kind, and then the fat would be in the fire. But the Japanese government’s thwarting of Ishihara’s plans did not mollify the Chinese. The commercial change of ownership did not strengthen or weaken either country’s claim of sovereignty, but Beijing saw it as a nefarious Japanese plot, and so the confrontation began to grow. It has got to the point where Japanese business interests in China have been seriously damaged by boycotts and violent protests, and Japan’s defence budget, after 10 years of decline, is to go up a bit this year. (China’s defence budget rises every year.) It’s foolish, but it’s getting beyond a joke. Meanwhile, down in the South China Sea, a very similar confrontation has been simmering for years between China, which claims almost the entire sea for itself, and the five other countries (Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Taiwan) that maintain overlapping claims over various parts of

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the sea. Military manoeuvres are taking place, non-negotiable declarations of sovereignty are being made, and navies are being beefed up. Once again there are fishing rights at stake in the waters under dispute, and oil and gas reserves are believed to exist underneath them. The United States, because of its military alliance with the Philippines, is also potentially involved in any conflict in this region. All this nonsense over fish and petrochemical resources that would probably not yield one-10th of the wealth that would be expended in even a small local war. Moreover, the oil and gas resources, however big they may be, will remain unexploited so long as the seabed boundaries are in doubt. So the obvious thing to do is to divide the disputed territory evenly between the interested parties, and exploit the resources jointly. This is what the Russians and the Norwegians did three years ago, after a decades-long dispute over the seabed between them in the Barents Sea that led to speculations about a war in the Arctic. The Japanese and the Chinese could obviously do the same thing: no face lost, and everybody makes a profit. A similar deal between the countries around the South China Sea would be more complicated to negotiate, but would yield even bigger returns. So why don’t they just do it? Maybe because there are islands involved. Nobody has ever gone to war over a slice of seabed, but actual islands, sticking up out of the water, fall into the category of “sacred national territory, handed down from our forefathers,” over which large quantities of blood can and must be shed. China will not just invade the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, because it is not run by a drunken and murderous military dictator (as Argentina was when it invaded the Falklands in 1982). But could everybody stumble into a war over this stupid confrontation? Yes, they could. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Onboard breathalyzer urged My question of the day would be is if we can put brakes and seatbelts lights, air bags, etc., in all vehicles to help save lives, why would we not have a onboard breathalyzer to stop normally good people from hurting and killing incent people? Over the legal limit, the vehicle would not start. Yes, we should know better but as we know people, are not getting it. More jail time and bigger fines are great, but by the time this takes place we have already had the funerals. Some will say they don’t drink so why should I have to have a breathalyzer in my car? Well because like all safety devices, it may save your life or a loved one. We have had two cases in Central Alberta where six good people were killed and there has been many more. I do not believe these two men got up in the morning thinking they would kill someone, so if a vehicle breathalyzer could have stopped them from killing these innocent people, why would we not have them? Some would say they could find ways to override them, but normal good people would never do this. If a person does tamper with the breathalyzer, we should treat it as if there is criminal intent and first offence for tampering would be five to 10 years in prison. If a driver caused a death as a result of drunk driving, it should not be treated any different than using a gun. The sentence should be no less than manslaughter or second-degree murder. Yes, we still will need education, Check Stops, MADD, etc. But to save just one life, is it not worth it? The cost to all involved is little compared to the cost of the loss of a son, mother, dad, brother, sister, etc. Darwin Ross Innisfail

Lending Cupboard thanks The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta is a place where anyone in Central Alberta can come and borrow medical equipment at no cost. I am writing on behalf of the Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta to thank the many people and businesses in Central Alberta who have donated both equipment and dollars over the

Ponoka bylaw would work Implementing a straightforward, evidence-based bylaw to restrict latenight alcohol sales is a sensible first step to address alcohol-related harm. While alcohol plays a role in many social and cultural celebrations and ceremonies and provides revenue for Alberta, it also costs our society dearly through premature death, injury and the social harms that can arise from alcohol misuse. Alcohol contributes to many social, health and economic costs to taxpayers. Everything from assaults, domestic violence, injuries, various cancers, and high blood pressure to insurance and court costs is impacted by alcohol. I agree with Ponoka News editor George Brown that alcohol is a complicated issue and that alcohol-related problems require a comprehensive approach. Reducing availability by limiting hours of service for alcohol sales is a great start. There is plenty of research in Canada and abroad showing that late-night alcohol sales contribute to problems like impaired driving crashes, dangerously high blood alcohol concentrations in young males, violence, falls and property damage. On a more local level, preliminary data show that after Wetaskiwin enacted their Business Hour Bylaw, there was a reduction in motor vehicle collisions and associated injuries, assaults, self-harm and impaired driving charges. This isn’t surprising. It is doubtful that late-night sales are catering to the average Albertan who consumes alcohol responsibly over a meal with friends or while watching a hockey game. Private industry in all sectors has incurred costs to protect the well-being of their staff, customers and community. On a voluntary or involuntary basis, businesses have provided products and services like air bags and electronic stability controls in cars and sanitation practices for food. They have provided security measures to protect staff from violent crime and implemented systems to reduce air and water pollution. Ponoka’s liquor retailers will still be able to run viable businesses and serve Ponoka residents with convenience between the hours of 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Alcohol-related injury is a significant problem in Ponoka, as it is in many communities throughout Alberta. Implementing a straightforward, evidence-based bylaw to restrict latenight alcohol sales is a sensible first step to address alcohol-related harms and their rippling effects on Ponoka and area residents. Don Voaklander, PhD Director Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research School of Public Health University of Alberta Edmonton

Care with guns paramount Re: Letter from Miles Verreau, Jan. 25, in response to my letter of Jan. 22. First of all, I would ask that you reread my letter carefully as at no time did I suggest allowing everyone to carry guns. You asked from where I get my ideas, suggesting that I’m a brainwashed victim of the American National Rifle Association. I have been competing in the shooting sports in Canada all my adult life. After obtaining my doctorate degree from the University of Alberta, I served a tour of duty as an officer in the Canadian Forces where at one time I was in charge of the base military pistol club. For several years, I was a member of the Alberta Handgun Association provincial team and represented Alberta numerous times at the Canadian championships. I have a wall full of medals won at the provincial and national level and two members of our eight-man provincial team shot in the Olympics. I know all about handguns and handgun shooters at the elite level and know that safety with firearms is ingrained in their souls. It is competitors at these higher levels as well as certain ex-military who I suggest be eligible for concealed carry permits. In reference to your comments about the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Cold War and nuclear weapons, my father, who was a highly decorated air force officer, once told me that the way to prevent war in today’s world was to always be prepared to defend your country. Nuclear deterrence based on a balance of weapons was what prevented global destruction during the Cold War and

the same principle applies to life on the streets. Criminals will not victimize citizens if there is even a remote possibility of them being armed and concealed carry by civilians prevents them from making that determination. Concealed carry is allowed in all but a few states in the U.S. and has shown to dramatically reduce crime rates. To my knowledge, no licensed citizen has ever acted in an irresponsible manner. You wonder who would police this group. The answer is that they have already been policed. In Canada, handgun shooters must be subjected to an extensive police background investigation with verification from references. They are then eligible for a special licence that certifies them to be both sane and responsible. Your next concern is costs to the taxpayer. The answer is zero. They have already been trained and equipped at their own expense and would serve as volunteers just going about their every day lives. Compare this with the seven figure estimate to taxpayers to increase the manpower in the Red Deer RCMP due to rising crime rates. There is a resource of very qualified people available at no cost and their services should be utilized. Thank-you for your questions and concerns and for allowing me to expand on my original proposal. Terrence Rawlyck Lacombe

Traffic flow frustrating Oh wow, look at the new traffic lights along Clearview Ridge — all within metres of each other! I’m with you, Duke Hanson (letter to the editor, Jan. 9) — the poorly timed lights along 30th Avenue are a good indication to me that none of the city councillors (who approved the planning along Clearview Ridge) travel this route to get to their jobs downtown. It would be great if our city engineers could devote some time to the computer programs coordinating our lights (certainly more than was spent on the bike lanes)! Every man, woman and child in Red Deer is impacted by the decisions made about our transportation infrastructure each time they leave their home. Let’s reduce the frustrations of stop-and-go traffic and keep Red Deer moving. Theresa Saunders Red Deer

Native funding questions The hunger striking chief must not have one embarrassing bone in her body! Ten million dollars unaccounted for, and she’s crying out to the government my people are freezing and hungry, and in the meantime lots of money has been handed over to her reserve! And she won’t comply to requests from the government wanting to know where all that money has gone to. I’m an aboriginal myself and paying tax, lived off the reserve since 1973. But I appreciate all the treaty benefits I get from the federal government. Ever since Indian people have been given self government, lots of people have become poorer and many in a sense have won a lottery! That’s because all chiefs and councillors don’t have to report or account for where the money is going. For instance, money for education now seems to be for preferred students. My two sons aren’t in that group. One is in his third year of university and the other in secondyear welding. But no funds are available for them. When the federal government had control over education, besides all other treaty benefits, before self government, all students wanting to further their education were guaranteed funding. So why are Indian reservations running out of funds? Well back to that hunger striking chief: was she in a state of some fear that she said she is willing to die for her people? More likely she’s afraid that Canadians will find out the truth about all the misuse of funds. Her reserve is not the only one misusing money. There are many reserves that have that same problem. So I really think all Canadians, aboriginal or not, have a right to know how tax dollars are being spent. Wilfred Butterfly Sylvan Lake

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On reading Derrick Callan’s letter of Friday, Jan. 18, regarding my letter commenting on Joe McLaughlin’s praise of Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence, my first reaction was that Callan didn’t actually read the letter before he decided to criticize my observations. My second and perhaps more valid thought was that he was simply using his letter as a pulpit to expound on the platitudes, drivel and claptrap so dear to lifetime devotees of The Cause — you know, “Power to the People” and “Down With the Man.” To say that I believe that there is little or no racism involved in native issues is incorrect. Unfortunately. bias has affected dealings with native conditions and needs for well over a century and it is doubly unfortunate that those biases cut both ways. It is also unfortunate that people like Spence and radicals on the native side continue to stoke these biases, causing a growing backlash from many Canadians who might otherwise support both native and government efforts to improve the situation. Current conditions certainly need to change, but to say that the plight of natives in Canada is solely the fault of the Indian Act and Aboriginal Affairs is simplistic. The reserve system doesn’t work, not only because of the paternalistic approach taken by the government but because of unequal treatment of many band members by their own leaders. Many bands are led by greedy and incompetent chiefs and council members who misdirect millions of dollars in government funding to their own purposes. This not only makes the tribes’ leaders the people’s own worst enemies, it makes it extremely difficult to effect any positive change and continues to anger the rest of Canada over wasted tax revenues. Many native leaders do not want fiscal and administrative transparency of band leadership because it would expose them as the frauds they are. More unachievable demands from native radicals, strict adherence to the useless tenets of political correctness, continued belief in retroactive guilt and ongoing apologies will not solve native issues. The expectations of returning to the so-called mystical Mother Earth existence of the past will not come about; it was subsistence living then and its subsistence living now. It’s time to bring a little common sense into the equation and allow natives to assume an honoured place in Canadian society that not only respects their distinct heritage but also allows them assume equal membership in that society. I also noted that Callan signed his letter as the local chair of the Council of Canadians. I’m not sure what credence that lends to his opinions but it does explain his dependence on the left lib nonsense spouted by he and his mentor Maude Barlow to support his views, no matter how skewed they may be. Brian McLoughlin Red Deer

past year to the Lending Cupboard. The list is too numerous to thank everyone by name. Also to thank the many volunteers who give so much of their time and energy taking the equipment apart to clean and sanitize each piece, as well as the volunteers who put it all back together. And the volunteers who help our clients get the equipment they require and to fit them properly. We would also like the thank our great staff and board members. Without all this support, the Lending Cupboard would not be the great place that it is. Thank you again, Central Alberta! Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! May Johnson Executive director The Lending Cupboard Red Deer

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Canada increases aid to Mali BUT MAKES NO NEW MILITARY COMMITMENT

Mountie charged with fraud, breach of trust WAS IN CHARGE OF MAYERTHORPE DETACHMENT WHEN FOUR RCMP OFFICERS KILLED BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SPRUCE GROVE — A Mountie who was in command of the detachment in Mayerthorpe, Alta., on the day four officers were gunned down in 2005 faces unrelated criminal charges. Sgt. Jim Martin of Spruce Grove, Alta., has been charged with two counts of fraud and two counts of breach of trust. Martin is accused of using RCMP credit cards to buy personal items. Insp. Gary Graham, Martin’s detachment commander, said the charges against the 23-year veteran are tough on the RCMP community. “You know we are frustrated and embarrassed because it is at two levels. He does have personal relationships with us, but he also has a public corporate relationship,” Graham said

Tuesday. “These kind of allegations never sit well.” Martin has been suspended with pay pending resolution of the charges and faces an internal RCMP code of conduct investigation. He was a corporal in charge of the Mayerthorpe detachment on March 3, 2005, when gunman James Roszko shot constables Peter Schiemann, Brock Myrol, Anthony Gordon and Leo Johnston. Roszko killed himself with his own gun after being wounded by another RCMP officer. In 2011, Martin told an inquiry into the officers’ deaths that the RCMP knew that Roszko had violent tendencies. He also testified that he had no reservations about deploying the four men to the remote farm where they were shot.

to Mali. Norway was the only other non-EU country to attend. “Canada was not pledging anything there though.” said a senior government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “’We were merely listening.” EU officials said Tuesday they are looking for a troop commitment of 500, half of them military trainers. Britain announced 200 troops to help train a West African force. Their job, aimed to start by April 1, would be to raise the standards of Malian forces so they could protect their country from any return of al-Qaida linked militants after they are forced from the country’s north. The trainers would be based near the capital of Bamako and would not see combat. The Canadian Forces have in the past offered such training to Malian forces, but it appears there is no political desire to repeat that mission. Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the House of Commons on Monday that the government would consult opposition parties before authorizing any further military action.

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OTTAWA — Canada showed little appetite Tuesday for boosting its modest military assistance to Mali, choosing instead to provide $13 million in new humanitarian aid to help with food and health care for war victims. International Co-operation Minister Julian Fantino announced the additional contribution after attending a global donor meeting in Ethiopia. Canada’s donation appeared to be separate from the more than $450 million contributed by donors at the Ethiopian conference for the military campaign against Islamist extremists in Mali. Fantino said Canada’s new contribution will help improve food security, reduce malnutrition, address emergency health care and provide other humanitarian assistance, particularly for children. “Building on Canada’s significant investments over the past year, Canada will continue its life-saving work in Mali through humanitarian and development assistance,” the minister said.

“Canadian investments have contributed to improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable Malians affected by the crisis, but we remain deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation and its effects on the stability of the Sahel region.” The aid will be distributed through non-governmental and United Nations agencies. Canada has a C-17 heavy-lift transport plane committed to help move military equipment in support of French troops until Feb. 15. But government sources say they don’t expect any additional military assets to be sent. Sources also say Canada’s special forces are on the ground in Mali to help protect Canadian personnel already operating in the troubled West African country. The Harper government remained unmoved by pressure from the African Union to take more decisive military action. Canada sent an official from its mission in Brussels to Tuesday’s special meeting of European Union countries, which was looking for pledges of personnel and other support for a military training mission

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BY JULIAN BELTRAME THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canadian and U.S. consumers appear to be heading in opposite directions in terms of their confidence in the economy going forward — it’s up in Canada and down south of the border. The Conference Board of Canada’s survey on consumer confidence in January shows the index rebounding strongly by 5.1 points to 83.1, the highest level since June 2011 and the first increase in four months.

Meanwhile, a similar survey by the Conference Board in the United States found confidence among consumers there plummeted this month to 58.6, the lowest level since November 2011. The results are particularly baffling given that most economists believe the U.S. is on the verge of a relatively strong economic performance in 2013, while the expectations for Canada — while not negative — are more modest. Bank of Montreal economist Doug Porter says the U.S. result is most surprising to him, noting there are specific reasons why

Canadians should be seeing the sunny side of the economic street at the moment. In Canada, financial markets have been positive in January, gas prices are down, jobs are being created and interest rates remain at rock-bottom. “It’s not so obvious what’s going on in the U.S.,” he added. “I think what’s behind it is that consumers first had to deal with risks of the fiscal cliff difficulties and then they had to deal with the impact on their payrolls.”

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RIM SHARES DOWN AHEAD OF BB 10 UNVEILING IN NEW YORK TORONTO — Shares in Research In Motion closed down Tuesday ahead of the unveiling of its BlackBerry 10 lineup. RIM stock ended the day down 56 cents, or 3.44 per cent, to $15.71 on the Toronto Stock Exchange, following a 7.6 per cent slide Monday. As of Friday, RIM stock (TSX:RIM) had soared 50 per cent during January. “The returns have been huge here, and for sure you’re probably seeing some profit taking, some buy on rumour, sell on news,” said Gareth Watson, vicepresident of investment management and research at Richardson GMP Ltd. “But also, the reality that the device is about to be launched... we don’t know how successful it will be.” The smartphone pioneer once dominated the marketplace with its devices, which were affectionately dubbed “CrackBerrys” by devoted users.

VALUE OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITION ACTIVITY UP IN 2012 TORONTO — PwC Canada says there were fewer merger and acquisition deals in Canada last year but their dollar value hit the highest level since the market peak in 2007. The business consulting firm says there was a 9.6 per cent decline in the number of deals but the value of M&A activity rose 10.5 per cent in 2012 to $210 billion. PwC says a key driver behind the increases was a resurgence in deals valued at more than $1 billion. Mega-deals accounted for $123 billion of merger and acquisition activity in 2012, according to Nicolas Marcoux, who heads PwC’s Canadian deals advisory practice. That was a $30-billion increase over 2011 and more than offset what PwC says was a modest decrease in the aggregate value of deals worth less than $1-billion. The energy sector accounted for 29 per cent of published M&A transactions, led by the $15.1-billion takeover of Nexen by Chinese stateowned oil giant CNOOC. — The Canadian Press

CALGARY — Oil shipments present the single biggest growth opportunity for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. as a pipeline squeeze forces energy firms to get their product to market by other means, the company’s chief marketing officer said Tuesday. If volumes keep up at their current rate, the railway (TSX:CP) is poised to ship more than 70,000 carloads of crude per year, Jane O’Hagan told analysts on a conference call to discuss Canadian Pacific’s fourth-quarter results. During the last three months of 2012, CP’s industrial products segment saw a 19 per cent rise in revenues, with a big contribution from long-haul crude oil traffic. The first quarter of 2013 is also expected to see double-digit year-over-year growth, led by energy. The energy sector has been looking to rail as a short-term alternative to pipelines, which are currently chock-full of oil from areas like the Bakken in North Dakota and the oilsands in Alberta. There are many pipeline expansions in varying stages of development to the south, east and west, but environmental opposition and political wrangling makes many of their timelines uncertain. Although most of CP’s rail volumes are currently heading to a major refining hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast, its strategy involves connecting a diverse array of both production regions and end markets, said O’Hagan. “In terms of planning, this is a rapidly growing, fast-paced market. I will tell you that the customers do act quickly,” she said. Also Tuesday, CP said a number of restructuring costs led to a big drop in fourthquarter profits, but stripped of those items, the underlying results met analyst expectations. Net income was $15 million, or eight cents per share, compared to $221 million, or $1.30 per share. On an adjusted basis, Canadian Pacific earned $1.28 per share, an improvement from $1.11 a year earlier. The adjusted earnings were in line with estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters and the company’s stock gained $4.49, or four per cent, to $117.26 in afternoon trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, setting a new 52-week high. Canadian Pacific’s revenue in the threemonth period rose to $1.5 billion, up nearly $100 million from a year earlier and slightly ahead of expectations. “The results of third and fourth quarter of 2012 have established a platform, or foundation that has positioned us well to be able to have a record-setting 2013 — I think probably even beyond my expectations,” CEO Hunter Harrison told analysts. Harrison was installed as CEO last summer following a bruising proxy battle that led to the ouster of his predecessor, Fred Green. The former boss of CP rival Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR), Harrison was hand-picked by activist shareholder Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management to turn the underperforming railway around.

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Workers put the finishing touches on Phase 2 of Royal Oak Village, an 88-suite assisted living complex in Lacombe.

Royal Oak suites cater to couples on the move BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR For many seniors, moving out of a house and into an assisted-living facility is a big change — and not necessarily a good one. They’re often required to settle into a boxey room, separated from their spouse and no longer able to prepare their own meals. “This is quite a paradigm shift for a couple coming out of a house or a conventional condo where they cook and care for themselves,” observed Greg Christenson, president of the Christenson Group of Edmonton. He thinks a better option exists in the form of Royal Oak Village, a new 88-suite assisted-living complex in Lacombe. Developed by Christenson Developments, the construction arm of the Christenson Group, it offers features like full kitchens, balconies and the opportunity to connect with adjacent units to transform a studio into a one-bedroom or even a two-bedroom suite. “These units have been designed, all to accommodate assisted-living care in the form of a conventional studio,” said Christenson. “We’re promoting the fact that couples can live together.” Work on the four-storey building is expected to wrap up this week. “Starting this weekend people will be able to view, and then going forward, for actual occupancy, it will be mid-February,” said Christenson. Royal Oak Village is actually Phase 2 of a larger project, with the 73-unit Royal Oak Manor built in 2002. The two buildings are linked on each floor, allowing residents of the new complex to access existing amenities like social areas, a carpentry shop, a hair salon and computer facilities. There will be one dining room in Royal Oak Village and two in Royal Oak Manor. The 23 assisted-living units on the main

floor of Royal Oak Manor will now be used by residents requiring higher levels of dementia care, while the other 50 units are designated as independent living suites. They look much like condominium units, said Christenson, with more than one bedroom and bathroom available, as well as balconies. Both buildings are managed by Christenson Communities. Christenson said the decision to build Royal Oak Village was motivated in part by the need for more assisted-living units for the complex to be financially sustainable. The province pledged $8.4 million toward the $17-million project, with this contribution part of the $105 million it committed in 2010 toward the development of more than 1,000 new or renovated continuing-care beds in Alberta. All placements of continuing-care residents into the facility is done by Alberta Health Services. In the case of the independent-living suites, residents contract directly with Christenson Communities — either leasing on a monthly basis or entering into a life-lease contract for their units. Christenson said a third phase is already in the planning stages. It will consists of a nearby building with 64, two-bedroom units that will be rented like regular apartments. “The idea is that you build it for a younger constituency — it can be workers, it can be people coming into the province to work.” But the building will include features like raised toilets, wide doorways and bathroom doors that swing outward, so that the units can be converted for use by seniors when required in the future. “We’d like to start (Phase 3) late in 2013,” said Christenson. A fourth phase is also contemplated, but would not be undertaken until well into the future, he said. “We have no detailed plans for that at this time.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Computer Trends soon to become BuyZing BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR After more than two decades in the discount computer business, Computer Trends is expanding its product offerings. The Calgary-based company is transitioning into discount department stores, with these operating under the name BuyZing. Two opened in Winnipeg and Lethbridge last year, and two more in Edmonton are scheduled to commence operations in about 45 days, said Computer Trends president and founder Chris Steele. He hopes that Red Deer will join the chain by August, with the city’s Computer Trends store at 2310 Gaetz Ave. closing recently as part of the change-over. Steele said BuyZing premises will range in size from about 15,000 to 30,000 square

feet, and stock 5,000 to 10,000 products. “We now carry furniture, appliances, housewares, home decor, jewelry and dollar items, and we actually transplant the Computer Trends store and put it directly inside the BuyZing store.” Dating back to 1991, Computer Trends sold computers, laptops, accessories and related items that were refurbished, or came from other business’s surplus stock or close-out inventory. Steele said BuyZing does the same, and also sources goods directly from factories in places like China. He said its prices are 10 to 80 per cent lower than regular big box retail pricing. He added that BuyZing stores are bright and clean, and emphasize customer service. Most of the merchandise they carry differs from that sold by other discount retailers, he said.

“We also deploy live, real-time inventory system traffic counters at the store,” said Steele, pointing out that BuyZing’s product mix will change in response to customer demand. The chain will operate in the three Prairie provinces, replacing the Computer Trends stores in Edmonton (three), Calgary (three), Winnipeg (three), Red Deer, Lethbridge and Saskatoon, he said. Efforts are currently underway to find a suitable retail location in Red Deer. “We have a couple irons in the fire,” said Steele, adding that it will only take about 45 days to open once each site has been secured. “We’ve actually pre-bought all of the store fixtures for the first 10 stores.” BuyZing operates as a division of Computer Trends. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Ross Harrington, owner of Wine Kitz, stands in the winemaking section of his store in Halifax on Tuesday. Harrington’s operation offers on-site fermentation services to customers who buy kits for making wine and he is involved in a legal battle with the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation. The corporation is requesting a court order to stop retailers from offering in-house beer and winemaking services, which are against provincial liquor laws.

Vietnamese restaurant opening soon Once dedicated to the burning of calories, a southside commercial bay will soon be a place to enjoy a meal. Thap Ba Restaurant is preparing to open in Bay C, 2067 Gaetz Ave. — the former premises of Curves weight loss centre. Specializing in Vietnamese food, the restaurant should be serving customers within a month, said Hai Nguyen, who will help manage the family-owned and operated business. His mother Phuong and father Cuong, who came to Red Deer from Vietnam more than 20 years ago,

will both cook at the restaurant. Its name is derived from a temple complex near their former home on the south-central coast of Vietnam. Nguyen said Thap Ba will offer authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The family operated a restaurant by the same name at 7471 Edgar Industrial Bend for about six months last year, with Coffee Seven taking over the location in September. Nguyen said the new site is in a much more prominent spot, with lots of traffic. Thap Ba will also be the only Vietnamese restaurant in that area of the city. It will have seating for 80 to 90 people, he said.

Recession’s legacy includes lower earning power for young workers, weaker economy BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The loss of tens of thousands of youth jobs during the recession was not only painful for the young people involved but will impact them and Canada’s economy for years to come, says a new paper from TD Bank. The report estimates that the legacy of unemployment for the young lasts up to two decades after the event and the hit to Canada’s gross domestic product will be about 1.3 per cent — or about $23 billion — in 18 years. That’s fairly modest given the timeline, but the same can’t be said of some European countries that have seen unemployment among young people rise to above 50 per cent in the aftermath of the 2008-09 financial crisis. For Ireland, the economy could suffer a GDP drain of about 12 per cent over the next two decades, the paper calculates, followed by Spain, Greece and Portugal among the hardest-hit European countries. “Being unemployed at a young age can have a long-lasting impact on an individual’s career prospects” — a phenomenon known as “scarring” — the report, written by economist Martin Schwerdtfeger, states. It adds the economy also suffers from lost out-

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CONFIDENCE: U.S. still faces risks The fiscal agreement is estimated to add about $700 in taxes to the average American households this year, says TD Bank economist Thomas Feltmate. The U.S. also still faces the risk of another politically-induced crisis if the Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on extending the nation’s debt ceiling later this spring and a potential cut of $80 billion to government spending. Feltmate says confidence could pick up quickly in the U.S. if employment conditions continue to strengthen. “Moving forward, a continued rebound in home prices augurs for an improvement in consumer sentiment and spending,” he added. Economists are divided on the importance of confidence surveys mostly because they tend to reflect perceptions of the economy that have already occurred, rather than what is about to occur. But some say declining confidence could also translate in lower spending by consumers, which has the effect of slowing down growth. For Canada, the Conference Board said the improvement mainly reflected improved confidence in future jobs and future income. When asked about the employment outlook in their community in the next six months, about one-fifth of respondents said they expected there would be more jobs. That was an increase of nearly four percentage points from the December survey. But economists are not nearly as sunny about jobs growth in 2013 as the respondents. Although the economy has created almost 100,000 new jobs in the past two months, the consensus

put and multiplier effects. The estimates are based on studies showing that extended unemployment while starting out a career can negatively impact income levels for many years, even after individuals have found employment. According to a British study, a period of unemployment ranging from seven to 12 months for workers in the 15-24 age group can, on average, cause a 10.9 per cent wage loss by the age of 33, and 7.6 per cent by the age of 42. A spell of unemployment lasting longer than a year can cause even more pronounced “scarring” later on. While Canada never came close to youth unemployment rates experienced by some of the hardesthit European countries, the increase was still more significant than for older workers. Youth unemployment in Canada peaked at 16.4 per cent in July of 2009 from a pre-slump level of about 11 per cent. More than two years into the recovery, the rate remains elevated at 14 per cent, about twice the national average. Using the same metric applied to the European situation, Schwerdtfeger estimates Canada will suffer a wage loss of $10.7 billion by the time youth employment is expected to return to pre-slump levels in about three years, and a $12.4-billion loss to GDP over an 18-year period.

view is that employers have gotten ahead of economic growth in recent hiring and will need to rein in future expansion. Asked about their income in six months, nearly one-quarter of the respondents said they expected an improvement — up 1.4 percentage points from last month. The index was based on a survey conducted from Jan. 4 to 14.

RAILWAY: Operating ratio key Harrison’s leadership was evident in a key metric used to measure railway profitability — operating ratio. The ratio — which measures the percentage of revenue used to run operations — was 96 per cent in the fourth quarter if all the unusual items are included and 74.8 per cent on an adjusted basis. A year earlier, the CP’s operating ratio was 78.5 per cent — high by industry standards. Green’s supporters on the former board of directors warned that Harrison’s goal of getting the operating ratio down to the mid-60s within a few years would result in massive disruption. CP announced at its investor day in December that its workforce would be cut by some 4,500 positions by 2016. About 2,300 of those cuts are expected to be made by end of the first quarter, Harrison said. Most of the reduction is expected to happen through attrition — retiring employees not being replaced — rather than layoffs. CP took a $53 million before-tax charge during the quarter for labour restructuring that had to happen more quickly, said chief financial officer Brian Grassby. “This charge covers over 600 positions that have been, or will be eliminated,” he said on the conference call.

“These are not easy decisions, but they are the right thing to do.” Other one-time items included a US$185 million impairment charge related to the disposal of Powder River Basin assets in the U.S. Midwest and an $80-million writedown of the value of certain locomotives. For all of 2013, CP expects revenue growth to be in the high single digits, its operating ratio to be in the low 70s and diluted earnings per share to be

40 per cent higher than in 2012. Edward Jones analyst Jeffrey Nelson said the one-time charges made the quarter “messy,” but things are moving in the right direction. “CP is largely a cost-takeout story at this point. The table’s been set and now management essentially needs to execute the plan and this quarter I think does highlight that they’re doing just that,” he said from St. Louis, Mo.

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OTTAWA — Corporate tax freedom day continues to get earlier with each passing year thanks to generous government tax cuts, the Canadian Labour Congress says in a report issued Tuesday. While most individual Canadians don’t earn enough to pay off their taxes until sometime in late June, the labour group says the country’s businesses will have reaped sufficient revenue to pay their year’s share by Jan. 30. The calculation is for 2011, but the CLC says that was two days earlier than in 2010 when it came on Feb. 1, and notes that it was not long ago when socalled “corporate tax freedom day” came much later in February. It was likely even earlier in 2012 and will be again this year, since in 2011 Ottawa had not yet reduced the federal corporate tax rate to 15 per cent. That was accomplished in January 2012. The new report attempts to make the case that Canadian firms have benefited greatly from years of Conservative and Liberal government tax policies, which have cut business levies more aggressively than personal taxes. But in response to a question in the House, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty accused the CLC of supporting higher taxes for firms and failing to acknowledge the country’s record in creating jobs since the recession. He added that business investment had increased by 6.2 per cent since the 2008-09 slump. “Our Conservative government is focused on leaving more money in the hands of investors, entrepreneurs and ultimately, growing the work force,” he said. In the new analysis, the labour group says business taxes represent only 8.3 per cent of the federal and provincial revenue in 2011, down from 8.8 per cent in 2010 and around 11 per cent in the 1960s and 1970s. It attributes most of the change to a steady reduction in the federal corporate tax rate, from 28 per cent in 2000 to 15 per cent today. Provincial rates have also declined, but not as dramatically. But while the rationale for reducing corporate taxes is to encourage investment and job creation, the CLC says most of the money has gone to fatten corporate bank accounts and to pay the high salaries of executives. Quoting Statistics Canada data, the labour group notes that cash reserves held by private non-financial corporations in Canada ballooned to $575 billion in the last quarter of 2011 from $187 billion in the first quarter of 2001 — despite three of those years being deep in recessions. Between 2010 and 2011, corporate cash reserves grew an extra $72 billion, while the federal government was reporting a $33 billion deficit. As well, compensation to chief executives in Canada’s top 10 non-financial firms averaged $11.9 million in 2011, the CLC says. “Corporations in Canada are taking advantage of corporate tax cuts, but they are not necessarily using them to invest in productivity and jobs,” the report argues. “Instead, they have accumulated billions of dollars in cash reserves.” It estimates that if the federal corporate tax rate had stayed at 21 per cent, where it was when the Harper government came to power in 2006, Ottawa’s revenues would be $13 billion higher, which would allow it to eliminate the deficit sooner. The CLC notes that Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney has also lamented the “dead money” phenomenon. Business groups have dismissed Carney’s criticism, saying firms have increased cash buffers since experiencing a credit squeeze during the 2008-9 recession. They add firms will invest more once there is less uncertainty. Gregory Thomas of the Canadian Taxpayers Federations adds that many companies have been able to use their cash reserves to survive the economic downturn. “These CEOs, if they think they can make a buck on an investment, they’ll make it. They are not going to spend their nest egg if things are looking scary.”

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

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 113.35 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 84.06 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.86 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.07 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.36 Cdn. National Railway . . 95.90 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 116.22 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 74.88 Capital Power Corp . . . . 23.24 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.15 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 34.73 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 44.55 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 25.61 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.72 General Motors Co. . . . . 28.45 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 19.73 Research in Motion. . . . . 15.71 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 44.61 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 40.11 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 66.52 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 16.42 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 48.75 Consumer Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . . 70.95 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.05 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.56 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 12.48 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.35 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 50.61 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.89 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 22.60 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 32.88 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.30 First Quantum Minerals . 20.68 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 36.11 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 11.52 Inmet Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 70.92 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 8.47 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 43.07 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.89 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 37.26 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher Tuesday thanks to a positive earnings report from Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) and rising gold stocks. But the TSX was held back by Research In Motion Ltd. (TSX:RIM), which lost ground for a second day ahead of the unveiling of its new BlackBerry 10 products. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 14.64 points to 12,830.56 while the TSX Venture Exchange climbed 14.04 points to 1,231.92. The Canadian dollar found some equilibrium after a string of losses, rising 0.41 of a cent to 99.76 cents US.

Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 24.18 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 33.56 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 45.85 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 46.87 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 31.30 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.80 Canyon Services Group. 11.27 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.93 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.660 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.67 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.20 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.76 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 40.88 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 32.04 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 44.06 IROC Services . . . . . . . . . 2.40 Nexen Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.94 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.45 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.38 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 1.39 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.14 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 34.51 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.91 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.67 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 7.17 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 51.50 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 64.45 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 58.95 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.00 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 30.85 Carefusion . . . . . . . . . . . 31.30 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 26.22 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 43.70 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 65.76 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 14.67 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 79.95 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 62.52 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 29.46 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.58 The dollar had tumbled about 1.4 cents US since the Bank of Canada indicated last Wednesday that it will be slower to raise interest rates than had been expected because of economic weakness. Higher rates tend to attract investors and push up the currency. U.S. indexes were mixed amid data showing improving house prices along with a decline in consumer confidence during January with the Dow industrials ahead 72.49 points to 13,954.42. The Nasdaq was 0.64 of a point lower to 3,153.66 while the S&P 500 edged up 7.66 points to 1,507.84. Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP) says its profit was cut to $15 million or eight cents

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This chart is compiled by the Advocate each week with figures supplied by financial institutions operating locally. Term deposit rates are for $5,000 balances, while guaranteed investment certificates are for $1,000 balances. Figures are subject to change without notice. per share in the fourth quarter amid a number of restructuring expenses. On an adjusted basis, however, CP’s earning rose by 17 cents from a year earlier to $1.28 per share, in line with analyst estimates. Its shares climbed $3.45 to $116.22, a far cry from its 52-week low of $70.61, prior to the shakeup forced on the railway by Bill Ackman, the head of hedge fund Pershing Square, which is the single biggest CP shareholder. “When you have an investor activist come in and basically force out the CEO — which was the first step — and bring in changes of this magnitude, you’re not going to see the end results of it overnight,” said Gareth Watson, vice-president investment management and research at Richardson GMP Ltd. “So it is going to take time but, if they start delivering as the street expects them to, I think that sends a signal they’re on the right track and I think that’s what the market is probably rewarding them for.” Investors continued to take profits from Research In Motion Ltd.’s (TSX:RIM) spectacular runup this month ahead of the unveiling of its BlackBerry 10 lineup Wednesday in New York. RIM stock was off the worst levels of the session, closing down 56 cents or 3.44 per cent to $15.71 on top of a 7.6 per cent slide Monday. As of Friday, RIM stock had soared 50 per cent during January. The smartphones are widely seen as a make-or-break product for the Waterloo, Ont., company. “It needs to be judged on the

fice. Microsoft is limiting Office’s reach as it tries to grab a bigger piece of the mobile market with its own operating system for smartphones and tablets. Office will still be sold under a onetime licensing fee that allows the software to be installed on a single machine. Prices for that option start at $140 and range up to $400. People who don’t need the entire Office bundle can buy individual programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook for $109 apiece. Microsoft outlines its pricing options in its online store, http://office.microsoft. com/en-us/buy/ . Office 2013 is the first overhaul of the software suite in three years. The bundle of programs has become a staple on desktop and laptop computers, providing a rich vein of revenue for Microsoft. The company has reaped most of its Office sales from licenses allowing buyers to install the suite of programs on individual machines, a very lucrative strategy. The Microsoft division anchored by Office generates about $24 billion in annual sales, accounting for nearly one-third of Microsoft’s total revenue. Revenue in the Office division fell from the previous year during the three months ending in December, partly because many prospective buyers have been awaiting the latest version. Microsoft’s stock dipped a penny to $27.90 in Tuesday’s afternoon trading. The shares are stuck around the same price as when the company released Windows 8 to great fanfare three months ago. Meanwhile, the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 has climbed by about 7 per cent. Besides getting access to the suite’s programs, 365 Home Premium subscribers receive 20 additional gigabytes of storage on Microsoft’s SkyDrive to supplement the 7 gigabytes that the company gives away to accountholders for free. Subscribers also will get 60 minutes of free international calls on Microsoft’s Skype service for Internet phone calls and video chats.

The TSX gold sector advanced about one per cent while February gold on the New York Mercantile Exchange gained $7.90 to US$1,660.80 an ounce. Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) improved by 60 cents to C$36.11 while Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K) rose 11 cents to $8.47. The telecom sector was supportive, up 0.54 per cent as Telus Corp. (TSX:T) climbed 83 cents to $66.52 while BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) climbed 29 cents to $44.86. The energy sector was slightly higher as the March crude contract added $1.13 to US$97.57 a barrel. Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) declined 79 cents to $44.06 and Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) ran up 37 cents to $31.30. The base metals sector was slightly lower with March copper on the Nymex up three cents at US$3.69 a pound. Capstone Mining (TSX:CS) gained four cents to C$2.51 while Rio Alto Mining (TSX:RIO) was up nine cents to $5.38. Elsewhere on the earnings front, shares in Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU.A) slipped a dime to $64.02 as the grocer increased its quarterly dividend to 25 cents from 21.5 cents. The company also reported an 11 per cent increase in net earnings from continuing operations for its fiscal first quarter to $115 million, or $1.16 per diluted share. That beat estimates by a penny per share. Sales revenue was up 2.7 per cent to $2.7 billion in the quarter, slightly below forecasts. North American markets are ending January trading on a pos-

ability of this device to attract back subscribers that left RIM for other handheld devices,” said Watson. “Will they come back in droves? I’m not so convinced. I hope they prove me wrong. At this stage, to proclaim victory before the game has even started I think is a bit silly and I think that’s why you have seen some pullback here in the stock.” Ford Motor Co. was a weight on the Dow, even as the automaker earned $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter or 31 cents per share, which beat analysts’ forecast of 25 cents per share. But its shares fell 64 cents or 4.64 per cent to US$13.14 because of a worse than expected outlook for sales in Europe, where many countries are in recession. Drugmaker Pfizer was the biggest gainer on the Dow, rising 86 cents to $27.70 after the company said its fourth-quarter profit more than quadrupled because of a $4.8-billion gain from selling its nutrition business, despite competition from generic drugs hurting sales. On the economic front, the widely watched Case-Shiller Index showed U.S. house prices rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.63 per cent in November, slightly below expectations for a 0.7 per cent gain. That translated into an annual rate of 5.52 per cent which was in line with expectations and the highest since 2006. Meanwhile, the Conference Board in the U.S. reported that its consumer confidence index for January came in at 58.6, down from 66.7 in December.

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Back to ‘Dub life’ for Dumba REBELS DEFENCEMAN HAD AMAZING EXPERIENCE WITH NHL’S WILD BUT FOCUS NOW SHIFTS TO HELPING HIS WHL TEAM LARRY TAYLOR

TAYLOR RETURNS TO STAMPEDERS The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed kick returner/ receiver Larry Taylor. He was fourth in the CFL with 1,583 combined return yards in 2012 despite missing seven games with a knee injury. He returned 44 punts for 484 yards, 44 kickoffs for 900 yards and four missed field goals for 199 yards and one touchdown. The 27-year-old native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., also had nine catches for 88 yards and two touchdowns and six rushes for 32 yards. Taylor has 6,710 combined yards and six touchdowns on returns in 60 career regular-season games. He signed with the Stampeders as a free agent in 2011, after starting his career in 2008 with Montreal.

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● JV basketball: Lindsay Thurber at Notre Dame, Rocky Mountain House at Ponoka, Wetaskiwin at Lacombe, Hunting Hills at Camrose; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Chinook senior hockey: Innisfail at Bentley, first game of best-of-three semifinal, 8:30 p.m.

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● Senior high basketball: Ponoka at Rocky Mountain House, Lacombe at Innisfail, Notre Dame at Camrose, Sylvan Lake at Wetaskiwin; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● WHL: Kootenay at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium.

Friday

● Grade 9 basketball: Hunting Hills tournament. ● College volleyball: Briercrest at RDC; women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Peewee AA hockey: Cranbrook at Lacombe, 6 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Midget AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Pro Stitch, 7:45 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Badlands at Lacombe, 8:30 p.m.

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BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR From a jetliner to the ol’ iron lung, Mathew Dumba’s means of transportation will take a sharp turn now that he’s back with the Red Deer Rebels. The 18-year-old defenceman was airborne during the weekend, accompanying the Minnesota Wild to Detroit and St. Louis for a pair of NHL contests. After sitting in the press box through the Wild’s first four games of the season, Dumba was returned to the Rebels and arrived back in Red Deer Tuesday, exactly one week before the club departs on a three-game Western Hockey League jaunt — via bus — starting next Wednesday in Prince George. “It was cool to experience that,” Dumba said of life on the road as an NHL player. “I didn’t know how that all works. We had our own plane and I got to go to Detroit and St. Louis and back to Minnesota. It was all so smooth, nothing like the bus trips that we go through here. “I kind of laughed about coming back. I said I just got back in time for the Prince George road trip, but that’s Dub life, I guess.” Dumba arrived in Minneapolis Jan. 12 for the Wild’s training camp, expecting that his stay would be beneficial but short.

Instead, he made such an impact that he earned a spot on the club’s active roster until a pair of injured blueliners were ready to be inserted into the lineup. “Going into camp I don’t think that the intentions for me were to stick around for two weeks,” said Dumba. “I only packed for the four days of camp and when I was told I had played so well they were going to keep me around, it was definitely exciting for me. “It was an amazing experience, just with everything I learned. I soaked in so much in a matter of two weeks. It was just a great experience for me. It was a day by day process and it was awesome while I was up there.” Dumba, who will be back in the Rebels’ lineup for Thursday’s 7 p.m. date with the visiting Kootenay Ice, was able to connect with several of his future teammates while with the Wild. “All of the guys were great, and definitely the guys on the ‘D’ core,” he insisted. “Jared Spurgeon is five years older than me and he’s a great guy. He played in the Western League and made the transition to the NHL. “I watched him a lot. He’s such a great player, so smooth and smart. Lots of other guys I sat in the room with, like Josh Harding and Torrey Mitchell . . . those guys were all real good to me. All the guys were great and I developed some friendships.”

Just the fact that the Wild saw enough in Dumba to keep him around for an extra week or more showed the talented blueliner — the seventh overall pick in last year’s NHL entry draft — that he could very well be a regular with Minnesota sooner than later . . . perhaps as early as next season. “I hope so. I hope that I can use the experience that I gained this year and go back there next fall and prove that I deserve to stay around the whole season,” said Dumba. “I’m close, I can feel it. I got a little taste of (NHL life) and I can’t wait to hopefully be up there next season.” His focus now, though, is on helping the Rebels extend their season as long as possible. “The message (from the Wild) was to just keep on improving, that now that I’ve had a taste at the NHL level to bring that pace and skill back to (the Rebels), make a playoff push and hopefully go far,” said Dumba. The third-year Rebels defenceman will undoubtedly direct his focus towards the Rebels during the remainder of what could be his final WHL season. And yet, it will be difficult to forget the NHL custom of not having to carry his own bag of hockey gear. “That was a real treat. I don’t think I touched my equipment,” said Dumba. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Easy part is over for Bentley Generals BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR BENTLEY — The Bentley Generals have completed the first leg of their journey, but there is no time to unpack and relax. The Generals, who clinched first place in the Chinook Hockey League some time ago, put the wraps on their regular-season schedule Sunday with a 6-3 win over the visiting Innisfail Eagles. The two clubs get right back at it tonight, with the 15-1-0-0 Generals hosting the Eagles at 8:30 p.m. in the first game of a best-of-three league semifinal. Innisfail finished third in the CHL with an 8-7-0-1 slate. “A number of us have been through this grind before and you can say what you want about the regular season in the Chinook Hockey League, but if we’re limping into the playoffs we’re not putting our best foot forward,” said Generals veteran forward and captain Sean Robertson, following Sunday’s regular-season capper. “We have a bunch of goals and this was the first one. That’s all it is and I guess the easy part is over now.” Indeed, from here on the games get more intense with more on the line each time out. The Generals are hosting the Allan Cup tournament — the Canadian senior AAA championship — April 15-20 at the Red Deer Arena and they want to go in through the front door, as Alberta champions. Following the CHL playoffs, Bentley will hook up with the Sylvan Lake Admirals in a provincial AAA series scheduled from Feb. 15 to March 10, with the winner taking on either the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs or Stony Plain Eagles in the Al-

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Bentley Generals’ Chris Neiszner deflects the puck behind Innisfail Eagles’ goaltender Jason Kipling after a nice pass from Generals’ Curtis Austring Sunday, in Bentley. The Generals wrapped up the Chinook Hockey League season with a 6-3 win over the Eagles and the two teams face-off again in the league semi-final starting tonight. berta final. Clearly, the Generals are up to the challenges that lie ahead. A nearly perfect season to date is proof of that. “It’s been great. There were a lot of questions going into the season after everything that happened here, and that was to be expected,” said first-year head coach Brandin Cote, in reference to the off-season dismissal of long-time bench boss

Brian Sutter. “But again, I was confident in the plan that our coaching staff put in place. We got the guys to buy in. We have a great group of players and they’ve done a great job of getting better every week, and that’s all we can ask. “We’ve set ourselves up well for the homestretch here, for the playoffs. It’s going to be a long, but fun two months and it’s going to be exciting. We’re

heading in the right direction for sure.” The Generals racked up 94 goals during the winter while allowing only 31, giving them a differential of plus-63. Fort Saskatchewan finished second in the league with a 9-70-0 record and were also runner-up in goal differential at plus-one.

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Jones has played major role for top ranked Kings Coming out of high school in the spring were ranked No.1 for a good portion of the of 2011 Chris Jones was one of the top re- year, but slipped to third after splitting cruits in the province. a pair of matches with Medicine Hat last RDC Kings volleyball head coach Aaron weekend. Schulha expected the Edmonton Strath“It may have been good for us to lose that cona High School grad, who alone match,” said Jones. so played in the always strong “It took some pressure off. Northern Alberta Volleyball We’re not perfect any more and Club program, to challenge for a it was good to lose earlier than starting spot on the left side. But later.” all that changed when he broke a The Kings will have another bone in his wrist prior to attendtough test this weekend as they ing camp. host Briercrest Bible College “That was a set back and I Clippers in a weekend doublewas limited in what I could do,” header. The women get undersaid the six-foot-three 19-yearway at 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. old. “I was out a month and a Saturday with the men to follow. half, although the doctors origiThe Kings go into the weeknally said I’d be out three to end with a 15-1 record while DANNY four months, including rehab. Briercrest, who’s ranked sixth RODE But I pushed through it and with nationally, sit at 14-2. Medicine the help of (athletic therapist) Hat and SAIT are both 13-3. Robyn (Bagley) I came back a lot The Kings can wrap up first earlier.” place with a sweep of BBC or Jones found it difficult to sit on the side- by splitting the two matches and sweeping lines for most of the first half of last season. Olds College in their final two matches of “It sucked to be sitting and watching the the season. team grow and develop,” he said. “I was Jones knows they can wrap up top spot, glad to get back as quickly as I did and start but isn’t looking far ahead. to jell with the guys.” “We’re concentrating on reaching our Once back Jones saw some backup time, peak and I don’t think we’re there yet,” he which was a perfect preparation for this said. season. He has stepped in as a starting powThe Kings looked close to perfect two er hitter and played a major role as the weeks ago when they took both matches Kings have been one of the top rated teams from SAIT, but weren’t perfect against Medin the country most of the season. They icine Hat.

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“SAIT was big, but we can’t focus on that, we have to prepare to play against Briercrest as they’ll be just as tough.” Jones sits third on the team in kills with 1.8 per set, but feels his strength may be on defence. He’s second on the team in digs with 118 and 2.0 per set. Only libero Patrick McIntyre is ahead of him with 145 and 2.3 per set. “I definitely think my passing is a strength,” said Jones. “I want to keep it consistent at all times and if other parts of my game aren’t as good I can still help keep the team together with strong passing and defence.” A change in the Kings rotation after Christmas also took some pressure off Jones on the outside. Schulha moved Chris Osborn from the right side to the middle creating more blocking and offence. “With Chris in the middle it spreads the offence out more and we just don’t always go to the outside,” added Jones, who hopes to spend one more season with the Kings. “And then look at the CIS. I’d love to go home (to the University of Alberta) and play. They have an excellent team so I may have to do some talking,” he said with a smile. The volleyball Queens, who are ranked fifth in Canada, have a 14 game winning streak and can wrap up first place by sweeping BBC and Olds.

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Oilers offence clicking on power play BUT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN FIVE-ON-FIVE PLAY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON _ Scoring goals has not been a problem for the young Edmonton Oilers so far in this abbreviated season. How they’re scoring, however, is a bit of an issue. With the likes of Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall, Sam Gagner, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ales Hemsky and No. 1 draft pick Nail Yakupov, it was safe to expect that the Oilers would have an impressive offence this season. So far that has proved to be true. The Oilers have scored 15 goals in five games, and with three wins they sit atop the Northwest Division. The problem is, only three of those goals have been scored five-on-five. Monday night all four of their goals in a 4-1 win over Colorado came on the power play. Only one of Edmonton’s three even-strength goals has had any impact on a game’s outcome. Yakupov scored with five seconds left in the third period against Los Angeles last Thursday to force overtime, where the Oilers won with a power-play goal. Their other five-on-five goals were scored by Hall, late in a 6-3 loss to San Jose, and by Gagner, with two seconds left in a 4-3 loss in Calgary. ``The power play has been awesome, creating a lot of goals,’’ Eberle said prior to the team head-

ing out on a three-game road trip that will see them play Wednesday in Phoenix, Thursday in San Jose and Saturday in Colorado. ``When you’re struggling five-on-five it’s great to have that. The five-on-five goals will come, but in the meantime if we’re scoring (power-play goals) and we’re winning games you don’t have to worry about it.’’ That’s certainly the attitude of the players: why worry about even-strength goals when they’re scoring enough on the power play to win three of five games? ``If we were losing games it would be an issue but right now we’re winning games with the power play and keeping the puck out of our net,’’ said Eberle, who has all three of his goals on the power play. ``It doesn’t effect us in this locker-room. We’re winning games, but if we weren’t it would be an issue for sure.’’ The Oilers have been using their speed to force opponents to take penalties. Edmonton has had 28 power-play opportunities and are scoring at a 36-percent rate with the man advantage, second only to San Jose. The young guns remain confident the evenstrength goals will come when needed. ``We feel that if we take our power-play game into our five-on-five game eventually it’s just going to turn out for us,’’ Hall said. ``We do feel like we’re creating

a lot of chances and getting a lot of shots ... it’s just not going in for us five-on-five. Maybe our power play is not going to be clicking at one point but if we can keep spending time in their end eventually pucks are going to start going in.’’ Gagner agreed the players have to take their power-play play and mentality into their five-on-five game, and that means showing a little more grit around the opposition goal. ``We have to take a page out of what we’re doing on the power play,’’ he said. ``We’re scoring goals by getting the puck to the net and creating traffic. That has to be our mentality five-on-five. We were doing that at certain times five-on-five and creating chances, but for whatever reason it’s not going in. I don’t think we can look at it too much. The main thing is winning games and it doesn’t matter how you do it as long as you do it.’’ However, he said, there will be times when the need that five-on-five to produce goals ``so it’s important for us to shore that up.’’ NOTES: The Oilers put backup goaltender Yann Danis on waivers Tuesday, indicating that veteran Nikolai Khabibulin, who underwent hip surgery last April, is ready to return to the roster. ... Yakupov played his fifth NHL game Monday night meaning he is no longer eligible to return to his junior team in Sarnia, Ont.

Defending champ Nedohin headlines Bills to keep playing deep field at next month’s Scotties games in Toronto BY THE CANADIAN PRESS There will be rising stars, familiar faces and veteran curlers in the field at next month’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Several top rinks recently qualified for the 12-team competition at Kingston’s K-Rock Centre. Alberta’s Heather Nedohin is back to defend her title and she’ll be challenged by Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones, B.C.’s Kelly Scott, MaryAnne Arsenault of Nova Scotia and Suzanne Birt of Prince Edward Island. Nedohin, who defeated Scott in last year’s final in Red Deer, Alta., said she’ll be comfortable with the additional pressure that comes with wearing the Maple Leaf jersey as the Team Canada entry. “I know what it’s like to play against Team Canada — everybody raises their game,” Nedohin said Tuesday from Sherwood Park, Alta. “But that also raises our game.” Ontario’s Rachel Homan has enjoyed a successful season and will get a boost from the home crowd at the Feb. 16-24 event. The Ottawa skip, who won the national junior title in 2010, will be making her second Scotties appearance. The Northwest Territories/

Yukon entry will be led by Kerry Galusha, who will be competing in her 11th Canadian championship. Kristie Moore will skip the Alberta rink and Allison Ross will guide the Quebec side. Saskatchewan’s Jill Shumay and Newfoundland and Labrador’s Stacie Devereaux are also in the field. New Brunswick’s entry will be confirmed Sunday. Shumay is making her tournament debut while Ross and Moore are skipping at the Scotties for the first time. “I think it’s a really good field,” Scott said from Kelowna, B.C. “I think it’s hard to know how the teams who have never been there before, how they will adapt to that environment. “But obviously anybody who wins their province and beats the teams within their province, certainly you know they can play.” Jones finished first in the round robin last year but lost to Nedohin in the Page playoff and had to settle for bronze. Nedohin edged Scott 7-6 in the final. “Once we get to the Scotties, no matter what province or territory we’re from, the game rises,” Nedohin said. “Everybody is out there to win.” The Alberta skip went on to represent Canada at the Ford world women’s curling championship in Lethbridge. She finished third behind Sweden and champion Switzerland.

Nedohin also reached the world championships in 1998 as a third on Cathy Borst’s rink. Jones will be making her 10th appearance at the Scotties. The 2008 world champion has won the national title on four occasions. The Nova Scotia rink is also loaded with experience. Arsenault will be playing in her 11th national championship. She has reunited with vice-skip Colleen Jones and second Kim Kelly, who will throw third. They teamed with Nancy Delahunt to win five Scotties and two world championships. Jones, who will be making a record 21st appearance at the tournament, is the third but will be throwing second. Jen Baxter is the lead and Delahunt is the fifth player. “I think they’re going to be a hoot, they’re going to be so much fun,” Scott said. “They’ll probably lighten up the field a bit as far as their approach to the game. They’re true competitors but they’re also a lot of fun.” The winner of the 2013 Scotties will represent Canada at the March 16-24 world playdowns in Riga, Latvia. In men’s play, this year’s Tim Hortons Brier is scheduled for March 2-10 at Rexall Place in Edmonton. The winner of that event will represent Canada at the men’s world championship March 30-April 7 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria.

Marchand scores shootout winner for Bruins NHL ROUNDUP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUINS 2 DEVILS 1 BOSTON — Brad Marchand scored the decisive shootout goal after teammate Nathan Horton forced overtime late in the third period and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Boston’s Tyler Seguin and New Jersey’s Ilya Kovalchuk scored on their teams’ first shot during the shootout. Then both teams failed on their next four attempts. But Marchand put the puck between goalie Johan Hedberg’s pads and the Bruins won when Marek Zidlicky’s shot hit Tuukka Rask’s left pad. David Clarkson had put New Jersey ahead with his fourth goal of the season on a power play at 8:30 of the second period. Horton tied the game with his third goal with 4:05 left in regulation. The Bruins are 5-0-1 and lead the Eastern Conference with 11 points. That matches their best start since 1970-71, the last time they earned points in each of their first six games. The Devils remained unbeaten in regulation but fell to 3-0-2. RANGERS 2, FLYERS 1 NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Callahan scored a power-play goal before leaving with an injury in the third period and Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves to lift New York over Philadelphia. Defenceman Michael Del Zotto had a goal and assist for the Rangers (3-3), who have won two straight for the first time this season. Philadelphia (2-5) has dropped two in a row. Kimmo Timonen ended Lundqvist’s shutout bid 7:09 into the third with a power-play goal after the Rangers were caught with too many men on the ice. ISLANDERS 4, PENGUINS 1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Moulson scored a goal and assisted on another, Evgeni Nabokov stopped 37 shots and New York dominated listless Pittsburgh. John Tavares scored for the second straight game for the Islanders. Michael Grabner had his fourth goal of the season and Casey Cizikas found the net for the first time in his career. That was more than enough to send the Penguins to their third loss in four games. Pascal Dupuis scored with just over a minute remaining to avoid the shutout. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 13 shots before being pulled after the second period. The Penguins gave it away 11 times, with two of the turnovers leading to New York goals. RED WINGS 4, STARS 1 DETROIT (AP) — Valtteri Filppula scored two goals, both off nifty passes from Pavel Datsyuk in Detroit’s victory over Dallas. Henrik Zetterberg scored on a two-man advantage in the final minute of the second period to give the Red Wings a 2-1 lead, and Damien Brunner and Filp-

pula scored 23 seconds apart in the third. The Red Wings rallied after Loui Eriksson opened the scoring in the second period for Dallas. All six of Dallas’ previous games this season were decided by one goal, but the Stars couldn’t keep this one close in the third. Jimmy Howard made 25 saves for Detroit. MAPLE LEAFS 4, SABRES 3, OT BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Frattin scored his second goal of the game with 1.5 seconds left in overtime to lift Toronto over Buffalo. Frattin skated in from the left circle and wristed a shot over the shoulder of Sabres goalie Ryan Miller. Jay McClement and Cody Franson also scored for Toronto, which snapped a two-game skid. James Reimer made 29 saves for the Maple Leafs. Jason Pominville, Andrej Sekera and Mikhail Grigorenko scored for Buffalo, which lost its fourth straight. Miller stopped 20 shots. CANADIENS 4, JETS 3 MONTREAL (AP) — Tomas Plekanec scored a tiebreaking goal on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and Montreal beat Winnipeg for its fourth straight win. Canadiens rookies Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher each had two points in their first game since it was confirmed they would stay with the NHL club. Gallagher scored for a second straight game. Rene Bourque and Erik Cole each had their first goal of the season for Montreal, while Olli Jokinen had his first goal with the Jets. Nik Antropov and Blake Wheeler also scored for Winnipeg, which had won three in a row. SENATORS 3, CAPITALS 2 OTTAWA (AP) — Sergei Gonchar scored on a power play with 2:30 left as Ottawa rebounded from a sluggish start to defeat Washington. Jim O’Brien and Milan Michalek also scored for the Senators (4-1-1), who got 31 saves from Craig Anderson. Troy Brouwer and Matt Hendricks scored for the Capitals (1-4-1), who squandered a 2-0 lead.

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THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Bills Toronto Series was unveiled originally as an opportunity to showcase the city as a potential home for an NFL franchise. Five years later, it seems more about providing premium content for Rogers Communications Inc., than luring a NFL franchise north of the border. On Tuesday, the Bills and Rogers Media extended the agreement another five years. Starting next season, Buffalo play one regular-season game annually at Toronto’s Rogers Centre as well as 2015 an exhibition contest. The inaugural agreement expired following the Seattle Seahawks’ lopsided 50-17 win over Buffalo in December. But an extension had been expected as the two sides had been talking for roughly a year. Financial terms weren’t divulged but the deal is expected to be worth significantly less than the US$78 million Buffalo received in the original agreement. That one called for eight con-

tests (five regular season, three exhibition) to be played in Toronto from 2008 to ’12. The original series was unveiled by Bills owner Ralph Wilson, the late Ted Rogers, who headed up Rogers Communications Inc., and Larry Tanenbaum of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Series organizers never spoke about Buffalo’s longterm future in Western New York but called the series an opportunity to showcase Toronto as a viable home for an NFL franchise. On Tuesday, Rogers Media president Keith Pelley and Bills CEO Russ Brandon were front and centre to announce the extension at Rogers Centre with Series director Greg Albrecht and Buffalo head coach Doug Marrone also attending. There was no talk this time about Rogers potentially luring an NFL franchise north as Pelly said the deal was extended purely for business reasons. For Brandon, the extension continues to allow the Bills to strengthen their brand in southern Ontario and Canada’s biggest city.

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BRIEFS Hunting Hills Grade 9 tournament starts Friday Both host teams see action in the opening games of the annual Hunting Hills Grade 9 basketball tournament at 3 p.m. Friday. The Hunting Hills Lightning faces Morinville in girls’ play and Camille J. Lerouge on the boys’ side. Other opening round girls’ action sees Lacombe meeting Rundle College of Calgary at 4:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber facing Red Deer Lake at 6 p.m. and H.J. Cody of Sylvan Lake clashing with Crowther Memorial of Strathmore at 7:30 p.m. On boys’ side, Lacombe faces Red Deer Lake at 4:30 p.m., LTCHS takes on Morinville art 6 p.m. and H.J. Cody faces Crowther Memorial at 7:30 p.m. The semifinals go at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday with the finals at 7 p.m.

Boxing club members victorious A pair of Red Deer Boxing Club members were victorious in a pair of weekend cards. Cole Farewell won a pair of bouts and captured gold in the youth 138-pound division at the Silver Gloves competition in Lethbridge. He was also named the best youth competitor in the tournament. Meanwhile, Luke Scott defeated Wolfgang Van Muisen of Medicine Hat by an unanimous decision to win his bout in the junior 120lb class at the Ev Neuman card in Medicine Hat. Both boxers will attend the Alberta provincial championships in Calgary in May.

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Hockey WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Prince Albert 49 28 17 1 3 167 152 Swift Current 50 24 21 3 2 150 140 Saskatoon 48 24 21 0 3 163 157 Regina 50 18 27 3 2 129 180 Moose Jaw 51 16 26 3 6 126 179 Brandon 51 18 29 2 2 138 207 Central Division W LOTLSOL 35 11 2 3 33 13 1 3 26 20 4 2 23 22 1 7 25 24 2 1 23 25 2 0

GF GA 189 109 179 132 142 154 169 177 180 176 132 159

Pt 75 70 58 54 53 48

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Kelowna 51 37 10 3 1 228 129 Kamloops 52 33 14 2 3 186 142 Victoria 47 27 17 1 2 156 154 Prince George 49 15 28 2 4 122 174 Vancouver 50 12 38 0 0 136 218

Pt 78 71 57 36 24

Edmonton Calgary Red Deer Lethbridge Medicine Hat Kootenay

GP 51 50 52 53 52 50

Pt 60 53 51 41 41 40

U.S. Division GP W LOTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 49 39 7 1 2 222 110 81 Spokane 50 30 18 2 0 189 156 62 Tri-City 50 28 19 1 2 163 151 59 Everett 51 21 27 1 2 129 179 45 Seattle 50 18 28 3 1 145 205 40 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.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OL GF GA d-Chicago 6 6 0 0 22 13 d-San Jose 5 5 0 0 23 8 d-Edmonton 5 3 2 0 15 14 St. Louis 6 5 1 0 24 13 Detroit 6 3 2 1 0 15 Minnesota 6 3 2 1 16 17 Anaheim 4 3 1 0 15 14 Vancouver 6 2 2 2 16 19 Los Angeles 5 2 2 1 11 14 Nashville 6 1 2 3 10 18 Columbus 7 2 4 1 13 22 Dallas 7 2 4 1 13 18 Colorado 5 2 3 0 10 13 Phoenix 6 2 4 0 21 20 Calgary 4 1 2 1 11 15 d — division leader.

Pt 12 10 6 10 17 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 3

Note: division leaders are ranked in the top three positions regardless of point total; 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 point which is registered in the OL (other loss) column. Monday’s results Edmonton 4 Colorado 1 Los Angeles 3 Vancouver 2 (SO) Boston 5 Carolina 3 Columbus 2 Dallas 1 Phoenix 4 Nashville 0 Tuesday’s results Montreal 4 Winnipeg 3 Ottawa 3 Washington 2 Toronto 4 Buffalo 3 (OT) Boston 2 New Jersey 1 (SO) Detroit 4 Dallas 1 Minnesota 3 Columbus 2 N.Y. Rangers 2 Philadelphia 1 N.Y. Islanders 4 Pittsburgh 1 Tampa Bay 5 Florida 2 Anaheim at San Jose, Late

Monday’s result Kamloops 6 Kelowna 5 (OT) Tuesday’s results Calgary 3 Medicine Hat 2 Prince Albert at Victoria, Late Portland at Everett, Late Prince George at Seattle, Late Wednesday’s games Kootenay at Edmonton, 11:30 a.m. Saskatoon at Brandon, 6 p.m. Moose Jaw at Regina, 6 p.m. Calgary at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Prince Albert at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Kamloops at Portland, 8 p.m. Prince George at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Thursday’s games Buffalo at Boston, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Columbus, 7 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 9 p.m. Nashville at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games Kootenay at Red Deer, 7 p.m. Victoria at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Friday’s games Medicine Hat at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m. Brandon at Regina, 6 p.m. Calgary at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m. Swift Current at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Spokane at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Victoria at Prince George, 8 p.m. Kelowna at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m. Tri-City at Everett, 8:35 p.m. Portland at Seattle, 8:35 p.m. NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OL GF GA d-Boston 6 5 0 1 19 12 d-Tampa Bay 6 5 1 0 29 15 d-New Jersey 5 3 0 2 12 9 Ottawa 6 4 1 1 19 12 Montreal 5 4 1 0 17 10 N.Y. Islanders 6 3 2 1 22 18 Winnipeg 6 3 2 1 18 18 Pittsburgh 6 3 3 0 16 18 N.Y. Rangers 6 3 3 0 16 17

Toronto Buffalo Carolina Philadelphia Washington Florida

Friday’s games Ottawa at Carolina, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Pt 11 10 8 9 8 7 7 6 6

Tuesday’s summaries Maple Leafs 4 at Sabres 3 (OT) First Period 1. Toronto, McClement 1 (Kadri, Kulemin) 9:25 2. Buffalo, Pominville 4 (Foligno, Vanek) 14:28 (pp) Penalties — Brown Tor (face-off violation) 13:04, Brown Tor (boarding, fighting, minor-major), Weber Buf (instigator, fighting, minor-major-misconduct)

17:34. Second Period 3. Buffalo, Sekera 1 (Stafford, Ehrhoff) 2:28 4. Toronto, Frattin 2 (Franson, Komarov) 3:40 5. Toronto, Franson 1 (Kessel, Bozak) 6:21 Penalty — Hecht Buf (unsportsmanlike conduct, roughing) 17:46. Third Period 6. Buffalo, Grigorenko 1 (Weber, Foligno) 7:10 Penalties — None Overtime 7. Toronto, Frattin 3 (Liles) 4:58 Penalties — None Shots on goal Toronto 6 7 8 3 — 24 Buffalo 5 15 10 2 — 32 Goal — Toronto: Reimer (W,2-1-0); Buffalo: Miller (L,2-2-1). Power plays (goals-chances) — Toronto: 0-2; Buffalo: 1-1. Attendance — 18,801 (19,070). Canadiens 4, Jets 3 First Period 1. Montreal, Bourque 1 (Markov, Diaz) 8:04 (pp) 2. Montreal, Gallagher 2 (Galchenyuk, Bouillon) 14:22 3. Winnipeg, Wheeler 3 (Jokinen, Enstrom) 16:10 (pp) Penalties — Postma Wpg (interference) 7:48, Thorburn Wpg, Moen Mtl (fighting) 14:25, Markov Mtl (hooking) 15:51. Second Period 4. Winnipeg, Antropov 1 (Little, Hainsey) 3:32 5. Winnipeg, Jokinen 1 (Kane, Byfuglien) 11:48 6. Montreal, Cole 1 (Gallagher, Galchenyuk) 15:08 Penalties — Eller Mtl (holding) 1:29, Stuart Wpg (cross-checking) 10:26, Galchenyuk Mtl (tripping) 10:50, Burmistrov Wpg (interference) 13:05. Third Period 7. Montreal, Plekanec 3 (Diaz, Markov) 5:31 (pp) Penalties — Armstrong Mtl (elbowing) 1:09, Enstrom Wpg (tripping) 4:36, Prust Mtl (goaltender interference) 11:35, Antropov Wpg (boarding), Prust Mtl (embellishment), Desharnais Mtl (roughing) 13:52, Enstrom Wpg (high-sticking) 16:44. Shots on goal Winnipeg 6 4 11 — 21 Montreal 6 10 10 — 26 Goal — Winnipeg: Pavelec (L,2-2-1); Montreal: Price (W,4-1-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Winnipeg: 1-6; Montreal: 2-5. Attendance — 21,273 (21,273) at Montreal. Senators 3, Capitals 2 First Period 1. Washington, Brouwer 2 (Wolski, Backstrom) 13:15 2. Washington, Hendricks 2 (Beagle, Erskine) 17:43 Penalties — Alzner Wash (interference) 1:25, Backstrom Wash (concealing the puck), Smith Ott (tripping) 4:56, Borowiecki Ott (holding) 15:37, Perreault Wash (interference), Turris Ott (embellishment) 17:53. Second Period 3. Ottawa, O’Brien 2 (Condra, Zibanejad) 18:37 Penalty — Perreault Wash (cross-checking) 15:44. Third Period 4. Ottawa, Michalek 2 (Turris) 2:20 5. Ottawa, Gonchar 1 (Karlsson, Alfredsson) 17:30 (pp) Penalties — Ovechkin Wash (slashing) 6:28, Condra Ott (hooking) 12:23, Ward Wash (high sticking) 16:24. Shots on goal Washington 15 9 9 — 33 Ottawa 9 6 12 — 24 Goal — Washington: Neuvirth (L,1-2-1); Ottawa: Anderson (W,4-0-1). Power plays (goals-chances) — Washington: 0-2; Ottawa: 1-4. Attendance — 19,267 (19,153) at Ottawa. Islanders 4, Penguins 1 First Period 1. N.Y. Islanders, Cizikas 1, 16:01

Fatal WHL bus crash Transactions being made into movie Tuesday’s Sports Transactions

THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — A book about the tragic 1986 bus crash that killed four members of the WHL Swift Current Broncos is going to be made into a movie. Tri-Light Entertainment has secured the rights to produce a feature film adaptation of the book Sudden Death:The Incredible Saga of the 1986 Swift Current Broncos. Saskatchewan writer-director Rob King (Corner Gas, Hungry Hills) will adapt the book for the screen. The junior hockey team was on its way to Regina for a game against the Pats on Dec. 30, 1986 when the team bus slid off an overpass on the Trans-Canada Highway just outside of Swift Current, Sask., and flipped over. Trent Kresse, 20, Scott Kruger, 19, Chris Mantyka, 19, and Brent Ruff, 16, were killed. Other players suffered serious injuries. Tri-Light spokeswoman Holly Baird said the movie will show how the players and the community overcame such a dark moment.

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GENERALS: Hold guys accountable Despite their ongoing dominance, maintaining their focus was not a problem for the perennial Allan Cup contenders and 2009 national champions. “We’ve just tried to hold the guys accountable and they’ve held themselves accountable,” said Cote, who is assisted behind the Bentley bench by Ryan Tobler and Bob Rutz and also has the services of goaltending instructor Andy Nowicki. “We only play once or twice a week so when they come, they come to play. “Like any team, we go through some adversity within games but we don’t panic. A lot of that has to do with the levels these guys have played at and the experience that they have. They know how to bounce back. We, as a coaching staff, try to focus on preparing them the best we can and so far it has worked out really well.” Added Robertson: “I give credit to our coaches. They haven’t let complacency slide in, they’ve kept that out. I give credit to everyone in the room for holding their composure and trying to get better every day. We have a lot of character this year.” The Generals are also blessed with a load of talent, thanks to general manager Jeff McInnis who this season added defenceman Matt Kinch and forwards Kyle Sheen, Chris Neiszner, Matt Stefanishion, Travis Dunstall, Dustin Moore, Randall Gelech and Geordie Wudrick. Kinch, a 32-year-old Red Deer native, was a WHL star with the Calgary Hitmen, was selected by Buffalo in the 1999 NHL entry draft and since 2001 played mostly in the AHL and Europe prior to joining the Gens. Sheen skated with Kelowna and Kamloops in the WHL and played at

BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agreed to terms with RHP Robert Coello on a minor league contract. National League COLORADO ROCKIES—Agreed to terms with RHP Jhoulys Chacin on a two-year contract. NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with 2B Daniel Murphy on a oneyear contract and RHP Scott Atchison on a minor league contract. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Agreed to terms with RHP Chad Durbin on a one-year contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with RHP Luke Gregerson on a one-year contract and RHP Freddy Garcia, RHP Tim Stauffer and LHP Arturo Lopez on minor league contracts. Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM—Traded RHP Ian Durham to Gary (AA) for a player to be named. Signed 3B Kevin Wager. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS— Signed INF Ryan Soares. FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS—Named Tim Tibesar linebackers coach. CINCINNATI BENGALS—Announced the retirement of running backs coach Jim Anderson. CLEVELAND BROWNS—Named

Horton Bos (high-sticking) 14:55. Third Period 2. Boston, Horton 3 (Krejci, Lucic) 15:55 Penalties — Krejci Bos (goaltender interference) 1:32, Zubrus NJ (holding) 11:45. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout Boston wins 2-1 New Jersey (1) — Kovalchuk, goal; Elias, miss; Zajac, miss; Clarkson, miss; Josefson, miss; Zidlicky, miss. Boston (2) — Seguin, goal; Bergeron, miss; Horton, miss; Krejci, miss; Bourque, miss; Marchand, goal. Shots on goal New Jersey 9 7 8 2 — 26 Boston 9 5 13 1 — 28 Goal — New Jersey: Hedberg (L,0-0-1); Boston: Rask (W,4-0-1). Power plays (goals-chances) — New Jersey: 1-5; Boston: 0-3. Attendance — 17,565 (17,565) at Boston.

Rangers 2, Flyers 1 First Period 1. N.Y. Rangers, Del Zotto 2 (Ferriero) 1:57 Penalties — Rinaldo Pha (roughing) 15:03, McDonagh NYR (elbowing) 17:27. Second Period 2. N.Y. Rangers, Callahan 2 (Del Zotto, Nash), 11:31 (pp) Penalties — Richards NYR (holding) 7:16, Stepan NYR (delay of game) 7:59, Talbot Pha (tripping) 11:02. Third Period 3. Philadelphia, Timonen 1 (Simmonds, Voracek), 7:09 (pp) Penalties — Talbot Pha, Callahan NYR (roughing) 4:42, Staal NYR (tripping) 11:12, Gaborik NYR (tripping) 15:57. Shots on goal Philadelphia 9 9 9 — 19 N.Y. Rangers 11 9 8 — 28 Goal — Philadelphia: Bryzgalov (L,2-4-0); N.Y. Rangers: Lundqvist (W,3-3-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Philadelphia: 1-6; N.Y. Rangers: 1-2. Attendance — 17,200 (17,200) at New York.

Lightning 5, Panthers 2 First Period 1. Tampa Bay, Stamkos 4 (St. Louis, Lecavalier) 11:09 (pp) 2. Florida, Mueller 2, 11:24 3. Tampa Bay, Conacher 3 (Hedman) 12:49 Penalties — Ellerby Fla (instigator, unsportsmanlike conduct, fighting), Crombeen TB (tripping, fighting) 9:40, Weaver Fla (tripping) 14:29, Malone TB (tripping) 16:07. Second Period 4. Tampa Bay, Pyatt 3 (Tyrell) 3:18 5. Tampa Bay, Tyrell 1 (Pyatt, Pouliot) 15:39 Penalties — Conacher TB (holding) 10:38, Stamkos TB (tripping) 16:34. Third Period 6. Tampa Bay, Lecavalier 3 (Pouliot, Conacher) 14:13 (pp) 7. Florida, Fleischmann 2, 14:31 (sh) Penalties — Pyatt TB (holding) 6:05, Upshall Fla (unsportsmanlike conduct) 10:34, Kuba Fla (slashing) 12:43, Kopecky Fla (unsportsmanlike conduct, misconduct) 14:13. Shots on goal Florida 6 11 11 — 28 Tampa Bay 11 10 12 — 33 Goal — Florida: Theodore (L,1-4-0); Tampa Bay: Lindback (W,4-1-0). Power plays (goals-chances) — Florida: 0-4; Tampa Bay: 2-5. Attendance — 19,204 (19,204) at Tampa, Fla.

Wild 3, Blue Jackets 2 First Period 1. Minnesota, Koivu 2 (Brodin, Suter) 9:23 2. Minnesota, Gilbert 2 (Koivu, Stoner) 18:21 Penalties — Gillies Clb, Powe Minn (fighting) 11:00, Tyutin Clb (interference) 14:33, Aucoin Clb (interference) 19:42. Second Period 3. Columbus, Letestu 2 (Boll, Wisniewski) 14:59 Penalties — Boll Clb, Stoner Minn (fighting) 6:54. Third Period 4. Columbus, Johnson 1 (Dubinsky) 7:32 (pp) 5. Minnesota, Bouchard 2 (Mitchell, Falk) 14:41 Missed penalty shot — Bouchard Minn, 15:49. Penalties — Powe Minn (boarding) 2:56, Granlund Minn (tripping) 7:25, Gilbert Minn (delay of game) 11:06, Parise Minn (holding) 16:13. Shots on goal Columbus 5 3 11 — 19 Minnesota 8 15 3 — 26 Goal — Columbus: Mason (L,0-3-0); Minnesota: Backstrom (W,2-1-1). Power plays (goals-chances) — Columbus: 1-4; Minnesota: 0-2. Attendance — 17,584 (17,954) at St. Paul, Minn. Bruins 2, Devils 1 (SO) First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Barch NJ, Thornton Bos (fighting) 5:39, Ference Bos (tripping) 15:19. Second Period 1. New Jersey, Clarkson 4 (Zidlicky, Elias) 8:30 (pp) Penalties — Volchenkov NJ (high-sticking) 0:49, Boychuk Bos (tripping) 7:22, Fayne NJ (hooking) 9:15, Paille Bos (goaltender interference) 11:53,

Red Wings 4, Stars 1 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Nystrom Dal, Tootoo Det (fighting) 0:03, Eakin Dal (tripping) 0:54, Miller Det (interference) 6:14, Kronwall Det (holding) 10:57, Dillon Dal, Tootoo Det (fighting) 16:11, Kindl Det (tripping) 16:55, Kronwall Det (interference) 18:16. Second Period 1. Dallas, Eriksson 3 (Eakin, Jagr) 10:22 2. Detroit, Filppula 1 (Datsyuk) 13:14 3. Detroit, Zetterberg 2 (Eaves, Kronwall) 19:36 (pp) Penalties — Wandell Dal (hooking) 2:42, Ja.Benn Dal (double high-sticking) 16:19, Zetterberg Det (tripping) 17:00, Whitney Dal (high-sticking) 17:42. Third Period 4. Detroit, Brunner 3 (Franzen, Zetterberg) 6:15 5. Detroit, Filppula 2 (Datsyuk, Bertuzzi) 6:38 Penalties — Kronwall Det (interference) 7:40, Larsen Dal (interference) 13:38. Shots on goal Dallas 10 8 8 — 26 Detroit 7 13 7 — 27 Goal (shots-saves) — Dallas: Lehtonen (L,2-2-1) (25-21), Bachman (15:30 third)(2-2); Detroit: Howard (W,3-2-1). Power plays (goals-chances) — Dallas: 0-5; Detroit: 1-6. Attendance — 20,066 (20,066) at Detroit.

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Bobby Babich assistant defensive backs coach and Daron Roberts defensive quality control coach. PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Named Jack Bicknell Jr. offensive line coach. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Named Frank Bush linebackers coach. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS— Released OT Jordan Taormina. HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS—Assigned F Colton Sceviour to the Texas (AHL). FLORIDA PANTHERS—Recalled C Drew Shore from San Antonio (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Recalled RW Matt Anderson from Albany (AHL). American Hockey League PROVIDENCE BRUINS—Signed F Graham Mink. ECHL ECHL—Suspended Trenton G Cal Heeter two games, Utah F Tommy Maxwell one game and Bakersfield F Jacob Lagace two games. Fined Florida F Mathieu Roy and Elmira F Darren Kramer undisclosed amounts. TOLEDO WALLEYE—Traded D Olivier Dame-Malka to Florida for future considerations. LACROSSE National Lacrosse League COLORADO MAMMOTH— Released G Chris Levis. Re-signed G Dan Lewis.

the minor pro level until 2009, while Gelech and Wudrick are Kelowna Rockets grads. Wudrick, a 22-year-old, six-foot-four, 214-pound winger, scored 43 goals in 2010-11 and Gelech, 28, had 30 goals in ‘03-04. Stefanishion, a six-foot-three, 225-pound winger, played five seasons of pro hockey — including 15 games in the AHL — Dunstall has five years of junior A and major junior seasoning and three years of minor pro experience, and Red Deer native Moore, who was with the Rebels in 2006-07, is a former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns captain and Canada West all-star. Toss in the likes of veteran forwards Curtis Austring, Scott Doucet, Dustin Sproat, Travis Brigley and Tyler Haarstad and returning rearguards Joe Vandermeer, Don Morrison, Jason Lundmark and Brett Thurston, and the Generals are stacked. “Our depth is probably our biggest strength, from our goalie on out,” said Cote. “We have four lines we can roll and when you’re doing that consistently, not matter what level it is . . . when you’re throwing line after line at a team it’s hard to stay with it for a full 60 minutes. We’re going to continue to do that, for sure.” Among regular starting netminders, Travis Yonkman posted the CHL’s best numbers this season with a 1.87 goalsagainst average and .931 save percentage. Jase Weslosky recently joined the Generals as an affiliate and recorded a 1.00 GAA and .964 save percentage in two appearances. “Travis is solid, plus we have Jase who played with Horse Lake (Chiefs) last year,” said Cote. “We’re happy with where we are in goal and we have a lot of experience on defence. Up front, we have skill, we can work, we have speed and we play physical.” Neiszner, who won the CHL scoring title with 27 points (14g,13a), wasn’t totally comfortable with the notion of pulling on a Generals jersey last fall. “I didn’t know what to expect, getting back into it after two years off,”

Penalties — Okposo NYI (boarding) 4:57, Carkner NYI (high-sticking) 9:46. Second Period 2. N.Y. Islanders, Grabner 4 (Streit, Reasoner) 6:46 3. N.Y. Islanders, Tavares 2 (Moulson, Nielsen) 15:22 (pp) 4. N.Y. Islanders, Moulson 4 (Boyes, Nielsen) 17:15 (pp) Penalties — Neal Pgh (hooking) 14:42, Kennedy Pgh (cross-checking) 16:05, McDonald NYI (boarding major, game misconduct) 18:54. Third Period 5. Pittsburgh, Pa.Dupuis 2 (Kunitz, Crosby) 18:51 Penalties — Carkner NYI (roughing), Cooke Pgh (cross-checking) 19:56. Shots on goal N.Y. Islanders 7 10 7 — 24 Pittsburgh 8 11 19 — 38 Goal (shots-saves) — N.Y. Islanders: Nabokov (W,3-1-1); Pittsburgh: Fleury (L,2-2-0)(17-13), Vokoun (start third)(7-7). Power plays (goals-chances) — N.Y. Islanders: 2-2; Pittsburgh: 0-3. Attendance — 18,657 (18,387) at Pittsburgh.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 36 11 .766 — Memphis 29 15 .659 5 1/2 Houston 25 22 .532 11 Dallas 19 25 .432 15 1/2 New Orleans 15 29 .341 19 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 34 11 .756 Denver 28 18 .609

said the 28-year-old, who played four seasons with the Red Deer Rebels, skated in the ECHL, AHL and in France for a total of five years and then served as a Rebels assistant coach for two winters. “But it’s been awesome. We have a great group of guys here and it’s been a lot of fun.” As Neiszner noted, the Generals didn’t miss a beat all winter despite adding a player here, a player there. “We’ve added some pieces during the year but I think they’ve complemented everyone well,” he said. “That’s a big part of our success — that we have a group that complements each other. Look through our lineup and anyone can play in any situation.” Capturing the CHL scoring crown was satisfying, Neiszner admitted, but nothing would top winning an Allan Cup. “It (scoring title) is nice but at the end of the day our record as a team is the most important thing,” he said. “We had a great regular season and now we have to build off that. “We’ve built towards the Allan Cup throughout the year. We’re no different than any other team in that we want to get better every night.” Robertson was a member of the 2009 Allan Cup champion Generals and feels that the current edition might be superior to any of the Bentley teams before or since in at least one department. “My overall take is that the character we have in the room is second to none,” said the team captain. “That speaks volumes about Jeff (McInnis) doing his homework and bringing in guys who don’t just want to be here, but they want to win and they want to contribute. They’re willing to do whatever they’re asked to do. “Senior hockey has come a long way. I remember when playing senior hockey was more of a right than a priviledge. Now it’s a priviledge, not a right.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Tuesday’s Games Golden State 108, Cleveland 95 Milwaukee 117, Detroit 90 Dallas at Portland, Late New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, Late Wednesday’s Games Washington at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Detroit at Indiana, 5 p.m. Sacramento at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Orlando at New York, 5:30 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. Miami at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Charlotte at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Denver, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Memphis at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

RDC: Twin bill against Briercrest ● The basketball teams are on the road this weekend travelling to Caronport, Sask., for a twin bill against Briercrest. It’s a huge weekend for the Kings, who are tied for first with the Clippers, who are ranked No. 1 in Canada. The Kings are third. The Queens have a four-game winning streak heading in against BBC, who are two points back of the Queens. ● The hockey Queens play a pair of non-conference games this weekend in Beechy, Sask., against a senior all-star team. They return to league play Feb. 7 against NAIT. ● The RDC curling teams compete in the ACAC Winter Bonspiel at the Avonair Curling Club in Edmonton. The ‘spiel will determine the teams going to the ACAC finals, Feb. 22-24 in Olds. The RDC men and mixed teams are tied for fourth and the final playoff spot. with the women sixth. ● Basketball dominated the Boston Pizza RDC athlete of the week voting. Kings Rob Pierce was player of the game in both wins over St. Mary’s University College of Calgary, accumulating 40 rebounds and 38 points and received the top male award. First year guard Amrei Bondzio of Munich, Germany, turned in two strong performances as the Queens took both ends of a twin bill from St. Mary’s. She had 25 points, six assists and nine steals in the two games. She also nailed a game-winning three-point basket with three seconds left in a 5148 win in Calgary Saturday. Volleyball Queens libero Maddi Quinn was also in the running for the women’s award. ● The track team received the Breathing Room Yoga Studio and Cafe team of the week award after a strong performance at the Nike Indoor Challenge in Edmonton. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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OTTAWA — Spillover from Mexico’s violent drug war is prompting the Harper government and the Canadian military to become more involved in helping defend the tiny, Central American country of Belize. A series of internal reports, obtained by The Canadian Press under the access to information law, show the government has quietly increased co-operation with the Commonwealth nation, formerly known as British Honduras. Canada is providing non-lethal equipment for security services and helping with strategic planning and the training of soldiers. The documents, all dated from the spring of 2012, describe the situation in Belize as increasingly precarious. Both the reports and experts on the drug war in Central America say the small nation on the Caribbean Sea south of Mexico, has become an important thoroughfare for South American drug cartels. Eric Olson, associate director of Latin American programs at the Washington-based Wilson Centre, says military assistance by itself will not do the trick and capacity-building is needed in places such as the Belize courts system.

OTTAWA — The NDP wants to bring civility to the raucous House of Commons with measures that would impose suspensions and even loss of pay for MPs who go too far in personal comments or attacks. Stronger penalties are needed to stop the behaviour that mars question period and turns off Canadians, NDP House leader Nathan Cullen told a news conference Tuesday. The NDP motion targets “harassment, threats, personal attacks, or extreme misrepresentation of facts.” “There is no workplace in this country that would accept that kind of behaviour,” said Cullen. “So why do we accept it in the House of Commons?” Cullen himself got tangled up in a parliamentary clash in December when government House leader Peter Van Loan briefly

crossed the floor during a fierce, fingerjabbing exchange of words. Defence Minister Peter MacKay and NDP MP Paul Dewar both stepped in to intervene in what some called a “near brawl.” The motion calls for a series of penalties for MPs who fail to bite their tongues: first a warning, then suspension from the House and loss of a day’s pay, with a five-day suspension for a third offence and 20 days for a fourth. Speaking in Parliament is a privilege, said Cullen. “Canadians don’t elect people to go and be partisan bulldogs screaming out constant mistruths and personal attacks.” Ironically, it was Charlie Angus — a member of Cullen’s own party — who was admonished Monday by Speaker Andrew Scheer for describing Conservative rival Pierre Poilievre as wearing a “clown nose.” Cullen’s proposal is far from the first time someone has tried to rein in MPs, nor

Cybercrime backlog ‘a significant risk’: audit BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Rising cybercrime has left the RCMP program that investigates everything from child pornography to online fraud with a backlog that poses a serious risk to its work, says a newly released audit. The internal audit of the RCMP’s technological crime program found a backlog of requests to analyze computing devices — potentially crucial pieces of evidence — at all five program units the reviewers visited. “All program managers are concerned that the number of requests for assistance and devices being analyzed by the (program) has been increasing year after year,” says the audit report. “This was identified as a significant risk to the program.” The auditors called for “immediate attention” to address the backlog. The RCMP’s technological crime program helps with investigations involving organized crime, national security, fraud, hacking, homicide, drugs, child porn and others requiring expertise with digital technology. The program comprises a headquarters

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Bakers are invited to display their Red Deer pride and pastry talent at the Red Deer 2013 Centennial Cake Competition at Parkland Mall on Feb. 23. The contest is open to any resident of Red Deer. Cakes will be judged by a panel of celebrity and community judges. The public will cast ballots in the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Awards. Cakes will be on display by 10 a.m., with the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Cakes will be judged on taste and texture, artistic presentation and originality, representation of a centennial theme, and overall appearance. All cakes will be consumed by the general public after judging. Entrants must pre-register before Feb. 11. Entry forms and competition guidelines are available at www.parklandmall.ca/ events or reddeer2013. ca. Parkland Mall and Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centennial Committee are hosting the event.

LONG-DISTANCE SKIER TALKS A man who knows what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to traverse great distances by crosscountry skis will speak in Red Deer. Parkland Cross Country Ski Club will host Calgary author Chic Scott on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Scott will present the stories of long-distance ski traverses in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains from the 1930s to recent times. Scott and Marg Gmoser did the Jasper to Banff Traverse in 2010, when they were both 64. The public is welcome to attend this free event.

NICARAGUAN BEEKEEPING Hear the stories of Canadian and Nicaraguan youth helping a Nicaraguan beekeeping co-operative on Feb. 14. Central Alberta Refugee Effort and Canada World Youth present The Passions of Nicaragua at 7 p.m. at The Hub on Ross. The 20 youth are involved in a Canada World Youth exchange with a group from Comjeruma, Nicaragua and are volunteering at a number of city nonprofit organizations. Donations are welcome and will support the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Giving Means program at the co-operative. More information is available by calling The Hub at 403-340-4869 or online at www.hubpdd.com.

Lost Boy finds his way FORMER SUDAN CHILD SOLDIER TELLS HIS STORY OF HARDSHIP AND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ULTIMATELY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SUCCESS, WITH THE HELP OF A NEW FILM TO BE SHOWN IN RED DEER BY LAURA TESTER ADVOCATE STAFF On the living room wall is a photo of two young soldiers holding rifles in high port position. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitch black outside. They wear khaki fatigues and wide brimmed hats. They appear strong. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not smiling. Monybany Mingyang Dau is the boy on the left. The rifle, if placed on the ground, would stand much taller than him. The Red Deer man remembers that photo like it was taken yesterday. At nine years old, he volunteered as a child soldier for the rebel movement, Sudanese Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Liberation Army (SPLA). Dau, 38, is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the name given to the more than 20,000 boys who were displaced and/or orphaned during the Second Sudanese Civil War of 1983 to 2005. About 2.5 million were killed and millions were displaced. Shortly after the war broke out, government soldiers came into his uncleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convenience store in the village of Atar where he grew up. They were arrogant, throwing their weight around, taking items without paying. So one day Dau, so little, told them to pay. He was struck with a rifle butt and knocked unconscious. If he was an adult, he would have been shot and killed. Dau never forgot that power of a uniform. Government troops burned down the village. Dau joined thousands of Sudanese as they walked for six weeks on foot to a refugee camp in Ethiopia. The conditions were not only deplorable but unsafe. It was there that he learned people were fighting â&#x20AC;&#x153;a legitimate cause against the government and it appealed to me.â&#x20AC;? The boy joined to increase his chances of survival in the camp and with the hope that one day, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d return to the village and be better able to protect his family. He also thought heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be better able to go after the soldiers who hurt him. Dau was with the SPLA from 1984 to 1986. Dau doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any idea how many people he killed or if he actually did. In battle, he was shooting at people who were shooting at him. He shot at buildings, at objects. Had he been in the war longer, maybe he would have shot an enemy at close range. He says he would have refused to kill an innocent person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a person who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even think to kill a fly tomorrow,â&#x20AC;? said Dau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you are in a war, you are put in a corner, and I think the people of Southern Sudan were put in that corner.â&#x20AC;? The Battle of Jokaw will forever be etched in his memory. There was much bloodshed on both sides. The SPLA wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to retrieve many of the bodies of fallen soldiers. Government troops didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to bury theirs or those on the SPLA side, so the bodies were thrown into the

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Monybany Minyang Dau wants to share his story about being a child soldier in South Sudan so that others will learn from it. A documentary on his life, Ladder of My Life, will be shown to the public on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CrossRoads Church. Donations will be welcome for Monybanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water project in his home village of Atar.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;WHEN YOU ARE IN A WAR, YOU ARE PUT IN A CORNER, AND I THINK THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN SUDAN WERE PUT IN THAT CORNER. ... WE WERE A DIGNIFIED PEOPLE. WE WERE FIGHTING THE MONSTERS, THE GOVERNMENT THAT WAS RAPING OUR SISTERS, OUR MOTHERS ... AND HAD OPPRESSED OUR GRANDPARENTS.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; FORMER SUDAN CHILD SOLDIER MONYBANY MINGYANG DAU, WHO NOW LIVES IN RED DEER

river. The water was contaminated with human remains. There was no clean water and yet the soldiers, like Dau, had to drink from the river to survive. It was like grease and stayed like that for three months. As a boy, war was like a game. He felt mature, he felt cool with a gun in his hand. Looking back, he says war wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so joyful. It stole his childhood. But he says being with the SPLA was also a glorious time because he felt like he was fighting for a cause. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were a dignified people. We were fighting the monsters, the government that was raping our sisters, our mothers ... and had oppressed our grandparents.â&#x20AC;? Dau left Sudan when the leader of the SPLA at the time, John Garang de Mabior, decided to send many of the young

soldiers to Cuba to be educated. That way, he thought, they would return and bring lasting change to Sudan. Dau returned for the first time in 2007. He went again in 2010 and 2011 to help with filming of The Ladder of My Life. A lot has changed in recent years with Sudan splitting into two countries, Sudan and South Sudan, in July 2011. Atar is located in South Sudan. Today, Dau, married and father of two young boys, wants to tell his story so that upcoming generations wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the same path. The Western world needs to know the story too, so they will help, he added. Together with CrossRoads Church and Central Albertabased international development organization A Better World Canada, Dau wants to build at least five water wells so that more than 90,000 people can have access to clean drink-

ing water. They can then build healthy lives and work towards other improvements, like in the area of education, he said. Cost of these wells is an estimated at $75,000. Red Deerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unveil Studios is premiering its 38-minute documentary, The Ladder of My Life, at CrossRoads Church, located just west of the 32nd Street and Hwy 2 overpass, on Saturday at 7 p.m. The Atar Water Project will be officially launched as well. Steve Neufeld, Nick Saik, and the Kooman brothers (Andrew, Matt and Dan) were keen to share Dauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiring story. The low-budget film project took about two years to finish. It will be rolled out in a few film festivals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monybany wants a tool so he can share his story and the need in his home village of Atar,â&#x20AC;? said Matt Kooman, editor and producer of The Ladder of My Life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am really proud of Monybany and his remarkable life story and his perseverance and hardship. He helped to get the project done.â&#x20AC;? The public is welcome to attend the free showing, with donations welcome for the water project. Film DVDs will be on sale with proceeds going to the project. For more information, go online at www.ladderofmylife. com. ltester@reddeeradvocate.com

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died on the order paper when the 2011 federal election was called. Dreeshen said personating a peace officer, or other officers, to commit a serious crime happens more often than people think. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I certainly feel proud of having this opportunity once again to move forward. One

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Lacombe photo radar delay A procedural issue delayed a decision on Monday on whether to reconsider introducing photo radar in Lacombe. Council voted 4-3 last June to introduce photo radar to reduce speeding. But on Jan. 14, Coun. Reuben Konnik introduced a notice of motion to revisit the decision. The issue ran into a snag, however. Mayor Steve Christie said under council bylaws, if a past decision is to be reviewed there must be written notice and the approval of five councillors, and that hadn’t happened. The city has already run notices warning residents that photo radar was coming on April 1.

Ponoka fire cause unknown A Ponoka woman is still recovering in an Edmonton hospital after being rescued from a house fire earlier this month. The woman, who is believed to be in her 60s, suffered from burns and smoke inhalation in the Jan. 15 blaze at the Ponoka house, where she lived. Fire Chief Ted Dillon said the smoke was very thick when volunteer firefighters went into the house to search for the woman. “You couldn’t see your hand in front of your face,” he said. It took firefighters only two to three minutes to find the woman and carry her out of the home. Dillon said the fire started in the bedroom but the cause is not known for certain.

South-end homes powerless A mechanical issue in Red Deer’s power grid plunged houses in parts of a few neighbourhoods in the south

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Merrick Sutter, senior vice-president of the Red Deer Rebels, did his part on Tuesday for the donation challenge between the Rebels and Lethbridge Hurricanes. end into darkness on one of the coldest mornings so far this year. The outages on Tuesday hit parts of the neighbourhoods of Vanier Woods, Sunnybrook, Sunnybrook South, Inglewood and Anders. Jim Jorgensen, Red Deer Electric Light and Power Department manager, said a switch issue on a main line near the Delburne Hwy caused the outage. It failed about 4:30 a.m. and power was restored at about 6:20 a.m. “It took out a feeder line, so one of the main ones that feed out from our big substations,” said Jorgensen. Power was restored early Monday morning to the area as crews worked through wind chills reaching -40. “It’s not pleasant, but they respond and the do a heck of a job getting out there,” said Jorgensen. “I talked to them this morning and they said it was fine as long as their back was to the wind.”

Lacombe projects approved Lacombe city council has approved a $237,000 contract with an engineering firm to oversee $2.8 million worth of capital projects this year. Stantec Consulting will do the work to take conceptual projects through detailed design, tendering, implementation and completion. Just under $23,000 has been earmarked to start preliminary design work for next year’s capital works program. It is hoped that doing that work in the fall will mean projects can be tendered early in 2014, when prices are typically lowest. Some of the projects planned for this year are: ● Sewer main replacement from Cranna Lake Drive to C&E Trail ● Barnett Arena parking lot redevelopment ● 50th Avenue sidewalk from Hwy 2A to 46th Street and asphalt trail from 46th to 45th Street ● New trail from Hangingstone Drive to Hwy 2A ● Traffic signals at intersection of Woodland Drive and C&E Trail

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Hurricanes are going head-to-head in a blood battle. The Western Hockey League rivals are competing to see which team can bring in more fans to donate blood during February. “It’s one of those competitions where nobody loses,” said Merrick Sutter, senior vice-president of the Red Deer Rebels, before giving blood on Tuesday at the Red Deer Canadian Blood Service office. The goal is to raise 850 units of blood in February. Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre uses up to 130 units of blood every week to help cancer patients, trauma victims and many others. “We encourage every Rebels fan out there to donate not only this month. The need doesn’t stop in February,” Sutter said. People who donate in February can enter to win a Rebels Prize Pack consisting of an autographed 2012-13 Rebels jersey, a four-pack of tickets to an upcoming home game, and Rebels and Canadian Blood Services swag. Kaelyn Smith, Canadian Blood Services spokesperson, said February is traditionally a more difficult month to get people to donate. Many people make a special effort to donate in December and a total of 1,056 units were donated, breaking the record for December.

Man jailed over threats A Red Deer man already in custody on unrelated charges was sentenced to 45 days in jail on Tuesday for threatening to kill another man. Benjamin Bjarnason, 26, pleaded guilty in provincial court before Judge Jim Hunter to threatening a staff member at an employment placement office in Red Deer on Oct. 22. Defence counsel Norm Clair said Bjarnason is a ward of the public guardian and was previously diagnosed with mental health disorders including fetal alcohol syndrome, attention deficit and cognitive dysfunction. The public guardian is now working with the

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DREESHEN: Criminal Code amendment sought Gerard John Baumgarte, 57 at the time, of Red Deer, pleaded guilty to kidnapping, sexual assault and other charges. He was given a six-month sentence for personating a police officer. The sentence runs concurrently with his 18-year prison sentence for the other charges. Bill C-444 would amend the Criminal Code so that personating a peace officer or public officer to commit another offence is made an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes. Aggravating circumstances cause judges to impose longer sentences, up to the five-year maximum that is allowed. This evening, the bill will have its first hour of debate and will return to Parliament in a month for more debate and a vote before moved to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. In 2011, the bill received unanimous support at second reading and was about to be brought back for third reading when the election was called. Dreeshen expects third reading in about two months. Any amendments will be addressed before third reading, after which the Senate must

John Howard Society to find a placement where Bjarnason can get some help once he has been released, said Clair. Bjarnason remains in custody on other charges. He and three others, Devon Watson, 27, Chase Callihoo, 24, and Jamie Symes, 37, were arrested during a raid in December, in which Red Deer City RCMP allege they found and seized a variety of drugs, as well as weapons. Bjarnason was charged with four weapons and firearms-related offences, as well as breaching conditions of his probation. His bail hearing on those charges has been adjourned to Feb. 26.

Warrant issued for woman An arrest warrant has been issued for one of two people arrested in Olds last fall, accused of identity theft and other charges. Jessica Fedyk, 25, of Red Deer and Jeffrey Peter Webb, 27, of Blackfalds were arrested by Olds RCMP on Nov. 24 and were later released on conditions, including their attendance in court. Police alleged at the time that items found in the vehicle included stolen merchandise, registration cards and guests receipts from hotels in Olds and Red Deer and break-in instruments. Police also said that a search of their hotel room uncovered more guest registration cards, about 30 metres of copper wire and a small amount of drugs. Webb pleaded not guilty to the charges against him in Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 23 and is set to stand trial on Aug. 2. Fedyk did not show up at the court case management office as required on Tuesday to set a date to enter her plea and election, so a warrant was issued for her arrest.

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1991 — The Hudson’s Bay Company announces in Toronto that it is selling its fur business due to declining sales. The HBC was originally founded as a fur trading company in 1670. 1985 — The Canadian federal government states that metric measurement will

continue to be mandatory, but retailers will be able to use the imperial system at the same time. 1981 — A Canadian parliamentary committee accepts a proposed native rights amendments to the Constitution. 1923 — The Canadian National Railways Company takes over the Grand Trunk Railway, starting the amalgamation of other lines to create what is now CN Rail.

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HOROSCOPE Wednesday, Jan. 30 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Wilmer Valderrama, 33; Christian Bale, 39; Gene Hackman, 83 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The great benefactor of prosperity, Jupiter is finally ending its backward motion and it is gradually moving forward. Soon enough we will feel a greater impact from publicity, social media and publishing. The Sun, which rules our ego and identity, will be in a rather challenging ASTRO aspect to Saturn. Authority figures might act a bit erratic at this time. DOYNA HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, you will have a greater need to demystify your life and to submerge into the unknown. You will confidently sort out all the negatives and face your fears or whatever holds you back from progressing. Care and good organization will be on your mind throughout your entire next year. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Self-doubt and a lack of confidence can really put you down today in relations to certain finances. You had hoped for some returns or profits due to all your strenuous work, yet today you seem discouraged. It seems way too challenging and you feel like giving up. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You work hard for a more stable and solid future. Your romantic or business partners appear to be very challenging during this time. No matter how much effort you put into building this empire of your own, money is surely pouring in. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t change your life’s philosophy simply because you are not in your best elements today. You are in search for the right direction in your life. It is also possible that your stamina’s levels will be lower than usual. Don’t overexert yourself. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Children may demand your attention today or certain life pleasures will not be as gratifying for the time being. A chance that you got your sweetie’s trustworthy support in helping you deal with the ongoing responsibilities. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You and your significant other will not see eye to eye today. You are both struggling to balance out the atmosphere in your personal lives. Meet your parental obligations with your head up high and don’t let these duties get to you. Your vitality may suffer as a consequence. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is one of those days where you won’t take criticism too well. Even if you are the master of critique, you may encounter some nagging observations or annoyances from someone you interact with. Apparently today you cannot afford to make mistakes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might tend to think that your self-esteem has gone down and that you are not feeling yourself today. Little do you know that you have absolutely no excuse to enjoy this day filled with lots of cosmic supporters smiling directly at you, dear Libra. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Inhibition might block your self-expressiveness. Your self-worth might suffer now either due to a feeling of inferiority or because one of your superiors is testing you non-stop. Perhaps you are being tested to see if you can really achieve something. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Older people might come into the picture at this time. You might have to either assist them or they could prove to be a handful. If you have hid something from your past, now it might come back to preoccupy you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are certainly not feeling risky or adventurous regarding money matters. You might have experienced a loss or an expenditure you are not feeling too good about. Don’t let this affect your self-esteem. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are not feeling particularly ambitious to advance today. You feel that there are too many roadblocks on your path to success which seem challenging and hard to overcome. Higher ups may test your personal abilities and your strength of identity. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Disbelief in a higher power may be the main smudge of your day today. You would rather spend some quality time with yourself rather than let others drain your energies. There is only a certain amount of responsibility you can handle. Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist.

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Northern shrikes, like this one, are common migrants throughout Central Alberta. Shrikes have been left in mid-evolution as they do not have the talons or raptors, only a beak. After catching prey, shrikes have to impale it on barbs or spines to be able to eat it.

Financial decisions at root of couple’s problems Dear Annie: I’ve been with a Thrice Shy wonderful guy for five years. AfDear Thrice: You can’t treat ter two abusive marriages, I am Bud like a child, even if he makes finally being treated right. “Bud” poor financial decisions. He will and I have only two issues: money resent it and push back. and kids. Instead, approach all such matWe have broken up a few times ters jointly, being respectful of over our problems, but each other’s opinions, honestly, I can’t live even when you diswithout him. agree. Bud is 44 years old You also could offer and owns his own busito take over the hanness, but he does not dling of finances for save money. When I the household, keepmet him, he had nothing everyone within ing. Now he has $20,000 a reasonable budget. in a retirement account But you are wise not to and another $5,000 in commingle your money savings. He finally has if you don’t trust Bud’s his two kids pretty well ability to handle it. straightened out, alBefore marrying, MITCHELL though they will never consider financial & SUGAR be exactly normal. counseling together Bud still doesn’t through your bank or manage his money the National Foundawell. tion for Credit CounselHe needs so many things in his ing (nfcc.org). house, yet he went out and bought Dear Annie: My husband and I a truck he doesn’t need. He now have been married 27 years. We has six years of payments on it, each have grown children from his auto insurance went up, and previous marriages. if he ever needs new tires, we are My husband’s 42-year-old untalking thousands of dollars. married son lives out of state. I want him to sell it and get a “Mike” is self-supporting, but the reasonably priced truck. He says only time we hear from him is he will lose money on the sale, when he needs some extra money. which is true, but why sink even He lives alone except for his more into it? dogs. For the past three years, Both of my marriages involved Mike has spent Christmas with men who overspent on themselves, us, staying three or four days. We so I know I have a tendency to be are always happy to see him, even extra cautious. though we only have two bedHow can I convince Bud that he rooms and he brings the dogs — did the wrong thing by buying the even one who is incontinent. truck, but that he still has time to Last year, my daughter (who fix it? I won’t marry a man I can’t also lives out of state) visited with trust with my money. Not again. — her two children. We hadn’t seen

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her in two years. My husband also was scheduled for knee replacement surgery the following week. So when Mike asked to come with his dogs and a new puppy, we explained that it wasn’t a good time. We asked him to come in February or March, while his father recuperated — and hopefully, the puppy would be housebroken. We have not heard from him since, even though I have left numerous messages on his voicemail. What more can I do to mend this fragile relationship? — In the Middle Dear Middle: Not much. You have explained, and you have called. We trust you will keep all of the kids informed of Dad’s progress, including Mike. But it is up to him to make the next move. We suspect when he needs money, he will get in touch again. Dear Annie: Most women who responded to “Your Husband” do not understand men very well. Without sex, men feel incomplete. It’s part of how we feel loved. Women should realize how important sex is to a man simply by seeing that he is willing to risk everything — his wife, family and assets — to fill this void. — Feeling the Void in Indiana Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Iraq veteran who lost all limbs gets double-arm transplant BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The first U.S. soldier to survive after losing all four limbs in the Iraq war has received a double-arm transplant. Brendan Marrocco had the operation on Dec. 18 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, his father said Monday. The 26-year-old Marrocco was injured by a roadside bomb in 2009. Those new arms “already move a little,” Marrocco tweeted a month after the operation. He also received bone marrow from the same dead donor who supplied his new arms. That novel approach is aimed at helping his body accept the new limbs with minimal medication to prevent rejection. The military is sponsoring operations like these to help wounded troops. About 300 have lost arms or hands in the wars. “He was the first quad amputee to survive” from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and there have been four others since then, said Brendan Marrocco’s father, Alex Marrocco. “He was really excited to get new arms.” The Marroccos want to thank the donor’s family for “making a selfless de-

cision ... making a difference in Brendan’s life,” the father said. Surgeons plan to discuss the transplant at a news conference with the patient on Tuesday. Alex Marrocco said his son does not want to talk with reporters until the news conference, but the younger Marrocco has repeatedly mentioned the transplant on Twitter and posted photos. On Facebook, he describes himself as a “wounded warrior...very wounded.” “Ohh yeah today has been one month since my surgery and they already move a little,” Brendan Marrocco tweeted Jan. 18. Responding to a tweet from NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski, he wrote: “dude I can’t tell you how exciting this is for me. I feel like I finally get to start over.” Brendan Marrocco has been in public many times. During a July 4 visit last year to the Sept. 11 Memorial with other disabled soldiers, he said he had no regrets about his military service. “I wouldn’t change it in any way. ... I feel great. I’m still the same person,” he said. The 13-hour operation was led by Dr. W.P. Andrew Lee, plastic surgery

chief at Johns Hopkins, and is the seventh double-hand or double-arm transplant done in the United States. Lee led three of those earlier operations when he previously worked at the University of Pittsburgh, including the only above-elbow transplant that had been done at the time, in 2010. Marrocco’s “was the most complicated one” so far, Lee said in an interview Monday. It will take more than a year to know how fully Marrocco will be able to use the new arms, Lee said. “The maximum speed is an inch a month for nerve regeneration,” he explained. “We’re easily looking at a couple years” until the full extent of recovery is known. While at Pittsburgh, Lee pioneered the novel immune suppression approach used for Marrocco. The surgeon led hand transplant operations on five patients, giving them marrow from their donors in addition to the new limbs. All five recipients have done well and four have been able to take just one anti-rejection drug instead of combination treatments most transplant patients receive. Minimizing anti-rejection drugs is important because they have side effects and raise the risk of cancer over

the long term. Those risks have limited the willingness of surgeons and patients to do more hand, arm and even face transplants. Unlike a life-saving heart or liver transplant, limb transplants are aimed at improving quality of life, not extending it. Quality of life is a key concern for people missing arms and hands — prosthetics for those limbs are not as advanced as those for feet and legs. Lee has received funding for his work from AFIRM, the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine, a co-operative research network of top hospitals and universities around the country that the government formed about five years ago. With government money, he and several other plastic surgeons around the country are preparing to do more face transplants, possibly using the new minimal immune suppression approach. Marrocco expects to spend three to four months at Hopkins, then return to a military hospital to continue physical therapy, his father said. Before the operation, he had been living with his older brother in a handicapped-accessible home on New York’s Staten Island built with the help of several charities.

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Art to tug the heart strings BY ADVOCATE STAFF Some literary as well as visual art from the heart will be featured in Red Deer during the First Friday gallery openings for February. With Valentine’s Day in mind, authors Kimmy Beach, from Red Deer, and Fran Kimmel, from Lacombe, will read about love in its various guises from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday at the Kiwanis Gallery in the Red Deer Public Library. Refreshments will be served and visual art will also be shown from the library’s Borrowing Art lending program. Beach will read from her latest book of poetry inspired by superspy James Bond, The Last Temptation of Bond, which was published by the University of Alberta Press. Beach, who has been writer-in-residence for writers’ guilds in Alberta and Saskatchewan, will also read some selections from her four other books: Nice Day for Murder: Poems for Jimmy Cagney, Alarum Within: Theatre Poems, Fake Paul and In Cars. Kimmel, a CBC literary award finalist and Journey Prize nominee, will read excerpts from her debut novel, The Shore Girl, published by NeWest Press. It has a theme of dealing with the weight of family and the past. Some more Art from the Heart will be exhibited at The Hub on Ross. Ceramicist Judy Weismiller, who taught art at Alberta Hospital Ponoka (now the Centennial Centre), will be exhibiting works influenced by her move to Red Deer in 2010. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. From 7 p.m. at The Hub, Red Deer area saxophonist Claude Godin and singer/songwriter/guitarist Darren Johnson will pair up for a jazz and blues concert. Tickets are $15 ($30 per family) at the door — cash only. An exhibit of artworks from Red Deer College’s visual art instructors, and RDC’s own art collection is showing the RDC library’s The Panels gallery. Each of the 11 members of the RDC Visual Arts faculty and staff selected one piece of their own art to show and one piece from the college’s permanent collection that they feel relates to their own work. The relationship might be thematic, historical or personal. This Conversations with the Collection exhibit is on until Jan. 28. The opening reception will be held from 4

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Margaret Downing’s photograph of a deer in the headlights is one of many photographs currently on exhibit in the Marjorie Wood Gallery at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Our Surroundings is a group exhibition by the students of Arto Djerdjerian. All images are inspired by the group’s daily encounters with nature. These images highlight that we are never far from nature and that we interact with it on a daily basis even if we are unaware of it. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Also showing at Red Deer College is an exhibition of ceramics by Carlene Larue and Kt Furness in the PortHole Gallery, just outside the library’s front doors. Alberta will be celebrated through various works created by members of the Alberta Society of Artists at the

Oscar has Canadian roots STATUE BEING MANUFACTURED BY ONTARIO COMPANY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Every year at the Academy Awards, the big question is: Who does the Oscar go to? This year, there’s a new one to trip up trivia buffs: Where does the Oscar come from? For the first time in its venerable history, Hollywood’s most prestigious accolade is being manufactured under the watch of a Canadian company. St. Regis Crystal of Markham, Ont., purchased Oscar’s Chicago-based manufacturer R.S. Owens last December and with it, R.S. Owens’ 30-year tradition of making the internationally recognized gold-plated statues. Company decisions now come from southern Ontario, but the Oscars are still being made at the Chicago foundry, says St. Regis vice president Jeff Firkser. “We purchased the company for its talent and for the stature they have in Chicago,” Firkser says of R.S. Owens, which also makes trophies for the Emmy Awards and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Awards. “This particular award is a cast award and it’s not going to change. It’s going to always be done there.” That guarantee was key to sealing the new partnership, says the president of R.S. Owens, Scott Siegel. In recent years, Siegel notes his company lost several big contracts to cheaper manufacturers in China, among them the right to craft prestige prizes for the Academy of Country Music Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards and the Clio Awards, which is a top advertising prize. “Awards that we used to make are now made in China,” laments Siegel. He’s a former high school teacher who joined the family business just before R.S. Owens won the Oscar contract in 1982. “I can name quite a number of awards that have done that but thank goodness for the Oscars and the Emmys and a lot of corporate awards ... that are still interested in made-in-theU.S.A, made-in-North America.” As for Firkser, he says the deal gives St. Regis a whole new product line to offer Canadian clients since they otherwise have no facilities for metal manufacturing. His family-owned business made its name crafting accolades from glass, granite, marble and aluminum and also has facilities in Elliot Lake, Ont., and Indianapolis, Ind.

In Chicago, Siegel says it takes about one month to manufacture roughly 50 statues for Hollywood’s glitziest bash. And the trophies are readied a full year before they’re actually presented to the winners — the batch being handed out Feb. 24 rolled off the assembly line in January 2012 while a new batch slated for delivery this week won’t meet its owners until 2014. “That’s only because (the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) doesn’t want to run into the situation they ran into 12 years ago,” says Siegel, referring to the time a shipment of Oscars was stolen right before the ceremony. The statues were eventually recovered but not before R.S. Owens was sent scrambling to make replacements. Ever since that 2000 debacle, Siegel says they’ve been making Oscars a year in advance of each broadcast so the academy always has enough on hand. Aside from a new computer system, day-to-day operations have not changed since the Canuck takeover on Dec. 17, says Siegel, whose company began as Charles Siegel & Son in 1938, when it was founded by Siegel’s grandfather. He says 10 to 12 people were laid off because distribution duties were moved to St. Regis but adds that R.S. Owens is hiring in sales and manufacturing. Firkser says he had never seen an Oscar up close until taking over R.S. Owens. “The weight of it is quite surprising. It’s a lot heavier than it looks,” he says of the trophy. In fact, the Oscar weighs 3.8 kilograms and stands just more than 34 centimetres high. At its core is britannium, a pewterlike alloy that is poured by hand into a steel mould. The figure is ground, sanded and polished, and then plated several times: first with copper, then nickel, then silver and finally, heavy 24-karat gold. A lacquer is sprayed and then baked on. The base is brass which is spun and shaped on a lathe, polished and plated with a black nickel finish, and coated with a baked lacquer. Siegel says each Oscar is individually numbered but the winners’ names are not attached until they are announced in Los Angeles. Instead, the names of all nominees are engraved on plates that are affixed immediately after the bash.

Marjorie Wood Gallery at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Red Deer photographer Michele King has three prints in this exhibit. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Art of the Peace, a travelling exhibit of works by artists from Alberta’s Peace River Country is showing at the

Harris-Warke Gallery in Sunworks. The 20 pieces by 18 artists include sculptural works, photographs, paintings and prints. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Art From the Streets is featuring a group exhibit at 4935 51st St. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.

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Juno Awards launch new website, Juno TV TORONTO — The organization behind the Juno Awards has launched a new website that will create new content related to Canadian music yearround. Juno TV has launched with new content scheduled to appear on a weekly basis. The initiative was spearheaded by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, which puts on the Junos, with support from the Ontario Media Development Corporation. Among the four programs on Juno TV, Stranded finds artists including Carly Rae Jepsen and Dragonette talking about five things they can’t live without and Take Two features the likes of Jim Cuddy and Maestro Fresh Wes discussing their most memorable Juno moments.

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Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce to take Christopher Durang’s play to Broadway NEW YORK — Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce will reprise their onstage sibling rivalry when they take Christopher Durang’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to Broadway. Producers said Tuesday that the play, which takes characters and themes from Chekhov and sets them in present day Pennsylvania, will make the leap from Lincoln Center’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater to Broadway’s Golden Theatre for 17 weeks starting March 5.

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HANSON 1952 - 2013 Pamela Teresa Hanson of Red Deer passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the age of 60 years. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

HOGAN Donald Michael Oct. 11, 1947 - Jan. 26, 2013 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Don Hogan passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013. His lengthy battle with cancer ended peacefully. Don is survived by his children, Krista (Tyler) Seitz, Leah (Richard) Lyne, Dr. Chad H o g a n , a n d D r. M i c h a e l (Marie-Annik) Barrie; nine grandchildren; his ex-wife and long time friend Donna; and his siblings, Bill (Ria), Irene (Robert), Garry (Dona), Gordon, and Kathy. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB) on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Don’s honour may be made directly to the Agape Hospice, 1302 - 8 Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB T 2 N 1 B 8 Te l e p h o n e : (403) 282-6588. In living memory of Don Hogan, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6 Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

JOHNSON, (neé Simpson) 1955 - 2013 On Thursday, January 24, 2013, Phyllis Joy Johnson passed away at Bethany College Side, Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 57 years. She was born in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan on July 21, 1955 and was raised in Drumheller, Alberta. One of her biggest accomplishments was obtaining her diploma in nursing in 1991 and then working as a nurse in the Drumheller penitentiary before being diagnosed with MS in 1996. In the fall of 1997, Phyllis moved to Red Deer for better medical access. Phyllis will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 37 years; Neil Ernest Johnson, two children; Kena May (Scott) Wiseman of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Amanda Joy (Luis) C o n s t a n z a o f R e d D e e r, Alberta and her six grandchildren; Steven, William, Ashlyn, Ella, Jaxon, and sabel as well as by her brother Warren (Maureen) Simpson and their family. She is predeceased by her parents Phyllis Kena Simpson and Ernest John Simpson as well as siblings; Jon, William, Carol and James. In honor of Phyllis, a memorial service will be held at CrossRoads Church, S.W. corner of Hwy 2 and 3 2 n d S t r e e t , R e d D e e r, Alberta on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the MS Society of Canada, C e n t r a l A l b e r t a C h a p t e r, #105, 4807-50th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4A5. Phyllis’ family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the nurses and staff at Bethany College Side for the love and care provided over the past year. Cremation entrusted to PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM. Arrangements in care of Courtney-Winters Funeral Home, Drumheller, Alberta.

LANE Robert William “Bob” July 1957 - January 27, 2013 Robert “Bob” Lane passed away peacefully on Sunday January 27, 2013 at the Red Deer Hospice. He is remembered as always having a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He leaves behind his mother, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews as well as all his dear friends and the staff at the Buffalo. He was predeceased by his father William and brother Keith. The family would like to thank the Red Deer Hospice for their kindness during Bob’s stay with them. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Buffalo Hotel, 5031 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta, on Friday, February 1st at 1:00 pm.

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WOOD (Crebas) Mitchell 1981 - 2013 It is with immense sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Mitchell Adam Wood of Red Deer on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the age of 31 years. Mitch was born and raised in Red Deer and graduated from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in 1999. Mitch will always be lovingly remembered by his mother Yv o n n e C r e b a s , b r o t h e r M i c h a e l ( C r y s t a l ) Wo o d , sisters Danielle Hughes (Stephen) and Ashley Hughes (Chad), as well as his precious daughter Kiarra Lee Crebas and her mother Jessica Moreau. Also left with many memories of Mitch are numerous extended family and friends. Mitch was predeceased by his father Michael Hughes. In memory of Mitch, his life will be celebrated at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287- 67A Street (Taylor Drive), Red D e e r o n W e d n e s d a y, January 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to pay their respects to Mitch are invited to do so on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:45p.m. at Parkland Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions placed in trust to his daughter, Kiarra would be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

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O’SULLIVAN John Richard Feb. 15, 1940 - Jan. 27, 2013 With great sadness, the O’Sullivan family announces the passing of John R. after a courageous battle with cancer. John leaves to mourn his wife, Beverlee, daughter Lynda Mae, sons John Daniel and Noel Edward along with his beloved sister, Dr. Sarah A. Nixon of Jilin, China and his seven grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, February 1, 2013, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Pioneer Lodge (4324 46A Avenue, Red Deer). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society - 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 3S6. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to Rebekah Sealock EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

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FEHR Terry and Rob are excited to announce the birth of Makinley Renay Fehr born October 5, 2012, weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs.

Obituaries

MAH Moon Aug. 26, 1930 - Jan. 23, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Moon Mah, beloved mother, doting grandmother and all around good person. Moon passed away peacefully Wednesday January 23, 2013, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital at the age of 82. Moon was a loving and passionate woman whose greatest love in life was her family and the business she helped found 60 years ago. For the last 40 years, or as long as anybody can remember, Moon sat on her perch at the front of Wei’s Western Wear greeting customers and guarding the till. Moon was synonymous with the business she helped start with her husband Wei and when she was healthy; she was always at the store, every day, all day. Moon came to Canada in 1956, following Wei who arrived in 1951. Life was not easy in those days for an immigrant family in rural Alberta, especially ones who were trying to learn a new language and adopt a new culture. However, both Wei and Moon were determined to achieve the “Canadian Dream” where hard work, determination and sacrifice were sometimes rewarded. They started out with nothing but eventually built a stable business that spanned 11 Canadian Prime Ministers (from Louis St. Laurent to Stephen Harper) even enduring Kim Campbell’s brief administration. They built their business on the foundations of honesty, humility and hard work. Both Moon and Wei worked tirelessly and they were always happy to see their customers and were always ready to have a chat or ‘give a good deal’, as they knew a satisfied customer was the lifeline to a successful business. They also stressed the value of education although their own schooling was abbreviated and almost non-existent. They passed on this importance to their children and grandchildren and they were proud to see that the subsequent generations have fully embraced their philosophy. By all accounts, Moon leaves us with no regrets. Moon had a happy life full of love and laughter and she was always surrounded by a loving family and wonderful friends. To quote J.K. Rowling, “she did the best she could with what she had”. She started with humble beginnings and she leaves with a legacy and values that should endure for generations. Moon was pre-deceased by her husband Wei in 2001, and will be lovingly remembered by her sons and daughter-in laws; Stephen (Marilyn), Chung and Allen (Brenda) and her 4 grandchildren, Michael, Nathan, Tyler and Keira. She will also be mourned by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her husband’s brothers, sister and their families. The family is deeply grateful to the gentle and diligent care given to Moon from the nurses and staff of Unit 33 and the Intensive Care Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. We are especially thankful to Dr. Kym Jym, Dr. D. Simmonds, Dr. Curtis, Dr. J. Singh and Dr. Edward Lee for their personal care and compassion. The funeral and a celebration of Moon’s life will be on Saturday February 2, 2013, 1PM at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer; AB. Viewing will be on Friday Feb. 1, 2013 from 7PM - 9PM. For anyone who wishes to make a memorial donation, please forward to The Canadian Diabetes Association, #6, 5015 48 Street Red Deer, Alberta Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to Rebekah Sealock EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

Announcements Daily Classifieds 309-3300

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 Clerical

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Class Registrations

EXELTA Gymnastics Playschool Registration for 2013/14 opens January 30th at 5:30pm at Exelta in the Collicutt Centre. Classes available for ages 3 & 4. The only playschool in Red Deer to focus on physical and cognitive development! Call 403-342-4940 for more info!

Group Programs Men’s Anger Resolution Solutions (MARS) Program - for men who find it difficult to express anger & other emotions. Starts Feb 7, Thurs nights 10 wks $299 Ron Peterson Call 343-6869 to register. Course outlines at www.chandlerconsulting .net You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES: - all related payroll duties - GST returns and WCB reporting - monthly financial statements REQUIREMENTS: - high standard of confidentiality req’d - 5 or more yrs. working exp. - strong working knowledge of Simply Accounting - strong computer skills and very proficient with spreadsheets - extremely organized with attention to detail - able to work independently with minimum supervision - able to follow directions and meet deadlines Reply to Box 1029, c/o R. D. Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

Industries Johnston Ming Manning LLP has a full time Legal Assistant position available in our real estate department. This position requires someone who displays a team player outlook, effective communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a law firm, and a minimum of 3 - 5 years experience working as a Legal Assistant in residential real estate. We offer an excellent working environment, a great benefit package, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Please respond in confidence with a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources Seeking a mature Johnston Ming Manning motivated individual. LLP 3rd Floor, 4943 50th Must have experience with Street Red Deer, AB Accounting, Microsoft T4N 1Y1 Fax: Office and Accounts (403) 342-9173 Receivable. Email: hr@jmmlawrd.ca Knowledge of Service Writing would be an asset. We would like to thank all This person must be a applicants, however, only team player,punctual and those selected for an interable to multi-task. view will be contacted. Email resumes attn: annie.pitcher@lafarge-na.com

Coming Events

WANTED Admin Assistant

Medical

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for one year maternity leave coverage. Hours & Highland Green Value salary negotiable. Drug Mart 6315 Horn St. REQUIREMENTS: Outgoing personality, L E A R N b a s i c m a k e u p excellent telephone skills, skills for different looks. Office Administration Feb. 2 & 3. Starts at noon. Certificate or equivalent Anticoagulation Call Tina 340-9381 work experience, team Clinician 0.8 FTE Something for Everyone player, proven computer The Rocky Mountain organizational and data Everyday in Classifieds House Primary Care entry skills. Simply & Excel Network requires the skills an asset. Please services of a clinician to forward your resume to: manage the Rocky PCN Lost welcan@telusplanet.net by Anticoagulation Program. 01/31/13. Professional Requirements: LOST MY KEYS AT Registered Nurse or OXBOW DOG PARK Pharmacist sometime after 5:00 pm on Dental Current registration with Jan 23. Silver “Jazzercise” applicable professional heart key fob. college BUSY Dental Office Please call or text me Clear Criminal record requires Dental Hygienist 403-358-2399 or email me check for full time schedule. spyoe@yahoo.ca Thanks For further information Bus: 403-845-3200 please visit our website at LOST: Taken from a Fax: 403-845-4440 rockymedical.com/pcn. To homeless person in front of apply, please send a cover Berachahs a shopping cart letter and resume to full of personal belongings; Hair jsandstra@ black and blue hiking Stylists rockymedical.com or in backpack, 2 sleeping bags, person to Rocky PCN at pillow, brand new steel toed ACCEPTiNG application for 5127-49th Street, Rocky boots. If found please call stylist or chair rental. Apply Mountain House in the Samuel (403)346-8858 in person to Cindy at Nu lower level. Closing Date: or (403)347-1844 Art Salon & Spa located in Open until suitable and leave message. the Co-op mall , Innisfail candidate found. Only LOST: White Samsung cell or call 403-302-8813 candidates chosen for an phone on Saturday 19th. interview will be contacted. Please call 403-342-7208 OPHTHALMIC Janitorial TECHNICIAN/ ADMINISTRATIVE Found ASSISTANT req’d for Ophthalmology office. No previous FOUND Kenwood stereo experience req’d. as full remote contriol, corner of job training is provided. Oleander Dr & Taylor , Please fax resume to owner can phone 403-342-2024 or drop off 403-342-1317 to claim. CCCSI is hiring sanitation in person at #120, 5002-55 workers for the afternoon St. Red Deer. Only those Classifieds and evening shifts. Get considered will be contacted. Your place to SELL paid weekly, $14.22/hr. Your place to BUY Call 403-348-8440 or fax 403-348-8463 FOUND large box of kids Oilfield books, toys, and personalBuying or Selling ized bay pink soother in your home? d i t c h S E o f L a c o m b e Check out Homes for Sale 403-782-6050 in Classifieds MONEY found on Barrett Drive. To claim, give date lost, approx. Location and amount. Call 342-4225 after 5. A RED DEER BASED Pressure Testing Company req’s. Operators for testing BOP’s throughout AB. Personals Only those with Drilling rig exp. need apply. Fax Nelmar Cleaning Services ALCOHOLICS resume & driver’s abstract Ltd. is hiring workers for ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 evening shifts. No experito: 403-341-6213 or email mikeoapt@gmail.com ence is req’d. Will train. COCAINE ANONYMOUS Only those selected for $14/hr. to start. Duties and 403-304-1207 (Pager) interview will be contacted. responsibilities: Clean bathrooms, sweep, mop, DEX Production Testing wash and polish floor, pick req’s exp. day night up debris and empty supervisors & assistants. garbage containers from Competitive wage & parking lots. Call benefit pkg. Email 403-598-3350 or email resume to: office@ resume to: marthaavalos dexproduction.com or fax @yahoo.com 403-864-8284

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F/T Live-In Caregiver for elderly male. $1834 salary less room & board. Send resume to: brushells_888@yahoo.com Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Legal

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Legal Assistant

Duhamel Manning Feehan Warrender Glass LLP Requires the services of a Senior/Intermediate Corp/Comm Legal assistant. Cores and PPR accreditation will be an advantage. Please email resume to ssimmons@ altalaw.ca or fax to the attention of Office Manager on 403.343.0891.

800 TKS Lacombe, AB

Oilfield

INSTREAM INTEGRITY INC. is a pipeline integrity company specialising in underground pipeline inspection is currently looking for an indivdual to join our team. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record. Also must be willing to travel. Please submit resume with a drivers abstract to admin@ instreamintegrity.com. Start your career! See Help Wanted

Is looking to fill the following position:

FIELD SAFETY OFFICER

The successful applicant will have a NCSO designation and will have: * Actual hands on oilfield construction experience. * Good computer skills. * Extensive travel is required. * Excellent people skills. * H2S Alive and First Aid. * Certified D&A tester, an asset. * Drivers License, with clean Abstract. * Must relocate to Hinton. “NO SAFETY COPS WANTED” We want to build a safety culture, NOT enforce one. Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780- 865- 5829 Please quote job # 68318. on your resume. JAGARE ENERGY PRODUCTION TESTING now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. RSP’s and benefits pkg. incentives. Email resumes to: jagare2@gmail.com or mikeg@jagareenergy.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

Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd

is looking for journeyman picker operator.Top wages/ benefits. Safety tickets req’d. Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128 No phone calls.

Alstar is looking for a Safety Professional to help expand our safety program through projects and auditing. Minimum requirements include: * CRSP * 5 + years’ experience in Oil & Gas as a Safety Professional * Strong Safety program development - skills & experience * Excellent computer skills * Internal and external auditing experience * Strong interpersonal skills * Attention to detail; must be very organized * Requires little supervision; works well in a team environment Weekends Off RELOCATION TO HINTON MANDATORY H2S Alive, First Aid and an In-House Drug & Alcohol test are pre-requisites.

QUALIFIED DAY AND NIGHT SUPERVISORS

(Must be able to Provide own work truck)

FIELD OPERATORS Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Drivers License required!! Please contact Murray McGeachy or Jamie Rempel by Fax: (403) 340-0886 or email

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

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking a DRILLER.

mmcgeachy@ cathedralenergyservices.com jrempel@ cathedralenergyservices.com website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

Proflo Production Separators is currently seeking energetic, motivated PRODUCTION TESTERS with valid tickets, drivers license, alarm clock & a watch. Candidates must have their own cell phone, transportation and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. No lazy testers need apply. Send resume to: info@proflo.net or fax: 403-341-4588 References are a must.

Oilfield

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking an exp’d LEASE and FLOORHAND Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

Join Our Fast Growing Team!!

CLASS 3

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL

PLEASE QUOTE JOB # 68322 ON RESUME

RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN BENEFITS

WANTED

EXPERIENCED VAC/steamer Truck driver AND Swamper. Lacombe area, HOME EVERY NIGHT. Fax resume to 403-704-1442

Please submit email to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780- 865- 5829

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D

Rig work - Vacuum / Truck Operators Scheduled time off. Fax resume, & driver’s abstract, to (403)786-9915

Locally based, home every night!

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

Site Safety Services Inc.

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

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Apex Oilfield Services is looking for the right candidate to fill the position of Help Desk Advisor in our growing IT Department. This full time entry level position will be based out of our Red Deer County Head Office. Full details and application information can be found at: goo.gl/cJcsW No phone calls please. Busy Veterinarian Clinic looking for F/T Animal Health Technologist to cover 1 year maternity leave. Candidate must work well within a team, friendly, outgoing, and client orientated. Must be available some evenings and weekends. Please drop off resumes to #4, 420 Allan Street Red Deer or email to adesroches@ deerparkpet.ca

MAPLE Leaf Environmental & Safety Ltd. is a proactive, dynamic and progressive company. We are currently recruiting for the position of EMT’s, EMR’s, and Plant shutdown personnel for projects throughout Western Canada. Please fax or e-mail resume & qualifications to: Keith Anderson Fax: 403-637-2024 kanderson@ mapleleafsafety.com or email kevin at klilley@ mapleleafsafety.com OUR LandSolutions’ office in Bentley is accepting resumes for our Int. & Sr. Land Administrator positions. Candidates will have 5 - 10 years’ experience, full time position, Must have Surface Land education. Please submit resumes online at www.landsolutions.ca

WRITER/EDITOR

Currently accepting resumes for the following personnel. HSE Advisors Safety Supervisors Shutdown Personnel All applicants must have current safety tickets for position applied for. Email resume and safety tickets to: sitesafe@telusplanet.net or fax 403-887-8864

Source Media Group requires exp’d. writer /editors to work on Red Deer Living and Central Alberta Homes magazines. Apply via email with cover letter and resume to: jim.zang@ sourcemediagroup.ca

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Central Alberta Oilﬁeld Construction Company

CHINESE FOOD Restaurant requires DISHWASHER, & WAITER/WAITRESS Drop resume off in person to Red Star Restaurant 3731 50 Ave. Red Deer Phone 403-309-5566

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY:

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

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Sales & Distributors

LOCAL Oilfield Service Company is accepting resumes from established and reliable sales people. Must be honest, pnctual, reliable, work well on own. This position reports directly to the Presidentt. Please mail resume to :: LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, Box 12023 Sylvan Lake, Alberta, T4S 2K9. requires Experienced All resumes will be kept in P/T Servers. Please apply in person at striict confidence. 4950 47 Ave. SALES & SERVICE No phone calls please Hiring energetic sales person, CELEBRATIONS hard worker in a busy retail setting. Candidate HAPPEN EVERY DAY responsible for installing IN CLASSIFIEDS built-in vacuums, selling in store and repairs. Carpentry an asset. E-mail resume to ccvacuum@telus.net or by fax (403) 347-8393 The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

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1511018 Alberta Ltd. O/A Micabella Cosmetics req’s F/T Supervisor with 1-2 yrs. exp. for womens cosmetics and makeup in Red Deer Malls $17.50/hr. canadacarts@gmail.com Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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Trades

ABB has an immediate opening at one of our ALBERTA locations for an INSTRUMENTATION JOURNEYMEN Our ideal candidate must be a team player, committed to safety, and have experience in Oil & Gas plant construction. H2S Alive and CSTS safety tickets are mandatory. Please forward resumes & queries to 403-357-3736 or fax: 403-347-0422 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE?

Motivated? Goal Oriented? People Friendly? Driven? We have the position for you!

HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP Now requires an experienced

SALES CONSULTANT

AFTERNOON SHIFT

CNC Operators

DAYSHIFT & AFTERNOON SHIFT A leader in the automotive QC Person industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace for all Nexus Engineering is others to follow when it Currently looking for comes to inventory, C.N.C OPERATORS. customer service, community service and DUTIES INCLUDE, commitment to people. • Set up of Mazak C.N.C We have premium new l athe and running and preowned vehicles to production runs, min. 3 help suit any of our years experience. customer’s needs!

Also currently hiring We offer a good dayshift & afternoon shift compensation package QC PERSON with benefits along with • Must be able to read complete training. measuring devices Sales experience is not a and blueprints for must though preferred. inspection of machined Look at Heritage Chrysler parts. Jeep as the final step to becoming an industry We offer competitive leader in customer service, wages, benefits and job satisfaction and a RRSP plan. income. Please forward resumes to resume@ Check us out at nexusengineering.ca www.heritagechrysler.com Fax or email resumes to: Heritage Chrysler Jeep CLARK BUILDERS General Sales Manager Now Hiring Attention: RYAN BOWES CAREPENTERS & rbowes@ LABORERS heritagechrysler.com for work in Red Deer Fax 403-782-3360 Apply at: Email: We thank all those that careers@ apply, Only those selected clarkbuilders.com will be contacted for an Fax: 1-888-403-3051 interview. www.clarkbuilders.com

Trades

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Required

Apprentices will be considered. Experience with hydraulic and electrical would be considered anasset. The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills, both oral & written. The position requires a person who has a strong work ethic and be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced work environment. Willing to work away from home/travel. Wage will be negotiable depending on experience. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered will be contacted. Please forward resume via fax to 1-888-407-7309 or via email @ bruce@canadianpile.com

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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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www.workopolis.com Red Deer Advocate - Job Search

PET ADOPTION www.reddeerspca.com Many Pets to Choose From

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

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

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

www.lonsdalegreen.com Lonsdale Green Apartments

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CLUBS & GROUPS

REAL ESTATE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

RENTALS

in the Calgary area.

www.homefinders.ca Phone 403-340-3333

A minimum of 3 years sales experience within the drilling, completions, and/or oilfield construction is required, please do not apply without oilfield sales experience. The successful candidate will be a safety conscious, team player looking for a challenging career in an ever changing fast paced environment. Computer skills and a valid driver’s

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

license are also required.

VACATIONS

www.writers-ink.net Club for writers - meets weekly

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

COMPUTER REPAIR

WEB DESIGN

www.albertacomputerhygiene.com

affordablewebsitesolution.ca

AB, Computer Hygiene Ltd. 896-7523

Design/hosting/email $65/mo.

Raven offers competitive salaries along with health and dental plans. Please forward resumes with 19166TFD28

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

RAVEN OILFIELD RENTALS

Raven Oilfield Rentals is one of the largest independently owned rental companies servicing NE BC and the Alberta Peace since 1988 and is currently looking for a

salary expectations to doug@ ravenoilfiled.com

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BALLOON RIDES BUILDERS

Fax your resume to: 403-729-3236 Attn: Andy or Darry or email to bunwel@telusplanet.net

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ASSOCIATIONS 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

Pidherney’s is a progressive company that offers competitive wages, benefits and a pension plan.

3rd & 4th year apprentice or Journeyman

We require individuals for our New Blackfalds office who enjoy being busy and can adapt to a constantly changing environment. The following positions are available starting in February.

CIVIL EARTHWORKS SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR & ADVISOR

Duties include health & safety support and advisement, fielding of paperwork, safety statistics, maintenance of the company Safe Work Manual, field site audits, incident investigations and other duties as required. Previous health & safety experience in a civil construction industry preferred. Strong computer skills are a must. NCSO designation an asset.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Suitable candidates should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, strong computer and communication skills, must be proficient at multi-tasking. Human Resource education would be an asset, all applicants must have previous Human Resource experience.

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of a complete in house payroll for approx. 100-150 employees. The position requires that you have the Payroll Management Certification or equivalent or be working towards certification. Must have previous payroll experience combined with exceptional computer skills. Please e-mail resumes to:

hr@pidherneys.com or fax to 403-845-5370

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TO LIST YOUR WEBSITE CALL 403-309-3300

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 D3

EXPERIENCED repair person req’d for local truck company. Work involves all aspects of heavy truck and trailer repair and dismanteling. Must be physically fit. HD Mechanic or equivelant experience We offer competitive wages, benefits weekends off. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

First Choice Collision Seeking Journeyman or 2nd /3rd year apprentices. Positions for body, prep and refinishing technicians needed for our car and light truck division. Top wages, bonus programs and benefit package. Fax resumes to (403) 343-2160; e-mail choice2@telusplanet.net or drop off in person @ #5, 7493, 49th Avenue Crescent, Red Deer.

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Looking for 2nd, 3rd, 4th year apprentices and journeymen plumbers for full time work. Need to have experience with service and new home construction. Must have valid drivers license and be dependable. We offer competitve wages, benefit package and company vehicle. Please fax resume to 403-347-4539 or email to galaxyadmin@telus.net

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SECURITAS CANADA Hiring Immediate FT & Casual

EMR or EMT Security Personnel for Dispatching Position Securitas Canada is looking for qualified Security Staff for a Petro-Chemical plant outside of Red Deer. Minimum Qualification: * Alberta Security License *EMR- ACP certified *Class 4 license *Bondable *Good interpersonal skills *Good communication skills *Computer knowledge, previous emergency experience, previous security experience, client interaction experience an asset WHY SECURITAS: *Extended Health and welfare plan *Above average wages *Fully Paid uniform *All training time paid *Dedicated quality group. *Room to learn and grow. How to apply: Apply on line at: http://www.securitas. com/ca/enca/Career/ On this web site you can click on “On line Application” and submit it to the Edmonton Branch. Email: Dillicj@Novachem.com Fax: 403-314-8475 Integrity - Vigilance Helpfulness Start your career! See Help Wanted

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Truckers/

PARTS MANAGER Drivers & PARTS ASSOCIATE

Country Road RV in Sundre is currently seeking a Parts Manager & a Parts Associate for their growing dealership. • • • • •

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SKILLS: Self-Motivated Work well in a team environment Computer skills (preference to IDS or PBS) Customer Service Skills Career Oriented with a Positive Attitude WE OFFER: Excellent Wages (above average) Friendly, team oriented environment Training Benefit Package If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please fax your resume to 403-638-9007 attention Nick or Ella or e-mail ella@countryroadrv.ca

Printwest Saskatoon PrintWest Communications Ltd is one of Western Canada’s largest printing companies with branches in Saskatoon and Regina. If you have expertise with heatset or coldset web printing, we want to hear from you. Previous experience a must. M1000 and Goss Urbanite, all press positions available from man in charge to 2nd and 3rd pressman. Unionized with benefits Please respond with resume via email, fax or post.c.bristow@printwest .com Fax 306-653-3514 www.printwest.com 2310 Millar Avenue Saskatoon SK S7K-2C4

Western Masonry Structures

F/T bircklayers and f/t bricklayer helpers Must have own transportation. Please fax resume to 403-340-0762 or emai l resume to tom@westernmasonry.com

CLASS 1 drivers req’d to pull flat deck, exc. wages, safety bonuses, benefits. We run the 4 western provinces. Please contact 1-877-787-2501 for more info or fax resume and abstract to 403-784-2330

DRIVER req’d. for city & rural deliveries, must be able to work alone and with others. Duties incl. driving, shipping/receiving and customer service. Class 3 with air ticket and abstract is req’d. Drop resume off at Weldco #11, 7491 49th Ave. or fax to 403-346-1065. No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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EXPERIENCED

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

Professional Truck Driver

www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Employment for certified Class 1 Drivers with a minimum of two (2) years exp. ADS Drivers are req’d to safely operate company equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within central l Alberta. ADS Drivers are req’d to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving practices. This position req’s a valid Class 1 License, with previous off road forklift exp. a definite asset. We offer quarterly cash safety bonuses as well as a comprehensive medical plan. Benefits include: *Company provided Group Canadian Benefits *Voluntary dental *Life insurance *Short-term and long-term disability * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) *Paid Vacation *Safety Bonus All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and MVR check. Interested Applicants may submit a resume, along with a recent drivers abstract to: Advanced Drainage Systems Canada Inc. 4316-39139 Hwy 2A Blindman Ind. Park Red Deer County, AB. T4S-2A8 Attn: Ken McCutcheon Fax: (403) 346-5806 E-mail ken.mccutcheon @ads-pipe.com Position closing date: Feb. 4th 2013

LOCAL ACID Transport company looking for exp’d’ F/T Class 1 truck driver & pressure truck operator. Top wages and exc. benefit pkg. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-346-3766 NEED experienced Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

Business Opportunities

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VOORTMAN COOKIES has a distributorship available in Red Deer and surrounding area. This is an established and protected territory. Grocery/DSD experience is a plus. Delivery vehicle and investment isrequired. Please submit resume to mycareer@voortman.com

880

Misc. Help

ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training

• GED classes evening and days

• Women in the Trades • Gov’t of Alberta Funding

DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

Pidherney’s is growing and requires

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 DRIVERS to join our busy team.

Top wages based on experience. Benefit package. Assigned units - Scheduled days off. Valid safety tickets an asset. Fax resume to Human Resources at 403-845-5370 or email:

hr@pidherneys.com

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

ADULT Carriers Needed For Early morning delivery of the Red Deer Advocate 6 days/wk in GLENDALE area. ALSO 4 days a week Flyers & Sun. Life in ORIOLE PARK Oak St. & Olympic Crsc JOHNSTONE CROSSING Jennings & Joa Also Jack & Jenner Crsc

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in Lancaster Area West half of Lampard Crsc. & Leung Close $85/mo. Michener East of 40th North of Ross St. Michener Green Cresc. area. $268/mo. Good for adult with small car. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

Construction

1085

LOOKING FOR A FURNACE REPLACEMENT OR INFORMATION ON A MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM? We handle all aspects of your residential ventilation requirements. Tropical Heating and Cooling 403-506-4418

Contractors

1100

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

COUNTERTOPS

Wes Wiebe 403-302-1648 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 KEN’S WAY is now taking complete bsmt. & reno jobs. For FREE estimate call Ken 403-318-7530 LAMINATE floors, bsmts. and reno’s 403-896-3904 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia preferring non- combustible fibre cement, canexel & smart board, Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Escorts

1165

Massage Therapy

1280

Misc. Services

1290

EDEN

* NEW * Executive Touch. Relaxation massage for 587-877-7399 10am-midnight men. 5003A - Ross St. EROTICAS PLAYMATES Mon - Fri 9 am -6 pm & Girls of all ages 598-3049 Sat. 10am - 3 pm 348-5650 www.eroticasplaymates.net HOT STONE, Body HOT BLONDE Balancing. 403-352-8269 403-848-2300 LINDA’S CHINESE MASSAGE LEXUS 392-0891 *BUSTY* Grand Opening. Insurance receipts. Home service. INDEPENDENT w/own car Daily 9 am-9 pm. #3 4820-47 Ave. 403-986-1550 Handyman MASSAGE ABOVE ALL Services WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 BUSY B’S HANDYMAN NEW HOURS Asian ReSERVICES LTD. laxation Massage Open 6 Res/Comm.Reno’s, repair days a week starting from and more. Give us a buzz 9 am. 587-377-1298 @ 403-598-3857 Free quotes. WCB, insured.

1200

TIRED of waiting? Call Renovation Rick, Jack of all trades. Handier than 9 men. 587-876-4396 or 587-272-1999

Health Care

1210

EFFORTLESS WEIGHT LOSS 3 day samples, 403-783-1885 wethree18@hotmail.com FOOT CARE Handled With Care Licensed, mobile foot care. Call 403-350-7595

Massage Therapy

1280

Gentle Touch Massage

4919 50 St. New staff. Daily Specials. New rear entry, lots of parking. 403-341-4445

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 JUNK REMOVAL, Yard/ Garden Serv. 588-2564

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life in DEER PARK * Dempsey St. area $61.00/mo. * Dempsey St. Dumas Crsc. & Duffy Close area $94.00/mo. * Dunham Crsc Dandell Close area $141/mo. * Donnelly Crsc. Densmore & Denmark area $170.00/mo. * Doran Crsc. Dunn Close $68/mo. * Dixon Crsc. area $121/mo. * 2 blks of Duston St. & Dale Close $90/mo. * Dowler St. Detlor Close & Dillion Close $134/mo. * Dawson St. & 1 blk of Davison Dr. $82/mo. Doran Crsc. Doan Ave area $72/mo. ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 info

880

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

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

Isbister Close Issard Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive Lindsay Ave. Lagrange Crsc SUNNYBROOK AREA Scott St./Somerset Close. Sunnyside Crsc.

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

Painters/ Decorators

1310

880

Misc. Help

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED for 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!!

Please contact QUITCY

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help for weekend grave shift. Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

920

Career Planning

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

FREE

for all Albertans

VANIER AREA

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

**********************

GRANDVIEW MORRISROE MOUNTVIEW WEST LAKE WEST PARK

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 314-4300

Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED for early morning delivery of Red Deer Advocate 6 days per week in EASTVIEW 100 ADVOCATE $525/MO. $6300/YR 2 HRS./DAY GRANDVIEW 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr. 1-1/2 hrs. per day WESTLAKE 75 Advocate $393/month $4716/yr. 1-1/2 hrs. /day Call Karen for more info 403-314-4317

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Red Deer Advocate by 6:30 a.m. Mon. through Fri. & 8:00. .am. on Saturday in DEER PARK Dempsey St. area 79 papers $423/mo. ALSO Davison Dr. area 101 papers $541/mo. 77 PAPERS $412/MO.

classiﬁeds@reddeeradvocate.com

1010

880

Misc. Help

Viscount Dr./ Voisin Crsc

stuff

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info

CLASSIFICATIONS

Customer Service Sales / Reception / Office duties / Shipping Receiving .Mon Fri 8:00-4:00. Must be able to lift/move boxes of clothing in addition to other duties. $14.00 - up... depending on abilities. Please apply IN PERSON to Grand Central Stitchin’ Inc. @ #7 7439 49 Ave. Cr. Red Deer

Huntwood Custom Cabinets

is currently seeking the following positions, to start immediately:

Cabinet Installers

Min. 2 yrs experienced installer contractors for the Red Deer Location. Supply your own liability insurance, tools, and reliable vehicle.

Field Service Technician

At least 2 yrs. qualified experience including cabinet repair, finished carpentry and working with various finishes. Huntwood offers excellent compensation, great benefit program and signing and performance bonuses. Please drop resumes Attn: Debbie to Huntwood Showroom, Bay 4, 6782 50th Ave Red Deer, T4N 4E1. or email: dhenderson@ huntwood.com

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

1500-1990

Auctions

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more info TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Ellis Bird Farm is looking for a Tea House operator (May to September). For more information contact mpearman@ellisbirdfarm. ca. Guidelines at www. ellisbirdfarm.ca

Misc. Help

1530

Bud Haynes & Co. Auctioneers

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

at 403-314-4316 or email qmacaulay@ reddeeradvocate.com Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

BLACK MEMORY foam floor lounger, w/massage, as new 54” L, 5 position adjustable back, portable, $50, 403-347-5846 COMPACT sewing table on wheels, opens to size 60x32x35 h, folds downs to 13” w, storage in cenre, $50; 403-347-5846 DRESSER w/mirror and night table $80; end table w/pull out drawer and bottom shelf 26”x22”c21”h $70; 9 shelf unit w/closed center pull down door $50 403-314-2026 NEW kerosene heater $150 403-346-7375 S A F E S T E P WA L K I N TUB, new $17,000 asking $6900, 403-346-4926

Musical Instruments

1770

AMP & Stratacaster Guitar; $150.; Mixer $50. 403-358-7678 LARGE AMP, many features. $200. 403-358-7678 P.A. SYSTEM, 250 Watts with stand. $200. 403-358-7678

Pets & Supplies

1810

FRIENDLY and affectionate baby bunnies, FREE. 403-782-3130

1840

Dogs

1 M C AVA C H O N , 2 N D SHOTS, 347-6530 JAPANESE chin puppies, $500, 403-597-3956 or text P.B. PIT BULLS. 1st shots, vet checked. Ready to go Jan. 28. Call 403-845-0249

Sporting Goods

1860

AB TWISTER CHAIR. BRAND NEW, NEVER USED. $150 403-597-4940 / 887-7308 Vibration Technology Machine VT15. $600. 1 yr old. 403-597-4940 / 887-7308

Collectors' Items

1870

1580

Clothing

1590

APROX 20 PAIRS OF LADIES SIZE 16 NAME BRAND JEANS & DRESS PANTS. $5/ea. 403-346-0093 LADIES” winter coat, size M, chocolate brown suede, w/hood, like new, $25, 403-314-9603

EquipmentHeavy

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

Firewood

Travel Packages

1900

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

1630 1660

AFFORDABLE

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

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

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

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

Pasture/Land Wanted

2180

1710

WANTED Household - PASTURE LAND TO Appliances RENT OR LEASE. Required for 2 Load Pastures APPLS. reconditioned lrg. to 1000 Head Pastures. Area: selection, $150 + up, 6 mo. Alberta & Saskatchewan. warr. Riverside Appliances Term: May to September, 403-342-1042 2013. Please contact Ed 403-546-2278 Ext 3. KENMORE HD dual action top load washer; Kenmore HD dryer,white, good shape $125/pair 403-347-2374

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Household Furnishings

1720

ANTIQUE Tynan chesterfield chair $150 403-346-7375

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

1760

Misc. for Sale

16-1988 Calgary Olympic glasses $25; 4 wine and 4 cocktail glasses $15; wine Children's decanter and 6 liquor Items glasses $20; Royal Albert cream, sugar, and tray C H I L D R E N S ’ w i n t e r Kentish Rockery $50; 4 pc. shoes, new, Columbia, dessert goblets pedestal s i z e 1 3 , $ 2 5 ; style $20; oval bowl (Moth403-314-9603 er of Pearl) 10”x 6 1/2”x4” deep $45 403-314-2026

LANCASTER AREA

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300 Accounting

Misc. Help

may be avail.

Please call Joanne at 403-314-4308

860

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Truckers/ Drivers

COCKTAIL table w/center cubical and door that opens down 58”x22” x 15”h $175 403-314-2026

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

1760

10-12 HOUSE plants $10-$40, 403-342-4572 PICTURE frames, various sizes, some new, $20; 403--314-9603

rentals CLASSIFICATIONS FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Acreages/ Farms

3010

EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW ON ACREAGE IN RED DEER. 4 bdrms, 2 bath, rent $2000 + DD avail. Mar. 1, 403-346-5885 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

880

A COUPLE OF PAINTERS

Call for all your painting requirements. 15 yrs. exp. Kory at 403-347-9068 PAINTING BY DAVE Interior, Exterior, New Construction. Comm/Indust. 2 Journeyman w/over 50 yrs exp. %15 discount for seniors. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. 403-307-4798

Seniors’ Services

1372

ATT’N: SENIORS Are you looking for help on small jobs, around the house such as roof snow removal, bathroom fixtures, painting or flooring 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

is expanding its facility to double production. We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

- Batch Plant Operator - Carpenters/Woodworkers - General Labourers

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

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at www.eaglebuilders.ca. Applicants are able to apply online or fax resumes to Human Resources 403885-5516 or e-mail: k.kooiker@eaglebuilders.ca.

279425A2-31

850

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

FAST TRACK PHOTOS Call 403-309-3300 to get your vehicle pictured here

DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1998 QX4 INFINITI V6, 4x4, good motor & transmission. No rust, regular maintanance, good tires. $4950. 403-588-6230

2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON FWD,106300 kms, $6888 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2007 FORD F-150 XTR, 4X4 107,115 kms, $16,888 403- 348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 SUZUKI SX4 FWD, 89106 kms, $7888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 GMC 3500 HD 4x4 Duramax Dually, leather nav dvd 54,000 km $49,888 Sport & Import 348-8788

DO YOU HAVE

2006 Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 22” Foose Rims one owner $24,888 Sport & Import 348- 8788

2007 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 4X4, $18,888 7620- 50 AVE, Sport & Import

2008 TOYOTA YARIS FWD, 62709 kms,

2010 GMC 3500 HD 4X4, sunroof, htd. lthr., long box, 118393 kms, $34,888, 348-8788, Sport & Import

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

2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 4x4 Duramax $27,888 Sport & Import 348-8788

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

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A TENT TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 DODGE Dakota Sport 4X4, V-8, $8888 403-348- 8788 Sport & Import

$10,888

403-348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 MAZDA 3 Sport. Clean, 203,000 km. $7800. 403-341-0744

2006 GMC C4500 dura-max diesel, auto., 81,974 miles, deck with hitch $49888, 348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 JEEP Grand Cherokee AWD $15888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A DIRT BIKE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2010 Mazda 3 GT leather roof 6 speed 33,988 km $16,888, 403-348 8788

2000 TOYOTA 4Runner 197,000 kms., $7300. obo 403-597-5972

2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GLS diesel, $9888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 Honda Civic LX Sedan 120,000 km $10,888 Sport & Import 348-8788

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2009 FORD F-350 King Ranch htd. lthr., sunroof, nav., $33888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 TOYOTA Sienna CE 7pass., rear air, $16888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2005 AVALANCHE 1500, loaded, Viper command start, 161,000 kms., exc. cond. Must See. $17,900. 403-342-4909

2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.0T FWD, 4 cyl. turbo, $10,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2008 HONDA RIDGELINE RT 4X4, $19888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2009 HERITAGE Soft Tail Classic, low mileage. 15,000 kms. Must Sell! $16,000. 403-877-1170

WINTER SPECIAL

2011 CADILLAC CTS 4 AWDCoupe nav full load, 1 owner 53,000 km $39,888 Sport & Import 348-8788

2001 DODGE Ram 1500. Q/cab. loaded SOLD!!!

2005 CHRYSLER 300 lthr, 64,690 kms, $12,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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

2008 HYUNDAI Elantra SE FWD, $10888, 7620-50 Ave, Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2011 CHEV CAMARO 2SS/RS, LS3, 6 speed, 2104 kms $36,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2002 FORD Explorer 7 pass. Eddie Bauer edit. fully loaded, exc. shape, $6800 obo 403-340-2042

2005 COLORADO ext cab LS, tmech. in great shape, tuned up, 168,000 kms. $7500, 403-347-6889 lve msg

DO YOU HAVE A MOTORHOME TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 JEEP Grand Cherokee 4X4 turbo diesel, 30804 kms, $31888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT Power Wagon 4X4,hemi, winch, $26888 348-8788 Sport & Import

DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A SEADOO TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A JEEP TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2007 FORD Crown Victoria LX 77584 kms, $10,888 348-8788 Sport &Import

2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER S $16888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2010 FORD F-150 XLT 4X4, $20,888, 403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT 4X4, sunroof, htd. lthr., 61,557 kms $33,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

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19,990

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37,990

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15,990

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 D5

3020

3060

Suites

Condos/ Townhouses

An ideal home for APT IN ADULT ONLY families in Rosedale BLDG ON 58 AVE 3 bdrms, 2 bath, finished bsmt, 7 appl, Fenced Yard & Deck. No smoking. NO PETS. $1400 & UTIL, SD $1400. Avail. FEB 1st! Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Lucie 403-396-9554 www.hpman.ca

BLACKFALDS

Avail now, 2 bdrm, 1 bath house, 2 appl, large yard, $1,100 + util, $1,050 SD, N/S, small dog ok fee, PM 562 ~ 5207 Wilson St ~ Sim Mgmt & Realty 403-340-0065 ext 412 ~ www.simproperties.ca

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

ALIX: 2 bdrm. 1 bath, 5 appls, shows like new. $950 + utils. Avail. now. 403-341-9974

KITSON CLOSE

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

Kyte/Kelloway Cres.

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

Townhouse on quiet Chalmers Close

Clean & well kept 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, unfinished bsmt, 5 appls. Fenced yard, NO PETS, Available NOW! $1350 & UTIL., SD $1350. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Lucie 403-396-9554 www.hpman.ca

Manufactured Homes

3040

Newly Reno’d Mobile FREE Shaw Cable + more $899/month Sharon 403-340-0225

3060

Bright & Quiet 2 bdrms, 1 bath, balcony. Coin-op laundry. Parking, No pets. $995 & elect; SD $995; Available NOW. Hearthstone 403-314-0099 Nicole 403-318-4225 www.hpman.ca LARGE, 1, 2 & 3 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

QUIET LOCATION 1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg. Heat/water/parking incl. Call 403-342-2899

Wanted Tenant

Acreages

3090 3190

Lot

Manufactured Homes

4090

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 403-340-0225

2004 MAZDA 3 Sport. Clean, 203,000 km. $7800. 403-341-0744

5040

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homes

4100 4160

FULLY SERVICED res & duplex lots in Lacombe. Builders terms or owner will J.V. with investors or subtrades who wish to become home builders. Great returns. Call 403-588-8820 SYLVAN LAKE - Pie lot, Well priced. Good location. 403-896-3553

4000-4190

Houses For Sale

Income Property

Lots For Sale

CLASSIFICATIONS

4020

2006 Escalade ESV Platinum Edition 22” Foose Rims one owner $24,888 Sport & Import 348- 8788

MUST SELL By Owner $7,000. Sharon 403-340-0225

BRAND NEW SECONDARY SUITE HOME. 403-588-2550

1998 QX4 INFINITI,V6, 4x4, good motor & transmission. No rust, regular maintanance, good tires. $4950. 403-588-6230

Trucks

5050

2010 FORD F-150 XLT 4X4, $20,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

COZY BUNGALOW

in Oriole Park, Red Deer. 3 bdrm. up, 1 dwn. Open concept, hardwood. Dbl. det. garage, 2.5 bath. Asking $303,000. 403-341-5415

FINANCIAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 4400-4430

Money To Loan

4430

MORTGAGES AVAIL.on all types of real estate including raw land and acreages. Bruised credit and self employed welcome. Fast approvals Ron Lewis 403-819-2436

3040

2007 FORD F-150 XTR, 4X4, 107115 kms, $18888 348-8788 Sport & Import

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Cars

5030

20,000with Intro

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Renter’s Special

Cars

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5030

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/month

Mauricia (403) 340-0225

5070

2010 Mazda 3 GT leather roof 6 speed 33,988 km $16,888, 403-348 8788 2000 NEON LX, auto., 4 dr low kms., Red. 352-6995

279426C30

950

2005 COLORADO ext cab LS red, trailer hitch & sprayed in boxliner, mech. in great shape, tuned up, 168,000 kms. $7500, 403-347-6889 lve msg 1992 DODGE crew cab V8, clean, great cond. 318-3040

Vans Buses

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NEW YORK — The Boy Scouts of America’s proposed move away from its no-gays membership policy has outraged some longtime admirers, gratified many critics and raised intriguing questions about the iconic organization’s future. Will the Scouts now be split between troops with gay-friendly policies and those that keep the ban? What will a National Jamboree be like if it brings together these disparate groups with conflicting ideologies? A top official of the Southern Baptist Convention, whose conservative churches sponsor hundreds of Scout units that embrace the ban, was among those alarmed that the BSA is proposing to allow sponsoring organizations to decide for themselves whether to admit gays as

scouts and adult leaders. “We understand that we are now a minority, that it is not popular to have biblical values, not popular to take stands that seem intolerant,” said Frank Page, president of the SBC’s executive committee. “This is going to lead to a disintegration of faith-based values.” Page had been scheduled to speak in July at the Scouts’ National Jamboree, and he’s now apprehensive there could be conflict as troops with differing policies converge. Asked if he might decide not to speak, Page said he would pray about it. Of the more than 110,000 scouting units across the U.S., nearly 70 per cent are chartered by religious organizations. Some were pleased by the proposed change, others were troubled. Triggering the angst was the Boy Scouts’ an-

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